TYT UVL-15W programming software
Open WebCHIRPWebCHIRP programs the TYT UVL-15W 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
TYT 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 UVL-15W
- 1000 memory channels, numbered 0 to 999
- Channel names up to 16 characters
- Transmit power: Low 1.0W, Mid 5.0W, High 15W
- Modes: AM, FM, NAM, NFM
- Bands: 108–174 MHz, 400–520 MHz
- Tone squelch: Cross, DTCS, TSQL, Tone
- Radio-wide settings, not just the channel list
UVL-15W 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 | 3800 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C, Desktop charging cradle |
| Transmit power | Up to 15 W |
| Modulation | FM, AM, WFM |
| Display | Yes |
| Still manufactured | Yes |
| Dual receive | Yes |
| Cross-band repeater | Yes |
| APRS | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
Frequency bands
| Band | Receive | Transmit |
|---|---|---|
| FM broadcast | 64–108 MHz | — |
| Airband | 108–134 MHz | — |
| VHF | 136–174 MHz | 136–174 MHz |
| UHF | 400–480 MHz | 400–480 MHz |
GPS/APRS/Bluetooth version as sold by ML&S (UK). TYT's manual marks these as optional and lists wider TX limits (136-200/260-580 MHz). Some kits list USB-C only on an optional pack.
Sources: hamradio.co.uk · rfcharge.com · tyt888.en.made-in-china.com · hamradioshop.pl
Can I update the firmware on the UVL-15W?
TYT publishes a firmware update for the UVL-15W that you can install yourself. TYT lists its firmware with the CPS on the download page.
Firmware downloads at tyt888.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 TYT UVL-15W
- Plug the programming cable into the radio and the computer.
- Open WebCHIRP, check TYT UVL-15W 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 TYT UVL-15W?
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 TYT CPS software?
No. WebCHIRP runs CHIRP's own TYT UVL-15W driver in the browser, so it reads and writes the same codeplug the desktop software does.
How many channels does the TYT UVL-15W hold?
1000, numbered 0 to 999 in the channel table.
Can I update the firmware on the TYT UVL-15W?
TYT publishes a firmware update for the UVL-15W that you can install yourself. TYT lists its firmware with the CPS on the download page. 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.