Why is BF-F8+ better than UV-5R EX?
BF-F8+ has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is UV-5R EX better than BF-F8+?
UV-5R EX has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | VHF, UHF | VHF, UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 65–108 MHz, 144–148 MHz, 420–450 MHz, 136–174 MHz | 144–148 MHz, 420–450 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 128 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | 1,800 mAh |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 210 g |
| Width | — | 60 mm |
| Height | — | 120 mm |
| Depth | — | 30 mm |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
