[chirp_users] baofeng gt-3tp mk3

[Jim Unroe]

On Mon, Feb 13, 2017 at 11:50 AM, Neil B <ne.b at hotmail.co.uk> wrote:
> chirp_users at intrepid.danplanet.com
>
>
> HI
>
> i have a new gt-3tp (in addtion to my uv-r5)
>
> i tried using the bf-f8hp as used by others on this radio. but on download
> it errors with incorrect model selected.
>
> i tried reading all in the bf drop down menu and the venerable uv-5r mode
> was used to be able to read and suprisingly write back to the gt3tp. just
> lacking the medium power options and possibly more.....
>
> it seems to work with the memorys using 5r upload but would be better with
> the correct means of up/downlodaing.
>
> many thanks to you and chirp
>
>

This is because Baofeng is shipping these radios with a firmware
version that for the last 2 or so years has indicated to CHIRP that
the radio is one with only 2 power levels. You will just have to us
the UV-5R selection until a workable solution is found or use the
factory software.

Jim