Abbree AR-2520 Dual Band VHF/UHF Mobile Radio Review

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The Abbree AR-2520 is a super compact Dual Bander for VHF and UHF bands. Ideal for Ham Radio, PMR and maybe even some marine monitoring.
A very cost radio coming in around $65 USD from Aliexpress and other Chinese Retailers. This unit packs a punch with almost 25W output. It might be idea for anyone starting off in Ham Radio without spending a fortune or even great for in the car where space is limited.
Buy it here:
www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
Don't forget to check if it comes with a USB programming cable as not all retailers include them. I had to spend an extra $10 to get mine.
0:00 Introduction
1:21 Specifications
2:13 Features
3:48 Microphone
4:33 Front Controls
6:11 GPS Function
7:28 FM Radio
8:00 External Speaker?
8:25 Power Test
10:00 Firmware Glitch
11:00 Menu
11:24 CPS Software
12:38 Custom Logo!
13:15 Airband
15:07 On Air Tests
26:35 Conclusion
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@spudhut2246 Ай бұрын

I have to say, you guys over the pond do a great review on radios than the ones here in the US perform. Easy to follow and simple to understand. I appreciate you taking the time putting this out. Im hoping this could be the next open source radio that we get to play with

@RingwayManchester 2 ай бұрын

Another absolutely quality review as always.

@Transmission1 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Lewis, appreciate the support! 🙂

@RingwayManchester 2 ай бұрын

@@Transmission1 I’ve yet to find better quality reviews with as much detail! Cheers

@sylenzyostampa 2 ай бұрын

Hi , tx for your work 😉I bought one too As soon as it arrived, I took it out of the box and make a big mistake, I reversed the polarity of the power supply... I was very smart... it started with a white screen and some smoke😤

@m0ogy 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review Simon, it does need the issues sorting though, all the best Dave 🙂

@Transmission1 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Dave! Yes it has the potential to be excellent if they can work around the rough edges and refine the firmware a little. For the price it’s hard to argue with the radio and it works for anyone looking for a cheap dual bander or maybe someone just getting started in amateur radio or even for the PMR 446 fans! 🙂

@giovenri Ай бұрын

I've had this radio for a couple of months, the rear audio output works for me, I connected it via cable with a Zealot bt speaker. The sound continues to come out of the radio speaker as well, I lower it a lot while raising the sound of the external speaker. The audio quality improves a lot. I have GPS version (V2.02(1.3E) 2024-01-23)

@DnBclassictunes 2 ай бұрын

Another good video Simon. Nice to speak the other day. 73s

@Transmission1 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Always nice to speak on the air! Catch you soon!

@roryo1386 2 ай бұрын

Great review! I have been looking for a cheap mobile rig for my truck. I might have to take a look at this one even with the firmware issues.

@tonym7cvk430 2 ай бұрын

Nice review Simon

@Transmission1 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

@CavanSounds 2 ай бұрын

any chance you could upload the freq you use on the software? also, does the radio do close call?

@joelsonjornalimso 6 күн бұрын

Hi, Simon, I'm Brazilian. I recently purchased this radio, but it is not starting the system. Is there any function or shortcut on the buttons to reset? I appreciate the help.

@TwoTubesADV 2 ай бұрын

Very informative video. I just received my radio today and have started to familiarise myself with it. I have n't checked the firmware version yet. One question, does your screen go blank after no activity after about 15 seconds? Thats quiet annoying. Do you know how to turn that off?

@Transmission1 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Try going to option number 10 in the menu - it's labelled "LCD Timer" and set this to "Off" - this should stop the screen going off after a short period of time. Mine stays on all the time. Hope this helps! 🙂

@TwoTubesADV 2 ай бұрын

@@Transmission1 Thanks, worked a treat!

@giorgionicoloso8885 2 ай бұрын

Ottima recensione 👍 Ottima Ricetrasmittente ! La mia e stata consegnata oggi , e concordo in pieno su tutto quello che hai detto !!

@anonimoanonimo4950 2 ай бұрын

Funziona anche in am? Canali europei?

@ik1qfj Ай бұрын

non la trovi bassa di modulazione?

@ccsukdigital Ай бұрын

Rear 3.5mm jack does give audio output, it needs a TRS plug (ie stereo rather than mono configuration).

@QuikboySousa Ай бұрын

??? And it works???

@QuikboySousa Ай бұрын

Do you already made it? And it works...have any vídeo?

@adrianerusso5898 26 күн бұрын

Would like to know if the sensitivity of this radio in reception compared to Yaesu and Icom on a scale of 0 to 10 what rating would you give?

@eb7hgv 5 күн бұрын

Hello! Could you give me the link to download the UV2520 radio program software? thank you

@EMPTYor 2 ай бұрын

I go hunting with friends sometimes and the max distance between us 10km, is the walkie talkie like quansheng uv-k5 enough? I don’t need fancy expensive gears.

@uzaiyaro 2 ай бұрын

The UV-K5 is a no brainer. It’s so cheap. I have one. If you get one, put custom firmware on it. I did manage to get around 10km with a NA-771 clone. I have a signal stick on the way and will test this when I get it.

@Mr.Thermistor7228 Ай бұрын

Getting a better antenna makes a huge difference

@uzaiyaro Ай бұрын

@@Mr.Thermistor7228 I have my signal stick now and it seems to work well, but I haven’t properly tested it yet.

@paulob.5996 Ай бұрын

Where can I download the CPS software for the Abbree AR 2520? Thanks

@DF6PF Ай бұрын

Thanks for the nice video. I still are not able to gave names to the channels. Can you make a little video about this or explain it. The manual instruction don´t work.

@bikeham Ай бұрын

Mine gets clobbered by pager interference. After I loaded the memory channels with the supplied software, it no longer powered up. Sent back.

@5675492 Ай бұрын

Does this come with a power supply so that the unit can be used indoors ? If not how do you power it indoors ? Thanks ! Edit : Also what is the difference between AR-2520 V1 and V2 if you know ?

@srdjanstevanovic293 29 күн бұрын

just gps

@shb0313 Ай бұрын

Is it possible to lock the frequency through programming?

@HansReuvers Ай бұрын

Is it posible to connect the radio with a TNC to do digital modes like VARA en FT8? Does anyone know the mic-pin layout?

@custisstandish1961 27 күн бұрын

Does anyone know how to manually program for repeaters, especially input/output directions. It seems to do the opposite of what I input???

@guerrillashadowman 2 ай бұрын

I’ve not been able to program repeaters on my 2520 I know it’s possible to do via a computer but there appears to be no shift or shift direction option in the radio menu, and only ctss. Very frustrating. Also receive sensitivity seems pretty poor and the lack of a proper signal meter makes the radio a bit of a let down for me.

@spudhut2246 Ай бұрын

Try manually adding the required offset in your transmission and CTSS tone where required.

@guerrillashadowman Ай бұрын

@@spudhut2246 but there is no offset option in the menu, that’s the point

@DF6PF Ай бұрын

First programm the RX frequency; than long press the 1 on the micro; red colour- here you can programm the TX frequency; than long press the # you con find it under point 4.5 on page 14

@guerrillashadowman Ай бұрын

@@DF6PF thanks I’ll give it a try

@Ciobolina Ай бұрын

HELLO EVERYONE, I GOT THE RADIO TODAY, CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME FROM WHICH MENU I ENTER THE SHIFT (-) TO ACCESS THE REPEATERS AND HOW TO PUT THE OFFSET (-600) ETC THANKS, THERE ARE NO INSTRUCTIONS IN THE PACKAGE

@dejwisdejwis6119 Ай бұрын

Hello, I also cannot find the frequency shift settings to talk on the repeater... Please answer me in this matter...

@sanduflorin8755 Ай бұрын

No shift is entered, the reception and emission frequencies are entered successively. See chapter 4.5 from page 14 in the manual.

@arturoosheaarmenta6729 Ай бұрын

hola me podrian decir donde comprar el software ar 2520 gracias

@bobmcnelis3648 2 ай бұрын

How difficult is the programming?

@user-hk4qx7is4z Ай бұрын

Apakah bisa mode ssb atau hanya mode FM

@JoeFramo-uw9fp 2 ай бұрын

I like it

@zellobrasil5822 2 ай бұрын

Fax tx em 290 mhz?

@bikeham 2 ай бұрын

I'm struggling to find a firmware download link?

@thedayofevil Ай бұрын

How fast is the scan?

@paulkolbe-hurley7194 Ай бұрын

I have found the speaker lead could be modded to wire in 2 additional cables

@paulkolbe-hurley7194 Ай бұрын

Wow

@NAsloath 2 ай бұрын

I cannot get mine to communicate with my laptop, got the cable, downloaded the software, checked device manager, selected the com port and all I get is communication error.

@Scorpster 2 ай бұрын

I heard GPS has to be off.

@bvdmedia Ай бұрын

This radio have BK4819 like quansheng

@zellobrasil5822 2 ай бұрын

Como fazer o RESET

@stichoza 2 ай бұрын

Is there a way to enable auto power on? I have to manually turn the radio on each time I start the car

@Transmission1 2 ай бұрын

It does not appear to have auto power on. I've looked through the menu and and it doesn't seem to be an option. They could add this in a future firmware but for now it's not possible.

@WATTYUK 2 ай бұрын

Wait until you lock the keys without knowing lol

@robertbrown3413 2 ай бұрын

Airband reception sounds like a Chinese translation

@Transmission1 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, it's not great on the airband although most distant aircraft and control sounded reasonable. It's not lacking in sensitivity compared to some other radios, just the muffled audio problem - similar to the Quanshengs without modified firmware. Almost like it's using FM demodulation instead of AM.

@user-lc6dy9wb2b Ай бұрын

Ham Geek MT-8900

@davidl8523 2 ай бұрын

airband sounds like stuck on FM and not AM

@samallan6616 2 ай бұрын

I'm sick of 'ham' radios with no VFO knob!!!

@Transmission1 2 ай бұрын

Yeah I know what you mean, makes it so much easier to operate but it's down to the size of this unit. Take a look at the Hiroyasu IC-980Pro (great name), that seems to have both volume and VFO in a small package like this.