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I bought this radio after experiencing some issues with a couple Motorola XPR-3500e radios that I have. It was a bit tricky to get the updated firmware on there, but once that was plugged in this radio was very easy to program. The programming software is a bit bare bones compared to say the TYT or Motorola CPS, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. The software is very straight forward and easier to program because of this. The build quality shocked me, it is a very premium commercial grade material, and has a nice solid weight to it. The only thing 'cheap' about this radio is the belt clip, everything else about it is quite impressive. The buttons and keypad have a nice tactile feel to them and are very responsive. The button spacing and size is great, especially for someone with larger hands. I have no issue plugging in frequencies in VFO. PTT key is a good size and the extra programmable function keys are extremely handy. This radio was actually a bit smaller than I was expecting, which is a good thing in my book, and believe me when you get one in your hands and feel the weight of the unit you will be HOOKED. The DMR sound quality is very crisp and clear, I actually prefer it to the Motorola's personally, as I feel the audio levels have better equalization depending on the station transmitting. FM analog reception is quite clear as well and performs as expected. The screen is very bright and easy to read. I did notice something strange with the key beep setting and the brightness of the screen. If you have the beep option on for any key press, you can hear a high pitch frequency whine each time you press a key with the backlight at a lower brightness setting. I keep the key press beep off normally, but it was something I noticed and felt like mentioning. All in all this radio is fantastic for it's price range and even for radio's double its price. I was pleasantly surprised with this HT and recommend this for anyone interested in DMR. I have had over a dozen HT's, currently posses 7 HT's at the moment, and can tell you with a straight face this is my favorite HT I have ever owned. It just feels so good in your hands. Don't even hesitate to purchase this radio, it is fantastic!Read full review
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I found the programming instructions less than satisfactory and required the assistant of a friend with the same model. After experiencing distorted receive audio and dropouts on receive, I upgraded ALL the software and firmware to 2.19. The unit itself was what is referred to as a version 2 unit. The problems continued and I returned the unit.
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I bought the GD77 and got into DMR in October 2017, without knowing the AnyTone AT-D868UV. The GD77 is fine for its price as a dual band radio, with similar functionality and limitations as other DMR radios at that price point. As soon as I read about the D868 I ordered one from Bob of letsgetready immediately. After using the D868 extensively in the past 2 months, I am now convinced that the D868 is worth its price at twice as much as the GD77. First of all the D868 is not difficult to set up and use. Just set up the USB port with the appropriate driver for my Windows 7 PC (just like the GD77); install the CPS and read the radio to get a template to import the data I have used to program the GD77 via csv files in Excel. Unlike the GD77 which has a limitation of 16 channels per zone (same as many other DMR radios), I was able to put as many as 61 channels (tried 200 or more is possible) in one zone, which allows me to group, and thereafter access or scan all the local analog repeater frequencies in the area I live. I also downloaded the complete DMR ID database directly applicable to the D868 from one of the sources online (82k entries, updated regularly); so when I receive a DMR call on the radio from a user with a matching ID in the database it will show the call sign, name, city/country of the caller in addition to the DMR ID and the Talk Group. The Digital Monitor can be activated for either single or both time slots – I can tune in to any DMR Talk Group on my local DMR repeater and receive any Talk Group (in any time slot) supported by that repeater. Physically the radio looks and feels professional. Keys have a tactile and positive feel. The color display is very easy to read, with different font sizes for different information. The supplied 3100 mAh battery is a bit on the heavy/bulky side but lasts up to 2 days of monitoring with occasional transmit. The receive audio from the speaker (SMD type) is surprisingly loud and clear. The receive audio is noticeably better than the GD77, especially in DMR mode. I also got good signal reports from both analog and DMR transmissions. BTW after many hours monitoring the local DMR repeater I found most DMR radios (MD380, MD2017, GD77, D868) sound good, hard for me to tell which one is clearly better than the others, if they are all transmitting a good signal via a local repeater. The GPS does take a bit of open sky to get a fix, usually in less than a minute. The result agrees with the GPS in my smartphone to the .0001 of a degree. Between the GD77 and the D868 I have also tested the following digital functions in simplex mode: Text Messaging and Remote Monitoring (call another radio by its ID and listen to what its microphone captures). The GD77 could send text messages to, and remote monitor the D868 but not the other way round. I have no other radios to test further on compatibility but am not surprised if radios from two different design brands are not fully compatible here. For day to day use the D868 in analog mode can take the place of my trusty Yaesu FT60R and saves me from carrying 2 radios around, which was my main reason for getting a dual band DMR radio. With further improvements by firmware updates (also an easy process), I look forward to many years of satisfactory use of this radio.Read full review
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If you're looking for a new DMR radio, this is a great option, if you can find one. The new model is the 878, which adds Bluetooth, and takes away a few minor options. Programming was not too bad, once a code plug was found for this area of the country, about 1000 channels. Audio is great, signal, both reception, and transmission is good, according to the QSOs that have taken place. You cannot go wrong with the Any Tone brand.
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For the price its a good radio. Not waterproof. Would not call it commercial grade. Many features and interesting to program.
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This radio is absolutely great! Is feels like a professional radio, the build quality is very good and the buttons is just perfect to push. Not to hard and not to soft. Easy to learn, easy to program and it has a lot of great features. Speaker is one of the best I have heard in a radio in this price range.
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A good radio but very short on easy to read instructions on how to set up Radio for use. There needs to be a concise and easy to read instructions in setting up codeplugs and adding to downloaded codeplugs. Until this is achieved Anytone May have sales issues as there are other radios much easier to setup.
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Nice radio and works well. Programming is a little different, but no big deal. For a dual band DMR & analog radio it's great.
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I have not been able to program the radio as the cable that is shipped with the radio used a non-original Prolific Chip and as such, Windows 10 is refusing the accept the radio as the digital signature is missing. This information is from Anytone where I inquired. Accordingly, I am unable to rate the product until such time that the original programing cable arrives, for which Anytone is charging me 20 bucks. Not happy, to say the least. add 29 Nov: The following helped, as found on Facebook / Connectsystems: Kevin Fisher You can log in and tell it to accept unsigned drivers. You will then be good. This should get you started. 1. Go to Start Menu 2. Hold down Shift key and press Restart under Power menu item. 3. Under Choose an Option .. select 'Troubleshoot' 4. Select 'Advanced Options' 5. Select 'Startup Settings' Press Restart Press F7 for Unsigned Drivers. Once restarted .. login as normalRead full review
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Likely the best DMR ham radio on the market now taking the ojace of my carrying XPR7550 and APX7000. Antenna connector signifantly stronger than TYT2017. Audio clear and loud while selectivity exceptional. Only wish had ip 67 rating. Exceptional price !!!
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