The walkie talkie makes claims that you can use this unit to have convenient conversations at a long range, no matter what the context of usage is, be it a. Bf888s aka bf 666s, bf 777s pofung t88, gt1 retevis h777 faqs page 1. I cant hear my signal, but i hear the repeater squelch tail. How to manually program memory channels into baofeng. An easy interface to arrl travel plus, rfinderworldwide repeater directory, radio reference, or repeater book to get repeater information. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. The unit comes with a charger, antenna, and some documentation that you might need. There are three possible flavors of these radios, the bf666, bf777, and bf888. Programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofengpofung bf888 ht. This radio can be programmed with use of chirp software and costs about 20. Part 90 handheld transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 400470 mhz. Had to use the baofeng bf480 programme which reads and writes to the radios ok. Retevis 2 way radio simplex repeater controller for baofeng uv5r bf888s retevis h777 rt21 rt5r rt27 motorola cls1110 kenwood.
Programming the baofeng bf888s radio using chirp youtube. So let us now give the conclusion after watching the video playlist. Its even fullrestart its a wonderful life for selfishbad ham. The exceptionally economical chinese market miracle of the baofeng bf888 is a great bargain for 2 meters, but with the following modification puts this ht into the unbelievable category of a three band ht needing only proper resonant antenna consideration to accommodate this broad band modification. Very minor differences exist between the models includingexcluding the scrambler function etc. I cant hear my local repeater, fire dept, etc ctcss 2. Communication at the retreat, off the grid, or on the farm is essential and does not have to be extremely expensive or overly complicated. Programming with software the baofeng pofung bf888s uhv, 70cm transceiver af5dn. Baofeng bf888s uhf fm transceiver high illumination. Any of the models will work fine for the 70cm amateur band as none of the functional differences we hams use. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad.
Chirp says radio refused to enter programming mode plug in an older bf888s and it works fine so not a cable issue etc. View online or download baofeng bf 888s user manual, manual. Hold monitor button e own to listen to audio level while rotating the power switchvolume. Baofeng bf888sa brand new,loud speaker,long distance communication, new model of baofeng china,good outlook, multi feature functions, preset 16 channels for easy using not need programming,uhf 400480mhz, 1500mah high capacity battery. Usa, canada, mexico and over 70 other countries, for free and without a network connection using the. I downloaded the latest version direct from baofeng the version of software that im using is called baofeng uvb5 v1. If you have some stuff that not is listed here you can donate this by contact mods. You will hear a beep and speech indicating the transceiver is on. For me, the software supplied on the cd was useless. Designed for both amateur and commercial usage with its large, bright 1. Build a portable allstar link hotspot part 2 radio mods. I was taken in by this books summary and thought it would be more of an ominous, scifi, yet liferedeeming read. It has ctcss encode, led flashlight, low battery alert, vox and englishchinese voice guide.
Much more than just memory channel programming with settings for other radio menu items. List of common radio frequencies for the baofeng uv5r. Arrl, the national association for amateur radio 225 main street newington, ct, 061111400 usa tel. Press or andor otherwise choose the a display upper display. Here are a few possible uses for a radio like the bf888s. Bao888 programming software only for the baofengpofung. I have been thinking about getting a baofeng bf888s.
Press and hold squelch off to hear background noise. I already have a single band vhf radio, so that is why im considering the bf888s. Baofeng 888s as an allstar node transceiver crompton. Programming the baofeng bf888s radio using chirp biblesnbarbells. How to program vhf channel on baofeng bf888s uhf radio and. A repeater is an electronic device that receives a signal on. Like the simplex channels, the a side must be used to program the repeater channels into the radio. Programming gb3da repeater into the baofeng uvb6 essex ham.
Accessing or monitoring one or two local 70cm repeaters. In this page you find schematic, users and instructions manuals, service manuals, technical supplement, leaf leads and other good stuff. Repeater use for walkie talkie to increase talk distance above. Pure, not funny, slapdash, east coast easyliving ham. Programming a repeater baofeng to repeater friday, january 31, 2014 8. I would suggest assuming you have a technician or greater class license you use them for whatever local repeater frequencies you have. Programming data entered on the b display lower display will not be saved. Repeaterbook is the easiest way to import repeater info for your location. Baofeng bf888 programming software and usbk4y cable. The other method to communicate with a radio is through a repeater. For less than the cost of a decent dinner out for two people a fullfeatured short to medium distance communication tool the baofeng uv5r can be purchased. Bf888 is the same radio as bf777 and bf666, except the rxfm radio and voice scrambling option.
View online or download baofeng bf888s user manual, manual. Repeat by neal pollack is a free netgalley ebook that i read in one morning in early january. Repeat by neal pollack meet your next favorite book. Lights red during transmit, green when receiving a signal. Retevis 2 way radio simplex repeater controller for baofeng uv. Programming with software the baofeng pofung bf888s uhv. We also welcome you to tune your radio into any of these local repeaters and chat with the many hams in the region.
For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. Usa, canada, mexico and over 70 other countries, for free and without a network connection using the repeaterbook directory. Frs are not legal frequencies on the bf888s because the radios are not certified for frs use, they have removable antennas, and their transmit power is too high. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable.
Baofeng pofung bf888s bf888s bf888 bf888 user manual. Repeaterbook the worlds free repeater directory app now includes over 70 countries powered by the popular community database of and software of repeaterbook enables every ham to easily find repeaters across the the world. Baofeng pofung bf888s aka bf666s, bf777s pofung t88, gt1 retevis h777 faqs page. It will fit in your shirt pocket with room to spare at only 2. Bao888 programming kit for the baofengpofung bf888 ht. Bf888s programming in chirp problems radio refused to enter programming mode im trying to program my two bf888s with a fake prolific baofengbranded programming cable with old drivers. A led indicator lights red during transmit, green when receiving a signal b channel switch rotate to select a channel. My next version will replace the volume pots with fixed resistors. Daves comments here are photos of my prototype bf888 repeater that i finally got mounted on a piece of scrap aluminum. How to program the baofeng bf888s radio the best ham. Discussion in general technical questions and answers started by km4acr, oct 26, 2014. Are you guys sure the repeater book response hasnt changed as well.
I have just had the same problem with 4 new bf888s bought yesterday. The bf888s is a full featured twoway radio and handheld transceiver with a range claim of up to 6km. Ive used the bf888 in simplex, never through a repeater. Will it be useful after programming vhf channel on it my answer is a yes and no, yes it will be useful for monitoring radio frequency on vhf channel and no it will not be useful for field work as the measured output power on vhf is less than 1 watt for it to be useful on normal field work. Per my previous comment, i downloaded the resulting csv from the api call using a regular. Extremely popular, the baofeng is a compact, handheld radio capable of transmitting with.
It works for my kenwood thf6 and baofeng uv5r, no problems. Press to enter frequency mode uv82 press and turn the radio on. This can be a big turn off but it doesnt have to be as programming the radio is pretty easy. Rtsystems bao888usb software programming, bao888usb. Retevis 2 way radio simplex repeater controller for baofeng uv 5r bf888s retevis h777 rt21 rt5r rt27 motorola cls1110 kenwood.
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