Baofeng BF-UV5R User Manual

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BaoFeng BF-UV5R Programming Guide
INTRODUCTION
BaoFeng BF-UV5R is a dual-band (VHF, UHF) versatile amateur radio. It offers
128 channels, you can add or remove channels from scanning list and give
channels alphanumeric names via programming with a computer. With the
enhanced capabilities of the UV5R radio, this Programming Guide will help you
get a quick start to program the radio.
*If you have any problem with the BF-UV5R radio using or programming, please
don’t hesitate to contact us via support: walkietalkiesoftware.com. Also visit our
Facebook pages (TIDRADIO) for more help.It’s always our honor to help.
Contents
1. Preparation before Programming.......................................................................2
2. Manufacture Software Programming Process ................................................5
3. Chirp Software Programming Process...............................................................12

Baofeng BF-UV5R Specifications

General

Brand	Baofeng
Model	BF-UV5R
Category	Two-Way Radio
Language	English

Summary

Preparation Before Programming

Computer System Requirements

Specifies OS compatibility for programming software like Windows 7, 8, 10, 2000, Mac OS, and Linux.

FTDI Programming Cable

Details the included FTDI cable, its plug-and-play nature, and driver update procedures.

Software Download and Installation

Guides on obtaining and installing the manufacture or CHIRP programming software.

Connecting Walkie Talkie to Computer

Instructions for physically connecting the radio to the PC using the USB programming cable.

Selecting the Communication Port

Steps to identify the correct COM port in Device Manager for radio communication.

BaoFeng Manufacture Software Programming

Channel Information Parameters

Details of parameters like RX Freq, TX Freq, CTCSS/DCS, Power, W/N, PTT-ID, Busy, Scan, Signal, and Name.

Optional Features Configuration

Adjusting VOX, Squelch, Backlit, DTMF, FM Radio, Voice Prompt, Scanning, and VFO Mode settings.

Basic Settings and Channel Mode

Configures TOT, Squelch, VOX, Work Mode, and Channel Display options (CH, CH+Name, CH+Freq).

DTMF and Frequency Mode Settings

Configuring DTMF, Save Mode, Scan Mode, PTT-ID, PTT Delay, KB_LOCK, AutoLock, BCL, Beep, and Frequency steps.

FM Radio and Finalizing Settings

Enables FM Radio, Roger Beep, TX Under TDR Start, Dual Watch, and saving the configuration via 'Write'.

BaoFeng Chirp Software Programming

Downloading Radio Configuration

Steps to read data from the radio using Chirp software by selecting port, vendor, and model.

Memories Configuration

Adjusting channel parameters like Frequency, Tone, Mode, Power, and Skip within Chirp memories.

Advanced Settings and Uploading

Configuring basic/advanced settings, FM Radio, DTMF, and uploading modified data to the radio.