Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng and the model of the radio such as the uv 5r from the drop down lists in the popup box. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. How to program the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp in chirp for repeater and. Programming cable and software the baofeng radios have 128 programmable channels that you can define, and in each case you can set a lot of different parameters for the channel, ranging from bandwidth to power to offset frequencies if used with a repeater and ctcssdcs type tones on both the send and receive side of the channel. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Baofeng fans often want to know what firmware version is on their amateur radios. Baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison. How to program the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp in chirp for repeater and scanner use. Ftdi genuine usb programming cable for btech, baofeng, kenwood, and anytone radio.
I am studying for the technicians test in the us now. Baofeng uv9r 8w 6174400520mhz vhfuhf dual band dustproof. Baofeng is a market leader in its segment and the baofeng uv 5r is. Baofeng uv5r plus and the bff8hp comparison youtube. Monitor two different frequencies on different bands. This software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers.
I did get one from ebay about a year ago, but the display on this one starts glitching out once the battery begins draining even a little bit. I bought one baofeng uv 5r and one bf f8hp radio to play with in the mean time. Program baofeng bff8hp for channels for repeater with offset. Were going to program a baof eng radio with chirp software. Push orange vm button if necessary to enter frequency vfo mode no channel number is shown if voice mode is on the radio will announce.
Program the baofeng bff8hp chirp software baofeng ff8hp. Baofeng uv5r dual band ham radios, best budget survival radios. Mirkit ftdi usb programming cable model 3 red for flashing analogue ham radio. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Its connector type is smafemale and gives you a gain of 2. This is a software modification that resets the squelch to enable higher tighter levels of squelch, controlled by the baofeng radios squelch setting. Baofeng, mirkit, wouxun, kenwood, archell, retevis. I purchased the baofeng bf f8hp and the proper programming cable. I recommend using chirp if programming from a pc as chirp is much better than the supplied chinese programming software. How to program the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp in chirp for. The other method to communicate with a radio is through a repeater.
Having launched the baofeng series of wireless walkietalkies and related ancillary products. This is a newer version of a previous model from the same brand. Baofeng has been updating the firmware and not displaying the actual firmware number as described above. A complete system for your baofeng uv5r or f8hp radio code. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bf f8 or bf f8hp radios. Unfortunately, since the release of version bfb297, the firmware version number that displays on the screen of the baofeng uv 5r dual band uhfvhf amateur radio may not be what is actually installed. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. Topics covered in this video include an overview of features, comparison with the uv5r, software programming chirp and oem, range. It was introduced with the n5r20 firmware back in the summer of 2014. 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. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv 5r. I downloaded chirp and was able to input the frequencies i want on my ht. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. I wish i came across this video before i pulled e trigger because now i have to buy a cable to program it.
Baofeng bff8hp free knowledge base the duck project. It offers an easy to use interface compatible with windows, mac, and linux pcs. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software. Btech aprsk1 cable audio interface cable for baofeng, btech bff8hp, uv82hp, uv5x3 aprspro, aprsdroid, compatible android, ios 4. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software. A repeater is an electronic device that receives a signal on one frequency and retransmits it at a higher level or higher power, or onto the other side of an. Programming a repeater baofeng to repeater friday, january 31, 2014 8. Baofeng radio us is the authorized distributor of baofeng products, introducing new range of baofeng radios. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bf f8 or bf f8hp radios. N5r2401 is from a radio with 2 power levels a uv 5r variant n5r3409 is from a radio with 3 power levels a bf f8hp variant the beep bug was the last known user detectable bug a uv 5r variant. Hey all, a couple of weeks ago i got my ham radio license. Just got my uv5r plus today and decided to do a comparison video before taking them. My main complaint with this and all baofengs is the slow scan and difficulty programming by hand.
Hey guys, ive noticed that the uv3r doesnt seem to be made anymore. It has four tiny feet that are inset so that there is reduced stability. A 150450 model can not be made to operate on 150220. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. 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. We will not be responsible for damage caused by improper loading. How to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv5r. When the license arrived, i ordered a baofeng bff8hp handheld transceiver from amazon at the same time, i borrowed the famous baofeng uv5r from the radio club so i had a well known benchmark to compare it with. The ht is easy to program from the front or using software. Gain access to the settings of baofeng bf f8hp portable radio devices. Chirp is a free software title that works with most handie talkie radios. Programming software baofeng uv82hp vip programming software baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series.
Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. N5r2401 is from a radio with 2 power levels a uv5r variant n5r3409 is from a radio with 3 power levels a bff8hp variant the beep bug was the last known user detectable bug a uv5r variant. Baofeng radio us the official baofeng us distributor. Baofeng programming with chirp uv5r and bff8hp youtube. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Baofeng uv 5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. I bought one baofeng uv5r and one bff8hp radio to play with in the mean time. 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.
Tyt md380 uhf tier ii dmr digital two way radio free tyt. Baofeng radio canada genuine baofeng radios free shipping. How to manually program memory channels into baofeng. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. In this baofeng bff8hp programming tutorial we will be using chirp software to program ham radio. To find the actual firmware release, you need to run the latest chirp daily build. Jan 22, 2015 then use a usbtoradio cable to load the file into your baofeng or other brand of radio. Gain access to the settings of baofeng bff8hp portable radio devices.
Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares. Baofeng bf f8hp uv 5r 3rd gen 8watt dual band twoway radio first of all, the sma connector is likely opposite of what you would expect. Baofeng bff8hp is a radio with one builtin receiver but can watch two channels semi duplex. I checked out the database here, programmed the local police frequencies using chirp and i am not picking up anything other than some occasional static. Baofeng uv5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Baofeng information site, pofung uv5r uvb5, uv82, ham radio. In this baofeng bf f8hp programming tutorial we will be using chirp software to program ham radio. The amazon box it came in had a lithiumion battery warning sticker, saying that it should be handled with care. Baofeng bff8hp is a dual watch radio at a reasonable price.
Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. How to manually program memory channels into baofeng bowoh. Survival channels for baofeng programming shtfhamfrspmr. It was then that i realised that the baofeng programming software that i had used to program my uv 5 would not work with the later model. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv5r how to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the comfort of your keypad. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. At the same time, i borrowed the famous baofeng uv 5r from the radio club so i had a well known benchmark to compare it with. The baofeng uv 5r is a great cheap little radio, but its notoriously difficult to use, with poor documentation. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. The lead arrived with andy and he installed the drivers but on running up the baofeng programming software, it wouldnt talk to the radio.
Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and. If you are interested in a baofeng or the programing cable. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. When the license arrived, i ordered a baofeng bf f8hp handheld transceiver from amazon. A pair 2 pcs baofeng ct9frs family frequency service frs radio, ic certified. How to manually program memory channels into baofeng bowohfung ht radios uv5r uv6r bff8 gt3 and all variants of the uv5r including the bff8hp, uv5x3 and uv82 series these instructions begin with the website content then my two cents on the subject. I had several high gain dual band antennas from my previous hts, and the connector on the baofeng is the opposite gender. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. A complete system for your baofeng uv5r or f8hp radio. Then use a usbtoradio cable to load the file into your baofeng or other brand of radio. The bf f8hp 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 uv 5r. Since the license test is sampled from a question pool, it wasnt too hard to study for.
Chirp software provides a fix for the wellknown baofeng squelch problem. Here are some tips and resources ive found to help me use them. Dec 12, 2017 how to program the baofeng bf f8hp radio. The abbree smafemale dual band is compatible with baofeng uv5r uv82 bf f8hp ham two way radio. Btech aprsk1 cable audio interface cable for baofeng, btech bf f8hp, uv 82hp, uv 5x3 aprspro, aprsdroid, compatible android, ios 4. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. Programming tutorial for the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp using chirp software. Its used for programming a wide range of amateur radios of different makes and models, and in multiple formats and data sources. Programming tutorial for the baofeng uv5r or bf f8hp using chirp software. Im buying bf f8hp s from baofeng tech now as they have upgraded theirs with a better antenna and battery, and they say they always have the most current firmware models in stock as they have theirs shipped in by air and not by boat. To the best of our knowledge, this software is correct.
Hey guys, ive noticed that the uv 3r doesnt seem to be made anymore. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv 5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. Program the baofeng bff8hp chirp software baofeng f. A repeater is an electronic device that receives a signal on. It is constantly falling over when the table is bumped. Baofeng bff8hp uv5r 3rd gen 8watt dual band twoway radio first of all, the sma connector is likely opposite of what you would expect.
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