New Model #1225
openBaofeng UV-8, UV-8D
Added by Kenneth Guilford over 10 years ago. Updated over 2 years ago.
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Description
Baofeng has a new model out, The UV-8. I recently purchased one only to discover there is no software available for it yet (to my knowledge anyway). I would love to see this model added to the CHIRP functionality.
Files
| UV8_20140923.LOG (2.02 MB) UV8_20140923.LOG | Carlos Marquez, 09/23/2014 09:04 PM | ||
| UV8_20140923.dat (37.6 KB) UV8_20140923.dat | Carlos Marquez, 09/23/2014 09:06 PM | ||
| uv5r.py (55.8 KB) uv5r.py | Temporary test driver for reading BaoFeng UV-8 | Jim Unroe, 09/24/2014 02:40 AM | |
| debug_uv8_0924.log (6.6 KB) debug_uv8_0924.log | Carlos Marquez, 09/24/2014 09:59 PM | ||
| UV8_0924.LOG (13.6 KB) UV8_0924.LOG | Carlos Marquez, 09/24/2014 10:02 PM | ||
| debug_UV8_0925(2).log (6.95 KB) debug_UV8_0925(2).log | Carlos Marquez, 09/25/2014 09:44 AM | ||
| portmon_UV8_0925.LOG (7.91 KB) portmon_UV8_0925.LOG | Carlos Marquez, 09/25/2014 09:44 AM | ||
| debug_uv8_0925.log (5.81 KB) debug_uv8_0925.log | Carlos Marquez, 09/25/2014 09:45 AM | ||
| uv5r.py (55.9 KB) uv5r.py | Temporary test driver for reading BaoFeng UV-8 - #2 | Jim Unroe, 09/25/2014 10:25 AM | |
| debug_UV8_0925W7.log (5.88 KB) debug_UV8_0925W7.log | Carlos Marquez, 09/25/2014 02:33 PM | ||
| uv5r.py (55.8 KB) uv5r.py | Temporary test driver for reading BaoFeng UV-8 - #3 | Jim Unroe, 09/25/2014 04:20 PM | |
| debug_UV8_0925_xp.log (7.93 KB) debug_UV8_0925_xp.log | Carlos Marquez, 09/25/2014 08:56 PM | ||
| uv5r.py (56.7 KB) uv5r.py | Temporary test driver for reading BaoFeng UV-8 - #4 | Jim Unroe, 09/26/2014 02:10 AM | |
| debug_uv8_test_20140926.log (151 KB) debug_uv8_test_20140926.log | Carlos Marquez, 09/26/2014 09:58 AM | ||
| UV-8_test_20140926.img (6.32 KB) UV-8_test_20140926.img | Carlos Marquez, 09/26/2014 09:58 AM | ||
| debug_UV8_0928.log (123 KB) debug_UV8_0928.log | Carlos Marquez, 09/28/2014 08:22 PM |
Related issues
Updated by Kenneth Guilford over 10 years ago
I am more than willing to offer/loan my UV-8 for development purposes. -Ken 951-901-5076
Updated by Jim Unroe over 10 years ago
- Assignee set to Jim Unroe
- Target version set to 0.4.0
- Chirp Version changed from 0.3.0 to daily
Kenneth,
The OEM software for the UV-8 (as well as other Baofeng radios) is available on the Miklor.com website.
If you have a 32-bit windows computer available to install and use this OEM software on, it would be great if you could capture a download session from it using Portmon (link below) and post it here.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896644.aspx
The UV-8 looks very similar to a UV-82 with the LCD display and keypad removed. The UV-82, as it relates to computer programming, is nearly identical to the UV-5R. The OEM software appears to be the same as the UV-82/5R OEM software except the settings that would require a display and keypad to access have been removed. My UV-5R .dat file loads into the UV-8 software just fine and it appears that most of the settings are recognized.
It is my feeling that with the port capture alone, we may be able to get CHIRP talking to the UV-8. And then if you would assist, there may be a half a dozen or so settings that may have to figured out.
Jim KC9HI
Updated by Carlos Marquez over 9 years ago
- File UV8_20140923.LOG UV8_20140923.LOG added
Updated by Carlos Marquez over 9 years ago
- File UV8_20140923.dat UV8_20140923.dat added
Jim,
I just got this radio. I hope these help you do your magic.
Updated by Jim Unroe over 9 years ago
Carlos,
Save the attached uv5r.py file to where you normally save your .img files
In the "Help" menu, enable "Enable Developer Support"
In the "File" menu, choose "Load Module" and load the file saved in the first step
Now try to download from the UV-8 using Vendor: Baofeng / Model: UV-6
If downloading works, then attach the .img file saved from your radio so I can figure out the rest of what is needed.
Jim KC9HI
Updated by Carlos Marquez over 9 years ago
- File debug_uv8_0924.log debug_uv8_0924.log added
Jim,
No luck, "radio refused to clone".
Updated by Jim Unroe over 9 years ago
Carlos,
The last debug.log you attached did not show the new "ident" being sent. Are you sure you had the test uv5r.py module loaded? It will have to be loaded every time you launch CHIRP.
Jim
Updated by Carlos Marquez over 9 years ago
- File debug_UV8_0925(2).log debug_UV8_0925(2).log added
I tried several times but I can't tell if it's loading correctly.
Updated by Carlos Marquez over 9 years ago
- File portmon_UV8_0925.LOG portmon_UV8_0925.LOG added
Updated by Carlos Marquez over 9 years ago
- File debug_uv8_0925.log debug_uv8_0925.log added
Updated by Carlos Marquez over 9 years ago
- File debug_UV8_0925W7.log debug_UV8_0925W7.log added
Jim,
I don't have my 32-bit XP laptop with me so I tried it on W7 with this result.
Updated by Carlos Marquez over 9 years ago
- File debug_UV8_0925_xp.log debug_UV8_0925_xp.log added
Jim,
Getting closer, but still no success. For future reference does it matter if I try these *.py modules on 32 or 64 bit? Do you need anything other than the debug log?
Updated by Jim Unroe over 9 years ago
Carlos,
You can try these modules on 32 or 64-bit Windows. Right now the debug.log is providing me with what I need.
Give this a try. Notice that there is now a UV-8 model selection. Don't use UV6 any more. Also, If you get CHIRP to download from your radio. DO NOT EDIT ANYTHING OR UPLOAD TO YOUR RADIO. Immediately save to a .img file and attach it here. I will need to review it and consult with others as to the proper way to deal with the odd nature of this radio.
Jim
Updated by Carlos Marquez over 9 years ago
- File debug_uv8_test_20140926.log debug_uv8_test_20140926.log added
- File UV-8_test_20140926.img UV-8_test_20140926.img added
It worked but you should look at the debug log. It didn't work the first time I selected UV8. Since it didn't work using UV8 I tried UV6 then UV82 then UV8 again and it worked.
Updated by Jim Unroe over 9 years ago
Carlos,
Would you try this again using the UV-8 selection first. I am unable to see why it would require the UV-6 and UV-82 attempts first.
Jim
Updated by Carlos Marquez over 9 years ago
- File debug_UV8_0928.log debug_UV8_0928.log added
Jim,
I couldn't recreate what happened that time. It worked right each time I started Chirp and loaded the module. Must have been user error on my part somehow.
Updated by Carlos Marquez over 9 years ago
Is there anything else I can do for you?
Updated by Jim Unroe over 9 years ago
- Target version changed from 0.4.0 to 0.4.1
Carlos,
No. Not at this time. I think I have a handle on the problem. S C has the same problem with a UV-6 radio. I'm not yet sure how to go about fixing it. I have started a discussion in the developer email list to see if we can come up with a solution that will work without breaking things for the currently supported radios.
Jim
Updated by Kirk Lewis over 8 years ago
Hi Jim. I just joined the group and have added a few UV8's to play with my 888s's. Has any progress been made with adding this unit to CHIRP? I would also be willing to send you one of the UV8's for testing and development. Thanks Kirk
Updated by Gilles Rosenkranz over 6 years ago
Hi,
Had you connect your BF UV-8D?
Updated by Danny Terweij almost 5 years ago
Hello why model still not in chirp. Baofeng says that they support chirp. So my guess is that if you need data you Should contact baofeng for all model data. I don't like much old software to program diff kind of baofeng. One tool is better.
Updated by Barry Nelson over 4 years ago
I see the ticket says "equipment loan offered" = no, but I see in the messages here a couple people offering to loan radios. I am curious, what is the status? I don't see any recent activity. I don't have this model, I am inquiring for someone else.
Updated by Bernhard Hailer about 4 years ago
- Target version changed from 0.4.1 to chirp-legacy
The Wiki lists the UV-8R as supported, and it suggests to use the UV-82HP setting to communicate. Please try this out and let us know.
Updated by Jim Unroe about 4 years ago
Bernhard Hailer wrote:
The Wiki lists the UV-8R as supported, and it suggests to use the UV-82HP setting to communicate. Please try this out and let us know.
The UV-8 and UV-8D are in a class by themselves. I was given a UV-8D and have spent many hours working on it. I have not been able to "crack" how the radio knows which channels are empty and which channels are programmed. It does not function the same as the UV-82 that it resembles. I set this project aside because I am at a loss as to how to overcome the issue. This is a shame because all other functionality is done.
Jim KC9HI
Updated by Bernhard Hailer about 4 years ago
- Subject changed from Baofeng UV-8 to Baofeng UV-8D
- Status changed from New to Feedback
(Changed title)
Updated by Bernhard Hailer about 4 years ago
- Subject changed from Baofeng UV-8D to Baofeng UV-8, UV-8D
Updated by Gustavo V. almost 4 years ago
Bernhard Hailer wrote:
The Wiki lists the UV-8R as supported, and it suggests to use the UV-82HP setting to communicate. Please try this out and let us know.
Unsuccessful. Offer one brand new for free so we can have this model supported.
Updated by Mark Jack over 2 years ago
Jim Unroe wrote:
Bernhard Hailer wrote:
The Wiki lists the UV-8R as supported, and it suggests to use the UV-82HP setting to communicate. Please try this out and let us know.
The UV-8 and UV-8D are in a class by themselves. I was given a UV-8D and have spent many hours working on it. I have not been able to "crack" how the radio knows which channels are empty and which channels are programmed. It does not function the same as the UV-82 that it resembles. I set this project aside because I am at a loss as to how to overcome the issue. This is a shame because all other functionality is done.
Jim KC9HI
Hi, I have a UV-8D and I'm having trouble writing to the handset with the Baofang software. Did you get anywhere with "cracking" it?
Updated by Jim Unroe over 2 years ago
- Assignee deleted (
Jim Unroe)
No. I haven't had a chance to mess with it.
Jim KC9HI