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Is The AnyTone AT-D878UV DMR Radio Worth The Money?
The AnyTone at-d878uv is the newest dual-mode, dual-band radio on the ham radio market. It comes on the heels of the wildly popular AnyTone at-d868uv. However, is it worth the increased price?
There have been some great blogs that show the AnyTone D878 is just a reflashed D868, and that appears to be true. W0RMT (Bud) has successfully flashed his AnyTone D868 and it works great using the D878 firmware. Another clue showing the AnyTone 878 is the same hardware.
I break down the two radios and show you how the main menus compare to one another on this week's video!
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Starting to love the AnyTone 878. Takes a little while to get use to but after a week of playing with the 878, I would highly recommend the the radio. BridgeCom does everything possible to make the transition easy as possible. Took me a little longer to grasp DMR and a new radio. I am older and disabled but really enjoying the new radio and the DMR experience. If you want to get into DMR then there is no easier way than going through BridgeCom. They will actually answer any questions you may have and give you plenty of support.
@katjaczajkov8694
Жыл бұрын
Yes thats true. I think 878 has so many features.
Thanks for the video, I went for the 868 myself, in the UK current pricing is £129 for the 868 vs £199 for the 878, very pleased with it so far once past the initial learning curve.
@chrisbee9164
4 жыл бұрын
Matt Hill hi how are you finding your 868? I’ve got a yaesu ft3d but thinking of selling and buying an anytone
@K0LWC
4 жыл бұрын
The AnyTone is a great radio for the price. If you’re going DMR... go AnyTone. It’s the best Chinese manufacturer out there for amateur radio - and I’ve used a lot.
@chrisbee9164
4 жыл бұрын
@@K0LWC is it right that the Anytone is far more limited in frequency reception than the Yaesu FT3De? I have the latter but am thinking about downgrading. But I want to be able to listen to aircraft and air traffic control as well as all the normal amateur bands
@MattHill303
4 жыл бұрын
@@chrisbee9164 It's a great DMR handheld, not had any issues with it, although I've been using my FT-70D a bit more recently, also find the FT-70D better for analogue FM.
A couple of things that could make it better are IMHO. Remove FM broadcast receive and replace with AM aircraft receive (more in line with professional users). The other is, since it is a Part 90 certified radio and legal for business use, then adding Tier 3 (trunking capability) would be exceptional.
@K0LWC
5 жыл бұрын
I think AM aircraft would be a great addition, many hams enjoy listening to that while FM broadcast is, well... boring.
Can't believe you threw away the antenna that came with the radio! Better to have and not need than to need and not have. Sad.
I had the Anytone D878 for three days, then it suddenly turned into a brick. I reinitialized the radio twice and reloaded the codeplug twice which was unsuccessful. I returned it to Bridgecom.
The new firmware doesn't even have "talk groups" or "sms" in the main menu. it's got "book" which might be talk groups, then "zone" "scan" "settings" "gps" "digi moni" whatever that is, and "aprs"
@localguide8638
2 жыл бұрын
yeah i noticed the same i checked the firmware and you need to enable the sms function after the new version is installed i noticed you are unaware what digi moni is for, basically its a scan function for dmr that works great, it will find tg cc and ts. hopefully i helped
Simply amazing, both analog & DMR. Even when using a Diamond X-30 as the antenna. Excellent support. My first radio. On a lighter note, i'm probably the only ham radio op in the world that carried one while dating a gorgeous girl (i do deliveries on a bike, have a vest where it fits nicely, love some good ol ragchewing in the "slowest" moments, she's a barlady and we drank coffee together after ending our shifts).
@texasstealthcamper8139
2 жыл бұрын
Cool story. Classic!
I received the 878 yesterday and started setting it up but I found a HUGE problem with it. The main reason I wanted to try this radio is the new APRS in both analog and DMR modes. Unfortunately, the APRS is where I have run into the problem. I have found nowhere in the radio or the programming software to change the radios ARPS callsign, so each time it sends out an APRS packet it is transmitting a Chinese callsign. If you change the APRS Text with your callsign, it simply adds that as a note under the Chinese callsign. The second problem is that if you turn on the APRS, even with the volume on the radio knob turned all the way down as far as it will go so that you can no longer hear any received transmissions on the radio and the Max Vol level set to "indoor", when the radio transmits an APRS packet the sound is deafening as though the volume was turned all the way up as high as it will go. This alone renders the AT-D878UV completely useless for APRS use.
If you put firmware 2.34 on the 868, you get the black display per 878
@K0LWC
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, that is nice but it’s only cosmetic.
Am considering the 878 Plus (actual model D878UV Plus) but the bummer is it doesn't work with CHIRP or RT systems software for programming. I was hoping this video would touch briefly on the programming and voice an opinion on it.
Great info, even if it's a bit old. I still want their latest version.
Recently bought the D868UV. Where can I get the firmware to upgrade this to a D878UV?
@chrisbee9164
4 жыл бұрын
Samantha Allan did you find it ?.
In a recent video I believe you had implied that the 878 had a better receiver since you were able to be significantly further away from your hotspot. Is this true or did I misunderstand? Also I love my 868 on DMR but hate it on FM. Also I’ve noticed that it is a bit deaf even with the Nagoya antenna. Thoughts?
Hello , can i program 868 with a baofeng cable?
The 878 is an amazing radio. I am hoping we get some digital repeaters in my area soon. We have two fusion repeaters here, and they are nice. I don't have a hot spot so all I have is analog right now. Mind you, you can still transmit digital simplex if you like. The only thing I don't like about the radio, is they are not very easy to program if you are out in the field and need to put a simplex or repeater pair in the radio on the fly. Never had a problem doing this with my old Kenwood or even the Baofeng radios. So in a SHTF grid down situation, the 878 is going to be a pain to use if you need to manually put frequencies in. With that said, if the 878 or any other ht is all you have, you may be hurting after a few hours when batteries are dead. Learn the limits of your radio
@K0LWC
3 жыл бұрын
It’s a little slow to program, but once you learn it I don’t think it’s difficult.
That radio does look pretty nice and I've heard good things about it. It's certainly worth checking into.
@K0LWC
5 жыл бұрын
It’s a great radio!
Just getting into ham radio. Would you consider these models good for beginners? Again I do not know anything at all about ham radio and looking to get my license asap
@K0LWC
4 жыл бұрын
If you’re specifically interested in DMR, yes these are these are the best for that. However, if you’re still learning the basics of ham radio etc., I’d look at buying a cheaper analog HT radio. Check out the Yaesu FT-65R. It’s an affordable analog radio that you can use to learn the ropes of repeaters and the hobby in general. If you’re really set on digital, get the AnyTone 878. Just know DMR is much more complex to learn than analog repeaters.
@pandawarriors33
4 жыл бұрын
@@K0LWC thank you very much
I am new to ham and recently got the anytone 878 I’m not getting the best signal at home or in a vehicle I’m thinking I need a better antenna what are things I need to look at when getting one?
This looks like an awesome radio. Could you show me how the roaming works and things to do to not piss people off when roaming?
@OG_Zlog
3 жыл бұрын
Roaming just uses GPS to change what repeaters you connect to. If you don't wanna piss folks off... Well, I am still working on that myself.
I have a anytime at-d868uv and reflash the boot load now it d878 and easy to do
@n3ssaya972
3 жыл бұрын
With the ST-Link?
There is one other cosmetic difference visible on the Anytone 878 versus the 868. Yes the Blue top function button is one..The AnyTone nameplate on the front cover is the other.
@K0LWC
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, I suppose I missed that.
I can not get my 878 to go into VFO mode. The P2 key is programmed for the V/M command but will not go into VFO mode. Does anyone have advise?
@K0LWC
4 жыл бұрын
I'd have to see your code plug to be of any help.
why do so many KZreadrs ask for a like to their videos when only 4 seconds in? Thanks for posting, just starting DMR, appreciate the work
@rrittenhouse
5 жыл бұрын
People (me included) are focused on getting the question answered that they come possibly looking for and forget to hit like :)
How do you switch the frequency mode the mode 14 (400-520, 136-174, 200-225)?
@K0LWC
4 жыл бұрын
Make sure you have the commercial model of the radio. You can adjust the mode in the CPS software.
@theroningames3801
4 жыл бұрын
you have to have an unlock password for "maintenance mode" for both the radio and CPS. They might be out in the wild, I know the CPS password is, but the radio password might not be.
@notsure7874
3 жыл бұрын
Latest firmware doesn't have the ptt + 1 + "turn on radio" function. You have to use software - AT_Options.exe
For a shtf grid down, will the 868 work? (simplex digital) What I mean is, will the extra features of the 878 require internet?
@K0LWC
4 жыл бұрын
Either one would work fine for a SHTF scenario.
Let me get this straight? I can flash firmware 878 on to my 868 and it will work just fine? Get auto repeater roaming, APRS and the nice looking to me black screen? Who's got a link on this? I'm more than brave enough. I also have the Nagoya 701 Nevermind found the info
@chrisbee9164
4 жыл бұрын
Dwayne S can you link me to that info ?
@dwayne5530
4 жыл бұрын
@@chrisbee9164 github.com/geary/AnyTone-D868UV/issues/59#issuecomment-451350763 is what I had bookmarked surprised I still had it..read it and said not worth my time trying not sure if it's still valid
Just upgrade the firmware of the AT-d868uv to 2.34 and you will have the screen look of the 878 with black blackground
@K0LWC
5 жыл бұрын
You’ll get the background, but you would be missing roaming and APRS.
@bthemedia
4 жыл бұрын
K0LWC *APRS is “transmit only” - not receive in the Anytones (878) currently - hopefully that could be a firmware update
Great dmr rig
Thanks for the review.
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I think you need to do a little more research since there have been further changes and the 878 has additional features over the 868 such as analog And digital APRS (the 868 only has digital APRS) as well as repeater roaming with the 868 does not have. The tear down you saw was likely on the initial 878 release. There has been a second hardware release with has increased memory and a different processor with increased memory. You may want to check this link: members.optuszoo.com.au/jason.reilly1/868mods.htm?fbclid=IwAR07W8isaJyhyv-j8OG3ecGKUn_WJqVlYhjpSgsDCArItb8v211m8B1DBvw
As I understand it, the current 868 radios are v2. They have 868 v2 stamped on the board just like the 878. In the video, it seemed to me like he was saying that the 868 v2 radios don't have this stamped on the board and the 878 does. From what I've seen in photos, the 868 v2 and the 878 have 868 v2 on the board.
@K0LWC
5 жыл бұрын
No, I was saying the 878 has D868V2 stamped on the hardware- just like the 868 does. It’s the same internal hardware components.
@hansoak3664
5 жыл бұрын
Right. It just didn't come off that way which is why I posted the clarification. That's why my comment states, "it seemed to me like he was saying." If I meant to imply that you stated otherwise, I would have worded it as "He states." Sorry for any confusion from my reply. Excellent video, BTW.
Any good DMR BASIC tutorials for someone comin from 2 meters? I don’t have any DMR towers in my area so i’ll have to go w/ a hot spot.
@chrisbee9164
4 жыл бұрын
Jimmy V did you find any mate? Would love some links if you got any
@bthemedia
4 жыл бұрын
Try BridgeCom University??
Thanks for showing this. I am just testing the GD-77 but I would like to see more stuff on the radio such as the last heard list and so on. Roaming isn't a topic on german repeaters afaik but you never know. :-) I've some videos about ham radio in my channel as well. You can check it if you like. 73, Hoschi
What justifies the price of this radio? I have 4 TYT UV380s that were only $89 each. Just trying to figure out why I would want one and spend the $$$.
@teravolt6113
4 жыл бұрын
In my opinion, the 868/878s are the closest things to a typical emergency/police handheld radio set you can get for such a low price, in terms of ruggedness and reliability, and they've also been made with amateurs in mind (you have VFO, for example; you'll never find such a thing in a pro radio). Definitely worth the money
So if you flash an 868 to get to a 878, how about the BT option? Can you install the BT module in an 868 and will it work?
@n3ssaya972
3 жыл бұрын
In theory you can do it, I don't know if they sell the BT module separately.
How do I do the conversion any help Appreciated.... Also you wouldn't happen to know where I can download the latest Anytone Programming software.. I am unable to Access Anytones Website here in the UK🙄😞😭 It Appears to be Blocked from the outside world I just get a 404 or Website Unavailable.. Great shame as it seems like a great Radio. I have just purchased the 868. Also wondering where to get the Firmware from for the 878 upgrade. 73 de Steve M0BFM Liverpool UK
@n3ssaya972
3 жыл бұрын
radioaficion.com/news/how-to-convert-an-at-d868uv-to-at-d878uv/ Software on the Wouxon site.
I have a version-1 868 and I was told I couldn't update to the 878 firmware. I have no great will to change my 868, it works great. I like the idea of roaming and aprs analog addition in the 878, but my mobile has apsr analog. I do like the 878 screen. I will keep my 868, when you have something that works perfect it is a bad idea to change, Murphy's law will bite you in the backside if you try to be too cleaver or try to keep up with the neighbors.
@K0LWC
5 жыл бұрын
It can be done. Many in our group have done it with no issues at all. It’s the same hardware.
@onemarktwoyou
5 жыл бұрын
@@K0LWC ??? REALLY??? I was told the chips in the 878 and 868 version >two oneone I just want to be clear you were addressing version >one
When will Anytone come out with its next model, the usage shows they will need more memory soon.
AM is dead for decades in Europe. When I started CB in the 80s it was already FM. Today it is FM an SSB on CB. SSB has changed the landscape again. Now there is really a lot of DX. Of course, the situation is different here. There is no technician licence, so the barriers to entry for amateur radio are higher. However, there is an interesting effect on the market. A lot of CB radio operators are now using amateur radios. I think FM is an enrichment and was long overdue.
@tulenik71
Жыл бұрын
It is (was) more complicated like that. I started with ham radio in late 80s in former Czechoslovakia, and at the times (VHF/UHF was starting to be a thing and we started building repeaters) there really WAS something like Technician license (so called D class at the time). It was meant to make the start easier, but you know, there are in fact not many interesting things in VHF/UHF and especially repeater use. At the end, most of these people never upgraded and left the hobby. (Inaccessible HTs were a factor, too.) Mental setting in Europe is of course a lot different than in US. There aren't many hardcore brainless doomsday awaiting preppers, for example (I think many "forever technicians" consist of these folks). I am living in our capital and repeaters here are mostly dead. Main focus was, is and will be in HF. It was not D class, it was abandonment of mandatory CW exam what revived the hobby. Last year we obtained all bands all modes even for CEPT Novice class (100 W max). Well back to AM/FM. Basically most of CBs here always were AM/FM, when talking about Europe, AM was/is often limited to 1 W (don't know why). I am afraid there is no significant difference between AM and FM, the bandwidth and thus SNR is approx. the same (8-10 kHz). Subjectively, AM is often better. But yes SSB is a thing, but unfortunately it is almost impossible to get good CB SSB radio, apart of maybe 3-5 quite expensive radios. Also, SSB operation is a bit more difficult. I can agree most of CB traffic is FM, but SSB is unbelievably rare. We tried to start with some SSB specific CB activities in OM/OK but there is not enough people for it. Barrier to entry is not that high, CEPT Novice exam is not that hard, apart of a lot of memorizing here. Bandplans, why? I have always one printed on the table or PDF in my phone. Prefixes, why? OK, Q codes and abbreviations are useful. What is quite special here in Slovakia, we still have oral exam, not a test, that means it is not mechanical ticking of memorized answers, but you must prove you really understand what is going on (and on the other side, not knowing OX prefix can be pardoned :D). I would say there is another barrier. Even some CEPT countries don't have implemented CEPT Novice licenses and don't accept that license e.g. in Italy (even CB is problematic in Italy), Andorra, France, Ireland (they still have mandatory CW and their lower level exam is, I am afraid, at the HAREC level). Some other countries implemented both HAREC and CEPT Novice but still are harrasing hams with guest licenses (Albania - even HAREC licensees, ...). You can run into problems even if the country accept Novice license. E.g. in Austria, novices can use only unmodified commercial radios. By the way, in Austria you can have a problem even with non-Austrian CB (as far as I know it is a bit better now). Multi-norm CBs were a problem even if switched to Austrian standard. Now, the situation is quite humorous. We (OM) and Hungarians have all bands all modes even for novices, but in OE they still have allocation 160-80 and 15 up without WARC for novices (still better than in OK with the same allocation but 10 W max for novices), also in OK CBs have German allocation (80 bands FM, 40 AM/SSB), we have the same but limited in 41-80 range (70-80 only) so whole Austria is covered by at least OK, OM and HA "spurious emissions" :D I would say it's about a time to surrender :D In my country, the regulator (nor the police) is not proactively involving himself in both ham and CB allocations. As long as you aren't causing interferences to other services, they are not interested (they will not track you even for using too much power, as long as nobody complains, maybe except of they will find by chance an emission clearly over E class limit - 750 W - in ham band; even in the case they will come, they will first take a measurements and when they find it was accidental emission or you had some problem with your equipment, like defective PA or power meter, not being aware of, they will only tell you about it without any consequences - at the end, most hams don't have an access to expensive and precise measurement equipment). Once having a valid license (never asked to show mine here), nobody will check your equipment if it is modified or built by yourself (both perfectly legal here), again, as far as you will not cause any interferences. But in some countries, they simply must masturbate with regulations and enforcements. Regarding Austria: CEPT Novice syllabus is often criticized for being too hard especially regarding technical part. But it has a reason behind: possibility of building/modifying/maintenance of your own equipment FROM THE NOVICE LEVEL. So their regulations I can see only as a hassling. Regarding FM. I would gladly let it go. Of course SSB operation is more difficult but bandwidth is 2,5 kHz instead of 10! That means you can have safely 2-3x more channels when reconsidering allocation for such "narrow" band mode. You can use 12 W instead of 4 (1) as a bonus. OK, audio fidelity will take a hit. On the other side, with CB being basically dead, I think it will be slowly phased out...
I thought I read somewhere the 878 has a bit more free memory for future enhancements, whereas the 868 is 'full' with the stock ROM.
@K0LWC
5 жыл бұрын
If true, that could still be done with the firmware and bootloader changes using the same hardware.
If you amortize the cost difference over the life of the radios, you're talking a dollar a month. I would not mess around to try upgrading the 868. No telling what hidden problems you may be running into down the road. I'm just going to get what I want which is the 878.
@K0LWC
5 жыл бұрын
Upgrading works great, but if you don’t have one the 878 is a no brainer.
Did you say that only the 878 has the roaming?
@K0LWC
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, the 878 has roaming.
Another good DMR Handheld is the Alinco Dj-md5e with GPS for APRS.
@K0LWC
4 жыл бұрын
AnyTone is likely the best on the market for the features it offers ham radio operators. I highly recommend checking out AnyTone. Haven't used the Alinco, only AnyTone, Retevis and TYT.
This is not an easy update. You have to go into the radio, and solder to the PCB, and use special programmers to update things before the firmware update will work.
@sergiocavazos8963
5 жыл бұрын
thats not true
@K0LWC
5 жыл бұрын
I would agree it’s not easy, it takes some technical ability.
Will this raido do phaze 1 or 2 ?
@K0LWC
5 жыл бұрын
Both.
Question: Pardon my ignorance but if the internet and/or repeaters go down will analog still work?
@K0LWC
4 жыл бұрын
DMR can do everything a normal analog repeater can do, well actually more because a single repeater frequency can carry two voice channels.
@K0LWC
4 жыл бұрын
It’s not entirely dependent on the Internet.
I bought one of these radios and it is sitting on the table locked. It come that way and you need to program it with a computer to unlock it. I can not get the radio to talk to the computer, and tried several different cables. I justed wasted over $200 dollars. The manual says if you push the menu and star button at the same time it will unlock. No it will not. Their are some youtube videos on how to unlock it, but the computer and radio need to talk.
@K0LWC
4 жыл бұрын
Did you get it unlocked? First, press and hold the Menu Key. While holding the Menu key down, press the star key. This should unlock the keyboard. The most common issue for the radio not being seen by your computer is drivers. Make sure you have up-to-date drivers that let the radio communicate with the computer.
@billhennessy5118
4 жыл бұрын
@@K0LWC Menu & Star key does not work. The computer does see the cable. If I connect the cable alone it says USB com 3. With the radio attached the same thing. Used several different cables, none work. Also set the software to com 3. Installed several different drivers too. Do I need some kind of driver for the radio?
@davee294
3 жыл бұрын
Don't think you wasted $200. There are two "locks" to consider... a keypad lock and a radio programming lock. Most Part 90 radios come (programming) locked out of the box until you change this in the CPS. If the computer recognizes your USB cable as a COM port without the radio connected and powered on then it sounds like you're using a cable with the serial converter chip built in. These are generally used with analog radios. Are you trying to re-use a cable you had or did this come with the radio? Most digital radios use a USB programming cable without the converter chip as the chip is built into the radio. When I plug in my Anytone cable the computer doesn't see it. Only after I connect my radio and power it up does the computer recognize the connection. I've found most digital radios are the same as I can use my TYT MD-380 cable on my Anytone and vice versa. I'll bet when you get the proper cable you'll be up and running in no time.
@billhennessy5118
3 жыл бұрын
@@davee294 I have used several cables, none of them work. I got one that said it had no chip in it. It still did not work.
@davee294
3 жыл бұрын
@@billhennessy5118 Not sure your background (and assuming Windows computer) so let me start with this... if you connect your "no chip" cable to the computer, connect your radio and turn it on, do you get the familiar connected sound? If so, does the COM port that shows up in Device Manager (my 868 shows up as GD32 Virtual Com Port) match what is set in the programming software?
Can you not load the 878 firmware into the 868 as it seems that's all that's been done?
@K0LWC
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, you can. But it requires a hardware modification.
@n3ssaya972
3 жыл бұрын
No hardware modifications! You can flash the FW with the ST-LINK. radioaficion.com/news/how-to-convert-an-at-d868uv-to-at-d878uv/
When i try to talk to parrot talk group, it seems to cut off the first second of my transmission. Know what the reason could be?
@K0LWC
5 жыл бұрын
Do you have a courtesy tone at the begging of your transmission. This is a feature of many DMR radios. It takes about one second to key the system. When I push my PTT I’ll get a chirp, then I know to begin talking.
@erics6177
5 жыл бұрын
@@K0LWC i just got the anytone 878. Where is that setting?
@HitFactorShootingSupplyLLC
5 жыл бұрын
Digital radio needs to establish a connection (handshake). Almost all digital is like this, not just DMR. Solution is simple, count one onethousand before start to talk.
Can I flash the 868 with the 878 firmware update?
@K0LWC
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, but it requires opening up the radio. Not a small chore.
do you need internet for thease to work in the mountains?
@K0LWC
4 жыл бұрын
No, you don’t.
You can make a 878 of a 868 in HW V2 with a 1MB MCU
@stevejones8665
5 жыл бұрын
How do I do the conversion any help Appreciated.... Also you wouldn't happen to know where I can download the latest Anytone Programming software.. I am unable to Access Anytones Website here in the UK🙄😞😭 It Appears to be Blocked from the outside world I just get a 404 or Website Unavailable.. Great shame as it seems like a great Radio. I have just purchased the 868. 73 de Steve M0BFM Liverpool UK
@g0fvt
5 жыл бұрын
Steve Jones Anytone.de has the latest 1.13 version
@stevejones8665
5 жыл бұрын
@@g0fvt Thanks for the Info I will have a look later. Much appreciated.
@n3ssaya972
3 жыл бұрын
I've done it first try and no problems since.
Think i made the right choice. I could have paid the extra 60 quid, because both were in stock, but i may even hack the 868 to flash the 878 firmware down the road if the current hack looks stable enough.
@MM0SDK
5 жыл бұрын
Just updated to the new 2.34 firmware on 868 which gives the screen of the 878 without having to open up the radio to hack. Loving the black screen and new icons. I just don't have analog APRS & roaming but i can live with that for £60 less.
Have you done any comparison's to the TYT MD-380? Is there good enough improvement to switch to it from the TYT?
@HitFactorShootingSupplyLLC
5 жыл бұрын
I got a TYT MD-390 it's headed for the trash. CCR and I just won't ever get along. I am looking for something to use with a DVMega. The TYT can't even handle that task. Is the 878 the answer" Or should I hold out for Hytera or Motorola?
Most of the price increase for the 878 is due to the new China import tariffs that where not in effect when we bought our 868s. Not A/T hiking the price for a new model.
@K0LWC
5 жыл бұрын
That’s interesting, but I don’t think the tariffs are $40 worth. I’m sure that’s a factor I didn’t consider, but also a larger margin, too.
@patrickyoung5348
5 жыл бұрын
@@K0LWC MY 868 cost $169 the import tariff on Chinese electronics was 25% the last I heard so that brings it up to $211.25 so $8.75 for the new features if my info is correct. Makes the no new hardware a little easier to take. Good video by the way, I'll keep an eyey on your channel.
@HitFactorShootingSupplyLLC
5 жыл бұрын
There are new features, like roaming. Call a motorola or hytera dealer and ask them for a radio with roaming. I dare say it will cost far more than a 878 costs.
Nagoya 701 is overhyped. If you have a dual band radio that Tx/Rx outside of the narrow 2m/70cm bands, you will find the Nagoya 701 does not perform as well over the ENTIRE functional bandwidth of your radio. I returned my Diamond SBH-701 for that precise reason.
Is the 878 a little bit bigger?
@K0LWC
5 жыл бұрын
Nope, it’s the same size.
Exact same antenna as the Alinco DJ MD 5
@joncleveland2639
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, it is an Alinco EA-228. You can order one from DX Engineering for $18.99 www.dxengineering.com/parts/alo-ea-228
@joncleveland2639
5 жыл бұрын
I put one on my 868 and it is performs really well. Especially on VHF, much better than the stock antenna, or the Nagoya 701.
my like made it to 420 :sunglasses:
BAOFENG 1801 AND 1802 , RADIO IS VERY GOOD
$219.00 quite expensive for this Chinese bone!!
@K0LWC
5 жыл бұрын
It was $160 but Trump increased the prices. 😎
@notsure7874
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, well it's not a baofeng thats for sure.
Have you had sms issues with the 878? Saw a video with 2 hams having issues kzread.info/dash/bejne/lZejuJd-f9CYmZs.html
@K0LWC
5 жыл бұрын
I have not had an issue.
@erics6177
5 жыл бұрын
@@K0LWC nice. I saw your video about the best talk group. I'll try to hit you up in there when i get set up. I saw your qrz profile and your antenna setup. Im supprised you have the icom 7300 when you are only licenced technician. I wont buy any hf equipment until i get my extra. See you on the air - ws3ric (eric)
@K0LWC
5 жыл бұрын
31088 is a great talkgroup! I do a lot of CW on 40 meters as a technician. Many operators don’t even consider CW, or realize techs have 10m privileges. Don’t wait! 😊
Bonjour je m'appelle hadrien rihn j aimerais avoir comme cadeau de noël des 6 radios téléphones portables ou 6 radios téléphones talkies-walkies et des pistolets laser j aimerais que vous les acheter et que vous les envoyer gratuitement par la poste à monsieur rihn hadrien au 7 chemin du paoulou au 65140 à lacassagne en France et je vous remercie beaucoup.
@kodiakandgrizzlybears3787
5 жыл бұрын
Hadrien Rihn Are you a Kermit imbecile??
Good video. Very good product. KS4QF
@K0LWC
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
How about putting out good content letting people watch it, then ask for a like. How can anyone possibly like a video they haven't even watched yet? STOP ASKING FOR LIKES BEFORE THE VIDEO!!!
@K0LWC
3 жыл бұрын
Because people rarely watch the entire video. That’s why.
@OG_Zlog
3 жыл бұрын
@@K0LWC I did watch the entire thing.
I hate dmr wasted thousands couldn’t get it going I’ll stay fusion and analog
Why do Chinese companies keep doing crap like that??.... WHY???
More money than sense.
@K0LWC
4 жыл бұрын
Crazy.
they rip off, like all the rest.