Baofeng DM-5R Compatibility Before Upgrading [Video]

I have just published the video on the Baofeng DM-5R compatibility before upgrading. An upgraded version of the radio has already been released, under the model DM-5R Plus. The version in this video is the first release, which became available on September the 26th, earlier this year. This version needed …

TYT MD-398 GPS Unboxing [Video]

In this video you can watch the TYT MD-398 GPS unboxing.   This model is the GPS version. It also comes in a version without GPS. This is a pre-release model, however, it is identical to the Radioddity GD-55 model. Please note that this radio does not support two time …

BTECH Released APRS-K2 Cable

BaoFeng Tech, the Baofeng radio distributor in the US, has released the APRS-K2 Cable.   With this cable, you can connect your Kenwood 2-pin compatible handheld radio to your mobile phone and utilize APRS through an app. Furthermore, you can also use the cable to record audio from/to the radio …

Kenwood TH-D74 Firmware Update v1.04

Kenwood just released v1.04 firmware update for the TH-D74 handheld radio. The update can be applied to both A and E versions.   The update, among other fixes, resolves some issues with the DV/DR mode RX/TX. Here is a list of the fixes/updates: Updated items : (Version 1.03  1.04) [October …

Baofeng DM-5R Programming Software [Video]

This week I have actually two videos on the Baofeng DM-5R radio. In the first video, I am going through the Baofeng DM-5R programming software for the radio and in the second one, I am going through the DMR menus of the radio, particularly the Messages and Contacts and how …

Baofeng DM-5R Menu Walkthrough [Video]

In this video I am checking the Baofeng DM-5R menu options. The radio is from the first “batch”, meaning, it has not been upgraded to support Tier II. Stay tuned for more videos and information on this radio. Here is the video: You can buy this radio here. Please note: …

Baofeng DM-5R Unboxing [Video]

I got my hands on the much-awaited Baofeng DM-5R DMR radio today. The radio is based on the highly popular UV-5R model (and its variants). At $70 US, it seems like a bargain. A big advantage over other radios on the market, is that it is dual-band. A big disadvantage, …

Kenwood D-Star/APRS TH-D74 Video Review

  HamRadioConcepts uploaded a video on their channel on the Kenwood TH-D74 handheld radio. Open modal× Subscribe to HamRadioReviews Newsletter! Enter your name (optional) and email address (mandatory) to subscribe to the HamRadioReviews Newsletter. Name Email

TYT UV8000E Review

This is the TYT UV8000E review. The TYT UV8000E is an update to the UV8000D. This update practically fixes an audio issue with the earlier model, which would occur after long periods of operation. The audio, as some users have reported, would start becoming intermittent. It is a really nice …

Unboxing the Icom IC-2730E Mobile Radio [Video]

In this week’s video I am unboxing the Icom IC-2730E dual-band mobile radio. Open modal× Subscribe to HamRadioReviews Newsletter! Enter your name (optional) and email address (mandatory) to subscribe to the HamRadioReviews Newsletter. Name Email