Updated: I confirmed today, this does not work with the newest "2.0" software available. I am hoping i may have the old software somewhere.. Trying to confirm.
@HAMRADIODUDE *EDIT* Couldn't find UV-5G. Changed vendor to Radioditty as you have. In Chirp, I don't have the "Import from Data Source" Are you using the Legacy Chirp or Next?
@@HAMRADIODUDEyep, seems like the new ones are locked down. Mine were sold as "UV-5R GMRS" radios. I have a mobile GMRS for my jeep and now I have my ham license as well I was hoping to unlock it rather than buy a new radio.
I discovered on my UV-5X radios, if I used the UV-5R test/diag Chirp driver for when they were first getting support for the UV-5X. I could directly write TX frequencies into the radio from within Chirp. I want to say there was a developer mode involved. Anyway, by going this route no text editing. Just load up the diag driver, connect to the radio, pull channels, adjust channels, push to radio. This works for at least channels between 18-40. Haven't loaded up any additional channels yet.
Nice. Gives me motivation to look into doing something similar with my new UV-5R that is locked. Even if I can't unlock the 5R, your workaround means I can buy the 5G and then make it work for amateur radio.
I just expiericned the same issue with my new UV-5R , i have an older UV-5R and im able to TX on it. the new version is locked, wondering if i could copy and paste all the settings and unlock the new version?
Dude this is awesome! I would love to see a similar video on the new uv5r and how to unlock frs and gmrs so it works like the uv5r radios of Christmas past.
This MOD is also useful to those who live in areas with few or no GMRS Repeaters. By using the GMRS Repeater Inputs as (8) add'l simplex channels. The key to make it work is to disable TONEs on those frequencies. GMRS Repeaters use TONEs for access or to activate. Disabling TONEs ensures no accidental awakening of any nearby GMRS Repeater(s). In my town, a medium sized big city, there are only (2) GMRS Repeaters within 30+ miles. So this hack comes in really handy, with little to no repeater issues. Using the 467 channels as SIMPLEX channels also reduces chances of FRS Radio Users from harassing you. A freedom from the kiddies/kiddos/brats that over saturate FRS in some areas.
They are facing pressure from the FCC and Amazon. I expect more locked down radios from now on. I don't know if the locks will be bypassable but I suspect more pressure will cause them to lock it down harder.
I agree. Baofeng was definitely very concerned about this. They told me the was has a hardware limitation which wouldn't allow one to write to ch 31 and higher. It doesn't. They made excuses that I had developer software that was unauthorized to have.... I don't. Then they said the xml notepad was a developer software internal to baofeng... It's not. Finally, they admitted they are scared about the FCC. I assume Baofeng is trying to get away with the least amount of work possible but still wants their certification. This is just going to continue to be more difficult for them.
That's why like older cars I also run older radios no big dollar conversions or expensive hassles and quality is also much better with most older being very easy to modify..
Try changing the "off" to "(none)" in the duplex column. This worked to allow transmitting on the UV-9G. I would save a GMRS frequency from "VFO" to "MR" the radio but it would not transmit. Open Chirp and found the duplex setting was "off". Switched it to "(none)" and uploaded to raido and it would transmit.
I just used the TIDradio BT programming dongle on the GM-5R GMRS variant and I was able to enter the TX freq for channels 31+. No need for the installer software or xml. Not sure if this works with other radios but it did on mine
Thanks for experimenting and publishing your videos for all of us to enjoy! I am of course subscribed with notifications turned on and thumbs up! 73 W3GUY
Hey HRD. I just had a friend order several UV-5Rs and the GMRS frequencies are blocked. CHIRP says that they are open. I can receive from these new HTs but I cant transmit on GMRS. Do you think that there is a similar solution to this. I don't want him to have to send back his radios.
to all the people who say this no longer works, didnt do it right, i found all the files with no problem and was able to succesfully transmit on gmrs and on repeaters. thank you! this method does still work.
Okay, I just ordered two of them off of Amazon with my own money to do this again. Also please note the UV 5G being referred to is the GMRS version and not the other UV 5G that was horribly named with the same convention
@HAMRADIODUDE not sure if it makes a difference but the one I couldn't program has a sticker inside the back that says gmrs/30 while the older one I was able to get to work has a sticker that just says gmrs.
Thanks for posting this! So; I gave this a try. And it works-- sort of? If I key up a frequency (trying the national simplex freq to start), it definitely keys up another handheld I have nearby. But I can't hear anything. Attempting to call a local repeater also yields no results. So it seems to key up and transmit; but it transmits dead air and doesn't seem to pick up the mic. Is this some other layer they've added (just got mine a couple of days ago; they're the 5G and seem a bit newer because they have SMA-M antennas with no set screw), or am I doing something wrong?
@@HAMRADIODUDE I can't tell if you're really really smart or I'm really really stupid because that's exactly what it was. (I'm just kidding I can tell; it's both.)
Doesn’t seem to work with new UV5G. New chirp allows inputing tones/duplex/offset and gets written to XML. Opened XML and saw proper tx freq. when loaded back onto radio through baofeng program radio still won’t allow tx on those channels
Thanks so much!! And, now the question is this: can the Radioddity GM-30 be unlocked to act like a GMRS and 2M/70CM ? Looking forward to your responses. Thanks.
Also, I used my database, then I added the tx frequency. I hit transmit, and get the dreaded "Beep Beep" meaning you can't tx on this frequency. So Baofeng has updated the firmware so you can't add any ham frequencies to the 5G.
HRD, I have just ordered the RT systems ADMS-70D USB Programming Software from DX Engineering. Now, I am having an issue with my Digital mode. When I have it set on Digital, I receive an incoming transmission that switches me to FM. I have never had that happen before. I have had my Yaesu FT-70D radio for over a year now and I have Not gotten any updates for it or had it programmed for future transmitting on different frequencies. Question: When I get this programming cable/software, will it give me Updates as well that is needed like a computer needs updates every now and then as well? Thank you and thanks again for the past help. Haven't talked to you in almost a year now. I am somewhat Ignorant about these radios and only got licensed for mainly Emergency reasons but find it fun to talk to others around the world. I can do that when I'm on WIRES-X. Talked to a guy over in Japan last year quite by accident. Ok, take care and thanks again for any answer you give. KD9QAN and I'm Clear.
Hey there. Sorry for the delay. It sounds like Automatic Mode Select (AMS) is enabled. From Yaesu: The Automatic Mode Select function detects the receive signal mode The transceiver automatically selects one of the four communication modes according to the signal received. This is extremely convenient when listening for communications, as you do not need to be aware of the other party’s communication mode. The transceiver can also be operated in a fixed communication mode. To Fix: (Page 16 of the user manual) - Press the AMS Key, Rotate the Dial knob to tune to the desired transmission mode as follows -TX Aut, TX FM, TX Digital . It's probably set to TX Aut (automatic) Best of luck!
I downloaded the xml file and can't open it in either the Baofeng Software from their site or the Chip Program. I get errors. I can't even open it up in an xml editor
I recently received the new Baofeng GMRS 9R radio and tried this hack, my first issue with it was it wouldn’t read the radio with the supplied programming cord?? If you have any info about this radio please let me know, thanks
Good video's! Do you have a hack for the TIDRADIO TD-H6 ? good device but not alot of content on that radio. mostly the same video from more then one youtuber
Is anyone having a problem switching from UHF TO VHF on the Baofeng UV - 5R8W? When I go to Menu setting #33 it shows only UHF and does not give an option for VHF at all.
Hey I have a lot of interest in doing this. I recently acquired quite a few of these radios and am in the process of obtaining my ham radio license. Since I’m new to this and also generally not super capable with computers, I was wondering if you’d be willing to give me advice once I start this process should I have any problems ? I could just buy all new radios but it would save me a good amount of money if I could do your hack. I basically just want to be able to use them on HAM frequencies. But I genuinely don’t know much about ham yet so idk I’m afraid I’ll start this and then mess up somehow.
If you have any troubles let me know and I'll be glad to assist. I can see where it may be sort of confusing, but I also understand the need to want to save some money. Best wishes!
I have the Baofeng BF-R3 which is basically the UV-5RIII which is their Tri-Band units. The radio should be fully open but if it is not do a factory hack reset (hold Mon/PTT/VFO buttons while turning it on) and it should open up at that point. Then you can use the software to check it and make the frequency changes you need on it.
Interestingly enough, I am sure most every baofeng is unlocked in some form or another. This one, I happened to be able to force the frequencies via a software / codeplug update.. However, some others are now recently discovering certain models can get a three finger sequence to clear the memory address which locks the frequencies out.
I tried your hack and set the range to 136-260/400-520 and wrote to the radio and reread it and it showed up correctly but the programing software stayed 136-174/400-520. It errors when reading 1.25M frequencies. Does your XML file hack that too? thanks for the info
Hello. It would unlock 1.25m as well. However - "Please note, I am told this mod no longer works.. I do not have it, but finding the original software will probably fix the issue of it not working. " I have been unable to acquire the old software yet. :(.
Dear Ham Radio Dude, when I download my new 8W UV-5R onto the Chirp Software, and then do direct Export onto my laptop, it will be automatically saved as Csv file. And then, I opened a new file in Chirp and Import the same Csv file. I notice now that the Memory Range has become 0-999 (from 0-127). What will happen if I Upload this back to my radio? Please advise.
Q: Why buy/get/obtain a UV-5RG/UV-5RX when the UV-5R costs so much less? You can get a UV-5R for around $25, but the UV-5RG/UV-5RX is $35 - $50! You can hack a UV-5R easily and add the FRS/GRM Frequencies easier than what you did here.
Hey I'm on certain when this video came out, but I would bet you was probably before you could unlock a UV5R. That's probably why I made this video, would be my guess
Did you get a chance to put this on the spectrum analyzer yet? I'm considering buying a couple of these to make use of my Baofeng accessories, but I don't want to buy/use them if they are TX with harmonics on GMRS frequencies like the standard/old Baofengs. At this point, the only Baofeng I use regularly is the GT-5R.
Greetings, Once the radio has successfully been opened up and the "new unlocked" file been saved with a new name, can you go back to the "before" file and "write" it to the radio to restore the radio to being locked? And going forward, by choosing the desired file, can you "toggle" the radio from the unlocked configuration to the locked configuration? Thanks in Advance, BobJ
I just found out about this however the XML file is in Chinese and doesn't look like the in your video. Also, the Baofeng software is no longer downloadable. As much as I would like to do this, I don't think it is going to happen. Maybe you have a fix for these issues.
To unlock the Baofeng shut it off, hold the PTT button, hold the Mon button, hold the VFO button all at the same time then turn the radio on. The screen will say FACTORY. You're all set with an unlocked Baofeng. 😉
Japanese radios use resistors you remove. China uses codes. There is a code just seems nobody knows it. The few Yaesu radios made in China have a code instead a Japan made Yaesu radio which use 2 resistors be a code without using any editors or computers.
Just tried this method with a band new UV5G with no success. The PRG-51UV-FCC-V1.0 software is successfully connecting to the radio, however the Read from Radio option doesn't work and errors out with the message "handshake error". This same software and cable will successfully read a new UV-5R. Any suggestions?
The handshake error really doesn't have to do with the hack. Multiple thoughts, do you have the right comport selected in the software? It's this a legit cable and is it detected on Windows? Sorry it's been a while since I've used this radio and software
@@HAMRADIODUDE Affirmative, the cable and software are legit. For example, I can connect the UV5R and successfully read data from the radio but when I disconnect and then connect the UV5G there is a handshake failure when attempting to read data. I've repeated this several times and confirmed that the cable is securely connected when attempting to read the UV5G.
However, they do recognize the need for gmrs radios on a competitive market. I expressed to them a lot of the concerns that people have regarding this radio. They told me a lot of it was Chip limitations, but I proved that wrong. What they should have said was hacky firmware. I suspect that they just start fresh, they'll make a better product for gmrs users instead of trying to hack something together from a uv5r
@@HAMRADIODUDE Thanks for the reply! Really great content. I tried adding a repeater manually using the RX/TX frequencies, but the offset won't save to the radio. Is there a way to edit the offset in the XML? I've tried using google translate but I can't get far
I can get the programming software to read the radio and display the current channel information but when I attempt to open the hack xml file nothing happens.
@@HAMRADIODUDE Yes, it downloaded as a .rar file, which I extracted, but when I'm in the programming software and attempt to open the file nothing happens.
Nice, too bad there isn't a hack for the kg 935g radio. There is a wouxon unlock software that works on the Kg950,980p radios, but unknown if it will work on Any of the other radios like the 935g.
thanks friend I have a TP-8plus radio and they also sell it with this UV-13 model, I have a blocking problem, because my radio must be able to transmit from 136,000 to 174,000mhz and from 400,000 to 520,000 of which I already verified everything the radio and it only transmits on 136,000 to 174,000 and 420,000 to 449,997 I cannot transmit on mountain emergency channels, with telling you that not even on frequencies of my handy motorola or PMR Motorola that are free frequencies in the US and Mexico, Canada, etc. It's very rare but I can't find information to unlock it like the UV-5R, I hope you can give me a tip if you know, and help me, I would really appreciate it. or where you can find information. Hey I have 2 or 3 programs to program, and I don't know what program you use! I hope you can tell me the URL because maybe I can open it with the FREQUENCY RANGE SETTING option, or if you happen to know the key combination and turn on the equipment so that it loads the factory values, thanks friend.
Genuine Question. Does your hack allow Tx & Rx in the freq Range 115Mhz to 300Mhz. I ask as a NON US resident. My home country runs in the ITU’s area 3 world regions range. I'll happily met all your requirements for channel join and so will about 10000 other pilots in my home country country due to recent regulatory changes.
Ok I had the radio sent overnight everything seems promising but the xml file won't open this radio is the UV-5G. This file is not found or recognized by the software.
What's the version of the software? It's possible they upgraded the software to not accept xml files. If that is the case, I'll try to find the original software
In regards to the UV-5G Plus, the [PTT-monitor -VFO/MR] power-on trick does not show FACTORY so I assume it does not work on this model. You can use current releases of Chirp and set the radio as a GM-5RH since UV-5G is not supported yet. You can add non-GMRS supported frequencies easily for Rx but Tx on non-GMRS frequencies dows not seem possible at this point,
I have a Baofeng question for you. I dropped my F8-HP today. I didn't fall for, and it landed on the back/batter. Now the radio will not work with the battery, but will work with the battery eliminator, plugged into a 12 volt power supply. The batteries still work in my other Baofeng, a UV 5R-V2+. So I am wondering what went wrong. I like the F8, and I guess I will have to get a new one. Any ways, if you could give it some thought. KI7BSL James, 73's
Hey James,I don't know much about the f8hp, but have you tried the other batteries in the f8hp? I'd almost be willing to bet one of the contacts is loose, internally and the eliminator bypasses the contact. Or one of the contacts is slightly recessed into the radio and not making contact
@@HAMRADIODUDE Thanks for the reply, I jiggered the contacts a bit, using a pair of tweeezers and now the dang thing works with the batteries again. No idea what I did, I'm just glad I did it. I like my Baofeng F8-HP, its been a great radio. Thanks again.
"WI9LL You mentioned that frequencies you may put in may be illegal in your country. Like the US. I don't care how you use your radios, and we all know the FCC is pretty lax on cracking down on small time violations, but part 95 specifically says a radio cannot be certified for GMRS if it is able to transmit on amateur radio frequencies. If you modify the radio to transmit on Amateur Radio frequencies you nullify the GMRS certification and are transmitting illegally. Now if you use it only for ham radio frequencies you are good. Once modified, if you use it for GMRS you are breaking the rules of part 95. www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/47/95.1761 "
FYI, the hack makes the radio no longer authorized for GMRS use as I read the rule. § 95.337 Operation of impermissibly modified equipment prohibited. No person shall modify any Personal Radio Service transmitter in a way that changes or affects the technical functioning of that transmitter such that operation of the modified transmitter results in a violation of the rules in this part. This includes any modification to provide for additional transmit frequencies, increased modulation level, a different form of modulation, or increased transmitter output power (either mean power or peak envelope power or both). Any such modification voids the certified status of the modified transmitter and renders it unauthorized for use in the Personal Radio Services. Also, no person shall operate any Personal Radio Service transmitter that has been so modified
You're right. Thanks for the info. I wonder if the FCC will revoke this certification as the radio was clearly capable of transmitting without doing anything to the radio besides programming it
@@HAMRADIODUDE We hams tend to be both curious and smart. I enjoyed learning about interacting with the firmware. So many of these cheap radios are "radios on a chip." I doubt the cert would be pulled due to a hack. Any computer can be hacked. Cheers.
You're right. We should never show people how to modify radios they may already have.. because they should have bought the UV5R... Also, we should never share our knowledge in the event that others can use this to learn how to modify other radios... I'll go fuck right off now.
Please note, I am told this mod no longer works.. I do not have it, but finding the original software will probably fix the issue of it not working.
Updated: I confirmed today, this does not work with the newest "2.0" software available. I am hoping i may have the old software somewhere.. Trying to confirm.
@HAMRADIODUDE *EDIT* Couldn't find UV-5G. Changed vendor to Radioditty as you have. In Chirp, I don't have the "Import from Data Source" Are you using the Legacy Chirp or Next?
@@HAMRADIODUDEyep, seems like the new ones are locked down. Mine were sold as "UV-5R GMRS" radios. I have a mobile GMRS for my jeep and now I have my ham license as well I was hoping to unlock it rather than buy a new radio.
@@HAMRADIODUDE Any idea of where to find the v1 software, keep hitting a road block! Thanks!
Unfortunately not. Someone said they had it and would post it, but didn't follow through
I discovered on my UV-5X radios, if I used the UV-5R test/diag Chirp driver for when they were first getting support for the UV-5X. I could directly write TX frequencies into the radio from within Chirp. I want to say there was a developer mode involved. Anyway, by going this route no text editing. Just load up the diag driver, connect to the radio, pull channels, adjust channels, push to radio. This works for at least channels between 18-40. Haven't loaded up any additional channels yet.
Nice. Gives me motivation to look into doing something similar with my new UV-5R that is locked. Even if I can't unlock the 5R, your workaround means I can buy the 5G and then make it work for amateur radio.
I just expiericned the same issue with my new UV-5R , i have an older UV-5R and im able to TX on it. the new version is locked, wondering if i could copy and paste all the settings and unlock the new version?
@@rogeoz did u try the three button turn on factory reset hack?
@@jj-zy6gc It's amazing how many people repeat this instead of just trying it and seeing it doesn't work.
Dude this is awesome! I would love to see a similar video on the new uv5r and how to unlock frs and gmrs so it works like the uv5r radios of Christmas past.
I've been screwing around with it but have had no luck. If I find a way, I'll be sure to post it
@@HAMRADIODUDE good deal! Thanks for the reply! I just got lucky I think!!!!! 3 radios just unpacked from the mail and they work to TX where I need 😉
Buy as many of the old unlocked while you still can lol
Second this! I have been messing around with it trying some work arounds with no luck.
@@DemHighTimes Where? I just keep getting the new ones
Awesome. Took 2 tries but now able to use the 5X beyond what I thought it could do
This MOD is also useful to those who live in areas with few or no GMRS Repeaters. By using the GMRS Repeater Inputs as (8) add'l simplex channels. The key to make it work is to disable TONEs on those frequencies. GMRS Repeaters use TONEs for access or to activate. Disabling TONEs ensures no accidental awakening of any nearby GMRS Repeater(s). In my town, a medium sized big city, there are only (2) GMRS Repeaters within 30+ miles. So this hack comes in really handy, with little to no repeater issues. Using the 467 channels as SIMPLEX channels also reduces chances of FRS Radio Users from harassing you. A freedom from the kiddies/kiddos/brats that over saturate FRS in some areas.
Excellent suggestions on Tones!
I know this is a little off topic, but that "dude" mic is banging. Good job on the video too!
They are facing pressure from the FCC and Amazon. I expect more locked down radios from now on. I don't know if the locks will be bypassable but I suspect more pressure will cause them to lock it down harder.
I agree. Baofeng was definitely very concerned about this. They told me the was has a hardware limitation which wouldn't allow one to write to ch 31 and higher. It doesn't. They made excuses that I had developer software that was unauthorized to have.... I don't. Then they said the xml notepad was a developer software internal to baofeng... It's not. Finally, they admitted they are scared about the FCC. I assume Baofeng is trying to get away with the least amount of work possible but still wants their certification. This is just going to continue to be more difficult for them.
That's why like older cars I also run older radios no big dollar conversions or expensive hassles and quality is also much better with most older being very easy to modify..
Thanks for this video. I wanted to add the five MURS channels to the radio. Works great! Thanks again.
Try changing the "off" to "(none)" in the duplex column. This worked to allow transmitting on the UV-9G. I would save a GMRS frequency from "VFO" to "MR" the radio but it would not transmit. Open Chirp and found the duplex setting was "off". Switched it to "(none)" and uploaded to raido and it would transmit.
Do you know how to unlock the uv 9g for tx rx on all frequencies?
Very nice well done dude! Your one smart cookie!
I just used the TIDradio BT programming dongle on the GM-5R GMRS variant and I was able to enter the TX freq for channels 31+. No need for the installer software or xml. Not sure if this works with other radios but it did on mine
Edit: I was able to even change the freq of channels 1-31 as well.
Thanks!
This method also works on the baofeng uv9g thanks for the video
Lol @ chip limitation! Good work HRD!
Find this really interesting and wonder if there are more radios that can be 'adjusted' like this.
I've started playing with the gt5r.. so far, I'm not having much luck.... But I'll keep trying
Well played sir!
That "Dude" Knows His Stuff.
I'm not super familiar with the various models and variants. Will this work on 5G-Plus?
You're the Man. Right On. 73 from n0vkg.
Have you found a way to allow the UV-5R to transmit and receive GMRS channels? asking for a friend.
I haven't. But also, I haven't done too much research. Sorry to say
Try this and let me know.
Press PTT+MON+VFO together while turning radio on. Factory will appear on screen. Tx is now open.
I cant find the UV-5X Software on the website, did they remove it?
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if you press mon ptt call and vfo at the same time it will unlock the tx frequencies
Yep. That knowledge came out after this hack came out. Even then, I am uncertain it works with the UV-5g/5x
Great work, glad to know that the software modification is doable. Is the UV-5X more expensive than the UV-5R ?
By a few bucks per radio and you cannonly buy them in2 packs starting around $60 USD
can we do the same with the gmrs-9R?
I don't think so, it was based on the specific flaw in the software.
Thanks for experimenting and publishing your videos for all of us to enjoy! I am of course subscribed with notifications turned on and thumbs up! 73 W3GUY
Hey HRD. I just had a friend order several UV-5Rs and the GMRS frequencies are blocked. CHIRP says that they are open. I can receive from these new HTs but I cant transmit on GMRS. Do you think that there is a similar solution to this. I don't want him to have to send back his radios.
I have not found any yet. Sorry.
3 button factory reset unlocks the new uv5r's
@@PrometheusDigital how do you do that
@@gabechampion5312 th-cam.com/video/2sg3RJf1ZEA/w-d-xo.html it's confirmed to work
UV-5R is a ham radio, you can not transmit legally in the US on GMRS even if you have a ham license.
to all the people who say this no longer works, didnt do it right, i found all the files with no problem and was able to succesfully transmit on gmrs and on repeaters. thank you! this method does still work.
Thank you for confirmation!
I just tried as well and it doesn't work with a brand new uv-5g. I have one that's about 7mo old and it does work.
Okay, I just ordered two of them off of Amazon with my own money to do this again. Also please note the UV 5G being referred to is the GMRS version and not the other UV 5G that was horribly named with the same convention
@HAMRADIODUDE not sure if it makes a difference but the one I couldn't program has a sticker inside the back that says gmrs/30 while the older one I was able to get to work has a sticker that just says gmrs.
@@Paul_______ thanks.
Thanks for posting this! So; I gave this a try. And it works-- sort of? If I key up a frequency (trying the national simplex freq to start), it definitely keys up another handheld I have nearby. But I can't hear anything. Attempting to call a local repeater also yields no results. So it seems to key up and transmit; but it transmits dead air and doesn't seem to pick up the mic. Is this some other layer they've added (just got mine a couple of days ago; they're the 5G and seem a bit newer because they have SMA-M antennas with no set screw), or am I doing something wrong?
I wonder if you may have a pl /ctcss tone enabled on either radio?
@@HAMRADIODUDE I can't tell if you're really really smart or I'm really really stupid because that's exactly what it was. (I'm just kidding I can tell; it's both.)
Doesn’t seem to work with new UV5G. New chirp allows inputing tones/duplex/offset and gets written to XML. Opened XML and saw proper tx freq. when loaded back onto radio through baofeng program radio still won’t allow tx on those channels
Thanks so much!! And, now the question is this: can the Radioddity GM-30 be unlocked to act like a GMRS and 2M/70CM ? Looking forward to your responses. Thanks.
I do remember when that radio came out, I was trying but I didn't find a way.
@@HAMRADIODUDE Thanks, worth trying though....
Also, I used my database, then I added the tx frequency. I hit transmit, and get the dreaded "Beep Beep" meaning you can't tx on this frequency. So Baofeng has updated the firmware so you can't add any ham frequencies to the 5G.
How much is a older radio worth today ?
$10
HRD, I have just ordered the RT systems ADMS-70D USB Programming Software from DX Engineering. Now, I am having an issue with my Digital mode. When I have it set on Digital, I receive an incoming transmission that switches me to FM. I have never had that happen before. I have had my Yaesu FT-70D radio for over a year now and I have Not gotten any updates for it or had it programmed for future transmitting on different frequencies. Question: When I get this programming cable/software, will it give me Updates as well that is needed like a computer needs updates every now and then as well? Thank you and thanks again for the past help. Haven't talked to you in almost a year now. I am somewhat Ignorant about these radios and only got licensed for mainly Emergency reasons but find it fun to talk to others around the world. I can do that when I'm on WIRES-X. Talked to a guy over in Japan last year quite by accident. Ok, take care and thanks again for any answer you give. KD9QAN and I'm Clear.
Hey there. Sorry for the delay. It sounds like Automatic Mode Select (AMS) is enabled. From Yaesu: The Automatic Mode Select function detects the receive signal mode
The transceiver automatically selects one of the four communication modes according to the signal received. This is extremely convenient when listening for communications, as you do not need to be aware of the other party’s communication mode. The transceiver can also be operated in a fixed communication mode. To Fix: (Page 16 of the user manual) - Press the AMS Key, Rotate the Dial knob to tune to the desired transmission mode as follows -TX Aut, TX FM, TX Digital . It's probably set to TX Aut (automatic) Best of luck!
So this means I can transmit on HAM, MURS and basically any FM radio (not like music FM but any radio service that uses FM modulation)?
I downloaded the xml file and can't open it in either the Baofeng Software from their site or the Chip Program. I get errors.
I can't even open it up in an xml editor
I recently received the new Baofeng GMRS 9R radio and tried this hack, my first issue with it was it wouldn’t read the radio with the supplied programming cord?? If you have any info about this radio please let me know, thanks
Good video's! Do you have a hack for the TIDRADIO TD-H6 ? good device but not alot of content on that radio. mostly the same video from more then one youtuber
I do not have any information on this, or the baofeng version, the bf-h6. Sorry to say. Hopefully in the future.
I bought a UV-5R (kit) and want to send it from Arizona USA To Victoria BC Canada. Can I send VIA USPS or would it be illegal ?
Is anyone having a problem switching from UHF TO VHF on the Baofeng UV - 5R8W?
When I go to Menu setting #33 it shows only UHF and does not give an option for VHF at all.
Hey I have a lot of interest in doing this. I recently acquired quite a few of these radios and am in the process of obtaining my ham radio license.
Since I’m new to this and also generally not super capable with computers, I was wondering if you’d be willing to give me advice once I start this process should I have any problems ?
I could just buy all new radios but it would save me a good amount of money if I could do your hack. I basically just want to be able to use them on HAM frequencies. But I genuinely don’t know much about ham yet so idk I’m afraid I’ll start this and then mess up somehow.
If you have any troubles let me know and I'll be glad to assist. I can see where it may be sort of confusing, but I also understand the need to want to save some money. Best wishes!
Just buy a radio for ham use
The UV-5R is cheaper and a ham radio. None of this si required, this is for people buying the more expensive GMRS only version.
Have you changed lower and upper frequency limits with CHIRP? Does doing this break the radio?
I have not. However, I saw this suggestion before. I just bought a pair of these radios on amazon to retest this way.
I just purchased a UV 5RIII .... Will this work on this model or just specific to the UV 5R only ?
I've never had a uv5riii ,so unfortunately I'm uncertain
I have the Baofeng BF-R3 which is basically the UV-5RIII which is their Tri-Band units. The radio should be fully open but if it is not do a factory hack reset (hold Mon/PTT/VFO buttons while turning it on) and it should open up at that point.
Then you can use the software to check it and make the frequency changes you need on it.
Is it a fair statement that the “lock down” on the new ‘Feng is at the level of the programming software and not the radio ?
Interestingly enough, I am sure most every baofeng is unlocked in some form or another. This one, I happened to be able to force the frequencies via a software / codeplug update.. However, some others are now recently discovering certain models can get a three finger sequence to clear the memory address which locks the frequencies out.
On the Baofeng UV-5G what frequency is channel 0 (zero)?
Will this work on the UV-5R-MK5?
I'm not sure but I suspect not
Is it the same thing with TidRadio GM-5R?
I tried your hack and set the range to 136-260/400-520 and wrote to the radio and reread it and it showed up correctly but the programing software stayed 136-174/400-520. It errors when reading 1.25M frequencies. Does your XML file hack that too? thanks for the info
Hello. It would unlock 1.25m as well. However - "Please note, I am told this mod no longer works.. I do not have it, but finding the original software will probably fix the issue of it not working.
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I have been unable to acquire the old software yet. :(.
Dear Ham Radio Dude, when I download my new 8W UV-5R onto the Chirp Software, and then do direct Export onto my laptop, it will be automatically saved as Csv file. And then, I opened a new file in Chirp and Import the same Csv file. I notice now that the Memory Range has become 0-999 (from 0-127). What will happen if I Upload this back to my radio? Please advise.
Is there a way to do the same thing with the wouxun kg-935g
Is this hack still relevant as of January 2024 for radios in last 6 months period?
Regard BaoFeng, tirade, etc?
As I understand, it is not relevant as Baofeng pulled the software.
Any idea if this works on Retevis GM-30?
Q: Why buy/get/obtain a UV-5RG/UV-5RX when the UV-5R costs so much less?
You can get a UV-5R for around $25, but the UV-5RG/UV-5RX is $35 - $50! You can hack a UV-5R easily and add the FRS/GRM Frequencies easier than what you did here.
Hey I'm on certain when this video came out, but I would bet you was probably before you could unlock a UV5R. That's probably why I made this video, would be my guess
anyway I can use the baofeng uv-5r to listen to Satt. pirates on 255. Mhz ?
I seen it done with only chirp for 220 They held down a few buttons going to factory mode. Then expanded the vhf frequency in chirp
Yep! I believe this is accurate. Check out the pin comment. This was made before there was the ability to have any kind of three finger hack
Did you get a chance to put this on the spectrum analyzer yet? I'm considering buying a couple of these to make use of my Baofeng accessories, but I don't want to buy/use them if they are TX with harmonics on GMRS frequencies like the standard/old Baofengs. At this point, the only Baofeng I use regularly is the GT-5R.
Greetings, Once the radio has successfully been opened up and the "new unlocked" file been saved with a new name, can you go back to the "before" file and "write" it to the radio to restore the radio to being locked? And going forward, by choosing the desired file, can you "toggle" the radio from the unlocked configuration to the locked configuration? Thanks in Advance, BobJ
You sure can swap out code plugs or programming files to go back to locked/unlocked
I just found out about this however the XML file is in Chinese and doesn't look like the in your video. Also, the Baofeng software is no longer downloadable. As much as I would like to do this, I don't think it is going to happen. Maybe you have a fix for these issues.
Yeah I think they caught on to this. I am uncertain if there is another fix.
i have the software still
@@Ajmp2236are you offering to share it?
Does this work on the UV-5G Plus?
I don't think so.
The factory reset does not work on the UV-5G Plus so you can't tx on non-gmrs channels.
To unlock the Baofeng shut it off, hold the PTT button, hold the Mon button, hold the VFO button all at the same time then turn the radio on. The screen will say FACTORY. You're all set with an unlocked Baofeng. 😉
Thanks!
Didn't work for me
@@mandytuning Some of them come unlocked from the factory.
so if it doesn't work, it means it's unlocked?
Japanese radios use resistors you remove. China uses codes. There is a code just seems nobody knows it. The few Yaesu radios made in China have a code instead a Japan made Yaesu radio which use 2 resistors be a code without using any editors or computers.
Better way to do it
Open radio it chirp
add Ham Frequency
Make sure Duplex is blank
Upload
Transmit
(Note that I've only tested on a UV-5G)
Thanks
Just tried this method with a band new UV5G with no success. The PRG-51UV-FCC-V1.0 software is successfully connecting to the radio, however the Read from Radio option doesn't work and errors out with the message "handshake error". This same software and cable will successfully read a new UV-5R. Any suggestions?
The handshake error really doesn't have to do with the hack. Multiple thoughts, do you have the right comport selected in the software? It's this a legit cable and is it detected on Windows? Sorry it's been a while since I've used this radio and software
@@HAMRADIODUDE Affirmative, the cable and software are legit. For example, I can connect the UV5R and successfully read data from the radio but when I disconnect and then connect the UV5G there is a handshake failure when attempting to read data. I've repeated this several times and confirmed that the cable is securely connected when attempting to read the UV5G.
Does this word on the Baofeng UV10R?
PRG-P51UV-FCC-V1.0 on my pc crash with JIT exeption.. unfortunately i cant do this
I cannot find the Baofeng software for the 5 X on the software. can you provide a link?
I thought there was one in my description - My apologies - baofeng.s3.amazonaws.com/Baofeng_UV-5X_Programming_Software_V2.0_20210308.zip
Will this hack allow You to go up in the 800 + frequency range on the uv5r 8w?
No sir. The freuqency range in the radio is still limited as to what the chip can do (I believe). Probably no more than 480ish mhz. Good luck!
Can I Unlock (enable TX in VHF & UHF) on my brand new UV-5G Plus GMRS ?
I'm unsure.
Baofeng has never understood the needs of GMRS users.
However, they do recognize the need for gmrs radios on a competitive market. I expressed to them a lot of the concerns that people have regarding this radio. They told me a lot of it was Chip limitations, but I proved that wrong. What they should have said was hacky firmware. I suspect that they just start fresh, they'll make a better product for gmrs users instead of trying to hack something together from a uv5r
What about the uv 9g?
Once the tx frequencies are changed with. The hack, can you edit the frequencies from the radio itself?
You cannot. Is a workaround hack, but I'm hoping someone else can expand on it in the future.
@@HAMRADIODUDE Thanks for the reply! Really great content. I tried adding a repeater manually using the RX/TX frequencies, but the offset won't save to the radio. Is there a way to edit the offset in the XML? I've tried using google translate but I can't get far
i have searched for the baofeng software and i cannot find it is the any help you can give me please...
Unfortunately, I don't see it there either and I do not have it. I'll keep an eye out.
Oh, the affiliate link says not available. :(
Interesting. I just checked and it's available for me. Maybe there was an issue then. Let me know if you're still having troubles. Thanks!
My chirp app doesn't have any of those options on the edit menu......
If your chirp doesn't have an option to import from data source, you probably need to upgrade chiro
I get to the point of "reading" from radio and it says "shacking hand" the it Fails. I have a UV-5R. Is this hack not compatible? Cheers
It is not. The hack only works with the UV-5X/uv-5g because of the software bug for that radio. Best wishes
Brad Akins, try pressing PTT+MON+VFO/MR while turning on. Let go buttons when you see FACTORY. Go ahead and test transmit see if it works. :)
I can get the programming software to read the radio and display the current channel information but when I attempt to open the hack xml file nothing happens.
For clarification, it downloads but it doesn't open on the PC? I can look into this. Thanks
@@HAMRADIODUDE Yes, it downloaded as a .rar file, which I extracted, but when I'm in the programming software and attempt to open the file nothing happens.
@@scottherkes6615 okay thanks. I'll see if I can get everything installed tonight and try it to see what may be happening
Sorry for the delay. I downloaded and installed everything on a Windows 11 machine and everything worked okay.
Nice, too bad there isn't a hack for the kg 935g radio.
There is a wouxon unlock software that works on the Kg950,980p radios, but unknown if it will work on
Any of the other radios like the 935g.
thanks friend I have a TP-8plus radio and they also sell it with this UV-13 model, I have a blocking problem, because my radio must be able to transmit from 136,000 to 174,000mhz and from 400,000 to 520,000 of which I already verified everything the radio and it only transmits on 136,000 to 174,000 and 420,000 to 449,997 I cannot transmit on mountain emergency channels, with telling you that not even on frequencies of my handy motorola or PMR Motorola that are free frequencies in the US and Mexico, Canada, etc. It's very rare but I can't find information to unlock it like the UV-5R, I hope you can give me a tip if you know, and help me, I would really appreciate it. or where you can find information. Hey I have 2 or 3 programs to program, and I don't know what program you use! I hope you can tell me the URL because maybe I can open it with the FREQUENCY RANGE SETTING option, or if you happen to know the key combination and turn on the equipment so that it loads the factory values, thanks friend.
Genuine Question.
Does your hack allow Tx & Rx in the freq Range 115Mhz to 300Mhz. I ask as a NON US resident. My home country runs in the ITU’s area
3 world regions range. I'll happily met all your requirements for channel join and so will about 10000 other pilots in my home country country due to recent regulatory changes.
That's a big pain in the ass but what about the new UV-5R that are locked out of GMRS and other frequencies have you figured out how to hack that
Nope, haven't tried.
You do the three finger shuffle
@@techtinkerin yup this comment was before they figured out this technique to set it back to factory
Will this method work for a UV-82?
I'm not certain, unfortunately I don't have one to test with
Canadian users should note you can't use UV5 on GMRS unless you block all other transmitting & not TX on FRS 8-14 & limit to 2W
Do you think this could work on the UV-9G?
It cannot
@@HAMRADIODUDE okay, thank you.👍
Ok I had the radio sent overnight everything seems promising but the xml file won't open this radio is the UV-5G. This file is not found or recognized by the software.
Can you confirm which software you're using?
@@HAMRADIODUDE
Software version PRG-P51UV-FCC-V1.0
What's the version of the software? It's possible they upgraded the software to not accept xml files. If that is the case, I'll try to find the original software
When I get home I'll check if they updated the software
@@HAMRADIODUDE much appreciated, thanks!!
Chirp fixes that
Can you elaborate ?
Ham Radio Dude... Have you looked at the Baofeng UV-5G Plus ?
Not yet. I'd like to Eventually
Anyone find out how to "unlock" a GM-15?
Will this work on the new 5G+?
I don't think so.
@@HAMRADIODUDE TY
In regards to the UV-5G Plus, the [PTT-monitor -VFO/MR] power-on trick does not show FACTORY so I assume it does not work on this model. You can use current releases of Chirp and set the radio as a GM-5RH since UV-5G is not supported yet. You can add non-GMRS supported frequencies easily for Rx but Tx on non-GMRS frequencies dows not seem possible at this point,
tried downloading the xml file and get a corruption error when trying to open.
It's still working for me. What os?
@@HAMRADIODUDE Windows 10
Hi Ham radio dude, I'm having the same problem downloading the XML file
Tried both WinRAR and 7zip to open and it says corrupt file.
@@SaltyGrayBeard I'm jumping on now to figure out why
Maaaan!, …You are in “brainiac mode.” I’m stuck back on the platform, from where the train first took, left the station.
Unable to find your XML
I corrected the link. Thanks!
Hello I cannot open your XML File?
Can you provide a little more detail... What program are you trying to open it with? Is there an error that occurs?
I just confirmed this morning, it is working fine over here.. What happens when you attempt to open it?
I have a Baofeng question for you. I dropped my F8-HP today. I didn't fall for, and it landed on the back/batter. Now the radio will not work with the battery, but will work with the battery eliminator, plugged into a 12 volt power supply. The batteries still work in my other Baofeng, a UV 5R-V2+. So I am wondering what went wrong. I like the F8, and I guess I will have to get a new one. Any ways, if you could give it some thought. KI7BSL James, 73's
Hey James,I don't know much about the f8hp, but have you tried the other batteries in the f8hp? I'd almost be willing to bet one of the contacts is loose, internally and the eliminator bypasses the contact. Or one of the contacts is slightly recessed into the radio and not making contact
@@HAMRADIODUDE Thanks for the reply, I jiggered the contacts a bit, using a pair of tweeezers and now the dang thing works with the batteries again. No idea what I did, I'm just glad I did it. I like my Baofeng F8-HP, its been a great radio. Thanks again.
To much work . Thats simply to much for a 25. Dollar radio.
Some people enjoy it
LOL I'm from Marengo
Did you delete my comment?
No but TH-cam blocks certain things. I see it in my email try again
@@HAMRADIODUDE weird
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You mentioned that frequencies you may put in may be illegal in your country. Like the US. I don't care how you use your radios, and we all know the FCC is pretty lax on cracking down on small time violations, but part 95 specifically says a radio cannot be certified for GMRS if it is able to transmit on amateur radio frequencies. If you modify the radio to transmit on Amateur Radio frequencies you nullify the GMRS certification and are transmitting illegally. Now if you use it only for ham radio frequencies you are good. Once modified, if you use it for GMRS you are breaking the rules of part 95. www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/47/95.1761
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Good input thanks
DUDE!
Oops, I did it again
Yufy8
I'm sorry, I don't understand?
FYI, the hack makes the radio no longer authorized for GMRS use as I read the rule.
§ 95.337 Operation of impermissibly modified equipment prohibited.
No person shall modify any Personal Radio Service transmitter in a way that changes or affects the technical functioning of that transmitter such that operation of the modified transmitter results in a violation of the rules in this part. This includes any modification to provide for additional transmit frequencies, increased modulation level, a different form of modulation, or increased transmitter output power (either mean power or peak envelope power or both). Any such modification voids the certified status of the modified transmitter and renders it unauthorized for use in the Personal Radio Services. Also, no person shall operate any Personal Radio Service transmitter that has been so modified
You're right. Thanks for the info. I wonder if the FCC will revoke this certification as the radio was clearly capable of transmitting without doing anything to the radio besides programming it
@@HAMRADIODUDE We hams tend to be both curious and smart. I enjoyed learning about interacting with the firmware. So many of these cheap radios are "radios on a chip." I doubt the cert would be pulled due to a hack. Any computer can be hacked. Cheers.
It’s 1,000 times easier to just buy a UV-5R then to go through all of this stupid shit. Get a grip. 🤦🏻♂️
You're right. We should never show people how to modify radios they may already have.. because they should have bought the UV5R... Also, we should never share our knowledge in the event that others can use this to learn how to modify other radios... I'll go fuck right off now.