FIRST LOOK! Kenwood TH-D75 vs TH-D74 - Menus and APRS Info

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  • @dougdaniels
    @dougdaniels 11 місяців тому +18

    For the Smiley tri-band:
    2m 1/4 wave all sections extended
    440 5/8 wave 2 sections down
    440 1/4 wave all sections down
    220 1/4 wave 4 sections down
    all are supposed to be 1.3:1 SWR at those configurations.

  • @HamTechRadioScannerDrones
    @HamTechRadioScannerDrones 11 місяців тому +10

    You can import from 74 and export to 75 using CPS.

    • @HamRadio2
      @HamRadio2  11 місяців тому +3

      Good, that's my next task

    • @spatialoptic
      @spatialoptic 4 місяці тому

      @@HamRadio2did it work?

  • @islandmagicco
    @islandmagicco 6 місяців тому +3

    If you have an iPhone or iPad and want to get more out of your TH-D75, consider getting the B.B. Link adapter. This adapter allows iOS devices to work with the Kenwood TH-D74 and TH-D75 over Bluetooth. With it, you can run apps like RadioMail for emails and aprsfi for GPS positioning and messaging, leveraging the powerful built-in packet TNC in the radio.

  • @dustyrhodes1655
    @dustyrhodes1655 11 місяців тому +3

    Mines scheduled to deliver tomorrow. I missed out on the 74 so pretty excited.

  • @rbh1151
    @rbh1151 10 місяців тому +1

    I got mine from MTC as well. The usb C port works great to program with the new, free Kenwood software.

  • @pale_2111
    @pale_2111 11 місяців тому +6

    I had my D-75 for a week. Traded my ID-52 with MTC to get it. Programed it manually, which is pretty easy compared to all the radios I've manually programed. Got 40+ frequencies programed into my radio, probably about 20 to 30 minutes after getting it figured out.
    Tested the D-75 on a power meter I got from Amazon, not sure how accurate it is but had some interesting results. On High Power, I got 5w out on 2m, 8w out on 220MHz and 4w out on 440MHz.
    The rubber duck isn't that great on listening to HF. Hooked it up to a magnetic loop (AL-705) and the RX sounded great. One can hear data modes with the rubber duck with no problems, but SSB can be hard to hear.
    Got it my hotspot programed in for D-STAR operation. Audio is good, depending on my data connection because I use my cellphone connection for my hotspot. D-STAR operation is a bit quirky to do compared to Icom radios. What Kenwood did do right is that one doesn't have to scroll through a bunch of reflectors to get to the one you need. Each number can be individually changed, which makes things a lot faster.
    APRS is set up as well. What I like about it is that it's easier to operate than my FT3D. I don't get out that well on APRS, due to the closest igate is off the air. Once in a while, I'll get into a igate when doing cross band operation with my ID-5100A.
    Personally, I think Kenwood done a great job with the menu structure. I've never had any experience with a Kenwood before I got my D-75. I know it's expensive, but if you're on the fence about getting one, you won't regret it.
    73, W4ISB
    Mike in Tennessee

  • @blueboy1183
    @blueboy1183 11 місяців тому +1

    Nice Radio!! Look forward to hearing more about this radio after you have tried it out for a few days!!

  • @LZ2RKG
    @LZ2RKG 10 місяців тому +2

    Hopefully there is an improvement in battery life. With the kenwood th-d74 I had to carry several batteries for the day. Among other things, there was a self-discharge when the radio was turned off.

  • @scottdavies844
    @scottdavies844 3 місяці тому

    Just bought the d75 and the smile ant. Stepped up fron the yaesu 50r ht. Looks like I have some home work to do.

  • @arupian666
    @arupian666 11 місяців тому +1

    I just picked up an Icom IC-9700 but still have money burning a hole in my pocket. I can't WAIT for these to come in stock. Somewhere, anywhere.

  • @RoyLafromboise
    @RoyLafromboise 11 місяців тому +12

    750 for it I thought the Yaesu FT5 was expensive.

    • @asystole_
      @asystole_ 11 місяців тому +1

      They've outpriced icom, let alone Yaesu!

    • @DominicMazoch
      @DominicMazoch 11 місяців тому +1

      ​@@asystole_The price would convert my heart from a sinus rhythm!

    • @DominicMazoch
      @DominicMazoch 11 місяців тому

      ​@@asystole_That strip is not showing asystole!

    • @freezersk
      @freezersk 9 місяців тому

      Still better than 870€ in EU 😂

  • @toddschutter6535
    @toddschutter6535 11 місяців тому +3

    I'd like to know if the battery lasts longer. My D74 is a power hog! But it's still my favorite HT at this time.

    • @HamRadio2
      @HamRadio2  10 місяців тому +1

      Nope! I mentioned that in the video

  • @WU3Shamradio
    @WU3Shamradio 9 місяців тому

    I really like the video I think its time to let my ID52 go and get this ... Triband with aprs is a winner for me!

  • @kg4tri
    @kg4tri 11 місяців тому +2

    What I would like to know the most is the Preprograming software Linux comparable or am I going to have to run Wine

  • @georgekg5okf178
    @georgekg5okf178 11 місяців тому +4

    Jason, Take another SD Card and format it in the D75, then Copy the contents of the D74 SD card to the new D75 card.

    • @HamRadio2
      @HamRadio2  11 місяців тому

      I'll try that

    • @georgekg5okf178
      @georgekg5okf178 11 місяців тому

      @@HamRadio2 Let me know if that works, File formats can be tricky sometimes.

  • @ag1382
    @ag1382 5 місяців тому

    I hope Kenwood upgraded the material used to cover the access ports on the side of the radio. I have a 74 and have replaced the covers three times since the material expands and eventually will not stay attached to the ports. Use the Kenwood software to read from and write to the program with Bluetooth. No wires.

  • @BlaineMonroe
    @BlaineMonroe 9 місяців тому +1

    Just FYI, it was super easy to import all of my ID-52 memories to the TH-75 using a simple copy and paste in RT systems software. I spend maybe 15 minutes max. I'm sure it would work with the TH-74 and most other radios.

    • @HamRadio2
      @HamRadio2  9 місяців тому +1

      That is good to know, but I don't use RT Systems. I didn't like the idea of having to purchase software AND cable for every radio. To each his own, I guess.

    • @BlaineMonroe
      @BlaineMonroe 9 місяців тому

      The Software was just over 20 bucks for the download. A standard USB-A to USB-C cable works for the TH-D75 and a standard Type-A Male to Mini-B works for the ID-52A. I have these cables for many other applications anyway, so not much of an investment. Some of the radios due require special cables, but not these. Cheers @@HamRadio2

    • @HamRadio2
      @HamRadio2  9 місяців тому +1

      I looked at RTS years ago, before any radios were USB-anything. Most radios have a programming cable of their own - K-connectors, or similar. RTS always made you buy their cable instead of using the cable that worked with the radio for anything else. I found that annoying.
      If they are allowing you to take advantage of the USB connections on newer radios, then that is great news. But I lost interest in them years ago after purchasing the software for 1 radio and realizing that, not only did I also have to buy their cable, I could only use their software on that ONE radio. If I wanted to use it on another radio model, I had to buy the same software again.

  • @dannydivine7699
    @dannydivine7699 6 місяців тому

    11:00 ish Can you / have you tried, mounting / reading the card on a computer?? If you can read it, can you copy it then copy it into a folder / location the other radio will see? I just wonder what the directory structure looks like on the card??

  • @NealBird-bq7ix
    @NealBird-bq7ix 10 місяців тому +3

    Hi great channel I don’t suppose you could do a TH D75 vs Icom ID 52E comparison I’ve been waiting for this Kenwood before choosing which one ?

    • @HamRadio2
      @HamRadio2  10 місяців тому

      Yes I am looking at that

  • @ThinKkBIGG
    @ThinKkBIGG 11 місяців тому +2

    I was really expecting, as was discussed a few years ago with Kenwood, that they were going to make a multimode radio since it seems like it would be easy to make one for them.
    Kenwood, we want a multi-mode radio with D-Star, DMR and C4FM at a minimum. If possible, added M17, P25 phase 2 and NXDN.
    We are waiting for a new mobile and VHF/UHF base. Please make us happy!
    73!

    • @sk8crk
      @sk8crk 11 місяців тому

      just get an Openspot4 Pro... then it will work on any digital radio in your hand

    • @ThinKkBIGG
      @ThinKkBIGG 11 місяців тому

      @@sk8crk Not very practical for directly joining a repeater or in simplex...

  • @MarcDJABC
    @MarcDJABC 11 місяців тому +3

    Hello Jason, thank you very much for your great and very interesting UA-cam videos! I am a big fan of your content and also the way you produce the videos. My name is Marc, 46 years old, call sign DJ3ABC and I come from Germany 🇩🇪 . I have been a pilot on a rescue helicopter 🚁 for 9 years, before that I was in the military for 12 years where I learned to fly a helicopter. After watching so many videos, I just wanted to ask out of curiosity if you do this full-time? If not, I would be interested to know what you do full-time?😅 In any case, I'm looking forward to lots of interesting videos and maybe we'll hear each other on the tapes. Warm greetings from me and all the best‼️ Marc 👋🏻 73!

  • @ManuelPinner
    @ManuelPinner 7 місяців тому

    can you transfer files through the Bluetooth radio to radio, that would be a smart thing if they were included that feature,

  • @hypnosiscenternyc
    @hypnosiscenternyc 8 місяців тому +1

    Nice ... looking at yaesu ft5dr and this one. I don't care about aprs and there is no dstar repeaters near here ... my club members only use dmr. Is there any reason I've overlooked why I should buy this over the yaesu? Thanks

    • @HamRadio2
      @HamRadio2  8 місяців тому +1

      Yaesu has better battery life.

  • @larrybragg7406
    @larrybragg7406 11 місяців тому +1

    I just got mine three days ago. I'm still trying to get it programmed to our local repeaters. Once I set up with my own call and APRS, for some reason, this HT programs itself with repeaters from the east coast through Canada. I'm in California. I've done three hard resets to get rid of these, but they keep coming back into the radio's memory and replacing the repeaters I'm trying to store. Am I doing something wrong or is this a customer return?

    • @HamRadio2
      @HamRadio2  10 місяців тому +2

      Sounds like you're in DR mode instead of Memory mode

    • @larrybragg7406
      @larrybragg7406 10 місяців тому

      @@HamRadio2 I'll check that out. Thanks! I enjoy your videos!!

    • @larrybragg7406
      @larrybragg7406 10 місяців тому

      The only thing...I definetly would like to see this radio programmed via the software. I'm new to D-star and also this calibur of a radio!

  • @PaperworkNinja
    @PaperworkNinja 11 місяців тому +2

    Transferring the D74 files to the D75 requires you to download the D75 software. Open up the D74 in the D75 software and save your repeaters as a .d75 file. Then transfer it to the D75. That's how I did mine. Hope it helps! 73 de KD9SXA

    • @HamRadio2
      @HamRadio2  10 місяців тому

      I am trying that next

  • @asystole_
    @asystole_ 11 місяців тому +3

    Now's the time to keep an eye on eBay for people selling their 74's...

  • @ericb.4358
    @ericb.4358 10 місяців тому

    How about a video on the most efficient dipole antenna setups. (Efficient in terms of antenna weight, range, ease of setup)

  • @KeepEvery1Guessing
    @KeepEvery1Guessing 11 місяців тому

    Have you looked at the SD card in a computer? It's just possible that only the file names have changed. In any event it's probably easy to write a Python program too convert.

    • @HamRadio2
      @HamRadio2  10 місяців тому

      Have not yet, no

  • @victorcharlie7491
    @victorcharlie7491 10 місяців тому

    Nice looking radio, tnx man!

  • @craigandersen2476
    @craigandersen2476 12 днів тому

    Can it be prorammed to monitor the AM aviation band?

  • @Mil-SpecWatches
    @Mil-SpecWatches 7 місяців тому

    Would love to see a video on this radio focused on APRS!

    • @HamRadio2
      @HamRadio2  7 місяців тому

      Yes I have some ideas about that

  • @cmritchie04
    @cmritchie04 Місяць тому

    Is there a way to Rent either one of them? the only reason for me to use this now would be if I exercised my private Pilot certificate and I did a make shift Private Pilot/aircraft dispatcher....and for those that don't know an aircraft dispatcher is a party sitting at a desk watching the progression of an airliner during their during company operations..the only difference is now the Pilot is exercising Private Pilot privileges and not commercial or ATP. You met your co-worker off duty and they are doing the same thing.

  • @gorillamotors
    @gorillamotors 10 місяців тому

    Forget the price. Which radio do you like the best the Kenwood D75A or Anytone 878UV Plus?

    • @HamRadio2
      @HamRadio2  10 місяців тому

      I have and use both. The Anytone has better battery life and it is DMR, which I like better than DSTAR, which the D75 has (personal preference) The APRS is easier and more robust on the D75, and the D75 has the 220MHz band.
      So like most answers - it depends on what you want to do with the radio

  • @DominicMazoch
    @DominicMazoch 11 місяців тому +11

    A $750 HH and slow USB charging? You got to be kidding!

    • @terminationshokv
      @terminationshokv 10 місяців тому +2

      Also still half duplex? Same battery life? USB-C charging, but no PD?
      Almost a shut up and take my money, but it’s kind of meh. Probably get a second d74 instead.

  • @The0nionKnight
    @The0nionKnight 11 місяців тому +5

    I just bought a Yaesu FT-710 from HRO for $200 more than the cost of this HT. I know....I know....they have different use cases but c'mon, it's overpriced.

  • @extreme978
    @extreme978 11 місяців тому

    Can this one do sky command? Nobody will give me a straight answer. I just bought a new 990, and would like to play with sky command. But if it don't have it, I'm going to buy an older ht.

    • @HamRadio2
      @HamRadio2  11 місяців тому +1

      I have not heard of Sky Command working with this model, but I'll check at Hamcation this weekend

  • @DominicMazoch
    @DominicMazoch 11 місяців тому

    Question: Putside of events of a race nature, does anyone use APRS?

    • @HamRadio2
      @HamRadio2  11 місяців тому

      Yes. All the time

    • @DominicMazoch
      @DominicMazoch 11 місяців тому

      ​@@HamRadio2I have not heard it being used that much in Houston. Need to ask locally!

  • @labcat73
    @labcat73 11 місяців тому

    Well applying a settings file from radio type a to radio type b is not straight forward. Even applying settings from radio type a firmware version n to version n+1 is not straight forward.
    It looks to me as if the settings is just a dump of the memory region in flash so applying that to a different model with different firmware / memory layout is pretty unlikely.
    The desktop application could do a „smart“ conversion, if Kenwood spends money on it. I guess 95% of the settings are identical. I didn’t check the app supports this.
    Thanks for the video! 👍

  • @bruceroaf
    @bruceroaf 10 місяців тому

    Hı have you trıed to use apple aır pods wıth the D75 ı know ıt does not work wıth the D74 many thanks for the vıdeo

  • @daniellemeacham3884
    @daniellemeacham3884 9 місяців тому

    How is the battery length compared to D74?

  • @Maskltl
    @Maskltl 10 місяців тому

    How does the battery life compare?

  • @jonathancotner7040
    @jonathancotner7040 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm upset all of you guys get yours this soon, and I don't. I don't know if it's a 1st or 2nd shipment thing but i preordered mine through DX Engineering.

    • @HamRadio2
      @HamRadio2  11 місяців тому +1

      I got mine from MTC and it wasn't a preorder. He just had inventory left after he shipped all of his preorders

    • @DominicMazoch
      @DominicMazoch 11 місяців тому

      ​@@HamRadio2And MTC is just down I30 from the Metroplex.

    • @sk8crk
      @sk8crk 11 місяців тому +1

      I had a bad time with DX too, they changed my delivery date 4 times... on Tuesday of this week I called HRO and they had it in stock, just got it about 3 hours ago

  • @zlowrie89
    @zlowrie89 11 місяців тому

    So excited for this!

  • @pauln4dmeedwards775
    @pauln4dmeedwards775 8 місяців тому

    you cant tranfer files thru blue tooth :P

  • @harblz57
    @harblz57 11 місяців тому +16

    The deliberate, intentional blocking of the ability to copy data from one radio to another radio made *by the same company* is unforgivable arrogance.

    • @HamRadio2
      @HamRadio2  11 місяців тому +1

      Yaesu did the same thing

    • @harblz57
      @harblz57 11 місяців тому +4

      ​@@HamRadio2Imagine the backlash if cellphone or computer manufacturers tried the same stuff. But with our radio gear we're just supposed to accept it?

    • @chrissmart9761
      @chrissmart9761 11 місяців тому

      Duh. Download the programming software for each radio and simply select all with control a copy with control C and paste with control V. Done.

    • @k6usy
      @k6usy 11 місяців тому

      With the newer Icom radio that have SD card slots you cannot do the same thing except for the DR mode repeater database. But Icom does provide windows based software for free and it is not difficult to export repeaters from the app for one radio and import it into the app for the other radio.

    • @sk8crk
      @sk8crk 11 місяців тому

      I was able to move mine with no problem
      so i guess Kenwood got it right

  • @FPVMystique
    @FPVMystique 10 місяців тому +1

    so it's basically the same radio

    • @HamRadio2
      @HamRadio2  10 місяців тому +1

      Not exactly. Some features were added, but not many

    • @FPVMystique
      @FPVMystique 10 місяців тому +1

      I still own my D74, I think I will wait until they add full-duplex. Thanks for the video and showing off the new hardware! -B@@HamRadio2

  • @ohiostate9156
    @ohiostate9156 5 місяців тому

    I have been a loyal kenwood radio user for years. They make an excellent radio and the audio in my opinion is like none other. However they have really dropped the ball and have fallen way behind in the terms of new releases. I never thought I would but as my v71s have been failing I have been replacing them with the yaesu ftm500. Kenwood virtually dropped out of the vhf/uhf mobile market discontinuing the v71a a few years ago now with no replacement. I understand the whole chip issue during covid but come on.

    • @pblaer
      @pblaer 5 місяців тому

      Supposedly at Daytona, Don Arnold, speaking on behalf of of Kenwood, stated that a new mobile was in the works.

  • @pauln4dmeedwards775
    @pauln4dmeedwards775 8 місяців тому

    if it has SSB and CW why is none of you guys use it or make videos about it?

    • @HamRadio2
      @HamRadio2  8 місяців тому

      It only receives those modes, it doesn't transmit

  • @daron2428
    @daron2428 11 місяців тому

    Evening

  • @1MinuteFlipDoc
    @1MinuteFlipDoc 11 місяців тому

    KENWOOD TH-D75A 144/220/430 MHz Digital Triband Handheld Transceiver More in Soon $749.00

  • @вечная_мерзлота
    @вечная_мерзлота 10 місяців тому +1

    that's a lot of baofengs for $750.

    • @HamRadio2
      @HamRadio2  10 місяців тому

      True. But none of those 'fengs will have any of the features that this 1 radio does.

  • @RoyLafromboise
    @RoyLafromboise 11 місяців тому

    Kk7isf