Baofeng 777s

Baofeng BF-777S
User Manual
aka BF-666S, BF-777S
Pofung T88, GT1 Retevis H-777
This is one man's attempt to have a readable

User Manual for the BF-888S transceiver.
A LED Indicator
Lights red during transmit, green when receiving a signal
B Channel Switch
Rotate to select a channel. No. 16 is the scanning channel
C Power Switch / Volume Control
Turn clockwise to switch ON the transceiver.
Turn counterclockwise to switch OFF transceiver.
Rotate to adjust volume.
D PTT (Push-to-Talk) Button
Push button to transmit.
Release to receive.
E MONI (Monitor) Button
Press and Hold (Squelch OFF) to hear background noise;
Release to return to normal operation.
F FUNC (Function Button) Button
Press to activate LED torch function.
G Speaker Microphone / Programming Cable Jack
OPERATION
Switching Power ON/OFF

Turn the Power switch/Volume control (A) clockwise. You will hear a
beep and speech indicating the transceiver is ON.
Adjusting the Volume

Hold Monitor button (E) own to listen to audio level while rotating the
Power switch/Volume control (A). Rotate Volume Control to increase /
decrease the volume.
Selecting the Channel

Turn the Channel Switch (B) to the desired channel. No. 16 is the
Scanning Channel.
Transmitting
To transmit, Press and Hold PTT (D) and speak into the microphone in a
normal tone of voice.
The LED indicator lights continuously red when transmitting.
For maximum sound clarity at the receiving station, hold the transceiver 2
to 3 inched from mouth and talk in a normal tone of voice.
Note: Yelling does not make your signal louder.
CHARGING the LI-ION BATTERY PACK

Charge the battery pack before using it. The new or stored (more
than 2 months) battery pack cannot reach full capacity after the first
charge. After 2 or 3 charges and discharges, it will reach full charge.
1. Plug adapter into electrical socket.

2. Insert transceiver or battery into the charging tray.
3. Ensure that the battery contacts connect with the drop-in
charging tray. While charging is taking place, the LED will glow Red.
4. After 3 hours charging, the LED indicator will light Green.
5. Remove battery or transceiver from the charging tray.
Asterisk [ * ] designates function changed via software
* SQUELCH LEVEL
The purpose of the Squelch is to mute the speaker when no signals are
present. With the squelch correctly set, you will only hear sound when a
signal is present.
* TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)

The TOT limits the length of a users transmission. The purpose of the TOT
is to prevent transmitting for a long period of time, causing thermal
damage to the radio. And alert will sound when the limit for that
transmission has been reached.
* SCANNING
Scanning is used for hands off monitoring of your favorite frequencies.
When the transceiver options are set to SCAN (via software), setting the
channel selector to channel 16 directs the radio to scan the selected
channels from 1-16.
1. Transceiver stops scanning when a signal is detected and continues

when signal is gone.
2. If there are less than 2 channels, it cannot scan. (Go figure)
3. 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 via software, the radio will not scan.
Note: There is no actual FM Radio function in this radio, so this option
should always remain deactivated in software.
* BEAT SHIFT / SCRAMBLER (not available on some

BF888S)
1. This option activates Voice Inversion.
2. When set, radios will no longer TX/RX normal audio on the selected
channel.
3. All radios in the group must have the option set on the same channel to
function properly between radios.
Note: To date, there are 4 known stickers on the inner case.

It has been reported that radios with "UPDATE" and "B" stickers have the
scrambler option, and the "K" does not.
Baofeng, however, says the sticker does not do not determine whether
your radio has this option. See Baofeng Disclaimer
Label inside Battery Bay
Check your country's regulations regarding the use of scrambled

transmissions.
* VOICE PROMPT
1. VP can be set ON/OFF via software.
switching ON the transceiver to also Activate or Deactivate Voice Prompt.
switching ON the transceiver to change Voice Prompt Language (CHI /
ENG)
4. Any channel 1-16, Press and Hold MONI only while switching ON the
transceiver will Deactivate Voice Prompt for that session only.
* VOX (Voice Operated Transmit)

VOX eliminates the need for using the PTT key to transmit. The transmitter
is keyed when the VOX circuit senses you are speaking into the
microphone.
1. When operating the VOX function, set the VOX Gain level to recognize
the desired sound level.
2. If level is too sensitive, transceiver will key with noise in the
background.
3. If level is not sensitive enough, it will not pick up your voice. Set level
for smooth transmission.
4. On channel 1-5, Press and Hold the PTT and MONI buttons while
switching ON the transceiver to turn the VOX ON or OFF.
* EMERGENCY ALARM
On channel 11, Press and Hold the PTT and MONI buttons while switching
ON the transceiver to turn the Alarm Function ON or OFF.
This is a function for your receiver only. You will Not transmit the alarm.
BATTERY SAVER
Reduces the battery power used when not receiving a signal. Battery
saver turns on automatically 10 seconds after no signal is received and no
operation is being performed.
BATTERY LOW ALERT

Reminds you that battery needs recharging. Alert tone will sound and Red
LED will blink.
MONITOR
When no signal is being received, Press and Hold the MONI. This is
helpful for adjusting volume level and receiving weak signals.
* BUSY CHANNEL LOCK-OUT (BCL)

BCL prevents you from transmitting on a channel if a signal is present.
Pressing the PTT switch while a channel is in use will emit an alert tone
and inhibit the transmitter.
* BEEP TONE
If turned on, radio will give short tone to indicate that there is nothing
programmed for that channel.
* CTCSS / DCS
CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) or
(Digital Coded Squelch). CTCSS / DCS Description
You may sometimes want to hear calls only from specific persons or
groups. This option allows you to ignore unwanted calls from others on the
same frequency. These tones are sub-audible (cannot be heard) and are
selectable via software.
Note: These tones do NOT cause your conversation to be private or
scrambled. It only relieves you from listening to unwanted conversations.
SUMMARY of FUNCTION ACTIVATION
Ch 1-5, Press / Hold both PTT and MONI, and Power ON

VOX - ON / OFF.
Ch 10, Press / Hold both PTT and MONI, and Power ON
Voice Prompt - ON / OFF
Alarm Function ON / OFF (if selected via SW)
Locks Transmitter ON (Power cycle to reset)
Change Language (CHI / ENG)
Scan ON / OFF (if option set via software)
Ch 1-16, Press / Hold MONI only and Power ON

Deactivates Voice Prompt for that session only.
SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Range 400 - 470MHz

< 5W
RF Rated Power
(Closer to 3W)
Channel Capacity 16
Operating Voltage 3.7V
115mm x 60mm x 33mm
Dimensions
4.53" x 2.36" x 1.30"
Weight 150g (5.3oz)
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
No Power Check Battery Installation and/or replace/charge battery.
Verify that the frequency and CTCSS tones are the same
Can't communicate
for all members. If all checks out okay, make sure you are
with other members
all within range.
Hearing other Change your CTCSS for that channel. Change to another
stations channel.
I can clearly hear

Check if microphone is blocked. If so, return radio to
members of my
dealer for maintenance. Sometimes your frequency is the
group, but my voice
same as the frequency of other groups.
is intermittent.
Can't turn on the

Check the battery contacts on the radio. If they are broken
radio, or it turns on
or twisted, return your radio to an authorized dealer for
and quickly shuts
maintenance.
down.

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This is one man's attempt to have a readable

Switching Power ON/OFF

Adjusting the Volume

Selecting the Channel

CHARGING the LI-ION BATTERY PACK

1. Plug adapter into electrical socket.

Asterisk [ * ] designates function changed via software

* TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)

1. Transceiver stops scanning when a signal is detected and continues

* BEAT SHIFT / SCRAMBLER (not available on some

Note: To date, there are 4 known stickers on the inner case.

Label inside Battery Bay

Check your country's regulations regarding the use of scrambled

* VOX (Voice Operated Transmit)

BATTERY LOW ALERT

* BUSY CHANNEL LOCK-OUT (BCL)

SUMMARY of FUNCTION ACTIVATION

Ch 1-5, Press / Hold both PTT and MONI, and Power ON

Ch 1-16, Press / Hold MONI only and Power ON

Frequency Range 400 - 470MHz

No Power Check Battery Installation and/or replace/charge battery.

I can clearly hear

Can't turn on the

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