Great video, Michael, thanks! Getting the Radioddity version tomorrow. I HATE playing with codeplugs, but I'll give it one more shot with my new radio HI 73, K7KS
I agree its a great radio and probably all you really need for about 99% of us. It was introduced serval years ago by Alinco as the MD-5. I am sure from the same factory and touched up by Anytone with the latest firmware (including satellite) and more contact memory up from 200000 to half a mill. I may get another as the Anytone or Radiodity for the satellite feature.
I called Bridgecom about GPS/APRS. They said a later model would have these features. It's probably not just a FW update - I suspect the current model does not have a GPS antenna.
Had an Anytone D878UVII Plus for just over two years. The microphone dust cover finally broke. No replies from Anytone seeking a replacement, and although Bridgecom was prompt and what I call friendly professional, they were not able to fill my request to purchase. Also, the GPS has stopped decoding received APRS packets. So, out of warranty and no joy. You have to understand Bridgecom cannot offer the same service that Icom and Yaesu can as manufacturers.
DMR radios are not normal APRS, only beacon. Is this radio any different? tnc available? messages? connect with aprsdroid via bluetooth for the pro version of HT
@ I bought a new 220 mHz radio directly from Bridgecomm, and when it arrived, had someone else’s frequencies programmed in it. They would not send me a rms to return it! They sold me a used radio as new, which I believe is against the law.
I'm not a fan of Anytone. I have an 878 and its weak signal analog performance is mediocre, at best. A relatively cheap Quansheng UV-K5(8) will easily outperform it on analog. The 878's menu is clunky and non-intuitive, and it appears that the 168 uses basically the same menu architecture from what I see. I wondered if I had gotten a poor quality 878, but a friend of mine has one and his experience with it is the same as mine. For the record, I've used commercial two-way radio equipment for over two decades, and I maintained a digital commercial two-way radio system for several years.
Yes and no. they released a prod version, but it had bugs that gave incorrect times for the ISS predictions and was pulled back. We're still waiting for the prod version with bug fixes.
Video is a perfect example of why you're our trusted ham mentor.
Great video, Michael, thanks! Getting the Radioddity version tomorrow. I HATE playing with codeplugs, but I'll give it one more shot with my new radio HI 73, K7KS
Good on ya Micheal !!! Top effort.
I agree its a great radio and probably all you really need for about 99% of us. It was introduced serval years ago by Alinco as the MD-5. I am sure from the same factory and touched up by Anytone with the latest firmware (including satellite) and more contact memory up from 200000 to half a mill. I may get another as the Anytone or Radiodity for the satellite feature.
Thanks for the video, happy Thanksgiving!
Great honest review……. The issues you pointed out are legitimate…. Seems like a good first time DMR radio…. 73
I called Bridgecom about GPS/APRS. They said a later model would have these features. It's probably not just a FW update - I suspect the current model does not have a GPS antenna.
Had an Anytone D878UVII Plus for just over two years. The microphone dust cover finally broke. No replies from Anytone seeking a replacement, and although Bridgecom was prompt and what I call friendly professional, they were not able to fill my request to purchase. Also, the GPS has stopped decoding received APRS packets. So, out of warranty and no joy. You have to understand Bridgecom cannot offer the same service that Icom and Yaesu can as manufacturers.
DMR radios are not normal APRS, only beacon. Is this radio any different? tnc available? messages? connect with aprsdroid via bluetooth for the pro version of HT
The Anytone AT878-uv-ii does full aprs. I know, since I use it when I am not using my FT5.
will you do a video on the satelite mode and use
So I sold my 878 I want a new one but this 168! Seems to suffice what I need
I would NEVER buy anything from Bridgecomm .... They sold me a USED radio and New and refused to make good on it.😡😡😡😡😡
Do you mean used AS new? If so my first question is: did you buy it on Amazon from their store or a third party?
@ I bought a new 220 mHz radio directly from Bridgecomm, and when it arrived, had someone else’s frequencies programmed in it. They would not send me a rms to return it! They sold me a used radio as new, which I believe is against the law.
Screen looks same size as 878
I'm not a fan of Anytone. I have an 878 and its weak signal analog performance is mediocre, at best. A relatively cheap Quansheng UV-K5(8) will easily outperform it on analog. The 878's menu is clunky and non-intuitive, and it appears that the 168 uses basically the same menu architecture from what I see. I wondered if I had gotten a poor quality 878, but a friend of mine has one and his experience with it is the same as mine. For the record, I've used commercial two-way radio equipment for over two decades, and I maintained a digital commercial two-way radio system for several years.
3:30 Didn’t the 878 get a firmware update to add satellite mode as well? 🛰️
Still in beta last I heard, but yes, soon.
Yes and no. they released a prod version, but it had bugs that gave incorrect times for the ISS predictions and was pulled back. We're still waiting for the prod version with bug fixes.