CHIRP

Hello,
I have completely same issue, but I bought Baofeng UV-82HP 8W version (in a store in my country). I got same numbers as you on 3/6 key, and also in chirp log i see FW version as N5R2407BFB297, which leads me to a fake radio. This FW version, if chirp actually loaded it from radio, is similar to UV-5R N5R firmwares (those are known to have fake 8W versions labeled as Baofeng).
For reference:
http://www.miklor.com/uv5r/UV5R-Firmware.php
http://www.miklor.com/UV82/UV82-Firmware.html - I should be getting these numbers.
Seems to be other HW inside then original, also after inspection my model has split PTT buttons, no logo stamped on top behind the flashlight, different sticker under battery.

I have this sticker under battery - https://uk.passion-radio.com/1206-thickbox_default/uv-82.jpg
Should be somewhat like this - http://www.km4fmk.com/images/82HP/82HPbatt.jpg
Box it came in - https://talkie.passion-radio.com/811-thickbox_default/uv-82.jpg
Box it should came in - https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kna6ijc0fUE/maxresdefault.jpg

The fake/real debate seams to also look at the two manufacturers Baofeng Tech vs Baofeng radio. The sticker has Baofeng Electron Co.LTD which has previously be mentioned as "real" when related for other models, but does not identify who made it.
There is no reference on the radio or user manual which manufacturer actually it came from. Not even a webpage in the manual. However, I have used the QR code on the side of the box and it linked to a Baofeng Radio webpage! So not sure if this confirms a manufacturer.

Matt

Hi Matt.

I had the same issue with one of my two GT-5TP radios. One of them had FW: N82301. That one did not respond correctly to CHIRP. But, it (FW: N82301) did work correctly with the factory software.

I purchased two GT-5TP radios from the same vendor. The second GT-5TP came with FW: N82303 and that one works fine with the 20170217 build of CHIRP that I was using when I bought the radios.

Get the Factory software from "baofengtech.com" under the menu "Support -> Software" and look in the OEM VIP download section. The software name is "BaoFeng UV-82HP VIP Programming Software". It is not as good as CHIRP, but it will at least let you know whether your radio's programming cable is working or not.

Cheers ... Pete

See my bug report #4569

M Dhue wrote:

Hi there Martin,

I too have read many webpages looking at fake/real etc but seem to think they all really come from the same place. I have taken a picture of the back of my radio but blanked out some of the serial number. It looks different to the one you have shown. The radio can receive fine. I can hear the local repeaters well. Have not tried to transmit as I yet to sit my licence exam. I have noticed that the menu settings match up with the UV-82HP despite little description provided in the user manual.

I hope someone with programming/code experience will look at my debug log to work out what was wrong. My debug log also has the 'N5R2407BFB297' reported I think from the radio. I also notice that the radio reboots (turns off then on) when trying to connect to CHIRP.

On a side note. Pictures look like an extra battery could be easily sourced?

Matt

This firmware version would indicate the radio would be a UV-5R style radio. Try selecting UV-5R.

Jim

M Dhue wrote:

The fake/real debate seams to also look at the two manufacturers Baofeng Tech vs Baofeng radio. The sticker has Baofeng Electron Co.LTD which has previously be mentioned as "real" when related for other models, but does not identify who made it.
There is no reference on the radio or user manual which manufacturer actually it came from. Not even a webpage in the manual. However, I have used the QR code on the side of the box and it linked to a Baofeng Radio webpage! So not sure if this confirms a manufacturer.

Matt

Baofeng Tech is not a manufacturer. They are a 2-way radio dealer based in the USA. They sell Baofeng, Anytone and manufactured to their specificaitons line of BTech radios.

Jim

Hello all,

Thanks for helping out.

Just some feedback.

I did try selecting UV-5R and it did not work. It also came up with incorrect model selected

However,

I did come across the following chirp thread: http://chirp.danplanet.com/issues/4445#note-12

Issue #4445

I did exactly the same as Newton Harper (see below cut from other thread) and it worked.

I edited line 290 in uv5r_test_fix_for_HN5RV_firmware.py:

from: BASETYPE_UV82HP = ["N82-3", "N823"]
to: BASETYPE_UV82HP = ["N82-3", "N823", "N5R2"]

IT WORKED FOR MY RADIO!!

The only problem is not being able to set the three power levels. If anyone needs to see the image then let me know but the following was revealed:
Checked out Firmware Message 1 :N5R2407
Firmware Message 2: BFB297

Hope this can help out others.

Also can any one tell me if chirp can set the bandwith specific for a memory channel (as I Wide/narrow options)?
From some research it looks like it could be saved from the radio if the memory was made in that bandwith, I am not sure if it recalls that when selected.

Matt

I edited line 290 in uv5r_test_fix_for_HN5RV_firmware.py:

from: BASETYPE_UV82HP = ["N82-3", "N823"]
to: BASETYPE_UV82HP = ["N82-3", "N823", "N5R2"]

IT WORKED FOR MY RADIO!!

I'm glad it worked for you. The problem with doing this without removing "N5R2" from "BASETYPE_UV5R", CHIRP could detect the saved image as for a UV-5R and the image then won't upload to your radio. So to be save, you should do this. But it would render the driver inoperative for many UV-5R type radios.

Jim KC9HI

IT WORKED FOR MY RADIO!!

Matt, Please attach a fresh image for testing.

Jim

I don't know if this is helpful information, so my apologies if it is inappropriate.

I have exactly the same problem as described in this article with a 2 new UV-82HP.