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BF-TECH CA UV-5R 8W High-Power Dual-Band Amateur Ham Radio
BF-TECH CA UV-5R 8W High-Power Dual-Band Amateur Ham Radio
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The iconic handheld that transformed amateur radio gets a serious performance upgrade in the BF-TECH CA UV-5R 8W High-Power Dual-Band Amateur Ham Radio. Maintaining the beloved, compact form factor and universal accessory compatibility of the original UV-5R, this high-output edition steps transmitter power up to a full 8 Watts of RF output, giving licensed amateur operators greater reach into distant repeaters and fringe simplex contacts.
Configured specifically for North American amateur spectrum allocations under ITU Region 2 (144–148 MHz 2M VHF and 430–450 MHz 70cm UHF), the UV-5R 8W features tri-power level selection (8W / 4W / 1W) to help balance maximum punch with battery efficiency. With dual-line frequency monitoring, a full DTMF keypad for repeater control, standard CTCSS/DCS privacy tones, and a bright LED flashlight, this radio provides exceptional utility for club net check-ins, field exercises, and emergency communications kits.
📻 Amateur Radio Licensing Notice
This is an amateur radio transceiver. An Amateur Radio Operator Certificate issued by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) (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 ISED RBR-4.
📦 Direct Warehouse Dispatch
All BF-TECH CA products ship direct from the BF-TECH CA distribution facility in Ontario. Orders are processed rapidly for reliable domestic carrier delivery anywhere across Canada with zero border delays or import brokerage fees.
Key Product Features
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8-Watt Tri-Power Selectable Transmitter: Easily switch between High (8W), Medium (4W), and Low (1W) power levels to overcome difficult terrain obstacles or conserve battery life on local simplex.
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ITU Region 2 Dual-Band Allocation: Calibrated for North American 2-Meter VHF (144–148 MHz) and 70-Centimeter UHF (430–450 MHz) amateur bands with dual-watch channel monitoring and VFO tuning.
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Universal UV-5R Accessory Ecosystem: Enjoy 100% backward compatibility with the vast global market of UV-5R accessories, including battery eliminators, high-capacity extended battery packs, cases, and speaker mics.
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Full DTMF Keypad & Node Control: Front tactile keypad enables direct VFO frequency entry, repeater offset configuration, 1750 Hz tone burst, and full DTMF dialing for remote Autopatch, IRLP, and EchoLink control.
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Standard K1 2-Pin Accessory Interface: Fully compatible with standard Kenwood-style 2-pin (3.5mm/2.5mm) external speaker microphones, surveillance acoustic tube earpieces, and PC programming cables.
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Rechargeable Li-ion Power & Rapid Dock: Includes a 7.4V rechargeable Lithium-ion battery pack and a 110V AC desktop rapid drop-in charging cradle with LED charge-status indicators.
What's Included
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Transceiver Body | 1x BF-TECH CA UV-5R 8W Dual-Band Handheld Radio |
| Battery Pack | 1x 7.4V Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack |
| Dual-Band Antenna | 1x Flexible Dual-Band Whip Antenna (SMA-Female) |
| Charging Hardware | 1x 110V AC Rapid Desktop Drop-In Charging Cradle & Power Adapter |
| Audio Accessory | 1x PTT Earpiece with Inline Microphone |
| Carry Hardware | 1x Heavy-Duty Spring Belt Clip & Hand Lanyard |
| Documentation | 1x English Operating Manual |
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Standards & Amateur Service | |
| Brand & Lineup | BF-TECH CA |
| Model Number | UV-5R 8W (Tri-Power High-Power Edition) |
| Radio Service | Amateur Radio Service (Ham) |
| Regulatory Standard | Licensed operators are responsible for operation under ISED RBR-4 guidelines |
| Equipment Certification | Amateur Equipment (Not approved for LMR, FRS, GMRS, or Resource Roads) |
| ITU Regulatory Region | ITU Region 2 (North America) |
| Fulfillment Location | Ships Direct from BF-TECH CA in Ontario, Canada |
| RF & Operating Performance | |
| VHF Operating Range | 144.000 – 148.000 MHz (2M Amateur Band) |
| UHF Operating Range | 430.000 – 450.000 MHz (70cm Amateur Band) |
| Commercial FM Broadcast | 65.0 – 108.0 MHz (Receive Only) |
| RF Output Power | Selectable 8W (High) / 4W (Mid) / 1W (Low) |
| Memory Channels | 128 Channels (Alpha-Numeric Tagging Supported) |
| Channel Spacing | 25 kHz (Wideband) / 12.5 kHz (Narrowband) |
| Sub-Audible Squelch & Tones | 50 CTCSS / 105 DCS / 1750 Hz Tone Burst |
| Hardware & Physical Interfaces | |
| Antenna Interface | Standard SMA Female (50 Ohm) |
| Audio / Programming Jack | Standard K1 2-Pin (Kenwood Standard: 3.5mm / 2.5mm) |
| Battery Chemistry & Voltage | 7.4V Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) |
| Charging System | 110V AC Desktop Drop-in Rapid Charger Included |
| Display Screen | Backlit Dual-Frequency LCD Display |
| Keypad | Full DTMF Numeric Keypad with Backlighting |
| Chassis Construction | Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Shell |
Description
The iconic handheld that transformed amateur radio gets a serious performance upgrade in the BF-TECH CA UV-5R 8W High-Power Dual-Band Amateur Ham Radio. Maintaining the beloved, compact form factor and universal accessory compatibility of the original UV-5R, this high-output edition steps transmitter power up to a full 8 Watts of RF output, giving licensed amateur operators greater reach into distant repeaters and fringe simplex contacts.
Configured specifically for North American amateur spectrum allocations under ITU Region 2 (144–148 MHz 2M VHF and 430–450 MHz 70cm UHF), the UV-5R 8W features tri-power level selection (8W / 4W / 1W) to help balance maximum punch with battery efficiency. With dual-line frequency monitoring, a full DTMF keypad for repeater control, standard CTCSS/DCS privacy tones, and a bright LED flashlight, this radio provides exceptional utility for club net check-ins, field exercises, and emergency communications kits.
📻 Amateur Radio Licensing Notice
This is an amateur radio transceiver. An Amateur Radio Operator Certificate issued by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) (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 ISED RBR-4.
📦 Direct Warehouse Dispatch
All BF-TECH CA products ship direct from the BF-TECH CA distribution facility in Ontario. Orders are processed rapidly for reliable domestic carrier delivery anywhere across Canada with zero border delays or import brokerage fees.
Key Product Features
-
⚡
8-Watt Tri-Power Selectable Transmitter: Easily switch between High (8W), Medium (4W), and Low (1W) power levels to overcome difficult terrain obstacles or conserve battery life on local simplex.
-
📡
ITU Region 2 Dual-Band Allocation: Calibrated for North American 2-Meter VHF (144–148 MHz) and 70-Centimeter UHF (430–450 MHz) amateur bands with dual-watch channel monitoring and VFO tuning.
-
🔄
Universal UV-5R Accessory Ecosystem: Enjoy 100% backward compatibility with the vast global market of UV-5R accessories, including battery eliminators, high-capacity extended battery packs, cases, and speaker mics.
-
🎙️
Full DTMF Keypad & Node Control: Front tactile keypad enables direct VFO frequency entry, repeater offset configuration, 1750 Hz tone burst, and full DTMF dialing for remote Autopatch, IRLP, and EchoLink control.
-
🎧
Standard K1 2-Pin Accessory Interface: Fully compatible with standard Kenwood-style 2-pin (3.5mm/2.5mm) external speaker microphones, surveillance acoustic tube earpieces, and PC programming cables.
-
🔋
Rechargeable Li-ion Power & Rapid Dock: Includes a 7.4V rechargeable Lithium-ion battery pack and a 110V AC desktop rapid drop-in charging cradle with LED charge-status indicators.
What's Included
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Transceiver Body | 1x BF-TECH CA UV-5R 8W Dual-Band Handheld Radio |
| Battery Pack | 1x 7.4V Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack |
| Dual-Band Antenna | 1x Flexible Dual-Band Whip Antenna (SMA-Female) |
| Charging Hardware | 1x 110V AC Rapid Desktop Drop-In Charging Cradle & Power Adapter |
| Audio Accessory | 1x PTT Earpiece with Inline Microphone |
| Carry Hardware | 1x Heavy-Duty Spring Belt Clip & Hand Lanyard |
| Documentation | 1x English Operating Manual |
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Standards & Amateur Service | |
| Brand & Lineup | BF-TECH CA |
| Model Number | UV-5R 8W (Tri-Power High-Power Edition) |
| Radio Service | Amateur Radio Service (Ham) |
| Regulatory Standard | Licensed operators are responsible for operation under ISED RBR-4 guidelines |
| Equipment Certification | Amateur Equipment (Not approved for LMR, FRS, GMRS, or Resource Roads) |
| ITU Regulatory Region | ITU Region 2 (North America) |
| Fulfillment Location | Ships Direct from BF-TECH CA in Ontario, Canada |
| RF & Operating Performance | |
| VHF Operating Range | 144.000 – 148.000 MHz (2M Amateur Band) |
| UHF Operating Range | 430.000 – 450.000 MHz (70cm Amateur Band) |
| Commercial FM Broadcast | 65.0 – 108.0 MHz (Receive Only) |
| RF Output Power | Selectable 8W (High) / 4W (Mid) / 1W (Low) |
| Memory Channels | 128 Channels (Alpha-Numeric Tagging Supported) |
| Channel Spacing | 25 kHz (Wideband) / 12.5 kHz (Narrowband) |
| Sub-Audible Squelch & Tones | 50 CTCSS / 105 DCS / 1750 Hz Tone Burst |
| Hardware & Physical Interfaces | |
| Antenna Interface | Standard SMA Female (50 Ohm) |
| Audio / Programming Jack | Standard K1 2-Pin (Kenwood Standard: 3.5mm / 2.5mm) |
| Battery Chemistry & Voltage | 7.4V Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) |
| Charging System | 110V AC Desktop Drop-in Rapid Charger Included |
| Display Screen | Backlit Dual-Frequency LCD Display |
| Keypad | Full DTMF Numeric Keypad with Backlighting |
| Chassis Construction | Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Shell |
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