What is the difference between this BF-888S Long Range UHF 400-470 MHz 5W CTCSS DCS & AGPtek® (2 pack) BaoFeng Newest Model UV-5RE 136-174/400-480 MHz
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The BF-888S only works in UHF mode. The 400-470 MHz range. The UV-5REs work in UHF and VHF. My local cop channel is in the 155 MHz range, so the BF-888Ss wouldn't be able to pick up most of the transmissions that city, county, and state agencies use.
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The main difference is the 888 is single band and the 5re is duel. In the 400 MHz range with the same antenna they will perform the same. Basically you just get more bands with the 5re
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You can't legally use this model for public safety. You want the UV-82C for that; it's the version that is Part 90 type accepted. BaoFeng UV-82C (Commercial Model - Part 90 Approved) (USA Warranty) Dual-Band 136-174/400-520 MHz FM Ham Two-way Radio, Transceiver, HT - With Battery, Earpiece, Antenna, Charger, and MoreThe UV-82C may or may not suit your needs. If your fire department uses a trunked system or any form of digital radio it won't work. You MUST purchase the programming cable to use the UV-82C; there is no other way to set it up for the frequencies you need. The Baofeng is not as rugged as some of the expensive commercial radios, but at $55 you can afford to replace it if somebody breaks one. You can't legally use this model for public safety. You want the UV-82C for that; it's the version that is Part 90 type accepted. BaoFeng UV-82C (Commercial Model - Part 90 Approved) (USA Warranty) Dual-Band 136-174/400-520 MHz FM Ham Two-way Radio, Transceiver, HT - With Battery, Earpiece, Antenna, Charger, and MoreThe UV-82C may or may not suit your needs. If your fire department uses a trunked system or any form of digital radio it won't work. You MUST purchase the programming cable to use the UV-82C; there is no other... » Read More You can't legally use this model for public safety. You want the UV-82C for that; it's the version that is Part 90 type accepted. BaoFeng UV-82C (Commercial Model - Part 90 Approved) (USA Warranty) Dual-Band 136-174/400-520 MHz FM Ham Two-way Radio, Transceiver, HT - With Battery, Earpiece, Antenna, Charger, and MoreThe UV-82C may or may not suit your needs. If your fire department uses a trunked system or any form of digital radio it won't work. You MUST purchase the programming cable to use the UV-82C; there is no other way to set it up for the frequencies you need. The Baofeng is not as rugged as some of the expensive commercial radios, but at $55 you can afford to replace it if somebody breaks one. « Show Less
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First off. These are not 5 watt radios. I have programmed 30 of these radios so far. They have been tested and put out about 2 watts. A programming cable is less than $10. Check ebay. Software is free, do a google search for chirp software. These radios are a little over priced. When I buy 5 or more I can get them between $15 to $18 each on ebay. For a little more money you can get the Baofeng BF-A5 for around $30. It puts out the full 5 watts.
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Knocks here. I have this antenna on all my barf ends and are the stock antenna for the uv82. They work the others only marginally on the 70cm.440 freqs. But not as good as theThese. I have 6 of them and compare with a diamond rho which is twice as long. Buy it. It is a good buy. Kc4cqs. Extra class license. THE FI IS SUPPLIED WITH THE SAME ANT. AS THE USA SERIES. TRY A UV8. U WOULD LIKE IT
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Yes, provided you and the person that has the Uv5-ra has the same frequencies programmed in the radios (including ctcss tones if needed)Both radios have the same frequency ranges, so if its being used for business or public safety use they are both part 90 certified and can be used for your business channel pair or your agencies frequency, both radios are also narrow band compatible and are acceptable with the new business/public safety bandwidths that are needed for the latest operation rules.
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My radio says BFB297. Read this, however:http://www.miklor.com/uv5r/UV5R-FWRelease.html
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I don't think but go to baofengs website hard to navigate but might find a answer
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I don't have the BF-F8+ yet, but I'm using the Baofeng UV-5R+ (prior model) for 2m 1200AFSK packet operation with a Kantronics tnc. The Baofeng ht + Kantronics tnc combination works better for me then another radio with internal tnc.
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know it fit the Baofeng UV-5R. Not sure about the BF-888S. However, if the description says SMA connector it should fit. Good luck.
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The baofeng uvf82 can be programed to work with the BF-888s radios but the 82s are more advanced over the 8888s. The 82 will not work digital . The 82x will work on the 220 MHz band.
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If you see a non inverted LCD screen, then I don't believe you have the BF-F8+. The BF-F8+ is the 2nd Generation of radio for the Baofeng UV-5R (and the newest radio version). It is possible that you ordered an eariler version/(older 1st Generation) Baofeng UV-5R. One of the differences is that the older version radio is the [light background and black text]. Look at the label at the bottom of the radio below the numeric keypad, does it have the model number BF-F8+ ? If not, you have an eariler version of UV-5R
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The uv-5r and the bf-f8+ take the same extended battery . According to Baofeng's website all accessories work for the ur-5r and bf-f8. Hope this helps
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I maintain around 40 of these radios. They seem to be good for that distance outside with minimal obstruction. But once you have them in a building or a car the range is reduced. I think you would have better performance with the Baofeng BF-A5 model. It has more than twice the output power of the BF-666. I have been able to find the BF-A5 for around $30 on Amazon and Ebay.
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I only own the UV-5R, not the GT-3, so I have not tested the abilities of the GT-3. But since both radios operate on the standard Amateur Radio VHF (136-174 MHz Rx/Tx) and UHF (400-480 MHz) frequencies, I am certain that these radios can talk to each other. The UV-5R appears to offer a greater range of frequencies, being programmable not only for the Amateur Radio frequencies, but for Business Band, Marine Band, and MURS frequencies as well. I do not know if the GT-3 can be programmed the same way.John Foote, KE7FDZ
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It comes with 1800 mAH small battery, but you can purchase 3800 mAH battery. BF-F8+ radio is compatible with all UV-5R accessories.
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It sure does. Receives & transmit with no problem. Sounds good both ways. I have two BF 888s and a UV-B6. Plan to get one for my UV-B6 It is for the frequencies of 888s
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It looks the same to me. I have the Baofeng and happy with them so far. Pretty good bang for the buck.