[chirp_users] Will Chirp work with the Baofeng BF-F9 V2

[John Kellas]

I checked that link. They say they are in the USA, and that they are a
'Distrubutor'. What is that? Are they to be trusted?​


Regards,
John Kellas
403-762-2333

On Sat, Jan 3, 2015 at 2:19 PM, Kurt <ksaves2 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

>  Before you buy an F9, look at this link:
>
> https://baofengtech.com/BF-F9v2+
>
> I bought one and it wasn't programmable to a repeater period.  I tried
> Chirp and no dice.  I sent the radio back and
> thank heavens for the liberal Amazon return policy.  I bought an F8HP and
> am much happier.  Worked just fine.
> The F8HP was listed out of stock when I tried to get one originally but
> had come back up online after my experience with
> the F9.  F9 didn't work with Chirp or possibly was dorked by it.  Master
> reset didn't work.  The 3800mah pack had to be pried off.
>
> The BF-F8HP works perfectly with Chirp in spite of the disclaimer.  Get an
> F8HP.  Kurt KC9LDH
>
>    *From:* Jim Unroe <rock.unroe at gmail.com>
> *To:* Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users at intrepid.danplanet.com>
> *Sent:* Friday, January 2, 2015 5:08 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Will Chirp work with the Baofeng BF-F9 V2
>
> On Fri, Jan 2, 2015 at 4:43 AM,  <chaplainblack at centurytel.net> wrote:
> >
> > I  am wanting to buy a Baofeng Radio and am looking at the new Baofeng
> BF-F9
> > V2
> > Does anyone on the list know if CHIRP will work for this radio
> > Is there anything I would need to do specifically to make it compatable
> >
> > One dealer said it should work but I am not sure if that is true or not.
> >
> >
> >
> > thank you all, Ron in WA    KA7MUB
>
> Hi Ron,
>
> >From the "Supported Radios" list on the CHIRP home page...
>
> BF-F8HP (in daily builds)
> Also includes the BF-F9V2+
> Also includes the GT-3TP
> Also includes the UV-5R TP
>
>
> Yes, it is supported. You must use a daily build.
>
> Jim KC9HI
>
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