• Reviews around unit (3.62 of 5)

    BaoFeng BF-F8HP (UV-5R 3rd Gen) 8-Watt Dual Band Two-Way Radio (136-174Mhz VHF & 400-520Mhz UHF) Includes Full Kit

    • I returned both units, since both didn’t work in the distance advertised
    • Awesome unit for the money, Just a little difficult getting it set up
    • I replaced it with a BF-F9V2 and couldn’t be happier, much nicer unit although I’m
    • Very lite unit also, compare to my Yaesu, but of course the more expensive units are made more solid.
    • The unit and seller are fine!
    • I intentionally paid a little more for a better and more powerful unit and I was not rewarded for that decision.
    • I like the unit
    • Maybe I had a bad unit
    • Good compact unit I travel with
    • This is the second BF-F8HP which I purchased, mainly so that I can use one with an amp as a base station and one as a mobile/portable unit
    • This is a beautiful little unit.
    • I’m sure the unit will be great, someday.
    • Maybe I’m too much of a novice to recognize or fall victim to any shortcomings but so far this has been a solid unit.
    • Sweet little unit
    • As a old CB man back in the day this unit took my fancy
    • Nightmare to program using the unit itself
    • Nice small unit, extremely easy to use
    • I highly recommend this unit .
    • This is a great backup unit though
    • So far seems like a good starter unit.
    • Great unit
    • Unit is compact and sleek, range is good (several miles).
    • I find these competent replacements for the much more expensive units we have from KEN and MOTO, they are also about 20% lighter than them
    • Really nice unit
    • I love this little unit!
    • I ordered the BF-F8HP as an addition to my UV-5R, and the first unit I received was disappointing because the status light was not functioning, and the plastic PTT button was installed upside down (how does that happen?
    • Also one unit has constant static, even with squelch turned up all the way.
    • Great units
    • Two units purchased back-to-back with defective charge units
    • Great little “bug-out” unit that helps keep you informed…
    • Unit has failed and my return window has closed by a few weeks
    • Am enjoying these units.
    • Unit is compact and well made; user manual can actually be understood
    • I was skeptical with the price, but this is a great mobile unit- especially for the beginner- without breaking the bank
    • Great little unit.
    • Great unit much smaller and lighter than expected will be buying another for my wife👍🏻👍🏻
    • Nice unit.
    • Very nice units for the price.
    • Very nice unit
    • There is a problem with 8 watt, so unit is little better than less expensive than 5 watt model for 1/2 price.
    • Excellent unit.
    • A majority of commenters are inciting fear, because this unit is actually quite good if set up correctly
    • Highly recommend this unit.
    • The unit appears to work well.
    • after return from factory, this unit it garbage
    • Great little unit
    • Nice unit great price!
    • I would buy this unit again and recommend to others
    • If you want a more powerful unit you can buy a linear amplifier and have all the power you want
    • Great little unit!
    • and I really like this unit.
    • We had our Service Technician deep inside a very large high rise hotel and they loved these units.
    • Very nice compact unit for the money
    • It's been over 30 years since i was on and this is a great unit to get started
    • This unit is easy to be easy to use
    • Very lite unit also, compare to my Yaesu, but of course the more expensive units are made more solid.
    • Great unit.
    • Awesome unit for the money, Just a little difficult getting it set up
    • I highly recommend this unit
    • I still like the unit, price and all it has to offer!
    • Unit works well, although it is somewhat difficult to manually program.
    • Does not hold a charge , not as good a quality as the cheaper units.
    • Returned defective unit!!
    • Unit are unable to program.hardware cable not supplied
    • Great handheld unit.
    • More testing to be done but for the price not a bad unit so far.
    • This unit works as well as my much more expensive Yaesu model.
    • I don't have any experience with ham radios or their operation, but I can tell you this is a solid unit
    • Great unit for the price.
    • Overall, seems like a solid unit
    • A very good starter unit
    • great little unit
    • like I would a much more expensive unit.
    • Willing to exchange for working unit, unit was a 5 star review until it broke
    • A fantastic little radio for anyone staying out or needing a reliable mobile unit.
    • Received this unit on time and it works great
    • IMHO this unit works just as well as all of the other radios I have used
    • but my unit broke with little to light use on the 38th day of having it, while in mid TX the unit just cut off
    • Excellent unit high power is beautiful, I have three other Baofung radios and love every one of them.
    • If I were a HAM licensed operator, this would be an ideal unit as it covers so much more than ship-to-shore comm.
    • The new unit does lack the click sound when I turn it on, but that's minor (so far).
    • Willing to exchange for working unit, unit was a 5 star review until it broke
    • He stated it was a good unit with an improved battery and more power
    • like I would a much more expensive unit.
    • The unit is very handy and just easy to program using just its keypads
    • After months of trying, unit is not any good
    • Great very affordable unit.
    • I received a faulty unit.
    • Just a beginner but with U Tube direction easy to set up and operate
    • It is very clear and also for those who have a difficult time reading, it has pictures 😁.Overall, I have had this radio since mid February 2018 and besides sometimes catching a bit of static (I'm still learning the "lingo"), I am satisfied with the purchase as well as current customer service
    • n’t had any luck with it
    • Do not bet your life on these if your getting one for bug out or hunting ec t not dependable