Baofeng BF-88ST PRO - Choosing a Channel; Keypad Lock; Talking on Your Radio; Monitor Mode Feature

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2. Choosing a Channel
Your radio has 22 channels and 155 Sub-Codes you can use to talk to others. In order to speak to someone, both
your radios must be set to the same channel and Privacy code.
If the [5G or [E@ button is locked, please press and hold the [ button for 2 seconds to unlock. Press the [ or
B3 buttons to select one of the 22 FRS channels.
Note: You can check the FRS channel transmission activity status through the icon. On 1-7 and 15-22 channels, it
is high-power transmission and ulllll icon is displayed. On 8-14 channels, it is low-power transmission and willll
icon is displayed.
3. Keypad Lock
To avoid accidentally changing the radio settings, press the Il button for 2 seconds. The & icon will appear on
the display. [PTT], [MOIN] and [Lamp] will still be active. Repeat the same procedure to unlock the keypad.
4. Talking on Your Radio
To talk to others using the radio:
(1) Press and hold the [PTT] button and speak in a clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away from the
microphone. While you are transmitting, the TX=»icon appears on the display. To avoid cutting off the first part of
your transmission, pause slightly after pressing the [PTT] button before you start talking.
(2) When you have finished speaking, release the [PTT] button. You can now receive incoming calls. While
receiving, RX4=displays.
5. Monitor Mode Feature
Your radio allows you to listen for weak signals on the current channel at the press of a key. To turn ON Monitor
mode: Press and hold [l button for 3 seconds until two beeps sound. The receiver circuit stays open, and both
noise and weak signals can be heard. The RX 4= icon blinks. To turn OFF Monitor mode: Press and hold [l
button for 3 seconds to return to "Normal” mode; two beeps sound and the RX 4= icon stops blinking and
disappears.