BTECH UV-PRO programming software
Open WebCHIRPWebCHIRP programs the BTECH UV-PRO in your browser. It runs the CHIRP project's own driver for this radio, so it reads and writes the same codeplug the desktop software does — without installing anything.
No driver install needed
BTECH programming cables use a CH340, CP2102, PL2303 or FTDI USB-serial chip. WebCHIRP speaks to all four directly from the browser, so there is no driver package to download and no Windows version to match. Plug the cable in and pick the port when the browser asks.
What you can edit on the UV-PRO
- 30 memory channels, numbered 0 to 29
- Channel names up to 10 characters
- Transmit power: Low 0.5W, Med 2.0W, High 5.0W
- Modes: AM, DMR, FM, NFM
- Bands: 108–136 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–520 MHz
- Tone squelch: Cross, DTCS, TSQL, Tone
- Radio-wide settings, not just the channel list
UV-PRO hardware
Researched from the sources listed below — spec sheets, manuals and retailer listings — rather than taken from the CHIRP driver. Anything not established is left out.
| Type | Handheld |
|---|---|
| Battery | 2600 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C |
| Transmit power | 2–7 W |
| Modulation | FM, AM |
| Display | Yes |
| Still manufactured | Yes |
| APRS | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
| Bluetooth programming | Yes |
Frequency bands
| Band | Receive | Transmit |
|---|---|---|
| Airband | 108–136 MHz | — |
| VHF | 136–174 MHz | 136–174 MHz |
| UHF | 400–520 MHz | 400–520 MHz |
7 W max. The 108–136 MHz airband is receive-only.
Sources: baofengtech.com · baofengtech.com
Can I update the firmware on the UV-PRO?
BTECH publishes a firmware update for the UV-PRO that you can install yourself. BTECH publishes UV-PRO firmware release notes; the supported customer update path is the BTECH UV Programmer app.
Firmware downloads at baofengtech.com
WebCHIRP does not flash firmware. It reads and writes the channel list and settings over the programming cable, which is a separate part of the radio.
How to program a BTECH UV-PRO
- Plug the programming cable into the radio and the computer.
- Open WebCHIRP, check BTECH UV-PRO is selected, and press Download.
- Edit the channels, or pull in nearby repeaters from a directory.
- Press Upload to write the result back to the radio.
Questions
Do I need to install a USB driver to program the BTECH UV-PRO?
No. WebCHIRP talks to CH340, CP2102, PL2303 or FTDI programming cables from the browser, so there is nothing to install on Windows, macOS or Linux.
Do I need the BTECH CPS software?
No. WebCHIRP runs CHIRP's own BTECH UV-PRO driver in the browser, so it reads and writes the same codeplug the desktop software does.
How many channels does the BTECH UV-PRO hold?
30, numbered 0 to 29 in the channel table.
Can I update the firmware on the BTECH UV-PRO?
BTECH publishes a firmware update for the UV-PRO that you can install yourself. BTECH publishes UV-PRO firmware release notes; the supported customer update path is the BTECH UV Programmer app. WebCHIRP does not flash firmware. It reads and writes the channel list and settings over the programming cable, which is a separate part of the radio.