Before I wrote that I had done a ton of reading/research about the differences between the BF-F8HP & the BF-F9V2+.
I then purchased three F9’s which I have owned for approximately three weeks.
I just received a BF-F8HP yesterday morning and have had the chance to play with it quite a bit.
As stated before the radio does come with a larger 2100 Mah battery, the better manual and a better antenna.
In terms of functionality the radios appear to operate exactly the same however the firmware IS different.
Now the minor differences: (opinion mostly)
The radio looks better.
The radio feels much nicer in the hand. (bigger battery)
It appears to me that the F8-HP has better quality control.
The three F9’s I purchased came from the seller Foscom via Amazon. All three of them had issues of some sort, none particularly serious but issues none the less. One of them was missing the side plastic piece opposite the PTT. The nameplates have fallen off on all of them and one of the radios will not work with an external microphone.
I honestly think the extra couple bucks for the F8 is worth it and I’ll probably end up with another one.
Though I do like the box the BF-F9 V2+ comes in better.. ;)
Hope that helps, sorry for any misinformation.
-Tony
From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Kurt Sent: Friday, January 9, 2015 3:41 PM To: Discussion of CHIRP Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Will Chirp work with the Baofeng BF-F9 V2
Only thing I can say is the BF-F9 V2+ didn't work. The battery release would have needed to be sanded if I would have kept it.
Since it was not programmable for repeaters, useless to me. There was only a $6.00 price difference so an F8 after this experience was a no brainer for me. I tried multiple resets and used Chirp with the F9 and no dice. An isolated bat unit? Maybe but the F8HP
turned out better for me. Kurt
From: Tony ajd@industrynet.net To: 'Discussion of CHIRP' chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com Sent: Thursday, January 8, 2015 8:26 AM Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Will Chirp work with the Baofeng BF-F9 V2
There is nothing wrong with the BF-F9 V2+ -- That’s all marketing hype from Baofeng. Both work fine with Chirp.
The firmware is up to date on both the F9 and F8.
The only real difference is you get the better owner’s manual and a better antenna with the BF-F8. The batteries that came with my F9’s were 1800 Mah. If you have a problem with a tight battery on either the F9 or F8 just hold down the release button firmly when inserting/removing the battery.
The fact that you can get the better manual on the ‘Net (miklor) and that you’ll likely replace both stock antennas anyways really makes it a moot point.
Ignore the hype and enjoy either radio.
Tony
From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of John Kellas Sent: Wednesday, January 7, 2015 10:43 PM To: Kurt; Discussion of CHIRP Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Will Chirp work with the Baofeng BF-F9 V2
I checked that link. They say they are in the USA, and that they are a 'Distrubutor'. What is that? Are they to be trusted?
Regards,
John Kellas 403-762-2333
On Sat, Jan 3, 2015 at 2:19 PM, Kurt ksaves2@sbcglobal.net wrote:
Before you buy an F9, look at this link:
https://baofengtech.com/BF-F9v2+
I bought one and it wasn't programmable to a repeater period. I tried Chirp and no dice. I sent the radio back and
thank heavens for the liberal Amazon return policy. I bought an F8HP and am much happier. Worked just fine.
The F8HP was listed out of stock when I tried to get one originally but had come back up online after my experience with
the F9. F9 didn't work with Chirp or possibly was dorked by it. Master reset didn't work. The 3800mah pack had to be pried off.
The BF-F8HP works perfectly with Chirp in spite of the disclaimer. Get an F8HP. Kurt KC9LDH
From: Jim Unroe rock.unroe@gmail.com To: Discussion of CHIRP chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com Sent: Friday, January 2, 2015 5:08 AM Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Will Chirp work with the Baofeng BF-F9 V2
On Fri, Jan 2, 2015 at 4:43 AM, chaplainblack@centurytel.net wrote:
I am wanting to buy a Baofeng Radio and am looking at the new Baofeng BF-F9 V2 Does anyone on the list know if CHIRP will work for this radio Is there anything I would need to do specifically to make it compatable
One dealer said it should work but I am not sure if that is true or not.
thank you all, Ron in WA KA7MUB
Hi Ron,
From the "Supported Radios" list on the CHIRP home page...
BF-F8HP (in daily builds) Also includes the BF-F9V2+ Also includes the GT-3TP Also includes the UV-5R TP
Yes, it is supported. You must use a daily build.
Jim KC9HI
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