Baofeng BF-F8HP Portable HAM Radio Overview - The Urban Prepper
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- Опубліковано 3 лют 2025
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Thanks for hosting the review by TUP Chris and thanks for the review Cliff, I almost am confident to know what I'm doing with one after watching TUP, living survival and survival tech nords in depth amd critical reviews. I think these lessons are like school, you can't have university professors teaching kindergarten, so as much as you underestimate your ability to do the review there is a place for a comms novice in the gear review genre, namely to teach kindergarten! Arguably the most essential grade, anyways I'm rambling so...
Canadian Prepper Excellent comment as always! I totally agree regarding your comments on kindergarten. I strive to present this kind of information as simple as I can, which can be challenging on such topics as amateur radios. Not sure if I actually achieved that, but I was definitely trying. I’ve always been motivated by this Albert Einstein quote: "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough."
Ah look it's Canadian agent. 🎭
I'm really happy you did this video with The Urban Prepper. It was a great call!
Thanks for sharing.
PM101 collaborated with TUP and TUP gave you a shout out in his Baofeng video so maybe some of the PM101 subscribers will trickle down to you as well!
SurvivalTech Nord Thanks for watching, STN! When are you and I going to do a collab video???
I've got the best channel buddies in the world :)
TheUrbanPrepper
Apparently pretty soon :D
I'm always open to it.
SurvivalTech Nord Let's talk via private message or email!
Thanks for the collaboration with TUP & for increasing our knowledge on HAM Radios. We cannot realistically expect an entire technical course to be dumbed down in 20 minutes. However, the presentation made me smarter about BF-F8HP and from some of the Constructive Tech Comments.
It's awesome that you guys are collaborating. Best way to get more knowledge out there.
I have the bf8hp and we believe that the audio doesn't come out but my brother and I may able to fix it. The problem could be the speaker itself and the external microphone jack. I have thr btech 6x2 pro DMR Radio and have been using it for work/side hobby. The bf8hp is under warranty at this time.
It's always great to see clollabs from those I'm subscribed to. Good idea bringing in the expert!
BudgetBugout Haha... I'm by no means an expert. Guys like SurvivalTech Nord, commsprepepr and USNERDOC are far more versed than I am. I just strive to present complicated topics simply. I'm not sure I achieved that in this particular video, but it's something I also attempt to do. I'm looking forward to collaborating with you soon!
TheUrbanPrepper Well you're a very knowledgeable and thorough so you'll remain an expert in my book! :) I'm also looking forward to our collab. I'm about to fly to my training -- in at the airport now. Next time I'm on a plane will be to Seattle!
I have the extended battery, 4500 mAh, it takes 9 hours to charge. I've tested it. I have the UV5R-V2+, got it back in Jan 2015 and its been a trooper. Got my Tech license on March 2nd. These are very good little radio's.
I've got the UV-5R and just ordered a BF-F8HP to add to my kit as well! Love the collab, you guys should cover the newer models like the UV-5RH/M! I'm considering that one next!
Thank you for this! New HAM Technician here, with exact same radio!
Amazon left my new BAOFENG BF-F8HP on my doorstep at 6:00 am this morning. I’ve been using a Yaesu FT-50R for a quarter century. Thanks for the overview.
73s KD5FPA
So far so good? I'm considering purchasing 2 of these, then a pair of the compatible 3800 milli amp batteries making for a larger, easier to handle radio.
Also, I understand there is an upgraded antenna that's very popular, can't recall the name but they all say it improves the transmitting and receiving a great deal.
I'm interested too - in a specialized antenna to use mostly indoors...since I live now in a small apartment...I'll probably have to go with the wire type that clips to a curtain rod, etc
Any suggestions you might share with me would be appreciated. I'm completely new to these, and it can be confusing.
Thanks ..
Probably one of the best reviews i've ever seen, This guy is ADD like me, thank you for going so quickly and providing so much info!
We use these radios when we hunt. But why on Earth does that man talk so fast???
rippon77 Sorry for the rapid fire talking. I try to squeeze in a good amount of information in a video without it becoming way too long. Unfortunately, I've resorted to a fast pace video dialogue to help achieve this, which some people don't really enjoy. One of these days I'll figure out the best balance between dialogue pacing and content delivered. I'm still trying to refine my audio content. Thanks for commenting!
rippon77 Not to mention the fact we have to deal with him plunking the radio down in rush hour traffic.
orbits2 Unfortunately, the only time I had available to record this particular video was during my lunch break at work in downtown Seattle. I too would have preferred for less traffic noise in the background. Definitely not as peaceful as the outdoor sounds Chris captures in his videos while filming in the woods.
To be fair, he offered to voice over it, but it didn't sound too bad to me.
TheUrbanPrepper It's not like we can't go back and play it again ... and again ... and again ... and again ...
Good info. My head hurts, but this is a great overview. I gotta get me one. I know, don't push the button without getting a valid driver's license ....
it's really cool to see both of you collaborate together both of you are great youtubers
Devon Patton Thanks a bunch, Devon! I've been a fan on Chris for a long time. It's great to make a cameo appearance on his channel.
I have this radio, I volunteer for a non-profit organization that does events several times a year and uses MURS radios for those but does not have enough radios to go around, the FCC told me yesterday on a call that I could use my ham radio to communicate with the MURS radios at those events as long as I didn't let anybody else touch my radio.
A pleasant surprise for me, was that Baofeng increased the scan rate considerably over the UV-5R. Power is nice too, and as advertised. Highly recommended.
Good Laawwwd I am dumb! After 5 minutes it sounds like Charlie Brown's teacher explaining the radio. This may be ham radio for dummies, but I need the Ham Radio for Vegetables version.
Dude, I'm right there with you. Hence the guest review.
Nutinwrkz Haha... too funny. I can totally relate, not with this subject but all subjects. “The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don't know.” [Einstein] If you have an interest in this subject, I would recommend picking up a book called the "No-Nonsense Technician Class License Study Guide". It's a good read and will prepare you to take the HAM exam. However, only real life practicing with other HAM's will make you comfortable and with the proper etiquette.
TheUrbanPrepper I do have an interest and will drop the book hint for my upcoming birthday. Thanks for the info. Chris made a good choice bringing you in.
Yeah. This is more HAM oriented. These radios would be best suited for licensed HAMs wishing to transmit on FRS or GFMRS in addition to their licensing.
One of the best video's out there to date. Med kit, Comms and solar. Nobody wants to spend the money but in the event you ever need one of these three your glad you got it (even piece by piece.)
Mooky Mann Thanks for watching, Mooky! Getting your HAM license is like taking a CPR class; a great skill to have in your preparedness repertoire. I feel that this is a topic in which money and time is very well spent, especially if you have interests in emergency preparedness. So many people in today's world will be caught with their pants down if the cellular grid were ever compromised. I am glad that we have this resource on UA-cam to collaborate and refine our personal skills. Take care and all the best.
TheUrbanPrepper I sent you a suggestion PM for a follow up video idea so look in your youtube mailbox to read it. This video here is without a doubt a Must See and the Clift Notes guideline for radio novices.
+TheUrbanPrepper You can take all 3 tests for the same fee, so study up man! I missed the extra class by a few questions, but I was ready for it within 3 more weeks. I had business on the day of the next test, & the day of the one after that, so I hit a bi-monthly & have my extra class now. The repeaters are full of preppers now. HF is pretty devoid of them, and I can't recall EVER hearing preppers on the extra bands doing CW. CW, PSK or FSK will cut through when phone won't. I have worked Maine, & Labrador from Arizona with 5 watts & FSK. That was down on 40 meters, though.
Seeing the old videos now!
Is it possible for him to talk faster??
1. UV82H is also 8 watts and ICE radio is 12 watts also field programmable
2. Thanks for the Basic Tech Review on the radio
This is an intelligent, and informative review Urban Prepper. I am glad I was introduced to your channel via PM101. I just bought 3 of these radios recently for my sons. I like the fact that I can get 3 to 6 of these radios for the price of one of my Yaesu or Kenwood HT's. Looking forward to perusing your channel.
i have a bunch of baofengs. they're better than walmart walkies. we don't use any of the ham channels, we just program in regular public channels.
Never thought about Hamm radio. Fonda put it on my short list.
Great overview for someone like me who is not knowledgeable about ham radio,
but is interested. Thanks Chris.
Very good job... thank you for making it all make sense.
Chris,
As a Ham for almost 10 years now I am a little concerned with the lack of information on obtaining a amatuer radio license. Most people do not realize that rats nest of problems you can create for others and oneself if operating without a license. It is not sufficient information to simply know how to program the radio and talk. It is necessary to know how to operate in a radio net and to know how to handle different types of traffic, etc.
I would like to guide people curious to learn about ham radio to check out the ARRL (Ametuer Radio Relay League) and their local Ham Radio club. Ham radio is a hobby with many niche groups and flavors depending on your level of technical interest. It is also a hobby that I feel requires some hands on experience with other expert operators. In the end people need to make sure they understand ALL of the basic rules, regulations and courtesies before venturing onto the airwaves.
73s
-K9LLL
He said you gotta take the course and get a license to transmit. You can't expect a college course in HAM radio in a 20 minute youtube video.
Just curious, but did you watch the video? Because what you're describing really doesn't reflect his review.
They are just as great for monitoring. But he did say if you want to transmit you have to take steps.
I am not saying that the video needs to be a video format of what someone would see in a course. What I am saying is that it would benefit MANY people to have more information beyond "make sure you get your license before you transmit." I think it would be a great video to show people how to find a ham radio club, how to get a study guide, where to take your test, etc.
He does state in the video that it requires a license to operate, but let's address an elephant in the room here... if the SHTF locally, regionally or globally the last thing a person will be concerned about is having a license, which isn't to promote not having one or to discount your expertise, but in that instance the end justifies the means!
***** I totally agree with what you are saying. However, I feel that visitors to most emergency preparedness channels such as PM101 or my own have high level interests in multiple areas of prepping, ranging from emergency first aid, shelter building, weapons training, water filtration methods and emergency communications using non-cellular methods like with HAM radios. During my time on UA-cam, I find that most viewers simply want an aid for their shopping purposes to help them make educated purchases. IMO, it is more of my responsibility as a content provider to provide them with the basic overview to help their purchase decision of a product first, and anything extended second. If I didn't do that, then every review video I did on say a first aid kit would need to deep dive into the "rats nest of problems" that can occur during a trauma situation. Every flashlight review would need to go into the specifics of calculating lumens with proper equipment like an integrating sphere. Every water filtration pump would need to provide lab results of the actual filtration effectiveness to "understand all of the basic rules", etc. What I worry about it is creating a multi hour video series on the intricacies of the genre of a product, when over 90% of viewers just want a basic rundown in order to help their purchase decision. You know?
I hope that my videos will help motivate new people into wanting to take measures into improving their emergency preparedness. Hopefully some of them will want to study to get their HAM license. Some may want to become a regular attendee of their local Ham Radio Club. Some may want to become more efficient at trauma treatment, massive blood loss and CPR. Others may decide to become effective at aquaponics. If watching one of my videos helps provide a spark into any one of these preparedness subjects, I am thrilled and honored.
I find that the details of HAM radio warrants a dedicated channel, since there are SO many details to cover. There are a few UA-camrs like SurvivalTech Nord, commsprepper and USNERDOC who dedicate a lot of their videos to this subject. The majority of preppers that I know are VERY private people. Most don't even like providing their full name to the internet, let alone their call sign, which could be looked up and provide the world with their home address and more. I find that the best HAM resources are in books, dedicated HAM channels and most importantly local clubs (as you mentioned). Preparedness channels like PM101 and my own will most often provide a basic overview for the 90% of viewers, which the dedicated channels will cater more to the other 10%. I am sorry if you feel that I did not stress the importance of obtaining an amateur radio license enough in this video. I thought that I talked about it multiple times, but in the future I will attempt to emphasize this more. Thanks for commenting and providing your valuable feedback. Hope to see you around, possibly on the airwaves. :) ~Cliff
TheUrbanPrepper Hey Cliff,
I appreciate the hard work that goes into the process of making content like product reviews. I also definitely agree with your statements on prepping can lead to other interests and motivations for different types of people.
Coming at this from someone who has been involved with ametuer radio for several years; I have some worries. When I started the cost of the equipment tended to be a sort of gatekeeper and only those highly motivated and interested individuals sought licenses and further training. However, today with just a $35 Amazon order anyone can have one of these BaoFengs at their front door ready to make a big mess if they have no clue what they are doing. Which is great because it provides access to an often misunderstood hobby but a potential nightmare because many won't take the time to find out what they are doing.
As a wet behind the ears Ham, I remember really pissing off people on a few of the Skywarn weather spotting nets in my local area. I also remember reporting useless information in an ARES net a time or two. This was when I had my license, had taken courses and had friends and mentors who had been in the hobby a long time. There are all kinds of great ham radio resources here on youtube and for those who have interest, they will look for them.
I'm thinking of getting this radio for in my vehicle for emergency use and while I'm out hunting. I know alot of people get a larger antenna to get the extra range. I figured this would be better than getting a CB again.
What's the liscene for so the gov knows who has them and who's making the chatter
Thinking the same...
Great video! Thanks to both Chris from Prepared Mind 101 and Cliff from The Urban Prepper for teaming up.
Is there a hack for the baofeng to keep the display light on
I love ham and i love radios so buying this was a no brainer.
This guy would make a great auctioneer goddamn!
Very honest..very respected...
If you need him to "slow down" just use the video speed control setting to change it to 0.75 of normal speed (click on the "gear" icon at lower-right to access video controls).
I end up watching most "tutorial" type videos at 1.25x or 1.50x because they usually drag things out so much or take forever to get to the point.
It looks like you make the radio show frequency on top and name on bottom for scanning in chirp showing all channels under duplex tab saying split?
Everyone complaining about his speech speed, you can slow it down one point and it's perfectly fine to listen too.
Get rid of the stock antenna. They make a really effective aftermarket that will really stretch your capabilities.
SouthWestIron no, they dont, the stock is best. Ive tried all of them.
I would like to no what's the best vericony to listen to on this radio I can't seem to pick anything up
Standard capacity battery is only 1800mah according to the sticker inside of mine..have I bought a Chinese knock off ? .. & are there any better Baofeng radios available now in 2022 please ?
6:40 Having the device powered on while charging is not advised. It has the possibility to kill the battery or the integrated circuits inside.
I have a GMRS license so can I use this radio? You said Ham Radio that's a different license right? What is the range on this thing? Do you know how much a Ham Radio license is? I'm looking for a good range radio maybe from Motorola or Baofeng etc, etc to use to talk with my friends and family within 2-5 mile range thing is I live in a City, my place has hills and buildings(not many tall like Manhattan but hills for sure) any recommendations? I have the midland crank radio, GMRS where I can occasionally pick up NJ and Penn frequencies. I heard Ham was really big til the internet came out. But yeah, always wondered the difference between GMRS range frequencies, digital frequencies and FRS and Ham frequencies. Is a Ham radio license as easy to get as the GMRS is? Great review vid btw dude!
how does the automatic offsets work icom Kenwood it automatically works in the radio does this really work that way
Joseph Framo no, it just waits for the squelch tail id assume and if it does not get it then it probably shifts thru common offsets til it does.
Sllllooooowwww down! Damn! U are stressing me the hell out
Is it safe to leave the radio in the charging dock so that its always charging? Won't that ruin the battery?
Mary Turton It shouldn't. These batteries are Li-po. Charging is more touchy than the old ni-cad from decades ago. So chargers need to be smarter. I'd be unplugging the battery charger from the wall after charging for 12 hours max.
I live in Honduras, do you think this device is worth buying to use in this country
I have the UV-5R and they did upgrade those to 8 watts. But when you program the 8 Watt UV-5R Using CHIRP The model UV-5R didn't work. I had to use this model BF-F8HP to program my UV-5R. Just a FYI
You need to do this indoors. To much background noise
In the chirp you can do the 'skip' for the weather channels. In scan mode it will stop every time you get a signal, thus scan will stop every cycle. By 'skipping' a channel it won't scan the channel so scan will work for you. Just manually go to the weather noaa channels when you want to hear it.
Also you won't need the 8 watt radio. For $5 dollars on ebay they sell the high gain 18" antennas for these. It will basically get you the same output and better receive. Of course the $5 antenna on the 8 watt would make it just that much better. But for general use I like the short antennas, because you clip them to your front pocket like I do or belt, the antenna height is irritating. The stubby antennas hits most repeaters nicely. But I carry an 18 inch antenna, flexible, in the car so I can switch when needed. Screw off and screw on. About ten seconds slowly done. Also there are cheap antenna magnetic mount so you can have the antenna on top of the car if you use it mobile. Just make sure the connection is correct when you buy one; SMA female???
Most important thing!!! You can easily transmit in wrong areas with these, such as police and fire. Be careful! Just look up ham frequencies and READ, not all frequencies are meant for voice communication. Suggest you become a ham. Tests are easy and gives you the full access legally to the radio.
Ham licence test runs about $15. UV-5r like mine is now about $30 delivered from ebay. $5 delivered 18" antenna.
$50 legal ham. If you take the classes they charge around $50. Which is advisable, they give you a lot of extra information that is very useful. Also helps you to understand the legalities!!!
Keep touching the radios while they are on that ledge. I was waiting for you tp push them on over. You are aware that you can talk without using your hands. That's why the hands were placed at the end of the arm separate from the mouth.
Chris, I have a philosophical question regarding HAM licensing on these radios. I see this video is now almost 2 years old but I think this is still pertinent to ask; Since these radios are capable of hitting repeaters around the areas where we all live, which means licensing, and given the nature of the need for the uses of these things.. how do you feel about getting licensing with the government given the potential need for anonymous usage in a SHTF situation? I started doing Sunday radio check with friends but since I was using a repeater without call letters I was immediately admonished by what I referred to as the local "tower cop" who was quick to remind me to get off the air without such identification. I went back to the computer and looked at the ARRL website and found that a lot of sensitive information was at ANYBODY's disposal just to look up what call letters I might have offered up.. It felt like I had to give big brother too much info to volunteer up for such a minor piece of kit for a "potential" scenario that might never be used.. Many people look to you for guidance on this prepper subject so I thought I'd see which way you fall on the subject? License, and give up the privacy or hold off and keep the anonymity? Thanks
Bob/Okc
Get your license, talk all over the world, learn a ton. Don’t get your license, leave your radio in the closet, learn nothing, never communicate. Do whichever you prefer.
nice review ... needs more information about when programming police frequencies keep the TX area blank or program FRS frequencies, the 5 Generation Models of 5RH F8HP will be blocked and only for Computer Programming only like the UV82C 8 watt
Love what your doing with your channel keep it up
How far can u talk on simplex can u use repeaters when your 50 miles away ????
Glad to see some one pressing the issue. "GET YOUR LICENSE." It's not that hard to do. There's links out there to study from! That's how I did it.
Free men do not ask permission
Oh yeah, he made things crystal clear...crystal clear...
Hello can you explain to me how to put channel 10000 and above 50000 thanks in advance
Radios are confusing but very useful for many uses
Was JUST gonna buy a couple!! Perfect timing :)
Jesus that man needs to lay off the speed. This isn’t a micromachines commercial.
Where is the cheapest place to get the best prices on a boafeng ,and for a beginner who wants to earn his lincense,what boafeng would you recommend ,once I get going I am hoping my friends will want to get license too
I have a Mac. Each time, after clicking the Radio key, the list comes up without actually reading the radio. I've tried different ports, maually putting in the port, and all I ever get is "could not open port USB 2.0 Bus: [Errno 2] No such file or directory: 'USB 2.0 Bus'... The port name changes with each attempt. Any suggestions. Nothing on the Baofeng site seems to be relevent to that problem.
Turn on the radio guy...
I have a friend who is an expert on the PUXING and Baofung radios. He has been programming both for years and orders these radios factory direct, dozens at a time. While the PUXING is the same size and weight as the Baofung, the quality is more reliable and of course the price is slightly higher as well. He prefers and recomends the PUXING. If anyone has any questions about either, LMK and I will look into getting you an answer.
Thanks very helpful I'm saving these bid for reference thanks again
Hey Chris- Don't sell yourself short. Get a Technician Ham license and as you acquire radio communications skills you will appreciate the knowledge you gain. 73
So if you have your ham license...everyone will know your address? Where you live?
you in a Hurry to go somewhere
I know they are not the same thing, but I had some motorolla walkie talkies some time ago and left them in the charging docs all the time so they'd be ready to go whenever I needed them. But this actually ended up killing the batteries and they only ended up holding a WEAK 5-6 minute charge. Is this an issue with the Baofengs?
IX Mendoza it would be an issue with anything its bad for them.
Do these radios scan railroad?
I have a question. If and when the SHTF, if the power is lost, we would lose repeaters right?
A lot of ppl with repeaters will hopefully maintain them
Matt Dolloff some repeaters are on backup power solar ect. Usually repeater book will tell you. As for people who refuse to be licenced . Go get bubble pack radios at Walmart. But about half of them require licence's . If you are too dumb to pass the technician test you probably won't be able to operate the radio anyway
@@davidbyrd5065 well if all hell breaks loose...a license won't matter now will it,so calm down sparky.
I see that the band switch is missing on this one.
I bought 2 of these, one for use, the other in my Faraday
I've got a UV-5R in red. Really, It's great, and outranges by far my other radios. Just keep it tuned to the open frequencies and I'm OK.
By the way, for less than thirty dollars on DX.com, it is hard to beat!
Thanks!
Is this programmed with a GPS mode? In other words, if you have one will they be able to track your position?
+Kallister Smith GPS receivers do that- they receive. You can't track someone using a GPS unit. You CAN track someone transmitting a radio signal, which all ham radios do.
Kallister Smith only yours.
nice vid! keep em commin.
Just a quick question, and I am no ham radio geek, I just find radios interesting and fun to listen to. Can I just listen in on any station, for example, a fire department channel, even without a radio license?
what is the step settings do I have 2.5 - 5.0 - 6.25 - 10.0 - 12.5 - 20.0 - 25.0 - 50.0 k what is the best and S-Code is 1 to 15 Robert
+Robert Haughwout and the TOT settings how does that work thank you
Is there any way to charge it without the dock IE a USB cable to a solar panel??
Yes, with some basic electronics skills, such as matching voltages and plus/minus signs. You can charge it with just about anything as long as you convert it to 7.2 Volts DC. I'm not trying to be snarky, I promise. For example, if you find a cigarette lighter that outputs 7.2 volts, you can cut the wires and tape them to the external exposed terminals on the exterior of the battery while attached to the radio. Or you can build whatever you want with some solder and cheap components
Why no, the Traffic in the back ground wasn't Annoying at all!! lol
I was a novice around 1999 and let my license expired how ever I am studying online to be a Tech and then a general maybe at the same time!
What's the best radio for a heavily forested area?
Im scanning in fq mode and I'm not picking up any ham talk?
Right now, you are looking in a whole 10 story hotel for one person who is changing floors by the hour. You could program in the local repeaters and scan memory mode, this would be like walking through your house playing hide and seek instead. Local repeaters can be found on RadioReference.com
Just a couple of questions....
1) If I have some walkie talkies and I know the frequency of them, do I have to have a license to transmit over that frequency to those walkie talkies.
2) What does the a/B button do?
Thanks.
1) No you cannot use it as a walkie talkie without having an amateur radio license. You can listen you CANNOT transmit without a license, its an amateur radio.
2. The A/B button switches between the 2 channels on the screen to transmit. You can transmit over one or the other, but not both at the same time so you can switch between them.
CHIRP software is defective, Does not recognise the radio. All COM ports are good. Followed the instructions. Radio off, connected, then turned on. Tried all COMs manually. Defective cable? Baofeng does not respond to email and there is over an hour hold time by landline. I'm used to PRO radios. What can one expect from a $32.00 transceiver?
Man4Machine you are used to pro radios and dont know you have to turn on the radio when you plug it in?
Hi, is there any way to program the radio for someone that doesn't have a ham? let say to program it to a simple walmart walkie-talkie.
Yes, and no. This is a hand held Amateur Radio, you CANNOT transmit with it unless you have an Amateur Radio License. You can program frequencies into it and monitor your local police, fire, and rescue for example, but you CANNOT transmit on it without the license.
I understood about 2% of what he said.
Why the hell does he speak so quickly, is he late for work, maybe he can make another video talking normal.
Turn the playback speed down genius.
@@alew1372 why should he have to?? If the speech was at a normal pace, there’d be no issue.
What would be the best alternate ear piece that would be compatible with this radio? was hoping to find something of high quality. thank you!
If the grid goes down, you'll be happy to have a CB.
No I won't, wait, they're adding FM to CB radios. Yeah, you're probably right.
Excellent. Thanks.
Good video
Does this operate on GMRS frequencies? If so, can you operate on those frequencies with just a GMRS license?
It can be programmed to operate on GMRS frequencies. It is, however, technically illegal to use this radio to transmit on these frequencies, even with a GMRS license. The FCC has rather odd rules and regulations.
Hello! Which one should I get, the Baofeng BF-F8HP or the Baofeng BF-UVB2 +?
Recommendation for N after market antenna for this model? I've got 2 of these coming in the mail....
LoneStarPrepps the original is best.
How can i download the FRS? To use with relatives?
In CHIRP, under the "Radio" menu in "Import from stock config", select "US FRS and GMRS Channels". It is, however, technically illegal to use this radio to transmit on these frequencies.
just curious. you don't need a license to buy or use this radio, just if you want to transmit correct? Is there any limitations as to what you can listen too? LIke are there blocked channels that can only be unlocked if you have the proper license?
You can own the radio, and you can program it to any frequency within the radio's range of operation, you just cannot transmit over the radio without a license. You can transmit over the radio without a license, so be careful not to do so as you can get into serious trouble. You can disable the PTT button I haven't read on how to do so yet, but it is possible to disable it, and turn it into nothing more than a scanner.
GPadugan lol thats cute.
can I use this programming with windows 10 will the programming cable work and will chirp work with win 10
Chirp works just fine with win10. The factory cable is a bit of hit and miss on win10 so do a search on eBay for the FTDI programming cable. Cost a little more but it is the only one I have found that works with win10. Just make sure that you get the one for your radio.
Can i use this unit in the Philippines if i purchase in the U.S.A.?
Do these scan railroad
This radio's relative usefulness depends on repeaters. There are emergency scenarios that could easily take out, destroy, fry, repeaters. If that happens, this radio (if it isn't likewise fried) is reduced to being a low-power scanner at best, and if you don't have a ham license, and in the absence of a real personal emergency, you can't use the radio to communicate under any circumstance.
Waterproof ? no, Cover ?
LCD Backlit ?
All County Supprt ?
So other than Ham, what does this have over my Pro84 from Radioshack?
+Hunter Thompson What is the Pro84? Is that just a scanner?
Hunter Thompson a fuckin ptt button are you serious?