It works for my kenwood thf6 and baofeng uv5r, no problems. There is quite a wide choice of radios for allstar nodes, but the 888s is cheap and cheerful. G speaker microphone programming cable jack operation switching power onoff turn the power switchvolume control a. Baofeng 888 after programing voice prompt changed to chinese and will not go back to english. The left side of the radio has the ptt switch, a monitor button and the infamous led flashlight. Had to use the baofeng bf480 programme which reads and writes to the radios ok. Had to use the baofeng bf 480 programme which reads and writes to the radios ok. Usb programming cable for radio is available now from our us warehouse free shipping to us in 36 business days ship to canada, brazil in 710 days description. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Each radio comes with a charger, antenna, and everything you need to get started communicating conveniently at a long range, whether in a recreational context like camping or on site at your business. The new radios dont talk to the old radios, despite being on the same channel. I looked under kenwood h777 but no such file exsists. Baofeng bf888s twoway ham radio 16ch walkie talkie set of 2.
The really gnarly problem that usually surfaces is getting the programming cable to work. I continue to get the message please check all communication and port settings. Looking at this featurerich 2way handheld radio, many folks used to handling such gadgets would have a different opinion about that. For warranty information about this product, please click here pdf. A led indicator lights red during transmit, green when receiving a signal.
Two way radio forum a public forum community for enthusiasts and users of all types of two way radios, including amateur, business, frs, gmrs, cb and marine forums collaboration platform for public safety communications. You can contact me more directly by linking to my facebook account. Baofeng bf888s wont program post by mitch 29 aug 2014, 07. There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time. Programming with software the baofeng pofung bf888s uhv. They are easy to program with frs frequencies for usa compliance you need to buy the programming c able and download a programming software like chirp. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. The radio you receive has already been programmed to pmr446 licensefree frequencies,you can also program it to other frequencies within 400470mhz by yourself. Jun, 2017 the bf 888xx model is the better buy and practically no risk, but carry a list of frequencies with you to get the right memory space for the right channel with no guessing. How to fix a baofeng uv5r that stops receiving after chirp file is uploaded resolving an issue that occurs after loading a chirp. Baofeng bf888s two way ham radio six 6 pack deal update cart check. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content.
These radios are all the same so one programmer will address each of the variations. Walkie talkies earpieces 10 packs for baofeng uv5r bf888s retevis h777 kenwood puxing with 2 pins acoustic tube headset with mic. The right side has the standard two pin kenwood, wouxun, baofeng programming cablespeakermicr connector. Baofeng bf 888 modification file download has to be open with chirp radio software. Unfollow baofeng bf 888s to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Baofeng usb programming cable for bfa58 uv9r plus uvxr a58 walkie talkie.
Do not buy the baofeng bf u1 until the software support comes out. To correct the issue, rightclick on the device and choose update. The layout and controls are the same as the bf888s. We all know the baofeng bf666s bf777s bf888s radios. Frequency and power the bf 888s is a single band, uhf, 400470mhz, low power radio. Bf888s programming in chirp problems radio refused to enter programming mode im trying to program my two bf888s with a fake prolific baofengbranded programming cable with old drivers.
Baofeng uv5r family radio programming and settings part 1. I had no problem programming the radios, but i have programmed a few radios like this before. So a hardware modification of some type was required. A handheld amateur radio transceiver for under a tenner the baofeng bf888s has grabbed the headlines recently for being available on ebay for under. If you purchased the baofeng uv series usb programming cable from buy. Baofeng bf888s programming software free instant download. If you have any problems, we are very glad to help you. This can be a big turn off but it doesnt have to be as programming the radio is pretty easy. One other setting for each channel that may be giving you problems is duplexsimplex. I cant get the radio to upload or download programming. So i got a uv5r in the mail today, i have owned one before but this is the first time i have ever bought a programming cable, so i plug the programming cable in and use chirp to program the radio, but then i reprogram it with the normal baofeng software turn it on and it appears everything is good but i am not picking anything up. Bit of a niche question here but i was looking at getting a pair of bf 888s handsets but noticed these are in fact ham radios and would usually require a licenc can a baofeng bf 888s be programmed to pmr446 for nonlicence use.
There is quite a wide choice of radios for allstar nodes, but the 888s is. A list of public and private bulletin boards, forums and groups for baofeng amateur two way radios. Simply complete checkout and you can download instantly from your downloads section on our website. Needing more, i bought another set, this time buying baofeng bf 888s radios.
But the original 888s software seems to be required for it to work. A led indicator lights red during transmit, green when receiving a signal b channel switch. The bf888 and bf666s can use the same programmer either the bao888 or bao666s. I am referring to the settings menu which changes the voice prompt, language, scan, vox, etc. Baofeng bf888s need english software download please. Baofeng bf888s programming issue win 10 and how to resolve. Programming with software the baofeng pofung bf888s uhv, 70cm transceiver af5dn duration. Until chirp or baofeng comes out with software support for the baofeng bf u1, the radio is useless. The bf888s is a full featured two way radio and hand held transceiver with long range capabilities up to 6km.
Sep 16, 2017 are you using the 888s programming software or chirp. The bf 888 and bf 666s can use the same programmer either the bao888 or bao666s. They are easy to use for technologically challenged users. I have just had the same problem with 4 new bf888s bought yesterday. The baofeng bf888s is a very cool and inexpensive little radio that a lot of people purchase before realizing that there is no way to program the baofeng bf888s radio with just the radio, you have to purchase a programming cable, download the software, and learn what you are doing first.
The gt1, codeveloped by sainsonic, promises to improve on this concept by adding fm radio, a higher capacity battery and higher power output. Baofeng bf888s programming issue win 10 and how to. I downloaded a specific bf888s program from miklor. Radioddity is the place to go for all your amateur, business and freelicense radio needs.
It appears that many of the cheap baofeng usb programming cables use a clone of the prolific pl2303 chip that is not supported by the latest windows driver. Until i used the baofeng software on these new bf888s radios, this menu was completely blank after downloading from the radio. In this video we explain how to obtain the programming software for the baofeng bf888s. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software.
Its other features include a builtin high illumination flashlight and an emergency alarm. Portable radio baofeng bf 888s user manual 7 pages. Sep 24, 2016 program software bf 480 for 888sa 888s pls17170 downloadsdownload now. Uv5r,5ra,5r plus,5re,bf f8hp, bf888s, uv82hp, 5rx3 and lanyard mirkit. I have ruled out the drivers and cable because i use the same computer and cable to program my baofeng uv5ra with no problems. Of course, the solution is use the programming software which is often helpful and often not.
I was unable to programme the radio with chirp, but had no problems using the software download from the baofeng website. This is the baofeng original programming usb cable which will allow you connect the radio directly to a computer or a laptop, provide efficient and stable transmission of information. Baofeng bf888s programming software free download with. I have just had the same problem with 4 new bf 888s bought yesterday. Regretably im not sure if it could before using chirp, but ive no reason to assume that it couldnt. Bought a new batch of baofeng 888 and having same issue. Usb programming cable for baofeng uv5r kguvd1p bf 888s walkie talkie usb cable for kenwood, baofeng, zastone, wouxun, quansheng, puxing radios.
Chirp says radio refused to enter programming mode plug in an older bf888s and it works fine so not a cable issue etc. Programming is pretty straightforward the transmit and receive frequencies for each channel, the. We could not find a published schematic of the bf888s but did discover the following by studying the pcb. Will provide further updates for other modification to the baofeng as soon as the current order arrives for modifications. There was no text in the box, nothing at all to click on. How to program baofeng uv5ruv82 without usb cable must be in slot a to program. This is the download for the genuine baofeng bf 888s which we offer for download absolutely free of charge. This seems to be a strong subject of this radio so i figured i would lend a hand on programming it without the computer cable.
Daily gun deals are the shortterm money saving deals ammoland news editors search out each day on the world wide web. Problems between baofeng bf888s and bf480 software yannick pmriste. Looking for any info i can get on the range from all the searching i have done on the net there are as many bad opinions as good. Baofeng original programming cable and software cd for uv. Baofeng programming cable for uv5r and uv82 for two way ham portable radios. Raccolta di info manuali di ricetrasmettitori frequenze materiale didattico ponti ripetitori. Pair of baofeng bf888s stopped communicating after reprogramming what to do. Baofeng 888 after programing voice prompt changed to. This feature, when turned on, causes that channel to transmit and receive on different frequencies. For baofeng uv5r bf888s radios usb 2 pins programing. The baofeng support homepage is your starting point for help with baofeng products, featuring software, manuals, support downloads, tech specs, troubleshooting pages, and tutorials. We cannot offer any help with programming your radio. The baofeng bf 888s is a very cool and inexpensive little radio that a lot of people purchase before realizing that there is no way to program the baofeng bf 888s radio with just the radio, you have to purchase a programming cable, download the software, and learn what you are doing first.
I recently bought six baofeng 888s radios to play about with in various allstar nodes that i plan to build. Anyway, this is not going to help you sort out your problem. The newer version can only be set to the 400470mhz range, however, it includes a beat shift or scrambler function. Make certain it is set to simplex or equivalently no offset. All we need is baofeng cable data, chirp and its working like a charm.
Usb programming cable for baofeng uv5r kguvd1p bf888s. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software installing the baofeng programming cable can be relatively easy, if you know how. Bf888s programming in chirp problems radio refused to enter programming mode. This page contains resources for troubleshooting and resolving known and unknown issues with the baofeng uv5r and other baofeng series radios. Mar 18, 2015 baofeng bf 888s posted in general discussion. Baofeng bfu1 another new cheap uhf radio qrz forums. Are you using the 888s programming software or chirp.
The baofeng uv82hp is stylized as a ham radio for amateurs. Bf888s pmr version walkie talkies is such a professional radio, which you can rest assured to use and no need to worry about the license problem. It looks like baofeng may have reduced the size of the bf888s memory. Mar 28, 2015 i didnt pay much attention to the gt1 because i assumed it was just old wine in a new bottle. How to program the baofeng bf888s radio the best ham. Chirp says radio refused to enter programming mode plug in an older bf 888s and it works fine so not a cable issue etc. Baofeng bf888s programming software free download with installation. My pair of bf 888s perform as well as top brand portable radios sold at the chain department stores. Describe your experience with the baofengpofung bf888 and tell us why you give it the rating you did required.
The rt systems software for a particular baofeng radio baoxxx works for the same model radio labeled as pofung i. The shape and casing front are an improvement in my opinion. So far there have been no changes to the radios other than the company name. The bf 888s is a full featured two way radio and hand held transceiver with long range capabilities up to 6km. How to fix the comm error in the programming software, on. How to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv5r the firmware version displayed on the lcd display isnt necessarily the one thats actually in the radio.
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 above. 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. Im trying to program my two bf888s with a fake prolific baofengbranded programming cable with old drivers. It downloaded from the radio without issue, and both the leds on the programming cable and on the radio responded. Here is a photo of the pcb which includes the rf transmit chain. Unfollow baofeng bf888s to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. To give a little more info fwiw after programming with chirp the original baofeng software could not change the language nor any of the other features.