BF-F8+ (BF-F8 Plus)

Name: Baofeng BF-F8+ two way
Brand: Baofeng
SKU: BF-F8+
Price: 32.39 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly

Specifications

Prices

VHF and UHF dual band / dual watch handheld transceiver. It is a economical two-way radio providing 4/1 watt output power. Ideated in P.R. of China.

Reference market : amateur-radio

BF-F8+ specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	65.0000 ~ 108.0000 MHz [1] 136.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz 400.0000 ~ 520.0000 MHz [2]
Transmit	136.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz 400.0000 ~ 520.0000 MHz [2]
Mode
FM
Tuning step
2.5 / 5 / 6.25 / 10 / 12.5 / 25 KHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
FM	0.2 uV (12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
FM	> 60dB (on adjacent channel)
Spurious and image rejection
> 60 dB
Frequency stability
± 2.5 ppm

Transmitter

Output power
VHF	1 / 4 W
UHF	1 / 4 W
Spurious emission
Adjacent channels	< -60 dB
Maximum deviation (FM)
± 5.0 KHz (wide) ± 2.5 KHz (narrow)

Features

Memory
128 regular memories
Display
sub-1 KHz frequency resolution Segment-bar signal meter
Selective calling
CTCSS / DCS DTMF ANI (Automatic Number Identification) 1750 Hz tone
Antenna
SMA 50Ω
Power supply
7.4 V battery (Li-Ion, 1800 mAh nominal) 8 VDC external from base charger
Power consumption
380 mA RX, typ 75 mA RX, squelch on 1.4 A TX, max power
Audio power
1 W
Audio output
Jack 3.5 mm headphone
Connections
Jack 3.5 mm (microphone)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -20°C to +60°C
Dimensions
58 (W) x 110 (H) x 32 (D) mm projections not included
Weight
130 g without battery and antenna

Commercial radio reception in Wide-FM mode.
400 ~ 480 MHz on old versions.

BF-F8+ description :

There are several variants from an aesthetic point of view of this two-way radio. These variants have no real differences from the BF-F8 PLUS besides their cosmetic and display design. Variations include:

BF-F8+ v2
997S
GT-3 Mark II

Please note that these may also no longer work with specific accessories such as the batteries used on Baofeng UV-5R series.

Baofeng GT 3 Mark II and accessories

Baofeng BF-F8 PLUS, side view

BF-F8+ features :

Dual watch reception. Incorporates 105 codes DCS and 50 codes CTCSS. Function VOX, voice operated transmission. Alarm function. Wide/narrowband selectable FM modulation deviation. High or low RF output power. Offset up to 69.99 MHz for repeater access. Scan from memory channels, all the band or part of the band. Ten-level squelch. Battery saving function 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4. Programmable transmission timer. Function busy channel look. Built-in LED flashlight.

BF-F8+ price

We have collected for your convenience the Baofeng BF-F8 Plus sale price (US Dollar) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.

Price	Date	Condition
USD 32.39	2021-oct	Brand-new
USD 22.50	2018-oct	Brand-new
USD 38.00 (32EUR)	2018-oct	Brand-new With programming cable

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