Charging; Chapter 3. Basic Operation; Quick Start Guide - Baofeng BF-88ST User Manual

Charging

How to use the USB desktop charger:
1. Plug the USB connector into a suitable USB power source. LED will become YELLOW indicating
ready to commence the charging cycle.
2. Place either the Radio (OFF) or just the battery into charger. Charger LED will show RED indicating
the charging cycle has commenced.
3. When the LED turns GREEN, charging has completed and the radio or battery should be removed
from the desktop charger.
NOTE
1. Before inserting the battery, it is abnormal if the charging indicator blinks.
2. Wait until the indicator is stable before placing battery in charger.
3. When the battery is properly inserted, the indicator turns red and starts the charging process. If the
indicator blinks, then the battery is damaged or the temperature is too high or too low.
Installing external headset
Gently displace (do not remove) the speaker jack cover, insert the headset into the speaker jack.
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Chapter 3. Basic operation

Quick Start Guide

1. Carefully open the box and remove radio body, battery and antenna.
2. Install battery in radio body until it clicks (be gentle!) (See specific directions in previous section)
3. Turn on power knob by twisting gently clockwise. The radio will respond with, "Open the radio, 1, "
or whatever channel is selected by the taller selector.
4. Select your desired channel，radio will respond with "One, Two, etc."
5. Press the PTT and talk!
NOTE
The battery included with the radio generally has enough power in it to test your radio. You should fully
charge the battery for optimal performance.
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. If they
are not in the same frequency, just program via computer. (See chapter 4)
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