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- Page 1 BF-88ST Scan User Manual for details!
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Wide/Narrow Bandwidth Setting ·······················································································07 ···························································································································07 What’s in the Box? Voice Prompt ················································································································09 Thanks for choosing BAOFENG two way radio. We recommend you to check the items listed in the Low Battery Indication ····································································································10 following table before discarding the package box. Squelch ·······················································································································11 Time-Out-Timer(TOT) ·····································································································12... -
Page 3: Battery Maintenance
Chapter 2. Getting Familiar Battery Maintenance Caution Please use BAOFENG designated battery; other batteries can cause explosion. Channel knob Antenna Note Power/ volume knob 1. Do not short-circuit the battery terminals or dispose of in fire. Do not disassemble the battery by yourself. -
Page 4: Charging
The BF-88ST is a cost effective FRS radio. It can communicate with any other brand of radio that with FRS frequency, but without spending an exorbitant amount of cash! You just need to make sure they are in the same channels/frequencies, and this can be simply checked by using the software. -
Page 5: Battery Save Function
Battery Save Function Busy Channel Lockout This function can be set by the software. You can turn on/off this function via software. By turning on this function the standby time can be much longer. A: If the current channel does not have CTCSS/DC, when there is a signal, TX prohibited when you press PTT. -
Page 6: Voice Prompt
Voice Prompt If the microphone is sensitive enough, the radio will start transmit. If the microphone is not sensitive enough, the radio cannot collect your voice. Please adjust your voice 1. The voice prompt can be selected to “ON/OFF” through the menu voice/Beep Tone of the “Optional volume to guarantee smooth communications. -
Page 7: Low Battery Indication
Low Battery Indication Squelch When the radio is in transmitting or standby, if the battery capacity reaches the predetermined low level, The squelch level will determine the signal strength at which the radio speaker is turned on. If the the indicator light blinks red, and a low battery alert tone will be heard. The indicating tone will be squelch level is low, the background noise of the radio speakers will be higher, the corresponding “Please change the battery”. -
Page 8: Time-Out-Timer(Tot)
Time-Out-Timer (TOT) QT/DQT (CTCSS/DCS) This feature provides a safety switch that limits transmission time to a programmed value. This will QT/DQT (CTCSS/ DCS) is the sub-audible signaling, to prevent the radio from receiving unwanted promote battery conservation by not allowing you to make excessively long transmissions, and in the signals on the same frequency. -
Page 9: Side Key Custom Setting (Monitor/Alarm)
Side Key Custom Setting (Monitor/Alarm) D023I D025I D026I D031I D032I D043I D047I D051I D054I D065I You can custom the second side key as Monitor key or Alarm key by programming in the CPS software. D071I D072I D073I D074I D114I D115I D116I D125I D131I... -
Page 10: Chapter 4. Computer Programming
4. Connect your BF-88ST with Computer (1). USB (or serial) programming cable connects with the computer end. (2). Connect the other end of the cable with your BF-88ST. Chapter 4. Computer Programming (3). When the both ends have been connected, turn on your radio. Make sure it has enough power during the programming procedure. -
Page 11: Chapter 5. Trouble Shooting Guide
Check the connection of the programming cable and computer serial port. c. Check to find if the BF-88ST battery level is low or depleted. If it is please replace or charge the Other radios cannot receive 1. - Page 12 Before using this radio, read this guide which contains important operating instructions for safe usage Your BAOFENG two way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines: and RF energy awareness and control for compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
- Page 13 Forbidden: 3. When operating in front of the face, worn on the body, always place the radio in a BAOFENG approved 1. Do not use charger outdoors or in moist environments, use only in dry locations/conditions.
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Page 14: Appendix B-Specifications
Appendix B-Specifications Frequency Stability 5ppm Current 80mA(when standby) 200mA(when working) General Audio Response +712.5dB Model Number BF-88ST Transmitter Frequency Range Frequency Range Channel Number Output Power US: 0.5/2W Working Voltage DC 3.7V Modulation mode 16KF￠3E Working Temperature -10°C … +50°C...