Bao8hx programming software for the pofung baofeng uv 8hx dcs rx dcs dcs polarity tx power scan add busy lock ptt id signal code comment receive frequency transmit frequency offset frequency offset direction operating mode name tone mode ctcss rx ctcss memory channel functions left to right memories vfo memory types left to right. Yaesu ft 60r dual band handheld 5w vhf uhf amateur. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio. Yaesu ft60, yaesu ft60r 2 meter ht universal radio. Rated at 8 watts output on vhf and 7 watts on uhf this is arguably the most powerful dualband ht on the market.
Due to the wide variety of baofeng uv5r firmware versions, be sure you are using the correct one for your radio, either chirp, baofeng oem or baofeng vip or you will end up with a non working radio. Physically, the ft65r is slightly larger than the ft4xr, and both are smaller than yaesus ft60r. Oct 29, 2015 how to program the yaesu ft 60r with chirp. Hi chuck, i found the same thing until i plugged in the usb programming cable in to the computer, the uv 5r software does exactly the same thing. Ft60 radio programming software yaesu radio software. The rt systems adms1j radio programming system includes the rt systems ft60 programming software for the yaesu ft60 radio and the rt systems usb57a cable. Physically, the ft 65r is slightly larger than the ft 4xr, and both are smaller than yaesu s ft 60r. I opted to spend half of that on a new, cheap baofeng uv 5r. The serial to usb drivers will be on the disk that comes with the cable and it does work with windows 7 and windows 8. Chirp runs on windows 2000, xp, vista, 7, 8, and 10. Menu appears and feels a little like a cross between that of baofeng and yaesu ft 60r, but easier to navigate, imo. Rt systems bao5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofeng uv5r radios in many variations click here for more information on the windows version and general details of how the programmers work on either operating system.
Windows version requires microsoft windows 7, windows 88. The ft4xr is almost the same size as the baofeng uv5r hts with. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Rt systems programming software for windows xp, vista, windows 7 32 and 64. I want to throw out what im using right now to program my radios that happen to support digital programming interfaces, which happens to be the baofeng. Is the chevrolet cruze comparable to more expensive cars, like the toyota corolla.
How to program the baofeng uv5r for survival communications. Build your own programming cable ham radio blog pd0ac. Much more than just memory channel programming with settings for other radio menu items. Have you used chirp or rt systems programming software. Top 7 accessories for baofeng uv5r ham radio youtube.
It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface. Rt systems releases macos programming software for baofeng. Almost as easy as with the ft 60r, but much easier than the baofeng. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. I fired up my windows 7 machine to use the recommended vip programming software and it didnt recognise the usb programming cable. Baofeng bff8hp uv5r 3rd gen 8watt dual band twoway radio. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Tests show the baofeng uv5r to be an illegal radio along with a few others too. The download for the yaesu programming software includes the. The ft 65r and ft 4xr both use lithiumion battery packs the sbr25li pack for the ft 65r is a 7. Manually programmed in my favorite 35 stations repeaters. How to program the baofeng uv5r for survival communications categories. Another clue is that the cables are advertised to work with windows 7 64bit.
Yaesu ft60r transceivers ht dual band 2m70cm, ft60r. Hi please help im looking for the baofeng uv5r programming software online. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Yaesu ft60r handheld 5w amateur radio best for ease of use and durability. Yaesus ft60r 144430 mhz 5watt fm handheld is one of hros most popular selling dual band radios. Why the radio was setup this way i dont know, but that is one of the peculiarities of the baofeng uv 5r radios and why most people opt for the usb programming cable. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. I own a uv5r it simply doesnt get out as well as the ft 60r, does not reject intermod nearly as well, and is too hard to program. The frequency ranges make it look very much like a baofeng uv5r type of radio 6174 and 400480 mhz rx, plus the broadcast fm receive. There are a couple of different flavors of basically the.
Ive got a yaesu vx 7 and it is no picnic to set up but it does work better than recently acquired baofeng uv5r. Vx7 commander, vx2 commander, vx5 commander, vr120 commander. Personally if im shopping for a baofeng again, i would just get whatever 5w was the cheapest and focus on the cable and antenna. It was then that i realised that the baofeng programming software that i had used to program my uv 5 would not work with the later model. Feb 07, 2014 you could call it a baofeng uv5r with a punch. I hope this information helps other radio amateurs understand and successfully program the baofeng uv 5r.
Agileshop usb programming cable for yaesu vertex vx1r 2r 3r 5r 150 180 210 210a ft40r 50r 60r two way radio. To the best of our knowledge, this software is correct. Macos programmers are available now for the following. Kenwood radios thf6a, thk2a these radios use a twopronged cable that plugs into the microphone and speaker jacks simultaneously. With this guide, youll learn more about the baofeng uv5r and how you can program it so you can utilize it to your liking. I show how to program a yaesu ft60r ht with the free chirp software. Rt systems program and cable does a nice job with the yaesu and chirp does a nice job with the baofeng purchased on amazon with programming cable. Yes, the ft 65 is a hell of a lot better than a baofeng, but when. The uv 5r has forty menu items, i have only covered the critical ones to ensure successful manual programming. Since only windows 7 and 8 are being pushed to winx, i may bring back my windows xp.
The problem with this yaesu model is that programming it can be hard for the inexperienced users. The antenna i mention in the video is the diamond srh77ca. It also features wideband receive from 108520 and 700999. Chirp programming software for your amateur radio maxton. I also use the kenmax cable with other radios, either on my windows systems windows 7 laptop. Memory management program for the ft60re fm handheld. Uv5r is decent, although not fun to program and not as easy to manually change things on the fly.
Compare the main features, specifications, prices and select the best model. Had no trouble programming the channels i needed without the usb cord or software. I am trying to program my yaesu ft 60r with the rt systems software and i. Comparison of baofeng uv5r vs baofeng uv82hp walkie talkies. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. This is a collection of programming helps also known as cheat sheets for many common amateur radios. Cheap radio software, buy quality radio radio directly from china baofeng 8 suppliers. The radio is extremely easy to program with chirp software. Yes, thats 116th of what i paid for my ft 470 about 23 years ago.
All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. The ft60r includes wide receiver coverage, outstanding audio quality, the most ctcssdcs flexibility in the industry, and a new emergency automatic identification eai feature for searchandrescue work. The ft 4xr is almost the same size as the baofeng uv5r hts with their standard battery packs. If anyone wants to get the baofeng uv5 radio, by all means buy the uv5r and not any other model. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Bao5r programming software only for the baofeng uv5r ht. Vx7 commander, vx2 commander, vx5 commander, vr 120 commander.
Windows programming software for icom and yaesu amateur radios and scanners and. Details about ftdi usb programming cable yaesu ft 60 ft 60r ft 60e ct106. 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 were only used this for aprs, you could give up uhf and get the ft.
Rt systems releases macos programming software for baofeng, uv5r, yaesu ft 60 icom id51, id51a, id51ae, id51plus, id51plus2. Programming software for windows this software is available as a courtesy to our readers. Read the current configuration from the radio for editing or start from scratch in a new file. I bought the baofeng after the 65 so i could use the btech aprs cable on the baofeng. To find the actual firmware release, you need to run the latest chirp daily build. The rt systems programming software makes it easy to set up memory channel details including names and tones, limit memories for programmable scanning functions, memory banks, dtmf memories, pager tones, and options for. The macos versions of these programs have the same features that users have become accustomed to in the windows versions of rt systems. The rt systems programming software makes it easy to set up memory channel details including names and tones, limit memories for programmable scanning functions, memory banks, dtmf memories, pager tones, and options for scanning. Thanks to all who have contributed to this listing. In our opinion, yaesu is trying to hard to compete with the baofeng and should have stuck to the ft 60 design and features. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. The cable for the yaesu vx 7 actually works perfectly though. The yaesu ft60r isnt yours if you are not ready to cough close to two hundos for an amateur radio.
Bao8hx programming software for the pofungbaofeng uv8hx. I could never get the supplied yaesu programming software cable to work on windows 10, and bought the rt systems software cable. Jul 04, 2015 ive used chirp for my baofeng uv5ra radio and the rtsystems software for my yaesu ft7800. I countdown the top 7 accessories for the baofeng uv5r handheld ham radio, then i have a conversation with another ham radio operator using a local repeater. Here are a few notes to get you started on your uv5r, and i hope you find these useful. System utilities downloads uv6 uv 7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Ham radio tagged baofeng, baofeng gt3, baofeng uv5r, baofeng uv82, pofung, wouxun. Miklor sites baofeng diy the uv5r cable will work for these kenwood. The ft 70 is a better built unit, has fusion, and a 3 year warranty. Chirp nearly universal amateur radio programming software. This new radio has been developed by and produced exclusively for intek. I used chirp for my baofeng uv5r, and rt systems for my icom 2820h.
Why baofeng radios are a bad choice for preppers robert richardson emergency communication, ham radio, survival gear 69 when it comes to emergency communications theres a lot of advice out there on what types of emergency radios you should carry in your bugout bags. Is the baofeng uv5r comparable to more expensive radios. Baofeng has been updating the firmware and not displaying the actual firmware number as described above. Is the baofeng uv 5rv2 a bad emergency radio choice for preppers. An emergency automatic id system will automatically cause your ft 60r to transmit your callsign and engage the mic if you are disabled and unable to press the ptt switch. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000, win98. Uayesok uv5r or plus 6xaa extended 2 way radio battery case shell for baofeng. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. The ft4xr is almost the same size as the baofeng uv5r hts with their standard battery packs. Rt systems releases macos programming software for baofeng, uv5r, yaesu ft60 icom id51, id51a.
On the other hand, it makes a really good bet for serious preppers who are looking for the best ham radio that has been purposely designed for survivalists. A new official yaesu battery for the vx7r costs between 70 and 100 dollars depending where you look. Rt systems bao 5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofeng pofung uv 5r and uv 5ra hts. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. If youre a student on a budget, and really need a car, the chevy might be the way to go. The yaesu is much higher quality, and its designed to be an amateur radio which means its better at scanning and programming by hand. Rugged casings, ip54 water protection and loud speakers are just some of the main common features of these 4 radios. Baofeng ham radio is affordable and is a step up from the popular baofeng uv5r. Get the programming usb cable and download the chirp programming software. Audio sounds great, and people report my signal is the same as with my ft 60r, even with the rubber duck. Build your own programming cable by john miklor k3nxu. There are also a few non rigrelated references, see left below.
So before you start your software plug the usb programming cable into your computer and the other end into you radio, then run the soft then, make sure the volume switch is up full. So youve got your baofeng uv5r and you want to program it. Yaesu radio programming software yaesu radio software. Yaesu s popular 144430 mhz 5watt fm handheld was introduced at dayton 2004. Usb programming cable for yaesuvertex radio ft 60r fth2008 fth2009 fth2010. Windows users click here to download the latest windows version. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. The yaesu ft 60r dualband 2 meter440 mhz ht boasts 5 watts output on both bands. Buy yaesu ft 60r dual band handheld 5w vhf uhf amateur radio transceiver. Baofeng radio speaker mic handheld for uv5r uv5re uv5ra plus uv6r headset. And the baofeng uv5r police scanner is an entry level radio that every family can have due to its affordability. Yaesu for best value handheld ham radio to stash in bugout bag. Baofeng uv5r dual band two way radio another plus is the battery life, so far i am on the initial charge and i still have 3 out of 4 bars after 5 days of fairly heavy use.
Learn here how to program it using the front panel or using chirp software. Ability to copy and paste spreadsheet or website data. For some radios such as yaesu, the rt systems cable and software are. Instead of booting my windows 10 laptop i used my linux mint 18. The 65 also doesnt take the k1 handset connector like the baofeng. Your marscap mod on the yaesu ft60r ive owned 3 of them over the years will still not allow 2. The yaesu vx6r is not even in the same class as the baofengs but i included it in the comparison because its my favorite radio and i think most hams are going to enjoy something like this over a baofeng.
You now have to go back to frequency mode by pushing the vfomr button and dial in the input frequency of the repeater you want to use. Sensitivity is marginally better on the ft60r for the 2m amateur. I bought a programming cable for my yaesu ft 817nd and got a cable made for rt systems, a company that distributes control software for. Chirp programming tutorial with the baofeng uv5r uv5r. Mar 30, 2018 rt systems has announced the release of macos versions of their popular programming software for several radios. This works for all firmware versions, but tdr must be set to off on firmware versions bfb251 and lower. Ft65r vhf uhf 2 meter70cm dual band fm handheld transceiver the ft65r is a very compact, ruggedly constructed handheld vhfuhf with three selectable power settings 5w 2. The ft65r and ft4xr both use lithiumion battery packs the sbr25li pack for the ft65r is a 7. Rt systems programming cable usbk4y and software version 4.
I purchased my uv5r over the internet from a uk supplier. Hobby electronics electronics components electronics projects electronics gadgets electronic workbench windows 98 raspberry pi projects electrical. Anyone have any experience with these brands of radios. This page is a collection of user submitted information on radio programming cables. Baofeng uv 5r programming for unlicensed basic use. Is the baofeng uv 5rv2 a bad emergency radio choice for. The adms1j radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. The unit itself has felt solid and performed well, with the stock battery offering days of monitoring and learning worth of charge. Usb programming cable for yaesu vertex radio ft40r ft41r. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. What is the best ham radio for beginners updated 2019. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. You need the cable to program these, and the antenna just helps once they are programmed.