is there a way to get this radio (bf888s) to scan?
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Sorry can't answer but after reading the manual front to back I would have to say no. Good little limited frequency radio for kids while camping but not a model that would look for different frequencies.
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Yes! SCANNINGScanning 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. Yes! SCANNINGScanning 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... » Read More Yes! SCANNINGScanning 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. « Show Less
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Yes! 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.
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Yes, when programing channels leave CH 16 blank. Tune to CH 16 for it to scan CH 1- 15
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I received mine today and the screen is not inverted. CHIRP reports the firmware as BFS313. I believe that's a later revision than others have reported and supports the theory that Baofeng is shipping new BF-F8+ units without inverted screens (purportedly due to negative feedback from customers).
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Yes it has a scan mode. This radio will not pick-up any freqs that are not in the description of the radio freqs. The radio will not pick up the digital modes of comms like their other products from Anytone Tech who also the distrubutor for the Baofeng UV-82. The radio can pick up the digital modes which is an add-on device that requires a computer to use the enhanced features on 2-meter and 440-mhz. If you want those modes with those features, it will cost you more than what you want to spend.
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I have not been able to scan abs codes with this scanner I work on gm mostly
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The radio will scan, however it is not capable of receiving any agencies using Digital APCO transmissions, Trunked radio systems or LTR, so you may need a "real" scanner for area if the agencies you wish to monitor aren't on a standard analog conventional channel.
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The scanner comes with a cleaning pad. You might have dust on the scanner. Try using that. If that don't work I'd reinstall the scanner to your computer or you would h aft to contact newsman for service assistance. But cleaning it would be your best bet to start with
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dose not work on scancat plus you need beafeng software and cable which Amazon sells
64377
The scanner scans conventional frequencies and trunk systems. This one is called...triple trunking mobile/base radio scanner.Mine receives all the channels that I need for the areas I have used it. I assume it is analog.....but the only digital is the display..
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I had three of the BF-F8+ radios; each had their own problem. One had the issue you asked about, sometimes you can cut away excess plastic around the base of the male part of plug to make it make a better connect. All of these Baofengs have quality control problems or issues that are written up on WWW .I now have the UV82L and it has CPU chip problems.
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You need a digital scanner. The BC355C 800MHz is not digital; it is analog. For digital capabilities you will need either of the multitude of scanners I will list: GRE PSR-800, GRE PSR-600, GRE PSR-500, Uniden HomePatrol, Uniden Beacat BCD996XT, Uniden Bearcat BCD396XT, or the RadioShack PRO-197.
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I had a similar problem a few years ago. I went to their website and found a firmware update that I then applied to the radio and it has worked ever since. It took some configuring and a few on/off power cycles, but it is running as I write years after the problem. hope that works for you.
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Mmmm the radio sistem ask you for that...but you can skip that procedure with a special conection....check somo tutorials in you tube
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Scan radio frequencies manually, until you find one with quiet static and no radio stations, press save. Save it as a preset. Simples
2050074
There is a code in the book that came with it, that you scan. You have to enter program mode first, then scan the code. I'm not sure which one it is, but you can try several options until it works.
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Scanner should match radio station, but if you have a defective Tunecaster I am sure it is under warrenty. It helps to read manual if it came with one. Hope this helps. Jim
833207
I bought the base unit. Didn't use a scanner. Not sure what frequency it uses. Might call the manufacture.
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It doesn't auto-scan. You will need to select a frequency to broadcast it on.