🔵Product Review - TYT TH-9800 Mobile / Base Radio - 50 Watts
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 มี.ค. 2024
- TYT TH-9800 Quad Band Mobile/Base Radio: Versatile Power at an Affordable Price - Discover the TYT TH-9800, an exceptional quad band mobile/base radio that offers unparalleled versatility and quality at an astonishingly affordable price point. Packed with features and functionality, this radio is a must-have for any amateur radio enthusiast.
At under $200, the TH-9800 stands out as a top contender in its category. It shares the same design and feel as its popular dual-band sibling, the TH-7800, but with a crucial difference - it's a four-bander. Transmitting and receiving on VHF, UHF, 6 meters, and 10 meters, this radio offers a wide range of frequencies for communication.
With its broad reception capabilities, the TH-9800 covers a wide spectrum, including wide band AM and FM reception across various frequencies. Boasting 809 memory channels and independent controls for each channel, customization and organization are effortless.
Key features include:
Quad Band UHF/VHF 2M/6M/10M/70cm transmit and receive
5/10/20/40W transmit power (UHF), 5/10/20/50W transmit power (VHF)
Repeater capability, V+U full duplex operation, and cross-band repeater functionality
Encryption scrambler and voice compander for enhanced privacy and clarity
Busy channel lockout, CTCSS/DCS tones, DTMF capabilities, and more for efficient communication
Detachable front controller and remote mounting ability for convenient installation options
Backlit dual LCD display and keypad for easy visibility in any lighting conditions
ARTS feature for automatic range transponder system, ideal for emergency situations
PC programmable for simplified customization (programming cable and software optional)
Whether you're a seasoned amateur radio operator or just starting, the TYT TH-9800 offers unparalleled performance and value. With its robust feature set, durable build, and user-friendly design, it's sure to become your go-to radio for mobile or base operations.
Explore the TYT TH-9800 today and experience the power of quad-band communication without breaking the bank. Don't settle for less when it comes to your radio equipment - choose the TH-9800 for reliability, performance, and affordability.
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Thanks for the great review of the 9800. I’m looking at mounting mine in the rear of my Ex-FHP Charger with the head mounted remotely. Also love you command center. Make me want to build one out also.
I would suggest an Extension Speaker. Watch Hamfests for an Old Motorola or Kenwood Speakers. Great Sound. Mount it behind your head on the B Post! That is the best advise I can give! We did it every Fire Truck for 20 years!
@@StarShipAdventures did you ever do a video on how you setup you command center? Very cool.
Thanks a lot. I really liked how genuine and straight forward you are with this. I just bought the PLUS version, I'm hoping whatever they've upgraded helps solve any issues the others were returned for. I'm a new ham really having a blast. I got a cheap quad band mobile antenna for it, but I'm going to be using it as a base station. I think I'll set it up with a fan on it right away.
Absolutely! Keep it cool, and if your using the CossBand Repeat or talking a lot, I would try to use lower wattage to keep the internal temperature down. When I crossband to a repeater for a net, I run the power on both sides on low and it seems to do great! I have two, they are both well over a year old, heavily used, and they are great! I am careful about the heat!
@@StarShipAdventures Excellent explanation about this radio. I am in the market for a mobile thus your review is for me spot on. Thank you.
FYI, "...and if your using the CossBand Repeat ...", should be you are, or you're, absolutely it makes a difference. When writing your that which follows belongs to the person you are writing to. When we speak the word, your there is not any way to differentiate your from you're, when writing your and you're (you are), each have completely different and unrelated meanings and usages. In print the incorrect use for your or you're (you are) makes any sentence not make a lick of sense. Cordially.
This has been a very good video for me I'm a newbie technician class thanks a lot I'm subscribed
Glad it was helpful!
I am learning about these radios. One comment, keeping the Chinese electronics cool will ensure long life. You have a great plan.
And the 1.25 megahertz the radio has lots of capability that's what makes it so unique you're absolutely right 👍
Do you mean 1.25 meters?
first time in my car, hit "scan" on each side: just listening as driving I saw A 135-175 & B 400-510
just pick one of theses up, didn't know much about them, really glad I found you video very informative. now I'm trying to find a good shot to mount it in my car
I am happy it helped, and I love the radio, I own two of them. One as a Base and the other mounted in my vehicle.
I have this radio and like it. Great value/price ratio. It's got some quicks, like the display mode that defaults to frequency even if the channel is named - nuts - but overall I've been very satisfied.
Mine defaults to "CHANNEL" not "145.550". Don't remember if there was a setting.
Love the radio, but haven't been successful reading the radio from Chirp or the proprietary software. Tried new cable, etc., etc., but the support at Radioddity has been great and I plan to swap for a new one. Thanks for the review!
Grear tutorial for this radio! Thanks so much.
Glad it was helpful!
Just passed the Technician license test May 11th... waiting for my callsign. I have TYT 9800 as my 1st on your recommendation! In addition, I have an Icom7200 HF on its way for SSB 6m & 10m with dipoles... hahaha Awesome video Ian! 73s...
I hope all is well. The FCC Issues Call Signs the same day you test! In fact I looked my name up on the FCC Database after leaving the testing site and My call Sign had already been assigned. That all happens Same Day! I would be concerned that it is taking so long.
Great review Ian thank you for this great review😊
Thanks for making a user oriented review
Glad it was helpful!
Hello from NZ, I have had my radio for 6 plus years and enjoy using it. Mine does tx on 27 in AM as standard. Also, I turn the beep on in chirp but when pressing the band freqs the beep comes back, can’t figure that one.
My only query is about the buttons on the right side of the mic, A,B,C,D - what do they do? Can the be programmed? How? Great channel keep up the great work.
Video quality was ok, but the information was great. Thank you.
I just picked one up at a junk store for $20. Couldn't believe it. Already have a GMRS that most of the folks use that I wheel with, but figured I couldn't pass it up.
I love thins thing. The other day we went into the software that came with it and widened out the receive frequencies even more. We have it receiving CB Frequencies in AM! It is awesome. My Favorite little radio, I actually have two!
Thanks for the review looking at replacing my 7500 from Vero with it forthe crossband functions
I'm glad it was helpful. Then using the cross band I strongly suggest running both sides on the lowest power possible to accomplish the task. Also I suggest keeping it in a cool space with a fan blowing across the back. Heat dissipation on cross band where the duty cycle is higher than 50% is a Is potential problem
i just ordered the plus version and hoping the frequency can be expanded too
Just look up how to expand the Frequency Range, there is a standard password. You do need the software that is for the radio, not chirp to do this.
@@StarShipAdventures thanks a ton
@StarShipAdventures it won't do full power it seems. 20w even on 462 out of curiosity. I thought it would do at least 40w. Either way my dad can do his normal radio stuff and respond to our tractor guy on .550
Agree 100%. I have had two of these and while I only use them about once a week for nets and such I have been loving the crossband repeat function, as I can be anywhere in my neighborhood with a 5 watt HT and still get on my net. Planning to install the other one in my car. I think these are even superheterodyne aren't they? Pretty good value for $200
Just watch your duty cycle on Nets. I always make sure my local frequency is on Low and that the Radio is well ventilated. Heat dissipation is a weakness of this unit. In cross band repeat monitoring a net it is in a 100% Duty Cycle. Makes me nervous, so I have a Dryer Hose from my Air Vent that blows Air conditioned Air right onto the housing of the unit. That seems to work.
Man, you have an EPIC shack/command center!! It looks super badass. I had a Yaesu FT-8900 several years ago that I kinda regret selling. I was wondering if this one performs similarly in terms of reception, etc? It's a great price and seems to have all the same functionality as the Yaesu. Thanks for doing this review!
I have not had one of the Yaesu Models, but the copycat one is great. I have two, one base, one mobile. The TYT-8900 performs just as well receiving as any of my other VHF Rigs. I can also say that it put out nearly the full 50 watts promised if on a good power source..
I had mine for a few weeks now, only thing for me is it cant do 1.25k steps so in the UK i cant get UK CB channels, but it is a very nice radio.
You should be able to change the step frequency in the menu, but at the very least you could program the exact frequencies in with the software.
@@StarShipAdventures thank you for your response, I have tried but the software won't take 27.91125 and unable to TX on that frequency, it's a shame as I really like this unit but I do have a dedicated rig for 27mhz so it's not the end of the world.
Awesome review!
I am a noob but I don't understand.; if this radio is FM only then how come I can talk to AM radios on the 11 M band just fine. I set up a cross band repeater so I can talk to the trucks in the yard using my Baofang HT. It works just fine. I didn't think k I was supposed to be able to talk to regular CB radios in FM but it works just fine... must be AM as well? There is a selection in the channel config to select AM. How did I get this to work if it is FM only?
Next time Joseph and I get together on Zoom we will explore this as we both have these radio. I will try to get back to you!
@StarShipAdventures Thanks! I'm not criticizing your review, it's just that I want to understand. You are not the only one who's said on TH-cam that this FM radio won't talk to regular CBs but I guess no one has actually tried it because it SEEMs to work fine for me. Being a new HAM wannabe I would really like to know the technical reasons for all this.
One thing I learned doing this experiment is the the tyt-9800 does NOT work great as a CB but it DOES in fact work. In my noob opinion, if you want to play around on 10-12 meters for dx it's better to get a separate 10 m rig but this does exactly what I want in the pickup.
I look forward to hear what you come up with
@@MaPMaKaR I saw another comment about this radio on another video review.
]The reviewer was saying the same thing but a commentor said there is a space in programming mode to set it to AM.
Apparently it defaults to FM unless specified.
Then I also saw a comment that said older versions of this radio was able to broadcast in AM with no problems.
Not sure what is true but I have one ordered and hopefully I can figure it out.
I thought the speaker was built into the mic.
I thought the unit could be put anywhere.
One guy had his under the spare tire cover.
I wasn't planning to install and find a place for an external speaker.
I don't like the Speaker Mics, the audio quality is not good for traveling. A Large Mobile Radio Speaker put on the B Post right behind your head is best! When I travel in a different vehicle, I lay the unit on the floor below the seat, I can hear it fine.
Thanks for the input. I will have to consider my approach.
True about Amazon.
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what base antenna would you use for this for gmrs
Sorry I have no Suggestion.
Great video
Thanks!
What are the benefits to programming always thou new radio would have newest software
It is best to formulate a Frequency List and Blow it into the radio. That way you can quickly go to the channel you need. No Firmware updates or any programming is necessary.
Thanks I have done that. A nice upgrade to this radio would be the addition of upper and lower ssb. Seems to be the most popular transmission mode.73s
will this radio work for gmrs
Yes it will work for GMRS, you would need to program the frequencies in. Easy to do using Chirp. Read your radio, then go to RADIO > QUERY SOURCE > REPEATER BOOK and you can download them. You can also program them in manually - www.rightchannelradios.com/blogs/newsletters/gmrs-radio-frequencies-and-channels
@@StarShipAdventures thank you so much so i don't have to unlock the radio just put the frequencies in im new at this and have not received the radio yet but some video i seen said it was locked and i would have to unlock it to put in the gmrs frequencies i hope this is not going to be hard im not very tech sabby lol . and there was one more question i had for you if you don't mind would the Nagoya UT-72G antenna work on this radio thank you for your time God Bless
Some newer radios are locked, but easy to fix. Most still open to GMRS Frequencies. I recommend keeping the stock antenna for most applications as it was built specifically for the radio.
@@StarShipAdventures but this radio does not come with and antenna thats why i ask you if the UT-72G antenna would work on the radio thank you
@@StarShipAdventures so what kind of antenna do i use whats the name of it