Jun 01, 2017 i recently got licenced as a ham radio operator. After doing some research, the beginner radio i landed on was the beofeng bff8hp. My uv5r has survived two baja transpeninsular trips and is still going strong. There are now so many radios build around baofeng uv5r circuitry and software that potential buyers dont know which one to pick. 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. You can program your uv82hp exactly how you want it. This concierge service is only available on select baofeng models such as the bff8hp, uv82hp, and uv5x3. It seems that the instructions are for the previous generation and there werecomplications to getting the thing to tune into a local repeater. Baofeng uv 5r programming with chirp software or keypad. Manuals dm5r user manual uv82 user manual uv5r user manual bff8hp user manual uv82hp user manual chirp beginners guide programming software baofeng uv82hp vip programming software baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 series programming software baofeng bff8 and uv5r series programming softwar.
Baofeng bff8hp uv5r 3rd gen 8watt dual band twoway radio 6174mhz vhf. How to programme repeaters in baofeng uv5r without software. Comparison of baofeng bf f8hp vs baofeng uv 82hp walkie talkies. 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.
Looking at this featurerich 2way handheld radio, many folks used to handling such gadgets would have a different opinion about that. Comparison of baofeng bff8hp vs baofeng uv 82hp walkie talkies. Programming a repeater baofeng to repeater friday, january 31, 2014 8. The bff8hp has a bigger 2100mah battery versus the uv82hp with 1800mah battery. Dual ptt allows you to communicate with two groups from a single device, if you didnt know. The uv 82hp has a dual ptt switch, which can be set for dual or single use, plus its built around a new chip. Select the top frequency slot a with the ab button. Having launched the baofeng series of wireless walkietalkies and related ancillary products. The new baofeng bff8hp looks very similar to the uv5r, but is a genuinely different and improved model.
In order to use the 6174400520mhz, you need to do the factory reset. The uv 82hp is the second generation of the classic uv 82 series. The baofeng uv82hp is stylized as a ham radio for amateurs. I believe the miklor site rated the uv82hp as the best baofeng radio to datei could be wrong though. Programming tutorial for the baofeng uv 5r or bff8hp using chirp software. This video demonstrates the programming on a baofeng uv82hp. The radio has also now included in the latest daily build of chirp. The new baofeng bff8hp a worthy successor to the uv5r communications, social add comments. Baofeng bff8hp is the natural evolution of the baofeng uv5r. I ordered an f8hp with btech mic and programming cable, hopefully get some use of it this weekend.
I dont own a baofeng i went for a tyt for a tiny bit more power and possibly better reception not sure though, but from what i can tell, baofeng the actual manufacturer just makes the parts, and they are assembled into different models with different capabilities and faceplates by various vendors. Same for the uv 5tp, gt3tp and other fake 8 watt variations. More on that in later in the post, but first lets walk through the features. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by w7dtg. How to easily add a channel on a btech or baofeng handheld. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp.
But now a truly new model has been released, and it truly is better than the standard uv 5r. Baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng. The same menu steps work on the mursv1, gmrsv1, uv 5x3, bf f8hp, uv 82hp, uv 5r, uv 82, along with several other baofeng handhelds. Lets dive in into the pros and cons of this nifty little unit. Having a black uv82 already, most the features were familiar to me, but was in for some nice surprises when programing it via chirp. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community.
Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. I believe the miklor site rated the uv 82hp as the best baofeng radio to datei could be wrong though. Baofeng bff8hp will made the history of hamradio from handheld vhf and uhf offering a rtx with a really inexpensive price. The new baofeng uv 82hp ham walkie talkie offers many new features although the traditional case design is preserved for compliance with the existing hardware like chargers and connectors. The handheld radio baofeng bf f8hp is a dual band walkie talkie style radio is actuallythe natural evolution of the baofeng uv 5r series. Baofeng programming with chirp uv5r and bff8hp youtube. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. Comparison of baofeng uv5r vs baofeng uv82hp walkie talkies. The frequncy of the uv 5rtp radio has been set as 140150430440mhz when it manufactured. The frequncy of the uv5rtp radio has been set as 140150430440mhz when it manufactured. How to program baofeng uv5ruv82 without usb cable lectures. Programming tutorial for the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp using chirp software. Baofeng uv82hp high output up to 8 watt uv82hp the uv82hp is the second generation of the classic uv82 series. Easily program a baofeng radio with chirp to store all the channels you need quickly and easily.
Id love to learn to decode aprs, what freqs i can find packets on, what software to use to decode them. The handheld radio baofeng bff8hp is a dual band walkie talkie style radio is actuallythe natural evolution of the baofeng uv5r series. The speakermic is pofungs that came with the radio and the cable was. I downloaded chirp and was able to input the frequencies i. Overall, the radio is easy to set up using programming software and a usb cable, which most baofeng radio owners already own, and it has plenty of transmit power. The other method to communicate with a radio is through a repeater. The baof8 software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of the baofeng bf f8 radio. Jan 26, 2014 there are now so many radios build around baofeng uv 5r circuitry and software that potential buyers dont know which one to pick. 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 bf f8hp uv 5r 3rd gen 8watt dual band twoway radio first of all, the sma connector is likely opposite of what you would expect. The bff8hp has the latest n5r340a firmware which is not available on any other model from baofeng. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Click here for more information available for windows or mac os. Sep 25, 2019 programming tutorial for the baofeng uv 5r or bf f8hp using chirp software. In this baofeng bff8hp programming tutorial we will be using chirp software to program ham radio. I found both these radios, and im not sure what the difference is aside from the amazon price tag. As mentioned above, with software, the uv82hp can lockout the vfo mode to prevent accidental changes.
The new square body models made since 2014 will always be bf xxx, so anytime you see a new 2015 uv 5r, or new for 2016 uv 5r, it is guaranteed to be a fake. A little over two weeks ago, i received a baofeng uv82hp from in fire red color. Aug 26, 2015 the baofeng uv 82hp is an upgraded version of walkie talkie from the previous series. Get the most from your radio using our free software. This is the only cable i recommend you buy for programming any baofeng radios. To make it more confusing, the baofeng radios are also sometimes called pofung radios this spelling more closely indicates how the underlying chinese word is pronounced. Had no trouble programming the channels i needed without the usb cord or software. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. A programming cable is required to run the software. How to program the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp in chirp for. Ive only used the programming cable twice and havent experienced this issue either. A pc03 ftdi programming cable is recommended for easier pc. The bff8hp has a bigger 2100mah battery versus the uv82hp with.
It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Works with the uv 82, uv 82c, uv 82l, uv 82hp, uv 82x and the uv 82x3 triband radio. The uv82hp is the second generation of the classic uv82 series. It can also be programmed to where its not field programmable, so if you loan it to someone for example, the cant make changes to your radio.
Premium baofeng radio accessories, free shipping within canada, visit our website to buy and get support. Comparison of baofeng bff8hp vs baofeng uv82hp walkie talkies. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. Review of baofeng uv82hp programming baofeng uv 82hp. Press the menu button, type 40, and then the radio will be reset. Baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming software.
The most remarkable feature in this model is its dualsingle pushtotalk capability. Describe your experience with the baofengpofung bff8hp and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison. Can anyone give me their realworld opinion on whether this is good first radio for a begginer me. Baofeng original programming cable and software cd for uv 5r series, uv 82 series and more. The same menu steps work on the mursv1, gmrsv1, uv5x3, bff8hp. Also the uv 5r itself as well as uv b5, b6 and b7 was discontinued by baofeng in 2014 in favor the bf f8 series, sticking to the bf prefix for the square body models. Baofeng radio canada genuine baofeng radios free shipping. However, when attempting to do this manually, the settings never store. Simple guide for manually programming the bff8hp radio for using the chirp command line see the chirpc guide. Baofeng bf f8hp is the natural evolution of the baofeng uv 5r. Turn your baofeng walkie talkie into a super shtf survival radio with hamfrspmrgmrsmursmarineweatherbusiness channels. It would certainly explain why the sales of the programming cables has skyrocketed, and the chirp software is so popular. You can set vfo limits using the chirp software and it will be easy to program from a pc to.
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. I had several high gain dual band antennas from my previous hts, and the connector on the baofeng is the opposite gender. I ordered an f8hp with btech mic and programming cable, hopefully. 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. Program the baofeng bff8hp chirp software baofeng f. Manuals dm5r user manual uv 82 user manual uv 5r user manual bf f8hp user manual uv 82hp user manual chirp beginners guide programming software baofeng uv 82hp vip programming software baofeng bf f8hp vip programming software baofeng uv 82 series programming software baofeng bf f8 and uv 5r series programming softwar. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. Jan 22, 2015 turn your baofeng walkie talkie into a super shtf survival radio with hamfrspmrgmrsmursmarineweatherbusiness channels. Baofeng handheld btech mobile radio programming software. The same menu steps work on the mursv1, gmrsv1, uv5x3, bff8hp, uv82hp, uv5r, uv82, along with several other baofeng handhelds. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad.
This makes it a simple case of downloading the software. Most questions i get by email are about choosing one of these three baofeng radios. Discover the baofeng uv82hp, highpower, dual band vhfuhf, twoway radio. Topics covered in this video include an overview of features, comparison with the uv5r, software programming chirp and oem, range. Compare the main features, specifications, prices and select the best model. Some new features found in the uv82hp are the three selectable power levels low 1 watt, medium 5 watt, high 78 watt allowing for a highoutput of up to eight watts. Same for the uv5tp, gt3tp and other fake 8 watt variations.
Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng uv5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. My buddies use bca and they work ok if nearby they love them, i find the range inadequate, but im also on sar and would like a radio with more range and flexibility. Some new features found in the uv 82hp are the three selectable power levels low 1 watt, medium 5 watt, high 78 watt allowing for a highoutput of up to eight watts. The uv82hp is the second generation of the popular uv82 series of handheld portable radios from baofeng.
A repeater is an electronic device that receives a signal on. Survival channels for baofeng programming shtfhamfrspmr. Baofeng bff8hp uv5r 3rd gen 8watt dual band twoway radio. Baofeng bf f8 and uv 5r series programming software.
Using the chirp software, or the baofeng software i assume, will allow you to program frequencies, along with offsets and pl tones, and save them to the memory of the radio. Baofeng bf f8hp will made the history of hamradio from handheld vhf and uhf offering a rtx with a really inexpensive price. This video demonstrates the programming on a baofeng uv 82hp. The bff8hp section of the miklor website will answer you programming software question. Id be using a btech mic, and can add an antenna if needed. Its a perfect alternative to the popular high power variant of the uv5r, the baofeng bff8hp. The new baofeng bff8hp a worthy successor to the uv5r. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. I downloaded chirp and was able to input the frequencies i want on my ht.
Baofeng uv 82hp high output up to 8 watt uv 82hp the uv 82hp is the second generation of the classic uv 82 series. Works with the uv82, uv82c, uv82l, uv82hp, uv82x and the uv82x3 triband radio. Please do not make requests for copies of radio programming software which is sold or was sold by the manufacturer for any monetary value. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface. I purchased the baofeng bff8hp and the proper programming cable. Continue reading baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison. Then, please use the the baofeng official software not chirp for programming. Programming tutorial for the baofeng uv 5r or bf f8hp using chirp software. The bao82 software allows you to program memory channels and menu settings of the radio. The baof8 software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of the baofeng bff8 radio. Operating system selection made when adding to cart. Programming freqs via the keypad is basic, but if youre going to be programming odd splits, offsets, and pls get the software.
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