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

Sat Jan 10 11:44:50 PST 2015

Just a head's-up about those stated battery capacities.

In the world of LED's, flashaholic's have the term 'Chinese Lumens'. There
also appear to be 'Chinese milliamps'.

I have some Baofeng batteries that are model BL-8. They weigh 86g and claim
2800 mAh. I should throw them on our analyzer to confirm, but given that
Wouxun KG-816, and UVD-1P batteries weigh 86g and are claimed at 1700 mAh,
an Anytone AT-3318 battery that is claimed 1800 mAh weighs 96g, a 1600 mAh
Xianjing battery for the XJ-928 weighs 93g. Indeed the only 7.4V battery
case that I've seen that can yield a capacity in the vicinity of 2800 mAh
is the AA Battery case for a Wouxun 1P, and it needs 5 LiFeS2 lithium
primary cells to accomplish approx 3000 mAh, and even that will tip the
scales at 108g. (LiFeS2 weighs 25% less than Li-Co when packed into the
same volume, and has 3X more energy capacity). I think it's safe to assume
that all these rechargeable battery packs are using Lithium Cobalt
chemistry, and that therefore Baofeng is in the habit of overstating their
battery capacities.

Regards,
John

On Sat, Jan 10, 2015 at 10:56 AM, Tony <ajd at industrynet.net> wrote:

> Before I wrote that I had done a ton of reading/research about the
> differences between the BF-F8HP & the BF-F9V2+.
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> I then purchased three F9’s which I have owned for approximately three
> weeks.
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> I just received a BF-F8HP yesterday morning and have had the chance to
> play with it quite a bit.
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> As stated before the radio does come with a larger 2100 Mah battery, the
> better manual and a better antenna.
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> In terms of functionality the radios appear to operate exactly the same
> however the firmware IS different.
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> Now the minor differences: (opinion mostly)
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> The radio looks better.
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> The radio feels much nicer in the hand. (bigger battery)
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> It appears to me that the F8-HP has better quality control.
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> The three F9’s I purchased came from the seller Foscom via Amazon.   All
> three of them had issues of some sort, none particularly serious but issues
> none the less.   One of them was missing the side plastic piece opposite
> the PTT.  The nameplates have fallen off on all of them and one of the
> radios will not work with an external microphone.
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> I honestly think the extra couple bucks for the F8 is worth it and I’ll
> probably end up with another one.
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> Though I do like the box the BF-F9 V2+ comes in better..  ;)
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> Hope that helps, sorry for any misinformation.
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> -Tony
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> *From:* chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:
> chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com] *On Behalf Of *Kurt
> *Sent:* Friday, January 9, 2015 3:41 PM
> *To:* Discussion of CHIRP
> *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Will Chirp work with the Baofeng BF-F9 V2
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> Only thing I can say is the BF-F9 V2+ didn't work. The battery release
> would have needed to be sanded if I would have kept it.
>
> Since it was not programmable for repeaters, useless to me.  There was
> only a $6.00 price difference so an F8 after this experience was a no
> brainer for me.  I tried multiple resets and used Chirp with the F9 and no
> dice.  An isolated bat unit?  Maybe but the F8HP
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> turned out better for me.  Kurt
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> *From:* Tony <ajd at industrynet.net>
> *To:* 'Discussion of CHIRP' <chirp_users at intrepid.danplanet.com>
> *Sent:* Thursday, January 8, 2015 8:26 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Will Chirp work with the Baofeng BF-F9 V2
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> There is nothing wrong with the BF-F9 V2+  -- That’s all marketing hype
> from Baofeng.  Both work fine with Chirp.
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> The firmware is up to date on both the F9 and F8.
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> The only real difference is you get the better owner’s manual and a better
> antenna with the BF-F8.   The batteries that came with my F9’s were 1800
> Mah.   If you have a problem with a tight battery on either the F9 or F8
> just hold down the release button firmly when inserting/removing the
> battery.
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> The fact that you can get the better manual on the ‘Net (miklor) and that
> you’ll likely replace both stock antennas anyways really makes it a moot
> point.
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> Ignore the hype and enjoy either radio.
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> Tony
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> *From:* chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com [
> mailto:chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com
> <chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com>] *On Behalf Of *John Kellas
> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 7, 2015 10:43 PM
> *To:* Kurt; Discussion of CHIRP
> *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Will Chirp work with the Baofeng BF-F9 V2
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> 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?
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> Regards,
>
> John Kellas
> 403-762-2333
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> On Sat, Jan 3, 2015 at 2:19 PM, Kurt <ksaves2 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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>  Before you buy an F9, look at this link:
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> https://baofengtech.com/BF-F9v2+
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> I bought one and it wasn't programmable to a repeater period.  I tried
> Chirp and no dice.  I sent the radio back and
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> 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.
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> The BF-F8HP works perfectly with Chirp in spite of the disclaimer.  Get an
> F8HP.  Kurt KC9LDH
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> *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
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> 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
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>
> Yes, it is supported. You must use a daily build.
>
> Jim KC9HI
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