Baofeng BF-F8HP
The Pofung / Baofeng BF-F8HP is a newer high power version of the Baofeng UV-5R. Many of the operations of the UV-5R will be identical or close to those of the F8HP.
- 1, 4, 8 Watt
- 65 - 108 MHz Receive
- 136 - 174 MHz Transmit
- 400 - 520 MHz Transmit
- 128 channel memory
Operation
program channel into memory
- While in FREQUENCY mode enter the channel frequency.
- Press MENU+2+7
- Press MENU and select the desired channel with arrow buttons
- Press MENU to confirm channel selection
- Press EXIT
NOTE: A new out of the box radio has some channels pre-programmed in. Changing channels 1-6 was not working until each channel was deleted from the menu. Delete is function MENU+2+8.
Computer Connection
You can use the Pofung software or you can use an aftermarket software called CHIRP.
When connecting the USB serial cable Windows XP begins "New Hardware Wizard." Allow it to automatically detect and install the driver. It will detect and install "Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port." Do this with the Baofeng radio turned on.
Now that a driver is installed you are ready to use either the factory software or the alternative CHIRP software to interface and program your radio.
Everything you need to download, and use either CHIRP or the Baofeng OEM software:
