So, you are waiting for your “R” and programming cable to hit your doormat but you have free
time to prepare the memory file? No worries, install the correct software package on your
computer, type in all your memories and save to a local file. Once the radio+cable arrives, install
proper drivers (for the cable), load the saved .dat or .3r file and upload it to the radio.
In other words: you don’t need the UV-3R to play with the programming software.
It should also be noted that the “Chirp” software will allow you to transfer most of your settings
from most other HTs that you own to the Baofeng.
Software Install - Mark II Upgrade
See the procedure described further below on how to fix the DDD.D25 problem.
How do I delete a memory channel?
Either over write it with a different channel, or use the programming software to clear the
channel.
How do I skip memories during scanning?
See the Tips&Tricks section.
Does Dual-Watch work during scanning?
Dual watch is a misnomer. If you program a “priority” channel with the software, during
scanning, this channel will be checked. The “dual watch” feature documented only works when
in VFO mode, checking the other VFO. For example, if you are listening on VHF, it will check
your UHF VFO periodically.
How do I set alphanumeric tags to memories?
As of September 2011AD neither MarkI nor MarkII support display of alphanumeric tags on
memories, even though the latest programming software shows a column for tagging. It has
been observed that alphanumeric tags are downloaded into the UV-3R, so when reading back
the radio on another computer or with the freshly opened software, tags do show up. Please
note that with UV-3R MarkI there could be some memory corruption issues (DCS activated in
place of CTCSS or nothing)..
From message #2801 (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UV-3R/message/2801):
with the Mark 2 UV3R, you can change the software (1.08 or above) to allow the entry
of alpha tags (names) against the frequency.
Look in C:\Program Files\UV3R\settings.ini (or the folder where you installed the
software to) and change the following line:
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