Baofeng UV-5R
For the UV-5R there are a few changes. One important notice is that the UV5R volume knob should be turned about 3/4 of the way for Vara FM to work. Your mileage may vary here and some tests are likely needed for your setup.
Menu Item | Function | Value |
---|---|---|
0 | SQL | OFF. Please note that you might not need to have the squelch off. During my tests I actually have it turned on to 9 due to the proximity to the local RMS tower. |
4 | VOX | OFF |
Getting Vara configured for the UV-5R
For Vara FM to work with the UV-5R we need to setup a few things.
VARA FM Setup
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Open up Vara FM
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Click on
Settings->Vara Setup
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Im here, the one option to note is the
FM System
, which for the Baofeng UV-5R needs to be NARROW. If you have a registration key now is the time to input that as well. -
Leave the rest with their default values and close this window.
Sound Card
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Click on
Settings->SoundCard
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Select the Digirig for both, the
Device Input
andDevice Output
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You can have the drive level to 0 dB and close this window
PTT
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Click on
Settings->PTT
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In the
PTT via
selectCOM
. The COM port here needs to be the same as the one showing up under theDevice Manager
. -
Select
RTS
at thePTT Pin
and then close this window.
Vara FM should now be fully configured to work with the UV5R.