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Walkie Talkie
Model: BF-888s
THANK YOU!
We are grateful for your choice of our transceiver. We believe that this
easy-to-use transceiver 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. Please read this manual carefully to ensure you know how
to properly operate the radio before use.

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  • Page 1 Walkie Talkie Model: BF-888s THANK YOU! We are grateful for your choice of our transceiver. We believe that this easy-to-use transceiver 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 2: Unpacking And Checking Equipments

    PRECAUTIONS 1. Refer service to qualified technicians only. 2. Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason. 3. Do not expose the transceiver under direct sunlight long time or to extremely hot condition. 4. Do not place the transceiver on the unstable surface. 5.

  • Page 3: Supplied Accessories

    Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, please contact the dealers immediately. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Item Name Quantity Antenna Handstrap...

  • Page 4: Installing/Removing The Battery Pack

    The new or stored (more than two months) battery pack, which can not reach its full capacity for the first charging. After 2 or 3 times charging and discharging, it can reach full charge. Just see the following instructions: 1. Plug the adapter into an electric socket. 2.

  • Page 5: Installing The Antenna

    CAUTION: 1.Do not short-circuit the terminals of the battery or throw the battery into the fire. 2.Do not disassemble the battery pack yourself. INSTALLING THE ANTENNA Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the transceiver by holding the antenna at its base and turning it clockwise until secure.

  • Page 6: Installing The Belt Clip

    NOTE: The antenna is neither a handle, a key ring retainer, nor a speaker, microphone attachment point. Using the antenna in these ways may damage the antenna and degrade your transceiver’s performance. INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP If necessary, install the belt clip into the location on the back of the battery. (See Figure) NOTE: If the belt clip is not installed, its mounting location may get hot during...

  • Page 7: Getting Acquainted

    GETTING ACQUAINTED...

  • Page 8: Power Switch/Volume Control

    A. Led Indicator-- The LED indicator lights continuously red when transmitting. And lights green when in reception condition. Channel Switch—Rotate it to select the channel. No.16 channel is scanning channel. C. POWER SWITCH/VOLUME CONTROL Turn clockwise to switch ON the transceiver. Turn counterclockwise fully to switch OFF the transceiver.

  • Page 9: Adjusting The Volume

    Turn the power switch/volume control clockwise. You will hear a beep and speech, indicating the transceiver is ON. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Hold Monitor button down to listen to audio level while rotating the Power switch/Volume control. Rotate clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease volume.

  • Page 11: Time-Out Timer (Tot)

    ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS: SQUELCH LEVEL The purpose of Squelch is to mute the speaker when no signals are present (Squelch OFF). With the squelch level correctly set, you will hear sound only while actually receiving signals (Squelch ON). The squelch level can be adjusted via program software.

  • Page 12: Emergency Alarm

    have begun speaking into the microphone. When you operate the VOX function, you must use an optional headset with microphone. 1.When operating the VOX function, be sure to set the VOX Gain level which allows the transceiver to recognize the sound levels. 2.If the microphone is too sensitive, the transceiver will begin transmitting when there is noise in the background.

  • Page 13: Busy Channel Lockout (Bcl)

    BUSY CHANNEL LOCK-OUT (BCL) Busy Channel Lock-out function can be turned ON/OFF with program software on every channel. When activated, BCL prevents you from interfering with other parties who may be using the same channel that you selected. Pressing the PTT switch while the channel is in use will cause your transceiver to emit an alert tone and transmission will be inhibited (you cannot transmit).

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting Guide

    SPECIFICATIONS: Frequency Range:400-470MHz RF Rated Power:≦5W Channel Spacing: 12.5kHz and 6.25kHz Channel Capacity:16S Operated Voltage: 3.7V Dimensions:115mm×60mm×33mm Weight: 180g NOTE All specifications are subject to change without notice. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE No Power ·Check battery installation and/or replace batteries. Voltage Capacity Quickly Go Out. The battery life is over, replace new one.
  • Page 15 frequency and the CTCSS are the same, please verify that your group members are within the radio coverage Hear the voice from other groups. Please change your CTCSS for the channel. At the same time, you also need to the CTCSS for all the radios in your group. If you don't like this, you may apply another channel frequency.
  • Page 16 WARRANTY CARD Model: Serial NO.: Dealer: User name: Address: Purchase Date: Tel. NO.: Fax NO.: Zip Code: Warranty Remarks: 1. The consumer keeps the warranty card as the proof for repairing. 2. The card is of validity with the stamp and date. 3.

  • Page 17: Safety Training Information

    SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your BAOFENG radio generates RF electromagnetic en-ergy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as “Occupational Use Only”, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, Warning and the ways to minimize such hazards.
  • Page 18 RF exposure limits of this radio. Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility During transmissions, your BAOFENG radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.

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