



Features
Disclaimer: No License is required to purchase this radio, nor to Monitor (listen) to the many Amateur (Ham) Radio frequencies. However, an FCC License is required to Transmit (Talk) on Amateur Radio Frequencies in the USA. Please visit http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/amateur/licensing to learn more.
- Frequency: 400-469.995MHz
- 16 channel;50 CTCSS/105 CDCSS
- 1500mAh Li-ion battery; Low Voltage Alert; Intelligent Charging
- VOX Function; Voice Prompt; PC Programming; 3 Watt Transmit
- Emergency Alarm; Time-out Timer; FlashLight
Shipping Note: Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, PO Boxes and APO addresses not available for this item
Warranty: 1 Year Baofeng
Specs
On HAM Radio usage and licensing.
Do I need a license to buy or listen to an Amateur radio?
A license is not required to purchase the equipment, or even to listen (Monitor) to HAM radio frequencies.
Do I need a license to transmit on HAM radio frequencies?
Yes, an FCC license is required to transmit on certain frequencies that the radio is capable of transmitting on in the USA.
What type of HAM radio licenses are there, and what is required to get a HAM radio license?
There are currently 3 levels of Amateur licenses.
The Entry level or "Technician Class" License simply requires passing a very basic and simple 35 questions multiple choice test.
The upper level "General" & "Extra" class licenses require additional multiple-choice written tests each
Where can I get more information to get licensed?
This website from The national association for amateur radio should give you an overview and provide some helpful information in getting you HAM radio license.
http://www.arrl.org/getting-licensed
- Frequency Range: UHF 400-470MHz.
- RF Rated Power: ≤ 5W.
- Channel Capacity: 16.
- Channel Spacing: 25KHz.
- Operated Voltage: 3.7V.
- Battery: 1500MAh Li-ion.
- Battery Life: About 8 hours.
- Frequency Stability: ±2.5ppm.
- Operated Temperature: -30°c-+60°c.
- Antenna Impedance: 50Ω.
- Communication Range: about 2-4km.
Transmitter:
- RF Power Output: 3W.
- Modulation: F3E.
- Spurious Emission: ≤65dB.
- FM Noise: ≤-45dB(W) ≤-40dB (N).
- Audio Distortion: ≤5%.
- Transmitting Current: ≤1.3A.
Receiver:
- Sensitivity (12dB SINAD): ≤0.20 uV.
- Selectivity: 55dB/50dB.
- Intermodulation: ≥65dB.
- Adjacent Channel Selectivity: ≥60dB.
- Spurious Response: ≥60dB.
- Audio Power Output: 1000mW.
Programming Cable:
- This package includes Baofeng programming cable to program Channels and Frequencies.
In the Box:
- (5) BaoFeng BF-888S radios
- (5) Earphone
- (5) 3.7v 1500mAh Li ion Rechargeable Battery
- (5) SMA Female Antenna
- (5) Belt Clip
- (5) Desktop Charger (100V /240V)
- (5) Wrist Strap
- (1) Baofeng Programming Cable (Support WIN7, 64 Bit PC)
Specs
On HAM Radio usage and licensing.
Do I need a license to buy or listen to an Amateur radio?
A license is not required to purchase the equipment, or even to listen (Monitor) to HAM radio frequencies.
Do I need a license to transmit on HAM radio frequencies?
Yes, an FCC license is required to transmit on certain frequencies that the radio is capable of transmitting on in the USA.
What type of HAM radio licenses are there, and what is required to get a HAM radio license?
There are currently 3 levels of Amateur licenses.
The Entry level or "Technician Class" License simply requires passing a very basic and simple 35 questions multiple choice test.
The upper level "General" & "Extra" class licenses require additional multiple-choice written tests each
Where can I get more information to get licensed?
This website from The national association for amateur radio should give you an overview and provide some helpful information in getting you HAM radio license.
http://www.arrl.org/getting-licensed
- Frequency Range: UHF 400-470MHz.
- RF Rated Power: ≤ 5W.
- Channel Capacity: 16.
- Channel Spacing: 25KHz.
- Operated Voltage: 3.7V.
- Battery: 1500MAh Li-ion.
- Battery Life: About 8 hours.
- Frequency Stability: ±2.5ppm.
- Operated Temperature: -30°c-+60°c.
- Antenna Impedance: 50Ω.
- Communication Range: about 2-4km.
Transmitter:
- RF Power Output: 3W.
- Modulation: F3E.
- Spurious Emission: ≤65dB.
- FM Noise: ≤-45dB(W) ≤-40dB (N).
- Audio Distortion: ≤5%.
- Transmitting Current: ≤1.3A.
Receiver:
- Sensitivity (12dB SINAD): ≤0.20 uV.
- Selectivity: 55dB/50dB.
- Intermodulation: ≥65dB.
- Adjacent Channel Selectivity: ≥60dB.
- Spurious Response: ≥60dB.
- Audio Power Output: 1000mW.
Programming Cable:
- This package includes Baofeng programming cable to program Channels and Frequencies.
In the Box:
- (5) BaoFeng BF-888S radios
- (5) Earphone
- (5) 3.7v 1500mAh Li ion Rechargeable Battery
- (5) SMA Female Antenna
- (5) Belt Clip
- (5) Desktop Charger (100V /240V)
- (5) Wrist Strap
- (1) Baofeng Programming Cable (Support WIN7, 64 Bit PC)
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