Very disappointingįor a supposedly "good" Japanese brand to come out with a directġ. Good reviews but still no superheterodyne receiver. This radio is practically the same but waterproof. Talkgroup change doesn't stick after you use push the PTT once. Like all tones are way too loud and volume can't be changed, adhoc Private call promiscuous modes as well as user DB, but there areĬheaper ones out there with similar specs. It's not a bad radio overall, and has group and This radio is dual band but has a directĬonversion receiver. So quality would be expected here, but there are cheaperĪvailable with many more features (MD-380 and MD-390) so I don't reallyīe confused with the MD-380.
Use on the licence free frequencies it is programmed to by default.Ĭouldn't find any reviews of this. ForĬommercial use it would be better to buy a radio with a superhet
Meant to be more channels with firmware update but Wouxun says you have Not many reviewsĪnd there isn't much of a user community. Reviews complain that the radio only has 32 channels. Mode, but there are newer radios out there with more features and
See comparison of models here.įeature is good – basically a colour code and timeslot promiscuous This is probably the best dual band DMR radio.ĪT-D868UV but with a few additional features. Reviews, but expensive for a direct conversion radio. Colour code and timeslot promiscuous mode as well. Shows the importance of not buying a radio that still has bugs - theyĮxpensive compared to other Chinese radios and no promiscuousĮxcellent reviews. No longer sold.Ĭomplain that firmware is too buggy. The cheaper dual band DMR radios but buggy and not great quality. Users. Now has TyToolz firmware (like on the MD-380) whichĪdds features like adhoc talkgroup changing. Panel programming and a proper "VFO mode". You need a radio with VFO mode and dual band. Not talk to other DMR radios (uses a different vocoder), and only works Only real issue is tones/beeps volume can't be Promiscuous mode and many more enhancements available in unofficialįirmware. Radios used on PMR446 must have 0.5W maximum output power, and a fixed antenna. Radios used on FRS and GMRS must be certified for use on these channels by the FCC. It is illegal to use any of these radios on licence free channels such as PMR446 or FRS (including GMRS). This comparison is made for licensed amateur radio operators. Please check before buying, and if you find a mistake please let me know! I have made my best effort to provide correct information but there could be errors. Information in this table is not guaranteed. If I have missed out any Chinese DMR radios please tell me in the comments. If you do, then please help by telling me. Check contact page for details.Īnything with a ? in is something I don't know.
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