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Baofeng BF-F9 V2+ Looking To Update

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I presently have a BLUE case BF-F9 V2+ that has the older 2nd generation firmware.

BF-F9 V2+ Blue-2.jpg

Recently BaoFeng (BaoFengTech) has introduced a new 3rd generation firmware under the I.D. of BF-F8HP

BF-F8HP.jpg

Other than a few cosmetic changes, would it be possible to exchange the old 2nd generation insides with the newer 3rd generation one?

Thanks for all of you who reply.

73 to ya...

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The F8 and F9 are made by 2 different companies. The F8 is Baofeng usa and the F9 is made by baofeng tech. There the same radio for the most part, just different companies.. none of these are firmware upgradeable however.

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Throw it out and get a new one ,the only upgradeable part of baofeng is the antenna .if you want a newer firmware you have to buy a new radio.

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