This is the new Anytone rebaged, with a few slight changes. I have been investigating the idea of replacing my 878II plus with one of these or the Anytone version.
They had me breaking out the credit card, until the lack of GPS came up. I guess I’ll wait until they come out with the D-99+++* from Kenwood, maybe at that point I will be able to afford the D75 on the used market.
Thank you, interesting device. It is somewhat similar to Retevis RT3S and its clones. It would be interesting to know what is inside, I would not be surprised if it is the same as in RT3S. It would be great if the manufacturer opened the firmware source code. I am working on the OpenGD77 version, but without documentation on the DMR chip it is quite difficult. 73!
The Radioddity version of the programming software does not allow the selection of 5 kHz deviation (25 kHz BW) in FM. That is an issue for US users. The Anytone SW has a selection for both 12.5 kHz and 25 kHz
Does it support encryption? Been looking to replace some commercial radios with DMR radios with encryption for a while now. Ham radios are always preferred because of the cost, easy programming, no commercial licenses, parts support and easy repair and maintenance.
@@вечная_мерзлота I'm a good many decades away from a hip replacement big dog, you'd think "SyrupSplashin" woulda tipped you off. I don't know many gramps who are double cuppin' 😂😂😂😂
Nice radio. I have the GD-88 which has audio level problems even after firmware upgrades. I hope they fixed this issue with this new HT. No built-in GPS receiver on the 168 yet it has satellite tracking counterintuitive I would say. Would be interesting if firmware upgrade on GD-88 would bring satellite tracking to the 88 in the future. Is this new HT worth buying, only time will tell. 73s from VA7LFD
What's the point of APRS if you are setting a static location via the programming software? 🤨 basically your have a portable HT that you can take into the field , to the store ect and you transmitting out via APRS the only l9cation your NOT at? I don't get the point of that... If they wanted to put in APRS without GPS should of put in Bluetooth and let it connect to a phone and run APRS via Aprsdroid type software... Speaking of NO GPS how are we predicting satellite location without GPS? Oh we have to download that from the computer in advance? I see 2 problems with that... 1. Your location to the satellite passing overhead are based on your current or location set when you are downloading the data.. That's all great if your gonna run out the door and hit a satellite from your backyard.. But if you download the data and then go on your merry way out to the field or camping ect. Don't count on it predicating where they are as its set to the location you left unless you have the foresite and know the exact long / lat of were your going to be this too is a useless feature. B. How long is that download data good for? Id say probably not long so again without GPS to track your location and the sat I see this as useless unless you are doing it right out the door or bringing a internet linked computer with you everywhere to continuously downloading program this radio. All in all (IMHO) the Radiology GD-168 seems like a Basic DMR / ANALOG HT ( which is great) with other half baked features ( which is not great) at a full baked price tag (also not great) I think they would of made a AWESOME radio at this same price tag if they just added Bluetooth to connect to your phone and use the phones GPS to help with both APRS & satellites. This could also give availability to Bluetooth cordless Mic's they could sell separate... Wow now thinking about it you really missed the mark with sales too 🤦♂️
Honestly i have no idea why anyone would want to go dmr . The point of radio is to be totally independent of government and external needs. With dmr you might as well use your mobile phone . Ok ok you say repeaters might be shut off . Yep. But with 5w you still got a good coverage. Wit dmr ? You got nothing . Why not get an app on your mobile same thing
I don't personally think that's the point of radio at all. The point of "Ham Radio" is to experiment and have fun, learn new technologies and embrace change. Still plenty of people use FM and SSB. In an emergency situation DMR would fail unless its "point to point" of course, but it's not designed as an emergency system is it. Having all modes available is a preppers dream though right?
@@TechMindsOfficialdmr is useful eith friends when u got council repeaters in range who use dmr and you sit on timeslot 2 and give handhelds to friends using encryption without causing interference mwahagah
I would be very grateful for a beginner guide of DMR programming. Just found other videos not very helpful, so I hope you can clear up the mystery. 73wd4dda
This is the new Anytone rebaged, with a few slight changes. I have been investigating the idea of replacing my 878II plus with one of these or the Anytone version.
Looks very much like the Alinco MD5 i have. Its menus are near enough identical.
That is a rebadged / co-lab from anytone too.
They had me breaking out the credit card, until the lack of GPS came up. I guess I’ll wait until they come out with the D-99+++* from Kenwood, maybe at that point I will be able to afford the D75 on the used market.
ugh the price of the D75 is the pill I can't seem to swallow and even used it'll be tough to get down just looking at the D74 used prices.
Are there any other handhelds with the that fantastic satellite pass prediction and automatic Doppler shift(!) correction?
Thank you, interesting device. It is somewhat similar to Retevis RT3S and its clones. It would be interesting to know what is inside, I would not be surprised if it is the same as in RT3S. It would be great if the manufacturer opened the firmware source code. I am working on the OpenGD77 version, but without documentation on the DMR chip it is quite difficult. 73!
The Radioddity version of the programming software does not allow the selection of 5 kHz deviation (25 kHz BW) in FM. That is an issue for US users. The Anytone SW has a selection for both 12.5 kHz and 25 kHz
I've always found that "Radioddity" equipment is buggy. I'll go with the Anytone
Its a slightly remodelled Anytone 878, same firmware.
Actually it’s a rebrand of the Anytone AT-D168UV :-)
Would a anytone 878uvii code plug work on this model. Thx for video
So the APRS function is ... Broken, as in not complete? If Bob B. was still around I wonder what he would say about this feature set.
Apart from the lack of GPS, why do you think APRS is broken? I think I showed it works very well in the video.
@@TechMindsOfficial
that's how I understood it too.
that its not working.
5:57
@@TechMindsOfficial, there is not much point in having APRS without GPS. What were they thinking?
$200 USD isn't a bad price at all in my opinion.
Exactly
Does it support encryption? Been looking to replace some commercial radios with DMR radios with encryption for a while now.
Ham radios are always preferred because of the cost, easy programming, no commercial licenses, parts support and easy repair and maintenance.
Encrypted transmissions are not allowed on amateur radio frequencies
@SyrupSplash And that's why I specified that the encryption is for commercial use...
and all the bored hams are coming here to educate you that the encryption is not allowed .
😂😂😂.
hams go get a hip replacement .
almost any DMR offers few levels of encryption .
@@вечная_мерзлота I'm a good many decades away from a hip replacement big dog, you'd think "SyrupSplashin" woulda tipped you off. I don't know many gramps who are double cuppin' 😂😂😂😂
Was that mains hum noise on the recordings?
The only reason I would consider buying this would be for the Satellite stuff. Ive tried DMR before but the programming confused me so I gave up.
It's uncanny how much that looks like Alinco. (or vice-versa)
Superhero or Beken or RDA or something else?
Does it use the same firmware as the Anytone AT-168?
Is Full Duplex available?
Is the spectrum analyzer showing analog or digital? My experience is that digital tends to be ok but analog is usually dirty. 😂😂
there is no aprs in the csp software
Nice radio. I have the GD-88 which has audio level problems even after firmware upgrades. I hope they fixed this issue with this new HT. No built-in GPS receiver on the 168 yet it has satellite tracking counterintuitive I would say. Would be interesting if firmware upgrade on GD-88 would bring satellite tracking to the 88 in the future. Is this new HT worth buying, only time will tell. 73s from VA7LFD
A while after I purchased the GD-88, I
was able to return it for a refund. 😊
What's the point of APRS if you are setting a static location via the programming software? 🤨 basically your have a portable HT that you can take into the field , to the store ect and you transmitting out via APRS the only l9cation your NOT at? I don't get the point of that... If they wanted to put in APRS without GPS should of put in Bluetooth and let it connect to a phone and run APRS via Aprsdroid type software...
Speaking of NO GPS how are we predicting satellite location without GPS? Oh we have to download that from the computer in advance? I see 2 problems with that...
1. Your location to the satellite passing overhead are based on your current or location set when you are downloading the data.. That's all great if your gonna run out the door and hit a satellite from your backyard.. But if you download the data and then go on your merry way out to the field or camping ect. Don't count on it predicating where they are as its set to the location you left unless you have the foresite and know the exact long / lat of were your going to be this too is a useless feature.
B. How long is that download data good for? Id say probably not long so again without GPS to track your location and the sat I see this as useless unless you are doing it right out the door or bringing a internet linked computer with you everywhere to continuously downloading program this radio.
All in all (IMHO) the Radiology GD-168 seems like a Basic DMR / ANALOG HT ( which is great) with other half baked features ( which is not great) at a full baked price tag (also not great)
I think they would of made a AWESOME radio at this same price tag if they just added Bluetooth to connect to your phone and use the phones GPS to help with both APRS & satellites. This could also give availability to Bluetooth cordless Mic's they could sell separate... Wow now thinking about it you really missed the mark with sales too 🤦♂️
Wait 6 months. There will be deals.
how many levels of encryption does it have?
0:07 hi guys
@@kokoso1 and gals
Digital Mode Radio Radio.
Twice the fun
Honestly i have no idea why anyone would want to go dmr . The point of radio is to be totally independent of government and external needs. With dmr you might as well use your mobile phone . Ok ok you say repeaters might be shut off . Yep. But with 5w you still got a good coverage. Wit dmr ? You got nothing . Why not get an app on your mobile same thing
I don't personally think that's the point of radio at all. The point of "Ham Radio" is to experiment and have fun, learn new technologies and embrace change. Still plenty of people use FM and SSB. In an emergency situation DMR would fail unless its "point to point" of course, but it's not designed as an emergency system is it. Having all modes available is a preppers dream though right?
Trick is to use dmr through your own repeater, or stick to hf! Much fun
@@TechMindsOfficialdmr is useful eith friends when u got council repeaters in range who use dmr and you sit on timeslot 2 and give handhelds to friends using encryption without causing interference mwahagah
I just think it’s neat (:
@@rockman1811 commercial dmr is awesome!
I would be very grateful for a beginner guide of DMR programming.
Just found other videos not very helpful, so I hope you can clear up the mystery.
73wd4dda