Talkpod A36 + Ham Radio Review update. Is this now worthy of your investment?

A few months ago, I reviewed the Talkpod A36Plus. Aside from a few function issues, I generally liked the radio BUT. It splattered RF horribly. Talkpod said they fixed the problem, asked if they could send me another radio to update my review.
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[@HamRadioCrusader]

Thanks for the update video Sir. Much appreciated.

[@dmtsza]

Thank you for the update! Have you tried updating the firmware of the original unit to check if it makes any difference? I mean, has this been fixed in firmware or is the new "fixed" radio a newer hardware revision?

[@stevegreer1963]

So, I just bought the A36+ on Amazon. When I key up the A side, it says A TX, and B TX on the B side. Does that mean I have the new version?

[@K6UDA]

I couldn’t say for sure but it’s a good indicator.

[@stevegreer1963]

@@K6UDA Thank you. It seems like it was shipped with the latest firmware version, which is a good sign. I am really liking this radio!

[@vicmiller7191]

Much better than the 1st version and I like the clear case. Thanks for the update. Take care and 73 Vic de KE8JWE

[@K3JRZOnTheAir]

I need to find a local ham with a tiny/nano/etc VNA and test mine. Is there any way to tell other than that to see what version I might have? Model number in battery area? 73!

[@K6UDA]

Did you buy it within the past two months? I think that’s about the time they announced the new one.

[@K3JRZOnTheAir]

A@@K6UDA Nope. Didn't buy it. they sent it to me. A green one. Received it early October.

[@roylafromboise9190]

Have you thought about doing anything on the anytone radio

[@K6UDA]

I did a review several years back. Maybe I’ll revisit that radio.

[@salmerin9129]

Thanks for making the effort but this is not a valid test. You never test a radio sent to you by the manufacturer or its agent. Go buy your own off the shelf. They may have tweeked a radio just for you.

[@K6UDA]

We’ll, I can totally see your point. But if all these Chinese manufacturers relied on the reviewers to buy the multitudes of radios they produce there would be very few reviews. Personally, I save my money for the 2-3 serious contenders per year.