TYT TH9800 - Why Did I Buy It

[@mikeklungland8170]

Ok, so when is your next video coming out on how you set the 9800 up, I thought you promised!

[@emanoeldeoliveira8943]

Hello, after almost two years of the video, what is your opinion about the device, is it worth the purchase?

[@Tuffmutha]

I can confirm the Crossband Repeat works. Using my little Baofeng 5W, Im now able to harness the full 50w power of this radio to hit a repeater 68+ miles south of me - with perfect clarity. I set the left side of the radio LOW POWER to VHF listening to my Baofeng (or any HT radio) and the right side HIGH POWER UHF to the repeater frequency of my choice. Press X-BAND and now I can walk around my house and even outside and Im able use the Crossband Repeat Mode. I can TX/RX all right from my Baofeng. Ive had it on Crossband all day and it does get warm but not bacon frying hot.

[@radiotech2932]

Great to know!

[@alanseidner3713]

@@radiotech2932 but i want to use repeat mode both on simplex VHF not cross band, will this work?

[@kevins4736]

@@alanseidner3713 no it will not. you need two vhf radios and a duplexer or notch filter.

[@daviddurflinger3104]

I bought mine for exactly the same reason, I have a 8 watt baufang and can't make it to the repeaters in south west Arizona, so this radio is the answer. KN6GZP

[@radiotech2932]

How did you end up setting it up?

[@daviddurflinger3104]

Ok,so getting it to repeat isn't a problem use the left side to receive on uhf 440 band transmit on your handheld on that, set your left side on two meter, which is the repeater near me it is networked and I can get clear back to California on that, now my problem is the quad band antenna I have, I can use two meter and 70 cm no problem but 10 and 6 meters are off the scale, according to the setup instructions you adjust the bace of the antenna for two meter, and 6 meter, then adjust the little stub on top to bring in your 10 meter, well it's voodoo, I got good ground , 13feet of RG-8x it's a work in progress, any suggestions? Thanks for the good videos.

[@alanseidner3713]

i want to use repeat mode both on simplex VHF not cross band, will this work?

[@ocsrc]

What are the frequency ranges out of the box ?
And what are the ranges you can expand it to do ?

[@daviddurflinger3104]

Ya I am a new ham, KN6GZP, and I like the tyt 9800, you can program in 800 repeaters which is cool , I have most of California, all of Arizona, and most of Nevada, and still have room for more, use RT systems programming software and th works great, the quad band antenna I am still playing with, and will figure it out sooner or later, thanks for the video and 73s, starting to play around with QRP also.

[@radiotech2932]

Many thanks for comment and this great feedback!

[@macgyver5108]

​@SnappyJon true... I set mine up having them grouped by area, distance and have my more frequently used ones at the beginning of the groups. Then print out a cheat sheet from Chirp with the groups labeled. Then all you have to do is type the 3 digit memory number into the mic.

[@jonathanwarner1844]

I'm considering this for possibly working FM satellites in full duplex.

[@radiotech2932]

Interesting idea!

[@eamoralesl]

How did it go? I'm researching exactly for the same reason

[@jbuelt]

Results on this? I am interested in trying this too.

[@johnorr8094]

I have a TYT TH-9800, but I'm not sure whether to put in a go box as a portable repeater. Alteratively, I could put it in my beloved Jeep TJ either as a portable repeater or a regular quad band tranceiver. I just bought a quad band mobile antenna for the TYT TH-9800. A hood/trunk lip mount is included.

[@radiotech2932]

Because of the virus I have gotten behind, have you programmed the repeater function is straight forward? I know I just got the power supply in for it...

[@andrewstanley1027]

I've heard this radio is a hit or miss based on the reviews of it I've seen. Is it true for the other hams that have it before I purchase it? Also, does it perform well when used as a mobile radio in a vehicle? Thanks, 73

[@billdomb]

did not receive the advisory sheet mention at minute 1:30

[@alanseidner3713]

FYI unless someone can tell me different, I have a 9800 and 7800 and I have discovered that I can not use the 9800 can software on the 7800, so now i am using Chirp for the 7800 and import the saved file for the 9800.
Is there an easer way ?

[@Johnyrocket70]

Program by hand. It doesn't take long

[@John_Henry83]

As a tech I would buy it if it has SSB capability. From what I read it is FM only. We cannot use FM on ten meters.

[@elliotspencer2648]

There are FM segments on the upper part of 10m. There are both FM simplex and FM repeater channels. Have a look at a bandplan of 10m.

[@cpt.rogers1396]

I have a question, have you tried doing a power test on the unit? I'm interested in getting one but I heard there were some slight power differences between the different frequencies.
I'm really curious if it can get up to 50 watts on the 10 meter band. If so, that's gonna be some really nice range I'd think.
And, another dumb but good question as I haven't yet gotten my license do these things transmit on CB as well? I have a lot of friends who use CB I'd love to be able to talk to with this but I don't know if it can, or if for that matter it's even legal.
Thanks.

[@macgyver5108]

Mine only actually puts out around 40-42 watts last I checked. But if you're "brave" you can look up the schematic or get a magnifying glass to read the tiny print and pop the top cover to adjust the tiny Phillips head trim pots to increase the power. You're better off at slightly lower wattage for longevity sake anyway though... I've heard mixed reports on whether these actually transmit on 11m aka CB which uses AM not FM. Seems the "advertised AM capability" (even though there's menu settings for it) may have been a lie from what I've read. Either way, different radio services/bands all have separate license rules and restrictions called a "part", like CB which has to follow the "part 95" regs... This is a Ham radio so it's "part 97" so technically it's only "legal" to transmit with on Ham frequencies. I've even heard if for some reason the FCC needs to look at your Ham radio (like if they traced it as the source of some RFI) and find you have CB, FRS, MURS, GMRS or Fire frequencies ETC loaded and unlocked so you could "possibly" transmit on them I've heard of them crucifying people and being in serious legal hot water for that. Then again I've heard of TONS of Fire crews (mostly volunteer) that don't have the budget for the official Motorola walkie talkies using Baofeng UV-5R Ham radios, which are only $25 bucks a pop vs $200+ per radio. Haven't heard of them getting in trouble...

[@DonzLockz]

Any updates on this radio? I have heard mixed reports on it.

[@daviddurflinger3104]

Diamond of course, also have a screwdriver antenna on the other side with a MFJ control for my HF xiegu g90 running next to my tyt quad band UFH/VHF did I miss anything?

[@radiotech2932]

I don't think so :-)

[@jacobconstantin8584]

Will the repeater function work for GMRS? I am looking for something I can use as a base station and be able to hit repeaters with my HTs. WRJF440

[@richsonner1930]

Yes I have one and use for that purpose.

[@alexahedo85]

What antenna did you end up using for your tyt TH-9800D?

[@scottso241]

Looks like a great radio 👍 I have a question can it transmit out of band on vhf I need for a radio group on 159 MHz

[@jackbudvarson4825]

How did you fix the mic so it doesn't sound like you are unreadable

[@mmondello8787]

Does the TH-9800 transmit ANI information?
If so how do you set it up?
Thanks

[@seandrake7534]

What eas yhe since in making this video ehat a wast of time thanks again

[@mrtonicsvls3624]

g Do the frequencies stored in the A B C D E F keys appear only in the left VFO? Is there no way to make them appear on the right side?

[@pattimichellesheaffer103]

Is there a way to increase/decrease the mic (audio) gain on this unit?

[@Gabblerwba1]

You may find this useful, select Mic tab at top right of the article for fine tweaking. n6pet.com/tyt9800-good-chinese/

[@ocsrc]

What is the difference between the 9800 and the 9800 plus ?
I saw that there is a new version that replaces the 29/54/136-174/350-512 with a 29/54/136-174/220-260
Not sure if the new version has any RX only on UHF or 750-950
Anyone know the answers to these questions ?
Thanks
Bill
KC2OVX

[@Johnyrocket70]

You can program GMRS channels

[@johnroberts6695]

How does one plug this in to a U.S. power supply? And does it plug into a car’s cigarette lighter, or does it require an adaptor?

[@samsalloway7412]

Is it just a cross band repeater or can it do uhf to uhf

[@Bowling4GeezersYT]

can this radio do marine band it says 136 to 174 does this mean I can speak to boats and ships on channel 16

[@joshuagarrett4879]

You can listen, but not transmit

[@Bowling4GeezersYT]

@@joshuagarrett4879 can you transmit if you have the proper license to operate on land to ship

[@joshuagarrett4879]

@@Bowling4GeezersYT No, This radio does not allow you to transmit on those frequencies.
The spec sheet shows what ranges it can actually transmit.

[@skiptaggart8116]

If you say you're gonna do a follow up video then DO A FOLLOW UP VIDEO!

[@todop]

my type of thinking i dont want to sit in a chair

[@radiotech2932]

Great minds think alike!

[@mrprumb8221]

Hi there i just wondering about connecting this unite to the car. there are two way connection,1 car accessory and 2 battery.what is your recommendation.

[@radiotech2932]

Battery it draws a LOT of power on High...

[@johndrees830]

Did you ever get around to testin this?

[@Tuffmutha]

Hi John, I just commented on this and yes it does work - see my comment as of today 9-9-20

[@gfchri5915]

your link is incorrectly formatted.

[@radiotech2932]

Sorry which one?

[@Kokojam6]

Is a license required for this radio? I have a baofeng UV-5R and I know is not required but not sure about this one.
Thank you

[@bweather04]

You need a ham license on any frequency outside GMRS

[@goombakiwi]

MURS, CB and ISM are the only license free bands. Power restrictions do apply.

[@Jay-hr9ci]

Any update man? I want to do exactly what you want to do

[@radiotech2932]

Unfortunately because of COVID-19 have been set behind on the hobby side of things so I have sort of set up the radio but have not had a chance to do sorry. But will get to it once this craziness slows down...

[@Jay-hr9ci]

@@radiotech2932 I just installed mine in the Toyota today.. Very happy

[@Tuffmutha]

Hi Jay, im planning on doing the same. what antenna did you use? are you able to hit your desired repeaters using this radio in crossband? is the radio on constantly and direct connect to your car battery? does it drain your car battery? thanks

[@Jay-hr9ci]

@@Tuffmutha yeh, it works really good and cross band is really good. It doesn't drain my batteries, but I have dual lithium.

[@daviddurflinger3104]

In my Toyota truck, with a quad band antenna, works great.

[@brittanygibbons4943]

what antenna are you using ?

[@radiotech2932]

Interesting...

[@FaeLLe]

*prod prod* what antenna are you using :)

[@stevenstegall8937]

Yea what antenna

[@daviddurflinger3104]

@@stevenstegall8937 well I got a diamond 9800 quad band, but after a while it's not what great, I can't get the 6 meter or 10 meter to tune, the 2 meter, and 440 band is fine unless you are way out in the mountains and with 50 watts I get totally blown out by these guys running amplifiers out of Los Angelas, but eventually I'll figure it out, in retrospect I should have brought a 2 meter/70 cm radio and run it along side my hf rig but it's ok I'll fix that quad band yet, I mean how often do you use 6 meter anyway, hope this helps you. 73s KN6GZP.

[@zoltanmanyoki9680]

Can it do like I send a signal on ch4 to this radio, recive it and send it also on ch 4? I mean get a poor singal and send a strong siglal from it selft on the same chalnel. Does it works?

[@radiotech2932]

If I understand what your saying correctly, yes...

[@dean5263]

@@radiotech2932 He cannot receive and transmit on the same frequency. Even if this was possible, the radios own signal would overpower the initial incoming signal and block it out.

[@bradhollis1005]

We can only hope it comes with a "Learn To Spell" setting!

[@darrylrichardson1997]

Can you use this for trucking ?

[@macgyver5108]

Sure, but legally only on the ham bands. Lots of truckers are hams now because CB kinda died way down.

[@raykiii]

Does this radio do SSB on 6m and 10m? Can you do digital modes with this radio? Will it do AM on 2m? Have you done SSTV with this radio?

[@macgyver5108]

There's no SSB function, and as far as I'm aware this isn't capable of digital modes either. 2m is FM and I've been playing around with mine for awhile and I think the AM function for 6-10m is either "smoke n mirrors" or a flat lie? I've listened to 11m CB which is AM just fine so I dunno. Not sure about SSTV.

[@raykiii]

@@macgyver5108 That is such a crime. Why buy a 10m radio without SSB. That would not make a for good Technician experience. Oh well. Thank you. I will steer clear.

[@macgyver5108]

@@raykiii I know right?! As brilliant as making a cellphone without a "microphone"! I got it about 7 months ago strictly for the 6m capabilities because there's several 6m repeaters around here, including a brand new one in the last couple months I didn't know was in the works! Plus the whole "magic band" intrigued me. It still works for the 10m repeaters on FM too though, just no SSB DX'ing...

[@raykiii]

@@macgyver5108 I like your analogy. It looks good until you look into the details. If all they did was to add SSB, conversation would take place and all the fun digital modes. It's like the engineer didn't know anything about how the radio would be used. I wish these manufactures would talk to the end users before making a product like this.

[@GothiicAngels]

@@raykiii This is why I am having second thoughts on purchasing this set. I am in the UK and there is a shortage of 10m repeaters, so I feel that this band is not really a selling point. So, do I just go for a dual band 2m/70cm and a separate 10m rig that has the SSB?

[@gamingforlive2150]

a handy talkie yes wire youre hole house and walk trought it with the seperating mod handy :)

[@radiotech2932]

Okay but not sure I understand :-)

[@gamingforlive2150]

@@radiotech2932 you said handy to that and i said buy an extensin thats so lang that you can walk trought your whole house (a joke anout whats handy for you)

[@daviddurflinger3104]

Diamond 9800

[@radiotech2932]

Thanks for commenting as yes there a several re-branded version of this radio out there...

[@k2icc]

Mod for 220 MHZ anyone?

[@radiotech2932]

Not sure what you asking?

[@fab0423]

It's no good quality... Problème

[@daneast]

The content of this video is basically.... nothing at all.