{"product_id":"bf-tech-ca-bf-f8x3-8w-tri-band-vhf-1-25m-uhf-amateur-ham-radio","title":"BF-TECH CA BF-F8X3 8W Tri-Band VHF\/1.25M\/UHF Amateur Ham Radio","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n\/* --- Verified Fleetwood Digital PDP CSS --- *\/\n.fd-feature-list {\n  list-style: none;\n  padding: 0;\n  margin: 20px 0;\n}\n.fd-feature-list li {\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: flex-start;\n  margin-bottom: 15px;\n  font-size: 1.1em;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n}\n.fd-feature-list .icon {\n  font-size: 1.5em;\n  margin-right: 15px;\n  margin-top: -2px;\n  min-width: 25px;\n  text-align: center;\n}\n.fd-feature-list .fd-feature-content {\n  flex: 1;\n}\n.fd-feature-list .fd-feature-title {\n  font-weight: bold;\n  color: #333;\n  display: block;\n}\n.fd-feature-list .fd-feature-description {\n  color: #555;\n}\n\n\/* === SPECIFICATIONS MATRIX BASE STYLES === *\/\n.specs-table {\n  width: 100%;\n  border-collapse: collapse;\n  margin-top: 20px;\n}\n.specs-table th, .specs-table td {\n  border: 1px solid #ddd;\n  padding: 10px;\n  text-align: left;\n}\n.specs-table th {\n  background-color: #f9f9f9;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  width: 40%;\n}\n.specs-table thead {\n  display: table-header-group;\n}\n.specs-table tr:nth-child(even) {\n  background-color: #fdfdfd;\n}\n\n\/* --- Improved Mobile Layout (Stacked w\/ Colon) --- *\/\n@media (max-width: 600px) {\n  .specs-table { \n    border: 0 !important; \n  }\n  .specs-table thead { \n    display: none !important;\n  }\n  \n  .specs-table tr:not([style*=\"f1f5f9\"]) {\n    border-bottom: 3px solid #000 !important;\n    margin-bottom: 15px !important;\n    display: block !important;\n    width: 100% !important;\n    box-sizing: border-box !important;\n  }\n  \n  .specs-table tbody tr:not([style*=\"f1f5f9\"]) td:first-child {\n    display: none !important;\n  }\n  \n  .specs-table td {\n    display: block !important;\n    width: 100% !important;\n    box-sizing: border-box !important;\n    border: none !important;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee !important; \n    padding: 10px !important;\n    text-align: left !important;\n    white-space: normal !important;\n  }\n  \n  .specs-table tr[style*=\"f1f5f9\"] {\n    display: block !important;\n    width: 100% !important;\n    margin-top: 10px !important;\n    border: none !important;\n  }\n  \n  .specs-table tr[style*=\"f1f5f9\"] td[colspan=\"2\"] {\n    display: block !important;\n    width: 100% !important;\n    text-align: center !important;\n    font-weight: bold !important;\n    font-size: 1.1em !important;\n    color: #2a6496 !important;\n    background-color: #e6f2f8 !important;\n    border: 1px solid #bce8f1 !important;\n    border-bottom: 3px solid #2a6496 !important;\n    padding: 12px 10px !important;\n    box-sizing: border-box !important;\n  }\n  \n  .specs-table td[data-label]::before {\n    content: attr(data-label) \":\";\n    display: block !important;\n    font-weight: bold !important;\n    text-align: left !important;\n    margin-bottom: 5px !important;\n    color: #111 !important;\n    position: static !important; \n    width: auto !important;\n    padding-right: 0 !important;\n  }\n  \n  .specs-table tr:last-child { \n    border-bottom: 0 !important; \n  }\n  .specs-table td:last-child { \n    border-bottom: 0 !important; \n  }\n}\n\n\/* === GENERAL NOTICE BLOCK STYLES === *\/\n.fd-notice-block {\n  background-color: #f8f9fa; \n  border: 1px solid #ddd;\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  padding: 16px;\n  margin: 20px 0;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n.fd-notice-title {\n  font-weight: bold;\n  font-size: 1.1em;\n  margin-top: 0;\n  margin-bottom: 10px;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlock three distinct amateur bands in a single portable chassis with the \u003cstrong\u003eBF-TECH CA BF-F8X3 8W Tri-Band Amateur Ham Radio\u003c\/strong\u003e. Engineered for operators who want maximum band flexibility without carrying multiple handhelds, the BF-F8X3 adds full support for the popular \u003cstrong\u003e1.25-Meter (222 MHz) amateur band\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside standard 2-Meter VHF and 70-Centimeter UHF coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating under standard \u003cstrong\u003eITU Region 2 amateur frequency allocations (144–148 MHz VHF, 222–225 MHz 1.25M, and 430–450 MHz UHF)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this transceiver packs up to \u003cstrong\u003e8 Watts of selectable RF output\u003c\/strong\u003e into an ultra-compact form factor. The 1.25M band provides an uncluttered, clear alternative for local repeater operations, club nets, and simplex communications in congested metropolitan areas. Equipped with dual-line display monitoring, a full DTMF keypad, and dedicated multi-band antenna hardware, the BF-F8X3 is an indispensable rig for versatile amateur communications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- AMATEUR RADIO LICENSING NOTICE BLOCK --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fd-notice-block\" style=\"border-top: 4px solid #2a6496; background-color: #f0f7fc;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fd-notice-title\" style=\"color: #2a6496;\"\u003e📻 Amateur Radio Licensing Notice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThis is an amateur radio transceiver. An \u003cstrong\u003eAmateur Radio Operator Certificate\u003c\/strong\u003e issued by \u003cstrong\u003eInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)\u003c\/strong\u003e (or an FCC Amateur License for US operators) is required to operate this equipment. Licensed operators are responsible for ensuring station operation complies with the guidelines set out in \u003cstrong\u003eISED RBR-4\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FULFILLMENT NOTICE BLOCK --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fd-notice-block\" style=\"border-top: 4px solid #52b753; background-color: #f0fdf4; border-color: #bbf7d0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fd-notice-title\" style=\"color: #15803d;\"\u003e📦 Direct Warehouse Dispatch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0; color: #166534;\"\u003eAll BF-TECH CA products \u003cstrong\u003eship direct from the BF-TECH CA distribution facility in Ontario\u003c\/strong\u003e. Orders are processed rapidly for reliable domestic carrier delivery anywhere across Canada with zero border delays or import brokerage fees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Product Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fd-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e📻\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fd-feature-content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fd-feature-title\"\u003eTrue Tri-Band Amateur Coverage:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"fd-feature-description\"\u003eOperate across three North American amateur bands: 2-Meter VHF (144–148 MHz), 1.25-Meter VHF (222–225 MHz), and 70-Centimeter UHF (430–450 MHz) with synchronized dual-line monitoring.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e⚡\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fd-feature-content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fd-feature-title\"\u003e8-Watt Tri-Power Selectable Output:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"fd-feature-description\"\u003eAdjustable High, Medium, and Low RF output levels allow you to punch into fringe repeaters across all three bands or throttle down power to conserve battery life.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e📶\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fd-feature-content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fd-feature-title\"\u003eDedicated 220 MHz Antenna Architecture:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"fd-feature-description\"\u003eIncludes specialized antenna hardware tuned specifically for efficient transmission and low SWR across the unique 1.25M amateur band.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e🎙️\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fd-feature-content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fd-feature-title\"\u003eFull DTMF Keypad \u0026amp; Node Control:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"fd-feature-description\"\u003eFront tactile keypad enables direct VFO frequency tuning, custom repeater offset programming, CTCSS\/DCS tone squelch, and DTMF dialing for remote Autopatch, IRLP, and EchoLink nodes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e🔋\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fd-feature-content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fd-feature-title\"\u003eRechargeable Li-ion Power System:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"fd-feature-description\"\u003eIncludes a high-capacity 7.4V rechargeable Lithium-ion battery pack and a 110V AC desktop rapid drop-in charging cradle for dependable field readiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e🎧\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fd-feature-content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fd-feature-title\"\u003eStandard K1 2-Pin Accessory Interface:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"fd-feature-description\"\u003eFully compatible with standard Kenwood-style 2-pin (3.5mm\/2.5mm) speaker microphones, acoustic surveillance headsets, and PC programming cables.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs-table\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransceiver Body\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x BF-TECH CA BF-F8X3 Tri-Band Handheld Transceiver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntenna System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncludes flexible high-gain whip antenna hardware (SMA-Female)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x 7.4V Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharging Hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x 110V AC Rapid Desktop Drop-In Charging Dock \u0026amp; 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