Question 1

Which would you recommend more, this uv-82hp or the bf-f8hp?

Accepted Answer

I own both. Offhand I prefer the feel of the UV-82HP.  Same with the keypad The BF-F8HP feels "overstuffed".

Advantage of the UV-82HP is the Dual PTT - Toggle up tor transmit on A and toggle down to transmit on B. Very nice for dual channel use

Disadvantage of the UV-82HP - MUST reboot to change between channel and VFO mode. I don't do that much - but it's annoying.

Menus pretty much the same.

I have become the "radio man" for our Boy Scout Camporees - and the BF-F8HP has a very nice bulk charger available. One base 6 or 8 radios. For a "field deployment" one power and one base sure beats 6 to 8 bases, cables, power warts. For that more than anything I've been procuring more BF-F8HP and that's what the staff is familiar with. I sure wish there was a bulk charger base for the UV-82HP.

Question 2

Can you switch the backlight on and off manually? the automatic on/off drives me crazy(er).

Accepted Answer

Using CHIRP, you can extend the backlight time out.

Question 3

What would be the best transmitting antenna for these Baofeng radios? 150.00 mhz 400.000mhz I am talking about the best including pole mounts...

Accepted Answer

The newest and best antenna with the best specs is the Authentic Genuine Nagoya NA-24J 16.2-Inch Ultra Whip VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna SMA-Female for BTECH and BaoFeng Radios. Watch the YouTube videos about this antenna.

Question 4

can alert tones from fire and ems be programed into this radio?

Accepted Answer

There are still many areas that Public Safety Users are still VHF and UHF analog.  There IS NO REQUIREMENT to move to P-25 only narrow band.  
There are many benefits for P-25 and even more for P-25 phase 2 trunking.  But many many areas can not afford the cost of the systems.  A local county here can replace every radio and repeaters for about $80,000. They can upgrade to VHF P-25 for about $150,000. Or upgrade to a 7/800 P-25 phase 2 trunked system for about $3 million.

ASIN	B015D9OQDE
Additional Features	VOX Talk Around Mode, Waterproof
Best Sellers Rank	#94 in Portable FRS Two-Way Radios
Brand	BAOFENG
Built-In Media	UV-82HP Radio, 1800mAh Battery, V85 Dual Band Antenna, CH-8 Charger, CH-8 110V Adapter, Earpiece Kit, Wrist Strap, Belt Clip, User Manual
Color	Blue
Compatible Devices	CHIRP-compatible devices, audio accessories, potentially other BaoFeng/BTECH devices via software updates
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (4,837)
Frequency Range	136 - 174 MHz, 400 - 520 MHz
Global Trade Identification Number	00685256254881
Item Dimensions D x W x H	4"D x 10"W x 7"H
Item Weight	8 ounces
Manufacturer	BAOFENG
Mfr Part Number	UV-82HP BLUE
Model Number	UV-82HP BLUE
Number of Batteries	1 Lithium Polymer batteries required.
Number of Channels	128
Talking Range Maximum	60 mile
Tuner Type	UHF, VHF
UPC	685256254881
Voltage	7.4 volts
Water Resistance Level	Waterproof

UV-82HP (Blue) High Power Dual Band Radio: 136-174mhz (VHF) 400-520mhz (UHF) Portable Two-Way

Details

Details

Description

Specifications

Common Questions