This page contains resources for troubleshooting and resolving known and unknown issues with the Baofeng UV-5R and other Baofeng series radios.
- How to fix a Baofeng UV-5R that stops receiving after CHIRP file is uploaded – Resolving an issue that occurs after loading a CHIRP .img file into a new Baofeng radio.
- Common Error Messages – A list of common Baofeng radio error messages and solutions.
- Erratic Behavior and Recovery – A list of symptoms and solutions for Baofeng / Pofung UV5R and F8HP series radios
- What to do if CHIRP does not list your radio – Is your radio not listed in CHIRP? Here is what to do.
- What to do when the battery pack does not charge – Troubleshooting battery charging issues.
- What to do if the radio does not power on – Troubleshooting portable handheld radios
- What to do if the radio is damaged – Broke your Baofeng? Here’s what to do.
- What to do if the programming cable does not detect the radio – Can’t access your radio from your computer? Try this.
- What to do if the programming cable does not work – Can’t get your programming cable to work? Here is how to get it going.
- What to do if the radio programming software does not detect the cable or COM port – How to troubleshoot issues with programming software.