Happy day! Received replacement today, sent defective one back...set up new one, programmed it, left it in scan mode...cooling fan fired up and radio is now running cool...this will be delegated to emergency use in go bag...good luck on yours if you buy one...73
I followed your video exactly, and I am seeing the transmit frequency offset change now on my programmed channel 0. I can hear the repeater when it transmits but no one can hear me, and I can tell I am not tripping the repeater. I also notice I have no CTCS indicator. Menu settings for CTCS is not sticking. KE5FAR
No matter what I did at that point CTCS-T would not setting would not save. So I did another factory reset, started over, set CTCS-T first, then followed the video and it worked. Problem solved. Suggestion, for the video you should have started with the factory reset. Yours worked because you had CTCS-T set before the video started.
Have a question about this radio. My beep is set for ON, But it does not appear to be working, Also when the radio is set on scan you can hear someone is talk about 10 secs then it goes back into scan, It only does it in scan mode. What do I need to set?
5 year old comment but...The display shows CH 199 on the "B" slot which is an entirely different channel. The one he set was indeed CH 000 but he set the display on "A" slot to frequency.
This might be hairsplitting just a bit, it's my understanding that this radio has dual monitoring capabilities not do receiving capabilities as it only has one receiver. In any event thanks for the video...
TheSmokinApe I was thinking when I posted this that someone was going to come in and point that out. I thought it would take longer though :) But yes, you are correct. If this thing had dual receivers at this price they would not be able to keep them on the shelves!
Hi, anyone can advice? how to change the frequency band? In the manual advice as to press F and hold the power on. then it asked for the 6 digit password. please advise 6 digit password.
There is a menu item for offset but it applies to all bands. If you set it to use -.600 then that will apply to every frequency whether VHF or UHF. It's actually easier to program a memory than to adjust offset on the VFO every time you need to change it.
Not too happy with this rig...got it on 9-21...programmed it, hooked up to 5/8 wave GP...received excellent audio reports on 2 meters...noticed rig was very hot to touch...hmmm. cooling fan does not work...after about 30 minutes of receive mode only, rig overheated and sound from speaker sounds like bacon frying...sending it back to retailer for replacement...
Hello. I installed this radio in my car last week but just passed my Technician exam today. Does your fan come on pretty frequently on this radio? Mine does but it's most likely from being in the car with some warm weather. 73's
Thank you for this video. Why the stupid Chinese make it so damn hard to program these radios is baffling! What's the point of the offset and the the + or - if you can't set a repeater up with them??
Happy day! Received replacement today, sent defective one back...set up new one, programmed it, left it in scan mode...cooling fan fired up and radio is now running cool...this will be delegated to emergency use in go bag...good luck on yours if you buy one...73
This helped me so much on my uv5r thank you. 73s
I followed your video exactly, and I am seeing the transmit frequency offset change now on my programmed channel 0. I can hear the repeater when it transmits but no one can hear me, and I can tell I am not tripping the repeater. I also notice I have no CTCS indicator. Menu settings for CTCS is not sticking. KE5FAR
No matter what I did at that point CTCS-T would not setting would not save.
So I did another factory reset, started over, set CTCS-T first, then followed the video and it worked. Problem solved. Suggestion, for the video you should have started with the factory reset. Yours worked because you had CTCS-T set before the video started.
Yes that worked you are a true myth buster!!! 😂
Have a question about this radio. My beep is set for ON, But it does not appear to be working, Also when the radio is set on scan you can hear someone is talk about 10 secs then it goes back into scan, It only does it in scan mode. What do I need to set?
What if you dont have a repeater. Me and a neighbor got one for when there are field fires but rhe dont want to connect
Great video thanks for uploading! 73's
Usefull, thank you! Just a question: why the display shows CH 199 if we are operating channel 000? 73 IZ1UKH roberto.
5 year old comment but...The display shows CH 199 on the "B" slot which is an entirely different channel. The one he set was indeed CH 000 but he set the display on "A" slot to frequency.
@@lalruatfela3394 Tnx, from 2016, travelling in time with my DeLorean.... 73!
This might be hairsplitting just a bit, it's my understanding that this radio has dual monitoring capabilities not do receiving capabilities as it only has one receiver. In any event thanks for the video...
TheSmokinApe I was thinking when I posted this that someone was going to come in and point that out. I thought it would take longer though :) But yes, you are correct. If this thing had dual receivers at this price they would not be able to keep them on the shelves!
LOL! I have been trying to program mine all morning with the software. Please have CHiRP support this hardware soon...
have you tried the chirp program to program the radio i have tried i keep getting raido id failed was just wondering if you tried the software
Stupid question, how do u get the end of transmission beep?
how far it can reach the distance?
Hi, anyone can advice? how to change the frequency band? In the manual advice as to press F and hold the power on. then it asked for the 6 digit password. please advise 6 digit password.
can the power be lowered on this radio or is it always going to be 25 W on VHF?
thanks. mine is on the way and i'll hook up a watt-meter too. cheers.
My radio will not program a freq of 147.030 it will not program any higher than 146.995 this happens after a reset. Any ideas? 73 Kc0txw
Sorry for not replying sooner. I sold this radio long ago. I don't know what could be the cause.
is there a offset in this unit for UHF i know some radios have them
There is a menu item for offset but it applies to all bands. If you set it to use -.600 then that will apply to every frequency whether VHF or UHF. It's actually easier to program a memory than to adjust offset on the VFO every time you need to change it.
Hello, Can someone tell me, is the cooling fan is supposed to run as long as the radio is turned on?
Mine does not have a fan so I cannot answer this one. Sorry
I cant seem to get sound out of mine What do I do? like the speaker mute stays on
I had that problem when it would be in scan mode and stopped on a signal. To restore audio I would have to quickly tap the PTT.
What kind of antenna is this?
This is connected to a Workman UVS-200. Great antenna, especially for the money.
can this be used as a simplex repeater
No
Not too happy with this rig...got it on 9-21...programmed it, hooked up to 5/8 wave GP...received excellent audio reports on 2 meters...noticed rig was very hot to touch...hmmm. cooling fan does not work...after about 30 minutes of receive mode only, rig overheated and sound from speaker sounds like bacon frying...sending it back to retailer for replacement...
hello km4giy this is km4vto
Hello. I installed this radio in my car last week but just passed my Technician exam today. Does your fan come on pretty frequently on this radio? Mine does but it's most likely from being in the car with some warm weather. 73's
My unit does not have a fan so no, it does not come on very often :)
Haha. Now I know why, apparently I have the newer model which comes with a fan JT-6188plus. Sweet little radio for basic use. Thanks again.
Thank you for this video. Why the stupid Chinese make it so damn hard to program these radios is baffling! What's the point of the offset and the the + or - if you can't set a repeater up with them??
I think it would be worth it to spend the extra money and buy a Kenwood or Yaesu! K0DXJ
Jim Holmes I agree.