Models
BF-888 is the same radio as BF-777 and BF-666, except the RX-FM radio and voice scrambling option. This radio can be programmed with use of Chirp software and costs about 20 - 25 USD. (409 Shop and eBay).Brands
This handset shows up in several advertisements, with different Brands and model numbers. All these radios have the same electronics, battery, software and accessoiries, all based on the Baofeng radio series:= RYT - TC-390
= BHD - B-828
= Tekoo - TK100
= Tianyi - Ty100
= BSD - BSD-580
= Risiton - ?
= Heng ShunTong - H-700 / H-500
= Hong LiTong - HL-T7
= Puxing - PX-500s
= Retevis - H-777
= Longwei - HT-R5
= Hua Tong - HT-R5
= Zastone - ZT-V68
= Albrecht - Tectalk Worker
Sometimes the cabinet has a slightly different layout. The Albrecht Tectalk Worker looks the same radio but this one is modified to the PMR specs. That makes it to a radio with different firmware and software for programming, and it is sold in a higher price range too.
Frequency range and specs
All these handset radios work within the same frequency range:400-480MHz (TX/RX). Power is about 1,2 Watts max.
Antenna
The antenna has a SMA-female connector. It can be detached from the handset and replaced by another one.Battery
The rechargeable battery, enclosed with this handset is 3,7 Volts and 1500 mAh.Base unit
Charging the battery must be done with use of the charging unit (base unit). The mains power can be 100 - 240 Volts and the mains connector can be different!Baofeng site
The Baofeng site can be found hereUHF
VHF
Linux ISO,
Chirp integrated
More info..
- John Miklor (K3NXU)
- Eline Kleibrink (PH4E)
- Hans (PD0AC)
- Robert Elsinga (PC5E)
- Dan Smith (KK7DS)
- 409 Shop
- 409 Shop (software)