CHIRP

Jim,

thank you for the response.

I am not trying to use a file from another model. I am trying to download a file from the radio so I can do exactly what you are describing: Open in two tabs and copy and paste.

My problem is that I cannot download the file as I am getting the Incorrect model error.

I only mentioned the UV-5R to indicate that I have already tested the cable and that it works properly.

From your description, it looks like I have the BF-F8 even though the label says BF-F8+
I just looked at the specs and it is selectable 1 or 5 Watts.

Looking at the software I can only see the BF-F8HP listed and NOT the BF-F8

Am I missing something?

thanks again for your help.

73,
Nick, KD2LS

Nick,

A BF-F8 is a UV-5R variant with 2 power levels. You would use the UV-5R model selection for this radio.

"Baofeng UV-5R Variants":http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Baofeng_UV5R_Variants

Jim KC9HI

Oh my!!! Thank you so much, you made my night; it just worked fine! :-) :-)

I have spent hours Googling and researching but somehow I never came across this little but VERY important detail!

73s,
Nick, KD2LS