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BaoFeng BF-F8HP
$45.00
BaoFeng BF-F8HP (UV-5R 3rd Gen) 8-Watt Dual Band Two-Way Radio (136-174MHz VHF & 400-520MHz UHF) Includes Full Kit with Large Battery
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THE BAOFENG BF-F8HP
High power at an affordable price! Feel free to take your radio with you anywhere you go! No other radio can compare against our capabilities, affordability, and concierge service!The BF-F8HP Adds More than Just 8 Watt Power Output
The Next Generation UV-5R
The BF-F8HP is a dual band handheld radio that improves on the UV-5R with more transmit power based on a new generation chipset - along with new concierge service.
Beyond the 3 Power Levels (1, 4, 8 watt) it also includes: a new 2000mAh Battery, an in-depth user guide, concierge support, and the High Gain V-85 Antenna. All while still maintaining full backward accessory compatibility with all prior UV-5R accessories.
The BF-F8HP has the latest N5R-340A firmware not available on any other model.
30% Larger Battery
The BF-F8HP includes a new battery pack that still provides a long lasting radio experience; even while using high power.
Average Battery Life:
UV-5R High (4W): 18 Hours.
BF-F8HP High (8W): 20 Hours.
BF-F8HP Mid (5W): 24 Hours.
The large battery gives you peace of mind to use the built-In flashlight or even the built in FM radio - and still have the power to communicate throughout the day without recharging.
In Depth Documentation and Concierge Support
What's All Included?
BaoFeng BF-F8HP.
2000mAh Battery.
V-85 Antenna.
Power Adapter.
Earpiece.
Belt Clip.
Hand Strap.
Battery Charger.
User Manual.
1 Year Complimentary Concierge Service and Warranty Support. (Conditions apply. Kindly contact customer care/website for further information).
Product details & support
Features & Details
- Upgrades from our Previous Generation UV-5R: Twice the Output Power (8 watts up from 4 watts output), New Hardened Durable Radio Shell, 30% Larger Battery, V-85 High Gain Antenna (Twice the Antenna Performance), USA Support + In-depth User Guide Included
- High / Med / Low Power Settings (8W, 4W, 1W); Frequency Range: 65-108 MHz(Only commercial FM radio reception) VHF: 136-174 MHz(Rx/Tx). UHF: 400-520 MHz(Rx/Tx); Broad (Wide) / Narrowband (Narrow) Selectable
- The BF-F8HP was designed in the USA and because not everyone is a radio-expert we really wanted to focus on providing an easier user experience! That starts with the new in-depth manual that guides you through the capabilities and customization of the BF-F8HP. On top of that the BF-F8HP also includes exclusive concierge customer help and warranty support. This concierge service is only available on select BaoFeng models such as the BF-F8HP, UV-82HP, and UV-5X3.
- A PC03 FTDI Programming Cable is Recommended for Easier PC Programming
- BaoFeng Tech is the only authorized USA BaoFeng Distributor to honor the Manufacturer Warranty. Only BaoFeng Tech offers warranty claims without shipping anything to China. You must insure that BaoFeng Tech is your selected buying option when buying to be able to have the full USA warranty.
Product Information
| Product Dimensions | 10.5 x 2 x 2 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 10.1 ounces |
| Item model number | BF-F8HP |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Additional Features | Only BaoFeng Tech is Authorized to Resell, Software and Downloads Available at: https://baofengtech.com/bf-f8hp |
| Other display features | Wireless |
| Colour | Black |
| Included Components | Baofeng |
| Department | Electronics |
| Manufacturer | BaoFeng |
| Date First Available | March 1, 2014 |
User Manual & Software
Compatible accessories for BF-F8HP
Matched using the radio’s connection, tuning, and exact-fit compatibility data.
Setup & programming
Power & charging
Audio & PTT
Antennas & mounting
Cables & adapters
Exact-fit replacements
Jeff –
New comer to radioville. But I am definitely digging my new radios, they work awesomely!! I am still learning new options and methods for the best of signal send/receive .
J Devereaux (verified owner) –
Awesome little radio! I bought it cause it was so cheap and I figured it would end up in a kids toy box. Nope, this is a quality piece of gear that continuously surpasses my expectations. I will be purchasing more from Baofeng Tech USA. -MSG (RET), former 18E, USSF
Michael Edens –
I am most pleased with this radio. Have had higher end Western made radios that had half the functionality, a third of the quality and expensive accessories. This unit warrants consideration, you won’t be disappointed.
Frederic B Shapiro –
Great radios!
Karla (verified owner) –
This is the BEST radio on the market! Thanks for being there!!
myglock23 (verified owner) –
These are great little radios easy to program and work great until it drops under 32 degrees. They do not like cold or damp conditions. I would gladly pay more for a more durable BF F8HP.
Jeremy Gardner (verified owner) –
Purchased this as my first handheld VHF/UHF radio. Out of the box, the radio seems well designed. I started programming it manually for the local channels and freqs but quickly found this to be a more tasking effort with the small buttons and my large fingers. I purchased a programming cable and downloaded CHIRP and this made programming the radio VERY easy. Great little backup radio that travels with me that I hope will stand up to the test of time.
Bill –
Was recommended by an experienced Ham friend of mine to buy the model lower than this one as a “starter” radio. I elected instead to buy this radio in hopes that it would become my one and only Ham radio purchase. So far, I believe this may be the case. The build quality is super solid. The speaker and microphone are outstanding. The features are plentiful and wholly adequate for my needs. The battery options are outstanding. The stock antenna is very good and with the Nagoya 17″ I also bought, I can’t imagine needing anything else for a portable unit. I elected to buy the programming cable and I’m glad I did. The free Chirp software from the Web makes programming this unit a breeze, including easily naming channels the way you want them. I am TOTALLY satisfied with this radio and plan to keep it for years to come. I use it almost every night.
Sean –
Bought mine in Nov. 2020.. Great piece of gear to have hiking. The N.C. mountains can be brutal trying to find cell service. My Baofeng with a N771 antenna can pick up propagation 2-10 miles in the brush, and tap many repeaters, for communications 100’s of miles away…Just sayin’
jim girouard –
Looking to figure out how to program my btech uv 5×3 and wondering if I should get the pc03 cable or program the radio first….how do you program the radio ?
Jon –
Absolutely fantastic choice for starting out on ham radio! This was my first radio purchase. I had read dozens of reviews and watched YouTube videos until my eyes were bloodshot. I read reviews from “real hams” that said it was Chinese junk and I had to buy from the Big Three. Well I opted for this because of the price and the positive reviews from “average people”. I loved the fact that there are so many backwards compatible options for this radio. When I ordered the radio (through BTECH’s Amazon store) I also ordered my ARRL Technician License Manual to study for the exam. I also ordered a package that included a 3800 mAh battery and a data cable with some other less useful doo dads. After programming in my local repeaters using CHIRP, I began listening to hammers from hundreds of miles away. The stock antenna works great! This is the best option as a first radio that you’ll never put down!
Mujeeb Pm –
No one can sell such a quality radios with this price ranges. thanks to baofeng..
Ian –
BEST RADIO EVER
Spencer (verified owner) –
I have not had my BF-F8HP long enough to say a whole lot. I don’t have a programming cable or computer. With that said it was easy to manually program in the frequencies that I need . I also don’t have a way to check if it really puts out 8watts of power on High.
Although I already know I use it in UHF mostly so the out put wattage is more like 5-6 watts . I did try the BF-F8HP on high in VFH and it definitely out performed the VHF radios that I put it against on high. My plan is to add a couple of the high capacity batteries. I also plan on buying another BF-F8HP and a AMP from BTech the U25 . That way I can have a decent portable base station . Also one thing I for got to mention is that having the BF-F8HP hooked to my base antenna really made it reach out. No AMP or no other mods.
On high power and on a UHF station I got 7 miles more then the radio I had hooked up. So my conclusion is I want another F-8HP and I will soon be buying a U-25 AMP from BTech
Joemix (verified owner) –
I have done some testing with my BF-F8HP . It out performed my BTech v1 GMRS. In range and signal quality. The only other radio I had to test it against was a Wouxun KG805G 5watt radio . No one during the test could tell a lot of difference between the two. I know that the BF-F8HP is not a GMRS radio. The GMRS radios all I had to compare to the F8HP . Thing is it’s a good radio and for they money it’s the most versatile radio I have to date . Eventually I’m going to have several of these . My other radios will be loaner radios.
Gary Butler –
Just received this BF-F8HP and am very pleased with it so far. Your website is very helpful also. I am seriously considering the U25 Amp now.
Pete Laughlin (verified owner) –
I was so impressed with my first Uv5-R that I have bought several more for friends and programmed them for them. And now i buy/program and sell the full line of h/t radios.
K4NG1 –
It’s hard to find websites that sell genuine Baofeng and Genuine Nagoya products. This little radio is a genuine Baofeng. It works well, is sturdy and is a great, yet inexpensive start into Ham Radio.
Ronnie –
I bought 2 Baofeng radio’s some years back. Never a problem with them. Easy to program using the cable. I wish when I first got into Ham radio I could have bought something this cheap. When I got into ham radio, a hand held radio was around $250 – 300 . Many people cuss them and say they no good and not FCC approved. If not, don’t sell them and stop the whining. Back in the day, ham radio peoples thinking was if you didn’t have the 3 main stream radios , you had junk. For one, was Radio Shack ham radio’s, they spit and cussed Radio shack ham radio. Let me say this about the radio shack radio, they were some of the best. I still have 2 that work after 27 years. So, starting out in ham radio, and money is holding you back, get a Baofeng radio. Then if you want move up, go for it. Ham radio is a hobby. It not a matter if you don’t have one you will die. Many fine people on ham, and can help you. And then there, the small percent that think they invented ham radio and the hobby can’t do without them. Buy what you can afford. Baofeng is a good place to start.
Harry –
Very amazing radio. I have had miles and miles of fun talking on my local repeater with this thing. It has excellent range for it being such a small unit. Seven miles for vhf high power despite going through tons and tons of trees and buildings. Although, talking on the radio for longe periods of time can lead to the radio over heating which in my experience has led to the LCD display lights to burn and go out and give off a burning smell. As well as some of the settings not being able to be changed by programming on the radio itself. I was not able to change the frequency offset on the radio and had to program it on chirp. But other than these few setbacks, it’s an amazing radio for the price and has tons of features I wish were more common in other radios.
Robert Falls –
So far I’m loving it. But now learning the Chirp program to program 106 channels into without going each one individually. I’ve bought 7 of the Baofeng UV5R that I put away in case the SHTF I can set up a repeater on our mountain with solar and communicate with my adopted family of 6 people and I have been using a Baofeng radio UV5R for myself for about 4 years…. so’s it’s not so new to me but love the bigger battery and longer antenna and oh yes. the 8 watts. Hmmm so good. I can’t believe people are paying such high prices for Amateur handhelds when this has worked so well for me and all my local repeaters. Thanks so much folks for a great product.
Torborg64 –
First ham radio used about 3 months. Overall outstanding unit. Able to connect with a repeater at least 20 miles away. I was in an open wheat field on a hillside but none the less it worked great. Have had issues with fog and maybe cold degrading signal. Love it for first radio and can’t beat the price.
Leo Gessford Jr. –
Everything you could possibly need. High quality at an affordable price.
Alex McKenna –
“A bang for your buck”.
Ron Ernie –
Own 3 BF-F8HP’ radios which operate fantastic! I am ready for the mobile unit now! I really hope you all will consider this grade a product from BAOFENG TECH.
tim –
can you program v85 bofang radio to her police ems fire
is the radio antalog or digital
as my local police etc went to digital radioes
Craig Hall (verified owner) –
Bought this radio as a quick way to get on the air after getting my tech license while I shop for my main rig. I have not been disappointed for the price. Easy to program with free CHIRP software. With a Nagoya NA-24J antenna attached, I am easily hitting a repeater that is 15 miles from my house and I certainly don’t live on a hill top. There are other radios out there that have more features, but at this price point, I don’t think you can beat it.
Y. Botica –
Do you post to New Zealand. If so cost please.
Ron Ernie –
Absolutely worth much more than priced for! I’ve owned 2 BF-F8HP units for years and they are great.
You need an FCC license that is easy and inexpensive (DO GET ONE) from the federal communications website!
You will find so many great uses for this radio. TIP: GET AT LEAST 2 UNITS!
Keep in mind that these can save you from great inconvenience during critical situations.
Within these radio’s range (GOOD) you can connect to your important contacts who also have a radio.
Power failures do not affect them. They can be charged remotely in an automobile as well as at home.
Go ahead, make the good choice!
Your Friend,
Ron Ernie
Kopi Joni –
wow, good tools
abdias.colon (verified owner) –
Excellent hand ham radio. Like its display (can see with sunlight). I use with Nagoya antenna 771 that is way better with the one it comes. Used a lot on nets and simplex. If you like Baofeng 5R, you will love it.