Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. Had no trouble programming the channels i needed without the usb cord or software. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. In order to use the 6174400520mhz, you need to do the factory reset.
Then, please use the the baofeng official software not chirp for programming. The new baofeng bff8hp looks very similar to the uv 5r, but is a genuinely different and improved model. The frequncy of the uv 5rtp radio has been set as 140150430440mhz when it manufactured. The new baofeng bff8hp a worthy successor to the uv5r communications, social add comments. For my money, if i wanted to get more than the bogstandard uv5r id go for the uv5rhx or uv5rtp with upgraded three setting transmitter power. Comparison of baofeng uv 5r vs baofeng bff8hp walkie talkies. Programming data entered on the b side lower display will not be saved. Some new features found in the bff8hp are the three selectable power levels low 1w, med 45w, high78w. After doing some research, the beginner radio i landed on was the beofeng bff8hp. How to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv5r. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. I recently got my gmrs license and am studying to get my ham license. Comparison of baofeng uv5r vs baofeng bff8hp walkie talkies.
To resolve the potential conflict and avoid confusion, danny feemster from buy two way radios will show you how to use the chirp programming software included with the baofeng uv5r usb programming cable to check the firmware on the radio and. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Ignore the 6m on them as its really not made for 6m. Easily program a baofeng radio with chirp to store all the channels you need. The new baofeng bff8hp looks very similar to the uv5r, but is a genuinely different and improved model. Compare the main features, specifications, prices and select the best model. Baofeng bff8hp uv 5r 3rd gen 8watt dual band twoway. Comparison of baofeng bff8hp vs baofeng uv82hp walkie talkies. My question was i thinking of buying the baofeng uv 5r but then i seen the uv 5rtp 8watt version, would a extra 4 watts make a difference or would i be better off getting uv 5r and a decent anttena. The baofeng uv5r is a great cheap little radio, but its notoriously difficult to use, with poor documentation. The manual of the bff8hp is made by baofeng tech, not baofeng. The new baofeng bff8hp a worthy successor to the uv5r. Great article, but i recently purchased a new baofeng bff8hp radio, and an ftdi cable from.
Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Programming software for bff8hp windows this software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. Describe your experience with the baofengpofung bff8hp and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Can someone tell me the difference between the bff8hp vs uv5rtp. 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 original speaker mic for uv5r f8hp gt3 uv5ra uv5re. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. Baofeng bff8hp is the natural evolution of the baofeng uv5r. 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. Is there a free programming software for this radio i.
Press the menu button, type 40, and then the radio will be reset. This video will show you the basics, you are mostly familiar with the uv 5r, also a test on my power meter compared to the original uv 5r. Having launched the baofeng series of wireless walkietalkies and related ancillary products. Lets program a baofeng uv5r radio with chirp software to get the job done. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. In chirp you should select the bff8hp as this will allow you to select from the 3. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Baofeng bff8hp will made the history of hamradio from handheld vhf and uhf offering a rtx with a really inexpensive price. There are now so many radios build around baofeng uv5r circuitry and software that potential buyers dont know which one to pick. Great article, but i recently purchased a new baofeng bff8hp radio, and an. Uv5rv2 vs bff8hp i know, stick with me okay, so im a new ham. Baofeng bff8hp uv5r 3rd gen 8watt dual band twoway.
Most questions i get by email are about choosing one of these three baofeng radios. How to program the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp in chirp for. As with ak4ol, i have to question the accuracy of the statements above as the only reference provided is from baofeng tech themselves. As of this writing, chirpdaily20151126 appears to work flawlessly with my bff8hp radio. Baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. This video will show you the basics, you are mostly familiar with the uv5r, also a test on my power. A pc03 ftdi programming cable is recommended for easier pc programming the bff8hp is the third and final generation of the uv5r. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community.
Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv5r how to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the comfort of your keypad. As for the retevis, we do not carry that brand, but the model you mentioned seems to be a pmr446 radio. It would certainly explain why the sales of the programming cables has skyrocketed, and the chirp software is so popular. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio.
While these may not match up to the features and specifications of higher end hts for the price point and feature sets they do include, this makes a good radio for anyone, beginner or experienced operator to own. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Baofeng bff8hp uv5r 3rd gen 8watt dual band twoway radio. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. It seems that the instructions are for the previous generation and there werecomplications to getting the thing to tune into a local repeater. To the best of our knowledge, this software is correct. Baofeng uv5rtp tripower 841w twoway radio transceiver upgraded. 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. A pc03 ftdi programming cable is recommended for easier pc programming the bff8hp is the third and final generation of the uv 5r. My local repeater is approx 68 miles away i in a valley also. Can anyone give me their realworld opinion on whether this is good first radio for a begginer me. You can get a bundle of 2 radios with a programming cable for a really good price. Other features are available via programming software including channel names, scanning skip, and display background led color. Programming on the fly buddys hints for eyes free operation scanning for.
Theyre accessorycompatible with the uv5r, although internally and to chirp they appear as bff8hp and a bfp325 and both have nsr3409 firmware. The new baofeng bff8hp a worthy successor to the uv 5r communications, social add comments. Here is a great guide to how to manually program the baofeng uv5r, copied below. 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. We will not be responsible for damage caused by improper loading or use of radio outside its factory. So i am new to the gmrs and ham world of communications. The more you learn about this product, the easier it will be for you to make the right decision. Can someone tell me the difference between the bff8hp vs uv 5rtp. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface.
This is the only cable i recommend you buy for programming any baofeng radios. The frequncy of the uv5rtp radio has been set as 140150430440mhz when it manufactured. Uv5r 4w bfb297 vs uv5r 8w bfp323 difference 4w vs 8w ask question asked 2 years, 11 months ago. The radio is extremely easy to program with chirp software. When using chirp software to program the radio, i had success selecting, bff8hp from the radio dropdown menu i believe that the hardware inside the uv5rtp is the same as the bff8hp since uv5rtp was not an option. The handheld radio baofeng bff8hp is a dual band walkie talkie style radio is actuallythe natural evolution of the baofeng uv5r series. If you are looking for a twoway radio that is inexpensive but still delivers the goods, this one is a great choice. Baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp.
How to program a baofeng uv5r w chirp software or keypad. The a side must be used to program channels into the radio. It is, however, a more detailed manual than what comes with any other baofeng radio. Continue reading baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison. Ive been very happy with the baofeng uv5ra, but baofeng has released some newer models on the market so i thought it was time to take a look at the current offerings.