The baofeng uv5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two way radios on the market worldwide. This is the radios weakest link and is perhaps not worth the paper they used to print it. I didnt have time to build it to scale or paint it. The solvents in the glue may cause damage to the battery casing. Baofeng radio us the official baofeng us distributor. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. The biggest complaint with the baofeng uv5r is its lack of documentation.
If the radio is in channel mode, turn off the radio, then press and hold menu while turning on the radio 2. No channel listed to the right of the display vfomr 2. 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. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio. However, since the two radios are very similar, the uv5r manual should help somewhat. Baofeng uv5ra ham two way radio 6174400480 mhz dualband transceiver black 4. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv5r how to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the comfort of your keypad. Ive not had a chance to read through it to see if there are any interesting bits. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv5r. Battery before attaching or removing the battery make sure your radio is turned off by turning the powervolume knob all the way counterclockwise. Simplex direct radio to radio manual programming what you. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad.
A real baofeng uv5r owners manual buy two way radios. Part 90 hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz. Amazons choice recommends highly rated, wellpriced products available to ship immediately. Concisely documents the procedures for programming and operating your radio. The uv6r is a new design from baofeng company in 2015 the uv6r is using the newest firmware hdbf230 which developed by baofeng to fix the bugs such as external speakers without voice in the uv5r firmware bfb297. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. Make offer radiodditybaofeng rd5r user manual and walkie talkie accessories. Detailed information about each major button function is also included. Not without its flaws though, and one of them is the cryptic and incomplete manual. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad.
Page 1 baofeng uv5r stepbystep programming guide also applies to uv5ra, uv5x3, uv5rax, gt3, bff8, bff9 noji ratzlaff set the radio to communicate with a repeater at 146. The uv5r is a dual banddual display radio made to combine extensive functionality with unmatched reliability. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and. Their software works fine, but another alternative which i prefer is the free software called chirp, which is excellent, and works for just about every ham vhfuhf radio that can be programmed by a serial cable. Simplex direct radio to radio manual programming what. Setting up and programming your uv5r 1 p a g e so far, the baofeng uv5r seems to be a steal of a deal. How to manually program your baofeng uv5r transceiver. Thank you for purchasing the uv5r amateur portable radio from baofeng radio us, the official baofeng distributor in the united states. For users that are new to portable programming, its difficult to program, due to a lack of baofengs support and because of its poorly written user manual. Baofeng uv5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. I simply scanned the manual that came with my unit, so i cannot help you with other versions of the manual. Quick overview three background colors to choose purple, blue and orange more humanized design on the keyboard button.
Set your display to frequency mode from channel mode. It could be written in chinese and even nonchinese speakers would obtain as much knowledge by reading it. It would certainly explain why the sales of the programming cables has skyrocketed, and the chirp software is so popular. Here you will find instruction manuals, service manuals, user guides schematic, brochures etc. Use only baofeng supplied or approved batteries and chargers. Feb 15, 2017 a quick and easy on how to program repeater frequencies into your uv5ra. The triangle to the left of the frequencies will be on the top line and pointing up. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo.
Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with explosive and flammable materials. Baofeng uv5ra uv 5 ra uv5ra service manual and specs other hf and more transceivers. Overall, the baofeng uv5ra ham twoway radio is a great budget radio for your personal needs. The finest most compact baofeng operating guides available. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. It provides 128 channels, adjustable power settings, good battery life, and a handy flashlight. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. But seriously, the entire user manual is 29 pages long.
Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. We carry the uv5r but we do not carry the uv5re, so we do not have a manual specifically for this model. The serial usb cable used for programming needs to have the correct. Manual ed importcommunications published a copy of the uv5r manual. I dont remember, but the software might be specific to particular models. Baofeng uv5r programming memories manually the following steps must be followed exactly. Why the radio was setup this way i dont know, but that is one of the peculiarities of the baofeng uv5r radios and why most people opt for the usb programming cable. I have recently programed my uv5ra with chirps and it worked fine but i. Jan 06, 20 programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems.
Baofeng uv5r manual programming in 50 seconds youtube. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. Baofeng is a market leader in its segment and the baofeng uv5r is. Just for reference, in frequency mode, you enter the primary frequency of the repeater you wish to program. Get started by logging in with amazon or try a 30day free trial of amazon prime.
Aug 01, 2019 the baofeng uv5r is a popular twoband radio worldwide. Baofeng uv5r the chinese radio documentation project. Baofeng uv 9r handheld programming amateur radio stack exchange. Follow the 4 steps and you will be able to set up your radio in no time. The user manual is a bit poorly written and if you do find difficulty in setting it up, the lack of support from its manufacturer can be a huge problem.
Not one page actually covers how to program the radio. A printed users manual is included with the radio, but it doesnt even. This article will teach you how to set up the uv5r, and how to program frequencies into the memory by hand. Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. Introduction your uv5ra radio has been programed to provide you with a preset channel setup. For many users who are new to programming portables, it is also one of the most challenging to program, primarily due to a poorly written user manual and an all but complete lack of support from its manufacturer. Elecraft kx1 kx 1 kx1 service manual and specs tentec argonaut v 516 argonaut v 516 argonautv516 service manual and specs.
Here are some tips and resources ive found to help me use them. Baofeng bff8hp lets setup our baofeng so we can talk via a repeater and get some good distance out of our radios. A quick and easy on how to program repeater frequencies into your uv5ra. Baofeng uv5r manual repeater programming setup instructions duration. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio simplex direct radio to radio manual programming what you 1. Programming a repeater channel with standard offsets this example is for. The chinese radio documentation project 4 initial setup do not use any form of glue to fix the screws on the battery clip. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Push orange vm button if necessary to enter frequency vfo mode no channel number is shown if voice mode is on the radio will announce. Baofeng uv5ra quick start guide page 2 of 8 2015 by r if displayed reverse function enabled n if displayed narrowband enabled. The baofeng uv5r is a popular twoband radio worldwide. Ok, so maybe it really isnt that easy to program the baofeng uv5r radios.
To the people requesting manuals in different languages, i am sorry, but i have no connections with the manufacturer. The baofeng uv5r is a great cheap little radio, but its notoriously difficult to use, with poor documentation. Baofeng uv 9r handheld programming amateur radio stack. Login with amazon try a 30day free trial of amazon prime relogin required on woot. Baofeng uv82 stepbystep programming guide also applies to uv82hp, uv82l, uv82x, uv82c, uv89 noji ratzlaff set the radio to communicate with a repeater at 146.
Baofeng radio us is the authorized distributor of baofeng products, introducing new range of baofeng radios. Simple, inexpensive, and user friendly, the baofeng uv5ra fits rightly for the beginner inclined in ham radio. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. For many users who are new to programming portables, it is also one of the most challenging to program, primarily due to a poorly written user manual and an all but complete lack of support from its manufacturer, baofeng. We recommend the original baofeng uv5r baofeng uv5r dual band two way radio black baofeng bff8hp 8watt dual band twoway radio baofeng uv5ra ham two way radio authentic ftdi usb programming cable for kenwood, baofeng, and anytone chirp programming software. Simple, inexpensive, and userfriendly, the baofeng uv5ra fits rightly for the beginner inclined in ham radio. Baofeng uv5r manual programming and basic manual operation. Although it has scan capability, the baofeng uv5re is not a dedicated radio scanner, it is an amateur two way radio, similar to the original uv5r. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.