I have one of these. It is probably the nicest little dual bander I've had in 6 decades of playing radio (and maybe 20 years of playing with VHF and UHF). It performs well in town or out in the country & I've used it to go SOTA when traveling too. Deff a keeper in this shack.
I wasn't ready to drop a bunch of money on a mobile radio just yet. I have three HTs at the moment and saving up money for some mobile that I can also use as a base. I went to a local hamfest and I couldn't resist the AnyTone 778UV for $50.00 (brand new). I have found several UA-cam channels to help program and even a cheat sheet. So far, this thing has been great as a base station for now. I will most likely get something a little more stout later this summer, but for now, this will work. I am new to amateur radio and still learning.
I have an 878 it’s the best sniffer for other radio signals even out of the Hammans I’ve picked up a lot of security services and they don’t even know what channel are transmitting on! Well I am blind so I wish it would talk to me
Have a couple of friends out there in Perth... anyways when using this radio have you put it on an actual meter to see if it's actually doing the power wattage out correctly as advertised.. just curious cuz I really need something that does about 20 watts to get into some of the repeaters I use I mean I can manage with 15ish Watts but 20 would be my Baseline
Hiya I’ve got one of these radios ! I’m also a VK6 but mines does not have DTMF so I can’t use EchoLink ! Is yours the same ? The buttons on the mic don’t make the usual tones when pressed Thanks colin
I have just bought this radio, and it does not disappoint. What DOES disappoint though is the fact that you can no longer programme it with the software because they are no longer compatable with each other.
Are you using Chirp software as that is working, Have you told the software the correct com port or have you downloaded the driver for the cable as it can problematic?
Just brought me one of these little fullas .but I was not aware I had to have it programmed so haven't had the change to use it yet I'm in the Lismore NSw area and I will have to find someone that can program it for me
Hi VK, great info, just wondering can these be programmed to the same 80ch UHF channels rather than buying a specific Uniden or other for the 4x4? We and many other 4x4 guys currently use 27mhz AM/SSB CBs, but need the UHF to have as backup coms. Also, who repairs CBs in Perth? Cheers and subscribed 👍
@@vkradio1656 Cheers for that info. Where do you think is the best place to purchase one (more in future) of these and an Anytone 6666. Do you have a facebook page up?
Thanks for the informative video VK. Ive downloaded user manual and looked at specs that state # recieve 400.0000 ~ 490.0000 MHz Transmit 420.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz . So no tx on Aussie uhf cb channels. So some confusion after reading comments saying it will tx on uhf cb . Will it transmit on aussie UHF out of the box after manual programming of cb frequency inputs without the use of sofware / cable or firmware mods ? Essentially is it usable as UHF 80 channel radio out of the box ? Thanks
Problem is you never know when there's a signal if the radio stays quiet.My other radio heard intermod but just squaks and chirps .I couldn't hear a repeater 7 miles away I could clunk it but not hear it...ke6iev
Hello, Yes I did but the Anytone is miles front I believe, great screen and easy to use with all function buttons programmable to suit however the user wants it set up,just a great radio and dual band is a bonus considering the size. Easy on the ear and the screen is fantastic for the size.
I need your help concerning this radio I am constantly having an issue. It will randomly make this loud static pattern then every two seconds it keys a fast static burst like something is sending out a burst signal I can't figure out how to fix it
The one thing I do not like about these is the parasitic battery draw when turned off. It'll drain your battery. The 779UV has less front panel features but is a better radio with no parasitic draw.
scan function on these radios does not work, no matter what setting you use CO, TO, SE and a delay setting of 5 10 or 15 seconds when the receiving signal drops off the radio resumes scan immediately . so you will not hear any responses if just monitoring in scan mode sent emails to vendors and maker with no answers on this issue, its clear it is a firmware problem with the 778uv
Try using it in a medium rf environments it overloads front end ,its a intermediate disaster ,I heard nothing for days and knew I should hear local repeaters ,so ftm 400 same ant I heard my buddys simplex 40 miles away ,,,,anytone nothing no not one signal ,I was 5 miles from TV transmitter but even 10 miles out still overload ,don't even try it in a city area it'll just sit there no nothing ,I tried over and over same results it was literally useless. Ke6iev bought mine in 2018 ish loved display but again go try it in city it won't hear anything unless signal is ultra strong...maybe they use a better filter now but I'd never try it again a b test with yaesu ftm heard signal after signal on yaesu nothing on anytone
I have one of these. It is probably the nicest little dual bander I've had in 6 decades of playing radio (and maybe 20 years of playing with VHF and UHF). It performs well in town or out in the country & I've used it to go SOTA when traveling too. Deff a keeper in this shack.
Great video thinking of buying one for my first video
Looks interesting will be checking out the spec. Thanks for video
Great radio mate, easy to program, easy to use, easy to read the screen.
I wasn't ready to drop a bunch of money on a mobile radio just yet. I have three HTs at the moment and saving up money for some mobile that I can also use as a base. I went to a local hamfest and I couldn't resist the AnyTone 778UV for $50.00 (brand new). I have found several UA-cam channels to help program and even a cheat sheet. So far, this thing has been great as a base station for now. I will most likely get something a little more stout later this summer, but for now, this will work. I am new to amateur radio and still learning.
For $50 brand new that’s a steal.
What no comments.nice little radio bud,hope everything is ok in your part of the world.cheers from uk.....
I have an 878 it’s the best sniffer for other radio signals even out of the Hammans I’ve picked up a lot of security services and they don’t even know what channel are transmitting on! Well I am blind so I wish it would talk to me
Great informative video. Does this radio allow transmitting on CB 476 477mhz here in Aus or is it receive only?
Yes, its does UHF CB transmit too.Thanks for watching.👍👍
Have a couple of friends out there in Perth... anyways when using this radio have you put it on an actual meter to see if it's actually doing the power wattage out correctly as advertised.. just curious cuz I really need something that does about 20 watts to get into some of the repeaters I use I mean I can manage with 15ish Watts but 20 would be my Baseline
Hello, it was close, just under the 25 watts which wasn't too bad.
What antenna are you running?
Hiya I’ve got one of these radios ! I’m also a VK6 but mines does not have DTMF so I can’t use EchoLink ! Is yours the same ? The buttons on the mic don’t make the usual tones when pressed
Thanks colin
Will check
I have just bought this radio, and it does not disappoint. What DOES disappoint though is the fact that you can no longer programme it with the software because they are no longer compatable with each other.
Are you using Chirp software as that is working, Have you told the software the correct com port or have you downloaded the driver for the cable as it can problematic?
You can program it with Chirp.
I am programming it with Chirp and the Anytone software.
@@senseijay51 yes I already programmed mine a couple weeks ago. I just didn’t comment back.
Try to look for software v1.0 - 2018
Just brought me one of these little fullas .but I was not aware I had to have it programmed so haven't had the change to use it yet I'm in the Lismore NSw area and I will have to find someone that can program it for me
easy enough to do, great radios!
73
Hi VK, great info, just wondering can these be programmed to the same 80ch UHF channels rather than buying a specific Uniden or other for the 4x4? We and many other 4x4 guys currently use 27mhz AM/SSB CBs, but need the UHF to have as backup coms. Also, who repairs CBs in Perth?
Cheers and subscribed 👍
Hello, yes they can and just ask for Dallas on 35LSB.
@@vkradio1656 Cheers for that info.
Where do you think is the best place to purchase one (more in future) of these and an Anytone 6666.
Do you have a facebook page up?
They are sold pre-programmed under the Crystal brand for UHFCB here in Oz.
Thanks for the informative video VK. Ive downloaded user manual and looked at specs that state # recieve 400.0000 ~ 490.0000 MHz
Transmit 420.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz . So no tx on Aussie uhf cb channels.
So some confusion after reading comments saying it will tx on uhf cb .
Will it transmit on aussie UHF out of the box after manual programming of cb frequency inputs without the use of sofware / cable or firmware mods ? Essentially is it usable as UHF 80 channel radio out of the box ?
Thanks
Hello, i had to program them.It will Tx on UHF CB channels.
@vkradio1656 thanks for the reply 🙏 do you know the scan speed channels per second ?
Problem is you never know when there's a signal if the radio stays quiet.My other radio heard intermod but just squaks and chirps .I couldn't hear a repeater 7 miles away I could clunk it but not hear it...ke6iev
Can you use this radio for GMRS, can you program the radio for those channels?
AT-779 will do that
Did you take the Mic apart before Drilling ??
Yes.
before you bought this radio , did you compare it with any QYT or TYT mini rigs? i dont know which one to choose to start with .
Hello, Yes I did but the Anytone is miles front I believe, great screen and easy to use with all function buttons programmable to suit however the user wants it set up,just a great radio and dual band is a bonus considering the size. Easy on the ear and the screen is fantastic for the size.
@@vkradio1656 thanks a lot ! make my decision easier =D
@@vkradio1656 thank you! 73
How do you manually program.005? Ever time I try to program a .005 it goes to 0?
I have never tried, I programmed everything in one I first got it.
Will have a look.
Just got the RT95 in the US. Can’t find the Scan Button.
Should be there.
I need your help concerning this radio I am constantly having an issue. It will randomly make this loud static pattern then every two seconds it keys a fast static burst like something is sending out a burst signal I can't figure out how to fix it
I have never had a problem, time to do a factory rest if possible.
The one thing I do not like about these is the parasitic battery draw when turned off. It'll drain your battery. The 779UV has less front panel features but is a better radio with no parasitic draw.
I’ve seen this exact radio with other brands stamped on the top. Do you know who the manufacturer is?
I would say the makers of Boafeng have something to do with it,73's
what was the software you got as mine didn't come with any ?
They took the software down, try using Chirp.
@@vkradio1656 it can't find the USB port on chirp
Chirp works great !
How do you change channel with mic?
on side, up/down buttons
@@vkradio1656 yes i know but its not working for me. i tried the settings and i cant seem to find those key
scan function on these radios does not work, no matter what setting you use CO, TO, SE and a delay setting of 5 10 or 15 seconds
when the receiving signal drops off the radio resumes scan immediately . so you will not hear any responses if just monitoring in scan mode
sent emails to vendors and maker with no answers on this issue, its clear it is a firmware problem with the 778uv
I haven’t figured out how to get it to scan all frequencies. Mine just runs through the handful I’ve programmed in.
@@Norseman2 it only scans what you program in to it..
@@muddy32456 ok I see. I hoped there was a way it would just scan all frequencies
Mine seems to work okay.
@@vkradio1656 you can scan all frequencies and not just ones you’ve programmed in?
will it detect fire and police
Emergency bans on VHF, yes.
Try using it in a medium rf environments it overloads front end ,its a intermediate disaster ,I heard nothing for days and knew I should hear local repeaters ,so ftm 400 same ant I heard my buddys simplex 40 miles away ,,,,anytone nothing no not one signal ,I was 5 miles from TV transmitter but even 10 miles out still overload ,don't even try it in a city area it'll just sit there no nothing ,I tried over and over same results it was literally useless. Ke6iev bought mine in 2018 ish loved display but again go try it in city it won't hear anything unless signal is ultra strong...maybe they use a better filter now but I'd never try it again a b test with yaesu ftm heard signal after signal on yaesu nothing on anytone