User's Manual

User Manual（FCC&IC） Draft
Model: BF-88A
channel. Channel 14 is the priority channel; therefore if you don’t pick up any signal when you press PTT, the radio will
transmit on channel 14.
CTCSS/DCS tones
CTCSS and DCS tones are similar to access codes and enable the radio to communicate only with the users that are tuned
on the same channel and have set the same code. For each channel, you can set up to 50 CTCSS tones and 210 DCS codes.
The CTCSS/DCS tones are a sort of “access codes” and enable the radio to communicate only with the other users set on
the same frequency and on the same CTCSS/DCS tone. Undesired signals coming from other stations set on the same
frequency but with different CTCSS/DCS tones won’t be received.
Flashlight
With BF-88A turned on, shortly press the Side key 2 to turn on/off the flashlight at the top side of the radio.
Prompt voice switch settings
The encoder is selected to the 10th channel. Press and hold the PTT and Side Key 1 to turn on the radio, and turn the
prompt voice on or off.
Turn on the prompt voice function, and there will be voice prompts when the encoder is turned on or operated. If you
turn off the prompt voice function, there is only a “beep” prompt when you turn on or operate the encoder.
On-line service and support
The Pofung website provides additional information about obtaining service or support for the Pofung line of two-way
radios and accessories. Visit: www.pofungshop.com Mail: [e-mail]
FCC Licensing Information This pofung radio operates on Commercial/ Land Mobile frequencies which require a license
from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for business, personal, education and recreational use. To obtain
forms, call the FCC forms hotline at: 1-800-418-3676 or go to http://www.fcc.gov For questions concerning commercial
licensing, contact the FCC at 1-888CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322).
Appendix A. – Trouble shooting guide
Phenomena
Analysis
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 or replace the battery.
The volume level may be low.
Increase the volume.
The antenna maybe loose or maybe installed
incorrectly.
Turnoff the radio, and then remove and
reattach the antenna.
The speaker maybe blocked.
Clean the surface of the speaker.
You cannot communicate with
other group members.
The frequency or signaling type maybe inconsistent
with that of other members.
Verify that your TX/RX frequency and
signaling type are correct.
You may be too far away from other members.
Move towards other members.
You hear unknown voices or noise.
You may be interrupted by radios using the same
frequency.
Change the frequency, or adjust the squelch
level.
The radio in analog mode maybe set with no
signaling.
Request your dealer to set signaling for the
current channel to avoid interference
You are unable to hear anyone
because of too much noise and hiss.
You may be too far away from other members.
Move towards other members.
You may be in an unfavorable position. For
example, your communication may be blocked by
high buildings or blocked in an underground area.
Move to an open and flat area, restart the
radio, and try again.
It may be the result of external disturbance (such as
electromagnetic interference).
Stay away from equipment that may cause
interference.
The radio keeps transmitting.
VOX may be turned on or the headset is not
installed in place
Turn off the VOX function. Check that the
headphones are in place.