Thanks for the informative review Kerry. Something I noticed on their website is that they have a bright green option that might be nice for visibility, sometimes my black GMRS blends in with the floor of my Jeep or the junk in my garage when I am looking for it, that green would sure stand out! They also have Crystal (see through) option that seems like it would get dirty quickly.

I just ordered it. I needed a spare to use outside the jeep. Great price especially with the discount code. Thanks

Picked one up for my 2nd radio after a uv-5r. Been playing with it for a few days and really like it!

@gravityreactors

2 ай бұрын

I just purchased mine this week and I'm also coming from a UV-5R. How has your experience been so far?

I have the gen2. Best radio I own

Got 2 for the crew. Thanks for the heads up!!

I enjoyed the review. Ive been thinking about getting this TD H8 v2 for a while now. Sounds like this will be my next radio. One question, does it tx on channel 15 GMRS. I have a Baofeng UV-9G i got for Christmas tgat does not tx on that channel. Still need to hook it up to chirp to see if its a settings thing or not.

@TrailTraveler

3 ай бұрын

I am pretty sure it can but I can't confirm it because it is in my Jeep and my Jeep is in the shop right now. I should be getting it back today sometime.

The HAM version has 10 watts. The Tid-H8(M)

Thank you

using mine since June 2023 now on ver 3 . batteries are 2500 mah only issue ever had is 2 batteries went bad they replaced within a week love the radio my ft60r sits on my desk now. my output ranges 9.5 to 10.5 the extra 5 makes a big difference on repeater hitting when in ems activation downtown Indy with all the buildings

@Moonshine54321

10 күн бұрын

They haven’t advertised a version 3. Do you mean a version 2, and there is a software upgrade? How do you download a software update without a computer or laptop? I only have my iPhone and iPad.

@keathrhymer5449

10 күн бұрын

@@Moonshine54321 yes they have it but only can download and install via computer and program cable. there have been many it wont install and honestly there was nothing in it to even bother with it

@Moonshine54321

9 күн бұрын

@@keathrhymer5449 Cool. Thank you for that. I’m planning on getting one. Do you use the antenna it came with, or an aftermarket one?

@keathrhymer5449

9 күн бұрын

@@Moonshine54321 When i got my H8 last year got the package with 2 bats spkr mic and 2 ant I use the long one and it has worked with no issues for reaching the fringe2 repeaters i use from work that i need the 10.5 watts for i tried the short tone testing for the 2 repeaters and the long one made the difference

@Moonshine54321

9 күн бұрын

@@keathrhymer5449 Excellent. Thanks!

Just receiived mine today and only got 1 antenna not two. I got ripped off. On the inside of the battery area does your radio say TD-H8 or does it have a v2 (or some other indicator)? You stated 3,000 mAh but I only see 2,500 mAh. What does your actual battery say (not just the specs you are reading from your tablet).

@TrailTraveler

3 ай бұрын

I’m ok try to remember to bring it in from the jeep the next time I go out

I was under the impression that both antennas could be used with gmrs. Was I misinformed?

@TrailTraveler

3 ай бұрын

They “can” but the longer one will not be as effective with GMRS, it even has the frequency range right on it.

@jaybdvm

3 ай бұрын

Nagoya makes the 771G specifically for GMRS

Can the radio be programmed from the keyboard?

@TrailTraveler

3 ай бұрын

It sure can, I just find it easier using the software

@robertyoung9589

26 күн бұрын

@@TrailTraveler I received mine today and I'm OK with programing from the keypad. I have owned many HT's over the past 50 years and this is a very good radio for the money. Not an FT 70 but good for the money.

You are só talentted.