We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. I have done some modification on my radio and i can say that the continue reading some hardware modifications for baofengs uv5ruv82. You have to use the uv5r software to program the gt3 mark ii. Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. The example shown in this video is what happens to mine. The following safety precautions shall always be observed during operation, service and repair of this equipment. This is a problem i have found with my baofeng uv5r dual band handheld radio. So instead of selecting something, i put in the name of the port as it appears in the device manager. Baofeng uv5raplus with soft case fix version by 409shop409. Adjusting baofeng squelch, first results ham radio blog. The radio is part 90 certified with the added ability to lock out via software reprogramming or tampering in the field.
How to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv5r the firmware version displayed on the lcd display isnt necessarily the one thats actually in the radio. Twoway radios free delivery possible on eligible purchases. In some cases, a repeater may require a digital code squelch, or dcs, tone to access it. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. The various other vendors often permit their dealers to sell the software online i. Buy baofeng uv5r plus dualband 6174400480 mhz fm ham twoway radio black. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software installing the baofeng programming cable can be relatively easy, if you know how. We are targeting this page at the absolute beginner. The baofeng uv5r radio, just about every ham active on vhfuhf has one. One thing to pay attention to though is the fact that a lot of ham repeaters require a pl tone tcts and the correct tone on the baofeng from your radio to open the repeater receivers squelch but do not necessarily pass or transmit a tone on the outputor, in rarer cases, they. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. All tests are performed in carrier squelch mode on all radios without any subaudible tone or digital squelch involved. We not only sell baofeng, but we have taken the time to improve baofeng for everyone.
Programming software rss for the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 series of portable radios. Its solidly made, seems to behave well, and does a better job than our previous baofeng models. How to fix a baofeng uv5r that stops receiving after chirp file is uploaded this entry was posted on october 1, 2014 by rick. Also instructing your friend not to talk immediately after pressing ptt button, waiting about 1 sec before start talking.
Buy baofeng pofung uv82 dualband 6174400520 mhz fm ham twoway radio, transceiver 2pack. Everything related to baofeng radios, and other similar models. When the transmitting baofeng unkeys, the receiving baofeng does not hear any squelch tail, and has a. I set the radio to vhf and made sure the pl tone was off. Fixing the baofeng squelch levels uv5r uv82 f8hp series. Can such a setup work with a baofeng uv5re plus transceiver. Using chirp software, i was able to set the squelch settings to the settings below on the. Best value baofeng radio software great deals on baofeng. This link is listed in our web site directory since wednesday mar 4 2020, and till today fixing poor squelch levels on baofeng radios has been followed for a total of 76 times. The solution that worked for me was to find a factory image from a radio with the firmware version i have which.
Programming the baofeng bf888s radio using chirp youtube. The baofeng uv5ra radio is a compact device that has all the functions of best baofeng radio for a reasonable price. Using the chirp service menu i was able to set my radio, on each band, 2 and 1 14 meter, for 122dbm squelch opening at level 1 which produced a 9db sinad signal and then each increase in squelch setting results in a further 2 db tightening of the squelch threshold. The documentation that comes with the radio is inadequate for beginners, and even for advanced users has several errors and omissions.
I changed the setting for slot zero from zero to 17. Latest baofeng uv5r series baofeng radio baofeng tech. In telecommunications, squelch is a circuit function that acts to suppress the audio or video output of a receiver in the absence of a sufficiently strong desired input signal. The squelch will open as soon as soon as the slightest, weakest signal imaginable is present, which in turn will switch on the lcd backlight and signal indicator. How to change settings in chirp for a baofeng radio. These are not my own but an article found on the internet from dg2iaq and kx3dx. From testing baofeng radios and fixing bugs to preparing the users guide we pay attention to every single detail. But on august 1, 2018 the fcc isued a citation and order. How to fix a baofeng uv5r that stops receiving after. In this radio the squelch settings not the userselected 0 through 9 but the internal numbers assigned to each of those 10 levels go from 0 to 255. The baofeng uvb6 is excellent value and a very popular choice. When i open chirp, click radio, then click download from radio, the popup that i assume to be the standard popup, pops up.
An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Oct 27, 2016 this week i have actually two videos on the baofeng dm5r radio. I program them all the same way using a programming cable and chirp software from the same working profile. Using chirp software, i was able to set the squelch settings to the settings below on the settings tab under service settings as the picture shows. Uv5ruv82 squelch levels miklor radio information site. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. I select baofeng and uv82, but theres nothing in the port drop down list. If youre into fixing and breaking things then this article is a must try.
How do i troubleshoot a baofeng uv5r that wont receive. I saw on youtube that some software, with another brand transceiver, can command the transceiver to scan a range of frequencies and display a running waterfall display of scanned results. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. The baofeng service settings of the chirp software are explained on the chirp site.
This is a collection of programming helps also known as cheat sheets for many common amateur radios. This is not compatible with uvb5b6 or bf888s models due to differences in firmware. The fix most standard factory levels range from a low of 1422 to a high of 4048, both of which are low, and offer very little variation of squelch levels. It appears to behave like the squelch setting is too high, but its currently set to 3. Baofeng uv5r the chinese radio documentation project. Radioddity is the place to go for all your amateur, business and freelicense radio needs. The example shown in this video is what happens to mine on 2m band vhf only, uhf is not affected. Adding to that attribute, the antenna is a high gain aerial with a decent range. How to fix the comm error in the programming software, on a baofeng, wouxun or other chinese af5dn duration. The crackling noise occurs only when the radio is simultaneously. The baofeng uv5r is an extremely versatile and inexpensive dual band handheld radio, which makes it one of the most popular and biggest selling transceivers around the world today. The smallest noise burst would easily pop open the squelch. This page contains resources for troubleshooting and resolving known and unknown issues with the baofeng uv5r and other baofeng series radios. Dec 01, 20 this is a problem i have found with my baofeng uv5r dual band handheld radio.
Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. Is there any pc remote control software for the baofeng uv. About fixing poor squelch levels on baofeng radios the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Here are some hardware modification to improve your baofeng s radio performance. Uv5r settings tab in chirp is blank, radio just bought. Radio working perfectly at the moment and i can program it with baofeng software, but chirp wont read my radio anymore. Compared to previous baofeng radios the uv82c radios come with a much louder speaker 1 watt, a more solid case with larger buttons, and a new chipset and pcb board that outperforms the range, accuracy, and output of the previous baofeng chipsets.
The main category is baofeng uv5r that is about dual band vhf uhf handheld transceiver. Now that you maybe have had a chance to try it out on the local repeater or simplex. What to do with your baofeng radio average guy tech. For reference, a 126 dbm level will open the squelch with anything above a noise burst, while 18 dbm will not open the squelch at all. An article describing how to use chirp to easily copy frequencies from two different radio types. The baofeng support homepage is your starting point for help with baofeng products, featuring software, manuals, support downloads, tech specs, troubleshooting pages, and tutorials. Baofeng bf888s software install tutorial by 409shop409. Vitor, chirp could easily be updated to allow the keying in the same frequency ranges that you have included in your baofeng software hack. Baofeng uv5r uv82 squelch issue resolution page 2 qrz. Baofeng radio us the official baofeng us distributor. A dcs tone is similar to a ctcss tone in that it is subaudible and opens the squelch of a repeater when a station is trying to access it.
Tone squelch also makes small delay for opening squelch, but it should not be much significant. The smallest noise burst would easily open the squelch regardless of setting 0. There are too many baofengpofung models, variants, and firmware versions to. Chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. I will stick with the 5r for this article since it is what i know. Push orange vm button if necessary to enter frequency vfo mode no channel number is shown if voice mode is on the radio will announce. Btech uv2501 and uv5001 squelch engineer software btech. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. Squelch levels improved somewhat over time, but it just wasnt enough. Fixing poor squelch levels on baofeng radios gcvarc. The factory squelch settings on these models has long been known to have little or no impact on the actual squelch level. Follow us on social media instagram facebook youtube. When you buy through baofeng tech, you are supporting new radios and advancements from the affordable radio movement. Fixing poor squelch levels on baofeng radios resource.
Using the settings below spreads the range from 2105. Added and removed ctcss and dcs tones to see if it changes anything. Typically each series or individual radio requires its own software package. The solvents in the glue may cause damage to the battery casing. Survival channels for baofeng programming shtfhamfrspmr. For what its worth, the radio still transmits just fine. How to fix a baofeng uv5r that stops receiving after chirp file is uploaded resolving an issue that occurs after loading a chirp. The chinese radio documentation project 4 initial setup do not use any form of glue to fix the screws on the battery clip. There are also a few non rigrelated references, see left below.
Jan 21, 2015 a little followup about a different baofeng. The problem with the uv5r any variety is that squelch levels dont mean much, if anything. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. Jan 21, 2015 using the chirp service menu i was able to set my radio, on each band, 2 and 1 14 meter, for 122dbm squelch opening at level 1 which produced a 9db sinad signal and then each increase in squelch setting results in a further 2 db tightening of the squelch threshold. I wanted to see if that would close the open squelch. Baofeng uv5r uv82 squelch issue resolution qrz forums.
After downloading the radio s factory settings i checked the squelch settings. Many new ham licensees start with a basic handheld radio. Thanks to all who have contributed to this listing. 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. In the first video, i am going through the baofeng dm5r programming software for the radio and in the second one, i am going through the dmr menus of the radio, particularly the messages and contacts and how they are used. Second, if someone could post an image of their radio as captured by chirp, not the oem software before they attempt the fix, that would be great. Battery before attaching or removing the battery make sure your radio is turned off by turning the powervolume knob all the way counterclockwise. Third, if anyone fixes their radio and can try breaking it again with chirp, please attach beforeafter images, as well as details about the procedure. Main website for downloading software, drivers and general info on all supported radios. Gmrs two way radio gmrs repeater compatible with dual band vhfuhf scanning receiver dual watch baofeng uv82hp. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. How to quickly synchronize the display on the btech uv5x3 uv5x3 radio software downloads and support.
How to fix a baofeng uv5r that stops receiving after chirp. Chirp allows you to select values up to 123, however anything much over 105 will not open the squelch. Jan 20, 2017 so you picked up a new baofeng radio, either a 5r or something else. This equipment shall be serviced by qualified technicians only. To obtain motorola software see the sticky in the motorola forum. Adjusting baofeng squelch, first results ham radio blog pd0ac. Baofeng amateur radio transceiver february 28, 2017 by mark hughes this teardown looks at some of the circuitry inside baofengs dualband handheld transceiver. Baofeng uv5r radio crackle issue please help youtube. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Baofeng radio us is the authorized distributor of baofeng products, introducing new range of baofeng radios. Although the above settings 0105 will take the squelch range through the radios entire capability, i found that any setting over 65 was too tight for my normal use. Dcs tones are, however, very rarely used on the amateur radio bands.
Programming this radio is also easy and userfriendly. Jan 22, 2015 this is a software modification that resets the squelch to enable higher tighter levels of squelch, controlled by the baofeng radios squelch setting. As i understand it, this is to ensure the squelch stays off while the repeater or the ht is transmitting, to prevent breakups at the receiving end. The default bf squelch levels are too low around 4060, youll need to update the squelch levels say with chirp software. The baofeng uv5r is an extremely versatile and inexpensive dual band handheld radio, which makes it one of the most popular and. When the transmitting baofeng unkeys, the receiving baofeng does not hear any squelch tail, and has a smooth unkey. Fixing poor squelch levels on baofeng radios ham radio blog. Amateur radio baofeng uvb5 plus walkie talkie power portable ham two way radio vhf uhf. At this time our dmr radios are not compatible with chirp. Squelch needs to be set above the noise floor to use the scan function. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio.
Various repeaters have different tone figures listed in for instance, 107. Fixing poor squelch levels on baofeng radios ham radio. Also on the channels that ise pl tones, there is a awful squelch tail on the receive. I just received a uvb5 which is also supported by chirp.
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