User's Manual

User Manual（FCC&IC） Draft
Model: BF-88A
• Do not transmit without antenna.
• To clean the radio, use a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use cleaners or solvents because they can harm the
body of the unit and leak inside, causing permanent damage.
• Use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean the battery contacts.
Package Contents
• 1 BF-88A transceiver • 1 belt clip
• 1 1500mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery pack • 1 desktop charger
• 1 User Manual
Main characteristics
• 14ch FRS Transceiver (No license required) • Output power: Max 2W
• Channel spacing: 12.5 KHz • Channel Scan
• Vocal tuning • Battery save
• Monitor • Flashlight
• 2pin Kenwood accessory jack • TOT (Time out timer)
• 50 CTCSS tones and 210 DCS codes • Li-Ion 1500mAh battery pack
Coverage/Range
The maximum range depends on terrain condition and is obtained during use in an open space. The only limitation to
maximum possible range are environmental factors such as blockage caused by trees, buildings, or other obstructions.
Inside a car or a metallic constructions, the range can be reduced. Normally the coverage in the city, with buildings or
other obstructions is about 1 or 2 Km. In open space but with obstructions like trees, leaves or houses the maximum
possible range is about 4-8 Km. In open space, without obstructions and in sight, like for example in mountain, the
coverage can be more than 10Km.
Battery recharge
BF-88A is equipped for using a 3.7V Li-ion rechargeable battery pack which can be recharged connecting the socket of the
AC/DC wall adaptor to a mains power socket and inserting the jack of the wall adaptor into the desktop charger plug. It
takes 4-5 hours to fully recharge the radio. For maximum battery life, we recommend charging the battery pack when the
BF-88A is off and the battery pack is fully discharged.
Using a different battery charger other than the one specified can cause damage to your device or may even
cause explosions and personal injuries.
The Battery power saving feature enables a reduction in consumption of up to 50%. If it has been set, it automatically
activates when the transceiver does not receive any signal for more than 5 seconds in order to save the battery life.
Main controls and parts of the radio