Thanks Matt. I’ve actually owned mine since 2018. Always good to hear what others have to say. I did do my homework before purchasing and I’m very happy with the rig, unlike my MD380.
I was an early adopter of the AT-D868UV Ver1.0. I bought the radio through Connect Systems. Connect Systems/Anytone replaced the radio for free with Ver2.0. We'll see what AnyTone has to offer on the mobile side. (AT-D578UV) Great Video.
Well done first video. I picked up this radio about a month ago. Your 10 points are right on. I got it running first on analog using the software. Learn analog programming first. Then I received my openSPOT and figured out its configuration and got the Bay-Net 31075 talkgroup loaded, and working. Time for another zone with your listed talkgroups.
I just bought a AT-D878UV - definitely have to modify the code plug on the radio and load in some more data for the Atlanta area. Plus the bluetooth - it syncs with my Avantree Audition heaphones and mic easily. 73 de KD1S.
HI - K0LWC from PY2FI Brazil. Great Review - ANYTONE is something new for US. GD77 is the radio we have buying due the low price and no impacts in our budgets. I do prefer TYT 380 ou 390 mono band due the reception. I will try antytone ! Thanks !
Great review on this unit Matt. I just bought on from BridgeCom Systems. They also included the Nagoya 701 antenna with it as well as their outstanding support and tutorials. Any chance you could make a video on how to use the radio? Specifically on DMR usage. Not programming but just using the radio. Thanks for your great reviews. 73!
Good DMR features . Lousy analog receive almost deaf on 2m. I heard similar reports but decided to purchase one recently. My TYT MD 380 blows the analog sensitivity of the 868 out of the water. Why? Probably a lack of a superhet receiver
I have heard you have to register the radio with the FCC and sign a waver that says you won't use it for any thing but amatuer radio when installing the software in the radio.
1. When the display times out, can you still see what is on the screen or does it go completely blank? 2. 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) 3. Can you turn off the A or B channels and only see and hear the one set of channels? 4. Does Channels A and B contain UHF and VHF or are they limited to UHF or VHF only? In your future videos I recommend addressing these issues....
1) You can have the screen go dark if you choose, or you can have it be always on. I have it on all the time and battery life is still great. 2) It’s a single receiver with a dual monitor. Whatever band/zone hits first will take priority and you can only hear that traffic. 3) Yes, you can set it to just be one channel/band at a time if you choose. I have a key programmed so I can toggle it on and off on the fly. 4) You can split them between VHF and UHF, they don’t need to be the same band.
Great rundown. I've used a few Yaesus, the 2DR is great but the usability and features in analog are better on the 868. I respectfully disagree with you on the software programming. Yes, some of the menu's may be different than the on-screen prompts but given the complexity of DMR setup, the software is better than the software that I had to pay _extra_ for on my Yaesu units. I wasn't going to bother with DMR after seeing reviews of some other radios, but this one has me sold. I agree, the build quality is much better than expected. 73 dude, N1CLC, hamninja.com
Thanks for the video. Do you have Version 2 of the Anytone AT-D 868UV radio or is that version 1 you're talking about? Any major differences between the two versions? Did you compare this radio to the BTECH DMR-6X2 radio which supposedly replaced version 1 of the Anytone AT-D 868UV radio? I'm considering the purchase of a DMR and found your channel. Thanks for your comments.
Thank you for the very informative video! I did purchase the AT-D868UV (and NA-701C) and have a question for you. At the end of a call there is a splash screen that says "Call End" accompanied by a beep. Is there a way to disable that? I get dropped reception if there is a delay when someone stops speaking but right before that Call End beep. Plus the beep is annoying. I don't know... it seems like so far my MD-380 is receiving a little better (i.e. fewer dropped packets) from my DV4mini .... maybe I have a setting wrong in the channel settings.
Good information! But the last time I looked it is about $250. + shipping on there website. With GPS, Bluetooth. But I think that isn't really that bad
I think Anytone will release a new firmware within the next couple of months, to make the contact storage higher as DMR contacts approach 200k before the end of the year.
Nice video, you should explain how to program it. You need to be a rocket scientist to figure it out!! How about explaining how to program a simple repeater in your local area
I agree, ... spend 3 hours figuring how to program an analog vhf vfo repeater and just cant find it in the menus… hadnt use the software yet but should be any problem form the radio itself… well it does… help
THAT IS REALLY TOO sad I have tried connecting jerry at connect systems to knowing administrators to help but communication issues with china really hurt progress
Thank U for such Review ... Speaking of Programmable .... is it compatible with Motorola _ Digital Mode and Digital Encryption which is Called AES-256 (Such Motorolla XTS-5000) which needs to Load a "Key" to let the unit join a Privet network or use it in Public Safety Encrypted network ..
Thanks for the video. I just bought one. I am having a problem though. It seems to have trouble or totally unable to access repeaters with even HIGH or TURBO power that are at the same location (almost true line of site) that have analog repeaters that I can access with LOW power. It works fine with my hotspot in my house at low power. I do notice one oddity. When listening on the frequency with an analog radio, The hotspot sends a short burst of tone or some kind of sync burst before it sends the voice digital data but the Anytone AT-D868uv does not send it. Is that normal? Can someone check it out? I have the most current firmware as of now 2.30. Thanks, KT6MJ Sacramento
Hi there, maybe you can help me, why when I'm receiving transmission and I sit the radio into the charger cradle the incoming transmission stops then when I pull the radio out it continues. I cant listen/receive transmission while its in charger? Or i have to change something in the settings? I want to be able to listen while it sits in the charger
I opted for an antenna adapter, www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LX1KJDS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 that convertes it to a BNC connection. That opens up more antennas to use. And yes it does screw firmly to the radio. But you may not want that option, just making you aware that is an option.
Hi, Doesn't the radio feel too thick/fat with the 3100mAh battery? Especially when you carry it on a belt, in a pocket etc. Also I've read somethere that it has QSO recording capability, can you confirm that?
HI, i have this radio, but i have a problem: I don't know how to send the 1750 / TBST tone to excite the bridges. Which key should be used and how? The manual only indicates how to set the frequency but not which key to use and in which mode
I use a Diamond antenna on my radio and it works superb. An improvement over the stock antenna. Be sure whatever you order has a reverse SMA connector. Chinese radios are odd and use this style of SMA, but many other radios don’t. Here is the antenna I recommend: amzn.to/3exqZQK
Hello from Littleton! - what about the NA-771 (15.6 inch) it is the one Amazon is recommending. I am new to this - and I just bought the GD-77 - can you tell me why I need this AnyTone versus the other? I appreciate your review :)
Kathi W NA-771 is great if you don’t mind the length. I could give more detail, but one major advantage is contact space. There are now over 100,000 DMR IDs for all users. This radio can store every single callsign with room for continued growth. The GD-77 can only do 10,000. That means you’re only going to be able to cover a fraction of DMR IDs. Instead of seeing someone’s callsign, name and location on your screen you’ll be seeing a string of numbers. That is huge, imo.
Since the time I posted this I found that this radio does send and receive SMS over Digital APRS, but not analog APRS. This has it’s uses, but unfortunately it cannot send and receive SMS through SMSGTE as they do not yet support digital, only analog. I’ll keep playing with it. Maybe my mobile I’ll setup at home can translate digital APRS SMS to analog just for this.
I have 3 issues with this radio that would like to share in case someone has a solution 1) the "lock" function does not lock anything. the keyboard stills function. If you lock it using the computer software then it locks but can not unlock it in any way 2) using the radio in high or "turbo" when transmitting pops the message "please charge the battery" even when the battery is totally charged…. wth ? 3) even if you program one of the buttons to star a frequencies scan it does only work when the button is depressed, if you release the button the scaning stops. To put the radio in "permanent" scan mode you need to go thru the menu . anyone?
If you intend to purchase a radio buy the commerical model NOT the amateur model because they won't tell you that the amateur model is frequency limited to the amateur bands ONLY and not the full vhf 136-174mhz and 400-480mhz as marked on the box and their website. They may be required to do this by FCC law BUT they never informed me before the purchase....or I would have bought the commercial unit.
Maybe the radio is OK , but the company i.e. Anytone sucks. They released a line of analog radios, the 8R series which had USA based support and warranty from AnyTonetech.com in South Dakota. I had an NSTIG-8R that had issues and essentially support and Warranty repairs have been abandoned. They have discontinued this entire line of radios....maybe because their FCC certification has been revoked. Buyer BEWARE!
150000 Contacts is the same as 150000 friends at Facebook. No Company will have that that you use there Radio at Home or during the Working time doing Private Radio calls. This wish will be a prctical wish but no Company Boss will accept this. For example if you work at Mc Donalds as a Casher and receive the Orders over a 2Way Radio in your Headset do you think the your Boss accept that you communicate with a other external Person during you'r working? I think no. Tell us more about the difference between the Software Codec and the bad Audio on a Receiving AMBE+ Decoder in a Motorola DMR MotoTRBO Radio. The reason is that this Anytone (i think they don't develop Things like this this will made in Taiwan from Students they learn about that DMR Technology and would like to paid from People the are Manufacture in China PRC Mainland) Software solution not analyze the Audio what it shall compress so good as the AMBE+ Chip set. Newer came out 6Watt. Do you know why you can hold this Radio in your Hand? This are developed by a Western Engineer from Company's like Motorola and not a Softwarecopy of a Chinese Company Anytone, TYT or Kytera etc. Anytone destroy your Land and your Economy! Think about. Americas Economy is falling like a Stone now. Talk about the Situation that it is a need to have a "OLE" Function on your Computer this is only so if you have a Microsoft Office Packet installed the Software will not run alone on a other System like a non Microsoft Based System. So you must support Microsoft with a Fee for there Office Packet and that cost money!
Thanks Matt. I’ve actually owned mine since 2018. Always good to hear what others have to say. I did do my homework before purchasing and I’m very happy with the rig, unlike my MD380.
I was an early adopter of the AT-D868UV Ver1.0. I bought the radio through Connect Systems. Connect Systems/Anytone replaced the radio for free with Ver2.0.
We'll see what AnyTone has to offer on the mobile side. (AT-D578UV) Great Video.
I’m also waiting for the mobile radio. I just picked up the AnyTone 878 - Great update for the D868.
Well done first video. I picked up this radio about a month ago. Your 10 points are right on. I got it running first on analog using the software. Learn analog programming first. Then I received my openSPOT and figured out its configuration and got the Bay-Net 31075 talkgroup loaded, and working. Time for another zone with your listed talkgroups.
I just bought a AT-D878UV - definitely have to modify the code plug on the radio and load in some more data for the Atlanta area. Plus the bluetooth - it syncs with my Avantree Audition heaphones and mic easily. 73 de KD1S.
It seems like a really nice radio. My Ham friend KG5RKI actually has one. Excellent detail video! 73 KG5SDE
Brad Snyder Thanks, Brad!
HI - K0LWC from PY2FI Brazil. Great Review - ANYTONE is something new for US. GD77 is the radio we have buying due the low price and no impacts in our budgets. I do prefer TYT 380 ou 390 mono band due the reception. I will try antytone ! Thanks !
Fabio Bueno Let me know what you think of it!
Good energy buddy.
Hopefully they addressed some of the bugs in the firmware also new ones today June 2020 have the 3100 mA battery as standard
The firmware is pretty solid!
Great video. Own it. Love it!! Just wish the lowest volume setting was quieter but that’s a nit pick.
Thanks for the info. Looking to get into DMR and this sort of thing is gold.
The AnyTone is a solid choice to get started in DMR.
Nice review, Matt. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching, Bud!
Great review on this unit Matt. I just bought on from BridgeCom Systems. They also included the Nagoya 701 antenna with it as well as their outstanding support and tutorials. Any chance you could make a video on how to use the radio? Specifically on DMR usage. Not programming but just using the radio. Thanks for your great reviews. 73!
Good DMR features . Lousy analog receive almost deaf on 2m. I heard similar reports but decided to purchase one recently. My TYT MD 380 blows the analog sensitivity of the 868 out of the water. Why? Probably a lack of a superhet receiver
Great video; well organized and delivered. 73s WX5MG
Thanks, Michael! 73
Great radio and a great company in AnyTone, FCC part 90 and front panel programmable! Would you mind if I share your review on our page? 73!
BridgeCom Systems, Inc That would be great.
I have heard you have to register the radio with the FCC and sign a waver that says you won't use it for any thing but amatuer radio when installing the software in the radio.
Good Job Sir.
Enjoyed your video. Looking at adding one of these to my collection.
Subbed you sir. Keep up the great videos.
1. When the display times out, can you still see what is on the screen or does it go completely blank?
2. 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)
3. Can you turn off the A or B channels and only see and hear the one set of channels?
4. Does Channels A and B contain UHF and VHF or are they limited to UHF or VHF only?
In your future videos I recommend addressing these issues....
1) You can have the screen go dark if you choose, or you can have it be always on. I have it on all the time and battery life is still great.
2) It’s a single receiver with a dual monitor. Whatever band/zone hits first will take priority and you can only hear that traffic.
3) Yes, you can set it to just be one channel/band at a time if you choose. I have a key programmed so I can toggle it on and off on the fly.
4) You can split them between VHF and UHF, they don’t need to be the same band.
Great rundown. I've used a few Yaesus, the 2DR is great but the usability and features in analog are better on the 868. I respectfully disagree with you on the software programming. Yes, some of the menu's may be different than the on-screen prompts but given the complexity of DMR setup, the software is better than the software that I had to pay _extra_ for on my Yaesu units. I wasn't going to bother with DMR after seeing reviews of some other radios, but this one has me sold. I agree, the build quality is much better than expected.
73 dude, N1CLC, hamninja.com
Great video, look forward to some more.
More coming soon!
just ordered one after watching this matt great video 73's from the UK matey :D
WHERE DID YOU ORDER FROM
Great video on a great radio. Thanks!
Thanks, Gordon!
Cool and informative
Matt Thanks 73s
Thanks for the video. Do you have Version 2 of the Anytone AT-D 868UV radio or is that version 1 you're talking about? Any major differences between the two versions? Did you compare this radio to the BTECH DMR-6X2 radio which supposedly replaced version 1 of the Anytone AT-D 868UV radio? I'm considering the purchase of a DMR and found your channel. Thanks for your comments.
This is one of the earlier versions. I love it!
Thank you.
You’re welcome!
Thank you for the very informative video! I did purchase the AT-D868UV (and NA-701C) and have a question for you. At the end of a call there is a splash screen that says "Call End" accompanied by a beep. Is there a way to disable that? I get dropped reception if there is a delay when someone stops speaking but right before that Call End beep. Plus the beep is annoying. I don't know... it seems like so far my MD-380 is receiving a little better (i.e. fewer dropped packets) from my DV4mini .... maybe I have a setting wrong in the channel settings.
Good information! But the last time I looked it is about $250. + shipping on there website. With GPS, Bluetooth. But I think that isn't really that bad
You can thank Trump’s trade war for that. They used to sell for much less.
I think Anytone will release a new firmware within the next couple of months, to make the contact storage higher as DMR contacts approach 200k before the end of the year.
I hope they do. That's been one of the main advantages of the AnyTone compared to many other radios.
Nice video, you should explain how to program it. You need to be a rocket scientist to figure it out!! How about explaining how to program a simple repeater in your local area
I agree, ... spend 3 hours figuring how to program an analog vhf vfo repeater and just cant find it in the menus… hadnt use the software yet but should be any problem form the radio itself… well it does… help
I'll add this to my list of video ideas!
This video wasn't about how to read the manual...Typical Ham want's everything in a video, do the work...
Can you do a video on updating the F/W on the 868UV.
Can you use on a external aerial without damage
CAN YOU DO ANOTHER VIDEO REVIEWING THIS ON HOW IT WORKS AND SCREEN DISPLAY
Great Video! Helped me with the decision for this device.
Subbed you OM!
73!
DO6TB
Thank you!
Do you still use it or did you find something better?
nice first vid!!! looking forward to more. do one one on your ic-7300.
Thanks, Jim. I'll put it on the to-do list. :)
So CAn anyone make the aprs info go to the aprs fi .. on brandmeister ???
tried all tricks I can think of Ka7qqv
I don't think you can push GPS data so APRS.fi yet, Don. Just from radio-to-radio via Brandmeister.
THAT IS REALLY TOO sad I have tried connecting jerry at connect systems to knowing administrators to help but communication issues with china really hurt progress
Thank U for such Review ... Speaking of Programmable .... is it compatible with Motorola _ Digital Mode and Digital Encryption which is Called AES-256 (Such Motorolla XTS-5000) which needs to Load a "Key" to let the unit join a Privet network or use it in Public Safety Encrypted network ..
No, it’s not.
6W on UHF 7w on VHF on 2 diff service monitors. DE K0XM
Thanks for the video. I just bought one. I am having a problem though. It seems to have trouble or totally unable to access repeaters with even HIGH or TURBO power that are at the same location (almost true line of site) that have analog repeaters that I can access with LOW power. It works fine with my hotspot in my house at low power. I do notice one oddity. When listening on the frequency with an analog radio, The hotspot sends a short burst of tone or some kind of sync burst before it sends the voice digital data but the Anytone AT-D868uv does not send it. Is that normal? Can someone check it out? I have the most current firmware as of now 2.30.
Thanks,
KT6MJ
Sacramento
mike95826 Can you make a video showing the issue? That would be a huge help.
can it scan from dmr to uhf analogue ? buy the way realy good video
Hi there, maybe you can help me, why when I'm receiving transmission and I sit the radio into the charger cradle the incoming transmission stops then when I pull the radio out it continues. I cant listen/receive transmission while its in charger? Or i have to change something in the settings? I want to be able to listen while it sits in the charger
You can’t RX when in the charger.
Hallo, great Video!!
How do you would compare analog sensitivity to common amateur handhelds like a Yaesu VX8 or Wouxun KG 2UV?
Slightly worse, but not deaf.
I opted for an antenna adapter, www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LX1KJDS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 that convertes it to a BNC connection. That opens up more antennas to use. And yes it does screw firmly to the radio. But you may not want that option, just making you aware that is an option.
Please share the way of getting talkgroups inside this box. All that I've tried had different formatting in file.
Talkgroups are listed as "Contacts" in the radio. Create a contact with the talkgroup and you'll be able to select it from the list.
Loved your video, I just purchased this radio. I have an Apple computer and a Windows based lap top. Which is best to use to program my radio?
Windows. It's the only choice you have.
Hi,
Doesn't the radio feel too thick/fat with the 3100mAh battery? Especially when you carry it on a belt, in a pocket etc. Also I've read somethere that it has QSO recording capability, can you confirm that?
I've never used the recording feature, but it exists. The battery is not too big at all. Feel comfortable on your hip or hanging on your pocket.
HI, i have this radio, but i have a problem: I don't know how to send the 1750 / TBST tone to excite the bridges. Which key should be used and how? The manual only indicates how to set the frequency but not which key to use and in which mode
Sorry, I can't help with that.
are they easy to programme
Hi and thank you for your video, is this gmrs capable?
Yes, it is.
@@K0LWCthank you for replying, I just got my gmrs license and I asked on Amazon and they said I cant use it someone answered
These radios are capable of GMRS, no problem. They can do 400-480 MHz. GMRS is in the 462-467 MHz range.
@@K0LWC would you be so kind as to recommend a high gain antenna for it please?
I use a Diamond antenna on my radio and it works superb. An improvement over the stock antenna.
Be sure whatever you order has a reverse SMA connector. Chinese radios are odd and use this style of SMA, but many other radios don’t.
Here is the antenna I recommend: amzn.to/3exqZQK
Hello from Littleton! - what about the NA-771 (15.6 inch) it is the one Amazon is recommending. I am new to this - and I just bought the GD-77 - can you tell me why I need this AnyTone versus the other? I appreciate your review :)
Kathi W NA-771 is great if you don’t mind the length.
I could give more detail, but one major advantage is contact space. There are now over 100,000 DMR IDs for all users. This radio can store every single callsign with room for continued growth. The GD-77 can only do 10,000. That means you’re only going to be able to cover a fraction of DMR IDs. Instead of seeing someone’s callsign, name and location on your screen you’ll be seeing a string of numbers. That is huge, imo.
Bought mine yesterday ... looks like I will have it in about 1 week :)
Kathi W That’s awesome! You'll love it.
Very informative video thanks for sharing your knowledge with the HAM community. 73 KG5WQM
KWdieseltech85 Thanks for watching!
Will it send and receive SMS? I’m not finding a straight answer.
It will send messages via the Brandmeister network.
Straight answer yes 👍🏻
Since the time I posted this I found that this radio does send and receive SMS over Digital APRS, but not analog APRS. This has it’s uses, but unfortunately it cannot send and receive SMS through SMSGTE as they do not yet support digital, only analog.
I’ll keep playing with it. Maybe my mobile I’ll setup at home can translate digital APRS SMS to analog just for this.
Could you give the stock antenna lengh please
About 6”
@@K0LWC thank you, also how's the battery life
Does this radio support promiscious mode?
Yes, it does. It's called "Monitor".
Can someone confirm this radio utilizes a direct conversion receiver (not superheterodyne)?
It's not a direct conversion receiver.
This would have been a great review if you demo-ed what you were talking about. All these great reviews but the viewer WANTS to hear the unit.
I have 3 issues with this radio that would like to share in case someone has a solution
1) the "lock" function does not lock anything. the keyboard stills function. If you lock it using the computer software then it locks but can not unlock it in any way
2) using the radio in high or "turbo" when transmitting pops the message "please charge the battery" even when the battery is totally charged…. wth ?
3) even if you program one of the buttons to star a frequencies scan it does only work when the button is depressed, if you release the button the scaning stops. To put the radio in "permanent" scan mode you need to go thru the menu .
anyone?
Sergio Cavazos Your second issue is odd, what firmware. It’s not happening to me at all.
with recent firmware update (2.30) issue 2 and 3 seem to me resolved
issue number 1 is still bothering
Can you send and receive APRS text messages with it?
No, you cannot.
What is your line of work
Digital marketing.
Does this do frs
Yes, it does.
Best antenna today Nayoga-666
The model number is scary!!!
If you intend to purchase a radio buy the commerical model NOT the amateur model because they won't tell you that the amateur model is frequency limited to the amateur bands ONLY and not the full vhf 136-174mhz and 400-480mhz as marked on the box and their website.
They may be required to do this by FCC law BUT they never informed me before the purchase....or I would have bought the commercial unit.
Having the out of band operation can come in handy. I agree it's a good idea.
Matt your top comment here needs to update the web site address (Correct: www.w0dmr.org Incorrect/Doesn't Work: www.w0dmr.net) 73s N0ECT
Good review. Background lighting sucks
True, true.
Not one review lets you hear this damn radio
China radio UI still weak enough, cannot compare with Japan rig. but that is the reason they are very cheap.
The UI is not great, but the AnyTone is certainly useable.
Maybe the radio is OK , but the company i.e. Anytone sucks. They released a line of analog radios, the 8R series which had USA based support and warranty from AnyTonetech.com in South Dakota. I had an NSTIG-8R that had issues and essentially support and Warranty repairs have been abandoned. They have discontinued this entire line of radios....maybe because their FCC certification has been revoked. Buyer BEWARE!
That sucks, sorry to hear you had a bad experience with their analog products/support.
Which radio had it's FCC certification revoked?
Hey ronbotex the anyone tech radio is a totally different company I have an anyone and it is good I have an analog one get one from wouxun.us
150000 Contacts is the same as 150000 friends at Facebook. No Company will have that that you use there Radio at Home or during the Working time doing Private Radio calls. This wish will be a prctical wish but no Company Boss will accept this. For example if you work at Mc Donalds as a Casher and receive the Orders over a 2Way Radio in your Headset do you think the your Boss accept that you communicate with a other external Person during you'r working? I think no. Tell us more about the difference between the Software Codec and the bad Audio on a Receiving AMBE+ Decoder in a Motorola DMR MotoTRBO Radio. The reason is that this Anytone (i think they don't develop Things like this this will made in Taiwan from Students they learn about that DMR Technology and would like to paid from People the are Manufacture in China PRC Mainland) Software solution not analyze the Audio what it shall compress so good as the AMBE+ Chip set. Newer came out 6Watt. Do you know why you can hold this Radio in your Hand? This are developed by a Western Engineer from Company's like Motorola and not a Softwarecopy of a Chinese Company Anytone, TYT or Kytera etc. Anytone destroy your Land and your Economy! Think about. Americas Economy is falling like a Stone now.
Talk about the Situation that it is a need to have a "OLE" Function on your Computer this is only so if you have a Microsoft Office Packet installed the Software will not run alone on a other System like a non Microsoft Based System. So you must support Microsoft with a Fee for there Office Packet and that cost money!