Lanchonlh HG-UV98 programming software
Open WebCHIRPWebCHIRP programs the Lanchonlh HG-UV98 in your browser. It runs the CHIRP project's own driver for this radio, so it reads and writes the same codeplug the desktop software does — without installing anything.
No driver install needed
Lanchonlh programming cables use a CH340, CP2102, PL2303 or FTDI USB-serial chip. WebCHIRP speaks to all four directly from the browser, so there is no driver package to download and no Windows version to match. Plug the cable in and pick the port when the browser asks.
What you can edit on the HG-UV98
- 128 memory channels, numbered 1 to 128
- Channel names up to 8 characters
- Transmit power: Low 1.0W, High 5.0W
- Modes: FM, NFM
- Bands: 136–174 MHz, 400–500 MHz
- Tone squelch: Cross, DTCS, TSQL, Tone
- Radio-wide settings, not just the channel list
HG-UV98 hardware
Researched from the sources listed below — spec sheets, manuals and retailer listings — rather than taken from the CHIRP driver. Anything not established is left out.
| Type | Handheld |
|---|---|
| Battery | 2500 mAh |
| Charging | USB (micro or mini) |
| Transmit power | 1–5 W |
| Modulation | FM |
| Display | Yes |
| Dual receive | Yes |
| APRS | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
| Bluetooth programming | Yes |
Frequency bands
| Band | Receive | Transmit |
|---|---|---|
| VHF | 136–174 MHz | 136–174 MHz |
| UHF | 400–470 MHz | 400–470 MHz |
5 W VHF / 4 W UHF. Micro-USB charging (cradle optional). Simultaneous VHF+UHF receive; same-band is dual watch only. GPS/BeiDou/GLONASS.
Sources: notebook.hvdn.org · nerfd.net
Can I update the firmware on the HG-UV98?
Lanchonlh publishes no firmware update for the HG-UV98, but a community-built firmware exists for it. It is unofficial, and a failed flash can leave the radio unusable. The repository collects the factory updaters and flashing notes.
The firmware project at github.com
WebCHIRP does not flash firmware. It reads and writes the channel list and settings over the programming cable, which is a separate part of the radio.
How to program a Lanchonlh HG-UV98
- Plug the programming cable into the radio and the computer.
- Open WebCHIRP, check Lanchonlh HG-UV98 is selected, and press Download.
- Edit the channels, or pull in nearby repeaters from a directory.
- Press Upload to write the result back to the radio.
Questions
Do I need to install a USB driver to program the Lanchonlh HG-UV98?
No. WebCHIRP talks to CH340, CP2102, PL2303 or FTDI programming cables from the browser, so there is nothing to install on Windows, macOS or Linux.
Do I need the Lanchonlh CPS software?
No. WebCHIRP runs CHIRP's own Lanchonlh HG-UV98 driver in the browser, so it reads and writes the same codeplug the desktop software does.
How many channels does the Lanchonlh HG-UV98 hold?
128, numbered 1 to 128 in the channel table.
Can I update the firmware on the Lanchonlh HG-UV98?
Lanchonlh publishes no firmware update for the HG-UV98, but a community-built firmware exists for it. It is unofficial, and a failed flash can leave the radio unusable. The repository collects the factory updaters and flashing notes. WebCHIRP does not flash firmware. It reads and writes the channel list and settings over the programming cable, which is a separate part of the radio.