I just got the same radio 4 days ago with a dent in the same corner. In the manual it states that the microphone is a dynamic microphone. There's 5 volts on pin 4. Disconnect pin 4 in the microphone and then it is like a cobra mic, pin 4 wire must be clipped to form a short. Am I correct that is a dynamic microphone? Thanks K1WJ David
you are 100% correct - this radio has a dynamic mic. Being a low-cost radio I just assumed it was an electret mic and didn't actually check it or look at the default setting of the mic type. Thanks for pointing this out!
Anybody who ever owned a DX radio in the past. It is very similar to the old DX radios. The new radios have a few different features so they did away with dual, coarse and fine clarifier knobs and added some other features. One thing they got right is, you need at least 10 Hz in order to properly tune SSB transmit and receive. Thanks for the video. 73’
Nice looking radio, coastal waves and wires did a video on this also.... wish hams could just understand that anyone interested is this is a two way radio enthusiast. Same hobby, same love for radio, just on different frequencies
I've always liked the look of this radio, especially the display (dark background, light foreground), which is what Midland did with their 79-290 several decades ago. The Good: 1. Display 2. CW key input (finally a radio like this actually has a jack for a key) 3. The price! (it's a hair under $200 today on their website), 4. It comes with the programming cable! (usually something a mfg. sells separately for $20-$30). The bad: 1. I don't like the channel number display on these type radios at all. If anything, I'd prefer you could turn it off like you did with the frequency display (Retevis, if you're reading comments, can this be changed via a firmware update?), 2. The click-click-click clarifier (which I wouldn't have known about if you hadn't done this video}. The clarifier should be smooth. The Average: 1. While the noise cancelling/DSP seemed pretty darn good, I don't think it's any better or worse than any of the other brand radios offering the same feature. The Unknown: 1. The Roger beep. I've always liked using a Roger Beep on SSB, but that was back when it was a simple beep. Today, I don't think I come across a radio with a simple "beep", so... what did the RB on this one sound like? As in the past, your videos give us what we'd like to know about a radio before committing to a purchase. Not only have you done gone through each feature/function, but you've also gone a few steps further by going feature-by-feature through the menu, as well as showing us the programming software, and actual on-the-air results on 10meters. From this video, and if a clicky clarifier isn't a non-starter, at $200 this would seem to be a good 10m radio for the new Technician class ham. Thanks again, 73... (and I thought "The Men Who Stare at Goats" was hoot 😁).
I personally would love these radio manufacturers to make a 10, 11 and 12 M tri-band walkie-talkie with all mode,AM, FM AND SSB,upper and lower side band
The Free-Band Bandit 😂😂 I’m all ears ,, I’m curious to hear your opinion on how it behaves or compares to its Anytone counterpart, which it looks just like (Anytone 5555 Plus and Top Gun) same assembly line probably . But I’ll say this for Anytone , stable , and don’t drift and sounds amazing on SSB Something we all have gave up on RCI-Ranger accomplishing
@@SevenFortyOne have in the shack a CRT SS9900 a clone of the Anytone 6666, covers the 12/11/10m bands very capable radio no CW but has the built inCTCSS board and works very well have opened the FM repeaters in Europe and US on 25w in to a vertical.
After that the radios will be on ebay in 6 months to a year, for parts are repair only, no returns. Although the radio is a cheaper alternative for the ham that wants all mode VHF/UHF with a transverter.
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I just got the same radio 4 days ago with a dent in the same corner. In the manual it states that the microphone is a dynamic microphone. There's 5 volts on pin 4. Disconnect pin 4 in the microphone and then it is like a cobra mic, pin 4 wire must be clipped to form a short. Am I correct that is a dynamic microphone? Thanks K1WJ David
you are 100% correct - this radio has a dynamic mic. Being a low-cost radio I just assumed it was an electret mic and didn't actually check it or look at the default setting of the mic type. Thanks for pointing this out!
Anybody who ever owned a DX radio in the past. It is very similar to the old DX radios. The new radios have a few different features so they did away with dual, coarse and fine clarifier knobs and added some other features. One thing they got right is, you need at least 10 Hz in order to properly tune SSB transmit and receive. Thanks for the video. 73’
Couldn’t ask for a better demonstration. Nice job!
Thanks!
Thanks!
Thank you very much!
Thanks Rob. Excellent review and video as always! Glad to see you had Australia in there!!!
Thanks Hayden!
Nice looking radio, coastal waves and wires did a video on this also.... wish hams could just understand that anyone interested is this is a two way radio enthusiast. Same hobby, same love for radio, just on different frequencies
Agree 💯...he and may have something in the works...stay tuned
Very nice demo, been looking for a radio like this. Got something to consider.
I've always liked the look of this radio, especially the display (dark background, light foreground), which is what Midland did with their 79-290 several decades ago. The Good: 1. Display 2. CW key input (finally a radio like this actually has a jack for a key) 3. The price! (it's a hair under $200 today on their website), 4. It comes with the programming cable! (usually something a mfg. sells separately for $20-$30). The bad: 1. I don't like the channel number display on these type radios at all. If anything, I'd prefer you could turn it off like you did with the frequency display (Retevis, if you're reading comments, can this be changed via a firmware update?), 2. The click-click-click clarifier (which I wouldn't have known about if you hadn't done this video}. The clarifier should be smooth. The Average: 1. While the noise cancelling/DSP seemed pretty darn good, I don't think it's any better or worse than any of the other brand radios offering the same feature. The Unknown: 1. The Roger beep. I've always liked using a Roger Beep on SSB, but that was back when it was a simple beep. Today, I don't think I come across a radio with a simple "beep", so... what did the RB on this one sound like? As in the past, your videos give us what we'd like to know about a radio before committing to a purchase. Not only have you done gone through each feature/function, but you've also gone a few steps further by going feature-by-feature through the menu, as well as showing us the programming software, and actual on-the-air results on 10meters. From this video, and if a clicky clarifier isn't a non-starter, at $200 this would seem to be a good 10m radio for the new Technician class ham. Thanks again, 73... (and I thought "The Men Who Stare at Goats" was hoot 😁).
Thanks for taking the time to leave me your thoughts and letting me know you got the movie reference!
@@SevenFortyOne I forgot to add one more "plus" - It takes a 4 pin mic (hopefully wired for Cobra/Uniden 4-pin) 😏
Hi ya just saw you with walt nice to meet you I've subscribed to your channel
Thanks!
Are the front panel labels backlit ?
Asking for a friend. . .
Yes, they are. It didn't show up well on camera as I have bright lighting on my bench
I personally would love these radio manufacturers to make a 10, 11 and 12 M tri-band walkie-talkie with all mode,AM, FM AND SSB,upper and lower side band
I agree...a 5w walkie talkie with these capabilities would be awesome
The Free-Band Bandit 😂😂
I’m all ears ,, I’m curious to hear your opinion on how it behaves or compares to its Anytone counterpart, which it looks just like (Anytone 5555 Plus and Top Gun) same assembly line probably . But I’ll say this for Anytone , stable , and don’t drift and sounds amazing on SSB
Something we all have gave up on RCI-Ranger accomplishing
I've never used a quad 5 but if I ever do I'll let you know. This is a neat little rig.
That
Look like a quad 5 that 10 12 and 11 meter and does cw an up and lower bands
gateway radio . from CB to HAM here they come
Nice rig. 73 N1XXU
Does anyone actually use this radio for 10 meters or is it inviting unlicensed operations on the amateur band.
Yes, hams use these types of radios on 10m for legitimate operations all the time.
@ Why, most hams these days have HF radios that include 10 meters. Why would anyone want the bother of a separate radio for such a lightly used band.
Top video sir 73 M7CVK
Thank you - glad you enjoyed it!
@@SevenFortyOne have in the shack a CRT SS9900 a clone of the Anytone 6666, covers the 12/11/10m bands very capable radio no CW but has the built inCTCSS board and works very well have opened the FM repeaters in Europe and US on 25w in to a vertical.
@@TonyM7CVK awesome 👍
Yes and no, yes it's a ten meter radio but , you know people are going Convert them to cb radios
I mentioned that in the video...
@SevenFortyOne Yes, I know who's the guy on 10 m last night, 73
I don't know..who was on 10m last night?
@@SevenFortyOne guys from Colorado.
After that the radios will be on ebay in 6 months to a year, for parts are repair only, no returns. Although the radio is a cheaper alternative for the ham that wants all mode VHF/UHF with a transverter.
73
Australia
If it has channels it is a cb. Thinly veiled amateur radio so the cb crowd can skirt around power limits. Not something I would buy or promote.
This is not a sales pitch but I have a promo code while looking for views. Not helping your credibility in anyway.
Mark, buy a CB and a dummy load and please rant in the microphone, not here. Thanks.
and how many hf rigs can be Mars modded to transmit on 11 meters?
@markharrison1160 Thank you for your thoughts, I'm glad you enjoyed the video
@@SevenFortyOne hihi