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Baofeng BF-F8HP Radio Review by TheUrbanPrepper
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- Опубликовано: 16 авг 2024
- Baofeng BF-F8HP Radio Link: amzn.to/2KK3eps
The following video is a detailed look at the Baofeng BF-F8HP dual band portable two-way radio. Topics covered in this video include an overview of features, comparison with the UV-5R, software programming (CHIRP and OEM), range discussion and more. I will be uploaded a follow up video in around 1 year after more thorough field testing has been performed in various environments to help identify potential issues not initially discovered during my preliminary testing and research.
IMPROVED PRODUCT FEATURES:
1. Tri-Power Levels (1, 4, 8 watt)
2. Large 2000mAh Battery (30% Larger)
3. New 76 Page In-Depth User's Guide
4. Includes the High Gain V-85 Antenna to Optimize Performance
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Thank you so much for watching this video of the Baofeng BF-F8HP Radio! Here is a link to where you can purchase it from Amazon: amzn.to/2KK3eps This model would work great for a Bug Out Bag or any other emergency kit.
I'm in California also. Are these still okay to use in CA? I want to get one for scanner purposes instead of a bearcat. Thanks in advance.
Im new to this im goin to get one
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Great review, very thorough, I learned a bit about wattage inverse square law, pretty neat. Thanks I may have to pick one up!
They are both very sufficient radios to have on hand. I have had mine in my pack and I have to admit I neglected it do to my scanner app and I wanted to make sure that the battery was ok. I took it out of its pouch turned it on, and in a year and a half the UV5R still had a full battery!!!
The battery is insane I love it
FYI: with the Chirp software you can set any frequency/channel "Duplex" to "off" which disables transmission.
Reaganx229 should have read the comments before I responded to a why not change it to not tx
You can also disable TX on VHF,UHF or both bands ENTIRELY if you JUST want to use it as a scanner.
@@jamesslick4790 nice option ... sweeeet
GET RT SOFTWARE
Why would you want to do that? Don't trust your fingers? Might as well just take out the battery.
Just a note, with the PTT button in channel mode. You can program it to transmit to a blank channel, and the radio will just not transmit when you push PTT. I did that for all of the channels I scan.
Newbie here, explain the function of the PTT button in simple terms if you wouldn't mind
The PTT button, or Push To Talk, will switch you over to transmitting when held. This is what requires a HAM license in the US so in Jimmy T's case, he programmed it so the PTT didn't do it in his case.
"Command Line kind of sucks..."
As an IT pro,I feel so offended 😉
I'm all about the GUI!
Terminal is where the real magic happens 😜
pip tool is a godsend.
I'm with you. cmd or bash for life!
I didn't know there WAS a CLI! Bonus points!
Also remember though, that in a life or death emergency, any of these frequencies can be used for communication without a license. I thought I would mention that since your video is directed towards preppers. Also, the FRS frequencies can be utilized without a license as well at any time.
@SilverStone XAdvanced Who cares?
In Britain, one can get a five-year business licence for £75. Virtually no questions other than name, address & phone numbers. For that we get 15 UHF & VHF designated frequencies which even Hams cannot use.
How can they regulate people who don’t have a license from using these things?
FRS, GMRS and MURS are all now LICENSED BY RULE. I am pretty sure (with exception; GMRS requires a license, no exam just pay $70'00). Conduct yourselves accordingly. That's that. Do not interrupt others and do not be ignorant/rude/profane, or otherwise negative. The FCC does not have the time, manpower or resources to track down all the people/children/families/hikers/campers/workers using 0.5W, 2W or 5W frequencies...that are provided for public uses anyway! It is ridiculous and it is obvious. Furthermore, these are bands that do not interfere with amateur Ham radio operators anyway, so I really do not understand the technician license holders getting so irate over people showing an interest in the exact same system/hobby that they are interested in! That is also RIDICULOUS! Why would I care if anyone gets a fine? Instead of encouragement and positive support it is "You don't have a license. I do! You aren't allowed to do that. I am!" If that is what amateur radio clubs are all about I'm going to have nothing to do with them, or their shite licenses.
@@mikesey1 no one cares
Just watched this on the Amazon site for this radio .. your review is very well done and it helped me immensely. I have the UV-5RA. My father is 95 and has the UV5R. His battery doesn’t hold a charge and we were looking to get him another radio because it has been such a good one for the price. This review has me thinking I should order this one instead. I just subscribed to your RUclips channel. Thank you so much for a very clear description. I will be looking for your other videos. I am impressed. 👍🏻😀
Wouldn’t buying a new battery for the UV5R be a tad wiser & less expensive than buying a new radio ? 🤷♂️😂😂
Okay, just got my F8HP yesterday, and other then a few minor differences this radio is very easy to use and program. The antenna is a HUGE improvement over previous Baofang radios. I will keep you informed, but so far so good.
The extra watts with a good Nagoya or Diamond antenna and you have a very good emergency radio.
The great thing about the uv5r is the price. I recommend getting the originals, they are about 22 dollars on Amazon and make excellent backups for your faraday cage.
I have a couple BFF8HP's with NA-771's and they pick up damn near everything in my AO with excellent clarity. They also have CTCSS and DCS scan capabilities.
Highly recommend this model as your backbone, its not that expensive, and once you learn to program it manually you won't find a better radio in the price range.
Agree totally.
I like Survival Tech Nord also, although I just recently started watching his channel and I'm still surfing around it watching different vids. The video I like is "Baofeng Battery Maintenance". Very important info here and this video has prompted me to order more battery packs for all of my handheld radios. Good stuff here!
love the fast talking. so many people bs and talk slow putting across very little info. great job. If you put the same antenna on both would the 8hp really get more range? From the sound of things no.
+Neomaya Davila No, the extra power would just be converted to heat instead of a better signal. A good antenna is key and in many ways is more important than the power output.
+Neomaya Davila It annoyed me. I kept wanting to yell at him to TAKE A BREATH! Good info though.
If you take away all the "ah" he says there really isnt much being said 😆 just kidding
I have heard so many great things about this radio. I need to just go ahead and get it. Thanks for the review!!
Armed Rogue You're welcome, AR! Yes, just go get one already! They're fun! ;)
I own a couple of the earlier version and happened to catch this video on the amazon review page. I liked wha you said (way back then) so well I just ordered a pair of the upgraded rigs. Thank You.
I don't mind the speed, you speak clearly. I have the UV82HP but I am interested in getting this as an additional prepcom.
Communications plays a role in almost any disaster or emergency situation. Your ability to reach out, and get the help you need, is not only about your radio gear, but also your ability to use the gear and radio spectrum effectively. The radio by itself is useless.
Think of training for survival and emergency communications like a First aid course, or some other course which gives you a specialised skill and you will inevitably find yourself asking whether or not you should get an amateur radio license. The answer short and simple is YES! This way you can add a skill to your Survival skillset, and be able to make the best of the tools on your communications toolbox.
Finally, amateur radio is a utility. The training and practice we do in amateur radio are no different than my own tactical training, self-defense training, first aid, or hiking trips in the back country. Take it seriously, because it can safe your life, or help you save a life.
This video is awesome :)
Thanks again TUP
Just ordered mine tonight. Whoo! Can't wait!!
How did that ham Radiwork for you?I just ordered one thinking it was a recent release
@@imjustmetoo7419 It was ok. I wish I had spent more on a better radio. I wish I had never sold it. I botched the sale pretty badly. Forgot the earpiece and everything. I feel bad about it still. The radio didn't reach very far, even with a Nagoya 20 inch whip antenna. It was a ridiculously big antenna. Still I recieved almost nothing. My advice to anyone who wants a baofeng is to save your money for something more high quality like a Yaesu or an ICom, get a base station if you actually want to communicate with more than static. I'm a ham from canada. Rules to be a ham in canada are kind of strict. That is all a possible explanation for my sour experience with it. But I am not letting it get me down. I am hoping to invest in a new base station soon. Ham radio rulez
-CK
@@Clarkaraoke Wish I had found this review and you before placing that order. (Lol). I wrote down the info you provided. I've wanted to get into ham radios since I was a kid. Now that I'm all grown up, its time. I guess I'll play around with this handheld when it comes in amd save up for a base. I'm hoping that being on a hilltop (843 ft above sea level) will help me receive signals better.
@@imjustmetoo7419 It still picks up the emergency weather stations just fine from almost any front porch, and that could be critical in a disaster situation. I've seen people mod their baofengs on youtube to reach crazy distances. It can be done. I just believe that I am a poor study at ham lol. I threw money at the problem and it got me nowhere. A good ham with some tinfoil and copper cable can do wonders. They're not wrong when they describe the unit as being incredibly versatile. It is a platform you can use to do great things. Again, I regret selling my model. Especially since I live in the countryside. In rural parts. It could be handy in this situation regardless. For the price, you can't go wrong. Good luck with your ham radio journey. It's a wonderful and supportive community!
@@Clarkaraoke I was actually wondering if I could use copper coat hangers and aluminum foil...like old school radios (cos the antennas always broke...or sucked). Lol. I've also considered my grandfathers TV antenna...like, rigging an adaptor. But honestly...I'm to lazy to innovate. ;)
Thanks for the conversation and info. If you use line app boy.blasphemy is my add name. If not...maybe I'll find you on Ham one day (I'm in the US, Alabama state). Take care and have a good night.
Good review, I have the UV-5R and really enjoy it for the price. When it comes to higher power radios remember, you have to double your watts to increase your antenna's db. Technically speaking although the 8 watt HT does double the UV-5R's power the increase in db at 8 watts is still minimal. The single most important factor in a radios performance is the operator and the operators skill level not the output power. Thanks for the video I might pick one up just for fun
Enjoy your video just got my ham radio on my 60th birthday I wanted my ham license since I was 18 my license KC1JQX
I'm studying for my Tech test, and I'm 64. Many years of bourbon consumption have clouded my once superb brain....so crossing my fingers.
Congratulations well done. I'm just considering the idea of Ham Radio. Not sure of what I could use it for right now. Years ago back in my youth when CB became the thing because of the movie Convoy I had an AM CB radio but they outlawed them in the UK and forced us to use FM at at max 2 watts.. You could shout further and also all the school kids got them and it was a nightmare from school finish time till past midnight so it died. Some guys kept their AM radios with SSB and would DX a lot. But for the most part it's was Breaker Breaker 19 do I have a copy. Then the usual what's your handle, mine was Dick Turpin and the conversation went something like what was my power reading what is your twenty etc etc nothing of any real interest people transfixed on how far you where getting out for distance and clarity. Then power mikes would bleed over and block any opportunity to have a conversation. So looking into the Ham side now, I'm coming up on 66 and now live in Canada, lots more of open country here than the UK so more chance of bugging out for the weekend away from the hustle and bustle of civilization
Saw your video on PM 101 channel ! Showed the wired speaker-mike and the tall antenna that are great additions. Did you get the Ham ticket yet ? Also upgraded my cell phone to the clamshell Mil. Spec. Kyocera Duramax with eight (8) hours of talk time for the chatty types. (less than $20.00 USD from ebay) And have the Goal Zero Flip 20 Recharger for back-up power with a micro USB cable. The phone and the GQ GMC-300E Plus G-M Counter both have micro USB plugs. Must get one of these radios soon. Thank you for the great video ! tjl
I bought three of these radios great for those who live near the coast for Hurricane season or for those who live in tornado alley.
The price of the scanner is absolutly okay. Will buy one and will try to get more frequences. Even a pmr Scanner can be changed to send on other bands and it is easy to get 20 Watt power output. Excuse my bad English and many greetings drom Germany....... VG
Did you ever do the follow-up video? I'm referring to the "dating vs. long-term relationship" one.
Still a very good video for learning about the Baofeng in 2022. Thank you.
I love your lucid, well organized and nicely produced videos. Having just gotten my Gen Ham license, I am in the search for an HT radio. Re: Online Videos I really like Dave Castler KE0OG. and for CW, The Ham Whisperer has some nice Morse Code tutorials.
You may apply for a GMRS license if you are 18 years or older and not a representative of a foreign government. If you receive a license, any family member, regardless of age, can operate GMRS stations and units within the licensed system.
I just bought mine and am studying a course for my Technican License! I find this being more relevant as our power grid is being threatened by war with Russia and China…I’ve been watching you for years and am hoping you will Please make more videos concerning HAM radios!!!
I bought one on a lark and like it except for a couple of design flaws that really aggravate me. There is space in the memory for 127 channels, but no provision to skip channels in scan, except through the chirp software. I have an older handheld receiver (AR8000) where the scanning is much more sensibly set up - there are banks you can switch between, and you can lock out channels with nothing interesting or with too much interference through the keypad. This omission really bugs me, because as a firmware engineer, I know it isn't that hard to do, yet is very useful.
If the BF-F8HP could do this, I would program repeater settings for places I go to, and simply pick the ones that are appropriate.
Another thing that bugs me is the A/B display handling. I would like to be able to commit the two lines to identifier _and_ frequency.
It may be that there is some way to do this through the keypad that I haven't discovered yet, if so, let me know.
I hate it when otherwise good products are 95% right, but the 5% is aggravating.
Nice, exhaustive review of this radio. Thanks for posting as it really helped out!
Cheers!
I just purchased mine 5 minutes ago. I'm also studying for my ham license.
Awesome!
I'm in the process of putting a tiger tail together and waiting on a 1/2 wave telescopic antenna! Next is buying a roll up slim jim/j pole. Best ways to beef up the radio apparently. Check em out.
I have both of these Baofeng radios, and I really like the F8HP. I keep that one on my faraday bag.
larryz24 Nice! What faraday bag are you using? Custom or purchased from a company (e.g., LokSak)?
I am using this one I got on Amazon.
www.amazon.com/Faraday-Standard-Black-Hole-Window/dp/B00EIR71NA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1435341088&sr=8-2&keywords=faraday+bag
larryz24 Nice! Looks great. I just added it to my Amazon Wish List. I think I will need to include this with my updated BOB. Thanks for the recommendation, Larry!
+TheUrbanPrepper After extensive testing on many units by myself the UV-5R output at 4 Watts max (not the advertised 5 Watts). The BF-F8HP actually managed 8.5 Watts (over 50% increase on the UV-5R)
That 'better' antenna also came with my UV 5RE + and it generally sucks. If you want any range, get the Nagoya 771 or the smaller size NA-701 which I use on my UV-5RE+ and the BF-F9 V2+ (which is an awesome radio with 8 Watt and metal frontplate.)
"One knife, three radios" I know I've followed you for years for a reason! You should really look at vacuum sealing. ;)
Hey Cliff, been a while again - RUclips no giving me notifications once again but here I am lol.
Awesome video on a fantastic radio. I have the UV-5R and more recently the GT3-TP 8 watt. I also have two Baofeng 888S radios too, all programmed to work with each other. You can never underestimate the importance of have reliable comms. Easy to use and excellent bang for the buck. Look forward to see if you place a ring on it or call it quits and stay friends lol. Take care and thanks for this video review :)
yea u can use it as a scanner but it scans much much slower than an actual scanner....if you're just going to use it to scan then buy a scanner such as the Uniden BC75XLT or the BC125AT. However, if you do plan to get your license, then get it. I would still get an actual scanner though on the side. I have the BC125AT, and I love it. I was at Walmart today with it, and it automatically picked up walmart's radio when a CS rep transmitted as the BC125AT has the close call feature. That's epic shit!
Excellent radio. Great job in its description. Yes, the "Protable" check was funny, and am glad you did clarify. Please keep up your "explanation videos", for they really instruct us neophytes on 2-way radios, its functions and help provided to us as to what to buy for a survival situation. Again, thank you Sir, for your help to us.
+Oscar Lechuga You are very welcome, Oscar. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
one of the channel i like when reviewing, it include even the programming software and purchase link, need only range test video
This was a great video. I ordered this from Am**zon earlier today, and you made me look forward to it even more. Plus I passed my Technician Exam this morning.. You really have a thorough approach, and deliver many details. Thanks for your work!!
Amazon left my BaoFeng BF-F8HP on my doorstep at 6:00 am this morning. I’m also trying to refurbish my quarter century old Yaesu FT-50R.
Cliff, another great video. I have a two UV5R with a fair amount of accessories and the large hi gain antenna.
They have provided excellent service. Pay it forward. Cheers, Mate.
Channel: Commsprepper
Video: Bugout Bag Radio
Thanks for the opportunity... enjoy your videos very much.
Thank you! This was a GREAT review! I have several Baofeng radios, but will definitely be purchasing this one!
I've been thinking about getting a technician's license for at least 15 years, but never have. UP you just pushed me off the fence. Great video.
Edit: I didn't realize there was a contest at the end :). I think TWiTHamNation is the HAM channel that I watch the most.
Lost-n-Found Awesome! I'm SO happy to have helped push you off the fence. So cool!
Just beginning my journey into the HAM radio world, picked up a couple of the BF-F8HP's. Looking forward to being lost and confused! Not having a license yet I dont plan on transmitting, but I would like to use them as walkie talkies, are they suitable for that?
Thank you TheUrbanPrepper. There was so much information here I'm going to have to watch this again.
The 100% backward compatibility approach with this radio and the standard UV-5R is an excellent feature by Baofeng and quite rightly that significance shouldn't be underestimated.
In an emergency situation, having commonality with your equipment, especially items such as batteries and chargers is exceptionally useful and allows their sharing between devices and people if necessary, especially useful if yours are unavailable or inaccessible, to get comms up and running again and more importantly to keep them there. In this scenario it's also great that people will be able to use another's radio with little or no additional training, as they'll hopefully be well used to using their own.
I wish this type of interoperability would be more widely adopted in all walks of life.
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M6GPY
Does BaoFeng or any other company carry a 2 way radio that can reach 20-30 miles and takes rechargeable batteries that doesn't require a license? If not or if so what brand and model would you recommend?
I recommend getting a license. It's not hard to get a Tech class and for that type of range your wanting the only thing license free is a cell-phone.
No one does. The FCC isn't going to allow you to pump out enough EM radiation to reach 20-30 miles without being certified to do so.
"Baofeng UV-5R - Tuning for GMRS and FRS Operation for emergencies." by missionspec1
It's both a really excellent topic for when you are getting your radio setup for your bugout bag as well as a great primer on how to manually program the radio.
The UV5r is a 4 watt radio. So you are actually getting an extra 4 watts of power. Also the UV5r comes with a 1800mAh battery. The charger is a 500mAh per hour charger so the 2000 mAh battery will only take four hours. Now my big 4500 mAh extended batteries take 9 hours.
Thank you for this review it was very helpful!
Nice of you to give away the radio :) ... while for a moment I thought about using the search function and just list a vid I never saw that included a Ham radio, preferably of the named brand ... i guess i will just let this pass so somebody with an actual interest will have a bigger chance. Tnx for the review... :)
Great review. I just caught the end of a lighting deal on Amazon -- they had these on sale for $49. I subscribed to your channel. I look forward to checking out your other videos.
Nice detailed review and I liked you compared it with the previous model. Thanks!
Great review! I've been looking into getting the UV-5R, but now I'm glad I saw this. The new model looks like the way to go. After upgrading the battery and antenna on a UV-5R, I'd be pretty close to the same price.
Sadly, I don't know of a good channel or video to recommend. I've seen a few, but none really stand out.
Im new to this and the program i subscribe to is the urban prepper, very good information, thank you for your experience and expertise in this area…vic
I know that I'm a few years late but thanks for the video. I was wanting a small radio for my camping / bug out bags and this seems like it fits the bill. I found your video because I was curious as to what the changes were other than the power and face plate.
Ha! I actually watched the whole commercial before start because it was on how to get your Ham Radio License! While it doesn’t pertain to me because I have one, I was glad to see the programmers at google getting smarter with their ad match ups, & because I realize a lot of your viewers might not have a license yet.
I have to say...I thought this was a newer 2019/2020...when I ordered it not an hour ago. I am sort of disapointed bc I'm sure there are better ones now...yes?
This radio is still currently the newest and best Boafeng. 73
Check out the UV-9R plus. It's bigger and the same firmware but much larger radio. Came out when the bf-f8hp came out. Louder audio and better sounding speaker.
Just ordered one. Came here to get a heads up before it gets delivered
Channel:David Casler
Video: Technician Lesson 4.1 Propagation
All his HAM Technician Exam videos are a great place to start in Ham Radio
Kevin Gibson I've seen his videos. Excellent stuff!
I've got all my local frequencies programmed in to radio, had them frequencies scanning for 24hrs now and haven't heard anything on any of them, any ideas why ?
What state do you live in
@@tractor2899 ohio
Great walkie! Was that Album 88.5 I herd? I miss Atlanta... "Left on the dial, right on the music."
I need the radio for bob! This will be perfect!! I watched "survival communication 101" by living survival.
I watched Survival TechNords VR get started w/ aprs for $30 and found it to be quite interesting. Interesting enough that I believe i will be Shopping for a radio of my own. I really like this Baofeng model and believeit to be resonably priced.
Good comparison between the BF-F8HP and UV-5R. Thats exactly what I was looking for!
I can tell you are relatively enthusiastic about radios. You should get your license! Go for your Technician Class to get started!!
While we're here, just a heads up on a few things. This is all to the best of my knowledge (and please correct anything I say thats not accurate) and I'll do my best to try and help and hopefully encourage you. I don't want to come off as the radio police, I don't do many posts, but I do hope I can help on a few things:
You should be extremely careful handling that radio without a license (if you're licensed, I apologize in advance). And so should anyone reading this post that owns an amateur radio but does not have a license (or is considering buying one to have "in case of emergency"). Knowledge is power and I strongly encourage you study hard and get your amateur radio license. Its a wonderful experience and you'll meet some very cool people and learn a ton.
Even WITH an amateur license that radio can be tricky because BF radios are notorious for being able to operate (transmit) outside of licensed/legal amateur radio bands. I personally don't have any Baofengs but my understanding is they can transmit just about anywhere you can turn the dial. Obviously without a license, no matter where you are on the bands, transmitting is illegal.
The way you set the radio to transmit on an FRS frequency as a precaution to stay legal is still a slight issue. I like what you're thinking by trying to stay away from accidental, illegal HAM band transmission but you're still technically going to violate FCC law by using a device that is not certified to operate on FRS bands. Will anyone ever notice, who knows. Is it legal, not unless the device is FRS compliant and I don't think it is.
I believe you correctly stated the Part 90 requirements weren't met by this radio and neither is Part 95.
You do not need a license for FRS transmission (you DO for GMRS, which is very close to FRS) but you do need an FRS rated device. The little Motorola units you can get at Wal-Mart are FRS rated devices.
FRS also has strict power rating limitations and, to my knowledge, that radio will easily exceed maximum legal FRS transmission limits. I believe FRS is limited to 500 mW (1/2 watt) MAXIMUM effective radiated power and I believe that radio you're holding boasts the ability to push 8 watts (not much in HAM, but way too much for FRS).
GMRS/FRS falls under FCC Part 95. Next time you're incredibly bored (haha right?) google it and see how in depth it can get. While you're there, read up on Part 97 and get into 2 meters :).
Do yourself a huge favor (and the radio community as well) and go get that license! I can tell that you're enthusiastic enough to purchase, program, and have ready on standby in case of emergency. But you will not have a good understanding on how comms really work unless you start using it.
Hope to hear you on the radio waves some day.
Best Regards - PAK
Living Survival - Baofeng for dummies:UV5R+ HAM Radio Tutorial.Keep making your videos. Great information.
Great video.. Mine will not update as it won't read data from radio. I have it plugged in and driver updated.
One thing that I noticed that you missed off when talking about range. The use of a rats tail, a 19.5 inch counterpoise wire that is easily fitted to hang from the belt clip fixing. That can hang down from the radio out of the way. This will act as an earth for the set and give the user virtually a half-wave dipole antenna instead of a quarter wave antenna. 73 de John _ G0WXU.
How do you manage the dual-band nature of the antenna that comes with the radio? I notice that so far, everyone I've seen on RUclips seems to be cutting their "rat tail" to the 50cm(~19") of a quarter wavelength for the 2m band, but
quarter wavelength for 70cm is about 17cm(~6.5") and these aren't easily factored multiples for both bands.
Would be great to see a video of how you set your radio up.
If you live in the city, isn’t the radio’s reception going to be weak, since there’s not a clear line of sight between you and a repeater?
can you listen to emergency broadcast channels with this? thanks
I also have a BAOFENG BF-F8HP radio, and when you pointed out the type error "Protable" vs "Portable" it made me take a closer look at my label, and believe it or not it is actually spelled correctly on my BF-F8HP, which I thought was odd. Perhaps you have an earlier run of the same model and they corrected the mistake by the time mine was in production. Either way I thought you would find that interesting.
A great contribution with great production quality. Thumbs up!
The new antenna looks like the same one that comes with the uv-9r. I'll have to try and see if it makes a difference for me swapping it out.
I remember in 1980 the Kenwood HT was $400! I can't believe u can get all this in an HT for $69 bux! Not a Yaesu or an Icom or a KWood but still, for the $, not a bad little rig. Baofeng used to be the poster child for low-Q & flimsy. This radio appears to be a diff story! I just bought one. Also got extr batt pks, telesc antennas & progr cable. ALL cheap! We'll see how long it lasts, lol!
thank you for your video. quick question: do you HAVE to get your technician license to operate the F8HP if I just want to use it while snowboarding with my friends or emergency situations with my wife? Thanks for your time
I really know nothing about radios, but felt that it would make a great addition to the bugout bag, I found your video via Survivaltech Nord and his video Pros & Cons of Budget Baofeng Radios.
chrluc Welcome! SurvivalTech Nord is a great resource for subjects like Ham Radios. I enjoy all of his work and see him as a very valuable resource in our preparedness community.
Always program the NOAA channels out of the scan list!
So this could be used with English radio as well?
Does the charging cradle for the F8HP still blink annoyingly when nothing is in it? I cannot figure out why you would ever want that. I have to unplug the cradle when I don't have the UV-5R in mine.
+Terry Cameron Yes, it's better to unplug it when not in use anyway; the AC adapter is a vampire load.
Bought a set of UV-5R a few weeks ago. I should have waited for this radio due to the 8 watts output.
I have a couple of the UV-5Rs and they are pretty decent for the money. I was unaware of this one.
Thank for the great video I just got one the BF-F8HP.
Good comparison between the UV-5R and BF-F8HP.
What is best? This or the baofeng bf f8+ ? Isn't this HP dual band? but baofeng bf f8+ is tri band? what is best?
Whats the reason you keep your Tx Power on low? Does it limit range? Does it save battery?
Ik it's unlikely that i will get a response... but what license is recommended to have to use this radio? I mostly intend on using GMRS channels 15-22 (around 462MHz) due to compatibility with more basic 2way radios but I would like to be able to operate on the other frequencies of the radio.
Also, what would be a recommended frequency for recreational communication between a few individuals?
Mine came with a pofung charger that feels super cheap. My radio appears to be legit, should I send the whole thing back?
Can the bf-f8hp be reset to (jail break) to use gmrs ? I know the uv-5r can but ive tried with the Bf-f8hp and it doesn't work.
Another great video TUP. You've finally inspired me to start my own channel!
Cyclops Triceratops Very cool! I am honored. Please keep me posted with your channel. I'd love to subscribe and see what videos you come out with.
Thanks TUP. My channel is up and running! You certainly don't have to follow me, but you're a huge inspiration!
Can this be used as a walkie talkie as well? If I wanted to communicate with others when out?
my favorite is tinhat ranch and since I'm just starting out I like the basics 101 video
Hello,
I’m hoping TheUrbanPrepper can help answer a question please… Aside from the cost or price, if you had to choose only one radio for emergency situations, which of the following would you choose and why? The ‘Baofeng BF-F8HP’, or the ‘Yaesu VX-6R’? Which one of these two is better? Thank you.
the Baofeng bf-f8hp does not have a band button, what do you use to enter a local radio channel on it, you can not reach the band area for the channel like 100.9?????
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Was one of my faves.
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After like using the radio for like couple days or something. The power level goes from hight to medium. I have charge back again the radio and also I go to channel and change from medium to hight and it goes back to medium
If your team already has a file version of CHIP with all the repeaters & frequencies CERT uses in our area programmed in for the UV-5R, can you use the same file for this radio (BF-F8HP)? Or is it a whole separate program?
I would like to buy this item. Do I have to buy 2 of them. I really just want it to listen to police and other emergencies. Like a Bearcat scanner I had when I was young. Thank you for the review
The customer service will only help if you buy right from them. i called and they had all sort of question, asking if I had bought from them. I bought my from Amazon and they said they wouldn't help