and am studying for my Ham or amateur radio liscence, not for sledding for fun of long distance commumication etc.
#BAOFENG 888S PROGRAMMING FRS UPGRADE#
I have a Boefang radio Bf f8 it has a stock 7in rubber antenna that is a big upgrade and the radio that has a extended battery and that model makes the radio thicker in the back rather than longer like the Boefang uv5r etc. There are no frequencies you can program this radio to for use without a license and remain legal. The short answer is that is that it is NOT a good solution for a low cost, LEGAL, easy to use radio for unlicensed family use. If you're looking for a good "family" radio and don't want to get a license, then stay with FRS radios and stay off the GMRS channels (Channels 15-22 on Motorola radios). If reprogrammed for GMRS AND you have a license, then you'll be on shaky ground, but the chance of getting caught is small. If reprogrammed for FRS, then you'll be illegal due to power levels and the removable antenna.
If reprogrammed for ham radio 70cm band and you're licensed, then yes, it can be used legally.
If you use it as received from the factory, you'll be transmitting on commercial and public safety channels, so could get in a lot of trouble very quickly ( with fines exceeding $10,000). This radio is not Part 90 (commercial land mobile) or Part 95 ( FRS/GMRS, etc.) certified. If you're looking for a radio you can use without a license, then no, it is not a good radio for that purpose.
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