BaoFeng BF-F8+/UV-5R 8-Watt Dual Band Two-Way Radio for Brothers

By: BAOFENG

The BAOFENG Two Way Radio is the perfect companion for any outdoor adventure. With its 8-Watt Dual Band Radio and 2100mAh Li-ion Battery, you can stay connected with ease and clarity. The BF-F8+/UV-5R is designed for optimum performance, making it one of the best Walkie Talkies available. It's easy to use, has excellent sound quality, impressive battery life and a robust build quality - all at an affordable price. Get the full kit and stay connected on your next outdoor adventure!
88
B2B Rating
104 reviews

Review rating details

Value for money
91
Sound quality
97
Size
90
Overall performance
91
Functionality
91
Frequency range
88
Easy to use
91
Design
89
Build quality
93
Battery life
92

Details of BaoFeng BF-F8+/UV-5R 8-Watt Dual Band Two-Way Radio for Brothers

  • Frequency Range: 144-148&420-450MHz
  • Age Range (Description): Adult
  • Special Feature: 8W Radio, 2100 mah battary
  • Water Resistance Level: Waterproof
  • Number of Channels: 128
  • Brand: BAOFENG
  • Voltage: 110 Volts
  • Color: Black
  • Talking Range Maximum: 3 Kilometer
  • Tuner Technology: UHF

Comments

Jess W Johnston: For the price, this 8W radio is great. On a spectrum analyzer, this thing is dirty. There is almost no filtering on it. Harmonic transmission is pretty broad. However, it works well getting a signal out. I'm hitting 41mi straight line to a local repeater using an Ed Fong slim jim. Easy to program with CHIRP. These radios get new hams on the air and working local contacts for cheap.

United States on Jul 18, 2023

Brad A: I bought one of these for communication with my group doing mountain drives. It is a bit of a pain to set up, and the battery life isn't that great, but it works well enough.

United States on Jul 11, 2023

barbara Grundl: easy to use.

United States on Jun 26, 2023

orchid: This is my second update. The replacement radio BF-F9 is no longer compatible with CHIRP. Double check before buying. I was unable to download onto CHIRP, but there is a slight chance I misunderstood the notice, or that the website where I got the info was wrong. At any rate, BF-F9 is not in the drop-down menu when downloading to CHIRP. [Updated from 1 star to 4: Customer service has settled the issue to my satisfaction.] This radio has been nothing but trouble since the time I bought it. Even seasoned HAM radio experts can't get it to work properly. Get something else.

United States on Apr 01, 2023

YuenX: I am a recent, amateur HAM radio enthusiast and was excited to give this BaoFeng radio a try. My previous radio was made by Olywiz, but it lacked features that this BF-F9V2+ model has (which is similar to the VERY popular UV-5R.)

First, the most important piece of information: if you are planning to use this radio, be prepared to obtain a HAM license (costs $15, is easy to pass, and is worth studying for as participating in the HAM community can be a LOT of fun.) The frequencies this radio is capable of put it squarely into HAM territory, requiring a license to transmit. Licensing is not based on transmission distance, but on the frequency operated in. If you plan to only LISTEN (not transmit), you do not need a license.

PROS
- Can be operated in 3 bands: VHF 136-174 MHz, UHF 400-480 MHz, FM 65-108 MHz
- Sturdy, professional feel
- High/Medium/Low transmission power setting (8W, 4W, 1W) for increased distance or longer battery life
- Dual band!
- Water-resistant but not waterproof (keep it out of heavy rain)
- Standard battery life with 2100 mAh (16-29 hours of use, longer while on standby). Newer Baofeng models come with 2800 mAh that can last...

United States on Aug 31, 2020



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BaoFeng BF-F8+/UV-5R 8-Watt Dual Band Two-Way Radio for Brothers Obuby Kids Walkie Talkies: Long Range Two-Way Radios for Fun Communication Obuby Walkie Talkies: Fun Communication for Kids
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Frequency Range 144-148&420-450MHz
Age Range (Description) Adult
Special Feature 8W Radio, 2100 mah battary
Water Resistance Level Waterproof
Number of Channels 128
Brand BAOFENG
Voltage 110 Volts
Color Black
Talking Range Maximum 3 Kilometer
Tuner Technology UHF
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