Bug #11983
openBF-F8HP PRO download error "Radio did not respons as expected (A)"
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Description
CHIRP next-20250509
Ubuntu 24.042 LTS
Belden F5U409 cable
Successfully downloaded and uploaded from-to Baofeng UV-82 and Kenwood TH-F6
Failed to download two BF-F8HP PRO transceivers, download error "Radio did not respond as expected (A)"
On pressing the OK button, the radio briefly displays Program with an icon of a computer then the error window "Radio did not respond as expected (A)"
Files
| Screenshot from 2025-05-15 18-44-11.png (10.6 KB) Screenshot from 2025-05-15 18-44-11.png | |||
| vlcsnap-2025-05-26-16h22m25s973.png (748 KB) vlcsnap-2025-05-26-16h22m25s973.png | On clicking OK for download |
Updated by Bruce MacAlister about 1 month ago
Failure of attempted download as shown on BF-F8HP PRO transceiver screen. The radio reacts as though it got the connection, shows the Program screen, and then seems to do the equivalent of a power off-on. A screen with the voltage is shown just as in a power-on.
I will return the radio as faulty for a refund if I cannot find a solution within 2 weeks.
Updated by Bruce MacAlister about 1 month ago
The new hams who bought these two BF-F8HP PRO transceivers decided to return them for a refund since hand programming the 15 or so regional frequencies is an arduous task. Baofeng advertised these radios as programmable with Chirp. Even if a fix is found, I will not be able to test them with Chirp. You can decide whether to keep the issue open or close it.