Ill try to make this in a list format because hopefully that will be the best way to make it clear. The baofeng bf888s is a very cool and inexpensive little radio that a lot of people purchase before realizing that there is no way to program the baofeng bf888s radio with just the radio, you have to purchase a programming cable, download the software, and learn what you are doing first. The status of the repeaters are set by one of the 95 admins or. Namely, frs only radios have channels 114 and have their channels clearly defined by the fcc regulation 95.
To gmrs general mobile radio service and twoway radio purists, that could not be further from the truth. Use the import function to choose a source file csv, chirp. I am giving you here csv list of iaru region 1 frequencies for vhf and uhf repeaters and simplex channels in csv format compatible with chirp. To the average consumer, a walkietalkie might as well work on the same frequencies an amfm radio does. These are recently created files and may have errors or omissions, please check carefully before using them especially on 60m. Program the baofeng uv5ra by and for new gmrs license. Repeaterbook has the status of the repeater as well that is unique to other repeater directories. Once the installer has downloaded, doubleclick on its icon and the installer will install chirp on your computer.
I test for a tech license in a couple weeks, no problem. Chirp allows me to enter frequencies into its spreadsheet for channel programming of my uv5r. Chirp is a free programming tool developed and distributed by dan smith, kk7ds, for windows, linux, and macos operating systems. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. Chirp is a fantastic piece of software that allows to program a wide variety of radios. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham.
The rsgb will be supplying the very latest uk repeater data for the rfinder which is a steadily growing worldwide repeater directory including irlp, echolink, allstar, dstar, mototrbo, and even winlink information. Next, connect your uv5x3 to your computer using the pc03 programming cable and turn on your radio. Feb 20, 2016 print this marine vhf uhf channel list and save it download. This article is for blind and visionimpaired amateur radio operators interested in using chirp to edit channel information stored in vhfuhf radios. Where do i find frequencies for progrogramming a uv5r radio. But with ither radios you must click ok in chirp immediately prior to performing the very last action on your radio. These reports will be much more detailed, informative and most importantly autogenerated and not subject to transcribing. When i do a proximity search or political search, all i get is a long list of empty channels. Repeater channels use repeaters, when available, to enable communication around obstacles or increase transmission distance. Does that mean that my radio cant access them because they are digital, etc additionally, when i import these into the radio, those grayed out channels become empty in the channel list. Each channel has option to display as either frequency or channel name.
Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Vhfuhf freq chirp file supporting amateur radio for the. This can be a big turn off but it doesnt have to be as programming the radio is pretty easy. If you do this, you simply type in the repeaters receive frequency and whether it is a plus or minus offset and if there is a tone, the tone frequencyand that is it.
Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Using chirp daily build for setting up the baofeng uv5ra vhfuhf tranceiver hopefullylegally for gmrs license holders who wants to use the frs, gmrs and murs channels without getting in trouble with the fcc. Uses the familiar rx frequency and offset for repeaters. Iaru r1 repeaters and simplex channel list socialhams. It has most of the southeastern washington 2m and 70cm band repeater and simplex channels, plus frsgmrs, marine, weather receive only and sar frequencies we might need. Repeater list downloads for dr mode radios dstar info. Contribute to sgub chirp channels development by creating an account on github. If you used the file i uploaded to dropbox the repeater channels are already set, 18 and 4148. How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp thesmokinape. I built a complete codeplug with every uhf ham repeater in alberta, plus ham simplex, plus gmrs receive only, plus lmr receive only, plus all the dmr repeaters in western canada with talk groups in a few days, working on it for an hour every day.
Dmr, dstar and fusion 5 all modes, analogue, dmr, dstar and fusion 6 repeaters up to and including uhf only alternative list new 7 packet list 8 voice repeaters list incl. Print this marine vhf uhf channel list and save it download. I just started using chirp to program my baofeng uv82hp. This download zip contains separate chirp csv files for each of. Bear with me, because theres a lot ive tried and nothing seems to be working. Download the chirp image file from the link below and upload that to your radio using chirp. Import my custom baofeng programming dat file or included chirp cvs file and youre done in seconds. Start chirp and download a temporary image of your target radio. Of course you will need a computer windows, mac, or linux and the best free baofeng programming software is chirp which can program the baofeng uv5r as well as many other radios. Here are what my channels look like after i edited the repeater information. Rfinder currently has over 175 countries and 50,000 repeaters in the directory. Programming file only 4kb download link is automatically emailed to your checkout email address. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio. Chirp software for editing channels in vhfuhf radios.
I am running chirp, latest version, and was trying to load repeater information from repeater book. For the local repeaters, tone mode settings depend on your local requirements. I have this radio connected to my pc and working with the chirp program. Chirp successfully replaces manufacturers rig programming software and in many cases outperforms them. Easily program a baofeng radio with chirp to store all the channels you need quickly and easily. Marine channel frequencies vhf uhf radio programming. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one.
On the next page, look for the reccomended version for your operating system highlighted in green and click on it to download the installer. Homebrew users can install chirp without the kk7ds runtime by running brew install tdsmithham chirp and then running chirp from the terminal. For suggested and unofficial channel usages see the family radio service and general mobile radio service wiki articles old frsgmrs channels. After filtering out nonop, dstar and dmr that means around 100 repeaters, which easily fit into the memory of a baofeng ht and many others. How to program a baofeng ham radio for repeaters made easy with chirp thesmokinape just a quick video showing how easy it is to program repeater information into a baofeng ham hand held radio. Programmer gordos top 100 for baofeng uv5r name receive frequency transmit frequency offset frequency offset direction operating mode tone mode ctcss rx ctcss tx power 55 winsun2 449.
Now, before you start screaming this is too technical let me say this. Survival channels for baofeng programming shtfhamfrspmr. Im trying to program my uv82 with chirp, and it seems to be fighting back every step of the way. Hopefully the frequency coordinating group has a website and hopefully you can download a set of repeater frequencies from them. I didnt do those channels in simplex as well, as i thought that would confuse people, and there are plenty of other simplex channels. Chirp csv files for vhf marine channels, jaktradio, ruter. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. For easier initial frequency programming, copy and paste, and importing frequency files from previous radios you may want to consider using the chirp programming software found above. You can set each to a different preprogrammed channel.
How to program the baofeng bf888s radio the best ham. It offers an easy to use interface compatible with windows, mac, and linux pcs. If you are wondering what amateur radio is about, its basically a two way radio service where licensed operators throughout the world experiment and communicate with each other on frequencies reserved for license holders. I cant speak for your radio specifically, but with chirp i have found that with some radios you must perform the last action then click ok in chirp to proceed. Australian uhf cb citizen band 80 channels for baofeng. If not, can anyone please give me a brief description how to utilize my local repeaters.
Chirp is a free, open source tool for programming frequencies, tones and offsets into many of todays vhfuhf radios using a pc, linux or apple computer and programming cord. Chirp only shows 21 channels this is the default memory range displayed for new installations. These sites can be found on the radio menu, query data source, then you can see a list of them. If duplex is set to none, then it is also the transmit frequency of the channel. Repeaters where the keeper has expressed a requirement for site privacy will not be included in these csv files. Worldwide amasteur radio repeaters, including all countries not listed above.
Repeaterbook is the easiest way to import repeater info for your location. North american amateur radio repeaters, including the usa and its territories, canada, and mexico. I am using chirp to import repeaters into my baofeng bff8hp. There are several warnings when go to use this software with this radio. Hit the vfomemory button to enter frequency modevfo 3. Click radioupload to radio, and chirp should download the memory channel information to your uv5x3. Updated descriptions of some of the ham repeater channels to be more consistent. World wide repeater directory for ham amateur radio vhf uhf. Oct 11, 2019 chirp can can sync your radio with the repeaters listed on several different sites. This will save you a lot of time getting the latest frequencies, offsets, and tone squelches etc. However, you really only need to pay attention to the well known channel the radio manufacturers like cobra, uniden, midland, etc. Keep in mind this is just the knowledge i have learnt from my own reading, someone may comment and correct me or teach me things, i encourage this, sorry if some of the information i post is incorrect.
All i need now is the ht and the programming cable, also on order. This device can use gmrs repeater channels in the united states, and cbrsprs repeater channels in australia and new zealand. How to program a baofeng ham radio for repeaters made easy with chirp thesmokinape links to products in the video. Mar 31, 2017 how to import data into chirp from repeater book. Gmrs repeaters, including all countries not listed above. Frsgmrs combined channel chart the radioreference wiki. The important bit is to have the duplex field empty.
For easier initial frequency programming, copy and paste, and importing frequency files from previous radios you may want to consider using the chirp. I have been playing around with some scripts to generate files which contain all useful uk repeaters on 70cm and can be imported straight into chirp. I know this should work as i have done it man times. There is only a single bank of 199 channels 1199 the same frequencies show in both displays a and b. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable.
Channels clearly labelled cb 01 to cb 80, and rpt 01 to rpt 16. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. You will need a usbtoradio programming cable that is made for use with your radio. The chirp software also links you to some online services radio import from data source that have many of the local frequencies already in suitable format for you to automatically transfer over to your radio. I have a new uv5r radio that i want to program now for use when i get my tech license, so everythings nice and legal. Practice social distancing, cover your cough, and wash your hands. Frs radios with 14 or fewer channels and up to 12 watt power output are still manufactured and sold. We thank you for your support of your local amateur radio repeater association. The directory currently has over 32,000 repeaters listed in its database and is adding more everyday. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. This download updates your icom id31, id51 all versions, id5100, id7100, and kenwood thd74 list of repeaters used by the near repeater function.
Sep 08, 2016 chirp csv files for vhf marine channels, jaktradio, ruter. The reports available will show differences in the listing from the last publish date and all the changes in the last year. You dont have to do anything special, they are right to go on the repeaters. Gordos top 100 for baofeng uv5r name scan add comment 0 gordo skip gordon west wb6noa simplex channel 1 1465200 skip 2meter simplex channel 2 1465500 skip newport disaster prep simplex channel 3 1465800 skip 2meter simplex channel 4 1475850 skip san clemente dana point simplex channel 5 4460000 scan 440 simplex calling channel. When i try and import from the reapeaterbook proximity query, some of the repeaters are grayed out. Im trying to program my uv82 with chirp, and it seems to. Nov 05, 2016 how to program a baofeng ham radio for repeaters made easy with chirp thesmokinape just a quick video showing how easy it is to program repeater information into a baofeng ham hand held radio. One end plugs into the usb port of your computer and the other plugs into the microphone jack of your radio.
Gmrs repeater channels are not available in canada. T o ins tall chirp, first go to the chirp website and click the get it. From 2018 changes to repeaters will be shown in difference reports that are available to download. Apr 20, 2017 a baofeng only holds like 128 channels, and once you get a rhythm, programming is a snap. With default security settings, you will need a special procedure to run it. The default pl tone for gmrs repeater channels is 141. Select the regions you require, and the bands available on your transceiver. Do i simply program the repeater offset within the frequencies i intend to use, and will that open the repeater anytime i use that frequency. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. A baofeng only holds like 128 channels, and once you get a rhythm, programming is a snap. Program the baofeng uv5ra by and for new gmrs license holder. Download baofeng vhf uhf csv file with hamfrspmrgmrsmursmarineweatherbusiness channels. Repeaterbook a free online repeater directory eth078.
General mobile radio service gmrs radio frequencies. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Emergency ham radio frequencies list and usage guide. Its used for programming a wide range of amateur radios of different makes and models, and in multiple formats and data sources. The baofeng uv5r programming software free download can be found on the chirp website.