Here is the solution to select a proper windows driver for the cable. Also, if you insert your programming cable into your radio. Another clue is that the cables are advertised to work with windows 7 64bit. Devicebaofeng uv5re usb driver for windows 7 microsoft. Usb cable and programming support fleetwood digital. This is a must have for baofeng devices, even though the uv5r is user programmable through the keypad, its tedious and time consuming, whereas doing it through chirp is a 5 minute job. Uv5r and have used the programing cable now for over a year with no problems however i have tried a friends brand new uv5r with same. Mar 27, 2012 the problem is the with programming cable device driver. Usb 2 pins programing cable program software cd for.
With all uv5r programming cables you have to make sure you push it all the way into the radio or. Note that it sees the cable, but does not know what to do with it. I uploaded the win7 device drivers to the files section of the uv 3r yahoo group, so join that group and they are there. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv5r series, bf888s and more. Unfollow baofeng uv5r programming cable to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Software programming cable for the btech uv25x2, uv25x4, and uv50x2 genuine ftdi chipset works with the latest windows, mac os x, and linux drivers if you are tired of messing with the counterfeit prolific chips in the other cables available on amazon this cable this is your answer. Installing the cable used to program the baofeng uv5r once you plug the cable into the computer it will either automatically find and install a driver for it, or it will not. While the low price makes them a great deal, these radios are not easy to program. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are.
Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. The problem is the with programming cable device driver. I know this has been done to death but alot of people still ask me. Rd201 programming cable win 10, for baofeng tyt wouxun. Baofeng usb programming cable for baofeng two way radio uv5r. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. Bao5r programming software and usbk4y cable for the baofengpofung uv5r and uv5ra includes. Aug 31, 2012 i have a uv 5r and have used the programing cable now for over a year with no problems however i have tried a friends brand new uv 5r with same cable and it wont connect at all. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Apr 11, 2019 when its done youll see your radio reset, and then youre done. Failure to do so may only bring more frustration when things dont work. Usb programming cable for wouxun radios works with all.
Driver installer of win10 programming cable software 28020977 subscribe to our email newsletter. It allows to easily program the frequency and memory channel of baofeng uv3r. This page provides general tips and troubleshooting for the baofeng uv5r. Baofeng win10 usb programming cable for baofeng uv 5r uv 82 uv s9 two way radio. If you recently upgraded to win10, and are using a chinese programming cable, your pc will automatically update your prolific driver. Usb programming cable for baofeng uv 5r uv 82l gt 3 888s ten4 gt 22 radio us usb programming cable. This usb cable is an genuine brand new baofeng be aware of cable counterfeits that does not work. Baofeng usb programming cable driver with cd software for. The transceiver has 128 user programmable memory channels. Since i opted for the compatible usb programming cable for baofeng to program the baofeng uv 5r, i received a cable and a small cd with the baofeng programming cable driver on it. The red cable from fleetwood digital uses a newer chipset from silicon labs, which is designed for use with modern operating systems such as windows 88. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success.
Follow these instructions to program your uv5r ex to use the slvarc repeater. Usb programming cablecord cd driver for baofeng uv5r. Once you have your usb cable all that is needed is to download the free programming software, available right on our site. 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. Usb programming cable driver cd for baofeng uv9r r760 uvxr a58 walkie talkies. Usb programming cables and software what you need to know about the differences.
Cable is the standard two pin usb cable and came with drivers. Apr 15, 2019 baofeng uv 5r programming with windows 10 how to program the baofeng uv 5r from a windows 10 pc driver installation. Toss the included cd, download the prolific driver from miklor dot com, install the driver and plug in the cable. Also, if you insert your programming cable into your radio, and the transmitter turns on, it means you need change the driver for a proper one. If you purchased the baofeng uv series usb programming cable from buy two way radios, the driver for windows will be on the cd included with the cable in the usb cable driver folder. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv5r series, bf888s and more 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. We guarantee that your product will be 100% functional or we will issue you an immediate replacement. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. The authentic cable has specific chips that work with baofeng drivers. Baofeng ftdi usb cable recognized by os x yosemite 10. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. It is this one, that is not even labelled, but works great. The adapter acts a serial interface adapter and needs a driver for that.
Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Btech pc04 ftdi usb programming cable for uv25x2, uv25x4. There is no need to use any cd as the drivers automatically download through your operating system. I reverted the driver back to its requires state and the port. Programming in order to set up a load of channels for marine, pmr446 and local amateur repeaters, theres some free, open source software called chirp that works a treat. One of the incompatibilities is to cause the radio to transmit when the programming cable is plugged in. You can help protect yourself from scammers by verifying that the contact is a microsoft agent or microsoft employee and that the phone number is an official microsoft global customer service number. Programming your baofeng radio with chirp and solving the. I ordered a usb programming cable for a baofeng uv5r. Programming software is available as a free download from our website. If the cable and driver are correctly installed, there will be a com port option recognized in the chirp radio download prompt. Baofeng uv5r uses rs232 to communicate or programming with the pc software. Baofeng programming cable usb 2pin for uv5r5ra5re uv3r.
You can check your device manager to see which happened. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. The daily builds also enable new settings you can program, including setting the squelch. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv 5r series, bf888s and more. For easier initial frequency programming, copy and paste, and importing frequency files from previous radios you may want to consider using the chirp programming. If your programming cable has a counterfeit prolific chip and are using the device driver automatically installed by windows, this device driver is intentionally incompatible with unauthorized copies of the prolific chip. Rd201 programming cable win 10, for baofeng tyt wouxun radioddity ga2s ga5s r1 r2 uv5rtp uv5rx3 uv5r ex gt3tp gt5tp bf888s bff8hp uv82hp. Even though it is for a uv3r, the device driver is the same for the 3 and 5.
Usb programming cables, an older driver is required in lieu of the driver now. I could not get the baofeng software to work and ran into some issues with the usb cable driver. Windows will now load the newest prolific driver 3. You are ready to start using your radio, just remember to unhook it from the programming cable before you try to use it. All models thus far of the uv3r use the same software. Rebate forms, programming software, drivers and files for many of the models we sell. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000, win98. The files and links below will show you how this is done. It is supposed to be prolific compatible but evidently is a bogus cable, so it wont work. My neighbor also has a uv 6r and it works ok so here are the s.
This cable is counterfeit and may not work with all radio models. Bao 5r software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv 5r in many variations see works with list in the header for this category. Many of the inexpensive programming cables are not the bargain they appear. Even though it is for a uv 3r, the device driver is the same for the 3 and 5. Baofeng genuine usb programming cable, without cd software and drivers can also be download below. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. If prolific appears, or a yellow warning triangle appears under ports or other devices, it is recommended that the driver be backdated to 3. 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. Due to prolific usbserial chip clones found in generic usb programming cables, an older driver is required in lieu of the driver now automatically supplied by windows.
How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. Jul 24, 2015 a video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv 5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. Baofeng usb programming cable driver with cd software for uv. In addition, the product is covered by a 1 year manufacturers warranty which will be honored by us through our office in houston, tx. But programming will be a painful task if its own keypad is used. Caused all kinds of programming and driver issues with the radios i have. Press and hols key3 and turn on radio and the version will appear. Insert the cd and go to usb cable driver usb cable driver prolific 3. If your computer did not automatically update to the latest ftdi driver you can do so by visiting this link right here. Hamsmithing diy baofeng programming cables i will guess that more than half the people that tried to program one of the baofeng failed victim to the fake programming cable chip plague.
Jan 31, 2018 install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. The steps in this article should work for most radios, especially the critical steps at the beginning for fixing your prolific driver. The plus model of the uv3r uses a kenwoodwouxun cable same as the uv5r instead of the original single plug cable used by the uv3r and uv3r mark ii. Requires baofeng usb cable driver and programming software works with baofeng uv5r, uv82, uvb6 and bff9 dual band amateur radios. The uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. How to select a proper windows driver for my programming cable. Programming your baofeng gt3 with the cable on windows 10.
Bao 5r programming software and usbk4y cable for the baofengpofung uv 5r and uv 5ra includes. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. Electronics free delivery possible on eligible purchases. If your programming cable has a counterfeit prolific chip and are using the device driver automatically installed by windows, this device driver is intentionally. 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. Cables with ftdi chipsets are compatible with all windows drivers.
Bao5r software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r in many variations see works with list in the header for this category. It happened to me also, and the process of finding a working driver, to. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved. This programming cable allows a wide variety of portable handheld radios to be connected to a computer via usb for programming purposes. Plug in the usb programming cable and confirm the assigned comport per the above if the above also fails you may need a different driver for your exact version of windows, or another piece of hardware is conflicting with the cable. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable.
Baofeng uv 5r is a low cost microminiature vhfuhf amateur radio transceiver with 4w output power. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. I uploaded the win7 device drivers to the files section of the uv3r yahoo group, so join that group and they are there. In october 2018, amazon sold baofengradioddity uv5r ex handheld ham radios at an extreme discount. Up for sale is a 100% brand new interface cable for baogeng uv5r radio interface cable for kenwood twopinribless design rib box not required free software for baofeng continue reading baofeng usb programming cable driver.
How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio. Win7 usb interface programming cable for baofeng uv5r uv5r. So my uv5r cable works and has a driver running on devttyusb0. This usb programming cable is available for baofeng uv5r bf888s handheld transceiver. Mar 27, 2012 apparently, this cable s tips are quite the right length as they should be. Driver issues many of the inexpensive programming cables are not the bargain they appear. Wouxun software download baofeng software download. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port. To start, the computer should be on and the radio should be off.
This page provides general tips and troubleshooting for the baofeng uv5r, uv82. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Rt systems cable will not work with chirp under windows or mac os without some additional driver. Make a note of what com port is assigned to the cable. Complain video about a bad usb programming cable for a. Mar 28, 2015 baofeng ftdi usb cable recognized by os x yosemite 10. The really gnarly problem that usually surfaces is getting the programming cable to work. The usb programming cables may available from different vendors, which consist of a usb to serial convertor chip, and the driver software to emulate a serial port in your pc. Tech support scams are an industrywide issue where scammers trick you into paying for unnecessary technical support services. Let me know in the comments if you have any issues with programming your uv 5r radio. Baofeng uv 5r bf888s radios programing cable program software cd usb 2 pins. Have had my uv5r for a week and programmed some of it manually but that got old fast so i decided to order a usb programming cable for it. Of course, the solution is use the programming software which is often helpful and often not. Baofeng usb programming cable driver with cd software support windows 10 if you have a problem, please contact us and we will provide operational video.
Initially my programming cable port was not showing up, but then i realized my computer must have updated the driver chirp requires the use of an older cable driver, the instructions of which can be found on miklors website. 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. It appears that many of the cheap baofeng usb programming cables use a clone of the prolific pl2303 chip that is not supported by the latest windows driver. Also works with kenwood two pin radios, wouxun, puxing, weierwei, quansheng and other two way radios with a kenwood k1 connector. 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. The driver should load without any additional troubleshooting or configuring. Avoid counterfeit cables our ftdi cable is plug n play.
Baofeng tech provides usb cables that plug into your computer windows, osx, linux and will work with your systems default drivers. Works with baofeng uv 5r, uv 82, uv b6 and bff9 dual band amateur radios. Programming for cable usb 3 radio 888s gt 22 baofeng gt uv ten4 5r uv 82l 82l ten4 uv 5r programming baofeng gt gt 888s radio 22 for uv usb cable 3. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and. Up for sale is a 100% brand new interface cable for baogeng uv5r radio interface cable for kenwood twopinribless design rib box not required free software for baofeng continue reading baofeng usb programming cable driver with cd. The baofeng uv prog is a usb programming cable for the baofeng uv 5r, uv 82, uv b6 and bff9 dual band amateur radios. Usb programming cable for wouxun radios works with all versions of windows easily program your wouxun radio from your pc windows 10, 8, 7 or vista over usb. Inserting the disc allowed me to install the driver which then shows up in device manager like this. It came without any drivers, and at least for windows 10 and linux ubuntu, mint you dont need any. Ive used this with a uv5r and bf888s, using the open source chirp software package.
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