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The Pofung / Baofeng BF-F8HP is a newer high power version of the ''Baofeng UV-5R''. Many of the operations of the UV-5R will be identical or close to those of the F8HP. The Pofung / Baofeng BF-F8HP is a newer high power version of the [[Baofeng UV-5R]]. Many of the operations of the UV-5R will be identical or close to those of the F8HP. ==review==[[Image:30star.png]]This is a high output little HT with extended VHF and UHF coverage. Many newly licensed hams choose the UV-5R family of HTs for repeater use. The F8HP is basically a UV-5R on steroids. In my testing I found the BF-F8HP I used was off frequency according to a calibrated frequency counter. Although within tolerances, it was marginal. It does not put out a true 8 watts, as typical for Chinese hype it is somewhat less, about 6.8 watts on VHF full power. It definitely has more output than the UV-5R.The HT is easy to program from the front or using software. I recommend using CHIRP if programming from a PC as CHIRP is much better than the supplied Chinese programming software.The shape of the BF-F8HP is horrible. It has four tiny feet that are inset so that there is reduced stability. It is constantly falling over when the table is bumped. I finally ground the feet off even with the base so that it would stand up better on the table.In conclusion, if you can purchase the F8HP for under $50 then you will find it an acceptable HT for repeater work. Hopefully the Chinese introduce an improved model with the same output power, better frequency tolerances, and a more sensible exterior shape as to make it stable when standing upright.== Accessory =====Undocumented functions===Although this radio has a battery level indicator in the upper right of the LCD, you can press and hold the 0 (zero) button while the unit is powered on to get a brief battery voltage reading. ==Hardware=====Accessory===[[File:kenwood2pinsxz01.png]] [[Image:kenwoodbaofengcombdiag.png]] note: see the TALK page for more diagrams ===Antenna=== The antenna is an SMA RF connector. The stock antenna is high performance and works better than most replacement antennas. The radio has an inset SMA Male connector and the antenna is SMA female. If using in a vehicle you should consider using an external antenna that mounts on the vehicle. ===Charger and Battery===The Li-Ion battery, charger and accessories are compatible with the original UV5R series. 1800mAh 7.4V Li-Ion OEM P/N: Baofeng BL-5 compatible with All UV-5R Series (including UV-5RA, UV-5RL, UV-5R+, UV-5R PLUS, UV-5RAX+, UV-5E, A, B, C all models) and all BF-F8 BF-F9 Series (including BF-F8HP, BF-F8+, BF-F8 PLUS, BF-F9, BF-F9 V2 + HP) By Pressing and Holding the ZERO key, the radio will now display the battery voltage on the LCD. No longer do you need to rely strictly upon the battery level icon in the upper right. [[Category:HAM Radio]][[Category:Ham Radio]][[Category:Transceiver]]