Describe your experience with the baofengpofung bf f8hp and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. A pair 2 pcs baofeng ct9frs family frequency service frs radio, ic certified. I just passed my tech exam, and i plan to buy a cheap ht to get me started while i save up for the dream shack. Bao f9 software software program memories and other setting of the baofengpofung bf 9 radios. What is the best baofeng radio you can find in 2020. With no prior experience with radios or software of this type, i had my channels all programmed within 12 an hour using chirp. Dec 21, 2015 the chirp program does not specifically support this model. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8.
Hello, i recently purchased a new baofeng bf f9 v2 with 3 power levels. Baofeng bff8hp free knowledge base the duck project. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. 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.
Baofeng bf f8 and uv5r series programming software. Lets dive in into the pros and cons of this nifty little unit. Comparison of yaesu ft60r vs baofeng bf f8hp walkie talkies. I downloaded the most recent chirp build bu i cannot get it to recognize my radio. Here are screen shots of the rt systems screens vs the chrip. The awesome thing about this radio and most like it by baofeng is you can upgrade everything from software, battery, antenna, cases.
Already, we are seeing a confusing diversity of model numbers surrounding this new radio type, as well. The bf f8 is the latest high power model from baofeng that i know of. To the best of our knowledge, this software is correct. Baofeng original accessories speaker mic for baofeng bf f8hp bf 888s uv5r uv5ra uv5rb uv5rc uv5re h2. Ftdi genuine usb programming cable for btech, baofeng, kenwood, and anytone radio.
This has been a great radio once i figured out how to program it. The sister company pofung was founded by the same entrepreneurs at fujian nanan baofeng electronic co, who founded the baofeng brand. It is, however, a more detailed manual than what comes with any other baofeng radio. You can program it, however, through the bf f8 model. Adapts the accessory jack on your baofeng or similar radio to a 3. Many of the operations of the uv5r will be identical or close to those of the f8hp. This includes unsurpassed transmission power of 8 watts, as the most impressive baofeng ever made to date. 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. Can someone tell me the difference between the bf f8hp vs uv5rtp. In this baofeng bf f8hp programming tutorial we will be using chirp software to program ham radio.
Something the traditional uv5r series owner has never seen included with the radio. As an amazon associate, i earn from qualifying purchases. I have since taken the bff8 hp completely apart and the. Any issues with signup please use contact us button at bottom of any page. Discover the baofeng bff8hp, highpower, dual band vhfuhf, twoway radio. Im looking to taking a technician license exam, and i was looking at some of the baofeng radios for my first radio, and looking at the uv5r series specifically. The baof8 software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of the baofeng bf f8 radio. I wont be rewarding baofeng for its sly business model, so ill be returning this unit. Open the chirp software, click on radio then choose download from radio.
Electronics free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Baofeng bf f8hp is the natural evolution of the baofeng uv5r. Included with the radio is an actual indepth 76 page english user manual. Baofeng bf f8hp uv5r 3rd gen 8watt dual band twoway radio. The manufacturer adopted pofung, a new brand name for the international markets. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp. Comparison of baofeng uv5r vs baofeng bf f8hp walkie talkies. However, should i get the bf f8hp or uv5x3, because i dont know which one is better. The bf f8hp is the most powerful baofeng capable of transmitting 8 watts. 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. Baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series. I have since taken the bf f8 hp completely apart and the backing appears to be painted aluminum, not plastic, and have updated this article accordingly. The new baofeng bff8hp a worthy successor to the uv5r.
I really need to program my radio for the local repeaters. Ive tried out the uv5r for a week before the bff8hp arrived, but i was a little disappointed by the unpolished firmware and the lackluster set of improvements. Baofeng radio canada genuine baofeng radios free shipping. The current name baofeng, is a literal pinyin translation of the chinese character name. A pc03 ftdi programming cable is recommended for easier pc programming the bf f8hp is the third and final generation of the uv5r. 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 radio is extremely easy to program with chirp software.
As usual with the baofeng radios, the free chirp software is. Operating this radio on one of the following restricted frequencies without a license or authorization by the fcc can result in a variety of. Describe your experience with the baofengpofung bff8hp and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Today i going to talk about the top 5 list of baofeng 2 way radios. Jul 16, 2015 the manual of the bff8hp is made by baofeng tech, not baofeng. The fact is that this radio also has a more rugged overall construction, providing you with long lasting durability. The chargers seem to be the weak point of the baofeng.
Am i doing something wrong or do i have to wait for a newer chirp build that wouls recognize my baofeng bf f9 v2. The manual includes graphics and actual programming examples. If you want 8w, stick with the only legal official 3rd party models like the bf f8hp or uv82hp. I got the baofeng bf f9 v2 a feww weeks ago and downloaded the chirp version for my computer. Charger base compatible btech usb smart charger transformer cable sold by baofeng tech ensure baofengtech is your selected distributor to guarantee accuracy in. The pofung baofeng bf f8hp is a newer high power version of the baofeng uv5r.
Baofeng is a brand that is almost synonymous with affordable and reliable radios. I had several high gain dual band antennas from my previous hts, and the connector on the baofeng is the opposite gender. Uv5rv2 vs bff8hp i know, stick with me okay, so im a new ham. The rumors that chinese radios are cheap and perform poorly is not always true. The handheld radio baofeng bf f8hp is a dual band walkie talkie style radio is actuallythe natural evolution of the baofeng uv5r series. You can unlockunrestrict these frequencies using the chirp software. Uv5rv2 vs bf f8hp i know, stick with me okay, so im a new ham. Accessories baofeng radio us the official baofeng us. I recently got my gmrs license and am studying to get my ham license. Tyt md380 uhf tier ii dmr digital two way radio free tyt.
The bf f8hp section of the miklor website will answer you programming software question. Top 5 list for baofeng 2 way radios great2wayradios. A 150450 model can not be made to operate on 150220. May 22, 2017 the baofeng 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. Ive gotten into amateur radio recently and therefore have been looking into a lot of different handheld radios. 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.
Dec 12, 2017 how to program the baofeng bf f8hp radio. In many cases we have rejected batches of firmware which will get put into different radios clones at lower prices. Get the most from your radio using our free software. Compare the main features, specifications, prices and select the best model. They work, but last night i set up the f9 to charge and the light did not turn green.
Program the baofeng bff8hp chirp software baofeng ff8hp. So i am new to the gmrs and ham world of communications. Tone calling private line is required by most repeater applications and the bf f8hp supports the latest standards. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software.
While the bf f8hp may come with better accessories i. Group tones supported the bf f8hp supports the most common analog tones. The new chipset rda1846s and rda5802n provides reduced agc switching noise and a lowif digital audio processor for improved sound quality. How to program your radio this will require the use of plugging the radio. This software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. Baofeng bf f8hp will made the history of hamradio from handheld vhf and uhf offering a rtx with a really inexpensive price.
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