Baofeng Radio Intro & Programming Class

[THier]

Sundazes, does your cable have lights like the one in the picture below?

If it does and the lights aren't blinking on and off when you try to pull data from the phone, then the USB driver isn't seeing the cable. (I have previously installed the Prolific Driver)

Of course make sure that you've selected the proper port like in the picture below. Chirp otherwise defaults to Bluetooth (at least on my Mac) whenever I restart.

I purchased my BF-R3 from Amazon in August of 2019, and used the radio selection of Radioddity UV-5RX3 successfully. Volume turned all the way up of course.

Here's the link for the BF-R3 radios that I had ordered ...

https://smile.amazon.com/Tri-Band-400-520Mhz-Antennas-Portable-Transmitter/dp/B07VD7P3X5

Strange, I have a different cable, Ill take pic of it in the am.

 

[jc1240]

Strange, I have a different cable, Ill take pic of it in the am.

There are many cables, but some apparently just don't work. I'm using the one that came with the bundle and it seems to work just fine. It's Baofeng branded.

There is a post in this thread or the Amateur Radio FAQ thread that has a link to one "guaranteed" to work.

 

[Mark75H]

There are two problems some of the cables are completely counterfeit and others use a counterfeit chip that doesn’t work well with the software driver.

This cable connection and driver problem was one of my initial problems a year ago sometimes you were connected to the driver but the driver and the cable are not on the same software comm port

 

[Sundazes]

Just to close the comparison loop, this is the cable that I previously ordered that worked with my BF-R3 radios ...

https://www.buytwowayradios.com/xlt-rpc-k1-uf.html

The one that was recommended for the class.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HUB0ONK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[r3t1awr3yd]

Damn. I can’t believe I missed this thread. I purchased one a while back and haven’t had the chance to learn to use it.

I'm in your boat.


When is class number 2??

 

[jc1240]

I'm in your boat.


When is class number 2??

I'm not sure there will be another live class, but ToolAA will post the recording of the one we had Friday after he has time to make sure it's viewable and with some of the unrelated banter removed.

 

[r3t1awr3yd]

I'm not sure there will be another live class, but ToolAA will post the recording of the one we had Friday after he has time to make sure it's viewable and with some of the unrelated banter removed.

I look forward to the link

 

[mr phil]

I'm in your boat.


When is class number 2??

Same here. I have 2 of these radios and programed the local emergency channels like Fire dept. but that's it. Haven't used them in over a year.

 

[Alan3413]

There are two problems some of the cables are completely counterfeit and others use a counterfeit chip that doesn’t work well with the software driver.

This cable connection and driver problem was one of my initial problems a year ago sometimes you were connected to the driver but the driver and the cable are not on the same software comm port

The biggest problem I had was seating the cable. Just when you think you've pushed it in the radio as far as it'll go, push harder.

 

[Sundazes]

The biggest problem I had was seating the cable. Just when you think you've pushed it in the radio as far as it'll go, push harder.

Thats what she said, but unfortunately, it is pushed as far as it can go on both radios. Works just fine on the 82.

 

[jc1240]

Thanks for the feedback. I’m glad you guys found it useful. I would like to scrub the video but I have to work tomorrow now so I may not get to it until Sunday. Once it’s up I’ll send you all the link.

ToolAA - I don't mean to be a pest, but will the class video be posted for playback?

 

[ToolAA]

ToolAA - I don't mean to be a pest, but will the class video be posted for playback?

Not a pest at all. I have been crazy busy at work. Two of my installers are out do to COVID quarantine. It couldn’t happen at a worse time because we are already booked. So I’ve had to pickup the slack. Ive been working in the field every day then trying to catch up on my office work when I get home. I’ve got some Christmas gifts to finish soon.

Unfortunately I think editing the class video has to take a back seat until my work and personal schedule go back to somewhat normal. I’m sorry about the delay.

 

[jc1240]

Not a pest at all. I have been crazy busy at work. Two of my installers are out do to COVID quarantine. It couldn’t happen at a worse time because we are already booked. So I’ve had to pickup the slack. Ive been working in the field every day then trying to catch up on my office work when I get home. I’ve got some Christmas gifts to finish soon.

Unfortunately I think editing the class video has to take a back seat until my work and personal schedule go back to somewhat normal. I’m sorry about the delay.

No problem. Take all the time you need.

 

[r3t1awr3yd]

Not a pest at all. I have been crazy busy at work. Two of my installers are out do to COVID quarantine. It couldn’t happen at a worse time because we are already booked. So I’ve had to pickup the slack. Ive been working in the field every day then trying to catch up on my office work when I get home. I’ve got some Christmas gifts to finish soon.

Unfortunately I think editing the class video has to take a back seat until my work and personal schedule go back to somewhat normal. I’m sorry about the delay.

*Does everyone an unpaid favor*
*Apologizes when the favor takes extra time*

 

[tommy.jones@verizon.net]

Not a pest at all. I have been crazy busy at work. Two of my installers are out do to COVID quarantine. It couldn’t happen at a worse time because we are already booked. So I’ve had to pickup the slack. Ive been working in the field every day then trying to catch up on my office work when I get home. I’ve got some Christmas gifts to finish soon.

Unfortunately I think editing the class video has to take a back seat until my work and personal schedule go back to somewhat normal. I’m sorry about the delay.

Sorry for your woes at work. Is it possible to send an email to the Zoom distro to alert us when you are able to post it?

 

[mpollan1]

Sorry for your woes at work. Is it possible to send an email to the Zoom distro to alert us when you are able to post it?

I subscribed to this thread so that I am notified via email when there is another/new post such as yours or an update from ToolAA. It's easy to do.

 

[sureshot]

video recording

I was out recovering from COVID before and after the class. i would also be interested in the recording should it come available. thanks

 

[Doctor_M]

Just wanted to thank ToolAA again for his instruction. I wasn't able to actually program during the class because of a bad driver for my radio cable, but I got a new one and was able to program a couple of personal radios and clone a whole bunch that will be used for our NRP reserve officers search and rescue unit. Thank you!!

 

[Glaron]

So how will this help Jan 6th, or the 18th?

 

[dblas]

So how will this help Jan 6th, or the 18th?

It won't unless you have a amateur radio license and have the repeaters downtown programmed in.