How do I program my Baofeng UV 5R to my computer?

Click Go to Radio on the menu bar and choose Download From Radio. Choose the COM Port number for the USB cable, the Vendor (Baofeng) and the model of the radio (such as UV-5R) from the drop down lists in the pop-up box. Your radio should be connected to the computer and CHIRP should now be able to communicate with it.

How do I program my Baofeng UV 5R plus?

How to manually program the Baofeng UV-5R from the keypad

Press [VFO/MR] and enter Frequency Mode.
Press [A/B] and choose the A Side (upper display).
Press [BAND] for the frequency band.
Disable TDR (Dual Watch/Dual Standby).
Enter the frequency.
optional – Enter the transmit CTCSS/DCS code.

How do you program a Baofeng UV 5R for police scanner?

Here’s how you can do it properly.

On the radio, press the [VFO/MR] setting and press Frequency Mode.
Press the [A/B] setting and select the A side.
Press on the [BAND] button to receive a frequency band.
Disable the TDR (Dual Standby/Dual Watch)
Start entering the frequency.
Next, enter in the DCS/CTCSS Code.

Is chirp safe to download?

If you downloaded Chirp from anywhere but the official site, then you are likely to get nailed. If you did download it from the official site, it’s likely a false positive. Several other programming packages – FreeScan being notable for this – also cause false positives.

What is chirp programming?

CHIRP is free Ham radio programming software that manages the radio’s address book by plugging the radio into your computer. It’s open source and works with the three major desktop operating systems (Windows, macOS, and Linux), but if you have a choice, use Windows because it avoids some minor frustrations.

Can I use a Baofeng without license?

Without a license, it is legal to use for receive-only. A license is needed for transmitting. Be careful. Reportedly, that radio is able to also transmit out-of-amateur-bands, for which you will not be licensed, and for which there are penalties.

Is the Baofeng GT 3tp waterproof?

The part we love about this radio is that it comes with a hand microphone, and an upgraded whip antenna. It is also 8watts of power, you can charge it from your vehicle, and is rated dustproof, waterproof, and drop resistant!

Are Baofeng waterproof?

For the Baofeng waterproof radio, three brands stick out. That is the Baofeng UV-9r, the Baofeng BF-A58, and Baofeng GT-3WP. The three radios are both water and dust resistant.

Is the Baofeng UV 5r illegal?

While it’s true many of the Baofengs are wide open on any frequency in the 136–174Mhz and 400–520Mhz range, and it is illegal to import, market and sell these devices, it is not illegal to own or operate these devices if you are a licensed Amateur radio operator and you are operating only on amateur radio frequencies.

How to program Baofeng uv-5r series with programming software?

How to Program Baofeng UV-5R Series with Programming Software 1 Turn on the computer, check if your computer system meets the requirements. 2 Download the manufacture programming software on baofengradio.com or CHIRP programming software. 3 Install the programming software. 4 Connect your Walkie Talkie with Computer More

Is the tenway UV 5R Pro compatible with STPE?

Compatible with theUV-5R, UV-5R Pro, UV-5RA and more. Stpe 1. Install USB Driver Stpe 2. Install Programming Software Stpe 3. How to Program Tenway UV-5R Pro with Software V1.0

How to set radio chirp on uv-5r?

The choices are None, Positive or Negative. Simplex channels will use off. For Duplex frequencies the accepted national band plan recommends for 2 Meter: Minus < 147.0 > Plus and for 70cm: Plus < 445.0 > Minus. Chirp will automatically set this for you but you can override it for not standard frequencies. 12.