TID TD-M8 programming software
Open WebCHIRPWebCHIRP programs the TID TD-M8 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
TID 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 TD-M8
- 16 memory channels, numbered 1 to 16
- Channel names up to 6 characters
- Transmit power: Low 2.0W, High 5.0W
- Modes: FM, NFM
- Bands: 400–520 MHz
- Tone squelch: Cross, DTCS, TSQL, Tone
- Radio-wide settings, not just the channel list
Can I update the firmware on the TD-M8?
TID publishes firmware updates, though not for every radio it has made. Its download page is where to check whether the TD-M8 is one of them. TID radios are TIDRADIO models. The page asks which model you have and sends the file back, rather than linking it directly.
Firmware downloads at tidradio.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 TID TD-M8
- Plug the programming cable into the radio and the computer.
- Open WebCHIRP, check TID TD-M8 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 TID TD-M8?
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 TID CPS software?
No. WebCHIRP runs CHIRP's own TID TD-M8 driver in the browser, so it reads and writes the same codeplug the desktop software does.
How many channels does the TID TD-M8 hold?
16, numbered 1 to 16 in the channel table.
Can I update the firmware on the TID TD-M8?
TID publishes firmware updates, though not for every radio it has made. Its download page is where to check whether the TD-M8 is one of them. TID radios are TIDRADIO models. The page asks which model you have and sends the file back, rather than linking it directly. 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.