A wife who will play radio with you! Congrats, I'm jealous. Thanks for another informative review
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
She has been good about using MURS when we travel, but never had much success beyond a mile when I hit the trail given the RF power output limit. We're good up to 25 watts with the new business license.
@TheGeekiestGuy9 ай бұрын
It's awesome that your lady is starting to play radio with you. I have a group of older folks I'm helping learn enough to take their tests. A couple of them are happy i can explain things in a way they understand. I might put up some content on my channel regarding radio theory and see how it does. Again, thanks for the content. 73🤙🏽
@larrystokes87879 ай бұрын
I’ve used an 868 for over 4 years. Chest pack, backpack, belt holster, light rain, snowing, dropped in the mud, it’s a tool , and on SAR missions. I just upgrade my batteries every other year. I even mount it in a magazine pouch on my SxS and use a headset. Still working, no complaints.
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
Ok, I'm impressed. Thanks for taking the time to share your history with the radio. It's encouraging.
@larrystokes87879 ай бұрын
I forgot too add that I use a myriad of antennas. Standard antenna- Signal stick antenna- (looped and extended) Abbreviation-(folded and unfolded) Elk beam antenna- Ed Fong vertical antenna- All work fine.
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
@@larrystokes8787 Here's my field list of antennas: 1. Ed Fong roll-up (I always carry this with a carabiner and micro paracord. It was in my fanny pack.) 2. SignalStick or Comet BNC24 3. 2m backpacker Yagi (Arrow II, 3-piece boom)
@hikerboyz9 ай бұрын
As an Anytone 878 EDC user, I just ordered that kydex radio pouch. Thanks for the link.
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
I love supporting American business. Josh, the owner of MC Kydex, is a great guy. I really like the hands-free design. Enjoy your new holster.
@jhutch14707 ай бұрын
@@TheTechPrepper I wonder if he will make a holster for the 878 with the extended battery.
@racerveza49049 ай бұрын
I've had an 878 for 2+ years. I run or ruck with it 4-5 times per week though all four+ seasons here in WI. When I run, the radio is in a Salomon hydration vest, buttons facing away from my body. When I ruck, it's in a Spectre Gear pouch on the side of my GR1, with a speaker mic run over my shoulder and clipped to my sternum strap. Probably about 1000 miles per year. No issues yet. If you're concerned about water or sweat, you might try moving the radio off your shoulder where it's likely to collect a lot of sweat, stow it somewhere less sweaty, and use a Bluetooth headset and PTT. Thanks as always for pushing the boundaries of practical radio.
@bboor1119 ай бұрын
Looking forward to a video on your FCC Business license not a lot of videos on that subject im looking into getting one the 878 is also my current radio i use in the back country no issues with the radio to report
@MikeAndHisRadios9 ай бұрын
I love my Anytone 878. One of the great features is there doesn't seem to be any parasitic draw. Mine was in a closet for over a year and the battery was still very high. Downside? Proprietary charging cradles suck. having a simple USB-C would be far better for a prepping scenario.
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
I did not know that. That's a great feature. There's an aftermarket USB-C chargeable battery now.
@Sean-AI7EQ9 ай бұрын
The Anytone 878 is IP54 so I think it will hold up for a bit. I've used my Anytone 868 outside hiking in the heat, rain, and snow. I wear mine either in a radio chest harness or in a pocket of a jacket. I've had mine covered in sweat and water with no problems.
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
Excellent. This is what I wanted to know. Glad to hear that it's working well under these conditions.
@Sebastian-ur7lg8 ай бұрын
@@TheTechPrepperAgree with the OP, I have been volunteering for marathons/races in Pittsburgh PA with our constant rainy weather my 878 has never skipped a beat.
@aaronakiyama9 ай бұрын
I haven't sweated on my 878s but I have had them out in poor weather. Both rain and snow. They've held up well so far.
@Davo7599 ай бұрын
I've held the anytone under a running faucet. It does hold up okay against say a water jet like from a shower head or a light rain, but under the faucet it did start messing up.The issue is with the kenwood connector, and the keypad. If you press the buttons on the keypad it will let water egress into the case. I did notice that when water got into the case the radio started becoming very sluggish and unresponsive. I was able to take the battery out and throw it in a boot dryer to get it running again (although I belive the P1 button never worked again). Will say it is not going to be the best for really wet environments (submersion) compared to something higher end. Will definitely beat a baofeng as far as durability goes though. The fact it has true AES compatibillty (I've tested with other brands) and is dual band with decent performance still makes it a good choice for the money. Just know you're gonna have to keep a ziplock bag or something to throw it in if you are expecting heavy rains or if you have to go swimming.
@ArchCityCraftsman7 ай бұрын
3d print knob caps that are oversized, thats what we do at the firehouse, probably can find free printable files online.
@anonymous_friend9 ай бұрын
What if you wear an earpiece, and use a disco32 ptt? The earpieces/tubes are plastic and cheap, and easy to replace. We use them a lot in film production, and just open a new one for each shoot. Then you can keep the radio in a pouch on the chest rig. The earpieces also allow you to wear ear pro over them. Common practice for sound mixers in the field, and we sweat all over 50k worth of gear daily.
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
The only ear piece that doesn't fall out for me are the Apple headphones (wires and AirPod), but I try to avoid them for two reasons: interferes with my situational awareness, and moisture built up in the ear due to my volume of sweat has lead to multiple mid ear infections. I've had good luck with my MSA Sordins as they are amplified ear pro and the over the ear design mostly eliminates the sweat build up. I have the Disco32 PTT downlead for the Yaesu VX-6R and will likely get one for my Motorola XPR7550. I really don't trust the AntTone given its case design.
@understandthetimes57219 ай бұрын
I love the ad hoc vids. I know you have your gear and kit dialed in but I use biking gloves when I walk/hike/run. The fingers are exposed but you still have padding for your hands if you trip on a rock or root. On really cold days i use gloves. With the time change, it is dark when I get home from work now so I'm carrying a cheap baofeng that doubles as a light as I go out for a workout. I don't do it as a routine but at times I've stuck a microfiber cloth in my shorts to wipe sweat. That is a nice looking holster. Keep up the great work! 73
@prillewitz3 ай бұрын
Love your vids. Good tips and nice to see your results when making contacts.
@TheTechPrepper3 ай бұрын
Glad you like them! Thanks.
@TheGeekiestGuy9 ай бұрын
Good on you for wanting to learn how to sew. It's been an invaluable skill that will literally save you at some point. Learn a running cross stitch first and you'll at least be able to close up any wound. Thanks for the content, brother. I currently rock my btech dmr-6x2 pro in my back pocket for lack of a holster. I got my printer in so I'm learning how to make larger and larger prints. I'll let you know when I get a decent holster printed. 😆🤙🏽
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
Got it. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction with that first type of stitch. I've always been a fan of building skills and knowledge capital. Good luck with your 3D printing efforts. Cheers.
@TheGeekiestGuy9 ай бұрын
@TheTechPrepper I found the stl files for my ft-100 so I might be trying to print up a little skeleton for it. Thanks for the inspiration. 🤙🏽
@beansmalone13059 ай бұрын
My girlfriend struggles with the tv remote so I picked up a Surecom simplex repeater. Now I can test antennas on my HT's against my home antenna.
@ke8mattj9 ай бұрын
Have to same one. It saved a lot of aggravation when doing range tests. For the longest time, I was just recording onto my PC via a SDR dongle, but being able to get basically instant feedback is better than finding out later which locations were not recorded on the SDR.
@rpestess9 ай бұрын
Your free style videos are always very interesting! One thought, how about wearing your radio on your waist line? Maybe lower back or hip and running a mic up to your shoulder. Would that keep the radio dryer? It works for me very well doing events but I am not running so don't know how stable it would be. Keep up the good work.
@Swamp-Fox9 ай бұрын
Love the ad-hoc videos! The AnyTone 878 is a lot of radio for the price, but definitely not intended for harsh environments or heavy use. My guess is that it may survive 6 months of daily use in your application. Perhaps if the Kydex holster had a neoprene flap that covered the top of the radio and a thin layer of neoprene inside the front cover it would help with the sweat intrusion. I am looking forward to see how it holds up.
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
Excellent! Glad to hear it. You have that right. This is part of the reason why this AnyTone has been in the box unopened and unused for almost a year. I am glad that I am testing it, but I am pretty sure that my path forward is to carry two radios: 1) My VX-6R and 2) my new-to-me Motorola XPR7550e. The later will be used with my business license for (more) secure, encrypted data and voice. The VX-6R has not failed and offers tons of interoperability. AM, FM and shortwave listening are perfect for anyone who is serious about preparedness. Cheers.
@thebugg3339 ай бұрын
Why don't you use an external mic and extend the antenna with a longer whip? Some coax to the radio, loop it up behind you, and perhaps something for the antenna to sit away from your face like above your head just slightly? You may get a better range, and then protect your radio especially if you don't need to change or scan a lot.
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
I ran the configuration that you are describing early last year with the Yaesu VX-6R. I did an entire series on it and the results surprised me. I executed range tests using ARS with the Abbree folding antenna, The RTO wearable and the stock Yaesu antenna. The rubber duck actually turned out to perform almost as well, but had a much simpler setup, offered more flexibility when it came to pulling the radio if needed, and did not compromise the IP68 rating.
@SteveBerwick9 ай бұрын
As the year winds down, would you consider doing a 'best of' for 2023? You have so many radios and configurations, I don't know what to invest in. Some are likely dead-ends you experimented with and moved past. And some are on the upper-end of affordability (ie any motorolas). A reliable and affordable family/neighborhood setup would also peak my interest.
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
I have this exact video planned for New Years day 2024. Without an explanation in this comment: here's my personal, minimum must-have list that covers every operational need that I have for local to country-level comms: 1. 1x Yaesu FT-818ND manpack 2. 2x Yaesu VX-6R's 3. 3x Motorola XPR7550e's 4. 1x Yaesu FT-857D manpack There is no one tool for the job. I'll explain my reasoning and specific scenarios in January.
@SteveBerwick9 ай бұрын
@@TheTechPrepper Much appreciated.
@bradh749 ай бұрын
Without family or friends "plying radio" is a lot like talking to yourself or listening to people argue at truck stops. Which trucks barely use CB anymore. The no random contacts thing was more real life than we thought because random contacts are few and far in between. Used to be on Channel 1 CB radio was the family channel and every weekend people were on enjoying each others company but not any more. I still like radios but it's tough nowadays.
@l.a.26469 ай бұрын
I really like that radio holster! I have an 878 and would love to get one of these because the form factor of that HT is a little bit on the thick side, I've been putting mine in my sling bag. So I'd like for you to check on a hand mic for these AT DMR HT's - maybe you could keep the rig in a drier spot and use a hand mic? As a retired firefighter and medic we used Motorola HT's and they used to be able to go into a fireground area and in harsh environment without failure. ( had one fall into a snow-bank and stayed there till spring! charged it and it worked just fine! I agree about the Yaesu rigs. - even though they are getting 'old' they still get the job done. I'm an old timer so the DMR stuff is still above me. well done! enjoy your videos! 73 de n3tgy
@thomashardy99949 ай бұрын
Have you checked out the TYT UV390. It’s a more robust water resistant cousin of the 380. It has an IP rating of 67.
@dasnegotiator9 ай бұрын
Love the videos I’m picking up tips to act accordingly.
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
Glad you like them! Thanks for the support. More brain dumps on the way.
@Tater260139 ай бұрын
Gaston, I had an 868 fail on me as in I lost 2 meter receive, but so far, I have not had the 878 fail on me, only time will tell as I have only had it a year now
@rezneps9 ай бұрын
The kydex case should have a wide velcro strap for securing it in the closed position rather than that skinny one with a snap button. Easier to open and close as well as covers it up for less ingress of dirt or water. The strap could have a paracord loop like the esstac shotgun cards for even easier grabbing since its hard to see right under your chin. Maybe another sewing project?
@hamprepph8 ай бұрын
Take a look at R&S M3TR, these are SDR radios that are rugged looking and is available in manpack config.
@79attaboy9 ай бұрын
That kydex holster is exactly what i have been looking for. Great vid. I hope they 878 goes for a stretch. At least a 1000 ttp miles is 10,000 of mine😅
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
That's the attitude. I really like the hands free, quick access. It's always been a pain pulling out the radio to manipulate the front panel. I'm a fan of the holster. I'll reserve my judgment for the AnyTone until I get more experience with it. Josh at MC Kydex is a good guy. He makes good stuff. I want one for my Yaesu VX-6R. Take care.
@DXJungle8 ай бұрын
Hello Gaston, I’ve used the 878 but it seems to have a delay in receive or the receiver is not as good as on my Yaesu radios. Even the Baofeng receives much better. I use the original Nagoya antennas.
@jhutch14707 ай бұрын
My buddy carries the 878 everyday, climbing telephone poles, in the rain, snow, heat, sweat, and everything else you can think of. It's been well over a year now, probably close to 2 years, and it still looks, and works perfectly. He's very happy with that thing.
@TheTechPrepper7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Real-world feedback is helpful. I am still carrying it...no issues yet.
@haxwithaxe8 ай бұрын
My guess is it will outlast any of the baofeng radios but not by much. Maybe less than 100mi.
@robsan78479 ай бұрын
You should join Army or Marines. You'll get all kinds of fun field days.
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
I wish I did this in my youth. It would have been nice to get that experience and serve this great country. Unfortunately, I got tied up with college then a career. Now, I'm in my 40s. If we ever get invaded, I'm all in.
@robsan78479 ай бұрын
@@TheTechPrepper Many of us would be next to you. Cheers Buddy.
@Sparkfly889 ай бұрын
3d print some new knobs for the 878. apparently, they are super easy to replace.
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
You're about the fourth person in the comments to call this out. I'll track down a seller on Etsy who is apparently doing this.
@Sparkfly889 ай бұрын
@@TheTechPrepper get a 3d printer! They are cheap and quite fun to use!
@kc8owl9 ай бұрын
I am a big fan of the real-time videos. I don't think the AnyTone will survive through the next summer if it even makes it to the summer. It is a great radio for what it is - general ham use.
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the confirmation. This was captured using just the GoPro (no tripod of any kind) and no media mod, so apologies for the wind noise. I'll have to figure out away to run the GoPro bare, but still muffle the wind noise. I have my doubts about the AnyTone. It looks like I will be taking one for the team, but I hate destroying a $220 radio, but that's part of how I operate. Radios are tools for me and I use them every day on the trail.
@theamericansilverback9 ай бұрын
Great video
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@bigjohn86709 ай бұрын
Put a good antenna on that 878, they are very good radios for the money.
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
The antenna system is key. For this first test I wanted to establish a baseline on the stock configuration. It performed pretty well with this first range test on UHF.
@njw19779 ай бұрын
How much does the business license cost?
@LifeinWV9 ай бұрын
It’s not as bad as you would think it is I would recommend looking at a band plan for your area see what frequencies are being used the most get a pair of frequenciesso if you want to add a repeater you can for example 460.100 and 465.100 your good for 10 years and the cost is change to renew a single frequency is normally around 170$ if your thinking of setting a repeater up well there would be at least 2 frequencies and try to get with a frequency coordinator so they can help you get a license that will not be interfering with others
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
Due to my schedule and limited time to track down a frequency coordinator and handle the paper, I paid a local LMR dealer $1200 for my license. I had my frequencies in 2 days. I'm good for 10 years, so I look at it as a $120/year investment. You can go much cheaper if you have the time for the leg work.
@dangermandave679 ай бұрын
She sounds about as enthused by radio as my wife is. The VX-6 should be just about immortal, you'd think.
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
I'd imagine that most wives share the same interest level. It's still immortal. That is still my go-to radio, and I will still carry it regardless if I have the AnyTone or 7550e with me. These days, I need both the VX-6R and a DMR radio. Honestly, the 878 is not for me.
@dangermandave679 ай бұрын
@@TheTechPrepper yeah, it's probably the kind of thing you could leave in your truck as a back-up. But it's no robust enough for the field, I suspect.
@jameslee5229 ай бұрын
It will be interesting to see how well the anytone will hold up. Even though it has no rating that i know of, it has held up for me over the past few years. Been through a few rain showers, but salt may throw a wrench in the mix. I look at them as a knock off motorola.
@aaronakiyama9 ай бұрын
It's IP54 rated
@csdrones47923 ай бұрын
Onde adquirir esse case para ht anytone?
@ridiculous97309 ай бұрын
That make some knurled knobs for the 878 on Etsy
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
Good to know. Etsy for the win. I'll take a look. Thank you.
@ryanhuber54448 ай бұрын
What digirig would you recommend? There are different logics to choose from.
@jaket.91939 ай бұрын
Get a big hair pick to throw in your desert gear. They work great for pulling cholla cactus.
@jakekoenig61637 ай бұрын
What was wrong with the Encryption capabilities
@thequarantinecatholic9 ай бұрын
YaY Ms. Tech Prepper !!!!
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
She's awesome. Thank you.
@ke8mattj9 ай бұрын
Nice that you are able to legally talk to your wife now out in-the-field without having to resort to something like a GMRS license, MURS radios, or using APRS to text her. Just some thoughts (warning, long comment): have you used a handmic before? Very likely you have your radio position how you preferred it. I know the cord can be annoying, but it might save quite a bit being able to put your radio someplace else away from sweat and moisture damage. Better to replace a handmic than an entire radio. If the cord is that much of a problem, is there a bluetooth handmic or earpiece that is compatible with the AnyTones or the Motorolas? The issue with the earpiece though is that it may be essential to be able to hear everywhere, and it blocks one side of your hearing. I don't wear it with my FT3D when out due to this reason and just deal with the handmic. I've been out on night rucks and there are coyotes and even bears around. I mentioned to you in your last video about USB recharging. Apparently AnyTone 878s have a battery which can be directly recharged via USB. This might be good for people who want to be able to recharge in-the-field without a cradle charger for say if they are out and about for long hours. For me, it's essential as I was able to practice this while on my trip last week. I have yet to really find a decent DMR radio which can do this that is budget-friendly. There are work-arounds, but it still requires a cradle charger.
@kennyrkun8 ай бұрын
The AnyTone 878 has bluetooth built in itself, it is compatible with any phone call capable bluetooth headset, like AirPods, an ear piece, or a car entertainment system! Very useful!
@abccde38329 ай бұрын
I don't see anytone 878 as field radio. Doesn't have certification for water, shock, drop ( MIL-STD-810G standard ). Like hytera or motorola has. I owned anytone and its best price per features radio you can ever get. Also best starter radio as a new ham! But - the more you use it the more you discover quirks that get annoying and it brought you to term called chinisium jokingly. The QC or quality control is fairly low. President of my local Ham club had problem with PTT key after a year, sometimes radio will not receive and you have to turn it off and off again, dual watch was driving me crazy - despite me changing slot it would still receive previous... So that was why the roadmap I took was -> Anytone 787, Hytera PD 785G and now Hytera HP 785. Tools not toys as you like to say.
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience. My assessment, although only an initial gut assessment, aligns with your viewpoint. I was drawn to the AnyTone for it's rich feature set, but the physical characteristics look like a no-go. I've also run into many operating quirks. I'm most likely going to carry two radios. The Motorola XPR-7550e for encrypted DMR on my business license and use the Yaesu VX-6R for interoperability.
@abccde38329 ай бұрын
Loved the fact that you took very widely used and go to radio in ham community and tested it out! One thing that can be barrier to entry is we rely on older radios (like FT 857D or 818 or your older DMR Motorolas, that are no longer being made and are bought at high price and often used and even from across the world. So your average prepper can find it hard to afford or even find models you run to replicate your EDC system. @@TheTechPrepper Cheers, I love your mindset! S59FM
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
@@abccde3832 Excellent point. I did not even think of this. There were a few compelling features in the 878 that do not exist in my typical radios. Check out the comments as lots of people have kindly chimed in with their experiences. They have been mostly positive.
@N4EJM9 ай бұрын
So do you actually need a business for one of those licenses?
@LifeinWV9 ай бұрын
No you do not need a business it’s just the terminology used to get a set or a frequency hat is your own that you can do your own thing on instead of having a ham radio license the advantage of having your own business band license is for encryption as well as other things you can dos that you can not do legally on a ham radio frequency.
@N4EJM9 ай бұрын
@@LifeinWV That’s what I thought. Thanks for the clarification. Now to get one.
@N4EJM9 ай бұрын
Trying to figure out what it costs on their website is a bit confusing though.
@cidcolead11159 ай бұрын
I am interested in knowing the standby current/battery life of the SDR radios with the larger displays. Our throw down Retevis H-777 radios at $15.00 each, go at least 48 hours on a charge. We have been using them over 5 years now, mostly monitoring a UHF channel with CTCSS. The newest Radioddity GD-73 radios at $70.00 each seem to show 30% discharge in an afternoon with little use. The very old, and now trashed, Motorola Talkabouts, did not perform as well RF wise, and all the black rubber parts turned to crumbs. Could be sweat, sunscreen or just age. I am interested in your DMR approach. I like the concept Tools Not Toys. My current need of handheld radios for long distance travel benefits from looking like FRS, with built in antenna and less than 5V battery pack. Being able to select simplex DMR and comparing performance between digital and analog I hope shows a benefit. We will be at sea for nine months.
@bruhzooka5 ай бұрын
love it! run around in the desert on a hot day. radio now smells like butt. subtract 2 points from the review and file a warranty claim.
@dereknoll9 ай бұрын
Im trying to see how you get so much sweat on a radio that is in a hard case. Is it when youre taking out of the case? Granted I live on the east coast and not in a desert environment, I don't perceive the sweat issue damaging the radios being a common problem. I have the BTECH 6x2 and the AnyTone 878. I plan to take them on a several hour hiking outing soon, so they will get a test then. Do you recommended using DMR simplex in a wilderness environment, or using analog? I almost forgot to mention I love that case! I am definitely checking it out more and feel an urge rising to buy one.
@variableknife66169 ай бұрын
Love your informational videos!!! Any recommends on SDR Software Defined Radio for a guy setting up a Shack?
@variableknife66169 ай бұрын
@@webanon thank you 🙏🏼
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
I'm not much of an SDR guy, but I have a pair of RTL-SDRs that use for various applications under Linux. I'm not sure if you are looking for a receive-only SDR like this or a full blown SDR transceiver.
@bradh749 ай бұрын
P.S. Wish I could run without all that gear!
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
It's just a light chest rig and a 5.11 fanny pack. Start slowly. Perhaps, start by walking. Take it slow.
@thecarys5639 ай бұрын
20+ SOTA with 878; dropped it a few times. Also check mountain goat N1CLC (Ham Ninja) and my own (KC6ARY) 878 pages for more reports. You have unique needs, but the inferior field programmabilty, fiddliness of matching software/firmware revs, subscription and base costs put the Motos out of my usability range. Knobs for gloves - I got 3d prints with better grip and also use knob color to distinguish my from wife's radio.
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience with the 878 as a fellow as outdoorsman. You're the second or third person to call out the aftermarket knobs. Thank you.
@robertjeffery32379 ай бұрын
keep up the ad hoc videos
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
Will do. Thanks for chiming in. These point and shoot videos are really easy to shoot an edit.
@DominicMazoch9 ай бұрын
Need a rig with FM Vara built in.
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
That would be nice. This is why I like the XPR Motorola radios at the moment. They have a built-in networking stack that works over the air. There are no extra cables or devices needed.
@Tony-iz8qn9 ай бұрын
Aulince HD1 is IP67 analog and digital fully unlocked. Encryption is only real con.
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
I had that radio about a year ago, but I was not ready to tackle DMR then. I gave it away as a 10K subscriber giveaway. I picked it up for its IP67 rating and ridiculously long battery life.
@sixstringforge9 ай бұрын
I'm curious how the Anytone holds up for you. ~ 1 year. Mine has never been the same since taking it for an unplanned swim...
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
Ouch. The water datapoint is good info.
@Pops_6076 ай бұрын
Aren’t you worried about 5he 878 not be water proof? I’m afraid to get it wet….
@TheTechPrepper5 ай бұрын
Yes, I am. This is why I typically run with a VX-6R.
@Pops_6075 ай бұрын
@@TheTechPrepper if it’s wet out I use the ailunce HD1 solid radio.look into it…
@charlesm.27564 ай бұрын
@@TheTechPrepperTyt released a new version of the MD-390...its called the "plus" model. Part 90 certified...waterproof/dustproof (Ip67)...and offers 10 watts out of an HT. It's by no means a feature-packed powerhouse - but as rugged, tactical DMR, it's hard to beat. Fairly easy to setup for AES-256 encryption (create your own keys) and can take a beating. Also, it's only a hair over $100. It's not a HAMster Gucci HT - a much more manual/basic approach to programming. But I honestly can't find a better tool for an encrypted digital simplex/ team tac radio.
@Sansui350A9 ай бұрын
Hey brother, always good to see these videos! I'm with ya on some of the newer stuff just... kinda being a bit.. shit? in far too many cases. I see in the IT world in both software and hardware, and just in everyday life.. manufacturers have just plain lost the plot for real-world use-testing of their products. Especially where humans interface with it. UI, controls, hell.. functionality in general in many cases. Yes, some newer stuff has advanced very very well, and there's some great great stuff that's come out.. but something about how we've just "become stupider" where it counts, has screwed things up. --I'm a bit cooked from some work today, otherwise I'd hopefully have had a more thought-out response than this lol.
@Earendur089 ай бұрын
I can tell you the secret to why everything is getting dumber... hiring for diversity quotas instead of hiring the most qualified people for the job. It's happening in every field. Movies and television, music, software, manufacturing, everything.
@Sansui350A9 ай бұрын
@@Earendur08 True.. and plenty more to it as well. Upbringing, educational systems teaching TO tests, and for memorization, vs actually teaching and in a way where people LEARN, etc etc. Lots of things.
@major__kong9 ай бұрын
I think there's only one person in the world with a use case of rucking/ jogging with your radio on your shoulder. Might be a problem for you, but is the radio ok for more normal field use?
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
There are many people in the comments that indicate that it is working for them in various field scenarios (snow, rain, etc.), but I need to spend a lot more time with it before I could comment. This was the first time that this radio was on the trail.
@lavenderlilacproductions9 ай бұрын
Do you think the kydex carrier held the sweat in
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
Yes, to some extent. I think this holster design is great and that I would be better suited with the same holster design with one of my IP68 rated radios. To be fair, I sweat a lot and was even wearing a head band with a sweat shield under the hat. It's a blessing and curse. The nice thing about having an over active sweat system is that I'm able run when we hit temperatures as high as 110F. More testing coming.
@mr_viny69529 ай бұрын
868 / 878 Knobs are horrible. A good upgrade is to change them for TYT MD380 knobs. 73's
@fbswampfox8 ай бұрын
If only there weren’t all these different proprietary digital modes…smh.
@peterg.20819 ай бұрын
Oh my God your poor wife. she sounds so thrilled to be communicating with you it's probably because she doesn't have a call sign😂
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
She's not a fan of comms, but she is a good sport. The new license at least gives her an opportunity to train (when she is willing).
@peterg.20819 ай бұрын
@@TheTechPrepper I looked up on the FCC database for darling as a call sign and I didn't find one
@nativetexan97769 ай бұрын
Freak
@ReneAltena9 ай бұрын
'Darling', strange call sign. Or are you a non-licensed HAM?
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
I knew this was coming. I clearly stated in this video that I am using my FCC business license.
@Aramalas9 ай бұрын
@@TheTechPrepperI swear that all hams have a “Jump to Conclusions mat” from Office Space.
@peterg.20819 ай бұрын
Stop calling the community hamsters it's offensive you have way too much time on your hands bro
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
Nope, I just use my time effectively (except for this exchange). However, this thread has not been productive. You are proving my point about toxic hams. You will no longer get any more "hearts" on your messages, sir. Have a good one.
@peterg.20819 ай бұрын
@@TheTechPrepper when you refer to professionals as hamsters who wouldn't get toxic
@peterg.20819 ай бұрын
I'm surprised somebody didn't call the cops because they saw a meth head running around the desert
@john762x519 ай бұрын
That is a really weird way to mount a radio. what's wrong with a belt clip or a standard radio pouch and Maybe a shoulder mic
@TheTechPrepper9 ай бұрын
I use my radios while in motion frequently. It's convenient to be able to securely manipulate the keypad. I typically run them belt mounted, but that requires that I lock the keypad to prevent accidental presses. It's always a pain to unlock as well as to pull it to change frequencies or channels. This mounting option is not for every one.
@john762x519 ай бұрын
@@TheTechPrepper Bro you have two knobs on that set the one knob for the channel. Then set up your channels and then just use the knob to switch between them not like you're running a s*** beopheng Without the second knob You should still be able to keep the keypad locked and still switch between your channels Using the knob. also why are you switching between channels so often.