Baofeng Radio Intro & Programming Class
Baofeng Radio Intro & Programming Class
We'll it looks like there are more than a few here who would be interested in a quick instructional class on basic programming of the popular Baofeng Transceivers. I think I can put together a quick presentation/demonstration that will give everyone enough information to setup and use your Baofeng transceiver.
When
Class will be Friday December 4th.
I would like to start at 7:30pm. Plan on about 1hr to cover the content and demonstrations. I would be willing to stick around for a while after to answer questions that some may have.
Format
Zoom works well enough for me. I know that there are some who choose not to use Zoom for whatever reason, but I have an account for work and I'm pretty familiar with the format, so that's what we are going to use. I'll have my camera and mic on so that I can demonstrate, but attendees do not need to have a camera or even a mic if they do not want to participate. I really don't care. I'll record the class using the Zoom recording function and share the video after the class is over. Only the presenters screen (my screen) will be recorded however voices of participants are also included in the recording.
Class Content Outline (Preliminary)
Things you will need for class
Baofeng Radio
I'm familiar with the following models:
UV-5R5
UV-82HP
BF-F8HP
There are many models which work with CHRIP and you can check if your model is compatible here:
Genuine FTDI USB Programming Cable
This is the one I purchased a few years ago LINK It's got over 4000 5 Star ratings. There are others that will probably work but many copies do not use the correct chip and may not work reliably. If you want to save $6-8 go ahead and roll the dice.
Windows or Mac PC
You do not need anything really powerful. CHIRP is a pretty simple piece of software. FYI, I only have experience with Windows PC's, but I suspect the Mac version of CHRIP would function the same way.
Signup
OK I'll update this as I put things together. Post a response in the thread if you are interested and if you are NOT available for all three possible dates, just list the ones you can make. I'll do my best to accommodate as many participants as I can.
Edit 2/6/21 FOR THOSE WHO DONT WANT TO SCROLL THROUGH THE ENTIRE THREAD.
Here are the links to the class info.
So here is the link to the presentation.
Here is the link to the video https://youtu.be/GB568r_fuh8
Baofeng Radio Intro & Programming Class
We'll it looks like there are more than a few here who would be interested in a quick instructional class on basic programming of the popular Baofeng Transceivers. I think I can put together a quick presentation/demonstration that will give everyone enough information to setup and use your Baofeng transceiver.
When
Class will be Friday December 4th.
I would like to start at 7:30pm. Plan on about 1hr to cover the content and demonstrations. I would be willing to stick around for a while after to answer questions that some may have.
Format
Zoom works well enough for me. I know that there are some who choose not to use Zoom for whatever reason, but I have an account for work and I'm pretty familiar with the format, so that's what we are going to use. I'll have my camera and mic on so that I can demonstrate, but attendees do not need to have a camera or even a mic if they do not want to participate. I really don't care. I'll record the class using the Zoom recording function and share the video after the class is over. Only the presenters screen (my screen) will be recorded however voices of participants are also included in the recording.
Class Content Outline (Preliminary)
- Quick Introduction
- Factors in determining HOW YOU will choose to program your radio
- Equipment Overview explaining the various models and their slight differences. This is necessary as it pertains to using the CHIRP Software to create a program file
- Basic Radio operation - We'll just cover the basics, as they pertain to programming, but these devices are pretty simple so this part wont take long
- Using CHIRP Software - You'll need to have this already installed on your computer
- Saving and Restoring radio configuration files
- Resources for further learning
Things you will need for class
Baofeng Radio
I'm familiar with the following models:
UV-5R5
UV-82HP
BF-F8HP
There are many models which work with CHRIP and you can check if your model is compatible here:
Genuine FTDI USB Programming Cable
This is the one I purchased a few years ago LINK It's got over 4000 5 Star ratings. There are others that will probably work but many copies do not use the correct chip and may not work reliably. If you want to save $6-8 go ahead and roll the dice.
Windows or Mac PC
You do not need anything really powerful. CHIRP is a pretty simple piece of software. FYI, I only have experience with Windows PC's, but I suspect the Mac version of CHRIP would function the same way.
Signup
OK I'll update this as I put things together. Post a response in the thread if you are interested and if you are NOT available for all three possible dates, just list the ones you can make. I'll do my best to accommodate as many participants as I can.
Edit 2/6/21 FOR THOSE WHO DONT WANT TO SCROLL THROUGH THE ENTIRE THREAD.
Here are the links to the class info.
So here is the link to the presentation.
Here is the link to the video https://youtu.be/GB568r_fuh8
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