Retevis posted images of their new Retevis RT23 Analog Radio on their facebook page yesterday. The radio outputs 5W on VHF and 4W on UHF. The features seem to be similar to other radios from China, with the added feature of the cross-band repeater. The specifications state that it …
This is the MD-2017 dual-band DMR handheld from TYT. Or at least, a picture of it. This was posted in DMR Greece‘s facebook page earlier today. It shows a poster with what it seems as a new dual-band DMR radio from TYT. The picture is taken at the PMR Expo …
In this video I am doing a Baofeng UV-82 8W power test. This Baofeng is not the UV-82HP tri-power model. In fact, there is nothing that states it is a new model, apart from the sticker on the back of the radio stating its power is 8 watts. Does it …
In this video I am showing how to perform the Baofeng DM-5R upgrade to Tier II. Please note that this upgrade can only be performed to the first batch of radios that came as Tier I from the factory. An upgraded version by the model DM-5R Plus has already …
I have just published the video on the Baofeng DM-5R compatibility before upgrading. An upgraded version of the radio has already been released, under the model DM-5R Plus. The version in this video is the first release, which became available on September the 26th, earlier this year. This version needed …
In this video you can watch the TYT MD-398 GPS unboxing. This model is the GPS version. It also comes in a version without GPS. This is a pre-release model, however, it is identical to the Radioddity GD-55 model. Please note that this radio does not support two time …
Kenwood just released v1.04 firmware update for the TH-D74 handheld radio. The update can be applied to both A and E versions. The update, among other fixes, resolves some issues with the DV/DR mode RX/TX. Here is a list of the fixes/updates: Updated items : (Version 1.03 1.04) [October …
This week I have actually two videos on the Baofeng DM-5R radio. In the first video, I am going through the Baofeng DM-5R programming software for the radio and in the second one, I am going through the DMR menus of the radio, particularly the Messages and Contacts and how …
In this video I am checking the Baofeng DM-5R menu options. The radio is from the first “batch”, meaning, it has not been upgraded to support Tier II. Stay tuned for more videos and information on this radio. Here is the video: You can buy this radio here. Please note: …
I got my hands on the much-awaited Baofeng DM-5R DMR radio today. The radio is based on the highly popular UV-5R model (and its variants). At $70 US, it seems like a bargain. A big advantage over other radios on the market, is that it is dual-band. A big disadvantage, …
