Does the radio have a voice scrambler?
1342173
If it has a blue k sticker in the battery compartment it doesn't(old radio), if green, it is the newer firmware. The firmware is single flash only, and cannot be updated.
1342174
The one I just got says it on the box but it doesn't have the scrambler and in the battery compartment it has the blue K sticker. Mine was provided to me from Amazon not a third party.
1342175
I have ordered over a dozen of them. Some do, and some dont. They all are SUPPOSED to but dont.
1342176
The speech inverter/scrambler function is described in at http://www.miklor.com/BF888more specifically, http://www.miklor.com/BF888/888-Manual.php
1342177
Yes. Using the free factory BF-480 programming software, each channel has a field labeled "Beat Shift" which when enabled configures voice inversion for that channel.
1342178
It's a "beat shift" modulator that distorts the voice transmitted over the radio. Receiving radios that have the feature turned on will un-distort the audio. Technically you can still understand it without the demodulation but it's harder. So it's not actually scrambling or encrypting anything. it does not scramble or encrypt because that is illegal and the US would not allow it to be sold. Furthermore, if you use encrypted/scrambled coms over the air waves, you will lose your license if caught.
1342179
Want to lose your license? You can't scramble your transmissions with a ham radio license.
1342180
Yes all versions of this radio has a scrambled (voice inverter) feature setting. Rotate the channel knob clockwise while powering on the radio. Voila!! You are now scrambled on all channels. Wonderful radio-
1044980
The radio just lowers allowing voice to talk over it. You can still hear radio play in background. Their is a minor delay for radio to turn back up.
1175051
Yes it does tone decode. Only house it fixed station and very happy with the radio. Well worth the cost.
882934
Nope. radio or video sounds only come over the headset if your talking to someone
1079559
It does, directions are straight forward. I recomend recording session and using a speaker thats connected. Do not use the one on the unit it self. When you play it back after recording you can hear so much more. All voices you hear in the moment are class A. But, you need to use judgement on radio dj interference. Trust me you will know the difference. It is pretty much plug and play. I use 3rd fastest sweep. I think it the 200 sweep.
216630
Yes, it does if you set up through an FM channel on the radio. There are instructions on how to do it included with the device.
1922239
i dont remember seeing any. was a pretty basic radio, only plus was usb feature but sound wasnt good and remote didnt do much but for the usb and cd functions
920817
I have not found a way to do that, that is definitely one annoying thing about this radio.
473200
NOT that I have found. There are NO switches or buttons on this head-phone.
1208430
Not that I'm aware of, but that would be great. The radio is fantastic. I'm getting stations I'd never gotten clearly before. It was a big investment for me, but glad I took the plunge.
809932
I don't quite remember but I don't think so, I believe it just has an enable/disable mic button and volume up/down controls
1134530
I don't think there is one. Just plug in and switch to CD, radio, or tape player and turn the volume up and it should work.
735563
there is an on-off function on the setup menu. But why deprive yourself of hearing how crazy you sound when you sing along with the radio? ;)
909634
yes. very simple instructions. if you have trouble you can email me. it has 8 or 10 programmable buttons or just simple on/off and up/down for station and volume.
25741
No. It only has a volume control. Don't worry, the unit sounds great. I could say the same about my BOSE wave radio.
1167640
No. It's a radio. Sound quality is very bass heavy; decent for music, not so much for kitchen news/talk show.
1229051
No. But the batteries last a really long time. This is the best pocket-sized radio I have ever owned.