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User Manual 

Model: BF-888S PLUS

 

 

3.

 

  To charge a battery attached to the product, turn it off to ensure a full charge. 

4.

 

  Do not remove the battery or unplug the power cord during charging to ensure a smooth charging process. 

5.

 

  Do not dispose of the battery in fire. 

6.

 

  Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight for a long time nor place it close to other heating sources. 

7.

 

  Do not squeeze and penetrate the battery, nor remove its housing. 

Transportation Instructions 

1.

 

Damaged batteries must not be transported. 

2.

 

To avoid short circuit, separate the battery from metal pars or from each other if two or more batteries are transported in one packaging. 

3.

 

The radio must be switched off and secured against switch-on, if the battery is attached. 

The content of the shipment must be declared in the shipping documents and by a Battery Shipping Label on the packaging. Contact your hauler 
for the local regulations and further information. 

1.2 Package Contents   

Package Content 

BF-888S PLUS 

BF-888S  PLUS 
Extreme   

BF-888S  PLUS 
Excellence   

BF-888S  PLUS 
Honorable   

Radio 

Li-ion Battery   

Belt Clip   

Power Supply   

Desktop Charger   

Six-unit Desktop Charger   

Headset   

Owner’s Manual   

1.3 Main characteristics   

• 16 Channels 

 

 

 

   

 

 

• Output power: Max 2W 

• Channel spacing: 12.5 KHz   

 

 

 

 

• Channel Scan   

• Vocal tuning   

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Battery save   

• Channel Monitor    

 

 

 

 

 

• Squelch 

• 2pin Kenwood accessory jack 

 

 

 

 

• TOT (Time out timer) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• 50 CTCSS tones and 210 DCS codes 

 

 

 

• Li-Ion 1500mAh battery pack 

• Frequency Range: 400.00 to 470.00MHz 

 

 

• Product certification information: FCC Rules Parts 90   

Chapter2. Installation of Accessories

 

2.1 Install the Li-ion Battery 

To install the batteries: 

(1) Turn off the radio. Orient the back of the radio and the battery latch toward you. 

(2) Fit the battery to the back of the radio (cover the product nameplate). Squeeze and push the battery pack toward the top until the battery is 

locked by the latch. 

Remove the battery 

(1) Turn off the radio. Orient the back of the radio and the battery latch toward you. . 

(2) Press down on the battery latch to the end, and pull out the battery towards you until it is completely detached from the radio. 

2.2 Installing the Belt   

To install the 

Belt Clip

, slide the clip down into the slot on the back of the radio until the 

Belt Clip-latch

 clicks. To remove the 

Belt Clip

, press the 

Lock-tab down, and then gently pull the belt clip up toward the top of the radio. 

2.3 External Speaker/Microphone Jack 

Each radio can be used with an optional external speaker/microphone or headset, freeing your hands for other tasks. To use an optional speaker / 
microphone or headset:   
(1) Open the rubber cap on the side of the radio.   
(2) Insert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks.   
(3) Place the ear bud into your ear, and adjust the Microphone into your desired position.   

Using a Headset 

You can use a headset (#480_5R) for more private communications. To use a headset, lift the rubber cover from over the headset jack, and then 
plug in the headset.   

Important: 

Your radio is not submersible or waterproof when using a headset jack. When you remove the headset, be sure to fully press the jack 

cover into place to restore its waterproof capability. 
 

Chapter3. Charging the Battery   

Summary of Contents for PLUS Series

Page 1: ...for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields 3 kHz to 300 GHz American National Standards Institute C95 3 1992 IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields RF and Microwave The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure and what to do to...

Page 2: ...our local dealer for the product s optional accessories Precautions for Portable Terminals Operating Prohibitions To protect you against any property loss bodily injury or even death be sure to observe the following safety instructions 1 Do not operate the product in a location containing fuels chemicals explosive atmospheres and other flammable or explosive materials In such location only an appr...

Page 3: ... Range 400 00 to 470 00MHz Product certification information FCC Rules Parts 90 Chapter2 Installation of Accessories 2 1 Install the Li ion Battery To install the batteries 1 Turn off the radio Orient the back of the radio and the battery latch toward you 2 Fit the battery to the back of the radio cover the product nameplate Squeeze and push the battery pack toward the top until the battery is loc...

Page 4: ... Monitor to enable the Monitor feature in order to make sure that the frequency is not busy and then press the PTT key Release the PTT key to receive Only one user at a time can talk during radio communications Therefore it is important not to transmit when you are receiving a communication and use the transmission mode sparingly to allow other users to talk Transmission consumes a significant amo...

Page 5: ...is Solution You cannot turn on the radio The battery may be installed improperly Remove and reattach the battery The battery power may run out Recharge or replace the battery The battery may suffer from poor contact caused by dirty or damaged battery contacts Clean the battery contacts or replace the battery During receiving the voice is weak or intermittent The battery voltage maybe low Recharge ...

Page 6: ...d Audio Distortion 5 NOTE All specifications may be modified without prior notice or liability Appendix C CTCSS Table CTCSS CHART Hz Number Frequency Number Frequency Number Frequency Number Frequency Number Frequency 1 67 0 2 69 3 3 71 9 4 74 4 5 77 0 6 79 7 7 82 5 8 85 4 9 88 5 10 91 5 11 94 8 12 97 4 13 100 14 103 5 15 107 2 16 110 9 17 114 8 18 118 8 19 123 0 20 127 3 21 131 8 22 136 5 23 141 ...

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