Baofeng Uv-10r Programming Software Now

| 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) |

Prevents transmitting on an active channel – good for repeater etiquette. Found under Settings → BCL.

For those who prefer open source:

CHIRP note: As of 2025, full UV-10R support is experimental. Always keep a factory backup.

Right-click it > Properties > Port Settings > Set Bits per second to 9600.

| Issue | Likely Cause | Solution | |--------|----------------|----------------| | "Radio not detected" | Wrong COM port or driver | Check Device Manager; reinstall driver | | "Communication timeout" | Cable not fully inserted | Plug firmly; try another USB port | | "Read/Write stops at 50%" | Voltage drop during flash | Use fully charged battery; disable power-saving in Windows USB settings | | Garbage frequencies shown | Wrong software version (UV-5R software) | Use only official UV-10R CPS | | Software crashes on launch | Missing runtime files | Install VC++ Redistributable 2010/2015 | Baofeng Uv-10r Programming Software

Plug in the cable (do not connect to radio yet).

Open Device Manager → Ports (COM & LPT). Note the COM port number (e.g., COM3).

If you see a yellow exclamation, right-click → Update driver → Browse my computer → Let me pick → Select “Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port (version 3.2.0.0)”.

Set Bits per second to 9600 (default for UV-10R).

If you are a fan of the open-source CHIRP software, you might hit a wall. As of this writing, the daily build of CHIRP does not natively support the UV-10R. The UV-10R uses a slightly different chipset than the standard "UV-5R" family.

Do not try to force the UV-5R driver onto your UV-10R. Users report that this causes "Earpiece volume lock" or "TX Error" messages. | Feature | UV-5R | UV-10R | |----------|--------|---------|

| Error Message | Likely Fix | |---------------|-------------| | “Check connection” | Radio not ON, or cable not fully seated. | | “COM port not found” | Driver not installed or wrong COM port. | | “Timeout” | Try a different USB port; lower baud rate to 4800 in Device Manager. | | “Unknown response” | Radio model mismatch – ensure you have UV-10R software, not UV-5R. |