How do I turn off Ctcss on my walkie talkie?
To turn the lock on or off: – Press and hold the Call/Lock button for two seconds. A double beep sound is used to confirm your lock on or off request. When in Lock mode, the Lock icon will be displayed. Listening for a Response • Release the Talk button to receive incoming transmissions.
What are the frequency of Baofeng 888S?
400 to 470MHz
The Walkie Talkie Baofeng BF-888S Plus operates on the UHF band from 400 to 470MHz with 3 watts maximum on amateur radio band 430MHz. It has 16 programmable channels (with cable programming), a 1500mAh battery, CTCSS / CDCSS, VOX function, a battery saving mode with low voltage alarm and an integrated lamp.
How do I scan Baofeng 888S?
On channel 16, Press and Hold the PTT and MONI buttons while switching ON the transceiver to turn the Scanning ON or OFF. 4. If FM radio function is activated, Radio cannot scan.
Are Baofeng BF-888S legal?
Most Baofeng 888s are programmed with preset frequencies that you’re not allowed to use without a licence. There are no frequencies that you’d be allowed to transmit on without some kind of licence (including PMR frequencies due to the 888’s power rating).
Should I use DCS or CTCSS?
DCS stands for Digitally Coded Squelch. Digital subtone (DCS) has 104 subtones. Compared to CTCSS toneS, the code speed is faster, the bit error rate is lower, and much users in the same channel. DCS is newer than CTCSS, and has more codes.
What is CTCSS on UHF?
In telecommunications, Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System or CTCSS is one type of in-band signaling that is used to reduce the annoyance of listening to other users on a shared two-way radio communications channel. It is sometimes referred to as tone squelch.
Do you need a license for a Baofeng 888S?
If you operate a radio that has been approved exclusively under the FRS rules, you are not required to have a license. The BF-888S hasn’t been approved exclusively under the FRS rules. If you operate a radio that has been approved under the GMRS rules, you must have a GMRS license.