Keypad Lock; Monitor Mode Feature; Channel Scanning - Baofeng E88 Series Owner's Manual

Keypad Lock

To avoid accidentally changing the radio settings, press the
display. [PTT], and
Talking on Your Radio
To talk to others using the radio:
(1) Press and hold the [PTT] button and speak in a clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away from the microphone. While
you are transmitting, the TX→ icon appears on the display. To avoid cutting off the first part of your transmission, pause
slightly after pressing the [PTT] button before you start talking.
(2) When you have finished speaking, release the [PTT] button. You can now receive incoming calls. While receiving, RX
displays.

Monitor Mode Feature

Your radio allows you to listen for weak signals on the current channel at the press of a key. To turn ON Monitor mode: Press
and hold button for 2 seconds until two beeps sound. The receiver circuit stays open, and both noise and weak signals
can be heard. The RXicon blinks. To turn OFF Monitor mode: Press and hold
"Normal" mode; two beeps sound and the RX icon stops blinking and disappears.

Channel Scanning

Your radio can scan all 16 channels for activity. To enter, quickly press the
Your radio will rapidly scan each of the 16 channels and stop on any active channel. Your radio will resume scanning after 5
seconds when the channel is no longer active. When you press the [PTT] button to transmit on an active channel, the
scanning function will stop and remain on the active channel for 10 seconds before resuming scan when [PTT] button is no
longer pressed. To resume scanning, quickly press the
keys will still be active. Repeat the same procedure to unlock the keypad.
button for 2 seconds. The
button for 2 seconds to return to
button. Repeat the same procedure to exit.
or button.
5
icon will appear on the