How to program BF 888s 

4:49 Thank you very much for these first minutes of your video and this original frequency table. These frequencies & tone codes now finally works with all my Baofengs and another TYT TH-F5 set according this table. On the internet pictures are many different codes. These original finally works for me.

Thanks for the video man, been looking all over google for this simple reprogramming guide, thanks gonna follow your steps once my cable arrives.

Thank you this was very helpful and worked perfectly for australian UHF bands. The squelch setting at 3 is my o my problem. Constant background noise. Thanks again

Is there anyway to add the squelch to the FRS freqs???

Hi, It was a wonderful video. I've seen that you have stop posting videos on youtube. Please start posting agin. If you post more videos of radios you can get a good amount of views.

Where do i get the 888s pc software i have windows 10

Can you try encode a vhf frequency cause i saw someone using vhf frequency on those radio

If possible I would you like to knou how to program scrambler functions in these radios.Thanks a lot

Since Baofeng Radios can communicate with Esynic zESY666 radios, as described on the Amazon page... they also look exactly the same without the logo. Do you think can use the 888S programming software with the Esynics? Also do you have to program in the UK, I haven't had any interruptions so far.

Ctrl C / Ctrl V (copy / paste) Just thought I mention it. Otherwise, good explanation. Thanks!

Hi Aaron. Thanks for the video. My computer won't recognize the COM. any ideas how to fix this?

Hi, does "beep tone" mean when ever you release the ptt a beep sound plays? Thanks!

Hi there, I have a BF-888S, and every time I turn it on, its just a loud white noise sound. It only quits when I switch it to narrow band, however I have confirmed it works in wideband. Any suggestions as to how to get it to stop the white noise?

Bf-7110 Bfdx cable operating system Programming the PC software according to its communication needs?

can we set tone for reciving and transmitting through programming

hey great video man. i'd like to ask if i use a new antenna for my bf 888s to get better range, do i need to program it to accept the new antenna?

well done good video

I would recommend dowloading chirp over using any sort of provided software.

How can you set it back to its original settings?

hi, when i read data from my bf888s the freq range is uhf. then if i change it to uhf and then program some freq. when i turn on my radio it will have continous tone playing.

So this will keep the radios strictly on FRC frequency's? I scored 6 of these and would be perfect with my Airsoft team. I just want to make sure I am using these correctly...

thanks man!

What website put a link in description please

I lost 2 seconds after I push the button to talk to another 888s. Is there any setting I can do?

Can i do this with the pmr 446 frequencies that are commonly used? ( cobra mt 200 )

after i reprogramed it, when it turn it on its constant statics, as if it's in constant scan mode. it talks when i use my other walkie talkie (on the same channel) and then revert back to statics again. the actual scan button under the talk button doesn't do anything. any1 knows why?

If you set the TX timeout setting to "off", does that allow you to transmit indefinitely?

Im having Newer(green) model is that possible to program 27 mhz

Arron, have you found the link for the 888s software. I have an event coming up next week and I would like to use my new radios. (The one that shows 888s on your you tube page, not the older one which does not work). Any help would be greatly appreciated. Mike

Many thanks, do you have the saved file to be loaded?

Have you ever tried out the Scramble function with this software. I have tried using Chirp via edit but it does not enable scramble on these radios.

Hi do you know how to program vhf frequencies on the baofeng 888s I seen it done but it was not in English

Every time I program the radios they go back to default Chinese with no channels and the beep? The stock frequencies I saved and reloaded it and it works but can’t program anything! Thanks

Hi, can someone help me how to make my baofeng 888s compatible with motorola radio?? Cause i can't. Communicate wtih the motorola radio . thanks.

Hi how do i program this beofeng with my other Weierwei radio?

So after you program you will be able to talk with the kids walkie talkies?

does this set up encrice the range of the radio?

Lol...I went through the same beginnings when I tried to reprogram my bf888s... The solution was so ... in my face.

Could I reprogram the b888s, same Frs and use them without license? Thanks for your help

Hi I have a radio BFDX model BF-620 radio can you help me how to program ?

Hi, how to the radio voice?

hi sir Aaron Hargett, I'm here in the Philippines, thus the default frequencies of the baofeng bf 888s are also illegal here? and also I noticed on your video when you encoded the frs gmrs codes on the next unit of baofeng radio, you did not attached the antenna when you switch it on, is that okay?

I ordered the cable plus software disc from amazon yesterday should have it by friday or sooner. I hear conflicting things though. Some people say chuck the CD and just go to the CHIRP website and get the sofware there becaue the software on the CD sucks. Some say the CD is ok but not great but will get things done. Also I want to know if the high/low power settings actually do anything because one video out here says if you put it on high or low it makes no difference , it will put out the same power. So much info out there and hard to decipher what the best thing to do is. Anyway, I just watched part of your vid, maybe you cover that in the rest of it lol.

Which channel you use to communicate with radio?

Hi, how do I choose the appropriate frequency for my region? Should the frequency be random? What is allowed and not allowed? Thank you

This radio already comes with working channels. So what purpose is there to what you show?

Mine is saying “Cannot Connect the radio” how do I fix it that?

can you show us how to programming Kenwood tk3207 please?

i wish u can have done this earlier then rerecord so to save some time explaining and walking us thru the tutorial

Do I need a license for my baofeng 888s i didnt program it.

Ey, good vid, but how come when I try and read the radio on the program it just says it cant connect?

Where could I find a setup download for a chrome book?

I have a bf 888s. I want to 170.000 frequency it’s possible?

Hi, FRS/GMRS Channels can be used in india also or only in u.s and canada ? And is it legal ? Thank you.

Can you make them as a police scanner

So I did everything you said and now its Chinese and is making a a non stop screeching noise unless it's on channel 16 but I still can't here anyone, plz help

why wont chirp work on my PC ?

hi mate. i just want to ask if there is anyway to have a private channel that you and your mate can talk privately?

How did you get the PC software?

Where do I download the software please help

Hello, I have a Neuni N17 and Retevis RT5 but i can't make the programmation. Could you help me please ?

Is there a way I can have a PRIVATE channel on this radio? If so, please let me know in detail how to do it please?

For all the people having issues with software, use bf888s_v1.05. Search in google and download it. Thats what I used and it worked perfect. Thank you so much for the help and for posting this. Im interested in having a channel for local scanner and general emergency radio. Would it be possible to do that to 2 of the channels?

hi mate , as the radio come working why would I program it pl total ignorance here ?

hi, anyone with the original settings can you export me the file i messed something up cant figure it out

Is there any way to do this on Chromebook?

Hey uhh can these connect to the police, Fire fighters, Government, Or other walkie talkies?

Someone know how i can connect this BF-888plus with a motorolas? I have to download the program or something like that?if someone can help me pls.... 🤔

When I reprogrammed my radio's just as you did I have a beeping sound from 1-15 and the language changed to Chinese. How can I stop that from happening.

Mine works fine on chirp. And ms windows7 business. Only thing is I am blowing out the prolific chip set so I cut down the volume to about 2/3 . And rembering to start with low volume I think the start up lady (too loud) kills the chip set. so start low then go 2/3 all good then. ^_^ No blowouts kv4li 73

what wbsite did u download it on u dint leav a link

also even though i change it to english. it always will be chinese until il load the default setting again

OK, anyone who followed this video and is using a NEWER radio...2007+, will end up with a radio that screeches. The software used in the video is for an older version of the BF888S. Please grab the correct software from this link: www.miklor.com/BF888/888-SW-ZTV68.php The website is one of the best BF888S resources you will find, and, is even mentioned in the BF User Guide. Uninstall the previous software (if you installed it). Install the correct one, then follow this link for the legal GMRS Frequencies: wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/FRS/GMRS_combined_channel_chart In the settings tab for the software...make sure to select English or your radio will be speaking Chinese. Hope this helps.

Aaron please email me the default frequencies.

You try to give the video more brightness it will be great if you do

Hi I am tuning 888s

Ok so I followed did the exact same thing you did. But after I downloaded the new frequencies to the radio it speaks in Chinese and has a high pitch screech!!! I hooked up my other radio downloaded the old frequencies into the screeching radio and it worked fine again. Just can't get the new Freq to upload. Have checked your settings on the screen compared to mine and look the same. HELP! :)

when you mean bad firmware. does that mean it cant be programmed?

How to increse Baofeng BF -888s Radios range

so there is no fix for that? does that mean i cant program it?

Do I need a license to use this walkie talkie radio

I am watching your video on the software baofeng 888s. what is the link for the software? All of the ones I have tried do not work.

what kind of license do you need to use this?

how can you make it legal? i want to use mine for the family and use it private. without having to pay a single penny

I followed all your steps and my radio is talking Chinese!!!

I can't program my baofeng bf 888s no matter what I change it becomes chinese and no frequency recorded every time I write it on my radio.

When i unplugged it from cable it is in chinese and beeping HELP

after I unplugged the cable from the radio I got a really loud beep and the language was in Chinese!

Where I can download the program for 888S? Can you link me please?

Need help with my walk !

The software doesn't write to the radio.

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The software is totally buggy (2013 last update). I your select UHF, you can enter 4xx numbers, but the devices beep all the time. Better use CHIRP.

Ctrl + V is paste.

I copied your frequency but damn from channels' 1-15 all beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep sound the heck

That disk is useless download it from the web

so you are playing WoT...

Before making a tutorial it would be a good idea to do it at least once first. Even better to do it a few times first. Especially considering that all this cheap-charlie Chinese software is crap-on-a-stick and virtually unusable. It would also be useful if the first thing you say is that you are NOT using the disk and that you've already downloaded and installed the software off the internet...and, tell where you found it and tips for doing that instead of wasing time with the disk. Geez, man. We're already fitghting this Baofeng crap without getting a rambling, simi-related tutorial.