Being a newbie to the ham radio hobby, i didnt want to invest. It came without any drivers, and at least for windows 10 and linux ubuntu, mint you dont need any. Ham radio programs for linux platform category is a curation of 100 web resources on, nbems, signalgen, trusted qsl. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. About a year ago i purchased a baofeng uv5r as my first dualband handheld radio. How to program a baofeng ham radio for repeaters made easy with chirp thesmokinape just a quick video showing how easy it is to program repeater information into a baofeng. Wouxun software download baofeng software download. Baofeng bft1 or bf9100 or mini walkie talkie added by gabe cottrell over 2 years ago. On two different workstations, the update freezes the newer version of chirp. You can program your baofeng uv5r exactly how you want it.
For more information about using chirp under linux. 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. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. Resources listed under ham software linux category belongs to software. Vip programming software and it didnt recognise the usb programming cable. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Development of chirp is an allvolunteer effort and is offered as opensource software, free of charge. 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. I dont remember, but the software might be specific to particular models. I fired up my windows 7 machine to use the recommended vip programming software and it didnt recognise the usb programming cable. Xubuntu with chirp for troubleshooting or portable usage. Jul 11, 2017 linux for ham radio starting out with a fresh install, what next. No other radio can compare against our capabilities, affordability, and concierge service.
If you are running an obscure or old distribution, you may need to install it manually from the source tarball. Programming your transceiver with chirp on linux youtube. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. The bff8hp was designed in the usa and because not everyone is a radioexpert we really wanted to focus on providing an easier user experience. Baofeng uv5r programming on linux life of a geek admin. Also very frequently, the new owner of such a radio finds that they cannot figure out how. Our baofeng radio software includes the most uptodate features and we have programs for updating each baofeng. Just as a fyi, i tried using your livecd, and it is a few years old. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio.
Marcus jenkins is a freelance software engineer specialising in lbs, navigation, mapping and mobile. If you like chirp, please consider contributing a small donation to help support the costs of development and hardware. 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. Access rights manager can enable it and security admins to quickly analyze user authorizations and access permissions to systems, data, and files, and help them. Baofeng uv 9r handheld programming amateur radio stack. Hed mentioned that baofeng creates some model names specific to some retailers, so i think theres likely a lot of commonality behind the scenes. Drivers are available which allow ftdi devices to work with the following operating systems. There is no need to use any cd as the drivers automatically download through your operating system. 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 above. I also tried using the baofeng software from their website. Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng. Baofeng uv 9r handheld programming amateur radio stack exchange. Works with the baofeng and kenwood portable radios requiring the 2pin kpg22 type connector.
I have a baofeng gt3tp and a baofeng usb cable with the longer pins to fit in the deeper recess for it. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio. Locate the chirp programming software for your operating system. System utilities downloads uv6 uv7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. Discover the btech programming cable, ftdi programming cable pc03 usb cable pc, mac, and linux compatible 2 pin kenwood style, baofeng accessories.
Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. Baofeng programming software freeware free download. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem. Build your own programming cable ham radio blog pd0ac. Anycad component designer is the 3d modeling and programming software, anycad component designer is the 3d modeling and programming software, which gives you the new concept to build 3d. Mine doesnt have the chromelooking face plate for instance. You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable.
Baofeng programming software freeware rapid sequencer programming software v. Im checking to see if there is any interest in adding the baofeng bft1 or bf9100 as ive seen it described. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Jan 31, 2018 install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. Jan 08, 2014 baofeng uv5r programming on linux about a year ago i purchased a baofeng uv5r as my first dualband handheld radio. But it is possible to do a internet update of chirp. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one.
Chirp live linux cd works btway also my own installed linux mint does not. It offers an easy to use interface compatible with windows, mac, and linux pc s. Software program memories and other setting of the baofeng pofung bf777 radios. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. Windows, max osx, and linux works with the baofeng uv5rs, uv82s, bff8hp, uv5x3, uv82hp and more. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe.
Our baofeng radio software includes the most uptodate features and we have programs for updating each baofeng radio model. Of course, the solution is use the programming software which is often helpful and often not. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv5r series, bf888s and more. To download, rightclick the link and choose save target as programming software for wouxun dualband models. Nov 05, 2016 how to program a baofeng ham radio for repeaters made easy with chirp thesmokinape just a quick video showing how easy it is to program repeater information into a baofeng ham hand held radio. There are several warnings when go to use this software with this radio. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your.
Skywave linux is a 64 bit live system providing installed and configured software for accessing software defined radio servers locally and on the internet. 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. The baofeng uv5r, is an amazing, yet economically priced radio. By far the best way to get chirp running is to use one of the binary package repositories provided and maintained by volunteers. Baofeng programming software freeware free download baofeng. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products.
The really gnarly problem that usually surfaces is getting the programming cable to work. How to program baofeng firmware under linux alexander medium. 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. Programming the very affordable baofeng uv5r also available as pofung uv5r dual band mobile radio can be quite complicated. Feel free to take your radio with you anywhere you go. Baofeng programming software software free download. How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp thesmokinape. 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. You can give channels alphanumeric names, using a computer.
Programming baofeng uv9r through communication cable i bought a couple of baofeng uv9r radios with a computer communication cable, but i could not find instructions on how to. This project is xubuntu with chirpdaily 6feb14 at present installed. I can interface successfully with chirp20150702 under mac os x 10. Baofeng ht you must use the chirpdaily package available from the developers website.
Do you have a livecd with a relatively current version of chirp. It is designed to provide a known working software. I recommend chirp, to program your baofeng, so this post will refer to that software. We will not be responsible for any damage caused by improper loading or use of radio outside its factory specified limits. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Their software works fine, but another alternative which i prefer is the free software. How to program the baofeng bf888s radio the best ham radio.
The various models of baofeng handheld transceivers keep popping up everywhere. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one guy, one. Baofeng dm1701 dual band dmr digital 5w two way radio. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. Chirp software installed on a raspberry pi 3 running ubuntu. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Once you have your usb cable all that is needed is to download. Programming baofeng uv9r through communication cable.
How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. Hed mentioned that baofeng creates some model names specific to some retailers, so i think. Chirp features chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. Baofeng uv5r and aea pk232 tnc help i recently bought a pk232 packet radio tnc and was hoping to use it with my uv5r.
So, you want to set up a rxtx igate and digipeter to send and receive packets on your raspberry pi over the aprs network. The latest stable build for windows xp, 7, 8, mac and linux can be. Unpack the archive and run chirp with root privileges how to program baofeng firmware under linux is. 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. Its used for programming a wide range of amateur radios of different makes and models, and in multiple formats and data sources. Chirp software installed on a raspberry pi 3 running ubuntumate for. The back of the 232 has a socket that i can plug the btech aprs cable into.
See my postings or check out pd0acs blog for more information. With this operating system, a person may tune shortwave broadcasts, amateur radio, aeronautical, maritime, or other signals received at remote servers around the world. The radio has 2 power levels 5 watt maximum, allowing you to choose how far you can communicate. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. In this blog post we will install chirp and a programming cable on windows 10 and linux ubuntumintdebian to work with the baofeng. Visit the baofeng site to learn, buy, and get support. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2.
In this video i show how to program a baofeng gt3 model radios in chirp under linux. Programming baofeng gt3 radio in chirp under linux youtube. Baofeng usb cable recommendation baofeng radio baofeng. This free and opensource radio programming tool together with a usb programming cable makes setting up your radio a breeze. 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. Linux for ham radio starting out with a fresh install, what next. This software is available as a courtesy to our readers.
Being a newbie to the ham radio hobby, i didnt want to invest several hundred or even thousands of dollars just starting out. Baofeng tech provides usb cables that plug into your computer windows, osx, linux and will work with your systems default drivers. The baofeng uv5r programming software free download can be found on the chirp website. 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 handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. How to program the baofeng bf888s radio the best ham.
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