New Baofeng BF-888S Two Way Radios and Programming

[@Redfur2002]

As a new person going into radio's this has to be the most best guide I've found, you explain how to use, operate and set-up everything perfectly, the most useful person I've watched in a bit now

[@RiftSecurity01]

Great little radios, very popular, simple to use and a very good price right now too. Comms are vital

[@1dashcamboatsandcars]

Just ordered a pair off Amazon, great upload.

[@Biffo1262]

If you had to screw the antenna on then they are an older model. The new ones are fixed, in the UK at any rate.

[@redjohn20001]

The fixed antenna ones are legal PMR 446. The screw on antenna ones are fully programmable and 2 watts tx. These are still available on eBay, just look for the slender aerial.

[@observationpostcharlie1365]

Thank you this was very informative I have 2 of these and all ways paid to have it program

[@redjohn20001]

Great radios. However I have 5 but two of them aren't as sensitive on receive as the other three. I wonder if it's the squelch setting but can't see how to adjust it via Chirp. Nice video. Thanks.

[@XBLHAX]

I have these radios and sometimes they wont TX when I hit the PTT, the ptt red light blinks then they power off . I have to turn the radio off then back on again, sometimes a few times before I can TX again....anyone run into this?

[@mylifeym]

I'm new to this - I just purchased some BF-88A walkies thinking they would work with my current BF-888S walkies, however they do not. Can I program both of these to work or is there a different frequency on both?

[@susdeblaere2703]

i have the same problem but with the BF-88E and BF-888s

[@godfree2canada]

tip: use 1-7 low power, long talk & 8-15 for high power (real 15-22), use slot 16 with tone DCS xxxx anti bozoo channel of your choice

[@godfree2canada]

so I can access all legal channels and avoid FRS @@Superstar-nl5tl

[@godfree2canada]

set DCS code on ch16 cos most walkies can do DCS @@Superstar-nl5tl

[@bvrcavalera2786]

I'm trying to figure out how to make them scan. How do you know it's scanning?

[@kenyanniggar357]

I got two, working properly but some other people use the same and I here them in my radio. There is a school nearby and I here those askaris in my radio,what can I do?

[@alex123sb]

I acquired 4 of these models but mine say Pxton I'm guessing it's just a branding thing? Anyway I don't know anything about radios I didn't even know you could program them. I might use them around the house with my teen boys. Also as emergency backup communication. Unfortunately I don't have the time and money for a new hobby but I'm interested in knowing what I can do with the ones I have and what all I need. Like what's a FRS stations , repeaters?

[@shayshay6064]

Sorry, but you are too confusing with your instructions

[@smyth613]

Hi, how long do these hold a charge? what's short distance? one mile in hilly terrain?

[@mattroberts9569]

Can anyone tell me what cable is being used to upload? A link would be nice. Ty

[@deanreinglas3679]

your accent sounds like you've lived in my neck of the woods at one time NY :) again thanks for the informative video

[@bertmoss4205]

Just bought this to use with my colleagues at work but can’t get it to recognise their frequency any ideas,

[@biblesnbarbells]

Have you tried downloading CHIRP Software. Go to Miklor.com for directions.

[@MrSabram07]

I'm new to this type of stuff. Will these triple eights communicate to ham? Radios

[@ephraimwiesel2110]

Great Video , I have 15 BF888 radios, I want extend the range, how do I use a repeater with my BF888 radios?

[@titovillamor8068]

Sorry but just new on using baofeng radio. Why put the first 3 channels in low power and leave channel 16 blank for scanning? Please elaborate.

[@lavenderlilacproductions]

The BF88 is officially an FRS service radio. You can (unlawfully) hack the programming with CHIRP and change to GMRS, Some Ham bands, some air bands, possibly local PoPo or EMS, etc. Obviously don't key up on the fire department frequency, etc.

[@MrSabram07]

I don't understand. Do you have to program these radios don't they work right out of the box? Why program to get different frequencies for some reason?

[@cadenthesmasher4527]

I’m wondering that too

[@jeremythered74]

​@@cadenthesmasher4527I just got these from Amazon Too... I wonder if programming them maybe let's us use channels between the 16 main channels?? For better better privacy mebbie 🤔. Not sure, but that'd be pretty tits though.... I'll try messin around with 'em, worth a shot.

[@Bootyhunter1971]

Great little radios. Seems to be a problem with chirp now however and unable to program through chirp. But I downloaded the baofeng software and can program with it. Again great radios for the price. Also, you can program 16 and still scan all 16 channels. I have mine set up this way and have confirmed it does scan all 16 channels. Check scan box in programming, then turn to ch 16, while off hold ptt and top orange side key while powering on and you will here "on" or "off". Make sure it has said "on" then it scans while tuned to ch 16 and it scans all 16 channels.

[@DanielPiedra]

I have the Baofeng BF-888S, but can I connect to the BF-88ST?

[@Superstar-nl5tl]

When scanning on Chan 16 how do I know which channel I'm on when it detects a signal

[@techimprovementeasily8483]

Hello sir, I Purchased one set (2 pcs.) Earlier of this model and i was using it and now i purchased one more set of 2 pcs. Of same model but even after keeping all 4 pcs frequencies same they all 4 are not receiving signal only two pcs. Which came along of their set are working

[@biblesnbarbells]

One set may have tones set up from the factory. Have you downloaded them to CHIRP software? You need to only set up in CHIRP and then upload to each radio.

[@techimprovementeasily8483]

@@biblesnbarbells whats the procedure to do that in chirp software ??

[@merry_unit7560]

Will this connect both radios together? I have 2 of the same models. Will I be able to talk and hear myself on the other radio?

[@theoofpit6191]

yup buddy

[@joemelendez7862]

Hello Anthony you just sold me on getting a set of these radio just ordered two of them for $21 bucks. will keep you updated on what i think. Fort mill sc.

[@teri.hannigan]

I can't get my Midland GXT000 to work with my neighbor's BaoFeng BF 888S. We're on the same channel--and we tried several 1-22. I have no privacy codes set. Do the BF 888S radios come with or without the privacy codes?

[@jackhazz5777]

I dont know itmf its accurate but I have several radios (midland, motorola and baofeng) and none connects. I looked online and most said only same brand can connect to each other. I dont know if you need to reprogram them. But Id rather buy same brand so I dont need to worry about that.

[@gblan]

@@jackhazz5777 The brand makes zero difference. Most likely they have channel codes assigned and need to remove them.

[@tylertyler6328]

I am having the same problem

[@valarius8025]

I got the same exact ones except it is the Pxton brand. 3 out of 4 give a "change battery warning" as soon as I took them out of the box and charged them and don't work.

[@Superstar-nl5tl]

You have to really press them down into the charger

[@randylee2549]

are they legal out of the box? without programming?

[@Superstar-nl5tl]

They weren't on FRS frequencies but I don't know that they were illegal.

[@congsan3528]

what's the range of the radio?

[@benjaminnice8991]

do you have to program them or. are gmrs channels in there on default?

[@DPCPhotos]

You have to program them. Steps shown at 6:40 in the video

[@lavenderlilacproductions]

FRS and GMRS do overlap, but the Boofwang doesn't have all GMRS by default

[@andrewevanoff1192]

Not bad for the price. I'm not sure if they are type accepted by the FCC for FRS/GMRS service but I haven't heard of anyone being penalized yet. BTW, check out a TYT TH-UV8000d handheld radio. It's relatively inexpensive ($70) but it can work as a cross-band repeater, 10 watts too. Very nice radio. Comes with 2 antennas and cable/software to program. I'll build a portable cross band repeater with this radio. It will be invaluable during SHTF. Place it on top of a hill or a mountain and you get a huge area covered and it doesn't cost $400.

[@luisfernando55]

Hi, for being able to use one as a repeater, how does it work ? How do I know In cheap radios that I can use that option ? Thanks

[@yoseifmichael9058]

Does it cost to use a repeater?

[@papajatta]

So this radios can work any where in the world?

[@gblan]

Should. I mean why wouldn't they?

[@PelikeMaia]

what does leave it on "scan" mean?

[@efendyhinipaliaaniharala4526]

Is those radios can use in eny country?

[@bethesdaaquariums]

hey honey you are too close, you are right on target, stop the car come back a little more!!! hahaha

[@jstate211]

Hello. Haw can i reset to factory setings?

[@electron80lota]

very good Great video

[@photolabguy]

These are great little radios. Dirt cheap too! Programmed them with FRS frequencies, except for the frequencies that have a transmit limit of .5 watts.

[@RevMark]

Check me if I'm wrong, but only FRS channels 8-14 are .5 watt limited. Channels 1-7, 15-22 are 2 watts, but they are also listed as repeater channels. Of course, there are those rules.

[@asamusicdude]

Just got my extended antennas today

[@mr.knowitsrightright2129]

How far can they reach

[@balotibaya2]

WHATS THE MAX DISTANCE THAT IT CAN REACH? MILES OR KM

[@lavenderlilacproductions]

It's low power UHF, so it depends what's around your environment. If you're on a desert hilltop and your receiver is in the valley, you can get some fars. But if you're in the Eastern Woodlands in your car and the receiver is in his house, not as many fars.

[@skideric]

Be NICE if you said which RADIO you picked in the Software to be compatible with the BF-888S,because it is NOT LISTED on CHIRP SITE...

[@sreess7]

What is the cable name, which connect radio to the pc

[@biblesnbarbells]

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HUB0ONK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@glennwern5919]

I got two of those they do not and I repeat do not work so then there should be no reason for them to be on the market because they don't work

[@vee2easy]

I purchased a set of 4 on amazon for $70, they work just fine other than sharing/having open frequencies out of the box. I’d like to know how to program them.

[@randylee2549]

@@vee2easy so they work fine out of the box? no programming needed?

[@junkcarz4720]

Can you put digital fire department on them

[@Jegar12]

Can anyone recommend some good antennas?

[@mohamedkasim6643]

What is the range of close area

[@biblesnbarbells]

Short distances. I use up to half mile or a little more.

[@thisisacrummyname]

What does having a local repeater help with? Also when you erase what’s in the radio & upload your own frequencies, does that make you channels private?

[@biblesnbarbells]

If you can hit a local repeater you will get further distance for listening/talking.

[@ironphoenix4561]

Great video! Can you pair a UV-5R with a BF-888s?

[@ΚωνσταντίνοςΘεοδωρόπουλος-δ3ο]

Yes

[@ΚωνσταντίνοςΘεοδωρόπουλος-δ3ο]

The frencuency is 462.125

[@OfficialChrisBreezy]

Can I program for Police Scanner?

[@minuteofman1776]

Most police have gone to Digital Radios in the 800-900MHz bands and are encrypted. Very few still broadcast in 2m and 70cm bands. Its also illegal to decrypt police traffic. You're better off using an online scanner if you can find one

[@OfficialChrisBreezy]

​@@minuteofman1776 I know, my county still using analog and analog + nxdn

[@OfficialChrisBreezy]

@@minuteofman1776 and not really most department still using analog

[@junkcarz4720]

Can youmake it a police scanner

[@fusofighterdumptruckkh5070]

How to connect Baofeng with Motorola

[@vee2easy]

yes I’d like to know as well.

[@Minnesota76]

Why need programs for? I bought 4 to use at home all at the mall with my kid i don't know much about walkie talkie i just use for fun with my kid

[@noureddinemehenni8132]

It is better in sound and long distance 88E/888S

[@gtac1430]

Do you need a HAM radio license?

[@neilriver]

Nope

[@lavenderlilacproductions]

If you hack it to Ham or GMRS, yes. But it's like speeding or the self checkout at Walmart: you probably won't get caught.

[@michaeldesanta2247]

I got the same radios I have 5 each were $100

[@gblan]

Listening, listening, all is well. Goes to CHIRP software, talks, blows left speaker.

[@MalamissaLassing]

i nid😅

[@swarupbhaskar3640]

Not use of your talk...too much nonsense

[@negaballs1114]

Does it work for 777s model