For anyone that want to change the main knob to volume : Just for your information you change the main knob to control volume only in chirp settings ! I changed mine in the settings and it works perfectly. Now to change channels with the knob i just push P6 {channel} and i can now change channels with the knob.After you make the change in chirp just upload back to the radio. {Anytone 778uv}
Thank you for this video! You answered all my questions within it. I do enjoy this radio a lot. I live in an apartment and have it hooked up to an Ed Fong roll up J-pole. It works very well.
Thank you sir because of your video i now have the software running. All day i couldnt get software to open up in my pc because i didnt have a zip file program.. Now it opens up thank you sir and your the only one who mentioned a zip file..
This radio is available now (July 2021) from various sources as: Anytone AT-778UV, Retevis RT-95, CRT Micron UV and Midland DBR2500. Some arrive "Unlocked" for the North American Band plan; some do not. There are a few YT videos describing how to handle that. I think all of these sources offer the Owner's Manual and the Programming Software as a free download now. There is now a Ver. 2 and a Ver. 3 and you need to know if yours is the "RDW" or the "VOX" version. CHIRP works very now IF (and only IF) you select the correct version for your particular radio.
So I just unboxed it and set it up in my truck. How do I input the repeater freq's in my area? I have already opened the software and I could not write to it.
Hi, total noob here. At 8:33 you were talking about encode. I bought the same unit. I noticed, if you scroll all the way down on the encode numbers, it says "define." What does that mean?
Everytime i press the v/m p2 button it comes up error any ideas ? Also i followed your instructions to add some freq and it just says band error cannot write . I think its a faulty radio as its brand new .
Hello, thank you fornthe video. I have a question about my newly purchased AT-778UV. The range spec of the radio says 136-174 MHz however I am trying to enter my off road racing frequency of 158.272MHz an it won't work. Says "out of frequency range. I am by no means a radio expert. What am missing? Thank you for your time.
I bet you have the EU version radio and not the USA version. On page 29 of the manual look at the first box called "Frequency Range". If you can't program a frequency that this radio should cover then you have the EU version and need to unlock the frequency ranges. There are a couple of TH-cams on this. It's easy to do just follow the sequence of their instructions closely. This was the problem on my radio and it drove me crazy and cost me hours of messing with it. I almost sent it back.
Can you get a list of repeaters inside the program, like chirp does? This gives us the option to locate Repeaters, and then copy and paste instead of entering 1-by-1 with all their individual settings. I seen you open a .dat file with a list of repeaters. Perhaps I can manually create a .dat file the program will import?
How does this compare in size to the Mini Radios such as Btech etc. been looking for a visual comparison, not wanting a full size like Yaesu, Icom mobiles etc. Does this program other frequencies besides 2M/440 like most of the Chinese radios
This is basically a BTech. It's not as large as a full size radio. If you are familiar with the Raspberry Pi, it is just a hair over two Pis side by side with a little hanging off the back.
Which is best is hard to say, but I can say that I am using a Tripp 15amp. I have run it off my Astron 12 amp power supply. Both did a fine job with it. Thanks for watching!
So I need some help. I like this radio. I might have clicked something or turned something on/off that I shouldn't have. I can push the "mon" button and hear people talking but it will not just break through on its own. Squelch is at 1.
I really wish the software still worked with these radios. November/December 2021 and it constantly gives error messages on the PC. Even the latest version of CHIRP won't programme this radio.
I know this is a question you put up 2 months ago, but I will link the power supply I use. It is 30amps so it has more than enough to run this radio or if you upgrade later and get a more powerful radio. www.amazon.com/dp/B000NPT4TK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
@@K5ATA i actually got it working, I had to download what was on the radio to get the correct frequency range, our area still uses all analog so it is working perfectly now
I've got the same issue with my CRT Micron (same rig) the 1.19 software for the 878 has a mic gain setting from 1 to 5 and it looks like you can select a different model but it's grayed out and wants an engineering code entered before you can continue. I've widened the hole in the microphone but it made little difference. I'm still searching for a resolve. 73's M0CPU
Good afternoon K5ATA!!! Thank you very much for the programming video. I may be picking one of these radios up from a friend this week and if I do, I'll be referring to this video. My question is, I see this has "dual watch" but does it have 'dual receive' (assuming I hook this radio up to a dual band antenna!!)? The reason I'm asking is because when we are at events in my area (Triathlons, Baseball Hall of Fame Induction, 5K/10K runs, etc), we run both a VHF repeater and a UHF repeater. People use one or the other depending on their location but if possible, we need radios that will not only see when they are both being used but the radio needs to put the audio from the displayed 'sub' channel through the speaker too (no, not necessarily at the same time--but would it??). Does this make sense or should I reword this???!!! Thanks, W2RRK
Does anyone know how to lock the radio permanently? I've programmed it...but the key lock comes off as soon as power is off. I read the manual...there is a professional mode...but no description on how to do it without software.
I just purchased this radio. What is the proper Channel Spacing for 2 meters and 70 CM? I have seen 12.5kHz and 25kHz for VHF. I think I saw 25kHz for 70cm. Thanks for any advice and for your fine video. Mike WA7JYM
The smaller the spacing, the better your chances are that the channels will try to run over each other, but the more channels you'll be able to fit. The larger the spacing, the less channels you'll be able to store, BUT, the channels won't be trying to interfere with one another. More spacing more better
Is it something I am doing wrong or do you have to have the radio connected to pc in order to enter data in programing software? I always get a frequency out of range when programing without the radio connected.
i dont know much about radio but will these work on there, there commercial frequenzies,,, will this receive and transmit between 136-174 mhz,,these are what mhz needed it... 150.290 and 159.270 and 165.980 and 170.250 and 170.310.....171.000.....172.065
Hi. Thanks 4ur time letting "Us" Newbies on at least set this model radio up. I know you've been doing this 4 a longtime as you flashed thru it dam fast and I said out lond while watching you, How the "... down, I can't keep up. On what u where doing with the different settings, is there a site I can go to to help teach me on how to input the correct settings and also, generally getting some other help with those "settings" Also, Antenna choice both mobile and in " The Shack" as you called it, Power supplies etc.Thanks again for your help. Cheers. Teddy. Thanks
Just grabbed mine, for some reason on certain VHF channels the display will flash "DC LO" and not allow me to transmit. Unit seems to be getting 13.6V which should be enough. Do you have any clue what could be causing this?
Actually DC LOW could just be an internal fault in the radio. I didn't read it all my bad. You can still try transmitting somewhere OR try to see the voltage it dips to when you transmit. It might dip too low when trying to transmit at 25W, try low power. If that fixes your problem you need a new source of power
Tim, I actually just posted a video last week about different MFJ mounts. Check it out. Make sure yuo don't go mag mount if your truck is aluminum (2017 on I think). As far as antennas, depends on how much you want up there. I did a test on a mag mount to see if it would hold the MFJ1432B and that is a great antenna... I might actually swap out my old one and get one of these.
For mobile use I have had good luck with a variety of MFJ antennas. I did a video on some of their mounts as well. For home use, I use a Comet... but have also used Cushcraft AR-270 (if i remember) and was very pleased with it as well. Thanks for watching!
Can anyone confirm if this is the same unit as Midland DPR2500. It looks identical and the program appears to be the same. Having trouble knowing whether I am transmitting or not.
I'm trying to program mine, but every time I try to enter a frequency, it tells me that it's out of range. The very first one I'm trying to put into the software is 146.460, it's a local simplex frequency, and it tells me that it's out of range.
I've had one of these for a few months and finally got around to programming it. USE CHIRP! The factory software is terrible. I was able to paste the station information from my UV-5R image into the Chirp image for the AT778UV. Must easier to use. One gripe I have noticed so far -- the volume control wraps around. If you want to spin it quickly to silence the speaker, it wraps to maximum volume if you go past zero. Really?? This is just plain BAD programming of the firmware (I do this for a living. It's not that hard to avoid this problem). I will be installing it in my vehicle in the Spring. Looking forward to it. Jim N4FAF
For anyone that want to change the main knob to volume : Just for your information you change the main knob to control volume only in chirp settings !
I changed mine in the settings and it works perfectly. Now to change channels with the knob
i just push P6 {channel} and i can now change channels with the knob.After you make the change in
chirp just upload back to the radio. {Anytone 778uv}
great little radio! Got mine last year for Christmas.
It is a great radio. I suggest it to friends, it's a great bargain. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this video! You answered all my questions within it.
I do enjoy this radio a lot. I live in an apartment and have it hooked up to an Ed Fong roll up J-pole. It works very well.
Glad it was helpful! It's not a bad little radio at all. Thanks for watching!
what amp do you use with it?
@@nicklacaria1176 a Pyle PSV300 30 amp.
In case it helps anyone, I guess there's a driver now for the AT radios and I was able to program my AT778UV using CHIRP.
Nice. Yeah, Chirp is constantly changing and adding radios they support. Thanks for sharing!
That does help. Anytone only seems to support Windows with their programing software and I run exclusively Linux.
I love this radio. Hand programming is very easy. Lots of videos on how. It does get hot on high power. I get out fine on low power.
Thank you sir because of your video i now have the software running. All day i couldnt get software to open up in my pc because i didnt have a zip file program.. Now it opens up thank you sir and your the only one who mentioned a zip file..
Glad I could help! 73, and thank you for watching
This radio is available now (July 2021) from various sources as: Anytone AT-778UV, Retevis RT-95, CRT Micron UV and Midland DBR2500.
Some arrive "Unlocked" for the North American Band plan; some do not. There are a few YT videos describing how to handle that.
I think all of these sources offer the Owner's Manual and the Programming Software as a free download now. There is now a Ver. 2 and a Ver. 3 and you need to know if yours is the "RDW" or the "VOX" version.
CHIRP works very now IF (and only IF) you select the correct version for your particular radio.
Can you program GMRS/FRS frequencies?
Just got mine all setup, very cool radio.
Glad you like it... it is amazing for the price! Thanks for watching!
I love this radio it's so good
Yeah, great little rig. I just installed one for my daughter in her shack. Thanks for watching!
So I just unboxed it and set it up in my truck. How do I input the repeater freq's in my area? I have already opened the software and I could not write to it.
Nice. I am getting this radio. Upgrade from my UV5R... just as you mentioned. Thanks!
You will love it... it really is a nice little radio. Thanks for watching
I used the RT Systems to program this radio by copying the channel list I created for my FT-60R HT. It was a breeze to do.
Thank you for this video! You answered all my questions within it..TA3ATA...73
Hi, total noob here. At 8:33 you were talking about encode. I bought the same unit. I noticed, if you scroll all the way down on the encode numbers, it says "define." What does that mean?
Everytime i press the v/m p2 button it comes up error any ideas ? Also i followed your instructions to add some freq and it just says band error cannot write . I think its a faulty radio as its brand new .
Great video! I have been thinking about getting one f these to carry in a Bioenno battery box I made.
I'm at the download page and I see AT_778U_Setup_1.02 and AT_778UV(VOX) 3.01, which do I pick?
Great video with a lot of good info...thanks 73
Glad it was helpful!
Hello, thank you fornthe video. I have a question about my newly purchased AT-778UV. The range spec of the radio says 136-174 MHz however I am trying to enter my off road racing frequency of 158.272MHz an it won't work. Says "out of frequency range. I am by no means a radio expert. What am missing?
Thank you for your time.
I bet you have the EU version radio and not the USA version. On page 29 of the manual look at the first box called "Frequency Range". If you can't program a frequency that this radio should cover then you have the EU version and need to unlock the frequency ranges. There are a couple of TH-cams on this. It's easy to do just follow the sequence of their instructions closely. This was the problem on my radio and it drove me crazy and cost me hours of messing with it. I almost sent it back.
Can you get a list of repeaters inside the program, like chirp does? This gives us the option to locate Repeaters, and then copy and paste instead of entering 1-by-1 with all their individual settings. I seen you open a .dat file with a list of repeaters. Perhaps I can manually create a .dat file the program will import?
How does this compare in size to the Mini Radios such as Btech etc. been looking for a visual comparison, not wanting a full size like Yaesu, Icom mobiles etc. Does this program other frequencies besides 2M/440 like most of the Chinese radios
This is basically a BTech. It's not as large as a full size radio. If you are familiar with the Raspberry Pi, it is just a hair over two Pis side by side with a little hanging off the back.
Great video, thanks.
What is the best power supply for the Anytone 778-UV?
Which is best is hard to say, but I can say that I am using a Tripp 15amp. I have run it off my Astron 12 amp power supply. Both did a fine job with it. Thanks for watching!
@@K5ATA I accidently turn on the password then turn off power without knowing a password .The won't turn on .Anybody know how to reset .Help,
Can you use the radiowithout the programming cable?
You absolutely can. I will do a video on programming it manually. I will try to get it done in the next couple of days. Thanks for watching!
So I need some help. I like this radio. I might have clicked something or turned something on/off that I shouldn't have. I can push the "mon" button and hear people talking but it will not just break through on its own. Squelch is at 1.
Is it possible to just power it up and choose a band and be done? Sorry im a complete noob i just found this radio today
Some radios make that much easier than others. I find Icom to be the easiest to just power up and do that. Thanks for watching
Is there a way to dim the screen for night time driving?
I really wish the software still worked with these radios. November/December 2021 and it constantly gives error messages on the PC. Even the latest version of CHIRP won't programme this radio.
@Goodgames
what power supply suggested for use at home>?
I know this is a question you put up 2 months ago, but I will link the power supply I use. It is 30amps so it has more than enough to run this radio or if you upgrade later and get a more powerful radio.
www.amazon.com/dp/B000NPT4TK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Hi i just continually receive the message Band error whjen writing to the radio it reads no problem any ideas please thank you in advance.
Sorry this took so long, did you get this sorted?
The software will not allow monitoring of frequencies of police and ems will it? It keeps saying out of range, just trying to turn it into a scanner
Police use digital mode. You will only hear static..this is an analog radio
True. Nowadays most police/fire/ems use digital. Some smaller departments may still be on old systems but not many.
@@K5ATA i actually got it working, I had to download what was on the radio to get the correct frequency range, our area still uses all analog so it is working perfectly now
I cannot get the software to work with mine. Help.
Have you managed to get it to scan the programmed channels?, it seems to scan the 12.5/25kHz band frequencies but not programmed repeaters.
Hi, how do I go about increasing the mic gain on this radio???
Thanks in advance
Robert
I've got the same issue with my CRT Micron (same rig) the 1.19 software for the 878 has a mic gain setting from 1 to 5 and it looks like you can select a different model but it's grayed out and wants an engineering code entered before you can continue. I've widened the hole in the microphone but it made little difference. I'm still searching for a resolve. 73's M0CPU
Can this radio be plugged into the Vehicle Cigarette Lighter Outlet?
well done sir
Thanks for watching!
Good afternoon K5ATA!!! Thank you very much for the programming video. I may be picking one of these radios up from a friend this week and if I do, I'll be referring to this video. My question is, I see this has "dual watch" but does it have 'dual receive' (assuming I hook this radio up to a dual band antenna!!)? The reason I'm asking is because when we are at events in my area (Triathlons, Baseball Hall of Fame Induction, 5K/10K runs, etc), we run both a VHF repeater and a UHF repeater. People use one or the other depending on their location but if possible, we need radios that will not only see when they are both being used but the radio needs to put the audio from the displayed 'sub' channel through the speaker too (no, not necessarily at the same time--but would it??).
Does this make sense or should I reword this???!!! Thanks, W2RRK
Does anyone know how to lock the radio permanently? I've programmed it...but the key lock comes off as soon as power is off. I read the manual...there is a professional mode...but no description on how to do it without software.
can you hit anywhere on there to scan threw all the channel that you program on there I want to get one to listen to first responder
I just purchased this radio. What is the proper Channel Spacing for 2 meters and 70 CM? I have seen 12.5kHz and 25kHz for VHF. I think I saw 25kHz for 70cm. Thanks for any advice and for your fine video. Mike WA7JYM
The smaller the spacing, the better your chances are that the channels will try to run over each other, but the more channels you'll be able to fit. The larger the spacing, the less channels you'll be able to store, BUT, the channels won't be trying to interfere with one another. More spacing more better
Newbie question: please clarify what a “load on the antenna” means? TIA
I accidently set the password to on in the function mode and never actually inputted one .You need to enter 123456 to get this back to normal .
Is it something I am doing wrong or do you have to have the radio connected to pc in order to enter data in programing software? I always get a frequency out of range when programing without the radio connected.
How do you get the audio to come out of the microphone from Radio settings, if you can't change the program at this moment.
How do you set up for FM 26.805
Did as you have done and still don't get transmission heard
Nice review.
Thanks. I’ve since purchased another one for my daughter. It’s a solid little radio for the price. Thanks for watching!
What’s a “Bad Boy?” .... Is this some kind of ham radio code ?
Bad Boy is a me term. :). Thanks for watching.
i dont know much about radio but will these work on there, there commercial frequenzies,,, will this receive and transmit between 136-174 mhz,,these are what mhz needed it... 150.290 and 159.270 and 165.980 and 170.250 and 170.310.....171.000.....172.065
Thank you!
That’s because they are a splatter box virtually no filtering and the quality or the lack there of is why
when programmming the anytone do i need to have the antenna hooked up or can i program without it?
You can program it without it attached. Just be sure not to key it up.
Question ???
How big a power supply do I need for a 778 uv ?
I’m running mine on a 15 amp. I’m sure it’ll run on less. I’ll check the specs when I get home. Thanks for watching!
Amps = Watts / Volts
Hi. Thanks 4ur time letting "Us" Newbies on at least set this model radio up. I know you've been doing this 4 a longtime as you flashed thru it dam fast and I said out lond while watching you, How the "... down, I can't keep up. On what u where doing with the different settings, is there a site I can go to to help teach me on how to input the correct settings and also, generally getting some other help with those "settings" Also, Antenna choice both mobile and in " The Shack" as you called it, Power supplies etc.Thanks again for your help. Cheers. Teddy. Thanks
Recommended Power is 14.2 V DC for that radio. so if you have a decent amp Variable power supply just set it to 14.2 V DC.
Hi there I have a question .....Is there a way to adjust the mic gain on this radio? Rob Australia
excellent thank you
Just grabbed mine, for some reason on certain VHF channels the display will flash "DC LO" and not allow me to transmit. Unit seems to be getting 13.6V which should be enough. Do you have any clue what could be causing this?
You probably need to unlock it. You can find videos on youtube to do it.
Actually DC LOW could just be an internal fault in the radio. I didn't read it all my bad. You can still try transmitting somewhere OR try to see the voltage it dips to when you transmit. It might dip too low when trying to transmit at 25W, try low power. If that fixes your problem you need a new source of power
Any suggestions for a 2m/70cm antenna for F250
Tim, I actually just posted a video last week about different MFJ mounts. Check it out. Make sure yuo don't go mag mount if your truck is aluminum (2017 on I think). As far as antennas, depends on how much you want up there. I did a test on a mag mount to see if it would hold the MFJ1432B and that is a great antenna... I might actually swap out my old one and get one of these.
Its actually a 2004. I bought a Diamond K400 adaptor and a NR770HNMOB
Does it have Crossband option? TIA
nice radio
Certainly a handy little thing for sure… and cheap. Thanks for watching
Got as far as Write to Radio and then a error message came up "Band Error" . Any ideas??? Thanks W0KLB
Go into the program tab and it should read Band 3 or Band 4.
@@cmoreoverland6739 Thanks, I managed to manually load all I wanted. I will try your fix though. 73
can you recommend an antenna (mobile/home use) and power supply for this?
Thanks!
For mobile use I have had good luck with a variety of MFJ antennas. I did a video on some of their mounts as well. For home use, I use a Comet... but have also used Cushcraft AR-270 (if i remember) and was very pleased with it as well. Thanks for watching!
@@K5ATA Which Comet are you using? I've been looking at either the GP-3 or GP-6 to pair with this radio.
The gp3 is a solid antenna. It’s what I installed at my mother in laws house.
@@K5ATA That’s good to hear. Which Comet did you put up for yourself?
Are you able to TX 150mhz? for use on resource roads?
Do you know what the "talk" setting is?
Its VOX i think... Auto transmit
I have went through everything, reset it, and still no sound. Receive freq signal flashes. Manual states check the RCDT:DCS and the TCDT:CTC settings.
Sounds like maybe you have the ctcss turned in for receive.
@@K5ATA how do I fix that?
do yo have any issues using programming cable on windows 11?
Nope
Can you use chirp? Looks easy enough. Thanks
As of January 2022, yes. Same cable that can be used with the AnyTone software.
Can anyone confirm if this is the same unit as Midland DPR2500. It looks identical and the program appears to be the same. Having trouble knowing whether I am transmitting or not.
Yes. Anytone AT-778UV = Retevis RT-95 = CRT Micron = Midland DPR2500
... and subbed and liked.
Much appreciated!
How do you change the power output?
Press Function until "prw" appears on the side. Press that side button - low med hi...5w 10w 15w...
I'm trying to program mine, but every time I try to enter a frequency, it tells me that it's out of range. The very first one I'm trying to put into the software is 146.460, it's a local simplex frequency, and it tells me that it's out of range.
Same here.
We need u as a friend
I love coffee
Coffee all day every day! Thanks for watching!
I've had one of these for a few months and finally got around to programming it. USE CHIRP! The factory software is terrible. I was able to paste the station information from my UV-5R image into the Chirp image for the AT778UV. Must easier to use. One gripe I have noticed so far -- the volume control wraps around. If you want to spin it quickly to silence the speaker, it wraps to maximum volume if you go past zero. Really?? This is just plain BAD programming of the firmware (I do this for a living. It's not that hard to avoid this problem). I will be installing it in my vehicle in the Spring. Looking forward to it.
Jim N4FAF
What version of CHIRP did you use
@@robertpunzell7607 I generally update the program when I have a new radio to program. So far, no problems with backward compatibility.
The heck was that intro...
Too much music
Why do you people feel the need to do stupid un boxing?? Hook it up and review it.
Use Chirp it works perfectly
Does radio do crossband repeat?
Too much music