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Bug #11983

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BF-F8HP PRO download error "Radio did not respons as expected (A)"

Added by Bruce MacAlister 28 days ago. Updated 14 days ago.

Status:
New
Priority:
Normal
Assignee:
-
Category:
-
Target version:
-
Start date:
05/15/2025
Due date:
% Done:

0%

Estimated time:
Chirp Version:
next
Model affected:
Baofeng BF-F8HP PRO
Platform:
Linux
I read the instructions above:
Yes

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)"


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Screenshot from 2025-05-15 18-44-11.png (10.6 KB) Screenshot from 2025-05-15 18-44-11.png Bruce MacAlister, 05/15/2025 04:33 PM
vlcsnap-2025-05-26-16h22m25s973.png (748 KB) vlcsnap-2025-05-26-16h22m25s973.png On clicking OK for download Bruce MacAlister, 05/26/2025 01:28 PM
Actions #1

Updated by Bruce MacAlister 17 days 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.

Actions #2

Updated by Bruce MacAlister 14 days 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.

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