@Techminds please RTFM. Press and hold the BAND button to enable VFO free tune mode. No channels. Just a proper VFO with adjustable step sizes in the menu. Then if you set the PF button to CH.PUSH, You can navigate the VFO using only the microphone. It's really nice to use that way. 73
@@TechMindsOfficial you're very welcome. Your videos are fantastic by the way. There are some really powerful features built into this radio that many will not see. Also once in VFO mode, check the STEP menu and set this to your preference. 1k or 5k is an excellent choice for most SSB operations, for fast scanning of the band for activity (especially with the microphone buttons) 73
Part of the idea of the clicks is to prevent it being knocked off frequency when its used in a car. I had an FT747GX that had that type of dial and did make it easier in the car. It has its place, and i think these CB multimodes are a compromise.
Many emergency situations around the world have been taken care of by CB Radio Operators, so any radio that includes the 11 meters band is a plus. We are experiencing a very unstable period of World peace and It would be wise to be prepared to respond to any situation in any frequency available. 73
If the transceiver actually includes the 15 meter (21 MHz) band with full values, it would be a game changer in the class of common 10-11 meter radios. There are more chances of QSO when 10 meters is weak through the 15 meter band. It would be an inexpensive option to establish as a holiday and mobile device.
Yes this is the same radio as the AT6666 Pro. However it is completely new in every regard to the original AT6666. It is not just a power upgrade, it's an entirely new radio.
@@m0ogy I've only ever dealt with the marketing department (based in the US), and always had great comms with them. If you ever need to contact them and don't get a reply, send me a private email and I'll see what I can do. Cheers
Great review. Their is a work around that channel display.You can put that in VFO mode . then just tune frequency. no need to step threw the 40 CH mess. Yon can however is re program one of the bands of 40 the the UK CB band. I have the QT 60 and it is great. I keep it in VFO mode. it is just 10/11/12 meter .missing CW , I do not use it. Not a requirement hear in the USA. I did get it going digital modes like FT8 and SSTV. Just keep power down due to duty cycle of the mode of digital. On that QT80 that is also the anytone AT 6666 PRO. you can use that software download from anytone. The QT 60 is the AT 5555 N II . Their is a PRO model now that has CW. I Digi Rig will interface to it for digital modes. hear in the US them 4 bands are flat lately. lots of background noise. But 6 meters has been open ! The SUN has been busy with solar storms. 20 meters is best band right now. Summer static too high for me for 80/160 meters to be used. 73
I don't know why these companies don't drop the 11m band and add the 20m band. If they did they would have a really big selling radio. Let's face it, 10-20 and 40m bands are the big three bands for hf operators.
kinda its the anytone 6666pro and if u buy 100 or more from anytone they will change the name and box for u to whatever u want i think if the name was the PRESIDNET TRUMP (make it orange lol )it will sell big wish i had the money to buy 100 and have them do that maybe somebody will read this and make that happen that would be cool.
Love the 80w. But, the limited audio in/out option = me not interested (would be nice to at least have an audio in jack, to allow use with digital modes)
If its anything like the AT-6666, it will be a ripper of a radio. The only thing I don't like about it and is still the same here is the top row of buttons should have been on the bottom. Not too bad to operate on the bench, but in the dash of a car it's a real pain trying to read and confirm commands. My big fat scratchers block the screen as you try to change bands and modes and functions. The main things you need to change on a regular basis are those top buttons. 80W compared to the std 60-65w is not much of a change and as I have the AT-6666, there's no discernable reason for me to upgrade. Having said that if I never had the older version, I would snap one of these up. Now what would be even better is if they upgrade the AT-5555N2 to this spec. I have one of these too and it is just a little bigger and so much easier to see and operate. Another REAL upgrade in my opinion would be having back lit buttons on all of their 10m radios but can't expect too much as the likes of Icom and others don't have back lit buttons even on their stuff including base units. Great reception, great received transmissions and a good sounding speaker for abused and aged ears that for me at least is, better than most to cut through road noise. I've heard from quite a few lucky people that have this radio already and can confirm they do sound great and general consensus among their owners is they are very happy with its performance.
@@Timber-Wolf You need to make an adapter for the front microphone socket or modify the microphone to add a key jack. There is information on the Radioddity website about the modification. 73
You make an adaptor for the front microphone socket or add a 3.5 mm jack to the microphone. There is even some instructions on the Radioddity website about how to do this.
isn't the a possibility to increase the Treble in the SSB RX in this QT80 ? the noise reduction attenuates the higher tones of the voice to much, to my hearing. the user manual says it has 0.25µV for 10dB Sinad Sensitivity, i think that is a bit unsensitive for 21MHz and higher QRG, weak SSB voice signals will get lost. it would be great if they made something like the QT80 for 80m & 40m.
the style of the housing, knobs, and buttons reminds me of recent Yaesu HTs. The screen obviously doesn't. For my own use I wish that the handmic connector wasn't on the front in the vicinity of the knobs. Seems like it's in the way a bit.
I need a 10M transceiver that is different, not a redesigned very limited CB radio. I would like to have: directly useable on digital modes with a USB or ethernet computer or network interface, Use with a transverter, 10M IF and RF of 6M, 2M, 222 MHz 70cm, 33 cm, 23 cm, etc, etc. direct frequency readout of the transverter RF, for either hi or low LO beat, forget the audio PA, direct PTT output and input so I can add a sequencer to interface the transverter, IPA, PA and mast mounted preamplifier, some way to fix the RF power output to no more than 10W, stabilized internal LO synthesis to either an external reference frequency or 10 MHz, or may be an internal GPS direct compatibility to a DB9 for use with M17 Module digital audio, CW capability with a memory keyer, state of the art third order intermodulation distortion (3OIMD) spec for better linearity, The G106 with PC interface has more capability, for a lower price. IMHO. No, I will not purchase one of these, nor will it appear on my wish list..... Tnx Stan
So does a man buy a Quad 6 pro or a Radiodity QT 80 which is thr exact same radio with a different badge.. Radiodity offered me $40 off the price idk it's tough
@@socallars3748 whilst it is a USB mini connector it is not a USB port. It is a serial port but they have used the USB mini connector to fit in the small space. It comes with the cable needed, so there is really nothing to complain about here.
Inside it has a magic bridge, it changes places and that's it. You have all four bands, all in one and 80 watts to burn it, since it does not have fans
@@KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4I've seen on Fred in the sheds video of this radio that to do the 11 meter band mod it's just the button presses on the front of the radio. To get the 15 meter band mod you have to move the jumper.
The next chinese transceiver will be a QT150 or 60, those will be the watts than it will transmit. These transceivers are very hot, and do not have a fan, becoming a small pan where you can fry eggs with bacon for breakfast. It's not very nice to have the lids boiling, and the equipment about to melt smelling like burnt all around.
A functional CW transceiver without a CW key jack. Even if this nice radio didn't have the "made in China" tag, the origin of the manufacturer would be obvious...😅
You need to make an adapter for a dedicated CW key input. Or, modify the microphone (easy) as shown on the Radioddity website, for a 3.5mm input jack. 73
Radoddity just take cheap Chinese radios and slap on a bigger price tag. If you contact them for support, they will know nothing about the product. That is my experience anyway.
I dont get the hype on this radio . Granted its a nice radio , but everybody keeps posting like it is some revolutionary new radio ? It may have been fairly recently introduced as the qt80 , but the reality is that it is just a rebranded anytone at-6666 , and the anytone-at-6666 has been out for years , so there is nothing really new or revolutionary about it other than the marketing and the fact that its got a new paint job . Just sayin
Very high quality performance radio with features that suit both ham and CB if that's your style. Take it or leave it. But your assumption about the quality is wrong. 73
@Techminds please RTFM. Press and hold the BAND button to enable VFO free tune mode. No channels. Just a proper VFO with adjustable step sizes in the menu. Then if you set the PF button to CH.PUSH, You can navigate the VFO using only the microphone. It's really nice to use that way. 73
Oooohh that's good to know! I will have to unbox it and try that! Thanks for sharing this info!
@@TechMindsOfficial you're very welcome. Your videos are fantastic by the way. There are some really powerful features built into this radio that many will not see. Also once in VFO mode, check the STEP menu and set this to your preference. 1k or 5k is an excellent choice for most SSB operations, for fast scanning of the band for activity (especially with the microphone buttons) 73
These guys are finally making sense with their radios
Will buy one when 20M is part of the deal.
Part of the idea of the clicks is to prevent it being knocked off frequency when its used in a car. I had an FT747GX that had that type of dial and did make it easier in the car. It has its place, and i think these CB multimodes are a compromise.
It has a VFO mode that was not shown in the video that works really well. It even works nicely with the buttons on the microphone. 73
"MAHUSIVE". I like it.
I'm glad someone produced a radio not just for 10M but one that will go down to 15 especially when 10 goes dark in a few years.
Apparently though sensitivity is not as good as a dedicated HF radio on 15m
Many emergency situations around the world have been taken care of by CB Radio Operators, so any radio that includes the 11 meters band is a plus. We are experiencing a very unstable period of World peace and It would be wise to be prepared to respond to any situation in any frequency available. 73
Thanks Mat!
If the transceiver actually includes the 15 meter (21 MHz) band with full values, it would be a game changer in the class of common 10-11 meter radios. There are more chances of QSO when 10 meters is weak through the 15 meter band. It would be an inexpensive option to establish as a holiday and mobile device.
Great review Mat, thanks for sharing. FWIW, I like the 4k Audio 👍 73 Cheers 🍺
Thanks 👍
Isn’t it just the new Anytone AT-6666 Pro that released last month? The “pro” being that upgrade to 80 watts over the previous AT-6666
I don't have the AT-6666 PRO, but from what I have seen online it's exactly the same.
Yes this is the same radio as the AT6666 Pro. However it is completely new in every regard to the original AT6666. It is not just a power upgrade, it's an entirely new radio.
@TechMindsOfficial the heating is larger the the 6666 pro unit
Awesome radio fantastic
Very interesting, thanks for another great video.
Looks like a winner
Identical to my Anytone AT6666 PRO, also are you the chap on the Radioddity TH-cam channel advertising it?
You’ve got some great videos on the AT6666 Pro, identical to this as you say. And yep, I make their promo videos.
@@TechMindsOfficial Thanks, I appreciate that, OK on the promo videos, Radioddity never can be courteous to answer my Emails when I contacted them. 🙄
@@m0ogy I've only ever dealt with the marketing department (based in the US), and always had great comms with them. If you ever need to contact them and don't get a reply, send me a private email and I'll see what I can do. Cheers
Great review. Their is a work around that channel display.You can put that in VFO mode . then just tune frequency. no need to step threw the 40 CH mess. Yon can however is re program one of the bands of 40 the the UK CB band. I have the QT 60 and it is great. I keep it in VFO mode. it is just 10/11/12 meter .missing CW , I do not use it. Not a requirement hear in the USA. I did get it going digital modes like FT8 and SSTV. Just keep power down due to duty cycle of the mode of digital. On that QT80 that is also the anytone AT 6666 PRO. you can use that software download from anytone. The QT 60 is the AT 5555 N II . Their is a PRO model now that has CW. I Digi Rig will interface to it for digital modes. hear in the US them 4 bands are flat lately. lots of background noise. But 6 meters has been open ! The SUN has been busy with solar storms. 20 meters is best band right now. Summer static too high for me for 80/160 meters to be used. 73
I don't know why these companies don't drop the 11m band and add the 20m band. If they did they would have a really big selling radio. Let's face it, 10-20 and 40m bands are the big three bands for hf operators.
Our CRT9900 in new Clothes.
kinda its the anytone 6666pro and if u buy 100 or more from anytone they will change the name and box for u to whatever u want i think if the name was the PRESIDNET TRUMP (make it orange lol )it will sell big wish i had the money to buy 100 and have them do that maybe somebody will read this and make that happen that would be cool.
Does the CRT9900 also do 15m (21 Mhz) then?
Carrier is leaking ... not much but... but it's leaking ;-) Fine presentation.
Love the 80w. But, the limited audio in/out option = me not interested (would be nice to at least have an audio in jack, to allow use with digital modes)
You can send audio in and out via the front mic socket. And it supports VOX data / digital modes. I have used mine on FT8 with great results.
Looks nice! 😀
Does this version of the QT80 / AT6666Pro still have talk back as previous models did?
Sitting this one out.
If its anything like the AT-6666, it will be a ripper of a radio.
The only thing I don't like about it and is still the same here is the top row of buttons should have been on the bottom.
Not too bad to operate on the bench, but in the dash of a car it's a real pain trying to read and confirm commands.
My big fat scratchers block the screen as you try to change bands and modes and functions.
The main things you need to change on a regular basis are those top buttons.
80W compared to the std 60-65w is not much of a change and as I have the AT-6666, there's no discernable reason for me to upgrade.
Having said that if I never had the older version, I would snap one of these up.
Now what would be even better is if they upgrade the AT-5555N2 to this spec.
I have one of these too and it is just a little bigger and so much easier to see and operate.
Another REAL upgrade in my opinion would be having back lit buttons on all of their 10m radios but can't expect too much as the likes of Icom and others don't have back lit buttons even on their stuff including base units.
Great reception, great received transmissions and a good sounding speaker for abused and aged ears that for me at least is, better than most to cut through road noise.
I've heard from quite a few lucky people that have this radio already and can confirm they do sound great and general consensus among their owners is they are very happy with its performance.
It’s a Anytone AT-6666 Pro. Even says in the FCC ID. They came out June/July from what I can find online
Suspect Radioddity haven't included the item on the referral link. I am definitely not seeing it when clicking through.
give it a day or so just released today.
Did I miss the CW Key input ? or did they omit that small addition.
@@Timber-Wolf You need to make an adapter for the front microphone socket or modify the microphone to add a key jack. There is information on the Radioddity website about the modification. 73
@@mostlypostie1 Thanks for the info 73, G5MAP
Where is the CW key input? What's the bandwidth rx on CW and SSB?
You make an adaptor for the front microphone socket or add a 3.5 mm jack to the microphone. There is even some instructions on the Radioddity website about how to do this.
Nice I have one on the way 73 de KN6JHC San Diego California USA
isn't the a possibility to increase the Treble in the SSB RX in this QT80 ? the noise reduction attenuates the higher tones of the voice to much, to my hearing. the user manual says it has 0.25µV for 10dB Sinad Sensitivity, i think that is a bit unsensitive for 21MHz and higher QRG, weak SSB voice signals will get lost. it would be great if they made something like the QT80 for 80m & 40m.
the style of the housing, knobs, and buttons reminds me of recent Yaesu HTs. The screen obviously doesn't.
For my own use I wish that the handmic connector wasn't on the front in the vicinity of the knobs. Seems like it's in the way a bit.
I need a 10M transceiver that is different, not a redesigned very limited CB radio.
I would like to have:
directly useable on digital modes with a USB or ethernet computer or network interface,
Use with a transverter, 10M IF and RF of 6M, 2M, 222 MHz 70cm, 33 cm, 23 cm, etc, etc.
direct frequency readout of the transverter RF, for either hi or low LO beat,
forget the audio PA,
direct PTT output and input so I can add a sequencer to interface the transverter, IPA, PA and mast mounted preamplifier,
some way to fix the RF power output to no more than 10W,
stabilized internal LO synthesis to either an external reference frequency or 10 MHz, or may be an internal GPS
direct compatibility to a DB9 for use with M17 Module digital audio,
CW capability with a memory keyer,
state of the art third order intermodulation distortion (3OIMD) spec for better linearity,
The G106 with PC interface has more capability, for a lower price. IMHO.
No, I will not purchase one of these, nor will it appear on my wish list.....
Tnx Stan
real hams talk on ssb or am not digital signals and cw fools lol
@@CBPunisher1900 Real Hams don't denigrate "other people's" choices of modes
Clearly sad ham Stan likes sharing what he prefers in a radio and knocking anything that doesn't meet his spec.
Curious about CW Mode if radio has Iambic Keyer Built and how to wire key to radio since there is NO port? Anyway I ordered one.
Discount Link not working..?? Thanks
What’s a good battery to power this rig. I suppose the old cigarette lighter won’t suffice.
Nope..... straight to the battery rather
welp looks like im getting another radio
Sounds like it´s slightly off frequency, or maybe it´s the receiving radio.
If the LPF it ships with is for 10m …. I wonder how clean it is on transmit?
Extremely clean. I have tested it. There are no harmonic issues on any band. -58dBc on 15m band, and better in all others. Excellent results.
@@mostlypostie1 👍 73
So does a man buy a Quad 6 pro or a Radiodity QT 80 which is thr exact same radio with a different badge.. Radiodity offered me $40 off the price idk it's tough
YOUR PHOTO SHOWING PINED 2 AND 1 ..... sopose to be showing pined 2 and 3 connecting in the video!!!
I was showing where the header was. I’m pretty sure 100% of people would be able to read numbers.
It's a beautiful radio...I have the anytone one...exactly the same...it's a much better radio than the anytone 6666 or the radioddity qt60
It HAS a continuous VFO. Press and hold the BAND button to enable VFO mode. RTFM. It has a good manual, actually worth a read. 73
I think id put a 90 deg so239 to pl259 adaptor
USB mini? What century is this?
@@socallars3748 whilst it is a USB mini connector it is not a USB port. It is a serial port but they have used the USB mini connector to fit in the small space. It comes with the cable needed, so there is really nothing to complain about here.
@@mostlypostie1 Gotcha. Techminds called it a USB port so I figured it must be.
Can you do 11 m mod thru menu
Inside it has a magic bridge, it changes places and that's it. You have all four bands, all in one and 80 watts to burn it, since it does not have fans
@@L.Javier-g9n so mod is easy
@@KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4I've seen on Fred in the sheds video of this radio that to do the 11 meter band mod it's just the button presses on the front of the radio. To get the 15 meter band mod you have to move the jumper.
Italians using Echos, well I never!
Nice looking radio but i will stick with my Kenwood ts440s and my President Lincoln mark 1 radio's.
i want one
This transceiver does not have a fan, it can burn out at any time. it gets very hot.
The next chinese transceiver will be a QT150 or 60, those will be the watts than it will transmit.
These transceivers are very hot, and do not have a fan, becoming a small pan where you can fry eggs with bacon for breakfast. It's not very nice to have the lids boiling, and the equipment about to melt smelling like burnt all around.
A functional CW transceiver without a CW key jack.
Even if this nice radio didn't have the "made in China" tag, the origin of the manufacturer would be obvious...😅
You need to make an adapter for a dedicated CW key input. Or, modify the microphone (easy) as shown on the Radioddity website, for a 3.5mm input jack. 73
yes is a chinese transceiver
Radoddity just take cheap Chinese radios and slap on a bigger price tag. If you contact them for support, they will know nothing about the product. That is my experience anyway.
OEM is more popular that you realize, not just with radios for sure.
I dont get the hype on this radio . Granted its a nice radio , but everybody keeps posting like it is some revolutionary new radio ? It may have been fairly recently introduced as the qt80 , but the reality is that it is just a rebranded anytone at-6666 , and the anytone-at-6666 has been out for years , so there is nothing really new or revolutionary about it other than the marketing and the fact that its got a new paint job . Just sayin
See nothing worth changing my CRT9900 for.
Maybe you need glasses? Hihi
Great radio, if you use CB. TYT-9800 is cheaper and gets more bands.
CB quality radio with expanded coverage. No thanks.
Very high quality performance radio with features that suit both ham and CB if that's your style. Take it or leave it. But your assumption about the quality is wrong. 73
Way too expensive for what it is
It's actually a bargain for what it is.
Compared to What.?
4k sounds better