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Build Quality
Customers are highly satisfied with the build quality of these walkie talkies, praising their durability and reliability. They also appreciate the protective rubber covers on various parts and consider them a good value for cost.
Size And Portability
Customers are highly satisfied with the size and portability of the walkie talkies. They find them lightweight, sturdy, and easy to carry around, making them an excellent option for vacations, hiking trips, or family use. Some users have mentioned that the programming process can be a bit confusing but overall they are very easy to use.
Display Clarity
Customers generally have a positive opinion about the display clarity of the BaoFeng 888S Walkie Talkies, with some mentioning clear transmissions and easy-to-read screens. However, a few customers noted that the radio loudly announces channel changes which can be an inconvenience for some users. Overall, customers are pleased with the radio's performance and ease of programming.
Charging Capabilities
Customers generally have positive opinions about the charging capabilities of the walkie talkies, with some mentioning ease of use and good battery life. However, there are reports of issues with the charger for some units. The low power setting exceeds FCC regulations, making these radios unlicensed.
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Battery Life
Customers have mixed opinions on the battery life of the BaoFeng 888S Walkie Talkies. While some are pleased with the long-lasting Li-ion batteries, others note that the radios drain quicker than expected and suggest using power save features or carrying extra batteries for extended use.
Highlights
Quality
They are simple to program easy to maintain and crazy durable.
These are pretty good solid radios which are not fcc type accepted.
It’s a shame the channels aren’t secured but beggars can’t be choosers
Batteries are li-ion which means they lose almost no power (1.
Price
The best two way radio for the price on amazon.
Got this to go with the radio’s we use at church awesome price and work perfect
Even gmrs requires a $90 (for a family for 5 years) for a license.
This means you'll need to also buy the programming cable, which is sold separately for about $5-10 (but also available on amazon).
Shipping
Delivery was quick and they were packed well.
I haven't tried the aprs yet but the gps got up and quickly and the clock was set easily once it locked in on the satellites.
We determined pretty quickly the cable was bad.
Competitiveness
So i tested the range of this radio compared to 2 blister pack (midland and motorola 2 watt and 1 watt) gmrs/frs radios in a ru... Read More
If your looking for a cheap alternative to expensive business band two way radios consider the 888s.
I picked up a 5-pack of these off ebay because the deal was slightly better than i could find on amazon at the time (the ebay s... Read More
The radio 88a is also good but the signal is bit weak comparing with 888s.
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- Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 75.4% of the reviews are reliable.
- This product had a total of 208 reviews as of our last analysis date on Aug 26 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
They output 1 watt and i have found that they cover our job sites with ease
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Dont know if this was a flash sale or this occurs often but the deal i got was the radio two battery packs charging stand and programming cable
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It isnt an anytone radio when it comes to programming and there is a bit of a learning curve on how it gets programmed but once you figure it out and i did by youtube university and a few emails to radioddity of which were answered really quick youll be talking in no time
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Also on the battery the tab that locks it in place is on the bottom of the radio and i have had to use a coin to pop it open so the battery could be removed
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Bent a fingernail back doing it already
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I havent tried the aprs yet but the gps got up and quickly and the clock was set easily once it locked in on the satellites
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I am new with dmr and he could not have been any better to deal with
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I have had only one issue with it and that was a firmware issue
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