is there an extended battery as in the previous models?
1326769
The uv-5r and the bf-f8+ take the same extended battery . According to Baofeng's website all accessories work for the ur-5r and bf-f8. Hope this helps
1326770
Yes. The extended batt pack "Baofeng 7.4v 3800mAh Li-ion Battery" fits perfectly and greatly extends your RX time. The "Pofung BF-S112 Two Way Radio Speaker" mic also fits nicely also. Just add an antenna like "NAGOYA NA-771 DUAL BAND 144/430Mhz U/V SMA-F Antenna For BAOFENG UV-5R WOUXUN KG-UVD1P" and they increase the range of the device so much you can work an overhead satellite. I purchased all three via Amazon, great deal.
343612
Not at all. This is form-fitting to the original battery, and extended ones are WAY bigger; they bulge out quite a bit more (At least for the 7000MAH ones) The ones by Anker I suggest, and the battery door doubles as a case. Hope this helps :)
1013724
Yes. It is required. I had to purchase it after buying this particular extended battery.
193187
Not sure, but battery has been in daily use with NO problems. It is larger than the original as in "extended."
511781
I think it is the standard battery. The extended come with a the extra back cover
1572602
You get an extra housing with the limited edition LCD package. Do not buy from here, there is no such thing as extended battery with touch screen. Found out the hard way and hang to return
891873
I'm not sure. I believe all extended batteries are the save size, but not all phones are. This is particular to the phone.
1142142
There isn't space for an extended battery, like a cell phone has. I invested in a 2nd pack here from amazon.
870944
I don't have the extended battery with a different back. I have the standard 2600 mAh Anker battery and it is white..
185108
No as far as I know, but you can use the seidio for extended battery with no issues
1556003
The one I purchased didn't; which is what I wanted...less bulk when traveling. Also, and no way claiming expertise, but seem to recall instructions on battery vacuum that I recently bought stating something along the lines of: "Do not leave in charging position all the time"; so I unplug after fully charged which strikes me as a major inconsistency (???).
150937
No. Note that this model uses a non-rechargeable battery which may be difficult to obtain depending on where you live.
1448625
I have had two for several years - I have not found battery use to be an issue = not sure of the length because it is not an issue.
145576
Good for you J. Chun! I just ordered the black color that went just available today. I hope I will get the extended battery.
803789
Yes. I actually have an extra battery that I can keep charged if necessary. You can also purchase an extended battery.
1023712
You should contact Sony or look up extended battery on their site to make sure. That's how I did and got the product info and then looked on Amazon to buy.
487429
No.... However I did purchase this item in 2012. It's been Over a year and the battery life is actually still longer than that of the original.