Baofeng bff8hp free knowledge base the duck project. Youll need to be able to communicate with loved ones and get information during a crisis, but cell phone reception could be too unreliable. The handheld radio baofeng bff8hp is a dual band walkie talkie style radio is actuallythe natural evolution of the baofeng uv5r series. Baofeng bf f8 and uv5r series programming software. Programming the baofeng bf f8hp radio using chirp youtube. May 22, 2018 my question is since i dont have a ham license yet im afraid i might accidentally transmit on my bff8hp and want to know how can i disable the ptt button. I have been doing some research and by using the chirp software i read in another forum that i have to set duplex to off. Nov 14, 2014 there are two bf f8hp programming softwares available. Never crossload between different firmware versions either. A pc03 ftdi programming cable is recommended for easier pc programming the bff8hp is the third and final generation of the uv5r. It has four tiny feet that are inset so that there is reduced stability. I downloaded the free chips software on both machines. This is the only cable i recommend you buy for programming any baofeng radios as an amazon associate i earn from qualifying. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software.
Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. The radio is extremely easy to program with chirp software. I would do that, except it seems that anyone that purchases a certain minimum quantity of the uv5r can have a custom case and whatever they want printed on the badge. A ham radio offers a reliable alternative method of communication. Green led stays on after radio is reprogrammed to working frequencies and back again to stock. For easier initial frequency programming, copy and paste, and importing frequency files from previous radios you may want to consider using the chirp programming software found. I recommend using chirp if programming from a pc as chirp is much better than the supplied chinese programming software.
Baofeng bf f8hp is the natural evolution of the baofeng uv5r. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. I have tried to search for it on the kc9hi chirp recovery site but i could not located it. If you have a uv5rf8hp series radio with n5r20 or n5r30 firmware and experience. Chirp can download the frequencies but cant upload the any changes made. Wondering which software does work for this radio thanks peter k2xm. Survival channels for baofeng programming shtfhamfrspmr.
It is constantly falling over when the table is bumped. How to fix a baofeng uv5r that stops receiving after. The original now called the macos legacy application build is still available, but can only be run on macos versions prior to catalina that still support 32bit applications. Download each radios image into their own tab then copy the memories from one tab to the other tab then upload it to the radio. The cd isnt worth anything and i couldnt get the software to work on linux or windows 7.
Easily program a baofeng radio with chirp to store all the channels you need. It versatile radio for amateur usethe bf f8hp is legal for use on amateur frequencies. However, the developers of chirp ensured the baofeng bff8hp is one of the radios supported in the latest daily build. Oct 12, 2017 the easiest way to clone two radios with different firmware is by using chirp. When the radio box opens select the com port your radio is connected to. Set it anywhere from 1 to 9 depending how noisy your environment is. You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software. Baofengtech is one of the primary importers of official baofeng radios.
Bff8 radio software the baof8 software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of the baofeng bff8 radio. Program the baofeng bff8hp chirp software baofeng f. Receiver is muted or programmed with chirp and radio stopped working, go to n5r issues and cures erratic behavior due to corrupt memory. This is a software modification that resets the squelch to enable higher tighter levels of squelch, controlled by the baofeng radios squelch setting. Manuals dm5r user manual uv82 user manual uv5r user manual bf f8hp user manual uv82hp user manual chirp beginners guide programming software baofeng uv82hp vip programming software baofeng bf f8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 series programming software baofeng bf f8 and uv5r series programming softwar. As of this writing, chirp daily20151126 appears to work flawlessly with my bf f8hp radio. So should you buy f8hp radios or twice as many uv5r radios for. The handheld radio baofeng bf f8hp is a dual band walkie talkie style radio is actuallythe natural evolution of the baofeng uv5r series. Baofeng bff8hp uv5r 3rd gen 8watt dual band twoway.
How can i avoid accidentally transmitting with a baofeng. How to fix a baofeng uv5r that stops receiving after chirp file is uploaded this entry was posted on october 1, 2014 by rick. I will describe to you on howe you can use the chirp software and the usb cable to quickly and easily program all 127 channels within 15 to 20 minutes. However, we found that it is really easy once you understand how the software on this device works. This is the only cable i recommend you buy for programming any baofeng radios as an amazon associate i earn from qualifying purchases. Baofeng bf f8hp 8watt dual band twoway radio baofeng uv5ra ham two way radio authentic ftdi usb programming cable for kenwood, baofeng, and anytone chirp programming software. Baofeng 8watt dual band 2way radio includes full kit. How to program the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp in chirp for. The baofeng uv5r is an extremely versatile and inexpensive dual band handheld radio, which makes it one of the most popular and. Programming the unit software before you start using the device, youd have to download the chirp software by connecting it to a computer. I use chirp software to program bf f8hp, uv5x3 and the vx6r, all 3 program via software without issue. Twoway radios free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Users mention how they get surprisingly good audio reports every time and in all conditions.
Team members enter task assignments both big and small, synchronize information with each other using the chirp sync service, and use the dashboard to identify trouble areas, or create reports to provide to your managers. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. I have been using chirp for about 7 months with my uv5r. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and programming software correctly, follow the instructions below. Operating this radio on one of the following restricted frequencies without a license or authorization by the fcc can result in a variety of. Programming and deleting channels on a baofeng bf f8hp radio in this video we show how to add and delete channels from a baofeng bg f8hp radio. All the settings of the radio including tones, that annoying voice announcement, colors, repeater frequencies and even the opening message can be set and saved in the programmer. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. First of all, the sma connector is likely opposite of what you would expect. Reprogramming only works with the 888s pc software. Can anyone give me their realworld opinion on whether this is good first radio for a begginer me. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Development of chirp is an allvolunteer effort and is offered as opensource software, free of charge.
It has worked great with no problems until i upgraded to windows 10. Baofeng bf f8hp baofengs best tripower 1, 4, 8 watt baofeng bf f8hp dual band vhfuhf analog portable twoway radio what makes it unique. The new baofeng bf f8hp looks very similar to the uv5r, but is a genuinely different and improved model. Return to chirp and click the radio menu and choose download from radio 6. I had several high gain dual band antennas from my previous hts, and the connector on the baofeng is the opposite gender. The new baofeng bff8hp a worthy successor to the uv5r. Great article, but i recently purchased a new baofeng bff8hp radio, and an. Baofeng programming with chirp uv5r and bff8hp youtube. Baofeng bf f8hp uv5r 3rd gen 8watt dual band twoway radio.
Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one. Programming tutorial for the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp using chirp software. I just got this new 2m70cm handheld, my first ham rig. You can unlockunrestrict these frequencies using the chirp software.
Select aofeng as the vendor and uv5r or bff8hp as the model. In this baofeng bff8hp programming tutorial we will be using chirp software to program ham radio. The bff8hp is the most powerful baofeng capable of transmitting 8 watts. It is now the recommended choice for those using chirp on macos. Buy btech pc03 ftdi genuine usb programming cable for btech, baofeng, kenwood, and anytone radio. I was running vista with chirp just fine the problems started after i made the switch to 10. The baof8 software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of the baofeng bf f8 radio. Chirp is a group project management and task coordination tool for teams. The reason i ask is because if there are no significant changes to chirp that directly affect my bf f8hp radio, frequently updating the daily to make sure i always have the latest becomes a waste of time and bandwidth.
You can give channels alphanumeric names, using a computer. I neglected to order the computer connection cable with the radio its on the way, and ive already installed the chirp software on my linux desktop computer. Jan 22, 2015 this is a software modification that resets the squelch to enable higher tighter levels of squelch, controlled by the baofeng radios squelch setting. Itll be easier just to buy a programming cable and use the free chirp software to turn off transmit permanently. Uv5r user when using the chirp software for programming after you have down loaded the software to your computer, make sure. Baofeng bff8hp will benefit of a new generation chipset along with new concierge service. I couldnt get things to work on windows but stopped trying cable wasnt being recognized properly as i got everything to work fine on linux latest ubuntu mint. Its used for programming a wide range of amateur radios of different makes and models, and in multiple formats and data sources. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Im trying to program my boafeng bff8hp with the chirp software, but as i have to do, download. A pc03 ftdi programming cable is recommended for easier pc programming the bf f8hp is the third and final generation of the uv5r.
Hi, i was wondering if anyone has a chirp factory image file for a baofeng bf f8hp. The lcd is big with lots of details, and the unit is easy to program with the included cable as it supports the chirp software. Bf f8hp is the only official 8w radio manufactured, sold and imported by baofengpofung. Im trying to program my boafeng bff8hp with the chirp software, but as i have to do, download from radio, after i choose the appropriate maker, product and. It offers an easy to use interface compatible with windows, mac, and linux pcs. Baofeng bf f8hp will made the history of hamradio from handheld vhf and uhf offering a rtx with a really inexpensive price. May 22, 2017 the manual that you get with the box and has language that has straight forward and easy to understand. Receiver is muted or programmed with chirp and radio stopped working, go to n5r issues and cures erratic behavior due to.
Jul 04, 2019 programming the unitsoftware before you start using the device, youd have to download the chirp software by connecting it to a computer. Fixing the baofeng squelch levels uv5r uv82 f8hp series. The baofeng service settings of the chirp software are explained on the chirp site. Chirp and vip chirp is our preferred recommended programming software a programming cable available here and programming software are optional as the radio can be programmed manually to create a programming file that is compatible with the bf f8hp download from your radio first. Using baofeng pofung uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp settings tab basic settings group. Open the chirp software, click on radio then choose download from radio. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. I did this, and used my baofeng as a receiver only before getting my licence. Most people looking for baofeng uv 6 software downloaded. If you like chirp, please consider contributing a small donation to help support the costs of development and hardware.
The bf f8hp is able to transmit on narrowband and wideband 25khz. Meantime, in case i need to transmit or theres a delivery delay for the cable, how do i set up the tone for the local repeaters. Baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series. Baofeng bf f8hp uv5r 3rd gen 8watt dual band twoway radio first of all, the sma connector is likely opposite of what you would expect.
Baofeng bff8hp will have all the features of the successfull uv5r with more transmit power. If you have a uv5r f8hp series radio with n5r20 or n5r30 firmware and experience. A lot of amazon buyers have said that the bf f8hp is difficult to program without a computer. Check their page on amazon and they should have a listing of only official radios not all just the most recent. The new baofeng bff8hp looks very similar to the uv5r, but is a genuinely different and improved model. How can i avoid accidentally transmitting with a baofeng uv5r. My question is since i dont have a ham license yet im afraid i might accidentally transmit on my bf f8hp and want to know how can i disable the ptt button. You can program your bf f8hp exactly how you want it. Turn on your radio and wait for radio activity to stop if any this may take several seconds. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. For several years, the smallsized and even smaller priced baofeng uv5r has been the most popular budget ht walkietalkie radio transceiver. The radio has 3 power levels 8 watt maximum, allowing you to choose how far you can communicate. Set it to name so the lcd display will show the channels alpha tag instead of the frequency or channel number.
Baofeng pofung uv5r, f8hp series erratic behavior and recovery by jim kc9hi note. Describe your experience with the baofengpofung bff8hp and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. This is the only cable i recommend you buy for programming any baofeng radios. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp.
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