Also very frequently, the new owner of such a radio finds that they cannot figure out how continue reading solving the baofeng cable problem. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. Windows 10 prolific usbserial driver issue clovis amateur. The daily builds also enable new settings you can program, including setting the squelch. The official baofeng software for dm 5r and rd 5r for windows can be downloaded below. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Now that i had the correct usb cable, i installed the latest daily build of chirp, which according to some posts i read was needed depended on the firmware build installed on the baofeng uv 5r 2. I solved it by going directly to the baofeng website driver page. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv 5r series, bf888s and more.
When using chirp it simply says radio did not ack first command. Conrad nerdahl wa6kue windows 10, baofeng, and chirp the windows 10 installationupgrade includes a newer version of the prolific usbserial driver. New usb programming cable for baofeng dmr dm 5r, radioddity rd 5r, baofeng dm1701 and dm1801. This worked fine with default drivers for bf888s, but failed on uv5r until i installed the prolific driver in place. Apr 11, 2019 the radio im plugging in here is a baofeng. This programming cable also compatible with a wide variety of portable. Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng and the model of the radio such as uv5r from the drop down lists in. Mar 28, 2015 baofeng ftdi usb cable recognized by os x yosemite 10. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. Usb programming cable two way radio for baofeng uv5r bf888s. Error occurs if prolific driver version is higher than v3. Operating system selection available when adding to cart.
An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. All bf series uv series gt series dm 5r plus mobile car radio. Baofeng tech provides usb cables that plug into your computer windows, osx, linux and will work with your systems default drivers. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. Windows will now load the newest prolific driver 3. New usb programming cable for baofeng dmr dm5r, radioddity rd5r, baofeng dm1701 and dm1801.
Im assuming based on the previous posts that i need to take a closer look at the driver situation. Baofeng ftdi usb cable recognized by os x yosemite 10. Works with baofeng uv5r, uv82, uvb6 and bff9 dual band amateur radios. These cables are commonly used with baofeng, kenwood, wouxun, leixen, and many other transceivers. Baofeng win10 usb programming cable for baofeng uv5r uv82 uvs9 two way radio ebay. Reverse sma antenna give your baofeng superpowers with a better antenna. Due to prolific usb serial chip clones found in generic usb programming cables, an older driver is required in lieu of the one supplied by windows. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio.
This page provides general tips and troubleshooting for the baofeng uv5r. Baofeng uv5r series uv5r bff8 gt3 and all variants of the. This free and opensource radio programming tool together with a usb programming cable makes setting up your radio a breeze. This item is the cable that using to connect your radio and pc, then writes the program setting and frequency of the walkie talkie by pc. But i just went to the baofeng site and downloaded the free programming program perhaps the baofeng software includes a driver. Odds are if you go back to device manager youll find an exclamation mark on your port. Baofeng uv5r drivers for win7 amateur radio stack exchange. You probably have a counterfeit chip in your cable which wont work with the windows 10 driver. I even tried installing a recommended, older, driver for the pl2303 usb cable chipset. I know this has been done to death but alot of people still ask me. Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng and the model of the radio such as the uv5r from the drop down lists in the popup box. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial. We guarantee that your product will be 100% functional or we will issue you an immediate replacement.
Support windows 7, windows 10, 64 bit original baofeng programming cable compatible with baofeng uv 5r 5ra 5r plus5re 5r ex5rx35rtp, uv3r plus, uv 82l, bf888s, gt1gt3gt3tpcompatible with radioddity ga2s, ga5scompatible with tyt uv8000e, uv8000d. If anyone has any luck please post back your results. I fired up my windows 7 machine to use the recommended vip programming software and it didnt recognise the usb programming cable. The official baofeng software for dm5r and rd5r for windows can be downloaded below. See my postings or check out pd0acs blog for more information. Real baofeng cables have a cokebottle shape to the usb plug. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv5r series, bf888s and more. After making this change, you must unplug and replug your usb programming cable for the new com. Imo it is easier if you are already acquainted with it.
Usb cables free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Buy tenway baofeng usb programming cable win 710, 64bit for baofeng radio uv5r, bf888s, h777 with driver cd. Usb port, windows will automatically download the latest driver causing the generic cable to fail. Software and faq drivers and usb cables w graphics. I too have a uv5r and have yet to successfully program it using the baofeng or chirp softwares. This video is a short tutorial how you can program your baofeng via. Now that i had the correct usb cable, i installed the latest daily build of chirp, which according to some posts i read was needed depended on the firmware build installed on the baofeng uv5r2.
I too have a uv 5r and have yet to successfully program it using the baofeng or chirp softwares. Due to prolific usbserial chip clones found in generic usb programming cables, an older driver is required in lieu of the one supplied by windows. But i still like and use the standardupgraded baofeng software found on the site. Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng and the model of the radio such as the uv 5r from the drop down lists in the popup box. Many of the inexpensive programming cables are not the bargain they appear. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. You can return this product within 14 days after delivery to receive a replacement or a refund. Once you have your usb cable all that is needed is to download the free programming software, available right on our site.
No driver issues no old drivers needed plug and play unlike the common clone usb programming cables available amazon these cables just work. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. Also works with kenwood two pin radios, wouxun, puxing, weierwei, quansheng and other two way radios with a kenwood k1 connector. Uv5r, bff8rt, and uv82rt helpful baofeng guides and programming tips at. Support windows 7, windows 10, 64 bit original baofeng programming cable compatible with baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus5re5r ex5rx35rtp, uv3r plus, uv82l, bf888s, gt1gt3gt3tpcompatible with radioddity ga2s, ga5scompatible with tyt uv8000e, uv8000d.
I bought a cable and it worked fine, the problem is that the cd that they send with the programming cable didnt work with the radio. Cables with ftdi chipsets are compatible with all windows drivers. The bao 5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one.
Usb programming cable two way radio for baofeng uv5r bf. This usb cable is used to program the codeplug needed to configure this walkietalkie dmr. Baofeng win10 usb programming cable for baofeng uv5r uv. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. The uv5r is the base model for a lot of variants, so this page will apply to many more people than just those with that specific badge on their radio. Usb programming cable for baofeng dm5r rd5r passion radio.
Mar 27, 2012 this version of chirp software will work with the baofeng uv 5r. If for any reason you want to download drivers directly you can do so from. You will need to reload or backdate your cable driver to 3. In addition, the product is covered by a 1 year manufacturers warranty which will be honored by us through our office in houston, tx. Pc03 ftdi authentic genuine usb programming cable for baofeng, kenwood, wouxun, anytone. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues.
There is no need to use any cd as the drivers automatically download through your operating system. Doing that manually is very unpleasant, and i have a programming cable, of course. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Baofeng win10 usb programming cable for baofeng uv 5r uv 82 uv s9 two way radio ebay. Once you pick the vendor, the model drop down will now be populated with a list of all the models chirp supports for that vendor. Buy tenway baofeng usb programming cable win 710, 64bit for baofeng radio uv 5r, bf888s, h777 with driver cd. What your computer is doing is emulating an analog com port through the usb cable, and it has to have special instructions i.
Drivers are not required for the radio, but for the usb cable, as it has to provide a serial port via usb. The issue is that its not really a usb cable per say. Baofeng uv5r programming with windows 10 how to program the baofeng uv5r from a windows 10 pc driver installation. Driver supplied on cdrom for windows 98me2000, windows xp, windows vista, windows7. Solving the baofeng cable problem the konr radio site. Check out our special offer for new subscribers to microsoft 365 business basic. This worked fine with default drivers for bf888s, but failed on uv 5r until i installed the prolific driver in place.
Jan 31, 2018 programming the very affordable baofeng uv 5r also available as pofung uv 5r dual band mobile radio can be quite complicated. Programming your baofeng radio with chirp and solving the. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Bftech ftdi pc01 genuine usb programming cable dual pin. Usb port version is also available,usb driver is included this item is the cable that using to connect your radio and. This version of chirp software will work with the baofeng uv5r. Baofeng usb programming cable for baofeng two way radio uv. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. This is the baofeng original programming usb cable which will allow you connect the radio directly to a computer or a laptop, provide efficient and stable transmission of information. My radio is actually a uv5ra, but the uv5r settings work for it too. Works with baofeng uv 5r, uv 82, uv b6 and bff9 dual band amateur radios. This is the interface driver software that translates many usb to radio adapters via a comport for lack of a more complex explanation. You need to check with baofeng support as they would have to provide the driver.
Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one guy, one. If your computer did not automatically update to the latest ftdi driver you can do so by visiting this link right here. Some of these cables may even have the baofeng name printed on them. Devicebaofeng uv5re usb driver for windows 7 microsoft. Baofeng win10 usb programming cable for baofeng uv5r uv82. The programming cable for the baofeng analog walkietalkie uv5r, uv6r, uv82 is not compatible with. Baofeng uv5r programming with windows 10 areresearch. Bftech ftdi pc01 genuine usb programming cable dual pin for. It came without any drivers, and at least for windows 10 and linux. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas.
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