BaoFeng BF-F8+ 2nd Gen UV-5R Dual-Band 136-174/400-520 MHz FM Ham Two-Way Radio Transceiver Review

BaoFeng BF-F8+ 2nd Gen UV-5R Dual-Band 136-174/400-520 MHz FM Ham Two-Way Radio Transceiver

  • 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), High power / low (5W/1W), selectable.
  • Selectable Frequency Step/2.5/5/6.25/10/12.5/25 kHz, Function “VOX” (Voice Operated Transmission), “OFFSET” (frequency offset for repeater access).
  • Dual-band handheld transceiver with display function menu on the display “LCD”. Function Busy Channel Lock “BCLO”
  • Helpful Guides and Programming Tips at Miklor.com

The BF-F8+ is the first UV-5R radio to get a full internal upgrade.
It has the updated internal components of the GT-3 but also full backward compatibility with UV-5R batteries and accessories.
The BF-F8+ has an expanded frequency range and stronger antenna like the UV-82, but the new RDA1846S RF IC is also implemented to enhance its anti-interference capabilities.
New noise-reduction features block out noises caused by signal intensity changes along with tail tone elimination when transmitting or receiving signals between 50Hz-55Hz.

It is a compact HT that has a special VHF receive band from 65-108 MHz This radio can be programmed with or without a PC to work on private repeater systems.

FEATURES:

– 25KHz/12.5KHz Switchable (Wide /Narrow) Band
– 128 Memory Channels
– 50 CTCSS /104 DCS Tones Transmit
– Power Selectable (1W /5W)
– VOX and OFFSET Functions
– Dual Standby /Dual Watch
– A/B band independent operation Transmitter
– Time-Out Timer (TOT)
– Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO)

SPECIFICATIONS:

– 65-108MHz (FM Receive only),
– 136-174MHZ and 400-520MHZ (TX/RX)
– Mode of Operation: Simple or Semi-Duplex
– Modulation Mode: 16k F3E /11k F3E
– Maximum deviation: 〈5kHz (Wide) 〈2.5kHz (Narrow)
– CTCSS/DCS deviation: 0.5+/-0.1kHz (Wide) / 0.3+/-0.1kHz (Narrow)
– Intermediation distortion:〈10%
– Stability: +/-2.5ppm

Package Content:

1 x BaoFeng BF-F8+ Two Way Radio
1 x 7.4V 1800mAh Li-ion Battery Pack
1 x Antenna
1 x Earphone Mic/Headset
1 x Belt Clip
1 x Hand Strap
1 x ENG / GER / FRA Manual
1 x Desktop Charger (100V ~ 240V)

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