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BF-F8HP PRO Firmware V0.53 Is Live: Smarter Scanning, Better Airband, More Control

Friday, January 23, 2026 ARLINGTON, SD – Firmware V0.53 for the BTECH BF-F8HP PRO is available now. and this update isn’t the usual “small fixes you’ll never see.” The very first thing you’ll notice is the screen: the radio now tells you more, faster, and more clearly while you’re actually using it. The game-changer: a real signal strength readout on-screen (approx dBm) For the first time on the BF-F8HP PRO, and a first-of-its-kind feature in the Baofeng-style handheld world for a lot of...

Category: Blog, NewsTags: amatuer, baofeng, bf-f8hp pro, Firmware Update, how-toComments: 10

BTECH Releases CPS Version 1.2.5m: Optimized to Enhance Your BF-F8HP PRO Experience with Firmware V0.44

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 ARLINGTON, SD – BTECH, in collaboration with CPS specialist Terri Kennedy, is excited to announce CPS version 1.2.5m—an updated programming software specifically tailored to maximize the capabilities of your BF-F8HP PRO. This release perfectly complements the recent V0.44 firmware upgrade, delivering powerful new tools, intuitive improvements, and streamlined functionality for smoother radio programming and management. Whether you’re an advanced user managing large scan groups, or a beginner looking for a more forgiving interface, CPS 1.2.5m is built...

Category: Blog, NewsTags: amatuer, baofeng, bf-f8hp pro, Firmware Update, how-toComments: 0

BTECH Launches Firmware V0.44 for BF-F8HP PRO – Packed with Smart Enhancements and User-Friendly Fixes

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 ARLINGTON, SD – BTECH continues its commitment to innovation and user experience with the launch of an exciting new firmware update, V0.44, for the widely acclaimed BF-F8HP PRO handheld radio. Designed with extensive user feedback and practical field use in mind, this upgrade introduces significant improvements, intuitive enhancements, and crucial fixes that ensure your radio operates at peak performance. No matter how you use the BF-F8HP PRO firmware V0.44 delivers enhanced usability and versatility. Below you'll find...

Category: Blog, NewsTags: amatuer, baofeng, bf-f8hp pro, Firmware Update, how-toComments: 18

Introducing the BF-F8HP PRO: The Future of Baofeng Radios

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 Today, we are thrilled to announce the arrival of the BF-F8HP PRO, the next-generation upgrade to the legendary UV-5R series, setting a new standard in handheld radios. Built for performance, flexibility, and affordability, this radio caters to amateur operators who demand both power and versatility in their communication tools. Performance That Goes Above and Beyond Designed with tri-band capability (VHF, UHF, and 1.25M), the BF-F8HP PRO provides operators with enhanced range and communication quality. Whether you’re on the airwaves...

Category: Blog, NewsTags: amateur radio, baofeng, bf-f8hp pro, btech, ham radio, upgrade, uv-5rComments: 6

Introducing the Next Level of Power: The BTECH BL-5L 3800mAh USB-C Charging Battery

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 We're thrilled to share some electrifying news with our Baofeng and BTECH community! Meet the cutting-edge BTECH BL-5L 3800mAh Li-ion USB-C Charging Battery Pack – a monumental leap forward in portable power for your UV-5X3, BF-F8HP, and BaoFeng UV-5R series radios. 🌐 Embrace Advanced USB-C Charging The era of USB-C is here, and we're leading the charge with our second-generation BL-5L, now equipped with a USB-C port for faster and more efficient charging. This battery isn't just about power;...

Category: NewsTags: amatuer, baofeng, battery, bf-f8hp, bl-5l, btech, ham, usb-c, uv-5r, uv-5x3Comments: 6

Blog: Why isn’t my Baofeng FM radio working?

One of the most common questions that we have been receiving lately has been: ‘Why isn't the FM radio working on my radio?’ First, before we dive into the topic, we will preface the answer by affirming that all BTECH distributed radios have fully functioning FM radios and no modifications have been made to our distributed radios or products. As we are all aware there have many hurdles to manufacturing, including a chip shortage, ever since the pandemic’s start in 2020....

Category: BlogTags: baofeng, fm radio, troubleshooting, uv-5r, uv-82Comments: 30

BTECH UV-5X3 Handheld Tribander Released

ARLINGTON, SOUTH DAKOTA - FRIDAY, 19 AUGUST 2016 An Affordable Tribander HT Available Today! BaoFeng Tech announced today the release of the BTECH UV-5X3 (https://baofengtech.com/uv-5x3). The UV-5X3 is more than just a "UV-5R with a third-band added"; the UV-5X3 is a full overhaul to the world's favorite amateur radio - the BaoFeng UV-5R. Our Most Customizable Handheld Radio First and foremost, the UV-5X3 was built by adding filtering and support for the 220MHz Amateur band. The original UV-5R was a 4-watt dual-band...

Category: NewsTags: amateur radio, baofeng, btech, chirp, ham radio, uv-5r, uv-5x3Comments: 0