TIDRADIO TD-H8-GMRS programming software
Open WebCHIRPWebCHIRP programs the TIDRADIO TD-H8-GMRS 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
TIDRADIO 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-H8-GMRS
- 199 memory channels, numbered 1 to 199
- Channel names up to 8 characters
- Transmit power: Low 1.0W, High 8.0W
- Modes: AM, FM, NFM
- Bands: 136–175 MHz, 400–521 MHz
- Tone squelch: Cross, DTCS, TSQL, Tone
- Radio-wide settings, not just the channel list
Which TD-H8-GMRS do you have?
CHIRP has 2 drivers for the TIDRADIO TD-H8-GMRS, covering different firmware and production runs. The figures above are the TD-H8-GMRS (stock); open yours directly if it is one of the others.
- TD-H8-GMRS (stock) — 199 channels, names up to 8 characters
- TD-H8-GMRS (G3) — 199 channels, names up to 8 characters
Can I update the firmware on the TD-H8-GMRS?
TIDRADIO publishes firmware updates, though not for every radio it has made. Its download page is where to check whether the TD-H8-GMRS is one of them. 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 TIDRADIO TD-H8-GMRS
- Plug the programming cable into the radio and the computer.
- Open WebCHIRP, check TIDRADIO TD-H8-GMRS 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 TIDRADIO TD-H8-GMRS?
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 TIDRADIO CPS software?
No. WebCHIRP runs CHIRP's own TIDRADIO TD-H8-GMRS driver in the browser, so it reads and writes the same codeplug the desktop software does.
How many channels does the TIDRADIO TD-H8-GMRS hold?
199, numbered 1 to 199 in the channel table.
Can I update the firmware on the TIDRADIO TD-H8-GMRS?
TIDRADIO publishes firmware updates, though not for every radio it has made. Its download page is where to check whether the TD-H8-GMRS is one of them. 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.