Rick . . .

On Mon, 16 May 2022 03:28:14 -0700, "Rick Hatton" <doxieguy.71@...> wrote:

I did a full reset and then copied the channels from another Chirp file.

Just want to be sure of this as it would make a difference if you didn't do
this.

Before copying from another CHIRP file into the one for your current radio, did
you first download the database contents FROM the current radio to establish all
the data fields?

Downloading FROM the radio first sets up all the cells for the radio. If you
merely copied a file from another radio and uploaded it to your radio, and it
wasn't exactly the same radio, if there was one more cell for data or one less
on a data row, you would not be successful.

Also, is the cable working for you as far as you can tell? From what I read, it
looks like you were able to download the data from the radio.

The only other thing might be that you don't have the volume all the way up so
the data transfer can be made without any missing information.

Just trying to rule this out before suggesting that you get in contact with Dan
at CHIRP.

As a last resort, RT Systems software should work. It's not free, of course, but
it just works. I don't know what they do different, but I think they start with
CHIRP and enhance it, add model coverage to what's already available, and
possibly more.

Donald KX8K



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Some ham radio groups you may be interested in:
/g/ICOM /g/Ham-Antennas
/g/HamRadioHelp /g/Baofeng
/g/CHIRP

I did a full reset and then copied the channels from another Chirp file. Same results.

Those are set.

My BF-F8+ starts up on random channels. It usually starts on channel 0 even though it is almost always on channel 1 when I turn it off. I'd like it to start on 1.
Anyone have any? idea how to fix this?

I can tell you, you will NOT find a schematic.
I have tried to abtain one to repair a friends radio.
The power level and frequency range is software Controlled. You can not adjust the frequencies or power internally.
No, the?BF-F8HP can not be adjusted to cover any of the HF, VHF or UHF air bands.
Clyde Lambert KC7BJE?

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Ok. Makes sense. But maybe a schematic?

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To my knowledge the service manual is not available to the public. They don’t expect anyone to try to repair cheap radios and compared to the big name brands the are VERY cheap! ?They work great, but NIT expensive.?

A couple of questions? Does anyone have a service manual?? Need to adjust power output lower in bands..

Also... Anyway to make this RX on the AM airband

Skip

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Chuck . . .

On Tue, 03 May 2022 07:17:16 -0700, "W9BIK" <w9bik@...> wrote:

Are there any "gotcha's" I should be aware of? I ordered the programming cable, but do I need any special drivers to recognize the HT?

You can read the CHIRP documentation (it is in the files section of the CHIRP
group or on the CHIRP website). The thing that may not be intuitive is that you
first have to download the memory file from the radio so CHIRP knows how to
format the data. Once you download it, you can enter frequencies, offsets, etc.

There's a tab for Repeaterbook data and you can view the results of a search by
zip code, I think, and copy and paste what you wish from that tab to the radio's
memory tab. When you're done, upload it. That's basically it.

Keep the volume control full open or the data may not transfer.

Donald KX8K



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Some ham radio groups you may be interested in:
/g/ICOM /g/Ham-Antennas
/g/HamRadioHelp /g/Baofeng
/g/CHIRP

I purchased a UV-82 at a Hamfest this past weekend and I have a question about programming it with Chirp running on my relatively new Dell laptop using Windows 11. Are there any "gotcha's" I should be aware of? I ordered the programming cable, but do I need any special drivers to recognize the HT?

Chuck
W9BIK?

Bill . . .

On Tue, 1 Feb 2022 20:44:50 -0500, "Bill Storey via groups.io"
<WTStorey@...> wrote:

I followed the advice in the UV5R faq at Miklor.com, and bought what was known as the $3.79 special, and I never looked back. The antenna helps provide some front end filtering, which the radio really needs. Later versions of the radio, especially from Baofeng Tech have gotten better, but the basic 5R works better with a less capable antenna.

Can you give us a link to the $3.79 special, please? I went to the site and
found the UV-5R FAQ but not the $3.79 special. Can you link to that, please?

I remember using a 1/4 wave ground plane 2M antenna made out of an SO-239
connector with 19" legs attached to the 4 holes with screws and nuts, and
another 19" piece of wire soldered to the center connector. The socket faces
downward and you use a flexible thin piece of coax. If you have the SO-239
socket in your junk box, and some copper wire like 14 gauge that comes out of
Romex house wiring, it's not going to cost you any additional money.




Donald KX8K



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Some ham radio groups you may be interested in:
/g/ICOM /g/Ham-Antennas
/g/HamRadioHelp /g/Baofeng
/g/CHIRP

One thing I have not seen discussed in this thread is the question as to whether having a “better” antenna really helps with the Baofeng, at least with the original UV-5R. The radio has the selectivity of a Barn Door, and is very sensitive to interference. For other radios, including my VX8-DR, I often use a generic 1/4 wave, which improves the radios sensitivity, and ability to hit repeaters on the other side of a ridge near me. Adding that same antenna to the Baofeng causes local noise, such as my LED light fixtures to overpower real signals.

I followed the advice in the UV5R faq at Miklor.com, and bought what was known as the $3.79 special, and I never looked back. The antenna helps provide some front end filtering, which the radio really needs. Later versions of the radio, especially from Baofeng Tech have gotten better, but the basic 5R works better with a less capable antenna.

I highly recommend you use an SMA to BNC connector on the radio, and buy BNC antennae. In your car, you can get a mag mount with a BNC connector, and try various antenna types on the mag mount. The BNC connector has a longer life than the SMA connector built into the radio, and is replaceable when it wears out. It also facilitates removal of your walk around antenna, and connection to your car.

I also recommend looking at Miklor.com for a useful FAQ, on all things BAOFENG.

Bill (AB1LZ)

Would you believe? Sent from my shoe phone's big brother and still no keyboard. Please excuse auto connections caused by typhoons.

I found some longer, frequency trimmed antennas at Battery Junction. Similar to the Nagoya. some cover the MURS, some other sections of VHV/UHF, air band, etc.
You can get ground plane adaptors on ebay to convert a handheld, or mobile antenna to a base antenna, with three radials for under $10.

I found some longer, frequency trimmed antennas at Battery Junction. Similar to the Nagoya. some cover the MURS, some other sections of VHV/UHF, air band, etc.
You can get ground plane adaptors on ebay to convert a handheld, or mobile antenna to a base antenna, with three radials for under $10.

320A Antenna for Baofeng & Btech

Thanks Don,
Baofeng being for some, an entryway, somewhat implies some new folks and some basics, at times. I'm an example.

Below is what an hour or two searching found for HT antennas, based on comments about 2 brand and cost, Nagoya & Diamond, though at $35-40 for the HT, Diamond does have units equaling that range, versus only 3x the cost of the HT. (Better a cheap car w good tires, than the opposite.) But the point is very well taken. No $500 @ tires on a VW Bug.?Baby steps, learn as I go.?