Here are some tips and resources ive found to help me use them. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Also the uv5r itself as well as uvb5, b6 and b7 was discontinued by baofeng in 2014 in favor the bf f8 series, sticking to the bf prefix for the square body models. The vox level and vox delay time are adjustable your needs.
The bao f8 software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of the baofeng bf f8 radio. Rt systems software is all usa based and designed with the editing demands. 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. 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. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Program the baofeng bff8hp chirp software baofeng ff8hp. For several years, the smallsized and even smaller priced baofeng uv5r has been the most popular budget ht walkietalkie radio transceiver. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. Ive tried turning them on with the flashlight button down. When you try to go above 154 on the radio, within the 2 meter portion of the band that is supposed to go up to 174 mhz on a normal ham radio. Jun 12, 20 an idiots guide to programming your baofeng radio june 12, 20 get link. Dec 12, 2017 in this baofeng bff8hp programming tutorial we will be using chirp software to program ham radio. We guarantee that your product will be 100% functional or we will issue you an immediate replacement.
In this baofeng bff8hp programming tutorial we will be using chirp software to program ham radio. Baofeng bf f8 and uv5r series programming software. You can give channels alphanumeric names, using a computer. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. Rt systems develops the premier software for baofeng bff8 handheld radios. Ive also tried using the baofeng software in a windows vm. The new baofeng bf f8hp looks very similar to the uv5r, but is a genuinely different and improved model. In addition, the product is covered by a 1 year manufacturers warranty which will be honored by us through our office in houston, tx. Baofeng handheld two way radios are well known among amateur radio operators everywhere. In this baofeng bf f8hp programming tutorial we will be using chirp software to program ham radio.
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. Many of the operations of the uv5r will be identical or close to those of the f8hp. Baofeng is a brand that is almost synonymous with affordable and reliable radios. It looks very similar to a uv5r, but they advertise an enhanced lcd screen. You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer 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. The baof8 software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of the baofeng bff8 radio.
The new square body models made since 2014 will always be bf xxx, so anytime you see a new 2015 uv5r, or new for 2016 uv5r, it is guaranteed to be a fake. Program the baofeng bff8hp chirp software baofeng f. This software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. The bff8hp has the latest n5r340a firmware which is not available on any other model from baofeng. Threeband two way radio baofeng bf r3, frequency range6174 220260 400520 mhzsupport wide and narrow band with 2. Baofeng bff8 radio programming software rt systems. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bf f8 or bf f8hp radios. The pofung baofeng bf f8hp is a newer high power version of the baofeng uv5r.
A 150450 model can not be made to operate on 150220. It has the updated internal components of the gt3 but also full backward compatibility with uv5r batteries and accessories. Baofeng bff8hp free knowledge base the duck project. Vip programming software baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 series programming software baofeng bff8 and uv5r series.
As an amazon associate, i earn from qualifying purchases. It will not go above 154 mhz when you try to punch in the weather radio frequencies, such as 162. To the best of our knowledge, this software is correct. Programming software miklor outdoors hunting camping shtf gmrs radio communications antenna battery electronics scanners digital computer software hardware laptop ipad iphone ebay music radio programming software.
To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. The radio has 2 power levels 5 watt maximum, allowing you to choose how far you can communicate. 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. The baofeng uv5r is a great cheap little radio, but its notoriously difficult to use, with poor documentation.