When I was 15 (I'm 26 now) my bus driver was a ham and he got me very interested in amateur radio. He even gave me an old radio shack radio and a handmade copper pipe antenna. He gave me the book to study and it looked very intimidating so I just monitored. One night in St. Joseph MO we had severe weather and tornadoes in the area. So I took my equipment and antenna outside to the porch and began to monitor the chatter. I went inside for a potty break and came back outside and someone had stolen it! :( I almost just forgot about ham radio. While watching a RUclips video a video about ham radio was suggested to me and I watched it! Now I have the bug again to do it! It seems like it's much easier now to get your technicians license and equipment has come down on price (at least to get your foot in the door). I'm so glad there's several great communities on RUclips to help me out! Thanks for the videos!
Glad to know you can achieve any needed menu changes without having to use the trackball. I remember having to frequently take apart the mechanism in the Blackberry 8100 when it stopped functioning. Does have some great selling points otherwise.
I wish that the Retevis RT82 had the Anytone features and a working GPS. The Retevis RT82 is build like a tank, but some claimed features are missing in my unit ( GPS/APRS doesn't work even if the unit identifies as an GPS-version ) + Retevis support is non-existing. ☹ ( Yes - I have enabled GPS in the codeplug and compared it with others. )
Could this radio be used with other two way radios such as the midland two way radios? I want a DMR radio that I can use for my jam radio hobby along with one that can be used when I go camping and hiking with my friends. Thank you in advance !
That's a good question and I think it boils down to personal preference. All three radios operate the same internally, so the difference between them is the body style and user interface. The MD-2017 and RT82 both use the track ball selector while the HD1 has a more conventional button system. But the HD1 also comes with 10 watts of transmit power. Some see that as a benefit but I believe a handheld radio shouldn't be that powerful. If I had to choose, I'd pick the RT82 over the MD2017. If the track ball is an issue then I'd go with the HD1 but not use it at full power.
It is a good radio, I have one, but it has a drawback, when the battery starts to fail and you want to get another one as a spare, the deal is, buy another radio and buy a separate battery.
Part two of the series is "How to Build a DMR Codeplug:" ruclips.net/video/h0ssXJUT458/видео.html and Part 3 is "DVMega and Pi-Star Hotspot:" ruclips.net/video/XaqGIpDDvIM/видео.html
I believe it will just cause to many issue with me accidentally changing the channel. When i sit down. Had this problem before. I prefer having a nob on top of the radio to the channel .
What would you like to know about the Retevis RT-82 DMR Dual Band Radio? Leave your question below:
Does it also do FM?
Yes, the radio also does analog FM.
Hallo, how sensitiv is the receiver?
it says it has GPS and Encryption how do both of those work in the software for users or no???
What are the Tx powers on High/Medium/Low settings please?
When I was 15 (I'm 26 now) my bus driver was a ham and he got me very interested in amateur radio. He even gave me an old radio shack radio and a handmade copper pipe antenna. He gave me the book to study and it looked very intimidating so I just monitored. One night in St. Joseph MO we had severe weather and tornadoes in the area. So I took my equipment and antenna outside to the porch and began to monitor the chatter.
I went inside for a potty break and came back outside and someone had stolen it! :(
I almost just forgot about ham radio.
While watching a RUclips video a video about ham radio was suggested to me and I watched it! Now I have the bug again to do it!
It seems like it's much easier now to get your technicians license and equipment has come down on price (at least to get your foot in the door).
I'm so glad there's several great communities on RUclips to help me out!
Thanks for the videos!
Glad to know you can achieve any needed menu changes without having to use the trackball. I remember having to frequently take apart the mechanism in the Blackberry 8100 when it stopped functioning. Does have some great selling points otherwise.
This radio reminds me of my TYT MD-2017. It took me awhile to get use to the trackball. Nice review and thanks Michael. K0RGH
This IS the TYT MD-2017! 73 de E73HAK
Another ham in my area has that radio and really likes it. Especially since it is compatible with Motorola accessories.
I wish that the Retevis RT82 had the Anytone features and a working GPS.
The Retevis RT82 is build like a tank, but some claimed features are missing in my unit ( GPS/APRS doesn't work even if the unit identifies as an GPS-version ) + Retevis support is non-existing. ☹ ( Yes - I have enabled GPS in the codeplug and compared it with others. )
Been using the RT82 for several months, better antenna design than the MD2017. The trackball isn't that bad once you get used to it.
I'll agree, the track ball isn't a deal killer. It just takes a bit of getting used to.
Hallo, does aftermarket antennas fit without gap?
I use it to listen to OSCAR FM satellites, it has very good reception in this type of activity
Could this radio be used with other two way radios such as the midland two way radios? I want a DMR radio that I can use for my jam radio hobby along with one that can be used when I go camping and hiking with my friends. Thank you in advance !
Would you recommend the RT82, the HD1 or the MD-2017? 73 de E73HAK
That's a good question and I think it boils down to personal preference. All three radios operate the same internally, so the difference between them is the body style and user interface. The MD-2017 and RT82 both use the track ball selector while the HD1 has a more conventional button system. But the HD1 also comes with 10 watts of transmit power. Some see that as a benefit but I believe a handheld radio shouldn't be that powerful. If I had to choose, I'd pick the RT82 over the MD2017. If the track ball is an issue then I'd go with the HD1 but not use it at full power.
Is this radio still for sale?
It is a good radio, I have one, but it has a drawback, when the battery starts to fail and you want to get another one as a spare, the deal is, buy another radio and buy a separate battery.
where is video 2 and 3?
Part two of the series is "How to Build a DMR Codeplug:" ruclips.net/video/h0ssXJUT458/видео.html and Part 3 is "DVMega and Pi-Star Hotspot:" ruclips.net/video/XaqGIpDDvIM/видео.html
My friend is good 73,s
Great video. Keep up the great work. 73KC3DFS
The only reason I'm not interested in this radio is cuz of the scroll ball.
Fair enough. Ergonomics are important and the track ball might not be the right choice for some.
I believe it will just cause to many issue with me accidentally changing the channel. When i sit down. Had this problem before. I prefer having a nob on top of the radio to the channel .
@Martin 2E0RME excellent,