I've been carrying a BF-F8HP since they were first introduced.The dependability, functionality and performance of that radio led me to purchasing the 4 radios for this order.On my communications analyzer, the power output in UHF/70CM averages 5.5W with a fully charged battery.Frequency error is very low as is the TX deviation.Squelch opens at <0.25Uv.The build looks better than my older version.My only wish/desire for these radios would be that Baofeng/Pofung or perhaps CHIRP would include a software option to lock the keypad to prevent unintended changes to the settings. That explains the 4 star rating for ease of use...Still, I'd buy these again.KN4PRE
10/03/2020
Good little ham radio. Got it for emergencies but will use it often. Programing is complicated but ok once you do it awhile. Good buy for the price.
08/03/2020
Buy the Programming Cable, a Nagoya NA-771 15.6-Inch Whip VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna or an ABBREE SMA-Female Dual Band VHF/UHF 144/430MHz High Gain Soft Whip Foldable CS Tactical Antenna, a “Walkie-Talkie” Holster, and a “Commountain” 8541724367 external Mic if you plan to holster your Radio on a backpack or Duty Belt. It’s better than the BaoFeng model and is heavy duty.
06/03/2020
I usually can't crack our RACES Repeater from my house with a handheld unit... but this one did. And the radio check I did, the other person could hear me very clearly! Very impressive!
05/03/2020
Not a HAM, but bought this to use as a mobile scanner, and later a radio once I get my license. Very easy to use and program different frequencies. Scan mode works great for listening to first responders, can imagine it would even be good for a volunteer firefighter or something (unless they get issued one idk). Can hear clearly without hooked up to a repeater, in a valley, at least 8-10 miles. Haven’t been able to reach the ISS yet tho lol. As for battery, had this thing about a year, used on and off a couple months just listening and stuff, didn’t use it for a few more months, then recently went back to it, battery was only down one notch, so I give it a 10/10 on battery, prob even better if you have the extended battery (which I do not). Would recommend.
04/03/2020
A little confusing to program from the keypad. Documentation that comes with it is near worthless, but there are a lot of good references on the web and on YouTube.Better range then the straight UV-5R. The 8W transmit power (vs. 5W) is just enough extra power to open up most of the local repeaters
01/03/2020
Great little unit. Over 3 miles reception in urban area from unit to unit.Tried over mountainous terrain over 1 miles on the backside of the mountain to inside the house. Very impressed
27/02/2020
For the price you pay it's 5 stars. For it's performance and ease of use it's a solid 4.Use it quite a bit while ATV or fishing - not worried about it getting dropped, smashed, wet etc.Not an Icom or Motorola but those aren't $40 either
27/02/2020