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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>There is nothing wrong with the BF-F9 V2+ -- That’s all marketing hype from Baofeng. Both work fine with Chirp.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>The firmware is up to date on both the F9 and F8.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Ignore the hype and enjoy either radio.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Tony<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] <b>On Behalf Of </b>John Kellas<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, January 7, 2015 10:43 PM<br><b>To:</b> Kurt; Discussion of CHIRP<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [chirp_users] Will Chirp work with the Baofeng BF-F9 V2<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>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?<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><br clear=all><o:p></o:p></p><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Regards,</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>John Kellas<br>403-762-2333</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>On Sat, Jan 3, 2015 at 2:19 PM, Kurt <<a href="mailto:ksaves2@sbcglobal.net" target="_blank">ksaves2@sbcglobal.net</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'> Before you buy an F9, look at this link:<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="https://baofengtech.com/BF-F9v2+" target="_blank">https://baofengtech.com/BF-F9v2+</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'>I bought one and it wasn't programmable to a repeater period. I tried Chirp and no dice. I sent the radio back and <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'>thank heavens for the liberal Amazon return policy. I bought an F8HP and am much happier. Worked just fine.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'>The F8HP was listed out of stock when I tried to get one originally but had come back up online after my experience with <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'>The BF-F8HP works perfectly with Chirp in spite of the disclaimer. Get an F8HP. Kurt KC9LDH<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>From:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> Jim Unroe <<a href="mailto:rock.unroe@gmail.com" target="_blank">rock.unroe@gmail.com</a>><br><b>To:</b> Discussion of CHIRP <<a href="mailto:chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com" target="_blank">chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com</a>> <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, January 2, 2015 5:08 AM<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [chirp_users] Will Chirp work with the Baofeng BF-F9 V2</span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'><br>On Fri, Jan 2, 2015 at 4:43 AM, <<a href="mailto:chaplainblack@centurytel.net" target="_blank">chaplainblack@centurytel.net</a>> wrote:<br>><br>> I am wanting to buy a Baofeng Radio and am looking at the new Baofeng BF-F9<br>> V2<br>> Does anyone on the list know if CHIRP will work for this radio<br>> Is there anything I would need to do specifically to make it compatable<br>><br>> One dealer said it should work but I am not sure if that is true or not.<br>><br>><br>><br>> thank you all, Ron in WA KA7MUB<br><br>Hi Ron,<br><br>>From the "Supported Radios" list on the CHIRP home page...<br><br>BF-F8HP (in daily builds)<br>Also includes the BF-F9V2+<br>Also includes the GT-3TP<br>Also includes the UV-5R TP<br><br><br>Yes, it is supported. 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