Anytone AT-D878UV Plus Review, On-Air Demo, DMR Dual Band HT
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- Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
- Order the AnyTone AT-D878UV PLUS HERE: bit.ly/2M8ZWxB
Back after some time off, here is the Anytone AT-878UV Plus thanks to Bridgecom Systems for sending me this unit for a video. I will post a couple more videos in the future about some other features on this radio, like APRS and Roaming. But this radio sounds AMAZING! There is also a wide selection of accessories available by Bridgecom as well. Stay tuned for the update on the free giveaway for one of these radios, sponsored by Bridgecom..
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Eric- Thanks for the review of the Anytone 878. That was the last little push that I needed.
The AnyTone AT-878UV, the perfect companion for death metal mosh pits. Now with APRS so your fellow hams track you live from the pit. Keep having fun.
KE0VGE :)
This is a fantastic beginners radio. It makes all the contacts and has all the settings a newbie would ever need. I use mine for work and it is a tuff mofo. I run a fork lift in a warehouse constantly jumping on and off a lift. My belt clip did break but I replaced it with a Baofeng BF888S belt clip. It'll work until I can get a official replacement. But I give this thing a solid 8 out of 10.
You have way more self control than most of us. Having a new radio sitting for days or weeks without playing with it. Most of us have trouble making it home without pulling our car into a parking lot to open the box and pull out the radio!
I got news for you, I take days off of work to stare out the window waiting for the mailman HAHAHAHAHAHAHA but in this case I got too busy
Passed my tech test yesterday-I lwill check this adio out further as my first radio
Congrats on passing your test.. Welcome aboard.. You should see a bunch more people welcome you beyond this comment. 73
Congrats on passing and welcome aboard
congratulations on passing! de KN4SXS
Thank you!!!
Welcome! KN4UXO
Thanks for making this video. I was considering that radio, just passed my Technician exam. Going to do some reading on DMR.
whats the point of getting into radio just to talk over the internet lol
@@cwilliams6884 wahhhh people enjoy different things than you wahhhh
@@TKettle what is the point of using dmr instead of discord?
I passed my exams yesterday and I will get this radio!
Can't wait!
73
Congrat's! I just ordered one today myself
Eric,
Thanks for the programming-in-a-nutshell video. I'm till a beginner after 3 months, so keep the video's coming! Vry 73 & thanks!
Passed exam in July for HF side of the hobby. I had zero interest in 2,70 or DMR. Few months on and I’m the proud owner of the Anytone 878, I use it with the MMDVM hotspot and I love it. Still can’t believe how long the battery lasts. Cheers for the video. 73 M7BCN
Obviously I haven't finished this video yet because it just got posted 1 minute ago but I just wanted to thank you for all of the great content, Eric!
Thank you buddy.. i really appreciate it
@@HamRadioConcepts Of course!
Got an 878UVII Plus on the way today to replace the Baofeng I got to learn on. Fantastic handset from what I've seen and heard
Have had the AT-D878UV for a while and love it.
I’m from Indian River County too, Vero Beach, FL! Just bought this radio. I’m a new ham. I live in Minnesota now, but still get down there to visit family. Small world! Thanks for posting this video. We can exchange info offline, if you’d like to be an Elmer to me. This account isn’t under my real name, FYI.
Had mine for a week and like it more every day.
Thank you so much for the awesome video 😊 I really love Radio. I am using it i the Military in Sweden when i am on my boat and Its very handy and easy to program and i can tell you we are using the sms very often and it works very good 👌 Love your videos man
Eric, when setting or creating a talk group (contact) from the front panel you use the # key to toggle between private and group contact modes.
The only issue I’ve had with the 878 Plus, along with a lot of other users, is maintaining the Bluetooth pairing. I’m pretty sure it is a firmware issue. And yes, the battery is HUGE! The radio feels like I’m holding a potato in my
hand. There is a 2200maH battery available that really slims the radio down.
I have the predecessor to that, the AT-868UV and it has a great sound as well, but now I need to redo my codeplug forthe new hotspot.
Had mine a few days and getting used to it. Love it so far. Dumped Ailunce HD-1 for it.
Anytone 878 includes good features plus a programming cable. Price point seems a touch high. Dreaming of a DMR radio for myself.........
Thank you Eric for the review. Mike N6IMY
$178.99 isn't too bad. www.bridgecomsystems.com/products/anytone-at-d868uv-dual-band-dmr-handheld-radio?variant=5191261159456¤cy=USD&gclid=CjwKCAjwmtDpBRAQEiwAC6lm45JGSCmmqCJt68NhF0vvPrerM8DQKyuA0zLkwBU_ECZQ1yfiWT6b4xoCFF4QAvD_BwE
That's the 868. This is the 878.
Dates in many countries are listed day first then month and finally the year. So the radio was made in June 8th of 2019. Hopefully this could help others in the future.
Some areas actually write day month year, so it's probably programmed on the 8th of June 2019.
Errr... most of the world write the date as 8th June 2019 (i.e. dd mmm yyyy). It's only the USA that puts the month first. Which is strange for most.
got mine a few weeks ago and i've spent all that time on how to change the date and time there is no videos at the univ. on it and manual shows nothing on it, and i've been trying ine internet there is nothing on how to change them i must be missing something, does any one know how to do it ???????
welcome back
I really love this radio, and the soud is gorgeous. I'll probably buy it
The Production date code uses Date-Month-Year format.
Feel like I'm back in the Army.
I think its only the US and Canada that use that strange Month-Day-Year format. It must be very confusing for you :-)
Subscribed for two reasons... I just got this radio and DEATH METAL!!!
Hopefully you will do a video on openSPOT2 setup for that DMR radio. I got rid of that annoying call end notification. I have it setup with a jumbo spot pi-star. I am tempted to send it back to Bridgecom to get it programmed to one of their dv mega hotspots but it can't be that hard to get it going on my openSPOT2.
I"m interested to know if this radio will work with motorcycle helmet Bluetooth units like Cardo and Sena.
Looks great and sounds great! Only thing is that long delay it has when you unkey for the reply. That adjustable??
Way cool!! I’d love to win that radio
1. When a channel is broadcasting does it mute the second channel or can you hear them at the same time? (Single receiver vs. dual receiver)
2. Do VFO A and B contain UHF and VHF or are they limited to UHF or VHF only?
3. In VFO a and b Display mode, how many characters can you see without scrolling?
4. In VFO single Display mode how many characters can you see without scrolling?
When I bought this rig, I sold FT2D. It's fuck.. Good radio.
I was looking at it, but found the Alinco and seeing I had Alinco in the past and it was less $$$ I had to buy it.
how do you like the Alinco?
Well lol I have even programmed it, I have them before and like it/them, so if this is as good I will like it. I also bought the 638 mobile and wish I bought 2. they stopped making it.
buzzsah thanks for the reply. Trying to decide on my first “good” radio now that I passed my technician.
I like the Alincos, I've never had any issues with them I've had them 30 years ago, and I bought 2 more within 2019. I also have Yaesu, and Icom. Everyone kinda has their favorites, if they have issues with one they'll hate that brand, it could have been programming issues, cost, warranty, it didn't work/do what they felt it should. I have a few cheap knock-offs as well but we use them for communicating around are property between ourselves. I can go on but you will find everyone has their favorite.
New Ham myself, just got my AnyTone, and my ID is KN4YZI...
Beware, the YZI sticks out like a sore thumb. People will see that on the screen and try to reply to you :)
Is it to late to get in on the free radio? I just got my license and I need a radio.
Is this ht water resistant we will be going DMR on one of our local repeaters and I am thinking of getting one of these
Cool review and thanks! Shame you went to a jeweller to buy a phone though lol! Who makes a phone case with a hole in the back so you can see the logo.... ;-)
So no text messages to APRS from Anytone 878?
Any other ways to send text messages to cellphone or non DRM radio?
4:55 Roaming doesn't find repeaters based on GPS coordinates. It will look in the CPS for channels you marked as roaming and try those to see which has the best signal. If you're mobile and have enough programmed in, the radio can hop channels and stay on the same talkgroup throughout the journey.
Thanks for clarifying that. I travel between 5 repeaters during the day.
Yup, uses RSSI to find the best repeater to use, not the GPS. Pretty handy if you live someplace where you have a large network of DMR like we do here in SoCal.
Analog rules! Kenwood TH-D72 was the last decent analog radio with all the bells and whistles. If you have one, cherish it. They don't make real analogue radios like that anymore. What ever you buy these days, even the better brands like Yaesu, icom, kenwood all work with single chip digital circuitry mimicking analogue. Two HT radios I will always keep are Yaesu FT-60 (one tough, easy to use radio with beautiful sound quality and reception) and Kenwood TH-D72. The rest just comes and goes. Having said that, I am looking into DMR these days, just out of curiosity. I don't care if it has GPS, compass, APRS, bluetooth, wi-fi, color screen etc. For me those are nothing but waste of much limited battery life. What I need is just a decent, well built, simple, dual band DMR which can do local repeaters and access points. Any recommendations?
Well spoken Bora!!
Buy md380 dual band model or the 868 anytone
Great video, thinking of buying this radio. The only thing is the closest DMR repeater is 17 1/2 miles away and there is only one around here. Main question is.... will I need a hotspot?
Thank you again.
Tnx for the review :) Is it possible on this or any other Anytone to have a "split" zone like 2 different banks (with individuals channels) inside the zone like the TYT md 38-390?
It was probably programmed June 8. (DD-MM-YYYY). Most of the rest of the world does their dates that way. (YYYY-MM-DD might have been a better choice)
I have the same radio (minus Bluetooth) and can not really work out how to make a contact or if I am accesssing the local repeater. Been looking all over and can not find any video on how to work this or how to check if my signal is reaching the repeater.
The mobile version of this radio is coming out this month (Nov, 2019) basically the same radio with DMR except it has triband in the USA (2M, 40CM, 1.25MM). The 220 mhz option will appeal to many. Anytone AT-578III PRO. Here:www.bridgecomsystems.com/products/at-d578uv
I just ordered my AT-D878UV + that should be here next week. Do you have a code plug for it. I live in Fort Pierce and some of the repeaters are the same. I hope to find a code plug to make it a little easier to get started. I just got my license and this will be my first radio. I would like to get up and running soon.
June 8th. Not Aug 6th ?
Cool video :-)
Damn that's a nice radio....Definitely will give the big three a run for the money. If there were anything that you didn't like, compared to your other radios that are DMR capable, what would it be?
Is that delay between contacts normal? I'm used to DSTAR I guess, that seems a little longer than I'd be used to.
You have radios like I have guns. I'm thinking about getting back into HAM radio, I helped a HAM friend run a MARS station aboard ship in the 60's. I'm thinking about the Stryker SR-955hpc 10 Meter, any advice.
AdamosDad Same situation here. The difference is I use my radio every day. I took all 3 exams in August of 2018. I started with a Radioddity GD-77, and since have purchased a Retevis RT3S, and Anytone 878 Plus. The Retevis is the best entry level radio on the market for under $100. I don’t even mess with repeaters. I have 3 MMDVM hotspots running Pi-Star. Since I got into digital, I rarely get on analog or HF anymore.
@@rjlewis3932 We sure have addicting hobbies, love it though.
Hi Eric , is it still a great radio 1 year later ? Great video mate
When you program a digital channel, there is a function to receive, listen to all traffic on that frequency? (like a baofeng 1701)
I’ve been a ham for almost 2 years now and still not really into the digital side of ham radio. Question. If the internet takes a crap will don’t still work?
73
Kn6mat
That is the thing.. it's not true wireless if it needs a backbone of internet...
@@tdgreenbay AGREED. DMR is OK for shooting the breeze, but it will NEVER replace analog. DMR will be the death of the hobby. I DO own a Radioddity GD-77 but only because it has 1,000 memories in it. I have every 2 meter repeater in my area programmed in, plus fire frequencies for listening.
you can use it analog like every other HT too. But the receiver is much more distortion sensitive than a superhet.
Yes, if the internet "takes a crap" it will work in the same manor as a analog repeater, just using digital.
DMR doesn't rely on the internet to function anymore than standard analog radios do. IE; DMR repeaters will still work fine, but any internet links between repeaters won't just like an FM repeater.
Thanks
now I can have the same radios NYNY in vegas had
I just ordered one of these based on this video. Thanks for the review. I like to replace the factory antenna. I like The Diamond brand. Which part # would be best for this radio? Thanks. KM4OVJ
How are you liking it? I just came across this brand. I've been out of the HAM and DMR loop. Thanks.
Check out Signal Stuff's 'Signal Stick' antenna as well. I have one of those on my FT60 along with the Diamond SRH77CA.
I'll be getting another Signal Stick for my 878 that I ordered today. Good stuff!!
Signalstuff dot com is the website
I just got the 878 plus delivered to my house today and I'm trying to learn how to use it. Every video I see, I see options for channel set etc but on mine I don't see anything like that. Can't switch vfo either. Does this radio need to be connected to a computer first to get fully unlocked or what ? So confused
If you wanted to modify the TX range to include 460-470 MHz, is that theoretically possible? The specs claim that it is capable up to 480 UHF, so I was curious. Thanks.
Yes, there's a firmware upgrade that pushes the UHF band to 480MHz.
Death Metal! Oh, yeah 🤘
Belt clip fixes to battery ... I REALLY hate that.
I've also heard it isn't Chirp programmable. Also, that the proprietary software only works under MS Windows and can be a little buggy... don't know if that's true, but it seems a bit silly limitation given the ubiquity of Chirp. Others have commented elsewhere that the belt clip is a little shallow for broader belts... and, from the video, it seems to me that the clip looks quite low.
Others have also commented that the menu is a little awkward.
Otherwise, it seems like decent little radio.
I just wish I wouldn't have to clip all my spare batteries... it just costs more, takes up extra space in the bag and is a nuisance. Also - if anything fell from my belt, I'd far rather it was the battery than the radio.
I don't know of a single DMR radio that can be programmed by CHIRP. What happens when you mix commercial world with amateur world.
Not sure how this can work, but: BridgeCom guy on Amazon page for this radio says "The radio is only capable of APRS transmitting. it does not have an APRS receiver."
Guess it doesn't work w/o a hotspot, but I think one can use there phone as long as it is in touch with a cell tower? I'm confused.
Good work mate
Did I understand correctly that you could program multiple radio ID's?
Yes
Is there anyway to charge these batteries without using the cradle? Or alternatively a battery pack that takes AAs or 18650s or something?
Can the Bluetooth actually be used with a car radio, or is it only with a proprietary ear piece?
Work well in m'y car
Are keys back lit? And is the Bluetooth ptt required when using ear buds for example Galaxy buds or similar. Was seriously considering ft3dr but price and many complaints about tinny sounding rx?
I thought BridgeCom Systems advertises that they have it already set up, with code plug when you buy it. They advertise it plug n play. Not sure why he is going through all of this.....
They do that for a fee.
Do you have to individually add every channel?
I just purchased one of the new Bluetooth models and I can't wait to get going with it. Thanks for your videos! 73 - KI5HYD
So just a question if I may. You did this video so you could have a free handheld? Very little learned for a new DMR person actually! Jimmy, WX9DX
WX9DX Just purchased this radio. Only contact I made was on 2 meter .. repeater.. (guess it’s gonna take a few days... ) 73 N4GHR
FYI, this radio does not support full function APRS. You will not be able to send aprs messages to email or cell sms.
Ham always wanted to get into ham radio in Australia just not sure where to start
Ezra H easy as Ezra ..have a look at the wia website, it’ll give you a rundown on what and how to get you’re foundation licence...
Look up Wireless Institute of Australia
First, no sleep for you big guy ;)
Will you take bids for the Rfinder BoxChip S700
385.00 shipped...
Causally mentions death metal lol.
Dimu Borgir gets a spin once in a while.
Thanks for your review. It is very bad that they did not put an o-led display on this radio, like on the XIEGU G1M, so that can always watch the information. It was also possible to make a normal s-meter in analog mode. This is probably because the AnyTone company does not have enough radio amateur brains. They are only interested in money.
Can I access zello with it?
If anyone could way in on an issue I am having with the 878uv I would appreciate it. So I just bought it not long ago, finally was trying to get it up and running and come across an issue. I programmed in some local repeaters in my area, none over 10 miles, and I can not seem to make any contacts. On one of the repeaters about 6.5 miles away, I was able to get the CTC tone and hear it come back. THe status LED light is and has always been on a constant green, which tells me that there is acitivty but I am unable to get anyone. WHen I connect my 878 to my PC and using echolink software connected to the same repeater via DRM node I am able to make contact. I am using a Nagoya NA-320 and I have also tried using the stock anntena.
Hello friend the nome of the your best optional antenna? thanks.
I know it's a year out from making this video but it will txt radio to radio without a dmr repeater too.
Te better ham radio DMR is a Yaesu radio and YSF2DMR. You don't need programming anything. You will have a radio without bugs not a beta tester's device. Also digital APRS is easier to do.
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What is so funny? I AM one of those OLD GUYS!
How do you feel about the commotion about the FCC taking down 2 meter and 70cm bands for the new 5G technology?
#fakenews
@@tdgreenbay No I'm actually serious, it's supposed to take place next year.
@@tdgreenbay Here's a link: ua-cam.com/video/yBrX6gdeLbo/v-deo.html
@@rd._874 no it's fake news.... if you have been paying attention France has wanted to take away those bands but the rest of the world uses those for ham the arrl has an article about it
@@tdgreenbay Having no license for 2m and 70cm communication will cause chaos like on CB skip.
A Hotspot will give you both DMR and DStar
What is DMR!?
(Digital Mobile Radio) It’s more technical, but offers a cleaner audio without static, but it only works or doesn’t, no in-between. It also offer digital modes that can send and receive digital packets of data as well as being able to attach to your computer to use with the radio to send email/text messages, etc.
Where do you get the Radio ID...I know how to get radio id from the radio, but yours is different??
Go to www.radioid.net/register#! you can register for your ID. Hope this helps
@@IIIEXOCETIII Thank you Jason..I found that...of course after I posted this question...lol
Less chit chat and more meat.
Hey Eric kc7 jdb Jeff from Lansing Michigan I've started my own UA-cam channel for automotive repair small engine repair and anything I can throw out their ham radio related I've been thinking about getting in the DMR but it's a lot of money to pay for radio when I'm not sure if it's going to be my thing looking forward to your giveaway and more content on this radio you just might encourage me the jumping the DMR 73 for now looking forward to more content
Excellent video. Thank you. I'm sold! KG5IGJ
Most software is not Mac compatible. How bout Any Tone?
Nope
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In my experience, analogue reception is poor (compared to CRT 4CF V2 and even to Baofeng GT-3TP, using the original antennas)! Moreover, it is very annoying that the lowest volume is still too high, and that changing the volume level interrupts the audio. Can't speak about digital capabilities, though - but I will send it back.
That’s weird, I find it much more sensitive on the receive..
@@HamRadioConcepts Well, I have to correct my statement a bit... Sensitivity is quite okay (not great, though inferior to some other cheap radios, but not by much).
BUT:
The analogue squelch is way too insensitive, even at the lowest step (step 1)! There are some tricks using "test mode" settings, but this doesn't really improve anything.
Weak stations that are still well readable, are blocked by the squelch, whilst radios such as Baofeng GT-3TP open the squelch just fine.
I am not the only one who talks about that issue. Of course, if one does not care about weak stations/repeaters and analogue operation, one will not notice a problem. - And as to digital, I cannot say anything bad (because I did not do anything digital yet).
I like Death Metal!
👍
I emailed you a codeplug I use in Florida to get you started.
Why,Why, WHY didd you wait Sooooo long to remove the screen protector??? AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!! ;)
You're gonna need to toughen up, soldier... he always, always does that
I have a Yaeusu 8800 for my mobile that I bought in June 2014...still has the plastic on the screen :)
DMR blows for ham radio use. I made the mistake of first getting into it prior to d-star and fusion. The radios suck and the networks suck. The fm receiver in this radio ( I own one ) is terrible. If you simply want to use it for DMR and only DMR with the occasional use for fm, it might be ok, but it doesn’t hold a candle to radios like the ID-51 or the D74. The bundled battery also doesn’t charge anymore. Was purchased back in November 2019. The sound quality and dual slots are irrelevant when everything else about DMR for ham use is a fail.
IF it was that easy to use .. why did they make 100 videos to show you how to use it ? :)
If it wasn’t easy to use, why do I have 2 of them?
@@HamRadioConcepts Are you Catholic? Guilt! :)
@@hypnosiscenternyc weird, I have no idea what that means??
This is not Plug and Play as they stated. Had mine for 24 hours and can't make it work with the hotspot and not one contact. Watched many videos but not one video that shows it working straight out of the box. So far just a paperweight
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The TX/RX delay is why I never wanted to try DMR.
DMR, Fusion, D-Star...too many systems and no standards.
Audio quality makes up for that. I cringe now when I hears something analog.
@@allenvestal4474 Might wanna' try listening to a law enforcement radio using P-25...no comparison. Ham radio digital audio sounds like it's underwater. They have a long way to go. FM is still top quality.
@@apetercharlesstudio VHF and UHF repeaters within 3 miles of me. Even if I could remember CW couldn't figure out the call signs over the static. DMR repeater 11 miles away crystal clear. I prefer underwater to static.
@@allenvestal4474 3 mile range on your repeaters? Ya, repeaters are kinda' weird, the TX/RX antennas need to be placed on towers. ;)..Or, you might wanna' try a receive antenna. Repeaters around here, vhf/uhf typically have 30-40 mile range..Not sure what you're listening to.
@@apetercharlesstudioNot a lot of choices in Bell county Tx. A few analogs 3 DSTARS 1 DMR working and 1 in testing. Have a 28.3 inch antenna on my HT.