Retevis RT23 Dual Receive Unboxing and Overview [Video][Updated]

This is the Retevis RT23 dual receive full duplex unboxing and overview video. I just got the new Retevis RT23 handheld radio. It was kindly sent to me by Retevis for review. This is the newcomer in the cross band repeater handheld radio marker. If there is such a thing, …

DMR Range Test – Retevis RT3 [Video]

This is the DMR Range Test – Retevis RT3. The last part in the series. In this video I am testing the DMR range of the Retevis RT3 DMR radio from two different locations. The radio was kindly sent to me free of charge by Retevis. Here is the video, …

DMR Range Test – TYT MD-398 [Video]

This is part 2 of the DMR range test series of videos I have prepared: DMR Range Test – TYT MD-398. The TYT MD-398 only supports a single time slot, so it is not usable on DMR repeaters with two time slots. Note that this is a 10W output power radio …

Retevis RT3 Firmware Upgrade How-To [Article+Video]

This is the Retevis RT3 Firmware Upgrade How-To article and video. On 19th December, Retevis issued a firmware upgrade for their Retevis RT3 and RT8 handheld DMR radios. The upgrade contains the following fixes/additions: Added 1750Hz transmit option to programmable side key. Fixed “crashes” of some LCD screens. (white screen …

DMR Range Test – Baofeng DM-5R [Video]

This is the DMR Range Test – Baofeng DM-5R video. This is the first in a series of 3 DMR range test videos. In this video, I am testing the range of the Baofeng DM-5R from two locations. One location at around 11km away and the other location at around …

Retevis RT3 Unboxing and Giveaway [Video]

This is the Retevis RT3 Unboxing and Giveaway video. The Retevis RT3 is a DMR radio. The radio fully supports the Tier II specification. It utilizes dual time slots for accessing DMR repeaters normally, by occupying only the specified time slot. I am also giving away this radio through HamRadioReviews’ …

Retevis RT23 Available for Pre-order [New Images]

Retevis RT23 Available for Pre-order today.   On Retevis’ eshop, the model has been made available for pre-order. Here are the main features of the radio, from the listing: Main Features: Dual Band Dual Display Dual Standby Handheld Radio 128 Memory Channel 360 Degree Channel Knob Cross-Band Repeater Function(VHF to …

TYT MD-398 Power Test [Video]

This is the TYT MD-398 Power Test video. This is a DMR radio from TYT, with a claimed output power of 10W on high. This is the UHF version of the radio, although I am not aware of a VHF version. The TYT MD-398 does not support two time slots, …

TYT TH-UV3R 2W Pocket Radio Review [Video]

In this week’s video I am doing a TYT TH-UV3R 2W Pocket Radio Review. This is a very nice little radio. With its minimal size, you can have it with you all the time. Excellent for every day carry. In the video, I am going through its features, but also …

Ailunce HD1 DMR Dual Band [Specs]

Another dual band radio: Ailunce HD1 DMR Dual Band. Following the rumor of a TYT MD-2017 dual-band DMR handheld radio, we now have an announcement of another dual band radio. This time it comes from Ailunce. To tell you the truth, I was not familiar with the brand until today. …