Good grief :) i'm returning to the hobby after decades away and i simply cannot believe this stuff, it's taking a megga effort to get my (72 yo) head round it. Great channel.
Hi, I have a few Baofeng UV-5R radios that I’ve been experimenting with. Recently, I decided to upgrade and got a pair of Quansheng UV-K5's, which I really like. Then, I felt the need for digital radios and purchased a Baofeng DM-1701, hoping to catch some local digital chatter. However, I haven’t been able to pick up anything at all. It seems like I might be doing something wrong, or maybe there’s simply no one talking. Thanks. P.S. I got the digital radio because whenever I scan the area and hear chatter, it’s just static. I know this is because they’re transmitting digitally. After googling digital ham radios, I found the DM-1701 and decided to try it.
Have had this radio a while now, works real good, no problems. Just had to get temp subscription to Microsoft Office to be able to import contacts. Could now use bigger contact DB. 120k is getting short real quick with more joining DMR world.
They brought out the RD5R a good while back, it's a duel band DMR and Anologue Radio that works fine on DMR. So this would be there 2nd DMR radio that works. This newest one looks very much like a Copy of the Anytone UV868 but with there early firmware version.. It would be good if it could be re flashed with the latest Anytone Firmware as it's a far better user interface.
Looks like a decent radio. Sounds like Baofeng audio. I’ll take my Anytone 878. That a fantastic radio. Thanks for the video. It nice to see what manufacturers are doing.73
Wow the Baofeng has stepped up their game....My first radio was the Wouxun which was not that well but it worked. So then I just went back to Commercial Radios like Kenwood TK3180 and had that one in service for 4 years during that time I also bought the TYT MD390 which I like and still use today. I bought the Motorola MotoTRBO XPR 7550e and the XPR 4550 recently and love the Motorola Radios and have been using them as my daily driver, my TYT MD 390 is my back up Radio.
Another good vid Lewis, seems to me all these Chinese radios are produced in the same place, none really being better than the other, as long as you can hit your local repeater. Tried the tyt 380 against any tone 868 on the gb7fw repeater ....... no difference other than ergonomics and display less strenuous on the eyes..... keep em coming, 73’s
Hey Ringway! Do you happen to know the waterproofing rating on this? I have been digging through their website to no avail. Looking for a good radio to use outdoors(plus i am rough on gear). Thanks!
Thats a nice handheld radio. Have you heard that baofeng uv5r is being banned in some parts of the USA. Couldn't be sure if it was correct or not. Have you heard anything.
@@brianwhelan5093 The FCC make me laugh they Ban a Radio because it can transmit outside the Ham Bands and then give Approval for this Radio FCC Part90 Certification ID: 2AJGM-DM1701. The DM-1701 is compatible with digital and analog modes, including dual band VHF/UHF coverage of 136-174 and 400-470 MHz.. Seems to me like they are just after Money.😔
im new with ham radio & i knw im gonna sound dumb but im just gonna ask anyway. can someone in 2 diff countries contact each other on a handy talkie? is it possible?
Have this radio. How do I get rid of the speaker with an X at the top of the screen not the monitor on off .....the one next to it. Trying to receive dmr
Great detail review Lewis! I was wondering have you gotten the DMR database programmed into this radio and if so how did you do it? I seem to be having problems tackling that and getting an error.
So for those of us that are older hams that haven't been active for 20 years, can you do a video explaining what all these digital modes are? How on earth were you talking to the Wirral from Mike November in Stockport?
Can you manually key in a frequency on anologue mode? And is the volume a digita volume dial or a anologue dial which you can set to any volume you want and doesn't go from being loud to absolutely no volume when you dial the volume knob
I have the baufeng 1702 put in freqencies and code plugs and slots get the light on top but carnt hear anything being broadcasted on channal any ideas pal thanks ring way
My friend can listen to it on his and he gets a voice I put same colour code and freqencie and I get just green light no voice dont understand the talk group as I'm a newbie to the radio been bugging me for days lol hope your well pal love your vids
I have this radio I really like it I use it to talk to a writ of this rb22 DMR radio but I can only talk to the RV 22 if I've sent a Tok request from the RV 22 to the baofeng and if I release the push-to-talk on the rb22 within five seconds I can talk back on the DM 1701 but after 5 seconds I can no longer talk to the rb22
I was told this radio requires Microsoft Excel to upload the user contact database. I have 2 friends with this radio who can't upload the user contact database and a couple thinking about buying one but have no plans to purchase Microsoft Excel to upload the database when it should have been built into the Baofeng software. Is there a work around for this problem?
it is not an Anytone, but for the price I'm very please with this radio, it works well on both dmr and analog... feels solid ... battery life so so.... I would like have the option of saving new contacts from the keyboard but talk group contacts, not direct id contacts
Hey Lewis, The programming cable looks like it is not s serial version but radio just straight USB to PIIN so will NOT work with other radios IE UV5R that use Serial.
great radio .tried to download the programming program from Radioddity but can't do it for some reason and want to buy one. Any idea of a link to get it, please.They are cheaper on eBay so getting it from there
Hi They usually come with a small CD with the programming software and instructions on it. I bought a Boefeng RD5R DMR Duel Band radio about 9 months ago and it also came with a CD..The RD5R works fine on DMR and Analogue and is very affordable. Good luck with your DMR adventures. 73 M0BFM
@@Taffy866 Your very welcome.. Did you try the link at the Radioddity Site for the programming Software and Manuals...Although the Radio is a Boufang its actually made by Radioddity, they work together on a lot of there Radios. The Link is below. www.radioddity.com/pages/baofeng-download
Thank you for the run through. It realy helps. could you give a go through on the baofeng dm-1702b dmr gps. I just ordered it and am feeling like a man on the moon. I can't seem to find any one that has a clue, reviewing that model?
I'm not a fan of DMR at all, don't like the tinny audio, setting up can be confusing and if your just out of range the audio can be quite stutery. Give me good old analogue any day. Good video all the same.
Hey Lewis, hope your doing good during this groundhog day like situation lol. I've just ordered one of these for £65 In just couldn't resist. Just wanted to ask you something quick. I currently don't have a license due to delays till whenever. Do you know if I can work this on any license free network's or do you know of any site's that support this. Thanks in advance. 26CT2997. 73
I was unable to message after the live stream for the giveaway, it wouldn't let me, however if it's still going, would love the Retevis RT98 mobile unit!
@@TheUberdude187 And a Radiodditty GD77...Its funny when you look at the Firmware they come with usually Retevis MD790 😊..They all seem to be a Clone of a Clone of a Clone.
Good grief :) i'm returning to the hobby after decades away and i simply cannot believe this stuff, it's taking a megga effort to get my (72 yo) head round it. Great channel.
I heard the quso this evening I was listening through GB7MN the audio was really clear. Looks like a good radio.
Cheers mate!
Hi,
I have a few Baofeng UV-5R radios that I’ve been experimenting with. Recently, I decided to upgrade and got a pair of Quansheng UV-K5's, which I really like. Then, I felt the need for digital radios and purchased a Baofeng DM-1701, hoping to catch some local digital chatter. However, I haven’t been able to pick up anything at all. It seems like I might be doing something wrong, or maybe there’s simply no one talking.
Thanks.
P.S. I got the digital radio because whenever I scan the area and hear chatter, it’s just static. I know this is because they’re transmitting digitally. After googling digital ham radios, I found the DM-1701 and decided to try it.
Have had this radio a while now, works real good, no problems. Just had to get temp subscription to Microsoft Office to be able to import contacts. Could now use bigger contact DB. 120k is getting short real quick with more joining DMR world.
Cheers mate!
Hey Lewis. AT LAST!!! A Baofeng that works on DMR... Properly. Sounds good and nice to hear one of the fan club on air :) Cheers, Brian
They brought out the RD5R a good while back, it's a duel band DMR and Anologue Radio that works fine on DMR. So this would be there 2nd DMR radio that works.
This newest one looks very much like a Copy of the Anytone UV868 but with there early firmware version..
It would be good if it could be re flashed with the latest Anytone Firmware as it's a far better user interface.
I have the.DM 1801/DM860 works very well too.
Cheers brian! Hope you're ok mate!
Looks like a decent radio. Sounds like Baofeng audio. I’ll take my Anytone 878. That a fantastic radio. Thanks for the video. It nice to see what manufacturers are doing.73
Wow the Baofeng has stepped up their game....My first radio was the Wouxun which was not that well but it worked. So then I just went back to Commercial Radios like Kenwood TK3180 and had that one in service for 4 years during that time I also bought the TYT MD390 which I like and still use today. I bought the Motorola MotoTRBO XPR 7550e and the XPR 4550 recently and love the Motorola Radios and have been using them as my daily driver, my TYT MD 390 is my back up Radio.
Another home run video, I've been looking at a DMR radio. many thanks.
I did my first one 3 days ago and for my first time I did it alone and got it 100% right in so lucky
Another good vid Lewis, seems to me all these Chinese radios are produced in the same place, none really being better than the other, as long as you can hit your local repeater. Tried the tyt 380 against any tone 868 on the gb7fw repeater ....... no difference other than ergonomics and display less strenuous on the eyes..... keep em coming, 73’s
Hey Ringway!
Do you happen to know the waterproofing rating on this? I have been digging through their website to no avail. Looking for a good radio to use outdoors(plus i am rough on gear). Thanks!
Do you have any experience with the 1801? I found a few videos on it but the people are speaking a language that I can not understand
Hey Lewis, do you know if this radio is superheterodyne or direct conversion? Best regards.
It will be dc prob
@@micjubba709 thanks buddy
Hi Michel I thought it was Super het. Mic Jubba says dc. I'm not sure mate
hi again is baofeng still supporting the software in 2022?
Thats a nice handheld radio. Have you heard that baofeng uv5r is being banned in some parts of the USA. Couldn't be sure if it was correct or not. Have you heard anything.
docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-18-980A1.pdf
Yes they where due to no FCC approval..Its not Illegal for a Ham to buy and own one tho😊👍..This Radio does have FCC Approval.
@@brianwhelan5093 The FCC make me laugh they Ban a Radio because it can transmit outside the Ham Bands and then give Approval for this Radio FCC Part90 Certification ID: 2AJGM-DM1701. The DM-1701 is compatible with digital and analog modes, including dual band VHF/UHF coverage of 136-174 and 400-470 MHz..
Seems to me like they are just after Money.😔
im new with ham radio & i knw im gonna sound dumb but im just gonna ask anyway.
can someone in 2 diff countries contact each other on a handy talkie? is it possible?
Hey, quick question about this radio, can you "name" channels so that you remember what they are without the frequency? Thanks!
yes you can
Have this radio. How do I get rid of the speaker with an X at the top of the screen not the monitor on off .....the one next to it. Trying to receive dmr
Excellent video Lewis very interesting HT, I may treat myself to my first DMR radio!
Cheers mate! good luck!
Hi Lewis, great review, where does stuff come from when you order from Radiodity. Is it the US or China ?
Cheers mate! My stuff comes from China direct.
@@RingwayManchester Cheers for that, just ordered one, looking forward to DMR
Baofeng DM-1701 vs DM-1801 whats the difference??which one is more advanced interface
Hi my friend. Baofeng DM-1701 DMR Vs. Baofeng Dmx gps? ..where is better? thank
hi in 2022 I have this in 🇨🇦 what's the screw on right side under mic input?
Some stopwatch and stuff like that use digital communications, could I listen to it on that and how would I do it , cheers
Great detail review Lewis! I was wondering have you gotten the DMR database programmed into this radio and if so how did you do it? I seem to be having problems tackling that and getting an error.
Hey Brad! I don't have it programmed in sorry mate! Hope you get it sorted
Do note that it requires a digital programming cable. A cable for analog radios has a chip in it which is not compatible with the DM-1701.
Thanks for the info!
Is possible hearing channels without licence ?
Will it work with mototrbo?
This one or the Radioddity GD-77? Can't find comparison.
Well constructed Baofeng radio Lewis good video mate
Cheers mate! hope you're good
Nice radio, can the banb be unlocked for business.
ive just bought a 1702 and its missing the middle button and i don't know how to download the software and from where ?
So for those of us that are older hams that haven't been active for 20 years, can you do a video explaining what all these digital modes are? How on earth were you talking to the Wirral from Mike November in Stockport?
I would like to see this too .. not because I'm old ham I'm new ham .. like just passed the test
So, could this work as a P25? My local pd uses the new stuff
id like to know aswell
Can you manually key in a frequency on anologue mode? And is the volume a digita volume dial or a anologue dial which you can set to any volume you want and doesn't go from being loud to absolutely no volume when you dial the volume knob
Can this get digital frequencies?
is that really a TYT UV-380 rebranded ?
Hey Lewis what kind of range do these have?
Hey there, it depends on terrain, antenna, conditions, weather, altitude, power output, frequency etc. Anywhere between 500m and 75 miles!
Wow that's alot :) are these good to use straight out of the box or do they need programming?
That is quite a nice looking baofeng!
Cheers mate!
There is now a dm-1801 too
Which one is the best radio on the market?
hi great review have you found the max distance with this unit 5km or 10km using no repeater
I have the baufeng 1702 put in freqencies and code plugs and slots get the light on top but carnt hear anything being broadcasted on channal any ideas pal thanks ring way
Either the colour code, slot or tg is wrong then Chris for what you’re trying to hear
My friend can listen to it on his and he gets a voice I put same colour code and freqencie and I get just green light no voice dont understand the talk group as I'm a newbie to the radio been bugging me for days lol hope your well pal love your vids
This radio is a retevis rt84 clone / rebrand. It uses the exact same firmware and code plugs as the retevis rt84.
It also looks very much like an Anytone UV868 with there early version Firmware.
Cheers mate!
You should maybe try to get your hands on the Baofeng DM-1702. It seems maybe like it’s an upgrade.
Hi i have one question for you how to turn off offline mode on my baofeng 1701 i’m truing 5 hours and i cannot find thank you in advance
I have this radio I really like it I use it to talk to a writ of this rb22 DMR radio but I can only talk to the RV 22 if I've sent a Tok request from the RV 22 to the baofeng and if I release the push-to-talk on the rb22 within five seconds I can talk back on the DM 1701 but after 5 seconds I can no longer talk to the rb22
so this is a good digial radio. someone was saying that baofeng did not make digial radio's. I thinking of buying one. still shopping around.
Wow, affordable DMRs finally. Now I need to choose between DM-1701, DM1702 and DM-1801.
What did you choose? 1702 looks better?
@@Jay-hr9ci Neither yet. Been too buzy with the new HF ratio I got and all the antenna project that result from it.
I was told this radio requires Microsoft Excel to upload the user contact database. I have 2 friends with this radio who can't upload the user contact database and a couple thinking about buying one but have no plans to purchase Microsoft Excel to upload the database when it should have been built into the Baofeng software. Is there a work around for this problem?
OpenOffice?
Do you know why baofeng dm 1701 not receive in dmr simplex mode, only receive the voice in dmr dúplex mode....73 ca5wwq
it is not an Anytone, but for the price I'm very please with this radio, it works well on both dmr and analog... feels solid ... battery life so so.... I would like have the option of saving new contacts from the keyboard but talk group contacts, not direct id contacts
Hey Lewis, The programming cable looks like it is not s serial version but radio just straight USB to PIIN so will NOT work with other radios IE UV5R that use Serial.
It uses a DM5R mkII programming cable. You can get them for a fiver on Ebay. That's where I got mine around 6 months ago.
Cheers mate!
Hi can we just record a voice for my self and save it ? becausei want to save like facebook messanger and whats app in order to remember later
Is Monitor mode on this radio anything like promiscuous mode?
Is it possible to make a video? Thanks
Can you programme this radio using CHIRP?
great radio .tried to download the programming program from Radioddity but can't do it for some reason and want to buy one. Any idea of a link to get it, please.They are cheaper on eBay so getting it from there
Hi They usually come with a small CD with the programming software and instructions on it.
I bought a Boefeng RD5R DMR Duel Band radio about 9 months ago and it also came with a CD..The RD5R works fine on DMR and Analogue and is very affordable.
Good luck with your DMR adventures.
73 M0BFM
@@stevejones8665many thanks for the reply
@@Taffy866 Your very welcome..
Did you try the link at the Radioddity Site for the programming Software and Manuals...Although the Radio is a Boufang its actually made by Radioddity, they work together on a lot of there Radios.
The Link is below.
www.radioddity.com/pages/baofeng-download
Click on DM1701 at bottom of the page
Having your transmissions converted to digital allows algorithms to be run against the data.
Simple clear review...👍
Cheers mate!
Great video! DMR audio quality is surprisingly terrible
Does the 1701 Display the contact information?
What is this shield on screen?
Thank you for the run through. It realy helps. could you give a go through on the baofeng dm-1702b dmr gps. I just ordered it and am feeling like a man on the moon. I can't seem to find any one that has a clue, reviewing that model?
How does the encryption work on thid
Its similar to RT3S?
Yes but can you send SMS texts over analog?
I'm not a fan of DMR at all, don't like the tinny audio, setting up can be confusing and if your just out of range the audio can be quite stutery. Give me good old analogue any day.
Good video all the same.
Cheers mate!
teamfab - Me too, but sometimes it's only one option. I'm from Poland, working in Germany, and i can easly talking with my friends.
@@grzegorztk6533 thats awsome.
Are these radios have fcc ID compliance
Hey Lewis, hope your doing good during this groundhog day like situation lol. I've just ordered one of these for £65 In just couldn't resist. Just wanted to ask you something quick. I currently don't have a license due to delays till whenever. Do you know if I can work this on any license free network's or do you know of any site's that support this. Thanks in advance. 26CT2997. 73
Hi mate, there's no license free DMR networks for these. They do the license online now by the way. Good luck!
@@RingwayManchester Oh nice one fella I shall do that, and about time they do it online.
Another great video :)
Cheers mate!
my man please explain how to reset it? i fuckedup mine says unprogrammed and i cant find any peope talking lol
I'm very interesting in starting this as a hobby .how do I get a call sign / name .any help much appreciated
if you’re in the uk, ofcom are currently doing online tests which only costs £27. also you can sign up for a foundation course for free at essexham
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Could you do a frequency scan for active channel on this set?
i PURCHASED ONE SEVERAL WEEKS ago, It's finally on the way. Mailing process is very SLOW.
I'd say thats probably due to Corona virus
Is digital mode compatible with Yaesu Fusion etc?
No this is DMR, Fusion is a seperate digital standard :)
Thanks!
You gonna test the dm-x aswell? And the dm1702?
No plans at this stage but never say never!
Nice one Bud.
Cheers mate!
Boa noite este radio 1701 e melhor do que o 1801.
Wine64+ Winetricks64+ Zip.dll and you should be able to install and use the programmer under Linux.
Display imae is moved to up too much couple pixels. Yes this is Baofeng.
can u get us police scanner on it?
Honestly had no idea what the guy was saying over the radio.
garbage vocoder, Typical for Chinesium infused radios
О, ЕС ес, якши болде👍
I was unable to message after the live stream for the giveaway, it wouldn't let me, however if it's still going, would love the Retevis RT98 mobile unit!
Does this do DSTAR?
No it doesn't
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If you put GD77 ok, all kind digital
Sounds nice on dmr better then the tytuv380 doesn't sound like a robot they must have improved the vocoder
Cheers mate!
Como coloco em analógico ?
I have one but never take it e with me. It hasn’t got the led light on top or an fm broadcast band built in which I like while dog walking
Cheers mate!
Need halp prohraming on cps
Do you have an email I can contact you on please?
Hey brandon not on email but
Lewis Ringway - Facebook
RingwayManchester Radio - Facebook Group
Feel free to message on there
I currently do not have Facebook
Is there another way I can contact you ?
Looks like a reboxed Retevis MD2017
It's a clone of the retevis rt84. I actually have mine loaded with the latest rt84 firmware.
@@TheUberdude187 And a Radiodditty GD77...Its funny when you look at the Firmware they come with usually Retevis MD790 😊..They all seem to be a Clone of a Clone of a Clone.
The serif fonts look bad on the screen
Turn your screen off then
Can't understand half of what he's yapping.
Бля перевод чтоли сделали хоть🤦фм😂😂😂😂
I have this same radio battery sucks
Sorry to hear Donny
@@RingwayManchester yea the radio works fine but the battery sucks
Tyt clone
There is not a Baofeng made that's worth the 5 cents it takes to make it.
Fair enough haha
Display imae is moved to up too much couple pixels. Yes this is Baofeng.