Baofeng hp differences

[Blackswan73]

Difference between Baofeng F8tp, and F9tp. Hardware, software, firmware? Compatible accessories, batteries etc.?

 

[muchomorek]

Baofeng F8tp????

https://baofengtech.com/CompareChart

 

[Blackswan73]

Must be a clone

 

[Blackswan73]

Guess it is not a clone. Brand new, just introduced

Pofung BF-F9+ and Two More New Products in Pofung Two-Way Radio Family_BAOFENG official website_baofengradio.com

 

[toastycookies]

which models are you trying to compare?

and what exactly are you looking for?

 

[toastycookies]

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[Blackswan73]

Pofung/Baofeng f9+tp
Baofeng BF-f8hp
Baofeng BF-f9v2

 

[toastycookies]

do not get the f9v2 it's just a rebranded f8hp

they are share the same batteries, accessories, whatever.

the f8hp is 8 watts instead of the normal 5.

there really isnt much difference between them.

have you considered the UV-82 ?

 

[Blackswan73]

Looked at it. Was interested in the tri power. Only use what you need. I am about 10mi. From a repeater. It looks like the f9+tp is not backward compatible with extent d batteries etc. of the 5r series

 

[toastycookies]

Looks like a BL-5 battery to me.

www.amazon.com/Pofung-Baofeng-1800mAh-Stock-Battery/dp/B00NQNICVW

This BL-5 1800mAh 7.4V stock Li-ion battery is specially designed for Baofeng UV-5R, UV-5RE, UV-5RA and Pofung UV-5R, UV-5RE, UV-5RA radio.


extra couple of watts is not going to make that much of a difference.

a good antenna will make a MUCH bigger difference.

 

[Blackswan73]

I was wanting to use the 3800 extended battery. They said it wouldn't work with the f9+

 

[Blackswan73]

Thank you, you have helped me a great deal

 

[toastycookies]

oh sorry i misread your last post.

Amazon.com : Pofung Baofeng BL 5L Extended 3800mAh 7.4V Li ion Battery for UV 5R Radio Black : Car Electronics

according to the comments/questions for that one it seems it will fit the f8hp and f9 but may have some problems on some of the original 5r variants.

something to do with the tabs at the bottom

 

[Blackswan73]

I bought the f9+to and the UV-82. I like the reviews on the 82. I just hope it can hit a repeater 10 miles away. I will find out.

 

[toastycookies]

make sure you get the FTDI programming cable.

and i would also recommend a quality antenna.
that is going to make the largest difference on these radios..

although I do not know that exact scenario, i find it hard to believe you would not be able to hit a repeater 10 miles away.

 

[Blackswan73]

Well, I can barely pick it up on my 651

 

[AL6F]

Baofeng BF-F9V2+ real or knockoff

I have had a BF-F9V2+ for about a month now. On the inside it says it's Baofeng, it has that on the front as well and came with a Baofeng BL-5L 3800 battery. I added a Nagoya NA-771 ant. So far it picks up just fine. Repeater is about 20 miles away. I programmed with Chirp, piece of cake. Not sure where the Pofung versions are coming from, but mine says it's all Baofeng. I have been told it's just a knock off, but I don't have the version that it is supposed to be a copy of, yet, it's in the mail and should be here in a day or two.