Baofeng bf f8hp is the natural evolution of the baofeng uv5r. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Jun 01, 2017 i recently got licenced as a ham radio operator. Gain access to the settings of baofeng bf f8hp portable radio devices. Large numbers of nonhams are using it in the gmrs service at higher power levels than allowed. You must insure that baofeng tech is your selected buying option when buying to be able to have the full usa warranty. Ftdi genuine usb programming cable for btech, baofeng, kenwood, and anytone radio.
Programming software accessories baofeng bff8hp front of radio. Typically each series or individual radio requires its own software package. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. How to manually program memory channels into baofeng. The bf f8hp is a dual band handheld radio that improves on the uv5r with more transmit power based on a new generation chipset. With an aftermarket or external antenna and the expanded battery, it becomes a longer distance radio lasting for days. For better results, it is advisable that you buy an original baofeng programming cable and not some cheap knockoff. A ham radio offers a reliable alternative method of communication. Program the baofeng bff8hp chirp software baofeng f. Baofeng radios us official distributor of baofeng products. Gain access to the settings of baofeng bff8hp portable radio devices. The bff8hp is the most powerful baofeng capable of transmitting 8 watts. Baofeng usb programming cable for baofeng uv5r, bf f8hp, bf 888s,uv82hp,gt3 handheld ham radio transceiver ham two way radio with driver cd.
As an amazon associate, i earn from qualifying purchases. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. Baofeng bf f8 and uv5r series programming software. How to program the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp in chirp for repeater and scanner use ham radio crash course.
Were going to program a baof eng radio with chirp software. Baofeng radio us is the authorized distributor of baofeng products, introducing new range of baofeng radios. Programming tutorial for the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp using chirp software. Baofeng is a market leader in its segment and the baofeng uv5r is. Has anyone had any luck with configuring rx only channels in a baofeng bff8hp with or without chirp. Development of chirp is an allvolunteer effort and is offered as opensource software, free of charge. Its used for programming a wide range of amateur radios of different makes and models, and in multiple formats and data sources.
The program should download the frequencies from the radio. May 22, 2017 the bf f8hp includes a different antenna model av85 from the rest of the baofeng series, which we believe this same antenna is typically included with their higher end commercial models. How to manually program memory channels into baofeng bowoh. Open the chirp software, click on radio then choose download from radio. Uv82hp vip programming software baofeng bff8hp vip programming software. Beyond the 3 power levels 1, 4, 8 watts it also includes a new 2000mah battery, an indepth user guide, concierge support, and the high gain v85 antenna. Select the top frequency slot a with the ab button. However, the developers of chirp ensured the baofeng bf f8hp is one of the radios supported in the latest daily build. Describe your experience with the baofengpofung bff8hp and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. We recommend the original baofeng uv5r baofeng uv5r dual band two way radio black baofeng bff8hp 8watt dual band twoway radio baofeng uv5ra ham two way radio authentic ftdi usb programming cable for kenwood, baofeng, and anytone chirp programming software. Electronics free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
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. Radioddity rd201 programming cable compatible with baofeng uv5r bf888s bff8hp uv5rx3 kenwood radioddity tyt two way radio, support win10 win7. I have seen a few suggestions for other baofeng radios e. Easily program a baofeng radio with chirp to store all the channels you need. Can anyone give me their realworld opinion on whether this is good first radio for a begginer me. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio.
Nov 14, 2014 there are two bf f8hp programming softwares available. The bf f8hp is the upgraded model of their uv5r, so it has even more capabilities and is even more versatile. Rf gear 2 go rt systems twoway radio programming software. Baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series. Find the top baofeng handheld ham radios with the msn buying guides compare products and brands by quality, popularity and pricing updated april 2020.
Baofeng uv5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Baofeng usb programming cable for baofeng uv5r,bff8hp, bf888s,uv82hp,gt3 handheld ham radio transceiver ham two way radio with driver cd. A pair 2 pcs baofeng ct9frs family frequency service frs radio, ic certified. Baofeng handheld two way radios are well known among amateur radio operators everywhere.
Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. For using the chirp command line see the chirpc guide. Simple guide for manually programming the bff8hp radio. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. Baofeng bf f8hp will have all the features of the successfull uv5r with more transmit power. A pc03 ftdi programming cable is recommended for easier pc programming the bff8hp is the third and final generation of the uv5r. The handheld radio baofeng bf f8hp is a dual band walkie talkie style radio is actuallythe natural evolution of the baofeng uv5r series. Only baofeng tech offers warranty claims without shipping anything to china. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Baofeng ip67 waterproof walkie talkie two way radio ham walkie talkie uv9r. Jul 04, 2019 the original software is easy to follow.
If you like chirp, please consider contributing a small donation to. One package is for conventional programming and the other for trunked programming. The first major difference is that it has two times the output. Discover the baofeng bff8hp, highpower, dual band vhfuhf, twoway radio. 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 a dual band handheld radio that improves on the uv5r with more transmit power based on a new generation chipset. 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. Youll need to be able to communicate with loved ones and get information during a crisis, but cell phone reception could be too unreliable.
The programming software is called chirp, and it is freely available online. The bf f8hp is the most powerful baofeng capable of transmitting 8 watts. It offers an easy to use interface compatible with windows, mac, and linux pcs. Baofeng tech is the only authorized usa baofeng distributor to honor the manufacturer warranty.
Can a baofeng bff8hp pick up police scanner frequencies. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv5r. A pc03 ftdi programming cable is recommended for easier pc programming the bf f8hp is the third and final generation of the uv5r. The baof8 software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of the baofeng bff8 radio. Baofeng is wellknown in the world of ham radio communication, as they offer high quality, well built devices that are easy to use and durable. This software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. After doing some research, the beginner radio i landed on was the beofeng bff8hp. To the best of our knowledge, this software is correct. 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.
The bff8hp is the upgraded model of their uv5r, so it has even more capabilities and is even more versatile. A 150450 model can not be made to operate on 150220. How to program the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp in chirp for. The baof8 software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of the baofeng bf f8 radio.
It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Of course, chirp is a great solution, provided you have a computer. If you like chirp, please consider contributing a small donation to help support the costs of development and hardware. Baofeng programming with chirp uv5r and bff8hp youtube. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software.
Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. Great article, but i recently purchased a new baofeng bff8hp radio, and an. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. Lets program a baofeng uv5r radio with chirp software to get the job done. Programming on the fly buddys hints for eyes free operation scanning for. Our baofeng radio software includes the most uptodate features and we have programs for updating each baofeng radio model. 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. Bff8 radio software the baof8 software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of the baofeng bff8 radio. 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. In this baofeng bff8hp programming tutorial we will be using chirp software to program ham radio.
Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. It seems that the instructions are for the previous generation and there werecomplications to getting the thing to tune into a local repeater.
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