My choice of programs has the advantage that they are compatible with each other. Ill try to make this in a list format because hopefully that will be the best way to make it clear. It came without any drivers, and at least for windows 10 and linux ubuntu, mint you dont need any. Jan 31, 2018 install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. For this, ive been using the free chirp software and a selection of programming cables.
To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and programming software correctly, follow the instructions below. Step 3 i took the general class and got my fcc element 3 amateur radio license. How to fix the comm error in the programming software, on a baofeng, wouxun or other chinese af5dn duration. It offers an easy to use interface compatible with windows, mac, and linux pcs. Even if a radio has the same basic appearance and model number, theres a good chance that the image files are not compatible. Chirp is a free tool for programming the channels on your amateur radio. Download from the radio to chirp open chirp and select radio download from radio. Use the kguv2d software that is way at the top of the page. Choose the com port number for the usb cable, then the vendor and the radios model from the drop down list in the popup box. Can anyone give me a definition for the ctonefreq column i see in the csv file i exported from the image i downloaded from the radio. A chirp is a signal in which the frequency increases upchirp or decreases downchirp with time. Cross mode this field controls the squelch behavior of the channel when the tone mode is set to cross. Use your programming cable with chirp software from com. How to program a baofeng uv5r w chirp software or keypad.
What separates us from other distributors is our comprehensive aftersales technical support. Xp users may need to follow the instructions here if you have trouble starting chirp. Programming the radio programming the radio involves connecting the cable, downloading the data in the radio and then uploading your new data to the radio. Nov 18, 2017 how to programme rt27 in software retevis rt27 is one kind of licensefree business analog radio. I was wondering if anybody has had any luck using robot36 with the uv5r. If a new com port number was assigned to the cable and it is still not recognized by your programming software, skip to step 6. Start chirp and click the radio menu and choose download from radio. Select radio menu and then download from radio which presents you with a dialog box to set com port and radio model. Creating an initial chirp image chirp supports over 260 makes and models of radio. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. Chirp radio charts top 50 for the week of 12112012. You must first create an initial template for your specific model. Chirp leadership chirp staff shawn campbell founder and general manager. Chirp to program your baofeng or similar knockoff handheld.
How to program your chinese ht radio with chirp software. Ham radio setups made easy kindle edition by schell, brian. Chartplotter and nmea 0183 vhf radio functionality. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one. How to program the baofeng bf888s radio the best ham. What to do if the radio programming software does not detect. Our technical representatives have extensive knowledge regarding the setup and installation of products and they will explain the process in a manner that is clear and. I am thinking that rtonefreq is the receive ctss tone frequency is ctonefreq the transmit tone.
Mar 06, 2020 i use the wouxon software and it is easy to miss a step. Start out by downloading and installing chirp software. This article is for blind and visionimpaired amateur radio operators interested in using chirp to edit channel information stored in vhfuhf radios. The baofeng bf888s is a very cool and inexpensive little radio that a lot of people purchase before realizing that there is no way to program the baofeng bf888s radio with just the radio, you have to purchase a programming cable, download the software, and learn what you are doing first. Modifying a baofeng 888s for allstar, an illustrated guide. Programming your baofeng radio with chirp and solving the. For easier initial frequency programming, copy and paste, and importing frequency files from previous radios you may want to consider using the chirp programming software found. If you cannot do this with the chirp software then you can do this by setting the radio to channel 10 and then turning it off and then turning it on again while holding down both the transmit and the upper red side button at the. There are several warnings when go to use this software with this radio. Chirp tone programming examples the screen shot of chirp below contains examples of various ctcss and dcs modes. You might for example just program the radio using the keys if you need to enter just a few memories or you are out in the field with no access to programming software or cables. If the third decimal place is not 0 or 5 the radio will round down to the nearest step. This next step is timing critical as both the radio and chirp will timeout if made to wait too long for the peer systems.
Chirp is distributed as a series of automaticallygenerated builds. Thus, chirp is versioned by the date on which it was created, which makes it easy to determine if you have an older build. You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software. Chirp voor baofeng uv5r op linux of windows 10 one guy. How to programme rt27 in software retevis rt27 is one kind of licensefree business analog radio. Reading a radio plug your programming cable into a spare usb socket on your computer, connect it to the radio and run chirp. Step by step on using chirp to program your baofeng or.
It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. I have two of these units, one with current firmware and one with older bfb297 firmware. Chirp radio is chicagos premiere source for great independent, local, and all around good music, curated by hosts who are passionate and knowledgeable music fans. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software this entry was posted on november 11, 20 by rick. Im trying to program my uv82 with chirp, and it seems to be. Step by step on using chirp to program your baofeng or similar knockoff handheld. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp. There are series of steps that must be followed in order for yaesu radios to be.
Programming your baofeng gt3 with the cable on windows 10. The baofeng bf888s programming software free download can be found on the chirp website. With version 4 he is fast enough to fulfill all tasks. Typically, the usbserial cable appears as the highest com port in the dropdown list. If youre an artist or label who would like to submit music to chirp radio for possible airplay, you can contact our music department using the contact form to the right or send it by mail to the address below. Select the correct vendor and if necessary the appropriate model. Chirp starten via het softwaremenu in chirp, selecteer het menu radio. I am a big friend of the small raspberry pi which and use this gladly for amateur radio. It is commonly used in sonar, radar, and laser, but has other applications, such as in spreadspectrum communications. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio. They have different names than the radio menu items. Any time we make a change to chirp, a build is created for it the next day.
Sorry im being so vague, but all i really know is that id like to use my radio with software programs to have fun. After importing the file, or after you have manually entered the information you want, choose radioupload to radio. Select the appropriate serial port, vendor and model. The next step is to plug in the radio, turn it on, and launch the. How to program the baofeng bf888s radio the best ham radio. Open up chirp, then plug in your cable, and with the radio off plug it into your radio, and then turn the radio on. Click to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. Step by step programing guide setup baofeng as scanner. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. A step that did not make sense to me when i began using these programs was the need to download from the radio first. Programming the very affordable baofeng uv5r also available as. The chirp software downloads the radio memory and when changes are made they are immediately uploaded to the radio. What to do if the radio programming software does not.
Apr 11, 2019 ok, so now you have chirp installed, and the correct version of prolific, its time to load up your radio with frequencies. Note the new com port number assigned to the usb programming cable and go back to step 3. Live mode radio users will have their changes immediately take effect in the radio and do not need to proceed to step 3. The frequency must be divisible by the step size and you must have menu 1 step set to the correct value. On the chirp software, select radio download from the radio.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading programming amateur radios with chirp. Im trying to program my uv82 with chirp, and it seems to be fighting back every step of the way. With the app, you can tune in to the station and do so much more. Open the chirp software on your computer, then plug your baofeng with the usb cable and connect the cable to the computer usb port. Im trying to program my uv82 with chirp, and it seems to. Open the chirp software, click on radio then choose download from radio. Your radio should be connected to the computer and chirp should now be able to communicate with it. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. The table below the screen shot contains descriptions of the tone mode and cross mode column settings for each memory channel location in the screen shot. Because baofeng keeps changing the memory layout of these radios, each firmware version now has to be treated as if it were a different radio. I could not get the baofeng software to work and ran into some issues with the usb cable driver and software access, so after finally.
Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. I use the wouxon software and it is easy to miss a step. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. We will walk you through process of setting up your product step by step. This makes adding multiple repeater memories and naming them much easier and leaves the vfo mode free for normal simplex working. The baofeng uv5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. Please be detailed and follow the instructions in how to report issues. Be sure you have saved your file the chirp program is still running. The radio is already switched on and connected to the computer. When using a radio of this type you should see a display indicating that a data transfer is taking place. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Tune step the tuning step used to channelize the receive frequency. Deze gratis en opensource radio programmeertool in combinatie met een.
Openrun chirp, connect your baofeng and plug it into an usb port on your computer. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one guy, one. Baofeng gt3 radio successfully programmed with chirp software. Choose the com port number for the usb cable, then the vendor and the radio s model from the drop down list in the popup box. The frequency must be divisible by the step size and you must have menu 1 step set to the. Its used for programming a wide range of amateur radios of different makes and models, and in multiple formats and data sources. I am using chirp software to program a yaesu ft7800 for a friend. Chirp software for editing channels in vhfuhf radios. I had to learn how to program the baofeng and chirp software was a great help another tip from my elmer. Wait until the transfer completes before making changes with the chirp software. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Just send us a request for soft and we will share all needed info for flashing your baofeng radio at once in the message.
Step by step on using chirp to program your baofeng or similar knockoff handheld showing 12 of 2 messages. Upload changes back to the radio for clonemode radios only. If you dont have a file, follow step 4 for each channel you want, then skip to step 6. Chirp programming tutorial with the baofeng uv5r uv5r. As an avid youtube watcher of all things amature radio, especially qrp operation, i watch this chap. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a. Chirp will require some information about your radio and the computer port it is. Use your programming cable with chirp software from. Setting chirp on the 962014 daily build to a uv5r worked on the current firmware, but it some how disabled the speaker on the older firmware. Of course you will need a computer windows, mac, or linux and the best free baofeng programming software is chirp which can program the baofeng bf888s as well as many other radios. In some sources, the term chirp is used interchangeably with sweep signal. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. After creating the initial image of the radio to be updated, do not select file new. The radio has 2 power levels 5 watt maximum, allowing you to choose how far you can communicate.
Of course you will need a computer windows, mac, or linux and the best free baofeng programming software is chirp which can program the baofeng uv5r as well as many other radios. The baofeng uv5r programming software free download can be found on the chirp website. Bear with me, because theres a lot ive tried and nothing seems to be working. Baofeng handheld two way radios are well known among amateur radio operators everywhere. It meet usa, eu, canada licensefree frequency standard. Get a copy of the existing configuration from your radio. Chirp is a free programming tool developed and distributed by dan smith, kk7ds, for windows, linux, and macos operating systems. My second and main problem is every time i go tot the radio tab on chirp and try to download my radio, nothing happens. One thought on what to do if the radio programming software does not detect the cable or com port. You can give channels alphanumeric names, using a computer. Select the serial port you intend to use from the drop down menu. Top 7 accessories for baofeng uv5r ham radio duration. You will note that nothing on the page refers directly to model kguv3d.
If you are using a clonemode radio, you may wish to save a. Shawn campbell has three decades of broadcast experience, including eight years as program director at chicagos wluw, and a stint as a producer and reporter at wbez. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. In this video, i demonstrate how easy it is to program baofeng radios with the right cable and also using chirp. There are many ways and many software to make the raspi fit for ham radio.
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