Bff8 radio software the baof8 software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of the baofeng bff8 radio. Lets program a baofeng uv5r radio with chirp software to get the job done. Programming the ht through the menu is strange, but doable. Loc yep, its the memory location ranging from 0 to 127 frequency you guessed it right, its the frequency 9 digits. Baofeng bff8hp will benefit of a new generation chipset along with new concierge service. The uv5rtp is also a bff8hp but may work as a uv5r. You can easily program from a pc to setup the radio to. Baofeng bff8hp will have all the features of the successfull uv5r with more transmit power. Select aofeng as the vendor and uv5r or bff8hp as the model. Best baofeng antenna upgrade uv5r bff8hp all bands.
The handheld radio baofeng bff8hp is a dual band walkie talkie style radio is actuallythe natural evolution of the baofeng uv5r series. That starts with the new indepth manual that guides you through the capabilities and customization of the bff8hp. Baofeng bf f8 and uv5r series programming software. The custom name that you can give this channel, it will be visible in the lcd display when set. I dont think there will be a fix until the programmers of chirp work that in but i feel your pain. Survival channels for baofeng programming shtfhamfrspmr.
Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. 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. Baofeng uv9r 8w 6174400520mhz vhfuhf dual band dustproof. On top of that the bff8hp also includes exclusive concierge customer help and warranty support. Baofeng usb programming cable for baofeng uv5r,bff8hp, bf. It has four tiny feet that are inset so that there is reduced stability. The reason i ask is because if there are no significant changes to chirp that directly affect my bf f8hp radio, frequently updating the daily to make sure i always have the latest becomes a waste of time and bandwidth. The ht is easy to program from the front or using software.
How to program the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp in chirp for. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Baofeng radio us is the authorized distributor of baofeng products, introducing new range of baofeng radios. If you purchased the baofeng uv series usb programming cable from. Easily program a baofeng radio with chirp to store all the channels you need quickly and easily. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Since the license test is sampled from a question pool, it wasnt too hard to study for.
This is the only cable i recommend you buy for programming any baofeng radios as an amazon associate i earn from qualifying. As of this writing, chirpdaily20151126 appears to work flawlessly with my bff8hp radio. On the test radio, the uhf range was set at 400479. Locate the chirp programming software for your operating system.
Latest chirp software release here chirp programming software osx, linux, windows update. The reason i ask is because if there are no significant changes to chirp that directly affect my bff8hp radio, frequently updating the daily to make sure i always have the latest becomes a waste of time and bandwidth. Baofeng programming with chirp uv5r and bff8hp youtube. With your radio turned off, connect your radio to your computer using the baofeng uv5r. Its used for programming a wide range of amateur radios of different makes and models, and in multiple formats and data sources. Most people looking for baofeng uv 6 software downloaded. When the radio box opens select the com port your radio is connected to. As of this writing, chirp daily20151126 appears to work flawlessly with my bf f8hp radio. 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.
Full accessory compatibility with all uv5r and bff8hp accessories. It offers an easy to use interface compatible with windows, mac, and linux pcs. The radio is extremely easy to program with chirp software. Many oem models also work as other types, so experiment. It is constantly falling over when the table is bumped. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are a common staple in the modern ham shack, and with good reason. Baofeng bff8hp uv5r 3rd gen 8watt dual band twoway radio first of all, the sma connector is likely opposite of what you would expect. This concierge service is only available on select baofeng models such as the bff8hp, uv82hp, and uv5x3. Some models of baofeng present as a different type, eg. Baofeng handheld two way radios are well known among amateur radio operators everywhere. Radioddity is the place to go for all your amateur, business and freelicense radio needs.
In this baofeng bff8hp programming tutorial we will be using chirp software to program ham radio. I recommend using chirp if programming from a pc as chirp is much better than the supplied chinese programming software. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp. I use chirp software to program bff8hp, uv5x3 and the vx6r, all 3 program via software without issue. Brand new baofeng bff8hp how to save settings in a channel memory. 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. Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one. Baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series. Once youve downloaded your radios settings, select filesave to create an image file of the radio to your computer.
Bff8 radio software rt systems radio programming software. Programming tutorial for the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp using chirp software. Note that not all functionality is supported on all radio models. Program the baofeng bff8hp chirp software baofeng f. Hey all, a couple of weeks ago i got my ham radio license.
Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Return to chirp and click the radio menu and choose download from radio 6. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. The frequency capability of the f8hp programmed via the keypad is. A lot of the usb programming cables are not supported by the new windows drivers that are installed automatically specifically those with the prolific pl2303 usb chip set. Thanks for contributing an answer to amateur radio stack exchange. Using baofeng pofung uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp memories tab. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. This is the only cable i recommend you buy for programming any baofeng radios. Is there a free programming software for this radio i. There is an issue opening the port with windows 10.
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