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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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April 9, 2025

After the TOT in the Menu comes TOA. What does TOA stand for and do?

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Mr. Anderson
April 9, 2025

TOA in the BTECH BF-F8HP-PRO stands for a function that activates a time-out timer for transmissions. It allows the user to set a transmission time limit from 1 to 10 seconds in 1-second increments. This helps prevent overly long transmissions. When enabled, it also disables voice Off prompts.

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  • Page 1 BF-F8HP-PRO INSTRUCTION MANUAL VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the BF-F8HP PRO Amateur Radio. This dual- band, dual-display, dual-watch radio offers easy operation and ensures secure, instant, and reliable communications at peak efficiency. Please read this manual carefully before use to achieve maximum performance from your radio. WARNING: Modifying this device to receive cellular radiotelephone signals is prohibited by FCC rules and federal law.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Regulations and Safety Warnings Contents Features and Functions Battery Information Installing/Removing Battery and Antenna Radio Overview Basic Operations Advanced Features Main Menu Functions Appendix A — Troubleshooting Guide Appendix B — Technical Specs Appendix C — Shortcut Menu Operations Appendix D —...

  • Page 4: Regulations And Safety Warnings

    Regulations and Safety Warnings FCC Regulatory Conformance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits aim to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 5: Compliance With Rf Exposure Standards

    Compliance with RF Exposure Standards The radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines: • United States Federal Communications Commission Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR § 1.1307, 1.1310, and 2.1093 • American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1:2005;...
  • Page 6 product. Use of non-approved accessories may result in exposure levels that exceed the FCC’s occupational/controlled environmental RF exposure limits. • Use of non-approved antennas, batteries, and accessories may cause the radio to exceed the FCC RF exposure guidelines. Precautions for Portable Two-Way Radios Operating Prohibitions To prevent property loss, injury, or death, follow these safety instructions: —...

  • Page 7: Precautions For Batteries

    — Do not disassemble, modify, or repair the product or its accessories without authorization. Precautions for Batteries Charging Prohibitions To prevent property loss, injury, or death, follow these safety instructions: — Do not charge or replace the battery in areas with fuels, chemicals, explosive atmospheres, or other flammable materials.

  • Page 8: Contents

    — Turn off and secure the radio against accidental activation if the battery is attached. Declare the shipment contents in the shipping documents and use a Battery Shipping Label on the packaging. Contact your hauler for local regulations and further information. Contents The box contains the following items: •...

  • Page 9: Features And Functions

    Features and Functions — 1.77” TFT Large Screen — Storage: Up to 10 zones and — Multiple Scan Functions: 1000 named memory channels. Includes VFO scan range — Alarm Function setting and three scan methods: — Power Options: Selectable channel scan, CTC/DCS scan, high, medium, or low transmit and the ability to add or remove power.

  • Page 10: Battery Information

    If the battery life decreases significantly, replace the battery pack. Charger Supplied Use only the charger provided by BTECH. Other chargers may cause explosions or injury. If the radio displays a low battery warning with a red flashing light or voice prompt, charge the battery.

  • Page 11: How To Charge

    How to Charge Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet and connect the cable to the DC jack on the back of the charger. The indicator light will blink orange, indicating it is ready to charge. Insert the battery or the radio into the charger, ensuring good contact with the charging terminals.

  • Page 12: Battery Maintenance

    Using the Type-C Charger The Type-C charger is a handy port that allows you to conveniently charge your Li-on battery pack. • Turn off the radio. • Plug the Type-C cable into the Type-C charging port on the battery. Connect the other end to a compatible USB-C outlet. •...

  • Page 13: How To Store The Battery

    How to Store the Battery • Store the battery at 80% discharge. • Keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. • Cycle the battery every six months to avoid severe capacity degradation. — Do not short circuit the battery terminals. —...

  • Page 14: Installing The Antenna

    Installing the Antenna Align the Male SMA connector on the transceiver with the Female SMA connector on the antenna. Turn the antenna clockwise until it is securely attached. Removing the Antenna Turn the antenna counterclockwise until it is detached from the transceiver. Note: Two antennas are included for optional use.

  • Page 15: Radio Overview

    Radio Overview Power / Volume knob Accessory jack  or  navigation keys SK1 key – FM radios/Emergency key PTT key Exit key SK2- Customizable key (Monitor key) Antenna Input Color LCD GPS antenna V/M-VFO/MR key Battery release latch LED Status Indicator Type-C charge port MIC Input Type-C charge indicator...

  • Page 16: Status Indications

    Status Indications The LED (#7 on Radio Overview) will help you to identify the current radio status. LED Indication Meaning Constant Green Receiving Signal Constant Red Transmitting signal Monitor mode/Scanning Flashes Green Receiving LCD Icon Summary Battery Level Indicator: Shows battery status. DTMF Side Tone: Make sure you can hear the DTMF side tone from the radio speaker, set it to DT-ST, ANI-ST, or DT+ANI.
  • Page 17 A Display: Upper section displays and emission level. B Display: Lower section displays and emission level. Squelch Indicator: Squelch open/close indicator. Transmit Power (High): High transmission power. Transmit Power (Medium): Medium transmission power. Transmit Power (Low): Low transmission power. DCS Enabled: DCS tones active. CTCSS Enabled: CTCSS tones active.
  • Page 18 Menu Key Activates the menu, selects options, and confirms parameters. Press and hold to quickly enter GPS mode  Up Key Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to move the channel and frequency upwards rapidly. In SCAN mode, press to move the scanning upwards.

  • Page 19: Basic Operations

    [2] Key Press and hold this key to change the BF-F8HP PRO’s MR Display Mode (Name, Frequency, Channel Number). [3] Key Press and hold this key to change the BF-F8HP PRO’s transmit power level (low, medium, high). Basic Operations Power On/Off the Radio Turning the Unit On To turn the unit on, rotate the Volume/Power knob clockwise until you hear a "click."...

  • Page 20: Main Band/Sub Band Switch

    Main Band/Sub Band Switch In standby mode, press the A/B key to switch between the main frequency band and the sub frequency bands. The highlighted frequency band is the main band, and the dimmed frequency band is the sub band. VFO/Channel Switch Press the V/M key to switch between VFO and channel display.

  • Page 21: Selecting A Zone

    Channel (MR) mode and Channel selection The radio has two modes: Frequency (VFO) mode and Channel (MR) mode. Channel (MR) mode is more practical for everyday use, while Frequency (VFO) mode is useful for field experimentation and on the fly monitoring.

  • Page 22: Making A Call

    Delete Zone • Press the Menu key to enter the main menu. • Select "Zone." • Select "Delete Zone." • Use the  or  navigation key to select a zone and press the Menu key to delete the current zone. Making a Call Press the A/B key to switch the main channel if two channels are displayed.

  • Page 23: Keypad Lock

    FM Radio (FM) The frequency range for listening to the radio is 65-108 MHz. When listening to broadcast FM, press the key to switch between the 65-75 MHz and 76-108 MHz bands. In frequency or channel mode, press the SK1 key to turn on the radio.
  • Page 24 repeater's input frequency, press the key momentarily to reverse the transmit and receive frequencies. The channel attribute bar will display this change. Press the key again to switch to talkaround mode, where the receiving frequency equals the transmitting frequency. The channel attribute bar will display this mode .
  • Page 25 Weather Radio/Scan Weather Channel Your radio has a NOAA Weather Radio function to receive weather reports and a NOAA Weather Scan function to scan all 10 NOAA Weather Radio channels. To turn on NOAA Weather Scan, press and hold the [0] key for 3 seconds.

  • Page 26: Stopwatch Timer

    Stopwatch timer In standby mode, press and hold the key to display the stopwatch. To start counting, press the MENU key. Press the MENU key again to restart counting. To exit the function, stop the counting first, then press the EXIT key. Advanced Features Scanner The radio features a built-in scanner for VHF and UHF bands.
  • Page 27 Search Operation (SE) The scanner stops when it detects a signal. To resume scanning, press and hold the key again. For scan mode settings, set Menu > Scan > Scan Mode. Scan Sub-Code To search for a CTCSS or DCS code (An active receiving signal must be present to work): CTCSS Code In VFO mode, enter a known frequency, such as 144.525.
  • Page 28 Sub-Code scan storage In MR or VFO mode, the scanned CTCSS/DCS code can be stored as only TX, only RX, or both TX and RX codes, replacing the current channel or frequency mode's settings. To save the settings of the scanned CTCSS/DCS code: Press the key to enter Menu >...
  • Page 29 Use the  or  keys to turn Dual Watch on or off. Press the key to confirm. Press to return to the previous menu. When Dual Watch is enabled, the icon will be displayed on the top line of the screen. To disable Dual Watch, repeat the above steps and select "Off."...
  • Page 30 Using Single Watch Mode When Single Watch mode is enabled, the radio will use the full screen to display all relevant information for a single channel, including: Channel Name, Zone, Frequency This provides a clear and comprehensive view of your selected channel, making it easier to monitor and manage your communications.
  • Page 31 Ex 1. Programming a Channel Repeater Offset with CTCSS Tone from VFO Mode (Using Offset Menu) New memory in Channel 10: RX = 432.55000 MHz TX = 437.55000 MHz (This is a (+ 5) Offset) TX CTCSS tone 123.0 Press the key to switch between menus.
  • Page 32 Ex 2. Programming a Channel Repeater Offset with CTCSS Tone from MR Mode (Using Direct Frequency Entry) New memory in Channel 10: RX = 432.55000 MHz TX = 437.55000 MHz (This is a (+ 5) Offset) TX CTCSS tone 123.0 Press the key to switch between menus.
  • Page 33 Ex 3. Programming a Simplex Channel with CTCSS Tone from VFO Mode New memory in Channel 10: RX/TX = 432.55000 MHz TX CTCSS tone 123.0 Press the key to switch between menus. Press V/M key to set the radio to VFO mode, and the VFO icon is displayed.
  • Page 34 Ex 4. Programming a Simplex Channel with CTCSS Tone from MR Mode New memory in Channel 10: RX/TX = 432.55000 MHz TX CTCSS tone 123.0 Press the key to switch between menus. Press V/M key to set the radio to MR mode, and the VFO icon is not displayed.

  • Page 35: Gps Function

    VFO Repeaters Programming The following instructions assume you know the transmit and receive frequencies your repeater uses and that you are authorized to use it. Press the V/M key to set the transceiver to VFO mode. The VFO icon will be displayed on the right. Use the numeric keypad to enter the repeater's output (your receive) frequency.
  • Page 36 Ensure that the radios sending and receiving GPS location information operate on the same frequency or channel and are set to the main frequency band. In GPS mode, you can only view location information and cannot make normal calls. To use voice intercom, you must exit GPS mode.
  • Page 37 display "My Location" as an information list. Press the key to switch between information list mode and electronic compass mode. Press the  / key to switch the information of the selected member. The current member sequence will be displayed at the top of the interface.

  • Page 38: Main Menu Functions

    Requesting Someone Else's Position After successfully acquiring the GPS position, press the key to switch to the "My Location" information interface. Press the  / key to select the pre-programmed member sequence (01-20). The sequence and call name will be displayed on the first line.

  • Page 39: Using Shortcuts

    Use the  or  keys to select the desired parameter. When you have selected the parameter to be set, press the to confirm your selection. This will save your setting and bring you back to the main menu. To cancel your changes, press the key, which will reset that menu item and exit the menu entirely.
  • Page 40 Quick Access Short-Cuts: +1: Quickly enter zones selection. Up to 10 zones can be stored, each storing 100 channels. +2: Quickly enter the scanner settings to set the VFO scan range, scan recovery method, and CTCSS/DCS scan. +3: Quickly enter the radio settings (overall walkie-talkie settings).

  • Page 41: Appendix A - Troubleshooting Guide

    Appendix A — Troubleshooting Guide Issue Analysis Solution The battery may be Remove and reattach installed improperly. the battery. The battery power Recharge or replace Cannot turn on the may be depleted. the battery. radio. The battery contacts Clean the battery may be dirty or contacts or replace damaged.
  • Page 42 You may be Change the frequency interrupted by radios or adjust the squelch using the same level. frequency. Hear unknown voices or noise Change or set The radio may be set signaling for the with no signaling in current channel to analog mode.

  • Page 43: Appendix B - Technical Specifications

    Appendix B — Technical Specifications General 144 to 148 MHz, Channel Capacity 222-225MHz, 420 to 450 MHz Channel Spacing 16K0F3E/11K0F3E Input Voltage -16 dBm>1GHz, -16 dBm>1GHz Battery Life: 5% TX, 5% RX, 90% Li-on: 15 hours @ 5 watts Standby Operating -10˚C to 60˚C temperature...
  • Page 44 Receiver 88-108MHz, 108-136 MHz, 136-174 MHz, 220- Frequency Range 260 MHz, 350-390 MHz, 400-520 MHz (Scan Receiver) Sensitivity: 12 dB -120 dBm SINAD Adjacent Channel -60 dBm Selectivity Intermodulation and -70 dBm Rejection Rated Audio Power 0.75 Watts @ 16 Ω Output Rated Audio ≤5%...

  • Page 45: Appendix C - Shortcut Menu Operations

    Appendix C — Shortcut Menu Operations Menu Name Setting Description Enter the zone list, ZONE 1~ ZONE Zone Select access the zone, and select a zone. Create a new Zone Alpha Numeric Add Zone and Provide a Zone Entry Name Zone ZONE 1~ ZONE Enter the zone list and...
  • Page 46 Search for CTCSS CTCSS Tone (Range 67-254.1, a total of 50 tones). Scan SubCode Search for DCS Code (Range 023N-754I, a total of 210 tones). Scanned CTCDD/ DCS are saved to both Scan RX and TX locations (default is all, RX and TX are the same).
  • Page 47 Turn off power save. Higher battery consumption, shorter standby time. Power Save Turn on power save. More power-efficient but you may miss the first few syllables before receiver turns Turn Off the radio’s VOX. VOX Switch Radio Setting Turn on the radio’s VOX.
  • Page 48 When VOX is enabled, set the VOX delay to extend the transmission time and prevent it VOX Delay 0.5……2.0s from stopping too early. Adjustable in 0.1-second increments, offering a total of 16 settings. Allows continuous transmission with no time limit. Sets the maximum transmission time Radio...
  • Page 49 Disables the Roger function. Releasing the PTT key will not produce Roger audio. Roger Tone Activates the Roger function. Sends an end-of-transmission tone to indicate that the transmission has ended. Disables key confirmation tone. Radio Setting Key Beep Activates key confirmation tone, providing audible feedback for key...
  • Page 50 Show preset picture Picture when the radio powers Power on Display battery Display Battery Voltage voltage when the radio powers on. Display call sign when Station ID the radio powers on. Disables dual watch and dual receive. NOTE: The single watch menu will be automatically added.
  • Page 51 Sounds alarm through On Site Sound your radio speaker only. Transmits a cycling Transmit Sound Alarm Mode tone over-the-air. Transmits '119' (911 in reverse) followed Transmit Code by the ANI code over- the-air. The radio speaker blocks the alarm sound. Alarm Tone The radio speaker sounds an alarm.
  • Page 52 No DTMF side tones are heard. Side tones are heard DT-ST only from manually keyed DTMF codes. DTMF Side Side tones are Tone heard only from ANI-ST automatically keyed DTMF codes. All DTMF side tones DT+ANI are heard. No ID is sent. Radio The selected Setting...
  • Page 53 The following configurations will 1000Hz transmit accordingly: PTT + SK2= Transmits 1000Hz Tone Burst PTT + SK2= Transmits 1450Hz 1450Hz Tone Burst Tone Burst PTT + SK2= Transmits 1750Hz 1750Hz Tone Burst PTT + SK2= Transmits 2100Hz 2100Hz Tone Burst Radio Setting Disable squelch tail...
  • Page 54 Toggle FM radio on/ FM Radio off. Scan Toggle scan on/off. Function Search Toggle search on/off. Toggle VOX on/off. TX Power Toggle Power Levels. Enter a call sign, up to Station ID 7 letters. Disable DTMF function. DTMF Enable Manual DTMF Typing function.
  • Page 55 Turns off the positioning system. Long press of the key is ineffective. Turns on the Receiver positioning system. Press and hold the key to enter GPS mode. Sets the time zone of Time Zone -12 to 0 to + 12 the region.
  • Page 56 View the current channel receiver frequency and allow changes. Input the RX Frequency frequency using the keypad, then press the key to save. View the current channel transmitter frequency and allow changes. Input the TX Frequency frequency using the keypad, then press the key to save.
  • Page 57 Mutes the speaker of the transceiver in the absence of a specific and continuous sub-audible signal. If the station you are listening to does not transmit this specific Rx CTCSS Off;67-254.1 and continuous signal, you will not hear anything. Manually Type in Any CTCSS Tone to Use a Custom Non-standard CTCSS...
  • Page 58 Transmits a specific low-level digital signal Tx DCS Off,023N-754I to unlock the squelch of a distant receiver. Disables encrypted mode, making conversations not private. Activates encryption mode to ensure Encryption Program the privacy of your Channel- conversations. Note: Under To use the encryption Channel function, the other Mode...
  • Page 59 MR/Channel mode is displayed in NAME format. Note: Name NAME allows CPS programming or editing of the channel name. CH. Display Mode MR/Channel mode is Under Channel displayed in frequency Mode format. MR/Channel mode is Channels # displayed in channel number format.
  • Page 60 The PTT button on the channel is always allowed. Disables the PTT button on a channel that is already in use. Busy CH. The transceiver will Lockout sound a beep tone and will not transmit if the PTT button is pressed when a Program channel is already in Channel-...
  • Page 61 Select HIGH transmitter power High when in VFO/ Frequency mode. Select MEDIUM Transmit transmitter power Medium Power when in VFO/ Frequency mode. Select LOW transmitter power when in VFO/ Frequency mode. Wideband (25 kHz Wide(25K) Program bandwidth). Bandwidth Channel- Narrowband (12.5 kHz Under Narrow (12.5K) bandwidth).
  • Page 62 Mutes the speaker of the transceiver in the absence of a specific low-level digital signal. Rx DCS Off,023N-754I If the station you are listening to does not transmit this specific signal, you will not hear anything. Program Transmits a specific Channel- and continuous Under...
  • Page 63 Disables encrypted mode, making conversations not private. Activates encryption Encryption mode to ensure the privacy of your conversations. Note: To use the encryption Program function, the other Channel- party's radio must Under also have encryption activated and be Mode tuned to the same DCS code.
  • Page 64 MR/Channel mode is displayed in NAME format. Note: Name NAME allows CPS programming or editing of the channel name. CH. Display Mode MR/Channel mode is Frequency displayed in frequency format. MR/Channel mode is Program Channels # displayed in channel Channel- number format.
  • Page 65 The PTT button on the channel is always allowed. Disables the PTT button on a channel Busy CH. that is already in use. Lockout The transceiver will sound a beep tone and will not transmit if the PTT button is pressed when a channel is already in Program use.
  • Page 66 Create new or modify existing channels (1 Channel CH001-CH100 through 100) so they Memory can be accessed from Program MR/Channel Mode. Channel- Delete the Under programmed information from the Mode Channel specified channel (1 CH001-CH100 Delete through 100) so it can be reprogrammed or left empty.

  • Page 67: Appendix D - Dcs Table

    Appendix D — DCS Table DCS Code List Code Code Code Code Code D023N D025N D026N D031N D032N D036N D043N D047N D051N D053N D054N D065N D071N D072N D073N D074N D114N D115N D116N D122N D125N D131N D132N D134N D143N D145N D152N D155N D156N D162N...
  • Page 68 D731N D732N D734N D743N D754N D023I D025I D026I D031I D032I D036I D043I D047I D051I D053I D054I D065I D071I D072I D073I D074I D114I D115I D116I D122I D125I D131I D132I D134I D143I D145I D152I D155I D156I D162I D165I D172I D174I D205I D212I D223I D225I D226I...

  • Page 69: Appendix E - Ctcss Table

    Appendix E — CTCSS Table CTCSS CHART (Hz) Freq. Freq. Freq. Freq. Freq. 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 159.8 162.2 165.5 167.9 171.3...
  • Page 70 No part of this handbook may be copied, modified, translated, or distributed in any form without prior written authorization from our department. BTECH Radios Made in China, Designed in South Dakota www.baofengtech.com...
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