Usb port, windows will automatically download the latest driver causing the generic cable to fail. I fired up my windows 7 machine to use the recommended vip programming software and it didnt recognise the usb programming cable. Battery and charger are interchangeable with uv5r usb charging cradle, can be charged with an emergency power bank. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved. 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. Baofeng tech provides usb cables that plug into your computer windows, osx, linux and will work with your systems default drivers. Uv5x3, bff8hp, and uv82hp helpful baofeng guides and programming tips at. Original baofeng usb programming cable driver cd for cb.
Once you have your usb cable all that is needed is to download the free programming software, available right on our site. Unfortunately, i cannot communicate with a newly acquired pofung uv6r using the uv5r options over this cable, neither over the cheaper cable for the shallower. The serial usb cable used for programming needs to have the correct drivers. Bftech genuine prolific pl2303 usb programming cable dual. Prolific usb to serial driver download for windows 10 7 8 8. Original baofeng usb programming cable driver cd for cb radio baofeng uv5r uv82 bf888s gt3 walkie talkie ham radio feature. Baofeng tyt wouxun amateur ham radio usb programming. If you purchased a usb programming cable with your radio, chances are it is.
Follow along with the installer prompts, the default settings are suitable for most users. Windows xp users may need to follow the instructions here if you have trouble starting chirp. Baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. Insert the cd and go to usb cable driver usb cable driver prolific 3. Genuine prolific pl2303 usb programming cable no driver issues no old drivers needed plug and play unlike the common clone usb programming cables available amazon these cables just work.
New software cd for the bao feng uv5r series, usb programming cable. If youre buying a uv5r in 2020, it is most likely a knockoff made by someone other than baofeng. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. Improved drivers works with xp, vista, win 7 and win 8. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming. I can interface successfully with chirp20150702 under mac os x 10.
Software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. Prolific tm drivers microsoft tm xp, vista win7, win8, win10 may 20. I suspect that when prolific first released their drivers for their usb chipset. Driver supplied on cdrom for windows 98me2000, windows xp, windows vista, windows7. Some of these cables may even have the baofeng name printed on them. There is no need to use any cd as the drivers automatically download through your operating system. Programming your baofeng radio with chirp and solving the. We use several baofeng radios and the uv5xp is superior to the uv5rs. Usb 2 pins programing cable program software cd for. I have a baofeng gt3tp and a baofeng usb cable with the longer pins to fit in the deeper recess for it.
Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software. Works with baofeng uv5r, uv82, uvb6 and bff9 dual band amateur radios. Since the uv5r series share the same manufacture programming software and. Usb programming cable the driver should be installed before programming. I searched several sites trying to figure out where i could get a new suitable driver.
Also works with kenwood two pin radios, wouxun, puxing, weierwei, quansheng and other two way radios with a kenwood k1 connector. To start, the computer should be on and the radio should be off. Windows xp users may need to follow the instructions here if you have. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. 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. Baofeng usb programming cable with driver cd gearbest. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants.
Doing that manually is very unpleasant, and i have a programming cable, of course. The driver suggested at the site below was the only one that worked. Baofeng uv5r drivers for win7 amateur radio stack exchange. The software most people use is called chirp, available from. The safest bet for buying an official baofeng is to get the bff8hp from a reputable dealer including btech or baofeng directly. The 5r is a bit of a legend in the handheld transceiver world a very cheap and capable vhfuhf unit covering business light and ham bands on fm. I needed to make some changes to my baofeng uv5r memory settings. 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. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp. This item is the cable that using to connect your radio and pc, then writes the program setting and frequency of the walkietalkie by pc. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and programming software correctly, follow the instructions below. Baofeng uv5r programming with windows 10 areresearch.
How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved duration. My radio is actually a uv5ra, but the uv5r settings work for it too. Programming the baofeng uv5r radio for pmr 446 and ctcss duration. Devicebaofeng uv5re usb driver for windows 7 microsoft.
Due to the wide variety of baofeng uv5r firmware versions, be sure you are using. You can return this product within 14 days after delivery to receive a replacement or a refund. Tech support scams are an industrywide issue where scammers trick you into paying for unnecessary technical support services. I even tried installing a recommended, older, driver for the pl2303 usb cable chipset. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe.
Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Prolific clone usb cable driver installation youtube. Ever since upgrading to windows 10, i have been unable to get my baofeng gt3tb radio to communicate with my computer using my old prolific usb to serial driver. If your computer did not automatically update to the latest ftdi driver you can do so by visiting this link right here. The latest stable build for windows xp, 7, 8, mac and linux can be. Since the uv5r series share the same manufacture programming software and chirp support most of baofeng uv5r models, this programming guidance is a helpful preference to the following model.
Failure to do so may only bring more frustration when things dont work. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Baofeng uv5r programming with windows 10 how to program the baofeng uv5r from a windows 10 pc driver installation. Usb programming cable for baofeng handheld radios also compatible with many kenwood, tyt, and wouxun radios that feature the 2pin speakermicrophone connector. Baofeng uv series usb data cable driver and programming software. Baofeng uv 9r waterproof usb programming cable driver cd. But i just went to the baofeng site and downloaded the free programming program perhaps the baofeng software includes a driver. Usb cable driver software download and install first for windows xp. If you purchased the baofeng uv series usb programming cable from buy. If you have the black baofeng cd look for the installer usb. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are a. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. 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.
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