Is there way to program Baofeng bf-888s radio?
The BaoFeng BF-888S is a very cool and inexpensive little radio that a lot of people purchase before realizing that there is no way to program the BaoFeng BF-888S radio with just the radio, you have to purchase a programming cable, download the software, and learn what you are doing first.
How much does a Baofeng radio transceiver cost?
The various models of Baofeng handheld transceivers keep popping up everywhere. At prices less than $50, radio amateurs (including veterans and newbies) are scarfing up these radios.
What’s the problem with Baofeng USB programming cable?
It appears that many of the cheap Baofeng USB programming cables use a clone of the Prolific PL-2303 chip that is not supported by the latest Windows driver. This Miklor web page does a good job of explaining the driver problem and giving some helpful advice. (Actually the Miklor site has tons of information on these radios, so check it out.)
Is there a marine seting for New Zealand on the BaoFeng bf888s?
Get a programming cable and reprogram it with FRS/GMRS if you must. This comment has been minimized. Hi Is there a marine seting for New Zealand on the Baofeng BF888s .?
Can a bf-888s be used as a ham repeater?
Then take the BF-888S radios and program them for your available HAM repeater frequencies and you will be very happy with the BF-888S radios.
How many channels does a bf-888s radio have?
The BF-888S radios have a 16-channel knob on the top and no LCD display nor a number keypad. The BF-888S is marketed all over the world for use mostly in licensed commercial operation or licensed Amateur Radio.
Is the bf-888s legal for transmitting on FRS?
The BF-888S is not legal for transmitting on FRS (having a removable antenna and up to 2 Watts of power) and not legal on GMRS (simply not type-certified by the USA FCC for GMRS use). Good advice in the USA is to get a HAM technician license. It is a matter of taking a very simple 35 question test which would cost you up to $15 to take.