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Reddit mentions of 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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We found 36 Reddit mentions of 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. Here are the top ones.

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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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 IncludedHigh / 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) SelectableThe 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 ProgrammingBaoFeng 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.
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ColorBlack
Height2 Inches
Length10.5 Inches
Number of items1
Release dateAugust 2018
Weight0.63 Pounds
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Found 36 comments on 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:

u/fakehalo · 7 pointsr/Bitcoin

You really like the straw man argument approach, you should be a pundit somewhere.

Here is a radio similar to the one I have. $60 and goes miles, depending on your location (on a mountain/minimal interference), 10s of miles. There are tutorials on souping these up to go further.

I suspect you'll respond to this by changing my words around again into some other scenario I didn't say, so I'll limit it to "$60 = miles in range".

u/-me-official- · 6 pointsr/preppers

What is the difference between this version and this version with respect to capability (that a regular person might use)? Getting 5 for the price of roughly 2 seems pretty nice if they have roughly the same capability.

u/KN7DNA · 5 pointsr/Baofeng

Generally, UHF is better suited to urban environments. The shorter wave length of the frequencies has an easier time of being reflected and bouncing around off glass windows and other metal surfaces to reach the repeater or other intended station.

Almost all the Baofeng HT's (handheld transmitters) are dual band and will work on VHF & UHF. Personally, I would recommend the Baofeng BF-F8HP 8-watt model. It can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-BF-F8HP-Two-Way-136-174MHz-400-520MHz/dp/B00MAULSOK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501540520&sr=8-1&keywords=BAOFENG+f8

If the 1.25m band (220 MHz) is popular, you can look at the the UV-5x3 tri-band model. It can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/BTECH-UV-5X3-Watt-Tri-Band-Radio/dp/B01J2W4JUI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501540679&sr=8-1&keywords=UV+5x3

u/[deleted] · 5 pointsr/Baofeng

Only $45

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 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MAULSOK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_aDVfAbDCQJW0J

u/Mainwar · 4 pointsr/amateurradio

May I suggest this one instead? http://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-BF-F8HP-TRI-POWER-Dual-Band-Transceiver/dp/B00MAULSOK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1414885522&sr=8-2&keywords=baofeng+bf

I have two of these and I ordered them from baofeng tech on amazon. They have been solid when I order from them.

When I ordered from other people in the US, the gear was NOT consistent, no support and the cables they sold me were crap.

The cables I ordered from baofeng tech worked the first time on my Mac's. No drivers to load. Instantly connected to the radios.

My 2 cp .


Edit: you have to get the good cable and the daily version of Chirp. Do not use the stable release or the software the ship.

u/the_prepared · 3 pointsr/preppers

We like the Baofeng 8 watt radio https://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-BF-F8HP-Two-Way-136-174MHz-400-520MHz/dp/B00MAULSOK/

It's not actually 8 watts but still has more power than other options and is a great price for what you get. If you want to use it in normal daily life you need a technician radio license (which is relatively cheap and painless), but you don't need anything extra to listen to it anytime or transmit in an emergency.

u/stratoscope · 3 pointsr/amateurradio

It's really cool that you are so excited about ham radio that you want to buy some nice gear right away!

But my advice is don't. Don't buy any of this stuff. Not yet.

You won't be able to put it to much use unless you get your General, and even then, as others pointed out, you have some learnin' to do before you pick out HF (high frequency) equipment. (For example, you don't want a CB antenna!)

You mentioned in a comment that you don't want to buy a cheap radio that you would have to upgrade in the future. So do this instead: buy a cheap radio that you will want to keep even if you also get an HF rig later. That will be a handy-talkie (HT). This is the radio to start with; you will always want to have one in addition to any other radios you eventually get.

For less than $100 you can get a Baofeng radio and programming cable. If you go Baofeng I recommend buying from BTECH, the most reputable seller of these radios. Get either the UV-RX3 or the BF-F8HP, along with their programming cable.

To go with this you will want the free CHIRP programming software. Do you have a Windows computer? You will need one to use CHIRP or most other ham radio software. If you have a Mac you can use Boot Camp or a virtual machine to run Windows.

In the $200 range you can get an AnyTone AT-D868UV or AT-D878UV (newer version with more features). These are excellent HTs that give you DMR as well as 2m/70cm analog. They come with a programming cable and you can download the Windows software to program them (not CHIRP, but software specific to these radios). Let me know if interested and I can suggest some sellers for these.

The Baofeng and AnyTone radios can also be programmed directly from the radio keypad, but the programming software makes it a lot easier.

I have each of the radios I mentioned and use them often. Any of them would be a great place to start, and a radio you will want to keep even if you also set up a fancy HF rig after you get your General or Extra.

u/LifeMedic · 3 pointsr/preppers

Sat phones are nice but have ongoing cost. You can get them used for a couple hundred each, and a service plan will run you approx $75-$100 a year for a prepaid card (maybe a little more if you have activation fees) - the prepaid cards expire if you don't use them in time. I would recommend the BaoFeng (get an 8 watt min.), you can get a full kit for under $65 Amazon. It would also be a fun 2 day class with you and your spouse. Class Ham classes are free, and the license is $15 for the exam.

u/syn- · 2 pointsr/flying

Sure thing!

I've got an Icaro Solar X helmet [1][2], which utilizes a Loescher LUH-X Peltor headset [3]. Loescher provides adapters from the headset that can plug into nearly anything you can think of. I've got one adapter for my 2m radio and one adapter for my aviation radio. Additionally, the adapters can be purchased with a secondary audio input cord (meant for plugging into a phone). I use that secondary connection to plug into my Sena 10S. Unfortunately that means I have 2 mics in front of my face when doing this.

That second mic for the Sena is also attached in the most stupid way possible (velcro on the ear cup with a boom from there) all because I can't find an extension cord for the plug it uses... if you've got any ideas there I'm all ears. With that extension, I could just attach it directly to the mic for the Loescher and would then just have 2 mics on the end of one boom.

For the aviation radio, I've got an Icom IC-A6 [4]. For 2m a BaoFeng BF-F8HP [5]. Both mounted in a dual radio chest mount for easy access. And then bluetooth connects through the Sena.

It is worth noting that the Loescher headset requires changing a jumper to switch between the 2m radio and the aviation radio... I wanted to be able to switch in the air, so I just added a small switch inside the ear cup to facilitate that. Forward for 2m, back for aviation. Then just unplug and plug back into the other radio. I rarely have to make this switch in the air, but sometimes it's necessary.

Hope this helps!


  1. https://www.icaro2000.com/Products/Helmets/Solar/Solar.htm
  2. https://shop.icaro2000.com/Catalog/xx/210/Solar%20X
  3. http://www.loescher.com/AEROSPORTS-paramotor-ultralight/PILOT-AVIATION-HEADSETS/LOESCHER-UNIVERSAL-HEADSETS/LOESCHER-helmet-headsets/LUH-X--LOESCHER-Universal-Headset-mit-PTT-und-Helmhalterung--43-5dB.html
  4. https://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/avionics/handheld/a6/default.aspx
  5. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MAULSOK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
u/rizer_ · 2 pointsr/leftprep

Handheld radio $65 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MAULSOK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

License exam is generally under $20, so assuming you pass the first time it's under $100 to get started.

u/remembertosmilebot · 2 pointsr/preppers

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u/ShakataGaNai · 2 pointsr/HamRadio

As of right now:

  • UV-5R on Amazon - $23.40 USD
  • BF-F8HP on Amazon - $62.89

    So if you want a reasonable no-frills HT: Go with the UV-5R because you can't beat that price.

    If you want an HT that has a bit more features & the option of more power: Go with the F8HP. Even at $60ish it's a good price for an HT.

    On BaoFeng's website you'll see the F8HP listed as the "UV-5R 3rd Gen", so it's newer.
u/tendinosis · 2 pointsr/Jeep

Honest question, I have a CB and just have not heard anyone else transmitting when I've been out wheeling. The only time its been used it when I went with a jeep club, once Does anybody still use one?


Secondly, what are opinions on 2 way radios instead? Such as the 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


or

Midland Micromobile?

I'm really curious to here everyone's thoughts. When I get out I'm usually out in the mountains in Colorado with little cell reception, and was wondering if either of those would be useful should an emergency present itself for contacting the forest service or other emergency services.

Thanks all & happy Jeeping!

u/galacticengine · 2 pointsr/preppers

https://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-BF-F8HP-Two-Way-136-174Mhz-400-520Mhz/dp/B00MAULSOK

Damn next paycheck I wanna pick one up so please don't buy them all.

u/Sedorox · 2 pointsr/amateurradio

BF-F8HP is upcoming. 'Tis the one I have and like it a lot better than a UV-5R

EDIT: It's live, and for $45.

Edit2: It's done.

u/slick8086 · 2 pointsr/tech

I'm still pretty new, I just got my license in July. check out /r/amateurradio and /r/HamRadio.

Ham radio is a very wide topic, but for your emergency situations chack out http://www.arrl.org/ares and http://www.usraces.org/ and http://www.eastcoastdistrict.org/

You can start off with pretty cheap 2 meter band radios like this: http://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-BF-F8HP-TRI-POWER-Dual-Band-Transceiver/dp/B00MAULSOK/

u/RENEGADEPETIE · 2 pointsr/Survival

This is the upgraded model of the previous ....

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 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MAULSOK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_yJRlDbXS9PDZ4

u/justec1 · 1 pointr/oklahoma

I have one of those Baofeng amateur radios with the charger. I have the local NWS programmed into it and some of the area emergency management channels, but it's not very useful. Most of the emergency agencies now use encrypted digital radios.

Does anyone have suggestions on good frequencies to scan? I'll admit that I've been lazy and haven't really gone out looking for information.

u/lomlslomls · 1 pointr/Survival

I've been considering a tech license as well. I did purchase a Baofeng from Amazon since they were so inexpensive (note the price has gone up a bit since I bought mine). I found that just listening to the Ham radio traffic really helped me understand the concepts in the Ham license study book. Lots of technical chat and the Ham community is very willing to help noobies. Note that I have not transmitted since i don't yet have a license, just listen.

I would suggest getting one of these radios if you are thinking about the tech license; together with the study material you will learn a lot about the actual application, and Ham culture/protocol with using the radios.

u/throw0901a · 1 pointr/amateurradio

Are there particular models that this would apply to?

From a comment on Hacker News:

> The trouble is this thing: "BaoFeng BF-F8HP (UV-5R 3rd Gen) 8-Watt Dual Band Two-Way Radio (136-174Mhz VHF & 400-520Mhz UHF) Includes Full Kit"[1] This cheap radio is sold as a "ham radio", and requires a ham license. Large numbers of non-hams are using it in the GMRS service at higher power levels than allowed. It's popular with "preppers", even though it's not very rugged, is complicated to use, tends not to put out as much power as claimed, and the battery tends to come loose.[2] The FCC's concern is that it allows 8 watt blithering over a wide range of frequencies by people with no clue how to use it properly. There are GMRS radios made for hunters which are much more suitable for wilderness use - waterproof and easy to use.[3]
>
> [1] https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MAULSOK
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> [2] https://offgridsurvival.com/baofenguv5rv2review/
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> [3] https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004PGM9PO/

u/ReyRey5280 · 1 pointr/cbradio

OK if I get this Baofeng unit and stick to FRS channels, would I be in deep shit because it's over the wattage limit for? How would the FCC even know I was using as such?

Edit: Thanks for the advice, I was just looking into a CB radio for my truck, but there's a whole world of shit I had no knowledge about that's just piquing the hell out of my interest since I've been poking around.

u/_untaken-username · 1 pointr/HamRadio

It's the Baofengs that I too started with. Got mine for around $30 on amazon. It's been a dependable radio and has stood the test of time. Great first radio, would recommend. I still use it from time to time while skiing and such when I don't want to put my Kenwood at risk. It still works great and have not had a problem yet.

But let me warn you before you start, you are about to go down a rabbit hole of Ham equipment. Now you get this, and you be happy with it, but next you'll be looking for a whip antenna to go with it. Soon you'll find yourself lusting for an even nicer higher quality handheld. Then a mobile radio for that extra power and reliable signal into the repeater. And with your General will come the HF radios, and with the HF radios you need an HF antenna, and so on and so fourth.

It happens to everyone, but I and many others have found it well worth it.

Good luck on your test. You've got a good community here to help you along the way.


Edit:
This is the radio I chose:
https://www.amazon.com/Baofeng-UV-5R-Plus-Range-Radio/dp/B07CMZ2QCF/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=XX0KH7YLS08A&keywords=baofeng+uv-5r+v2%2B&qid=1557289737&s=gateway&sprefix=baofeng+uv-5r+v2&sr=8-3

This one also come highly recommended:
https://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-BF-F8HP-Two-Way-136-174Mhz-400-520Mhz/dp/B00MAULSOK/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmrnull_2_sspa?keywords=b-tech+bf-f8hp&qid=1557289868&s=gateway&sr=8-2-fkmrnull-spons&psc=1

u/Xanza · 1 pointr/oilandgasworkers

No one is going to want that functionality. For the most part 2-ways are highly typical.

This is the one I use. It works great, but not many operators know which channels they operate on. Which is stupid.

u/jon_k · 1 pointr/lostgeneration

>I don’t know too much about encrypted chats but it seems like you might. If you ever want to chat more I’d love to learn more or ask you some more questions.

​

If we had a good following then I know how to setup a fully encrypted web/mobile/desktop chat client. The answer is run your own server in Mexico, encrypt the disks, and use SSL. For super paranoid you can setup a VPN that runs on the chat server, so it's transparently encrypted end-to-end from your laptop. (I'd probably use Rocketchat, it's just like slack but open source, and Pritunl for a VPN)

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How we can start a community? I know the FBI has agents who are members of local state militias, just in case these people really start planning to restore freedom. Some states even require an FBI background check to join a militia, which just lets the FBI have a list of people to watch closely (I am not sure to what degree they tap people.)

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Half the counter-measures developed by government agencies are from agents who "observe and record" what groups are doing. The FBI cellular wiretapping system that acts as a cellular tower (but stores and forwards all traffic) was designed so they could put this up in an area with armed riots, and isolate / locate "ring leaders" and take them down. The FBI has realized militant groups quickly disperse once all the leadership is arrested. The system they designed finds "hot phones" or basically phones that have lots of inbound calls or SMS, that's a sign you've found a leader giving directions to the large group. They block internet, and then review the network traffic to tear the group apart.

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Of course, that's why you can use two-way VHF/UHF radios and I've actually got a cheap ($30) way to send encrypted communications via text over those two way chinese radios (FRS?GMRS). The way you would handle this in a skirmish would be sending encrypted VHF communications to "middle managers" who then coordinate with small squadrons with relayed instructions. The FBI might shut down middle managers, but the overall command & Conquer strategy could keep going.

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Squadron leaders will have their radios compensated, and the FBI will bust your racket open, but you would have a "rolling frequency strategy" ... if you had a simple pnumonic to rotate frequencies (like based on a memorized pattern) then that would be hard to bust. These radios operate all over the air frequencies, and public safety frequencies.... so you could literally hide your communications one frequency below the airport tower frequency. It would definitely take a while for the FBI to infiltrate that network. Most of their agents are ex-marines who depend on $1,000,000 purchased turn-key surveillance solutions, they aren't radio engineers or computer scientists. Digital warfare is the future path to freedom. :)

u/Sky_Lobster · 1 pointr/amateurradio

Thanks for your feedback! Here's another one I was looking at that is a bit pricier but claims to have a greater wattage output:

https://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-UV-82HP-High-Power-Radio/dp/B00Z52HP10/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

I did some searching on Amazon for a 50W mobile radio, but there aren't many options. Any model in particular you recommend for this use case? Ideally something I could pick up from a Best Buy or order from Amazon one-day shipping.

I don't plan to use these regularly until licensed, but want something in case of an emergency this weekend during the hurricane.

Thank you so much!


Edit: another one I was eyeballing - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MAULSOK/ref=emc_b_5_t#customerReviews

u/ubiquitousrarity · 1 pointr/HamRadio

I have the 8-watt version of that radio, and a Tram magnet mount base with a comet dual-band antenna for my car. It's a fabulous setup!!! https://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-BF-F8HP-Two-Way-136-174MHz-400-520MHz/dp/B00MAULSOK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495209162&sr=8-1&keywords=bff8hp

u/prizrak5 · 1 pointr/amateurradio

BaoFeng 8-Watt Dual Band 2-Way Radio (136-174Mhz VHF and 400-520Mhz UHF) Includes Full Kit with Large Battery https://www.amazon.in/dp/B00MAULSOK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_znUxDb1SQWD8E

What's this guy's range ?

u/Supermoon26 · 0 pointsr/TropicalWeather

Any ham radio guys know if this is a good option ? It has 2000 good reviews, but I always wonder if there is something i'm missing.

u/nrobinson · 0 pointsr/HamRadio

I recently got a Baofeng BF-F8HP. Its my first ham radio and it is serving me very well.

I also got the Nagoya NA-771 Antenna, and this programming cable.

The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual is the book I bought to study.

I am using CHIRP to program my BF-F8HP.

I am new to ham radio and I would like to get my license too.