Baofeng BF-T8 User Manual

Baofeng BF-T8 User Manual

Portable two-way radio

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USER' S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 USER’ S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 TO USRE Thank you for your favor with our prosucts. We believe that this easy-to-use prosucts will provide dependable and cost-effective communications for you. Our professional two-way radios incorporate the latest in advanced technology and craft. So you will be pleased with the quality and features of our products.
  • Page 3 Function Introduction LCD display monitor Frequency range:FRS 12.5KHz narrow band Output power:H:2W L: 0.5W 750HZ 、1450HZ、2100HZ 50 Groups CTCSS,105 Groups of standard DCS 22 Channels Time-out timer(TOT) Keyboard Beep Key Screen backlight Battery saving function LED Flashlight Monitoring function Keyboard Locks FM Radio:87-108MHz Dual standby function Support USB charging function...
  • Page 4 Safety Information Please read the following information in order to use this two-way radio safely and efficiently. 1.The maintenance work of the two-way radio can only be carried out by professional technical personnel; assembly/dis assembly without permission is prohibited; 2.To avoid problems caused by electromagnetic interference and/or electromagnetic compatibili- ty, please turn off the two-way radio in places with the sign “Please turn off two-way radio”, such as hospitals and other health care facilities.
  • Page 5 Familiar with the machine LED Flashlight Power and Volume Knob Antenna Earphone Socket LAMP Button LCD Screens ] Button PTT Button MONI Button MENU Button MENU MONI FM Button ] Button Microphone Micro USB Speaker...
  • Page 6 Description of the Buttons [Power and Volume]: Power switch, adjust the volume. [PTT]:When transmitting, press this button and speak to the microphone; release the button to receive. [FM]:Press the button once to turn on the FM radio function, and then press the button again to turn off the FM radio function.
  • Page 7 Description of the Buttons Combination key function Call Tone: Press and hold [PTT] button and[MONI]button to transmit 1750Hz tone signaling,Release the [MONI]button to exit;Press and hold [PTT] button and[FM]button to transmit 1450Hz tone signaling;Press and hold [PTT] button and[ ]button to transmit 1750Hz tone signaling.
  • Page 8 LCD icon and function description Icon Icon name Description Receiving and Transmitting Receiving display: ,Transmitting display: Normal mode display Display current channel, Press the[△]/[▽]button to select frequency; PMR and FRS mode display channels Battery level indicator The more cells in the display, the more power the battery Channel number indication 01-22 When "+"...
  • Page 9 LCD icon and function description Icon Icon name Description Dual Standby When "L" is displayed, it represents low power transmission of the current channel; when is not displayed, it represents high power Low Power(Normal Mode) transmission. Narrow Band When "N" is displayed, it represents in the Narrow-band mode; when is not displayed, it represents in the broad-band mode (Normal Mode) CTCSS:50 Group(Normal Mode) 38 Group(FRS/PMR)
  • Page 10 Menu Item List Menu Display Character Set Options RXCODE(Receive CTCSS/DCS) OFF,ctcss,dcs TXCODE(Transmit CTCSS/DCS) OFF,ctcss,dcs SQL (Squelch level) 0--9 (Factory set to level 3) LIGHT (Backlight) OFF/ON /Key BEEP(Keyboard Beep) OFF/ON OFF/1---5 level PWR(Transmission power) HIGH/LOW TDR(Dual standby) ON/OFF narrow band NARROW SAVE(Power saving mode) OFF/ON...
  • Page 11 Menu Item List Select the RX CODE 1)Press the [MENU] button to enter into the MENU mode.press the[△]/[▽]button to select 01 and display RXCODE; 2)Press the [MENU] button to enter the MENU item; 3)Press the[△]/[▽]button to select the required code: OFF/67.0 - 754N; Note:CTCSS:67Hz-254.1Hz(50 group) DCS:023N-754N/023I-754I(104 group) 4)Press the[△]/[▽]button to select the CTCSS/DCS;...
  • Page 12 Menu Item List 4)Press the[△]/[▽]button to select the CTC/DCS; 5)Press [MENU] button to confirm; 6)Press[PTT]or[MONI]button exit to the menu mode. Squelch Level 1)Press the [MENU] button to enter into the MENU mode.press the[△]/[▽]button to select 03 and display SQL; 2)Press the [MENU] button to enter the MENU item; 3)Press the[△]/[▽]button to select:0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9.(The lowest level is 0,The highest level is 9 Usually set to level 3) 4)Press [MENU] button to confirm;...
  • Page 13 Menu Item List 2)Press the [MENU] button to enter the MENU item; 3)Press the[△]/[▽]button to select:ON/OFF/KEY; 4)Press [MENU] button to confirm; 5)Press[PTT]or[MONI]button exit to the menu mode. Keyboard Beep 1)Press the [MENU] button to enter into the MENU mode.press the[△]/[▽]button to select 05 and display BEEP;...
  • Page 14 Menu Item List 2)Press the [MENU] button to enter the MENU item; 3)Press the[△]/[▽]button to select:OFF/1/2/3/4/5; 4)Press [MENU] button to confirm; 5)Press[PTT]or[MONI]button exit to the menu mode. Note:The minimum sensitivity is 5,when background noise is high to use. The highest sensitivity is 1,when background noise is low to use. When VOX is opened,VOX icon appears in the upper left corner of the LCD.
  • Page 15 Menu Item List Dual Standby 1)Press the [MENU] button to enter into the MENU mode.press the[△]/[▽]button to select 08 and display TDR; 2)Press the [MENU] button to enter the MENU item; 3)Press the[△]/[▽]button to select:OFF/ON; 4)Press [MENU] button to confirm; 5)Press[PTT]or[MONI]button exit to the menu mode.
  • Page 16 Menu Item List Power Saving Mode 1)Press the [MENU] button to enter into the MENU mode.press the[△]/[▽]button to select 10 and display SAVE; 2)Press the [MENU] button to enter the MENU item; 3)Press the[△]/[▽]button to select:ON/OFF; 4)Press [MENU] button to confirm; 5)Press[PTT]or[MONI]button exit to the menu mode.
  • Page 17 Menu Item List Busy Channel Lockout(BCLO) 1)Press the [MENU] button to enter into the MENU mode.press the[△]/[▽]button to select 12 and display BCLO; 2)Press the [MENU] button to enter the MENU item; 3)Press the[△]/[▽]button to select:ON/OFF; 4)Press [MENU] button to confirm; 5)Press[PTT]or[MONI]button exit to the menu mode.
  • Page 18 Menu Item List Weather Forecast Menu Setting 1)Press the [MENU] button to enter into the MENU mode.press the[△]/[▽]button to select 14 and display WEATHE; 2)Press the [MENU] button to enter the MENU item; 3)Press the[△]/[▽]button to select:OFF/ON 4)Press [MENU] button to confirm; 5)Press[PTT]button exit to the menu mode.
  • Page 19 Menu Item List CH1: 162.550 CH2: 162.400 CH3: 162.475 CH4: 162.425 CH5: 162.450 CH6: 162.500 CH7: 162.525 CH8: 161.650 CH9: 161.775 CH10:161.750 CH11:162.000 Language 1)Press the [MENU] button to enter into the MENU mode.press the[△]/[▽]button to select 15 and display VOICE; 2)Press the [MENU] button to enter the MENU item;...
  • Page 20 CTCSS List for PMR Mode Serial Serial Serial Serial number number number number 100.0 151.4 233.6 67.0 103.5 156.7 241.8 71.9 107.2 162.2 250.3 74.4 110.9 167.9 77.0 114.8 173.8 79.7 118.8 179.9 82.5 123.0 186.2 85.4 127.3 192.8 88.5 131.8 203.5 91.5...
  • Page 21 CDCSS List for PMR Mode Serial Serial Serial Serial Code Code Code Code number number number number...
  • Page 22 CDCSS List for PMR Mode Serial Serial Serial Code Code Code number number number...
  • Page 23 Technical Specification General Frequency range   UHF:462-467MHz Memory channels 16 Groups Operation temperature      -20℃—+50℃ Operation voltage DC 3.7V Mode of operation Simplex Frequency stability           ±2.5ppm Antenna impedance          50Ω Receiver Transmitter Sensitivity <0.16uv (12dB SINAD) RF Power ≤2W Squelch Sensitivity            <0.2uv Maximum deviation           ≤±5KHz Audio power ≥380mW Spurious emission ≤-60dB Audio distortion <10% Transmission current         ≤1000mA Intermediation(W/N)          ≥65dB Preemphasis Character     6dB per octave Receiver current ≤380mA...
  • Page 24 FCC Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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