Manuals dm5r user manual uv82 user manual uv5r user manual bff8hp user manual uv82hp user manual chirp beginners guide programming software baofeng uv82hp vip programming software baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 series programming software baofeng bff8 and uv5r series programming softwar. On the test radio, the uhf range was set at 400479. Chirp software provides a fix for the wellknown baofeng squelch problem. 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.
Green led stays on after radio is reprogrammed to working frequencies and back again to stock. How to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv5r. Baofeng bf f8hp is the natural evolution of the baofeng uv5r. Baofeng handheld two way radios are well known among amateur radio operators everywhere. I have seen a few suggestions for other baofeng radios e. Baofeng pofung uv5r, f8hp series erratic behavior and recovery by jim kc9hi. The ht is easy to program from the front or using software. The radio is extremely easy to program with chirp software. Is there a free programming software for this radio i. You will be a much happier baofeng or wouxun owner. The baof8 software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of the baofeng bf f8 radio.
Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. Open the chirp software, click on radio then choose download from radio. And inevitably, these are the exact ones which attract maximum attention. Lets program a baofeng uv5r radio with chirp software to get the job done. However, fancy things also have a fancy price tag on them. Ive just purchased 2 of these, one for me and the other for my dad and i must say i am very impressed with them.
The baofeng bf888s is a very cool and inexpensive little radio that a lot of people purchase before realizing that there is no way to program the baofeng bf888s radio with just the radio, you have to purchase a programming cable, download the software, and learn what you are doing first. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. I have been doing some research and by using the chirp software i read in another forum that i have to set. The baof8 software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of the baofeng bff8 radio. Software the oem software is easy to follow, but chirp developers have the f8hp supported in their latest daily build which supports the menu changes. Programming the baofeng bf f8hp radio using chirp youtube. This is the only cable i recommend you buy for programming any baofeng radios. Uv5r user when using the chirp software for programming after you have down loaded the software to your computer, make sure. Such radios have extraordinary functionality, which we do not expect from any other regular ham radio. I recommend using chirp if programming from a pc as chirp is much better than the supplied chinese programming software. Twoway radios free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Programming and deleting channels on a baofeng bff8hp radio in this video we show how to add and delete channels from a baofeng bgf8hp radio.
Tried programming dads on his windows 7 64bit pc with the baofeng software and it was a none starter, but as soon as i tried it with chirp on my ubuntu powered laptop, well what can i say other than chirp and linux won the day. Jul 04, 2019 the original software is easy to follow. It is constantly falling over when the table is bumped. I just got this new 2m70cm handheld, my first ham rig. How to program the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp in chirp for. Upper case letters a z and numbers 0 9 can be shown as well as most special characters. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Jan 22, 2015 chirp software provides a fix for the wellknown baofeng squelch problem. Great article, but i recently purchased a new baofeng bff8hp radio, and an. In this baofeng bff8hp programming tutorial we will be using chirp software to program ham radio.
Nov 14, 2014 there are two bf f8hp programming softwares available. Im trying to program my boafeng bff8hp with the chirp software, but as. The bf f8hp is the most powerful baofeng capable of transmitting 8 watts. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software installing the baofeng programming cable can be relatively easy, if you know how. System utilities downloads uv6 uv7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. Oct 12, 2017 i have the 8hp and im considering purchasing one of the 5rs.
Ive tried the solution using baofeng bff8hp but get an error has occurred. Program the baofeng bff8hp chirp software baofeng f. 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. Had no trouble programming the channels i needed without the usb cord or software.
How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software this entry was posted on november 11, 20 by rick. Software before programming your baofeng, we recommend that you use chirp. The handheld radio baofeng bf f8hp is a dual band walkie talkie style radio is actuallythe natural evolution of the baofeng uv5r series. 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 programming with chirp uv5r and bff8hp youtube. For this, ive been using the free chirp software and a selection of programming cables. Baofengtech ftdi genuine usb programming cable for btech. 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. Chirp features chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as.
There is an issue opening the port with windows 10. Baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series. Users mention how they get surprisingly good audio reports every time and in all conditions. While the factory software allows you to store and display up to 6 characters, chirp software allows a max of 7. The baofeng radio is solid, small, comfortable to use, has cool voice menu operation, supports fm broadcast frequencies.
Mar 08, 2020 baofeng does anyone know how to program a bf f8hp. My strong recommendation at this point is to use the chirp software and get a ftdibased programming cable. Programming tutorial for the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp using chirp software. How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp youtube. Chirp is a good solution for you, provided you have a programming cable and time to input the data in 128 channels manually. This can be a big turn off but it doesnt have to be as programming the radio is pretty easy. Survival channels for baofeng programming shtfhamfrspmr.
Chirp is available on windows, linux, and mac os, so no matter what. This is a software modification that resets the squelch to enable higher tighter levels of squelch, controlled by the baofeng radios squelch setting. As of this writing, chirp daily20151126 appears to work flawlessly with my bf f8hp radio. Has anyone had any luck with configuring rx only channels in a baofeng bff8hp with or without chirp. Reprogramming only works with the 888s pc software. Lets dive in into the pros and cons of this nifty little unit. How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp thesmokinape. The bff8hp has the latest n5r340a firmware which is not available on any other model from baofeng.
If you purchased the baofeng uv series usb programming cable from. 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. 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. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Uv5x3, bff8hp, and uv82hp helpful baofeng guides and programming tips at recommended use chirp programming software virtual com port vcp drivers cause the usb device to appear. Im trying to program my uv82 with chirp, and it seems to be fighting back every step of the way. Hi guys, as a suggestion, i was wondering if its not easier to program the uv5r driver to 3. When we talk about the best ham radios out there, certain manufacturers come out on top with great features. May 22, 2017 the baofeng bff8hp is a dual band handheld radio that improves on the uv5r with more transmit power based on a new generation chipset along with new concierge service. Programming baofeng uv9r through communication cable. Chirp software is used to program the uv5r, and its available online. Baofeng bff8hp free knowledge base the duck project. Fcc regulations state you must have a valid amateur licence to. Bear with me, because theres a lot ive tried and nothing seems to be working.
Describe your experience with the baofengpofung bff8hp and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and programming software correctly, follow the instructions below. Chirp is a free software title that works with most handie talkie. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. When connecting the uv9r plus though, chirp complains that. Baofeng gt3 radio successfully programmed with chirp software. It has four tiny feet that are inset so that there is reduced stability.
How to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv5r the firmware version displayed on the lcd display isnt necessarily the one thats actually in the radio. The bff8hp is the most powerful baofeng capable of transmitting 8 watts. A pc03 ftdi programming cable is recommended for easier pc programming the bf f8hp is the third and final generation of the uv5r. Recovery using chirp software 1 load the latest chirp daily developmental build software. Baofeng bff8hp is the natural evolution of the baofeng uv5r. Our baofeng radio software includes the most uptodate features and we have programs for updating each baofeng radio model. Chirp can download the frequencies but cant upload the any changes made. How to program the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp in chirp for repeater and scanner use duration. The baofeng service settings of the chirp software are explained on the chirp site. Locate the chirp programming software for your operating system.
When connecting the uv9r plus though, chirp complains that the radio did not send what it expected. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. 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. A ham radio offers a reliable alternative method of communication. Youll need to be able to communicate with loved ones and get information during a crisis, but cell phone reception could be too unreliable. As of this writing, chirp daily20151126 appears to work flawlessly with my bff8hp radio. Baofeng does anyone know how to program a bf f8hp radio. Just a quick video showing how easy it is to program repeater information into a baofeng ham hand held radio. Programming the ht through the menu is strange, but doable. The handheld radio baofeng bff8hp is a dual band walkie talkie style radio is actuallythe natural evolution of the baofeng uv5r series.
Can anyone give me their realworld opinion on whether this is good first radio for a begginer me. Ive been using chirp quite successfully with my two other baofeng radios bff8hp and uv5r for years, using the download and upload menu entries as expected. I dont think there will be a fix until the programmers of chirp work that in but i feel your pain. However, the developers of chirp ensured the baofeng bff8hp is one of the radios supported in the latest daily build. Gain access to the settings of baofeng bff8hp portable radio devices. If you are interested in a baofeng or the programing cable, see the links below to amazon. Baofeng bf f8hp will have all the features of the successfull uv5r with more transmit power. Nov 05, 2016 how to program a baofeng ham radio for repeaters made easy with chirp thesmokinape just a quick video showing how easy it is to program repeater information into a baofeng ham hand held radio. However, the developers of chirp ensured the baofeng bf f8hp is one of the radios supported in the latest daily build.
Radio did not respond when trying to use chirp baofeng radioprogramming. Easily program a baofeng radio with chirp to store all the channels you need. This makes adding multiple repeater memories and naming them much easier and leaves the vfo mode free for normal simplex working. The lcd supports alpha characters but these can only be entered using software. 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. A pc03 ftdi programming cable is recommended for easier pc programming the bff8hp is the third and final generation of the uv5r. How to program the baofeng bf888s radio the best ham. For better results, it is advisable that you buy an original baofeng programming cable and not some cheap knockoff. All the settings of the radio including tones, that annoying voice announcement, colors, repeater frequencies and even the opening message can. 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.
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