[chirp_users] Bricked UV82HP & BF-F8HP

[Jim Unroe]

Hi Jeff,

On Wed, Feb 1, 2023 at 9:04 PM Jeff Gallaway <jeffrey.gallaway at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I was using a tidradio bluetooth programming adaptor and after programming the scan feature stopped working and the programmed channels wouldn't program and a lot of other issues that I assume come with a bricked radio. I tried resetting both radios from the menu but it didn't help. I'm assuming the firmware is messed up somehow.
>
> UV82HP -
> Hold down #3 and power on- US2S35
> Hold down #6 & power on- 150602N
> BF-F8HP -
> Hold down #3 and power on- F8HP-1
> Hold down #6 & power on6- 160102
>
> I'm not sure if there's a way to do a hard reset in chirp to get everything back to factory settings or if I have to do something with the firmware? Any help would be appreciated. I'm better at seeing how it's done on video rather than following steps but anything is worth a try right now.
>
> Thanks, Jeff

They are not "bricked". Email me directly and I will help you to get
them working again.

Jim KC9HI