BaoFeng Tech BF-F8HP User manual
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Contributions taken from: “Baofeng UV-5R User’s Guide,” by The Radio
Documentation Project (radiodoc.github.io), Miklor.com Resource Site, and Jim
Unroe, KC9HI. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PURCHASE OF THE BF-F8HP. THIS DUAL
BAND RADIO WILL DELIVER YOU SECURE INSTANT RELIABLE
COMMUNICATION.
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
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Table of Contents
Part I. Getting started 1
Chapter 1. - Initial setup 2
Safety Information 2
Features and Functions 4
What's in the box 5
Assembly 6
Antenna 6
Belt clip 7
Battery 7
Charging and battery maintenance 9
Charging 9
Battery Maintenance 11
Chapter 2. - Getting to know your radio 14
The main display 16
Battery Level Indicator 17
Status LED 17
Side key 1 - CALL (Broadcast FM and Alarm) 17
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Side key 2 - MONI (Monitor and Flashlight) 18
VFO / MR - mode key 18
A / B select key 18
Numeric keypad 19
Pound # Key 19
Star * Key 20
Zero 0 Key 21
Menu and function keys 21
Accessory jack 22
Chapter 3. - Basic Use 23
Power and volume 23
Turning the unit on 23
Turning the unit off 24
Adjusting the volume 24
Making a call 25
Channel selection 25
Frequency (VFO) mode 26
Channel (MR) mode 28
Part II. Advanced topics 29
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Chapter 4. - Working the menu system 30
Basic use 30
Using short-cuts 31
Chapter 5. - Scanning 33
Scanning modes 33
Time operation 34
Carrier operation 34
Search operation 34
Tone Scanning 34
Scanning for CTCSS and DCS Tones/Codes 34
Chapter 6. - Dual Watch 37
Chapter 7. - DTMF 39
Chapter 8. - Selective calling 41
CTCSS 42
DCS 44
1000Hz, 1450Hz, 1750Hz Tone-burst 45
Chapter 9. - Customization 46
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Display 46
Power-on message 47
Chapter 10. - Programming 49
Frequency Mode vs. Channel Mode 50
Ex: Programming a Channel Repeater Offset with CTCSS Tone 51
Ex. Programming a Simplex Channel with CTCSS tone 52
Computer programming 53
Part III. How-to and setup guides. 54
Chapter 11. - Repeaters 55
Chapter 12. - Application Specific Setup 59
Commercial Radio Setup 59
Amateur Radio Setup 60
FRS, GMRS, MURS, PMR446 61
FCC Notice 61
Appendix A. - Troubleshooting 63
Appendix B. - Menu definitions 64
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Appendix C. - Technical specifications 73
General 73
Transmitter 74
Receiver 75
DCS table 75
CTCSS table 78
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Part I. Getting started
Part one covers the basic setup and use of your hand-held two-way
transceiver.
CHAPTER 1 INITIAL SETUP
CHAPTER 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR RADIO
CHAPTER 3 BASIC USE
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Chapter 1. - Initial setup
Safety Information
The following safety precautions should always be observed during operation, service and
repair of this equipment.
• Qualified technicians shall service this equipment only.
• Do not modify the radio for any reason.
• Use only BAOFENG supplied or approved batteries and chargers.
• Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna
comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.
• Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with explosive and flammable materials.
• Do not charge your battery in a location with explosive and flammable materials.
• To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio
in any area where posted notices instruct you to do so.
• Turn off your radio before boarding an aircraft; any use of a radio must be in accordance
with airline regulations or crew instructions.
• Turn off your radio before entering a blasting area.
• For vehicles with an air bag, do not place a radio in the area over an air bag or in the air
bag deployment area.
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• Do not expose the radio to direct sunlight over a long time, nor place it close to heating
source.
• When transmitting with a portable radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with the
microphone 3 to 4 centimeters away from your lips. Keep antenna at least 2.5
centimeters away from your body when transmitting.
If you wear a radio on your body, ensure the radio and its antenna are at least 2.5
centimeters away from your body when transmitting.
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