![]() ![]() Once you have installed an English version of the Baofeng programing software, it’s time to connect to the radio. At the time of writing, it’s available for download from: We’ve looked online of an English version of the Baofeng UV-3R software. You don’t appear to need that program, but be aware that there may be an issue with this file. After installation, I had BF 3R v1.01.01 ()Ī word of caution: A quick scan of the CD set off my McAfee Antivirus – It reported the file BF-480.exe as having something called the “Generic Dropper.fg” Trojan. The last prompt after installation asks for a reboot. Although the installer is in Chinese, you can work through it easily, using the “N” button for “Next”. The installer is in Chinese, but the application is in English ![]() UV_3R_Setupv1.rar – The requires unpacking (the RAR Extract program Frog is on the CD).There seems to be no easy way to switch it into English UV_3R_Setup(2011-413).exe – This version installs in English, but the software is in Chinese.The programming software is in a folder labelled “UV-3R_UV100_UV200”, and there are two versions. The CD supplied with the programming lead comes with two versions of programming software, plus drivers for the lead (XP, Vista and Windows 7 versions) Installing the Programming Softwareīefore connecting the programming lead to the Baofeng, you should install the programming software. The leads are supplied with a min i-CD containing software and drivers. The lead comes in two parts, the USB part, and a 3.5mm to 3.5mm jack lead, which is used for connection to the UV-3R. The USB lead cost around $10 and was delivered direct from Hong Kong in about 10 days. A Baofeng Programming lead (Buy one on eBay: 409 Shop on eBay).We tested on a Windows XP machine, but we understand this works on Vista and Windows 7 too. This page outlines how to do that, and also includes a datafile of the repeaters in the Essex area. If you own a UV-3R, rather than programming it up from the radio’s software interface, you may want to invest in a programming lead, and set up the radio and memory presets faster using software on your PC. There’s a guide on how to set up this radio for access to the Essex GB3DA repeater here: Setting up the Baofeng UV-3R for GB3DA Danbury Repeater If you own one of these radios, you’ll know that setting up the UV-3R is fairly straightforward, but the lack of a numeric keypad can slow down setting up memory presets and repeater details. Please be detailed and follow the instructions in " How To Report Issues".The Baofeng UV-3R is a small and amazingly low-priced dual band ham radio – you can find out more on our Baofeng UV-3R Review. There, you may file a bug report, request a new feature, or request the implementation of a new radio. ![]()
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