BaoFeng BF-888 S+

[baltimorecs]

Every frequency in the US is illegal on these radios unless you're using them on the 70cm ham band with a license.

The 888 is Part 90 certified.

https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/tcb/repo...id=SH25rkP7lF2PVYZb3cklng==&fcc_id=ZP5BF-888S

 

[Thunderknight]

The 888 is Part 90 certified.

https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/tcb/repo...id=SH25rkP7lF2PVYZb3cklng==&fcc_id=ZP5BF-888S

With a very wierd emission designator.

 

[nd5y]

The 888 is Part 90 certified.

Not all of them are. Only the ones with a FCC ID label, and its still illegal to used them out of the box on the preprogrammed frequencies.

 

[baltimorecs]

Not all of them are. Only the ones with a FCC ID label, and its still illegal to used them out of the box on the preprogrammed frequencies.

True but that was not what was being talked about. The statement was that the 888 was not legal for any frequencies except ham and my was just pointing out that statement was not really correct.

 

[HansiMan]

Range problem

Hi Guys:
I bought a pair of these 888's and started to do some testing with them.
I am trying them on 446 in a concrete building and i cannot compete with the range of a Motorola TLKR T8.
What am i doing wrong? The T8's are only 500mW units, and this 888s is theoretically outputting 1.6W.
Any heads up, would be greatly appreciated
Thanks in advance

 

[jonwienke]

The stock Baofeng antenna is not very good. Try a different antenna, like the Nagoya 771 or 701 if the 771 is too long/bulky.

 

[HansiMan]

Thanks for the quick reply! I'll check them out.

 

[Elfnetdesigns]

In my past experiences with the 888's, at least the ones I had, they all had very deaf receivers, took over 5/10 uV to open them up with no PL/DPL in place.. Normally a radio will open up @ 2/10 uV with a PL/DPL in place.

I think it's a gamble on this models and where you buy them from..

 

[KB0VWG]

Price drop on some of them

5X BAOFENG GT 1 400 470Mhz 5W 16CH FM Two Way Ham Radio Walkie Talkie

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wqoi992

 

[KK4JUG]

5X BAOFENG GT 1 400 470Mhz 5W 16CH FM Two Way Ham Radio Walkie Talkie

kb0vwg
wqoi992

I pulled up that eBay offer. There's a thumb's up and American flag in the picture with the radios. I think they're trying to imply that the radios are made in this country. Not a chance. Furthermore, they don't know how to spell "channels."

 

[KB0VWG]

I pulled up that eBay offer. There's a thumb's up and American flag in the picture with the radios. I think they're trying to imply that the radios are made in this country. Not a chance. Furthermore, they don't know how to spell "channels."

I dont see the flag but it is a US seller but they are not made here. I just bought 5 of them will see how well they are when they arrive.
kb0vwg
wqoi992

 

[KK4JUG]

I'm sure they'll work just fine but, as I've said before in this forum, these radios are like Bic lighters or Chinese motor scooters. When they break, you throw them away because you can't fix 'em.

 

[Elfnetdesigns]

I dont see the flag but it is a US seller but they are not made here. I just bought 5 of them will see how well they are when they arrive.
kb0vwg
wqoi992

US seller mis-spelled Channels xD

Question? Why buy so many at once? I can see if your a business looking for radios to use around a warehouse or something... But to test and use for ham radio isn't 5 radios a bit overkill ??
I'm just curious is all.

 

[KB0VWG]

For family

US seller mis-spelled Channels xD

Question? Why buy so many at once? I can see if your a business looking for radios to use around a warehouse or something... But to test and use for ham radio isn't 5 radios a bit overkill ??
I'm just curious is all.

Hmm family use on Gmrs frequencies.
kb0vwg
wqoi992

 

[khaytsus]

I'm sure they'll work just fine but, as I've said before in this forum, these radios are like Bic lighters or Chinese motor scooters. When they break, you throw them away because you can't fix 'em.

Nor would you fix any other radio for $12.

 

[Abb0]

Hey team,

I have 2 BF-888s radios. Using CHIRP I can read and program the channels with no problem. The problem is with the Baofeng software. Once programmed (with CHIRP) I can read the radio with the Baofeng software but I can't change anything e.g. I want to change the language to English but can't. It appears to program but nothing changes. Using the same programming cable I can program a UV-5R with no problems at all.
I've tried the "pressing the top ornge button while turning it on" trick and it does give a short beep when I do this but still no joy in regard to programming it.
Any ideas as to what might the problem? If not I'll use as it is.

Thanks
Paul

 

[rbarker]

To get the Baofeng BF-888S EX to SCAN, using the 888S PC software, I got the program cable and left Ch 16 blank. Is that correct?
Then on the software I unchecked the FM Func and checked the Scan Func. So it will scan when I'm on ch 16.
It does seem to be doing that and the green LED at the top is blinking or flickering, (it only does it on ch 16 which has no freq programmed in)
Do I have to uncheck the FM Func? why can't it do both?
Do I have to leave Ch 16 blank for the Scan to work

 

[billwilliams]

bf888s plus

I just received six of the BF888S + radios, I am unable to program them with the BF888S programming software. I have six of the BF888S radios that i have had for some time. it shows that it is wrighting to the radio, but when i read it, there is nothing, any ideas ?

 

[KK4JUG]

Perhaps the + model requires different software.

 

[rbarker]

Be sure you follow the sequence of turning the radio off. Unplug the cable. then plug it back in and turn the radio back on for each radio. Also try the CHIRP software.