Baofeng bff8hp is a radio with one builtin receiver but can watch two channels semi duplex. The radio has 3 power levels 8 watt maximum, allowing you to choose how far you can communicate. You probably have a counterfeit chip in your cable which wont work with the windows 10 driver. Chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. Im trying to program my boafeng bff8hp with the chirp software, but as i have to do, download. For several years, the smallsized and even smaller priced baofeng uv5r has been the most popular budget ht walkietalkie radio transceiver. Bf f8 radio software the baof8 software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of the baofeng bf f8 radio. The new baofeng bff8hp a worthy successor to the uv5r. After this update and adjusting the squelch levels, intermod is almost completely gone. We dont put experimental things into chirp before they are ready, except where.
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. I use chirp software to program bff8hp, uv5x3 and the vx6r, all 3 program via software without issue. 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. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. I have tried to search for it on the kc9hi chirp recovery site but i could not located it. Is there a free programming software for this radio i. New chirp users should always start with chirps latest daily build. This is the only cable i recommend you buy for programming any baofeng radios. Similar choice uv winlab software free download uv.
I purchased the baofeng bff8hp and the proper programming cable. I have a baofeng bf f8hp with a nagoya na701 antenna, and im using the latest version of chirp daily20190205 to program it. I have a baofeng bff8hp with a nagoya na701 antenna, and im using the latest version of chirp daily20190205 to program it. It is now the recommended choice for those using chirp on macos. 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. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. Program the baofeng bff8hp chirp software baofeng f. Easily program a baofeng radio with chirp to store all the channels you need quickly and easily. The common filenames for the programs installer are chirp.
With your radio turned off, connect your radio to your computer using the baofeng uv5r. Odds are if you go back to device manager youll find an exclamation mark on your port. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Simple guide for manually programming the bff8hp radio for using the chirp command line see the chirpc guide. However, the developers of chirp ensured the baofeng bff8hp is one of the radios supported in the latest daily build. Page 1 consult the dealer or an experienced radiotv technician for help bff8hp changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Baofeng pofung uv5r, f8hp series erratic behavior and recovery by jim kc9hi note. I use chirp software to program bf f8hp, uv5x3 and the vx6r, all 3 program via software without issue.
The baofeng uv5r is an extremely versatile and inexpensive dual band handheld radio, which makes it one of the most popular and. Most people looking for baofeng uv 6 software downloaded. View attachment 98271 i have it programmed into chirp. It is constantly falling over when the table is bumped. I just got this new 2m70cm handheld, my first ham rig. Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one. Baofeng bff8hp uv5r 3rd gen 8watt dual band twoway. System utilities downloads uv6 uv7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. The radio is extremely easy to program with chirp software.
If you have a uv5rf8hp series radio with n5r20 or n5r30 firmware and experience. Baofeng bff8hp is a dual watch radio at a reasonable price. Select aofeng as the vendor and uv5r or bff8hp as the model. Programming the unitsoftware before you start using the device, youd have to download the chirp software by connecting it to a computer.
Never crossload between different firmware versions either. You can program your bf f8hp exactly how you want it. Baofeng bf f8 and uv5r series programming software. 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. Monitor two different frequencies on different bands.
From gmrs repeater directory i have the following info for a repeater i should be able to hit. Oct 11, 2019 amateur radio, chirp software, driver issue, driver issue. Baofeng programming with chirp uv5r and bff8hp youtube. Programming tutorial for the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp using chirp software.
I recommend using chirp if programming from a pc as chirp is much better than the supplied chinese programming software. You can then either edit what you have and then upload it back to the radio, or start from scratch. Select the top frequency slot a with the ab button. Baofeng bf f8hp f8hp 8w miklor outdoors hunting camping shtf gmrs radio communications antenna battery electronics scanners digital computer software hardware laptop ipad iphone ebay music radio. For example, i have a baofeng gt3tp, but it is not on the list, so i have to select the bf f8hp model. How to fix a baofeng uv5r that stops receiving after. Baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series. The bff8hp is the third and final generation of the uv5r. Turn on your radio and wait for radio activity to stop if any this may take several seconds. Nov 14, 2014 there are two bf f8hp programming softwares available.
To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. Open the chirp software, click on radio then choose download from radio. I have a pofung bf f8hp and it works fine,but for some reason mine only puts out 6 watts max other than that its a good rig, maybe the watt meter im using isnt that accurate. If you want to start from scratch, you may want to see what query data sources are available first. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and. The new chipset rda1846s and rda5802n provides reduced agc switching noise and a lowif digital audio processor for improved sound quality. The new baofeng bff8hp looks very similar to the uv5r, but is a genuinely different and improved model. Chirp is distributed as a series of automaticallygenerated builds. Youll need to be able to communicate with loved ones and get information during a crisis, but cell phone reception could be too unreliable. This concierge service is only available on select baofeng models such as the bff8hp, uv82hp, and uv5x3. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems.
Bff8 radio software the baof8 software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of the baofeng bff8 radio. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. If you have multiple radios, or want to use your current files to update a friends radio, the ldb will prevent cross loading. Return to chirp and click the radio menu and choose download from radio 6. On top of that the bff8hp also includes exclusive concierge customer help and warranty support. 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. Hi, i was wondering if anyone has a chirp factory image file for a baofeng bff8hp. Baofeng bff8hp uv5r 3rd gen 8watt dual band twoway radio first of all, the sma connector is likely opposite of what you would expect. Program the baofeng bff8hp chirp software baofeng ff8hp programming tutorial duration. Baofeng bff8hp f8hp 8w miklor outdoors hunting camping shtf gmrs radio communications antenna battery electronics scanners digital computer software hardware laptop ipad. Baofeng bff8hp free knowledge base the duck project. You can give channels alphanumeric names, using a computer. You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software.
The most popular versions among the software users are 2. My problem is on the chirp table column after the frequency, i have inputted the abreviated name of that repeater and when i upload it to the radio, it clones with no problem. This program is an intellectual property of plum canary corporation. I recommend chirp, to program your baofeng, so this post will refer to that software. The ht is easy to program from the front or using software. Nov, 2019 hi, i was wondering if anyone has a chirp factory image file for a baofeng bf f8hp. In this baofeng bff8hp programming tutorial we will be using chirp software to program ham radio. It has four tiny feet that are inset so that there is reduced stability. 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.
Thus, chirp is versioned by the date on which it was created, which makes it easy to determine if you have an older build. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Beyond the 3 power levels 1, 4, 8 watt it also includes. Using baofeng pofung uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp memories tab. How to program the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp in chirp for. Programming the baofeng bf f8hp radio using chirp youtube. Before you can program your radio with chirp, youll need the baofeng usb programming cable. I purchased the baofeng bf f8hp and the proper programming cable. You can program your bff8hp exactly how you want it. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Chirp is available for windows, mac os and linux, so regardless of your operating system, you are covered. I did not notice any settings in chirp for this, but i was more focused on setting up my presets. 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.
Any time we make a change to chirp, a build is created for it the next day. I did not notice any settings in chirp for this, but i was more focused on setting up my. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. For example, i have a baofeng gt3tp, but it is not on the list, so i have to select the bff8hp model. Receiver is muted or programmed with chirp and radio stopped working, go to n5r issues and cures erratic behavior due to. My problem is on the chirp table column after the frequency, i have inputted the abreviated name of that repeater and when i. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp.
Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Uses the familiar rx frequency and offset for repeaters. The bf f8hp 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. I have seen a few suggestions for other baofeng radios e. Has anyone had any luck with configuring rx only channels in a baofeng bff8hp with or without chirp. A ham radio offers a reliable alternative method of communication. When the radio box opens select the com port your radio is connected to. Can anyone give me their realworld opinion on whether this is good first radio for a begginer me. Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng and the model of the radio such as the uv5r from the drop down lists in the popup box.
May 22, 2017 luckily chirp has a recent update that allows you to adjust the squelch levels for most uv5r based radios, including the bf f8hp. I downloaded chirp and was able to input the frequencies i want on my ht. The custom name that you can give this channel, it will be visible in the lcd display when set. That starts with the new indepth manual that guides you through the capabilities and customization of the bff8hp. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. 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. How to fix a baofeng uv5r that stops receiving after chirp file is uploaded this entry was posted on october 1, 2014 by rick.
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