BF-F8+ (BF-F8 Plus)

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
Receive65.0000 ~ 108.0000 MHz [1]
136.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz
400.0000 ~ 520.0000 MHz [2]
Transmit136.0000 ~ 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
FM0.2 uV (12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
FM> 60dB (on adjacent channel)
Spurious and image rejection
> 60 dB
Frequency stability
± 2.5 ppm
Transmitter
Output power
VHF1 / 4 W
UHF1 / 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

  1. Commercial radio reception in Wide-FM mode.
  2. 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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