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Pros & Cons
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Durability
Customers have expressed high satisfaction with the durability of the BaoFeng BF-F8 radio, many reporting long term usage without issues. Some customers specifically mentioned its light weight and long battery life as contributing factors to its enduring performance. However, a small minority reported experiencing issues outside of warranty period.
Versatility
Customers are highly satisfied with the versatility of this two-way radio, praising its ability to handle various uses from hunting and backcountry skiing to marine communication. Some users have yet to fully explore its capabilities but appreciate its ease of use and rugged build.
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Programmability
Customers have mixed opinions regarding the programmability of the BaoFeng BF-F8 radio. While some find it easy to program, especially with the use of CHIRP software, others mention that programming can be a challenge and that there are limitations to VFO to memory transfer. Overall, customers appreciate its reliability and sound quality in the field.
Functionality
Customers have mixed opinions on the functionality of the BaoFeng BF-F8 radio, with some praising its features and ease of use while others express frustration with issues such as the dark display and unclear instructions in the manual. Overall, customers find it to be a good value for the price but not recommended for everyday use.
Highlights
Quality
Well built, works great and has good rugged looks.
We bought two and they are a high quality item.
I have had it powered on for 1 week straight and the battery has not needed charging.
The antenna connector is completely backwards from all other hand held units.
Price
I did not have any issues or complications that were mentioned in one of the reviews and i would definitely recommend this radi... Read More
Boy was i surprised, by far the best money i've ever spent.
I love it, for the price is worth it
This is not your $250+ handheld, but is great for the price.
Shipping
Fine little radio and very fast delivery.
Was picking up traffic 60-70 mikes away.
Packaging/appearance
Did not come with earpiece like shown in picture!
Packs a huge punch in a small package.
Competitiveness
Very good product it is better than many other brand's product i bought
You can spend five times as much on a yaesu or a kenwood, and you won't get as many options.
For the price you will never beat this with a name brand radio.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
radio, great, good, little and easy. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 285 reviews as of our last analysis date on Sep 2 2024.
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Cant beat a radio like this at this price
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All the functions a ham amateur radio operator could possibly need
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Keyboard programmable or pc all the squelch codes repeater offsets
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This ones a birthday present
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It did take a couple of us to get into the correct menu to change the frequency despite my reading the instructions
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Packs a huge punch in a small package
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Just remember to select the uv5r in the menu or it wont work
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I also got the aa battery pack adapter to use instead of the lion battery as it will not like being stored for months with out a charge
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