Retevis Ailunce HD2 DMR Ham Radio
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- The Retevis Ailunce HD2 DMR radio is finally here!
A few weeks before this post was published, Retevis reached out to ask if I would test an update to the Retevis Ailunce HD1. I've been using the Retevis Ailunce HD1 since late 2023. I also knew the Retevis Ailunce HD2 was incoming. Both are capable radios! Here's a video of the Retevis Ailunce HD1 water ingress protection capabilities. • Retevis Ailunce HD2 DM...
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Make sure to read the blog post linked in the description. It goes deeper than this highlights video.
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oh8stn.org/blog/2024/03/06/retevis-ailunce-hd2-dmr-radio-is-here/
Looks like AnyTone needs to step up their game. Especially for the IP rating.
Agreed. The Anytone would be my pick but not waterproof.
I wonder about the screen bightness during day light. Can you actually see the screen in the day light? HD1 is totally useless in this regard
Hi nice review
Not nearly as nice as yours have been👍
What are the upgrades/improvements from the HD1? Like a compare and contrast?
Check the blog post link in the description. I've outlined them there.
Hi got mine on way :)
I thought you already had one.
Interested to see how your testing of this radio goes. I've been interested in the Aliunce HD1 but I'd heard about issues it has with being easily desensed and I didn't like the lack of AES256 encryption support. This update seems like it would compare favorably with the AnyTone AT-D878UVII Plus or its Btech 6X2 clone.
indeed. please check out the blog post in teh video description. I speak about the difference with some of the HD1 issues.
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The Anytone and Btech need IP rating upgrades now to be competitive IMHO but great radios.
Hello - is AES128/256 confirmed? It wasn’t listed on the specs on Retevis’ website. Many comments on their IG post complaining of this missing. Just curious. Thanks
It is. During our discussions, I pointed out this missing feature. Pointed to lots of different comments on my blog and the videos regarding AES256. Their engineers put in some work to see if it would fit in the available memory space, and it did. They sent me an updated firmware a few days ago. 👍
Great news. Thanks!
Retevis Ailunce HD2 AES256 encryption confirmed!
Read more at: oh8stn.org/blog/2024/03/08/retevis-ailunce-hd2-aes256-encryption-clarification/
#oh8stn #dmr #hamradio #retevis
This radio has a major issue. The TX is locked to 144-146Mhz, 430-440Mhz. My local VHF and UHF repeaters are outside of the transmit frequencies and non of the three Frequency Sets in the CPS expand the TX beyond this range.
The radio is useless to me as a HAM.
You can spread the frequency band by following the steps below:
Press Menu+6+turn on the radio, enter the password 654321. Type the frequency range you want to use
Thanks for cov6thus, Julian. Any possibility you've played with interoperability? I e got a TYT and was able to cobble it to talk to my Anytone. Will the Retevis speak the same code plug?
Can it be “mars modded” opened up to TX/RX on FRS/MURS/GMRS ect for USA ?
The HD1 could. No word on the HD2 yet but I'm hopeful. I'll reach out to find out the do a Mars mod video.
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“You can spread the frequency band by following the steps below:
Press Menu+6+turn on the radio, enter the password 654321. choose the frequency range you want to use”
Question, what is the aes 256 encryption used for on this radio. I thought that was a no no in ham radio unless the keys were published and in public domain?
Have you tested Spectral Purity?
Yes. It puts out some spurious emissions on 70cm from 2m TX. Not bad but definitely there. Much better than a baofeng, not nearly as good as a VX from Yaesu.
Can the alarm button be disabled?
If it can I haven't figured out how to do it yet. Almost all of the keys can be reassigned to other functions, but I haven't found this setting yet for that particular key.
Thank you please let us know if you figure out how we can disable or Reasign that button.
Hi Julian, thanks for videos, where u link in dmr ? Perhaps I can make qso with u 😉
Ailunce has said the HD2 does not have AES-256, but might get it later. Was this an upgraded version or something that had AES-256?
They updated the firmware before release
It would be cool if the hd1 could be updated for 256
oh8stn.org/blog/2024/03/08/retevis-ailunce-hd2-aes256-encryption-clarification/
@BobBob-il2ku oh8stn.org/blog/2024/03/08/retevis-ailunce-hd2-aes256-encryption-clarification/
Is the HD2 capable of running OpenGD77 firmware?
That the one that gets us M17 digital mode?
I'm not sure yet. I chose this one for its AES-256 encryption and bluetooth audio.
I'll try t find out though.
Im struggling to find any reason to upgrade from the HD1 to the HD2. Bluetooth audio I've never used on the Yaesu FT3D or IC705, Encryption for us in the UK is a no no, and 300,000 contacts has been enough for me.
Would of been a better upgrade for it to have proper APRS, TalkerAlias support. I just get the idea its a FT3D vs FT5D situation.
Agreed. The BT is nice for my fatbike portable trips. The AES256 will hopefully never become useful 🤣
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This Radio 'Djents'!
Any ideas where to get the updated firmware, as they don’t have it published on their website?
I believe they're working on the support website already. Just like tge HD1 support site, the HD2 will have a dedicated site.
Are the GPS models named "GPS" or are ALL versions HD2 with GPS as standard?
Yes, they are distinguished by GPS and non.Gps models. I've listed both versions in the description.
@@OH8STN Thank you for clarification
Thank you for the informative blog post.
FWIW, not a fan of the “music” video, but your channel/your choice.
Do you have a real promiscous? Can all calls be heard?
Sorry I don't understand your question.
ouff jai meme pas regardé le video a cause de la musique aggressante
🤣👍 "mute"
Dirty radio 😢