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 efciency. 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.
ATTENTION! When programming the radio, start by reading the
factory software data. Then, save this data with your frequencies
and other settings to a new code plug to avoid errors. Use the
programming cable and a PC to set the authorized frequency,
bandwidth, power, etc. Ensure your programming complies with
your FCC (or EU) license certication.
ATTENTION! Before using this product, read the RF Energy
Exposure and Product Safety Guide included with the radio. It
contains important safety instructions and information on RF energy
awareness and control to ensure compliance with applicable
standards and regulations.
FRS, GMRS, MURS, PMR446
Although you might want to use FRS, GMRS, MURS (in the USA), or
PMR446 (in Europe) frequencies, please be aware that restrictions
on these bands make it illegal to use this transceiver on them.
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