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2pcs x BAOFENG BF-888S Ham Radio With Earpiece $16.88 Delivered @Radioddity

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2pcs x BAOFENG BF-888S Ham Radio With Earpiece $16.88 Delivered @Radioddity
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soooooeasy on 12/04/2016 - 11:56 radioddity.com (641 clicks)
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Description:

The BF-888S Two-Way radio is a great long range radio (handheld transceiver) for you! It can bring huge convenience for you to communicate with each other in a long range about 6km.

Functions:

  1. Frequency: 400-469.995MHz
  2. 16 channels
  3. 1500mAh Li-ion battery
  4. 50 CTCSS/105 CDCSS
  5. VOX Function
  6. Voice Prompt
  7. PC Programming
  8. Emergency Alarm
  9. Intelligent Charging
  10. Battery Save
  11. Low Voltage Alert
  12. Time-out Timer
  13. FlashLight

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Mod: See comments - You should not operate this item unless you have the appropriate licence.

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  • tinkko on 12/04/2016 - 12:02
    +1

    Hi Op, price is good but what is the longest distance in building area, thanks.
    p.s is it post from China ?

  • bonezAU on 12/04/2016 - 12:02
    -2

    Illegal to possess OR use these in Australia unless you hold the appropriate class license.

    People do buy them and use them but if you get caught don't tell me you weren't warned.

    • NickFritz on 12/04/2016 - 12:16

      Can't you adjust them to be legal by blocking certain frequencies?

      • llama on 12/04/2016 - 12:37
        +3

        Can't you adjust them to be legal by blocking certain frequencies?

        YES, definitely.

        Simply move the power switch to the OFF position.

        (the frequency you need to block is the entire band that they operate on)

      • ebenezer7 on 12/04/2016 - 14:13
        +1

        It is illegal to posses them. Even if you don't turn them on.

        • mostlygordon on 12/04/2016 - 17:12

          Not if you have a Ham licence. I have two programmed to Amateur frequencies and they work quite well for the price…

  • battler on 12/04/2016 - 12:03
    +1

    Not sure that frequency range is legal in Australia? (without appropriate permits)
    Aus UHF (public/free) is 476/477 mhz

  • [Deactivated] on 12/04/2016 - 12:03
    +4

    This is not a UHF CB. Please don't order unless you are licenced to use these frequencies.

    • tinkko on 12/04/2016 - 12:04
      -1

      even can I use inside warehouse,

      • [Deactivated] on 12/04/2016 - 12:07
        +1

        If you want 2 years in jail, go ahead.

        http://www.acma.gov.au/theACMA/engage-blogs/engage-blogs/Int…

        "The ACMA actively monitors the 400 MHz band and take issues of non-compliance seriously."

        • tinkko on 12/04/2016 - 12:08

          thanks for info, forget it then, cheers

        • saffers on 12/04/2016 - 12:19

          How would they catch/identify that you are using these?

        • Succulent Synth on 12/04/2016 - 12:24
          +1

          @saffers: You can triangulate a signal using radio direction finders.

        • Flyerone on 12/04/2016 - 12:58

          @saffers: An RSSI meter could lead them straight to your door. The same way they track tagged animals.

        • killergreely on 12/04/2016 - 13:05
          +4

          I'm sure they talk a big game, but have you ever dealt with the ACMA? The term toothless tiger comes to mind.

        • cim85 on 12/04/2016 - 13:56

          @bazzaa: +1 …… I think the ACMA has bigger fish to fry!

        • saffers on 12/04/2016 - 14:16

          @Flyerone: So I guess they should be fine for use in the bush or remote areas. :)

        • wogman on 13/04/2016 - 21:40

          @cim85: No they don't have other fish to fry, this type of crap is the very fish they have to fry! These devices have the capability to interfere with emergency services communications in the 400Mhz band. If you buy one and use it, expect a visit from ACMA with some unpleasant results.

        • cim85 on 14/04/2016 - 08:46
          +3

          @wogman: relax man, spare me the lecturing, I am an ex-emergency services worker who has the appropriate licence - purchased two and will be using them legally. I am well aware of the interference issues and how the ACMA are conspicuous by their absence; hence my comment about bigger fish to fry….there will be no unpleasant results for me.

        • cim85 on 14/04/2016 - 08:48

          @saffers: Big NEGATIVE unless you hold the appropriate licence issued by ACMA.

      • battler on 12/04/2016 - 12:07

        Not without permit.

        From reading acma link above (and other doco on the site) looks like 400mhz range is going to be assigned mostly for government use - particulary Railways
        The 476/477mhz range to be retained for citizens band UHF.

  • lovbargain on 12/04/2016 - 12:17

    Please use them with permit, e.g. a current AR license.

    • mostlygordon on 12/04/2016 - 17:14

      They are not Type Approved so you can only use them with an AR license.

  • cmcv on 12/04/2016 - 12:26

    How much does a permit cost & does it take long to get.

  • [Deactivated] on 12/04/2016 - 12:48
    +6

    Ok Hammies, we get the point, they're not for the average joe-blow.
    But they're not illegal if you have a license.
    It's no different to someone putting up a bargain car/boat/motorbike/etc

    The license is a bit of joke since it still requires proficiency in morse code. It's keeps them exclusive.

    I doubt ACMA actively monitor amature bands. They rely on the AR folk to dob in an offender. And those guys will hunt you down & dob you in (after hog tying you first & inserting a multiband dipole into you in order to extract your confession in morse :-)

    • llama on 12/04/2016 - 13:06

      after hog tying you first & inserting a multiband dipole into you in order to extract your confession in morse :-)

      And squeal like a PIG !

      Beware - the sideband is strong with those guys!

    • lovbargain on 12/04/2016 - 13:24

      morse code is not mandatory, even for advanced operator in Australia.

      • [Deactivated] on 12/04/2016 - 14:30

        My apologies, when did that stop?

        • lovbargain on 12/04/2016 - 16:22

          Sorry I don't know. I got my full sigh at 2010 without knowing morse code.

    • wogman on 13/04/2016 - 21:44

      It's not just amateur bands these devices operate in. They can transmit across the whole 400Mhz band, this includes many licensees including businesses, rail operations and emergency services. If you own and operate one of these devices you'll be located and likely end up in serious trouble.

  • cheepwun on 12/04/2016 - 12:52
    +10

    if you want cheap Chinese radios without paying the Australia Tax to The Paper Shufflers, get a Chinese radio such as the Baofeng UV-5R. Plenty of other brands like Wouxun and Feidaxin (FDC) and TYT and others. Get a USB programming cable with it. Program it for Australian CB frequencies (easy with a little thought). Make sure that the handsets you get can operate in the frequency band covering 476-477 MHz that Australian CB uses. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UHF_CB

    Apps like http://chirp.danplanet.com/ are useful to save your programming & share it with others who might want to upload their programmed channels to multiple handsets. Make sure your handset is compatible with it. UV-5R and many other popular models are. The manufacturer sometimes offers their own app too.

    Nobody will fine you if you are using the standard CB channels. You'll typically get less than 2KM range when operating these handsets in most built-up (suburban) areas. Have fun.

    • Draxxx on 12/04/2016 - 14:18

      Good advice. Thanks.

  • Maxxjet on 12/04/2016 - 12:58

    It should be fine if you only use it as a scanner , i.e. to ' listen in' only , not ' talk into' to interfere with licensed users…$17 for fun of listen in is not bad if you are bored.. some of the driver's talks could be very funny

    • bonezAU on 12/04/2016 - 13:11
      -2

      You aren't even allowed to have it in your possession unless you have a license. It doesn't matter if you are only using it as a scanner.

      http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/ra1992218/…

      • lovbargain on 12/04/2016 - 13:26

        operating the device means transmitting, receiving is not an offense.

      • This Void on 12/04/2016 - 13:37

        There are plenty of ACMA approved UHF radios sold by AU shops (Officeworks, JB Hifi, DSE etc) that can be used as a scanner as well and with a little bit of reprogramming they could be used to TX on those freqs as well - one could always argue that "the potential of wrongdoing exists".

        I have heard of people getting busted for repeatedly transmitting on emergency channels or using larger than 5W equipment without licence (easy to triangulate) but never heard of ACMA going after scanners - will they fine every unlicenced owner of an UNIDEN UH8080S?

        That said, these radios are set up to transmit on any freq so I would really not risk using them unless you have a licence.

        • lovbargain on 12/04/2016 - 13:54

          using emergency channels improperly or using larger power is illegal, even you hold a license.

          for fm channels, maximum 10 watts for foundation, 30w for standard and 100w for advanced.

  • altomic on 12/04/2016 - 13:02
    +2

    I'm guessing it's not halal.

    • StewBalls on 12/04/2016 - 14:54
      +1

      You'll want lamb-radio for that…

  • Vash1984 on 12/04/2016 - 13:25
    +1

    Can my kids use them :)

    • StewBalls on 12/04/2016 - 14:53
      +2

      Only to call Batman…they won't need them of course for Superman, he's got super hearing! ;)

      • Vash1984 on 12/04/2016 - 15:19

        They've seen the movie, so they will be calling spiderman instead

        • StewBalls on 12/04/2016 - 16:35
          +2

          Can't they just look him up on the web…

  • soooooeasy on 12/04/2016 - 13:38
    +2

    Not sure whether you guys are interested in this World Amateur Radio Day 2016 (Apr. 18th) http://www.iaru.org/world-amateur-radio-day.html Activity in AU: 15-18 April: VK2EWC, by the Albury Wofonga ARC. 80/40/20/15/10/2 meters from the Albury City Library/Museum. Special QSL on request. Email: [email protected]

  • bogrolls on 12/04/2016 - 13:43

    Given these radios could land someone in the naughty corner, was wondering if someone had a suggestion for a good handheld radio to use in .au that is of desent quality and well priced.

    Tnx

    • battler on 12/04/2016 - 13:54

      depends on your requirements? range desired, kids use, price?

    • lomie on 12/04/2016 - 14:28
      +2

      I use GME TX670 and will happily recommend them. Have used Binatone and Oricom in the past but they now sit in the drawer.

      • cmcv on 12/04/2016 - 14:50

        What's its range?

        • lomie on 12/04/2016 - 16:53

          Its power is selectable - 1W/2W. The range is dependent on the terrain.

  • Robin2012 on 12/04/2016 - 13:50

    Want to know as well

  • [Deactivated] on 12/04/2016 - 14:35
    +1

    the radios need to be type approved to be used in Australia see here for the list http://www.typeapproved.com.au/

    • Gaz1 on 12/04/2016 - 15:47

      Presumably they would be stopped at customs anyway.

      • mostlygordon on 12/04/2016 - 17:20
        +1

        I have imported tons of radios and have never had any held up. Best you get a Ham license to be safe, it's pretty easy these days with a 2 day course.

  • StewBalls on 12/04/2016 - 15:01

    Great deal if you're into AR…most of the guys I've known who are into it love to tinker, this kinda stuff would be right up their alley!

  • Yakuza85 on 12/04/2016 - 19:50

    So, how do we go about getting a licence?

  • cmcv on 13/04/2016 - 16:28

    I see it has two different voltage versions too

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