TIDRADIO TD-H3 - Switching the operating modes
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- A demonstration on how to switch between the 3 operating modes (HAM, GMRS & Normal) for the TIDRADIO TD-H3. I also show what you get with each mode and how to enable the 200, 350 & 500 frequency ranges.
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I just bought this, and it's my first. Never even had a CB. Your video is helpful, thanks!
Looking forward to the H3 / H8 comparison. I have the H3 and it is a perfect size for me. I run it around the homestead on .5 watt covering a about 10 of 50 acres so far. I have stubbys on the way and im really hoping I’ll be L&C all over the 50. We will see. I was debating getting a H8 just to have it. (Im that happy with the H3) These are nothing like a FT-60 but for the price I don’t think it can be beat. I can throw it in the side by side and not worry about it. That in itself is value added in my books. Hoping you can share some knowledge on the programming side. I got it down to where the software works well for me but as always there are quirks that are probably my issues not the radios… lol
I bought one off Amazon, with a click to use coupon, it was $39. As of this moment, it looks like that deal is still available. I found your video to get it switched to GMRS mode, as I don't have my tech ticket yet. Now I need to find your H3/H8 comparison video, as I own H8's as well.
Another great video. I'm a newbie and I'd be frustrated and ready to send my TD-H3 back were it not for your videos. So detailed and easy to understand. Finally beginning to enjoy this radio and hobby. Thanks a million!!!
Great video, and it saved me from making a very annoying mistake. I was about to return my TD-H3 pair because I could not get the mode to change. The screen on mine (240625 firmware) has a "yes" on the left and a "no" no the right to confirm the mode change... but it looked to me like the "yes" was above the "1" key, so that's what I pressed. And that didn't work. Several times. It wasn't until I saw you pressing the blue button that I realized what I had done wrong. The blue button does the trick!
Don't feel bad. The exact same thing happened to me the first time I tried it. The text layout is a little misleading.
Same here lol
@KS6DAY
Great informative video. Was getting the cancel message. Switched to GMRS (thanks on the howto) reset the repeater info - now transmitting. This happened after I updated the firmware.
A VIDEO THAT SHOWS THE YES BUTTON! Two days wasted.. Subscribed + Liked!
Great video, helped me a lot. One question if I may. Should I be able to transmit GMRS frequencies in normal mode.
Was wondering why I couldn’t access any of the GMRS frequencies, that definitely helped!
I just got mine thank you for the tutorial. I’m in Maui so not any gmrs repeaters here - I have it on gmrs only mode currently. Should I open it up like you did in case of emergencies? Is that a beefer antenna? Then the stock antenna? Thanks a lot
Aloha !
It's a Nagoya NA-701. Works very nice with the TD-H3. As for expanded transmit, no need to if you're only going to monitor. You should be able to monitor everything between 136-600 MHz.
Thanks for the reply I appreciate, I’m new to the radio thing - can I transmit on ham channels in a emergency? It sounded like you said the fcc allows that - I’ll check out the antenna also
Appreciate the advice- does the antenna improve range significantly?
This feature actually saved my behind when trying upgrade firmware
and bricked it, so I was just lucky enough that this is a hardware feature.
Thank you for your recommendation. I am able to transmit on GMRS in Normal mode , actually.
We have spoke before... KC3ZDW I have just purchased another TD-H3 so it makes it my third. I have two that are straight up clean with stable power across the 2 meter, 70cm . The problem with one of them is it does not like Blue Tooth Programming... Takes the program but does not keep them...I dont know if a latch on the proms are not closing ??? no idea... If I program manually it keeps the program .
It's a hard to beat radio for the $ Thank You for all your Reviews
Thumbs up for the "Full fun mode" :D
To use those 'other' frequencies that you had to physically turn on, is a special antenna required to operate in those freqs?
Outstanding!
Thank you for the vid! An interesting question is, if you have it in HAM mode (which is an easy way to make sure that you don't transmit out of band by mistake) will it allow you to save channels with frequencies outside HAM bands, i.e. with RX allowed and TX disabled? So far I have used my H3 in "normal" mode, and I just manually switch the duplex to off in Chirp as a safeguard, for the channels of potentially transmitable non-HAM bands (such as marine bands)... But if the HAM mode allowed to store them in RX only mode through Odmaster, that would be so much quicker and easier...
I'm a new Ham and just signed up for gmrs. I just ordered 2 of these radios, could you recommend a good aftermarket antenna for both? Is there such thing as 'one' antenna for gmrs and 2m/440? Thanks
Great video, thanks so much! I received a pair of these the other day, and am trying to figure a few things out. In Normal mode, I can't seem to manually set the Direction and Offset on the Ham frequencies to hit my local repeaters. However, on the GMRS frequencies/channels, I'm not having those issues and can set them manually from the radio keypad. Is there a step I'm missing? I'd like to keep it in Normal mode to use all frequencies and channels. KN6ZCU/WRMH840
Programming a repeater on the TD-H3:
If you're not in VFO mode double press the orange button to switch to VFO.
Enter the receive frequency for the repeater.
Press the blue key to enter Menu.
Arrow up to menu item 13 to set TX CTCSS. Press the menu key again to select the item. Enter the correct CTCSS and press the menu key again to save the change and exit that selection.
Arrow up to item 23 to set the offset direction. Press the menu key again to select the item. Use the up/down arrow keys to select None, Plus or Minus. Press the menu key again to save the change and exit that selection.
Arrow up to item 24 to set the offset. Press the menu key again to select the item. Enter the correct offset value. Press the menu key again to save the change and exit that selection.
You should be able to work the repeater at this point. If you want to save it to memory arrow up to item 25 to set the Memory slot. Press the menu key again to select the item. Arrow up or down to select an open memory slot. Press the menu key again to save to memory and exit that selection.
Does this work on baufeng uv17r?
Hi! There is a problem with the "normal" mode. As you correctly noted, you need to save the settings before switching. But when you upload them back, the radio closes to transmitting on these frequencies. It seems to become HAM again
Can you program this radio in normal mode to have 22 gmrs and 8 gmrs repeaters, then your favorite ham repeaters in vhf and uhf, then download it to chirp and clone other radios? I also have a uv21pro v2 i would like to program the same way. And 2 uv5r that u want to use for a 5watt repeater on my place it has a bunch of hills. My wife is also a ham and i have both ham and gmrs licenses thanks KI5ES
You do you! 😊
@@chrissewell1608is this a yes? If I keep the radio in normal mode with both gmrs and ham radio frees in memory can I transmit and receive on all?
Hello, does the H3 have a scan range function?
I just looked into this today and i don’t see where it can be done.
Not at this time... It's typical scan freq or scan channel memory. A range and/or bank system would be beneficial.
I have the H8 and while using the ODMASTER app to program, you can select whether a channel is included in scanning. Not sure if it's the same on the H3, mine is loaned out right now.
I got one of both. The 3 and 8.
Does this mean the H3 GMRS and HAM versions are just the same hardware with this setting changed?
There is only one TD-H3. The HAM or GMRS mode is applied at the factory and can be undone and changed by the end user at any time after purchase.
I just saw that Amazon is selling the Yellow models in GMRS and Ham bands. The GMRS price is less than the Ham model. So, knowing the radio can swap back and forth, I may be tempted to buy the cheaper model, and swap over to the Ham side, since I am a Tech.
Does the radio support reverse scan ? E.g. scanning for the offset frequencies configured for each cahnnel, like fror example BF UV-82 does ?
Yes. It's Menu Item #28.
Thanks for replying. 28 is seek CTCSS .
Software version 240229.
The UV-82 can scan channels, but with a simple switch you can switch the scan mode to be running against the offset (for example inbound to the repeater) frequencies.
Does the fact alone that the H3 can be unlocked make it illegal as a GMRS radio per the FCC? I have a 2 pack coming in the mail that I’m thinking I’ll use in the ‘normal’ mode since I currently have a tech license and plan on getting a GMRS license for the family. Been a ham for many years but new to GMRS…
Im curious about this too, I just got my GMRS License. I want to listen to HAM channels and broadcast on GMRS
Since you're a licensed ham you are familiar with the rules....the question is whether you care, whether anyone will know, and whether you care if they know. The radio is clean enough that nobody will know, so it boils down to how much you care. Care a lot? Leave it in the pre-programmed configuration. Care less than a lot? Open it up and use the radio. I say that realizing that you're not asking me and knowing that I care not about any laws or regulations pertaining to anything that isn't born of and controlled by government, including radio frequencies.
The FCC still certified the radio. Not your fault.
FCC makes Rules not laws. I know that we have allowed administrative bureaucracies make rules that have the force of law, and that was a huge mistake. The only legitimate role for the FCC is to allow as many people as possible utilize the airwaves without causing harmful interference. The operative principle is what you do with your equipment, not what equipment you buy or make (just like 2A items).
What are those extra steps you have to take to get it to work on ALL frequencies?
It's right here in this video. Set the radio to normal mode and it will transmit on all frequencies that this radio is capable of transmitting on.
@@KS6DAY
When I put mine in Normal mode, I can't program any frequencies in the software. I get an error message. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. When in GMRS mode all 30 channels are there along with the NOAA channels.
@@keithmatthews4441 Is this error message after the frequencies are entered and you are trying to transmit or at the time of entering with the software?
@@KS6DAY
In the H3 software I can enter the RX frequency but when I enter the TX frequency I get the error. It won't allow it to be changed.
@@keithmatthews4441 I have only ever used CHIRP to program the TD-H3. With CHIRP you enter the RX frequency and then the entered offset amount and direction determines the TX frequency automatically. I would be guessing with the software that you are using but perhaps the offset amount and direction need to be set and the TX is left alone. I have encountered something similar with the Radioddity GM-15. It too doesn't allow the TX to be changed. But if you enter the RX, set the offset direction and amount everything works. I discovered it by accident but it worked. Perhaps give that a try. You might also want consider switching to CHIRP. The TD-H3 is very well supported by that program and it's very easy to use.
if im not mistaken. normal does both.
I can receive a signal on my TID Radio TD-H3 from an FRS radio that we use, but i can't seem to transmit from the TD-H3 back to the FRS radio. Any ideas how to correct this?
Does the FRS radio have any privacy codes applied to it on that channel?
Thank you for your assistance. Figured out the problem. The FRS Radio was operating on a CTSS RX/TX of 118..8Hz. Did a scan on the TD-H3 to find those codes and added them into the GRMS radios for the channels that we use on the Ranch. Works great now, able to communicate with my ranch hands, and when I need to go to a repeater and communicate long distance with my other TD-H3 radio using a repeater, I now have a lot of flexibility with one radio, as opposed to having to switch between the FRS Radio and GRMS radio depending on who I want to communicate with and the distance I'm trying to cover. Have to say as a first time GRMS radio user, your videos came in extremely handy. While watching your videos I have been able to connect to my FRS radios, Add a Repeater, Get rid of that annoying beep and voice, and much more. Again, thank you for your public service. Much appreciated.
Ughh. I just bought a new baofeng and now I want one of these😂
Excellent info
hi. need a video to show how to unlock Kill All Lock in my only one radio. Just bought it a month ago, got my gmrs license, but no activity in my areas and working on my ham. Used to have K1TJF back in the early 70s. TId is not a lot of help. Can't understand the website to download firmware update or how to unlock unit, thanks. Crazy Eagle WSDX855
I have an ultralight plane. I need to transmit on 122.800 will this radio transmit or just receive?
It won't transmit in the aviation band.
Hi Scott Your videos are always informative and to the point. Even at the end of a lead attitude adjustment. I've seen alot of videos on the H3 and seen that there 3 common issues. these are charging problems with batteries, low transmit power in low setting on all bands and spurious emissions that are enconsistant from radio to radio. Have these issues been addressed. Thanks again
I just got one of these in gmrs mode. How do you listen to air band? Ive turned on AM. But i cant figure out how to get the radio to monitor am frequencies
If you are not already in VFO mode, double click the orange button to get into VFO. Enter the relevant aviation frequency and you are good to go. If you want to save it to memory go to menu item 25 and select an open memory slot. If you're looking for frequencies to monitor, Radioreference.com is a good place to find the aviation frequencies for airports in your area.
@@KS6DAY thanks. i was thinking you had to change bands. I just put in the frequency and it went in to am automatically
Great video and new subscriber here :)
TODD…. Do the 10watt versions do the Same??
If you're referring to the TD-H8, here is the Operating Mode Switching sequence video ua-cam.com/video/sSEh7L4QIgY/v-deo.htmlsi=U3Jx2rlBJRKFvDae . It's a little bit different but just as easy.
By trying out the "Number 3 Normal" Mode I lost the FM Radio portion of the receiver? When I push the button for the FM Channel receive I get nothing but static. How do I get that function back?
I just checked mine and FM works in Mode 3. First swtich to VFO/Frequency mode by short pressing the orange button - Press the blue menu button - Press the #8 key and you should arrive in FM radio mode. Enter the frequency of the station you want to listen to and you're good to go. To exit press menu then 8 again.
@@KS6DAY That was not the way I accessed the FM Radio before the change. When out of the box, the FM Radio band was simply accessed by pressing the third PTT button left side and holding it in until the FM Radio started playing. The method you described allowed the FM Radio Station to broadcast/play at the same time as the NOAA broadcast on 162.400mH
It would be nice if each saved channel would also save a TX flag, so you can enable/disable your ability to transmit on certain saved channels