The bf f8hp is the third and final generation of the uv5r. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. Beyond the 3 power levels 1, 4, 8 watt it also includes. 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. The 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.
Btech pc03 ftdi genuine usb programming cable for btech, baofeng, kenwood, and anytone radio. How to manually program memory channels into baofeng. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a. Bff8 radio software rt systems radio programming software. It offers an easy to use interface compatible with windows, mac, and linux pcs. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Programming has been improved, now you can program your baofeng bff8hp exactly how you want it. 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. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Typically each series or individual radio requires its own software package. The baof8 software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of the baofeng bf f8 radio. Baofeng bff8hp 8watt dual band twoway radio 6174mhz.
To the best of our knowledge, this software is correct. You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software of my hands. A pc03 ftdi programming cable is recommended for easier pc programming the bff8hp is the third and final generation of the uv5r. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. Can anyone give me their realworld opinion on whether this is good first radio for a begginer me. The really gnarly problem that usually surfaces is getting the programming cable to work. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad.
For over 23 years, rt systems has produced the most uptodate amateur radio software for all the top radio manufacturers. We will not be responsible for damage caused by improper. Baofeng uv82hp vip programming software baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82. The cd isnt worth anything and i couldnt get the software to work on linux or windows 7. I have been able to connect and upload programming info i got from, but in channel mode on the radio after. We will not be responsible for damage caused by improper loading. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. The baofeng bf f8hp is superior to the yaesu ft60r in a number of ways, including its range. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv5r. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. 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. Baofeng is a market leader in its segment and the baofeng uv5r is. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio.
Ok, so maybe it really isnt that easy to program the baofeng uv5r radios. Remember these are not real memory channels since the details are. Select the top frequency slot a with the ab button. Baofeng bf f8 and uv5r series programming software. I downloaded the free chips software on both machines. Baofeng programming cable for uv5r and uv82 for two way ham portable radios. It appears that many of the cheap baofeng usb programming cables use a clone of the prolific pl2303 chip that is not supported by the latest windows driver. Its used for programming a wide range of amateur radios of different makes. All the settings of the radio including tones, that annoying voice announcement, colors, repeater. The programming software is called chirp, and it is freely available online. Programming the unitsoftware before you start using the device, youd have to download the chirp software by connecting it to a computer. Press to enter frequency mode uv82 press and turn the radio on.
Baofeng handheld two way radios are well known among amateur radio operators everywhere. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. It would certainly explain why the sales of the programming cables has skyrocketed, and the chirp software is so popular. Nov 14, 2014 there are two bf f8hp programming softwares available. Radioddity pc001 ftdi usb programming cable, plug and play, compatible with baofeng uv5r bf888s bff8hp radioddity r2 ga2s h777 rt21 rt22 kenwood tyt two way radio. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. 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, 2018 typically each series or individual radio requires its own software package. Of course, the solution is use the programming software which is often helpful and often not. The next daily build should allow you to use the bff8hp model selection. Simple guide for manually programming the bff8hp radio for using the chirp command line see the chirpc guide. How to manually program memory channels into baofeng bowoh.
Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Remember these are not real memory channels since the details are lost as soon as you tune the radio manually. The a side must be used to program channels into the radio. This is the only cable i recommend you buy for programming any baofeng radios. With your radio turned off, connect your radio to your computer using the baofeng uv5r. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. A pc03 ftdi programming cable is recommended for easier pc programming. Along with the most reliable software, rt systems makes the best cables for programming andor control. Baofeng programming with chirp uv5r and bff8hp youtube. The bf f8hp is the most powerful baofeng capable of transmitting 8 watts.
They are a little more expensive than the chinese knockoff cables. Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng. You can unlockunrestrict these frequencies using the chirp software. There are 128 programmable memory channels as usual. Programming has been improved, now you can program your baofeng bf f8hp exactly how you want it. 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 above. Programming tutorial for the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp using chirp software. The programming cable for these radios are sold separately.
Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. Windows this software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. This software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. Uv5r,5ra,5r plus,5re,bf f8hp, bf888s, uv82hp, 5rx3 and lanyard mirkit 4.
Now go to file menu and click on save as save the radio image as. A pc03 ftdi programming cable is recommended for easier pc programming the bf f8hp is the third and final generation of the uv5r. 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. Bff8 radio software the baof8 software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of the baofeng bff8 radio. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. A pc03 ftdi programming cable is recommended for easier pc. Of course, chirp is a great solution, provided you have a computer, an easy to install programming cable and the time to input all the data for 128 channels.
However, the developers of chirp ensured the baofeng bff8hp is one of the radios supported in the latest daily build. Its used for programming a wide range of amateur radios of different makes and models, and in multiple formats and data sources. For using the chirp command line see the chirpc guide. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bf f8 or bf f8hp radios. Rt systems invented amateur radio programming in 1995 when the yaesu ft11 cloned and we wondered if we could get it. Uv5r,5ra,5r plus,5re, bf f8hp, bf 888s, uv82hp, 5rx3 and lanyard mirkit 4. Jun 12, 20 ok, so maybe it really isnt that easy to program the baofeng uv5r radios. A 150450 model can not be made to operate on 150220. One package is for conventional programming and the other for trunked programming. It would certainly explain why the sales of the programming cables has skyrocketed, and the chirp software is. In this baofeng bff8hp programming tutorial we will be using chirp software to program ham radio. Electronics free delivery possible on eligible purchases. To purchase a programming cable for your radio, please click here.
To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv5r how to manually program. This will require the use of plugging the radio to your computer with a programming cable. Download chirp free for windows, mac, and linux and get a cable with an ftdi chip in it i got mine from amazon. Program the baofeng bff8hp chirp software baofeng f. The fact is that this radio also has a more rugged overall construction, providing you with long lasting durability. Programming data entered on the b side lower display will not be saved. Press or andor otherwise choose the a display upper display. Baofeng uv5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. Simple guide for manually programming the bff8hp radio. The baof8 software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of the baofeng bff8 radio. Sep 25, 2019 programming tutorial for the baofeng uv5r or bf f8hp using chirp software.
Baof8 programming software memory types vfo the program makes available the same vfos as in the radio usually one per band. 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 bff8hp is the most powerful baofeng capable of transmitting 8 watts. Jul 25, 2016 typically each series or individual radio requires its own software package. The baofeng bff8hp is superior to the yaesu ft60r in a number of ways, including its range. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. How to program the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp in chirp for.
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