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2) Select the corresponding cable driver port, and select Model "BF-888" under

Vendor "Baofeng", then click "OK" to read the radio

3) And you will come to the page of Memories, in which you can adjust the

limited parameters

4)Then if you switch to the page of Settings, you can adjust the limited

parameters(For the explanation of VOX Function, Squelch, Voice Prompt,

Scan.Please refer to introduction above)

Summary of Contents for BF-88A

Page 1: ...ing Guide will help you get a quick start to program the radio If you have any problem with the BF 88A radio using or programming please don t hesitate to contact us via support walkietalkiesoftware com Also visit our Facebook pages TIDRADIO for more help It s always our honor to help Contents 1 Frequency Chart 2 2 Preparation before Programming 2 3 Manufacture Software Programming Process 6 4 Chi...

Page 2: ...s 1 16 Receive and Transmit 2 Preparation before Programming 2 1 Computer System Requirements Manufacture Programming Software Operating System Windows 7 Windows 8 and Windows 10 CHIRP Programming Software Operating System Windows 7 8 10 Windows 2000 Mac OS Linux ...

Page 3: ...wait for the download 3 Click install and wait for the installation Come with the CH340 USB programming cable is only suitable for WINDOWS system B If you use an FTDI cable it does not need to be installed with a driver You can just plug in and use directly FTDI chip programming cable suitable for Mac os Windows system You can search B08CB5KT5M on Amazon to purchase a FTDI cable if you do not have...

Page 4: ...all the programming software 2 4 Connect your Walkie Talkie with Computer 1 USB programming cable connects with the computer end 2 Connect the other end of the cable with your walkie talkie 3 When both ends have been connected turn on your radio Make sure it has enough power during the programming procedure ERROR Failed to Connect to the transceiver Radio If it says it cannot connect to the radio ...

Page 5: ...5 2 5 How to choose your port 1 Get into Window Setting then search Device Manager 2 Open Device Manager and unfold Port COM LPT to check the existing port ...

Page 6: ...DI programming cable port is USB Serial Port COM 3 BF 88A Manufacture Software Programming Process 1 Download and open the manufacture software Click Setting Communication Port and then Confirm the port the same as the port viewed by Device Manager then click the OK button ...

Page 7: ... click Start and ready to read the data from your radio Make sure the radio is turned on 3 You will come to the parameter page and adjust the parameters According to the US FCC rule FRS radio cannot modify the frequency and bandwide ...

Page 8: ...ing TX CTC DCS Code Transmitting CTCSS DCS Refer to the DCS table and CTCSS table in the manual Transmits a specific low level digital signal to unlock the squelch of a distant receiver usually a repeater TX POWER Transmit power HIGH LOW High power 2W Low power 0 5W Busy Lockout Busy Channel Lockout OFF ON ON If the channel is occupied when you press the PTT key on this channel the radio will make...

Page 9: ...ttery depletion SQL Squelch Level 0 9 Mutes the speaker of the transceiver in the absence of a strong signal Squelch is either 0 or 1 9 levels The higher level the stronger the signal must be to in mute the speaker VOX Voice operated TX 1 5 When enabled it is not necessary to push the PTT button on the transceiver Adjust the gain level to an appropriate sensitivity to allow smooth transmission Voi...

Page 10: ...cking the Write button then clicking the Start button on the popup And you can check the setting you modified after reboot the radio 4 BF 88A Chirp Software Programming Process 1 Open the CHIRP software Latest Version click Download From Radio under Radio ...

Page 11: ... click OK to read the radio 3 And you will come to the page of Memories in which you can adjust the limited parameters 4 Then if you switch to the page of Settings you can adjust the limited parameters For the explanation of VOX Function Squelch Voice Prompt Scan Please refer to introduction above ...

Page 12: ... can check the settings you modified after reboot the radio If you have any problem with the BaoFeng BF 88A radio using or programming please don t hesitate to contact us via support walkietalkiesoftware com Also visit our Facebook pages TIDRADIO for more help It s always our honor to help ...

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