TIDRADIO Wireless Programmer - Review and firmware upgrade.

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  • Опубліковано 22 лип 2024
  • This is a quick overview of the TIDRADIO Wireless Programmer. I go through some of the main features of the ODMaster software and program a Baofeng UV-5R and a Quansheng UV-K5(8).
    When programming the UV-K5(8) we run into a read error. This is a known issue that is fixed with updated firmware from TIDRADIO. We then go through the process of updating the firmware on the device with an android phone.
    The ODMaster software in the video does not require you to create an account in order to read/program your radio. Although if you don't have an account you cannot store your radio configurations, use the social features or access the repeater finder abilities etc.
    UPDATE: TIDRADIO just sent me this information about their new web based ODMaster.
    --New features are online - you can import and export files (including CHIRP files) on the ODmaster web. No need to fill in the data one by one as before.
    web.odmaster.net/index
    All you need is a laptop and mobile phone, that you can write and read your radio anytime and anywhere. That is, if you make changes on ODmaster web, those sync to the mobile app as well.
    Links to Items in this Video:
    Use this referral link for 15% from TIDRADIO: tidradio.com/products/high-pe...
    or you can use the code: NWK
    Or you can also purchase from Amazon
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    Amazon links are affiliate links where possible.
    0:00 Intro
    0:21 What's in the box?
    1:27 App overview
    2:23 Let's program a UV-5R
    7:39 Let's attempt a UV-K5(8)
    10:01 We Flash the TD-BL-1 Firmware
    11:58 Let's try the UV-K5(8) Again
    14:45 Repeater Lookup Function
    17:59 Summary
    18:39 Software Data Privacy Concerns
    20:50 Wrap Up!
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  • @KC4NWK
    @KC4NWK  5 місяців тому +1

    Update: Here is a link to a short I just uploaded addressing a quicker/easier way to flash the firmware from inside ODMaster!
    ua-cam.com/users/shortsfu6-LyEzz6g?feature=share

  • @DonzLockz
    @DonzLockz 5 місяців тому +2

    Super helpful with the practical demo and on-screen phone display. Thank you. :)

    • @KC4NWK
      @KC4NWK  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for watching and commenting! 73s

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 5 місяців тому +2

    I'm shocked you have less subscribers then I do you have great content

    • @KC4NWK
      @KC4NWK  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much! I like making the content. I'm hoping to grow the viewership!

    • @AntonioClaudioMichael
      @AntonioClaudioMichael 5 місяців тому +1

      ​@@KC4NWK your doing a great job all you can do is make good content and wait for viewers and subscribers keep up the good work

  • @DavidJohnstone-hi9kr
    @DavidJohnstone-hi9kr 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for the very informative video. I have a question about programming the very popular Baofeng UV-5. Does the Odmaster App provide access to the and for the UV-5 ? This is in order to expand the VHF receive frequencies to cover the 222MHz ham band. I would buy one of these programmers in a heart beat if it did.

    • @KC4NWK
      @KC4NWK  3 місяці тому

      I'm not sure, but I will check when I get a chance and let you know here.

    • @KC4NWK
      @KC4NWK  3 місяці тому

      From what I could tell in the ODMaster software on my phone, I did not see the option for setting the transmit range.

    • @DavidJohnstone-hi9kr
      @DavidJohnstone-hi9kr 3 місяці тому

      @@KC4NWK Thank you! That's what I expected. I won't be getting one. However, thank you again for confirmation.

  • @olegig5166
    @olegig5166 2 місяці тому

    Does this programmer work with the Wouxun radios?

  • @alanprew
    @alanprew 4 місяці тому

    Hi where can I get the Telink app to update tidradio programming for quaNSHENG ? THENKS

    • @KC4NWK
      @KC4NWK  4 місяці тому

      Hey Alan! That software was sent to me from TIDRADIO, but since that video, you can now update the firmware directly from within ODMaster on your cellphone. Here is a link to the SHORT: ua-cam.com/users/shortsfu6-LyEzz6g

  • @craigspada1676
    @craigspada1676 5 місяців тому +2

    Great video, I was curious about the database of other radio's? it might program. interesting product is seems to work. 73's WA2TWF

    • @KC4NWK
      @KC4NWK  5 місяців тому

      Great Question! I should have shown the manufacturer and radio selection screens in more detail. At the time of writing this reply, they have a picture of the supported radios on the product listing. I don't think it's even completely up-to-date. tidradio.com/products/high-performance-handheld-radio-wireless-cable-programmer?ref=nwk
      It should be the third graphic down on the left!
      Thank you for watching and commenting!!! 73

  • @uni-byte
    @uni-byte 5 місяців тому +1

    How are you capturing your phone?

    • @KC4NWK
      @KC4NWK  5 місяців тому +1

      Using screen capture on either device, and then just sync the capture with the main video. :) My editor does a fantastic job! :)

    • @uni-byte
      @uni-byte 5 місяців тому

      @@KC4NWK Thanks.

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 5 місяців тому +1

    There are flaws with the wireless programmer if you program the Radio through The oem brand computer software or even through chirp. If you decide to use the Bluetooth dongle To make a Quick Change it reverts all Settings back to factory even When your just pushing a Quick update like a frequency change or A repeater Change 1:10 @Never Without Knowledge

    • @KC4NWK
      @KC4NWK  5 місяців тому +1

      That is something to keep an eye on. I will experiment some to try to recreate this. I'm assuming this may be avoided by downloading the radio contents to ODMaster first, making the desired change and then uploading again.

    • @AntonioClaudioMichael
      @AntonioClaudioMichael 5 місяців тому +1

      ​@@KC4NWK I have tried that it still factory resets the radio setting its a weird flaw I have found

  • @IBEW44
    @IBEW44 5 місяців тому

    Shocking not encrypted 😢😢😢

    • @KC4NWK
      @KC4NWK  5 місяців тому

      From what I could see in my packet capture taken from my iPhone, the username and password IS now encrypted through https when talking with their server. The original concern was discussed quite a while ago in a video by a different youtuber.