Baofeng BF-888S User manual

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.

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. Keep the transceiver out of dust, moisture, and water.
6.Do not operate the transceiver or charge the battery pack under explosive
conditions.
SAFETY:
It is important that the operator is aware of and understands hazards
common to the operation of any transceiver.
WARNING
Please Turn the Transceiver Power off in the Following Locations:
* In explosive atmospheres (inflammable gas, dust particles, metallic
powders, grain powders, etc.).
* While taking on fuel or while parking at gasoline services stations.
* Near explosives or blasting sites.
* In medical institutions or aircrafts.
UNPACKINGAND CHECKING EQUIPMENTS

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
Charger
Battery
Belt Clip
User’s Manual
CHARGING THE LI-ION BATTERY PACK
Please charge the new battery pack before using it.

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. Insert the transceiver or battery into the drop-in charging tray.
3. Ensure that the battery’s contacts connect with the drop-in charging
tray properly, while the charging is taking place, the light will glow
red.
4. After 3 hours charging, the LED indicator will light green which
means the full charge. Now remove the battery or the transceiver from
the drop-in charging tray.
NOTE:Do not recharge the battery pack if it is fully charged. Doing so
may cause the life of the battery pack to shorten or the battery pack may be
damaged.
INSTALLING/REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK
The usage time of JL-11 Battery Pack is about 8 hours, which is based
upon 5% transmit/5% receive/90% standby (standard duty cycle). See
following images:

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.

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
continuous transmission or under heated environment.
INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) SPEAKER/MICROPHONE
Insert the speaker/microphone plugs into the speaker/microphone jacks of
the transceiver.
NOTE:The transceiver is not fully water resistant when using
speaker/microphone.

GETTINGACQUAINTED

A. Led Indicator-- The LED indicator lights continuously red when
transmitting. And lights green when in reception condition.
B. 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. Rotate to
adjust the volume.
D. PTT (PUSH-TO-TALK) BUTTON
Press this button, then speak into the microphone to call a station.
Release to receive a call.
E. MONITOR BUTTON
Press and hold (Squelch OFF) to hear the background noise; Release to
return to normal operation.
F. FUNCTION KEY—Just press to activate the torch function.
G. SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACKS
OPERATION
SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF

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.
SELECTING THE CHANNEL
Turn the channel switch to select your desired channel. NO.16 is Scanning
Channel.
TRANSMITTING
1.To transmit, press and hold [ PTT ] and speak into the microphone in
your normal tone of voice.
The LED indicator lights continuously red when transmitting.
To maximize sound clarity at the receiving station, hold the transceiver 2
to 3 inches from mouth and talk in normal tone of voice.
2.Release [ PTT ] to receive.