Baofeng BF-888s | Range Test & Review in 2023

Here's my review of Baofeng 888s Radio Transceiver.
00:00 Product Intro
00:13 Quick Features
01:04 Helpful Usage
02:00 Special Features: Languages and Mute
03:10 Baofeng bf-888s Inclusions
04:54 Range Test 1: 600-meter field
8:31 Range Test 2: 5km to 2km Distance
11:02 Wrap-Up & My Opinion
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[@erickjmedina]

Hi guys, if this video is helpful - please give it a like 😊💛

[@dumitriuflorentina6137]

WALKIE TALKIE 2023 🔊

[@arneldesquitado8849]

Useless yan sa maraming kabahayan, yung ganyan ko tinago ko nalang 50 meters wala na or napaka delay na dumating ng voice mo

[@kentankt]

Probably the review all users looking for. The distance test. Appreciate!

[@erickjmedina]

Any time 😀

[@willemlombard04]

YES

[@theboss100]

Thanks for the upload !!

[@drip1717]

Good and useful review, straight to the point, thanks. I'd say it's worth the price for sure

[@Fabtv92]

Great effort, I really appreciate it, thanks for the clear explanation😊

[@ikhwandanish2571]

great video! helpful & useful. thanks for the review sir! probably the only video that test the distance range👍🏻

[@gergemall]

Thank you

[@DeriuzM]

thanks for the review. we're using the same 888s sa subdivision, what we did is we replaced the antenna ng Nagoya UT-106 SMA-Female at tinaas namin, ayun lumakas ang rx and tx. sa mga guard house namin kinabit, low budget comm namin sa HOA pero it works and helps. the higher the antenna the better.

[@davidromero3780]

Good job on the review, like how you revived it, that's what I'm talking about......I just bought 2 and I'm going to buy 2 more, I work in a wharehouse and I really need them, good job guys.

[@erickjmedina]

Thanks man Useful device yes

[@niyistark85]

Perfect review/test for this walkies. Looking to buy a set of about 10-12 pieces specifically for video production purposes. It fits into my budget and this the only aspect I'm looking to get a clarification on. We'll most probably never use beyond 300-500 metres max in 99% of our usage case. So this should work perfectly for us. Thanks for this review, absolutely helpful.

[@SirBenEvans]

Best review I’ve seen on the Baofeng BF-888s

[@shasashu]

Good testing. Thanks

[@mehdieskandari4406]

ty bro , this if helpful for me

[@muhammadanees6247]

Great review

[@macoialvarez6141]

congrats erick. I've got shocked when I saw your video while searching for feedback on this WT product. It's very informative. Nice👊 Good job childhood friend. I miss those days were dancing wayback highschool days. Kudos to you bro and Godbless☝️😊

[@erickjmedina]

Hi bro, Ikaw ba yung nakatira malapit kila Ceasar dati? Salamat! ☺️😀

[@jemikat]

Thank you!

[@wilmerhernandez1180]

Thank you. 👍

[@shashankgaikwad1970]

Thanks for such precise demonstration 🙏

[@erickjmedina]

Anytime ☺️😌

[@jehandanish]

Good job and good info..tq

[@meowzic]

Good review, thanks

[@erickjmedina]

Any time 😊

[@Marshall_D7]

Perfect Range Test Video Thanks Mate😇

[@erickjmedina]

Any time ☺️

[@ahmedaa1976]

Thank you for this great Review

[@erickjmedina]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheChoyBooth]

Very helpful sir! Thank you so much for this review. May I know the links where you bought the radio itself and the "cute" antenna? :)

[@erickjmedina]

Hi sir, bali itype lang yang unit name sa mga platforms like Shopee or Lazada, tpos add lang ng small antenna, i think lalabas na sya Yang radio from Thailand, pero available naman ata kahit saang bansa

[@zulmm8123]

can you recommend me which antenna i can buy to increase the range? i also use this walkie-talkie

[@wiper258yt]

You did a good test review, very helpful. I suggest you should use the radio outside the car, to achieve a longer range signal it must be in a plain area with no obstacles as well as the person you're calling.

[@erickjmedina]

Hi! Thanks! I tried it in 2 moving cars. It's actually better and satisfactory. I just didn't record it for some reason haha

[@princetv0110]

Nice review 👌

[@erickjmedina]

Thanks Bowtt hahah

[@kanata2971]

the best review the distance is the most importante thing to know

[@erickjmedina]

Hey! Thanks 😀

[@primitivecg]

Nice Review, very informative sir 😀👍

[@erickjmedina]

Thanks thanks Zeth ☺️

[@primitivecg]

@@erickjmedina Mabalasik master Erick

[@dreadfacs]

is this approved by fcc or anyother organisation for daily use as far as the radiofrequency radiation , is it within limits or not ?

[@TroN_Nradio_Alastor]

if you are in a high location, it will get better

[@capitancodigo2165]

Great video thanks for making this. two comments on this test: - The horizon it's only 4km away at sea level. the radiosignals (EM waves travel in straight line) therefore you won't be able to communicate with someone further away or even a small building or woods can make this distance even shorter. - If you want to try the power (radius) of the signal of your radio I would recommend going on a hill or the rooftop of a building and then try to communicate with someone 4 or 5 km away but having direct visual contact, even if you don't see the person clearly, make sure there is nothing blocking the line. and then you would probably have a larger range. I have used cheap walkie talkies at way more than 5km but talking from a hill to another hill.

[@capitancodigo2165]

by the way this is a nice way of proving the earth is not flat.

[@erickjmedina]

Wow! That’s a technical way to put it. I have little idea of things you mentioned, so I greatly appreciate it. ☺️👍

[@i.osijek8604]

​@@capitancodigo2165The Earth is flat whatever u say and think

[@capitancodigo2165]

@@i.osijek8604well if the earth is flat, prove it.

[@marcphillips1020]

From what I gather, a good antenna upgrade to these radios is the Nagoya NA-771G. 15.3" long.

[@justinanueco1884]

This Baofeng BF88S maximum Frequency reach from 1 to 2 km but if program to a long range repeater 2 way radio it is possibly to reach about 4 to 5 km depending on the area

[@OKBAOK]

For car to car 2 km is not bad. For camping u should get more range. Those radios are just 1 to 2 watts. Every 1 watt is one mile in a straight line of site. Upgrading a little longer antenna will give u more range. 👋👍🙂

[@ronaldedilbertoona1146]

If you replace the stock antenna with Nagoya flexible antenna, you will have longer range.

[@leaugeofbingchiling2151]

Ty ty ty ty

[@erickjmedina]

Welcome welcome 😀

[@OKBAOK]

Thanks for reviewing the radios Bro👍🙂 pweding malaman san yung lugar niyo dyan nung lumabas kayo sa building? maganda ang place niyo malımıs pa 🙂 thanks. Rey, from California 👋

[@erickjmedina]

Hi kuya Rey, salamat! Nung lumabas po ko sa building labas po bali ng school office namin, dito sa Saraburi, Thailand naka locate ang school. :)

[@OKBAOK]

Kaya pala maganda ang place nasa Thailand ka brother 👍🙂 thanks for replying back🙂 good channel bro👋👍🙂

[@trevoraldrinmatanjun8624]

If use CTCSS maybe increase range of Walkie-talkie.

[@welmardinopol2619]

Sir good day. Is it possible for like 10 of it on the same frequency?

[@erickjmedina]

I believe so po.. though i have no way to try ☺️

[@fubukisfriend1877]

i would appreciate it if you would be so kind as to leave a link as to where you bought this model because im afraid to be scammed online lol, your respond would be much appreciated !

[@erickjmedina]

Hi! Apology, i couldnt find it anymore, it’s been a year since i bought it.. See the people’s reviews of the page or product provider prior to buying, so you wont be scammed. Hope you get a pair soon! 😀

[@timevisual1323]

Well, did you programmed it to High range by software?

[@the_last_speedster]

How?

[@MultiYakuza86]

Can use while driving? Its it clear?

[@erickjmedina]

Yess, it’s clear. If you go beyond 1.5 kilometers, there’s a bit of static sound, but words are still understandable

[@ralfbruno2166]

🥰

[@1Martyn1]

th noise she was getting wa weak squelch. they normally pre-programmed set at 3 squelch. you can jump it up to Squelch 9, and you. you can even purchase a a different antenna that is tuned for longer distance. The vehicle is curing signal. try standing outside the car and you should be able to hear them

[@tonychg4929]

I bought a set recently for working...So its much more to building contact only not for long range..BTW Thanks so much i learn 2 PROMPT ❤...yup 3km range😅 MAX👍👍👍

[@erickjmedina]

Thanks thanks, appreciate your comment! ☺️

[@byaherongpinoy4602]

Bro how about the fm radio its working for that unit

[@erickjmedina]

I’m not sure if there’s an FM radio. Is there? Havent tried

[@multazimpathan6311]

whats the battery backup in minutes/ hrs sir?

[@erickjmedina]

Hi! I don’t understand the question sorry. Battery backup of the radio, right? I don’t see any info about that

[@Queimic_epic]

🎉

[@Minnesota76]

I am buying 4 to use for fun with my kid and my work using this walky talky too

[@erickjmedina]

Good choice! 😀

[@teresamaza5103]

Hi, good day. Excuse me. I need a software for a Vaofen M20 radio. Could you help me?

[@erickjmedina]

Hi Have you ever tried using a software before? Are you going to use it to adjust your radio frequency or connect to another radio?

[@texasman45]

Thanks for the range test man I actually found one of these radios in my closet n not sure where it came from so doin research to see if it’s even a good radio or not. Just one thing though. Why wear a mask especially outside? It makes you a bit muffled

[@erickjmedina]

Hi! Good for you finding useful toys hehe Mask - the time we took this video, the school where I was had a policy, and i don’t want some people to call me out for not following it (that time) 😀☺️

[@joonenigma7632]

Sir, kung bibili ako 2 set, pwede ba yung 4 walkie talkie mag conference? ... Newbie here, thanks

[@joonenigma7632]

gagamitin naman tuwing Biking trips

[@erickjmedina]

Pwede sir, kung same units.. same channel lang po kyo lahat. Tpos magkakarinigan na.

[@analie4177]

Still impressive for the price.

[@erickjmedina]

Yes yes

[@renzoubulotano5276]

Ok lng po ba gumamit ng walkie talkie for family use lng

[@erickjmedina]

Yes po, ganyan din gamit namin for family use lang.. useful naman 😀

[@cuddlelab6640]

Nakalagay 5watts sa shop nila. Marketing talaga

[@geovannetumandao3588]

Clear ba yung sound kapag gumamit mg earphones?

[@erickjmedina]

Clear yes ☺️

[@romsjabs]

is it UHF or VHF?

[@realtyrocks1969]

UHF. 400-470 mhz. 16 channels

[@deadproxerator1225]

2KM range... Not 5 but. still impresive

[@ancientruth5298]

His imlnside car it's for 3 km

[@ronlacano1563]

Need paba ng license para gumamit ng walkie talkie na tulad nian ?

[@erickjmedina]

tingin ko dipende po sa policy ng bansa, dito po sa Thailand parang lauran lang naman yan. Sa atin ata may unit na allowed mag possess ang tao tpos may unit din na bawal natin gamitin

[@headmastertv7291]

Mga gaano po kaya kalayo naabot signal sir

[@erickjmedina]

Paki check po video for the exact distance nkalimutan ko po, basta mga less than 4km or less than 3km naabot sa naalala ko

[@techieboii]

Pld do it between two moving cars

[@erickjmedina]

Will do ☺️

[@techieboii]

@@erickjmedina i asked because i have an upcoming travel which your video will help me to decide on buying or not

[@erickjmedina]

@@techieboii actually I tried using that a few months ago, we had a really long drive. 2 cars, both had that unit. The battery is impressive, the distance is still within 2km range (but i wasnt able to take a video haha) - i’m also interested making a video

[@nats50]

You lose range when inside the car. The 5 kilometer or more range is possible at sea. With the right or longer antenna and elevation, tens of kilometers is achievable.

[@erickjmedina]

Oh. Thanks for the info! 😀👍🙏🏼

[@ancientruth5298]

In Saudi it's 45km in the desert

[@happygreen3613]

Bat may echo? Mag kakaraoke ka ba?

[@erickjmedina]

Natural reverb po ata ng room hehe

[@sachabinky2915]

those power lines will cause interference and reduce your range

[@erickjmedina]

Oh yes, thanks for additional info

[@19.RYAN.82]

2km lang max range nyan kahit ano antenna

[@erickjmedina]

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[@renzoubulotano5276]

May nagsasabi po kasi na bawal gumamit ng walkie talkie and need kumuha ng licence sa ntc

[@erickjmedina]

Ayy ganon po ba, sa Pinas po ba ganyan, sa Thailand po ko nakatira. Ganto po gawin nyo siguro, hanapan nyo yung authority na nagsasabi nyan kung may written policy naba tunkol jan. Kung meron for sure naka specify din jaan kung ano lang yung allowed na radio devices units ang pwede.. baka may safety concerns sila, kasi nasasagap dn ng walkie talkie ang signal ng mga security personnel kung minsan. Maririnig usapan. Wireless marites haha

[@jerrylaceste6646]

Open frequency sya unless kng gagamit ka ng repeater yun ang bawal.

[@TheDivineQuarks-gf8gq]

9, 11 💀

[@moschinoalexBN]

We needed also a distance test with windows closed

[@erickjmedina]

Hi! I tried it. It works while vehicles are moving. But i couldnt check the exact distance 😀

[@user-fx9lc4gg6u]

are these MURS? FRS?

[@ALLinENT931]

FRS

[@realtyrocks1969]

They can be programmed for any frequency between 400-470 mhz. FRS is in that range but you could use GMRS or even ham bands if you wanted.