The BF-F8+ is the first UV-5R radio to get a full internal upgrade.
It has the updated internal components of the GT-3 but also full backward compatibility with UV-5R batteries and accessories.
The BF-F8+ has an expanded frequency range and stronger antenna like the UV-82, but the new RDA1846S RF IC is also implemented to enhance its anti-interference capabilities.
New noise-reduction features block out noises caused by signal intensity changes along with tail tone elimination when transmitting or receiving signals between 50Hz-55Hz.
It is a compact HT that has a special VHF receive band from 65-108 MHz This radio can be programmed with or without a PC to work on private repeater systems.
FEATURES:
– 25KHz/12.5KHz Switchable (Wide /Narrow) Band
– 128 Memory Channels
– 50 CTCSS /104 DCS Tones Transmit
– Power Selectable (1W /5W)
– VOX and OFFSET Functions
– Dual Standby /Dual Watch
– A/B band independent operation Transmitter
– Time-Out Timer (TOT)
– Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO)
SPECIFICATIONS:
– 65-108MHz (FM Receive only),
– 136-174MHZ and 400-520MHZ (TX/RX)
– Mode of Operation: Simple or Semi-Duplex
– Modulation Mode: 16k F3E /11k F3E
– Maximum deviation: 〈5kHz (Wide) 〈2.5kHz (Narrow)
– CTCSS/DCS deviation: 0.5+/-0.1kHz (Wide) / 0.3+/-0.1kHz (Narrow)
– Intermediation distortion:〈10%
– Stability: +/-2.5ppm
Package Content :
1 x BaoFeng BF-F8+ Two Way Radio
1 x 7.4V 1800mAh Li-ion Battery Pack
1 x Antenna
1 x Earphone Mic/Headset
1 x Belt Clip
1 x Hand Strap
1 x ENG / GER / FRA Manual
1 x Desktop Charger (100V ~ 240V)
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