________________________________ From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com on behalf of Jim Unroe rock.unroe@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2020 7:07 PM To: Discussion of CHIRP chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com Subject: Re: [chirp_users] BAOFENG UV-5R8W

On Wed, Jan 8, 2020 at 9:16 PM Troy Hunter Troyhunter@outlook.com wrote:

First I'd like to say, what an awesome, helpful group, Does anyone have any experience with the BAOFENG UV-5R8W? I Just got one from ABBREE through Amazon. Has anyone had success with any type of software for programing? This is supposedly a three power model. I have tried a few models on CHIRP, the included BAOFENG software and attempted a download from the ABBREE website, all with what I would call negative results. It was a package deal with an included Baofeng cable (Prolific USP) that that Windows 10 said was working. Any help would be appreciated, especially knowing if there is a model I can select on CHIRP that has worked for others. Best Regards, Troy Hunter (Newly licensed)

Hi Troy,

The BF-F8HP is most likely the model to choose. It is used for all of the other UV-5R type radios with 3 power levels. You are most likely going to have to download, install and select the older Prolific device driver.

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On 9/1/20 1:59 pm, Troy Hunter wrote:

though Windows 10 says there is no problem with the cable, there still might be a driver problem?

You might also consider that you have a fake radio. I eventually discovered that I have one. It works but the radio is not programmable via Chirp.

I couldn't believe that there would be such a thing as a fake copy of a Chinese radio. Is that Kama?

It is listed on Baofengs website. UV-5R 8 watts.

On Wed, Jan 8, 2020 at 11:58 PM Ernesto Xload xload.es@gmail.com wrote:

I've a BAOFENG UV-5R8W and I can program It without only problem with chirp. I'm using Xubuntu 18.04 and current daily CHIRP version.

Best regards.

El jue., 9 ene. 2020 a las 4:43, Phil (phillor9@gmail.com) escribió:

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On 9/1/20 1:59 pm, Troy Hunter wrote:

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though Windows 10 says there is no problem with the cable, there still might be a driver problem?

You might also consider that you have a fake radio. I eventually discovered that I have one. It works but the radio is not programmable via Chirp.

I couldn't believe that there would be such a thing as a fake copy of a Chinese radio. Is that Kama?

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Regards, Phil

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That's great news Ernesto, What model radio are you selecting in CHIRP?

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I've a BAOFENG UV-5R8W and I can program It without only problem with chirp. I'm using Xubuntu 18.04 and current daily CHIRP version.

Best regards.

El jue., 9 ene. 2020 a las 4:43, Phil (<phillor9@gmail.commailto:phillor9@gmail.com>) escribió: On 9/1/20 1:59 pm, Troy Hunter wrote:

though Windows 10 says there is no problem with the cable, there still might be a driver problem?

You might also consider that you have a fake radio. I eventually discovered that I have one. It works but the radio is not programmable via Chirp.

I couldn't believe that there would be such a thing as a fake copy of a Chinese radio. Is that Kama?

--

Regards, Phil

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Thanks Amnon, I believe I have seen the table you are talking about. My model wasn't listed on the page that I saw. Which makes me believe my model isn't supported, but I've had at least three people tell me that they have my radio and used CHIRP. Do you see something different? Best regards, Troy

________________________________ From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com on behalf of Amnon Zohar amnon.zohar@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, January 9, 2020 6:01 AM To: Discussion of CHIRP chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com Subject: Re: [chirp_users] BAOFENG UV-5R8W

On chirp site there is a table of all variant names with the matching model to use

בתאריך יום ה׳, 9 בינו' 2020, 15:58, מאת Troy Hunter ‏<troyhunter@outlook.commailto:troyhunter@outlook.com>: That's great news Ernesto, What model radio are you selecting in CHIRP?

________________________________ From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.commailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com <chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.commailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com> on behalf of Ernesto Xload <xload.es@gmail.commailto:xload.es@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2020 10:57 PM To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.commailto:chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] BAOFENG UV-5R8W

I've a BAOFENG UV-5R8W and I can program It without only problem with chirp. I'm using Xubuntu 18.04 and current daily CHIRP version.

Best regards.

El jue., 9 ene. 2020 a las 4:43, Phil (<phillor9@gmail.commailto:phillor9@gmail.com>) escribió: On 9/1/20 1:59 pm, Troy Hunter wrote:

though Windows 10 says there is no problem with the cable, there still might be a driver problem?

You might also consider that you have a fake radio. I eventually discovered that I have one. It works but the radio is not programmable via Chirp.

I couldn't believe that there would be such a thing as a fake copy of a Chinese radio. Is that Kama?

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Regards, Phil

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I just purchased a Baofeng UV-5RMK3X Tri-Band radio from Amazon and I am not sure if this radio is fully programmable by Chirp.

I selected the Baofeng UV-5R radio from the pick list and it does allow me to read the radio and program it except for the 220 frequencies. Is there another version I should use from the pick list to also be able to program the 220 frequencies or this radio not compatible with Chirp?

Thanks,

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Thanks Jim,

That worked. I knew you would have the answer. Thanks for all you do for Chirp, it is greatly appreciated.

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-----Original Message----- From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Jim Unroe Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2020 10:44 AM To: Discussion of CHIRP Subject: Re: [chirp_users] BAOFENG UV-5RMK3X

On Sat, Jan 11, 2020 at 1:23 PM Herb Gerhardt hgerhardt@wavecable.com wrote:

I just purchased a Baofeng UV-5RMK3X Tri-Band radio from Amazon and I am

not

sure if this radio is fully programmable by Chirp.

I selected the Baofeng UV-5R radio from the pick list and it does allow me to read the radio and program it except for the 220 frequencies. Is there another version I should use from the pick list to also be able to program the 220 frequencies or this radio not compatible with Chirp?

Thanks,

Herb, KB7UVC NW APRS Group, West Sound Coordinator Our WEB Site: http://blog.nwaprs.info/

Hi Herb,

It most likely is by selecting...

Vendor: Radioddity Model: UV-5RX3

Jim KC9HI

Your radio might not be programmable by CHIRP because you have a fake Prolific chip on your cable. Have you checked that out?

Jardy Dawson WA7JRD

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On Jan 10, 2020, at 18:26, Phil phillor9@gmail.com wrote:

On 9/1/20 1:59 pm, Troy Hunter wrote:

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though Windows 10 says there is no problem with the cable, there still might be a driver problem?

You might also consider that you have a fake radio. I eventually discovered that I have one. It works but the radio is not programmable via Chirp.

I couldn't believe that there would be such a thing as a fake copy of a Chinese radio. Is that Kama?

--

Regards, Phil

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Score another point for Linux - it does not care if the chip in your cable is a fake Prolific, it just works anyway! There is also a driver available for Mac that can handle the fake Prolific chips. It seems only Windows has this problem.

On Fri, Jan 10, 2020 at 11:36 PM Jardy via chirp_users < chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com> wrote:

Your radio might not be programmable by CHIRP because you have a fake Prolific chip on your cable. Have you checked that out?

Jardy Dawson WA7JRD

Message sent from some electronic device that only the Manufacturer of said device really cares about.

On Jan 10, 2020, at 18:26, Phil phillor9@gmail.com wrote:

On 9/1/20 1:59 pm, Troy Hunter wrote:

though Windows 10 says there is no problem with the cable, there still

might be a driver problem?

You might also consider that you have a fake radio. I eventually discovered that I have one. It works but the radio is not programmable via Chirp.

I couldn't believe that there would be such a thing as a fake copy of a Chinese radio. Is that Kama?

--

Regards, Phil

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