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Channel Information

The BF-88A radio has 16 channels, you can edit the channel number and channel information

according to your needs. The following is an introduction to each term.

Name

Meaning

Setting

Description

RX
CTC/DCS
Code

Receiving CTCSS/DCS

Refer to the DCS table and
CTCSS table in the manual.

Mutes the speaker of the
transceiver in the absence of a
specific low level digital signal. If
the station you are listening to
does not transmit this specific
signal,you will not hear anything.

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 a
beep tone and will not transmit any
signal.

OFF

: No matter if the channel is

occupied, the radio will transmit
the signal when you press the [PTT]
key.

Scan add

OFF/ON

In the scan mode, whether add the
channel to the scan list.

ON

: the channel is added to scan

list;

OFF

: the channel cannot be

scanned.

Содержание BF-88A

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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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