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Preparation before Programming

1. Computer System Requirements

Manufacture Programming Software Operating System: Windows 7, Windows 8

and Windows 10

CHIRP Programming Software Operating System: Windows 7\8\10,

Windows 2000, Mac OS, Linux

2. FTDI Programming Cable is Included

A.Come with an FTDI cable, it does not need to be installed with a driver. You

can just plug in and play directly.

1) If your computer did not automatically install the driver, you will need to

update the driver to the latest driver

Download the latest FTDI driver at :

bit.ly/driverfree

3. Software Download & Install

1) Turn on the computer, check if your computer system meets the

requirements.

2) Download the manufacture software on

walkietalkiesoftware.com

or CHIRP

software on

bit.ly/tidradiosoftware

3) Install the programming software

4. Connect your Walkie Talkie with Computer

1) USB programming cable connects with the computer end.

2) Connect the other end of the cable with your walkie talkie.

Summary of Contents for BF-UV5R

Page 1: ...hanced 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 Soft...

Page 2: ...ctly 1 If your computer did not automatically install the driver you will need to update the driver to the latest driver Download the latest FTDI driver at bit ly driverfree 3 Software Download Install 1 Turn on the computer check if your computer system meets the requirements 2 Download the manufacture software on walkietalkiesoftware com or CHIRP software on bit ly tidradiosoftware 3 Install the...

Page 3: ...is working but is not installed correctly into the radio Items to Check Radio is turned on The cable is FULLY inserted it can be deceiving but there is a double click Hold the cable into the radio some radios might not make contact without pressure A way to cheat dampen the pins of the cable before pushing it into the radio This will give a solid contact 5 How to choose your port 1 Get into Window...

Page 4: ...4 2 Open Device Manager and unfold Port COM LPT to check the existing port 3 FTDI programming cable port is USB Serial Port COM ...

Page 5: ... open the manufacture software Click Setting S Port and then Confirm the port the same as the port viewed by Device Manager then click the OK button 2 Click the Read button then click Start and ready to read the data from your radio Make sure the radio is turned on ...

Page 6: ...utes the speaker of the transceiver in the absence of a specific low level digital signal If the station you are listening to does not transmit this specific signal you will not hear anything TX QT DQT Transmitting CTCSS DCS Refer to the DCS table and CTCSS table in the manual Transmits a specific low level digital signal to unlock the squelch of a distant receiver usually a repeater POWER Transmi...

Page 7: ...de whether add the channel to the scan list ON the channel is added to scan list OFF the channel cannot be scanned Signal Signal code 1 15 Selects 1 of 15 DTMF codes The DTMF codes are programmed with software and are up to 5 digits each Name Customize channel name Up to 10 digits Support alphanumeric channel name 4 Click Optional Features under Edit a page of Optional Features will pop up you can...

Page 8: ...OFF or 1 9 levels The higher level the stronger the signal must be to in mute the speaker VOX Voice operated TX 0 10 When enabled it is not necessary to push the PTT button on the transceiver Adjust the gain level to an appropriate sensitivity to allow smooth transmission Voice Annunciation OFF English Chin ese Switch the language of menu display and voice prompts ABR Display time OFF 0 5 s Time o...

Page 9: ... battery lasts When enabled a word or two might be missed when the frequency being monitored becomes active Scan mode TO Time Operation scanning will resume after a fixed time has passed Scanning Resume Method CO Carrier Operation Scanning Resume Method scanning will resume after the signal disappears SE Search Operation scanning will not resume PTT_ID OFF No ID is sent When to Send PTT ID Codes a...

Page 10: ...e radio will transmit the signal when you press the PTT key Beep keypad beep Allows audible confirmation of a key press D Frequency mode STEP Select the amount of frequency change in VFO Frequency mode when scanning or pressing the keys SFT_D Enable access of repeaters in VFO Frequency Mode OFF TX RX simplex TX will be shifted higher than RX in frequency TX will be shifted lower than RX in frequen...

Page 11: ...t Transmit selection while in Dual Watch mode when enabled priority is returned to selected display once the signal in the other display disappears TDR Dual Watch mode the ability to monitor two channels at once can be a valuable asse 5 Finally all the modification will be saved by clicking the Write button then clicking the Start button on the popup And you can check the setting you modified afte...

Page 12: ... corresponding cable driver port and select Model UV 5R under Vendor Baofeng then click OK to read the radio 3 And you will come to the page of Memories in which you can adjust the limited parameters For the explanation of Channel TX Frequency RX Frequency CTCSS DCS High Low Power and Wide Narrow Band Please refer to introduction above ...

Page 13: ...n if you switch to the page of Settings you can adjust the limited parameters For the explanation of VOX Function Squelch Backlit DTMF FM Radio Voice Prompt Scanning VFO Mode Please refer to introduction above ...

Page 14: ...u can check the settings you modified after reboot the radio If you have any problem with the BaoFeng 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 ...

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