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==review=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 6.5 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.[[Category:Transceiver]]