Can I Modify BaoFeng BF-F8HF To Receive CHP Freqs?

[jshariat1]

Hi, FNG here.

I've had success programming my BF-F8HF with CHIRP, which is awesome.

I can received basically all the frequencies I need / want, but the California Highway Patrol frequencies are out of range (in the 40MHz range).

I see on the settings tab in CHIRP that I can modify the min/max values for VHF and UHF, but when I change them and upload, they don't take. And CHIRP wont allow me to even enter values out of the standard range, even though I've changed the values in settings.

Is what I'm trying even possible? If so, what am I doing wrong?

Thanks a ton for your help and patience with the new guy.

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[Will001]

The chip frequencies are about 100MHz out of your radio’s possible range. The “guts” of the radio won’t usually accept frequencies much out of the band (10mhz or less).


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[jshariat1]

The chip frequencies are about 100MHz out of your radio’s possible range. The “guts” of the radio won’t usually accept frequencies much out of the band (10mhz or less).


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gracias for the info.

 

[ko6jw_2]

No low band, no aircraft, no 700-800Mhz, no trunking, no digital. It was never intended to be a scanner. Yes, it scans, but very slowly. I like the Baofeng radios for what they are, but you've got to know their limitations.

 

[mmckenna]

gracias for the info.

If you really want to listen to CHP, pick up an old analog only scanner. You can find them pretty inexpensive on e-Bay.
However, on those VHF Low frequencies, antennas are really important. You won't get much from a small flexible antenna on top of a hand held. You really need to have a base or mobile antenna designed for the 42MHz range if you want to hear much.

 

[BaoFeng_Blogger]

BaoFeng Frequency Range...

Hi, FNG here.

I've had success programming my BF-F8HF with CHIRP, which is awesome.

I can received basically all the frequencies I need / want, but the California Highway Patrol frequencies are out of range (in the 40MHz range).

I see on the settings tab in CHIRP that I can modify the min/max values for VHF and UHF, but when I change them and upload, they don't take. And CHIRP wont allow me to even enter values out of the standard range, even though I've changed the values in settings.

Is what I'm trying even possible? If so, what am I doing wrong?

Thanks a ton for your help and patience with the new guy.

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To all who read my post: DISCLAIMER...!!!

In NO way, shape, or form am I suggesting that one should tune their (in this case BaoFeng, but any other) "transmitter" to frequencies that are out of its "legal" intended range. Doing so is "illegal", uncalled for... and if one does, you're libel for sanctions and fines by the FCC.

That being said... I was able to (just as a experiment and to answer the OP's original question), enter frequency ranges of 130.000000 to 179.999999 VHF... and 400.000000 to 489.999999 UHF.

Hope this answers the OP's question.

73's to ya...

BaoFeng Blogger

 

[alcahuete]

That being said... I was able to (just as a experiment and to answer the OP's original question), enter frequency ranges of 130.000000 to 179.999999 VHF... and 400.000000 to 489.999999 UHF.

That is absolutely nowhere close to 40 MHz. You're still 90 MHz off. Doesn't help the OP at all.

 

[BaoFeng_Blogger]

And Your Point Was What..!..?

That is absolutely nowhere close to 40 MHz. You're still 90 MHz off. Doesn't help the OP at all.

The OP was asking if he could tune his BF-F8HP in such a manner as to go beyond what the unit was designed for within the parameters of legal use. I, in turn, wanting to know myself just how far my BaoFeng would tune out of its designed legal range, decided to find out... and in turn pass that information on to not only the OP, but other BaoFeng owners that use this web site.

Doing so was nothing more, nor nothing less, than my intended objective of informing, whether I was 90 MHz, 900 MHz, or 9,000 MHz off. So once again I ask...

"And Your Point Was What"..!..?

73's to ya...

BaoFeng Blogger

 

[AK9R]

The OP has an answer to his question. Thread closed.