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Boafeng two way radios

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  • 06-07-2023 7:09pm
    #1
    seiko2
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭


    Hello

    I am a complete novice when it comes to two way radios. I wanted to buy a half decent set with two chargers . From what little research I have done the boafeng BF-F8HP seems to be a well recommend Model . They are for sale on aliexpress at the moment and I thought I might purchase two with accessories from there. I wish to use them with headsets for motorcycle to motorcycle communication and also other activities fishing etc etc. My question is are these radios basically plug in and play for the complete novice . I would really like to know the pros and cons of these radios if any . Are there other radios in the same price bracket as good as the boafeng BF-F8HP is there a newer boafeng model on the market . Any information anyone could provide on this matter would be greatly appreciate.

    Thank you



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    martinedwards
    Registered Users Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭martinedwards


    you need to pass the exam and have a licence to use them on Ham frequencies.

    they are surprisingly complex for the price and require a lot of programming.

    I think bluetooth and regular mobile phones would do the job better.



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    Mullaghteelin
    Registered Users Posts: 624 ✭✭✭Mullaghteelin


    The latest Quansheng model is likely the newest. The newest models have airband receive.

    On Amazon, you might find the Retevis models rather than Baofeng. As good as or better.

    Most of the Baofengs are reportedly the same radio in different outer casings. Don't expect major variation from one model to another.

    Then you have the likes of the TYT8000D with a genuinely higher capacity battery and somewhat better quality radio than a Baofeng.



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    #4
    seiko2
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭seiko2


    Thank you for your reply

    I appreciate it .



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    seiko2
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭seiko2


    Thanks for the reply

    I appreciate it



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    Malmsteen
    Registered Users Posts: 131 ✭✭Malmsteen


    Hi there.. I agree with the above comments tho Baaofengs can be a stepping stone to the Radio SWL/Ham radio hobby they can be quite hard to program manually. Also you can down load an app for your Smartphone called "Zello" its like a PTT radio but via your fon's cell Signal and you can link it via Bluetooth also and use the VOX (voice activated) facility thats part of the app whilst driving. Hope this helps.... Best 73.



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    seiko2
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭seiko2


    It is a great help . Thanks a lot for the advice I appreciate it.



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