Basic Operations; Power On/Off And Volume Adjustment; Choosing A Channel - Baofeng E88 Series Owner's Manual

1. Channel (1-16)
2. Keypad Lock
4. Transmit Status
5. Receive Status
6. Transmit power indicator. Low power only in PMR mode
7. Dual Channel Monitor

Basic Operations

In order to get the most out of your new radio, read this reference guide completely before attempting to operate the unit.

Power on/off and volume adjustment

Rotate the Power/Volume knob clockwise to turn the radio on. Rotate the control clockwise /counter-clockwise to adjust the
volume level as you prefer. To turn the radio off, rotate the control counter-clockwise till hearing a mechanical "click".

Choosing a Channel

Your radio has 16 channels and 155 Sub-Codes you can use to talk to others. In order to speak to someone, both your radios
must be set to the same channel and Privacy code.
If the or button is locked, please press and hold the
buttons to select one of the 16 PMR channels.
LCD DISPLAY
8. Activate the VOX function
9. Battery Indicator
10. Select the DCS/CTCSS type of squelch method
11. Scan Indicator
13. Emergency alert function activated
14. Displays the set CTCSS tone or DCS code (CTCSS: 1-50; DCS: 1-105)
button for 2 seconds to unlock. Press the
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