Chirp is choking on the nonnumeric character when trying to parse the version number which should be 297. You will need to install chirp and download the prolific driver for the cable. Baofeng gt3 mk2 quick unboxing and field test against 6 other radios. Well you answer is spot on, i was thinking of getting the gt3 mark ii and wondering if the gt3 mark ii will handle noise better at my location. When i was programming it last night we were trying to program one of our local repeaters to the radio. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software. May 16, 2014 the mark ii has a different, supposedly better antenna. Programming there are always people having problems with programming their baofeng radios.
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. You might be familiar with the baofeng gt3, but now there is a mark ii, purchased at, which is the sa. So i have 2 baofeng gt3 mark iis, lets call them radio1 and radio2. Jan 07, 2015 most all of the programming i do is using a laptop along with special software and a programing cable. Hello and welcome back the menu system is used to change how the radio works, output power, change language, vox, and many other things. One package is for conventional programming and the other for trunked programming. Rt systems bao gt3 software is designed specifically for the baofeng gt3 radio.
New baofeng gt3 mark ii with 23cm high gain antenna qrz. The uv5r, ra, rb, rc, e5, f8, gt3, etc are all cousins. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. You have to do this sequence in about 5 sec or the radio reverts back to listening mode. The gt3tp mark iii is upgraded version of gt3 with tripower 8w4w1w. How do you programm a baofeng gt3 markii qrz forums. Major firmware update the dmr6x2 requires a full reset after update see included documentation for directions on this procedure. Rt systems baogt3 software is designed specifically for the baofeng gt3 radio. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software.
Most all of the programming i do is using a laptop along with special software and a programing cable. This is the new baofeng radio desktop charger for baofeng gt3 gt3tp functions. The baogt3 radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. This program is for so much more than just memory management. Baofeng desktop charger cradle for baofeng gt3 mark ii gt. As soon as the body of the radio is slightly wider than, lets say, a standard uv5r, the 3. Some said they couldnt get this new radio to program or they did not know which software to use. Dec 17, 20 some said they couldnt get this new radio to program or they did not know which software to use.
Jan 15, 2016 manual programing a baofeng gt3 ii hello and welcome back i thought i would show how to program a baofeng radio manually for those who dont have a programming cable. The gt3 series is nothing more than the electronics of a uv5r mounted in a fancy case. My beginning in amateur radiobaofeng gt3tp mark iii enhanced. Again youtube has been a huge help and once i programmed a few baofeng radios it was a breeze. Compatible with motorola mototrbo and supporting tier 1 and timeslot 1 only. Feb 03, 2016 typically each series or individual radio requires its own software package. New baofeng gt3 mark ii with 23cm high gain antenna qrz forums. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and. The issue i have is that radio1 can open a repeater, even at low power 1w, but radio2 cannot.
The bff8hp is a dual band handheld radio that improves on the uv5r with more transmit power based on a new generation chipset along with new concierge service. Typically each series or individual radio requires its own software package. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Using the menu function, you can change output power, step sizes, ect. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on.
Driver for baofeng gt3tp usb connector fix for windows 10 ever since upgrading to windows 10, i have been unable to get my baofeng gt3tb radio to communicate with my computer using my old prolific usb to serial driver. Jun 29, 2014 you might be familiar with the baofeng gt3, but now there is a mark ii, purchased at, which is the sa. Although the simple case on the gt3 small improvement feels better to carry and the speaker is open for a better sound. First, there are 39 setting in the radio, 16 are explained in the manual, the hardcopy manual you can read with a magnifier or the pdf you. You do not have to put the radio into a programming mode. User manual gt 3 user manual deutsch gt3 user manual deutsch.
Also, the ptt switch can be set to function as either a dual or single ptt. Hello, im doing two parts of my uk amateur licence in a few weeks and id like to know which of these radios would be the best to buy. Utilizing the latest rda1846s rf ic, the gt3 mark ii excels in realworld performance with its enhanced antiinterference capabilities. Describe your experience with the baofeng gt3tp mark iii tripower 148w and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. The gt3tp markiii is upgraded version of gt3 with tripower 8w4w1w. Baofeng baofeng gt3 pofung mark ii two way radio dual. Programming your baofeng gt3 with the cable on windows 10. In addition, gt3 mark ii provides new noisereduction features to block out noises caused by signal intensity changes along with tail tone elimination when transmitting or receiving signals between 50hz with.
All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. Programming frequency mode is fairly simple, select frequency mode by pressing the vfomr button until you hear frequency mode, then just enter the frequency and thats it. Jan 10, 2015 23cm high gain antenna allows baofeng gt3 mark ii to transmit in 8km. Jun 11, 2014 typically each series or individual radio requires its own software package. There is now an updated model from baofeng called gt3. Please note that radio2 used to be able to open the repeater and that the two radios can talk to each other. New baofeng gt3 mark ii with 23cm high gain antenna. Compatible with kplug earpiececable package content.
Sainsonic inf641 antenna which is flexible, lightweight, fine shape. G4ilos usb programming cable firmware baofeng programming software baofeng programming software mark ii chirp programming software alternative alpha tags note. The reason i ask specifically between these models is that i am able to get them from amazon prime for next day delivery and get it brought to me by a visitor i am currently out of the uk so, if you had to buy one between the uv5re, uv5x, uv6r, gt3. The gt3 uses a newer 2nd generation chipset, but other than that, they are identical. Hys tc507 vhf marine transceiver 25 watt fixed mount marine vhf radio. Baofeng gt3 dmr mark iv dual band walkie talkie compatible. And of course that was my original question is the gt3 ready to go outofthebox after of course the initial programming of either ham radio frequencies or grms channels frequencies, with the gt3tp you have to open the transmit and receive via computer program, out of the box it will not operate on ham band or grms band frequencies, thats a. When you update your radio using the software, any fm broadcast stations you have stored will be erased. Here are the links to the software and drivers, and watch the video for instruction. Baofeng gt3 radio successfully programmed with chirp software. Jun 12, 2014 and of course that was my original question is the gt3 ready to go outofthebox after of course the initial programming of either ham radio frequencies or grms channels frequencies, with the gt3tp you have to open the transmit and receive via computer program, out of the box it will not operate on ham band or grms band frequencies, thats a. I searched several sites trying to figure out where i could get a new suitable driver. Dec 14, 2014 well you answer is spot on, i was thinking of getting the gt3 mark ii and wondering if the gt3 mark ii will handle noise better at my location. Btech dmr firmware and software updates baofeng tech.
The repeater has an input frequency but when we put it in the radio it wouldnt let me key up at all. Chirp works great for all my other baofeng radios just not on the gt3 s cant get it to recognize the radios. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. It heats up quickly,its much better in converting rf to heat than efficiently radiating it. Ham radio crash course baofeng uv5r family radio programming and settings part 1 duration. The usual uv5r programming cable does fit, but needs a good shove to squidge some of the yellow bumper. For those that prefer video tutorials, here is one featuring the gt3, but might be helpful to uv5r users. The one and only gt3 mark ii the gt3 mark ii was developed in collaboration with baofeng and sainsonic. I have two of these units, one with current firmware and one with older bfb297 firmware.
I guess the only think to do is to get one since none of my friend has one. Biggest difference is the mark iii is actually the gt3tp which is the tripower. Chirp can only work when the user provides a complete and fully working connection between the radio and computer. Desktop charger cradle for baofeng gt3 mark ii gt3tp twoway radio walkie talkie transceiver euusuk 110v240v volt plug. New 23cm high gain antenna allows gt3tp to transmit much further. Most programming cables have a connector mounted under a 90 degree angle, which is not the best way to do things. The rda5802n has a powerful lowif digital audio processor, this make it have optimum sound quality with varying reception conditions. The radio is part 90 certified with the added ability to lock out via software reprogramming or tampering in the field. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. I will keep my uv5r though this is a really nice ht as it is. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. This may be more reliable, since only the a display works for programming memories, thus, the radio can only remember one offset value for programming purposes. Any one have a suggestion on how to program with chirp software. By the way i use the exact same cable and software on the gt3 as i do my other baofeng uv5rs.
By ordering in huge quantities, a dealer can have the cosmetic appearance altered and the label changed, but it is still essentially the same radio. If your long winded like myself the gt3 also takes longer to get hot then the uv5r. Need help with my baofeng gt3 mark ii radioreference. You can add an occasional plus or mk ii to the mix as well. Setting chirp on the 962014 daily build to a uv5r worked on the current firmware, but it some how disabled the speaker on the older firmware. If i try with a baofeng gt3 mark ii bfb29, nothing happens. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range. Use the programmer to quickly and easily enter memory channel specifics and set menu details. Baofeng gt3 mark ii dual band 5w better antenna vox. 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.
A fancy case that can prevent the programming cable from being fully plugged in. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. Just set into the chirp software that you are programming a uv5r. I would give this radio a great rating but for the lack of coherent documentation and worthless programming software. Just a simple video on how to program baofeng gt3 via a computer with usb programming cable.
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