| Feature | UV-5R | UV-10R | |----------|--------|---------| | CHIRP support | Yes (stable) | No (experimental/unmaintained) | | Channel capacity | 128 | 199 | | Software interface | Basic grid | Slightly more modern grid | | CTCSS scanning | Yes (via CHIRP) | No (not in official software) | | GPS programming | N/A | Yes (UV-10R GPS variant only) |
Once you have the OEM software installed and the cable connected:
After editing channels:
While the official software works, most hams prefer CHIRP (the free, open-source radio programming tool). However, there is a catch regarding the UV-10R.
The official CPS can export to CSV (File → Export). Edit in Excel or Notepad, then import back. Be careful with formatting – extra spaces break uploads. Baofeng Uv-10r Programming Software
As of the last major update, the standard CHIRP build (CHIRP-next) does not officially list the "UV-10R." It supports the UV-5R platform. The UV-10R uses a different CPU chipset (often the BK4819 or similar).
However: Many users have success selecting a "Baofeng UV-82" or "BF-888" profile. Proceed with caution. Using the wrong firmware profile can write garbage data to the radio, locking it up (requiring a factory reset via a key combo). | Feature | UV-5R | UV-10R | |----------|--------|---------|
Before diving into the software itself, let's address why manual programming isn't ideal for the UV-10R.
Typing in a repeater offset, tone, and shift direction using a 12-key pad is slow and error-prone. Programming software allows you to: Typing in a repeater offset, tone, and shift