What is the best baofeng radio you can find in 2020. So i am new to the gmrs and ham world of communications. 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. It uses the latest in technology and gives you a highly powerful radio for an incredibly small price. Even though it showed it there and operative the update driver found the software driver i had installed that said it was installed.
Reprogramming only works with the 888s pc software. A 150450 model can not be made to operate on 150220. The optional battery and micspeaker are identical for both bff8hp and the uv5x3. Baof9 software and usbk4y cable software program memories and other settings of the baofengpofung bff9 radio. Baofeng uv82hp vip programming software baofeng bff8hp vip programming software. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems.
Bff9 and the legendary uv5r are a common staple in the modern ham shack, and with good reason. Hello, i recently purchased a new baofeng bff9 v2 with 3 power levels. This mount attaches to the radios belt clip, locking it in to position with the slot in the top. Vhf dual band 2way radio with 2 rechargeable 2100mah battery handheld walkie talkies complete set with earpiece and programming cable. I recently got my gmrs license and am studying to get my ham license. Baofeng bff8hp uv5r 3rd gen 8watt dual band twoway radio. In addition, the product is covered by a 1 year manufacturers warranty which will be honored by us through our office in houston, tx. I thought i was ordering through baofengtech, but found i was ordering from foscama camera company. These radios are compact, easy to use, versatile and, best of all, extremely inexpensive.
I also see that free programming software i assume via the internet is also provided. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. The awesome thing about this radio and most like it by baofeng is you can upgrade everything from software, battery, antenna, cases lots of stuff. Ive downloaded chirp and watched several videos about programming the radio, so i think ive got that down pat. The baofeng bf f9 is an economicaland compact dual band uhfvhf amateur radio with a black lcd display. I got the baofeng bf f9 v2 a feww weeks ago and downloaded the chirp version for my computer. Baofeng black bff9 v2 ham twoway radio transceiver for. With its 128 channel capacity and up to 12 hours of battery life, the bf f9 is a great option for ham radio operators who need mobility on a budget. Fcc rules and regulations part 15b, software version bfs001, download user manual. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. This will require the use of plugging the radio to your computer with a programming cable. I bought programming kit extra because the radio is useless with out it. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software.
Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. If you answered no to any of these, that is likely the issue. Typically each series or individual radio requires its own software package. One package is for conventional programming and the other for trunked programming. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software. This mount work with both the pci uv5r and rugged radio rh5r and rh5rv2. On my working channels that dont have ctcss coded, static is always heard as if the radio is always on monitor. Discussion in survival communications started by salted weapon, mar 30, 2015. Hello, i recently purchased a new baofeng bf f9 v2 with 3 power levels. The baofeng software is a pain an the chirp is far away better and quite intuitive at the usage.
I personally have the f8hp, and highly recommend it over. I really need to program my radio for the local repeaters. This software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. Wondering which software does work for this radio thanks peter k2xm. Rt systems develops the premier software for baofeng bff9 handheld radios. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r. It has four tiny feet that are inset so that there is reduced stability.
Discussion in survival communications started by salted weapon. As an amazon associate, i earn from qualifying purchases. Bao777 programming software for the pofungbaofeng bf777. The baofeng bff9 is an economicaland compact dual band uhfvhf amateur radio with a black lcd display. I got the baofeng bff9 v2 a feww weeks ago and downloaded the chirp version for my computer. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and programming software correctly, follow the instructions below. I recommend using chirp if programming from a pc as chirp is much better than the supplied chinese programming software. I downloaded the most recent chirp build bu i cannot get it to recognize my radio. The kj6zwl programming cable does exactly what it says. Locate the correct usb programming driver for your operating system.
Had no trouble programming the channels i needed without the usb cord or software. This includes unsurpassed transmission power of 8 watts, as the most impressive baofeng ever made to date. I initially had a problem having chirp recognize the usb port, but using the terminal in linux and typing in a simple command, everything sailed along smoothly at that point and i was able to program 2 baofeng uv5rs in less than 10 minutes. The ht is easy to program from the front or using software. Foscam i admit that i find baofeng models very confusing. When starting the baofeng programming software, the channel information. Latest release of chirp should allow you to program this model and version of. Jun 16, 2015 typically each series or individual radio requires its own software package. Download chirp that is a free software to programm your baofeng uv 5r plus and use this software. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. Baofeng pc03 ftdi usb programming cable for sale online ebay. Baofeng radios lead the affordable ham radio market with the bff8hp, uv82hp, uv5r, and more. Am i doing something wrong or do i have to wait for a newer chirp build that wouls recognize my baofeng bff9 v2.
Baofeng radios lead the affordable ham radio market with the bf f8hp, uv82hp, uv5r, and more. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Its used for programming a wide range of amateur radios of different makes and models, and in multiple formats and data sources. Bao777 programming software for the pofungbaofeng bf777 dcs rx dcs dcs polarity tx power scan add beat shift busy lock comment receive frequency transmit frequency offset frequency offset direction operating mode tone mode ctcss rx ctcss memory channel functions left to right the bao777 programmer is designed to give you the ease and.
The programming cable for these radios are sold separately. The radio is extremely easy to program with chirp software. Green led stays on after radio is reprogrammed to working frequencies and back again to stock. It is constantly falling over when the table is bumped. Is there a free programming software for this radio i. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. I am running chirp on linux mint and this cable is fantastic. To purchase a programming cable for your radio, please click here. Rt systems baof9 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofengpofung bff9 ht. I am looking to add one inexpensive handheld to my inventory and have no experience with any of the chinese produced products. Both require wide programming cables to be shaved down to fit properly in the speakermicrophone cutout. Baof9 programming kit for the baofengpofung bff9 ht.
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