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MD-9600 DMR Mobile Radio, Version 3 My first video about this radio was posted in July of 2017, and is still getting hits today. It is one of the more popular videos on this series. Version 3 of the MD-9600 Dual Band DMR Mobile radio from TYT has fixed most […] Read more »
Ailuance HD-1 A little bit later to the show, the Ailuance (however you pronounce this name) has a new HT that isn’t like the others. Everyone knows about the TYT MD-2017 and Retevis RT-82 radios, which are essentially the same. Anytone is also coming strong onto the scene with its […] Read more »
In this Episode: Retevis RT-82, TYT MD-2017, and TyToolz Firmware First, I announce the Winner of the BridgeCom BCH-270 handheld radio from Episode 113 Second, I’ve been wanting to do a comparison video for a while between the TYT MD2017 and the Retevis RT-82 dual band DMR HTs, which are essentially […] Read more »
This is a nice new HT from BridgeCom Systems, the BCH-270. A very rugged little radio, with great audio quality. Today I test the power output and do some on-air QSOs. Enter comments below for a chance to win this radio. Watch the video for details. Follow me on: […] Read more »
BaofengTech UV-50X2 This is a short video on the BaofengTech UV-50X2, which has been out for a while, but still seems to be a popular radio. With the power tests performed here, I think this would be a great addition to any vehicle needing a VHF/UHF radio. Check out the […] Read more »
Anytone AT-868UV Dual Band DMR HT Anytone has joined the ranks of the Dual Band DMR Radios, and released this AT0868UV. This is a sample radio, but when the production run is released, the radio will boast 3000 channels and 160,000 contacts. This is a neat little rig, and I […] Read more »
TYT MD-9600 Dual Band DMR Mobile Radio Following up from the MD-2017 Dual Band HT, TYT now releases their long-awaited dual band mobile radio, the MD-9600. Don’t mistake this radio for a fake dual band – there are actually 2 versions, but both are called the MD-9600. The radio is […] Read more »
TYT MD-2017 Dual Band DMR Handheld Transceiver Well……that only took about 4 years! I started into DMR in 2013, but we’ve had repeaters in Texas since 2012 – and this is the first dual band DMR radio I’ve ever seen. So far, I like it. The TYT MD-2017 has some […] Read more »
Kenwood NX-5800 NXDN/DMR/P25 Mobile Radio Debut, part 1 This is going to be a neat radio once I get more accustomed to the programming software. It’s been a steep learning curve. But I’m looking forward to getting this installed in the truck and using it on a regular basis. Let’s […] Read more »
QYT KT7900D Quad Band Mini-Mobile Radio I found this KT7900D radio on one of the Facebook groups that talks about Chinese radios for Amateur use. At first, I thought it was just a dual-band with 220MHz receive, but when I inquired about it on this same Facebook group, I was […] Read more »