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But.. it’s 2023. Could be a 500lb dude on the other end of the radio, 😆 This is definitely a channel to watch going forward. I still can’t figure out why this kid is not THE 2-way / comms KZfaq King..

Awesome glad to hear it! Happy to help out the local sheriff with migration to digital. I have some solid Public Safety P25 options for them.

Thanks Erik!

You bet!

😂😂😂 I get out of California!

Great vid. The exposed contacts on the side of these radios for data or speaker mic is mindboggling, even with the fact it is not disturbed by water or moisture. Makes the design interesting. Your helper has good dispatcher vocals...lots of absolute mushmouths on the gmrs repeaters over here.

Correct me if I'm wrong, ARC40 = 40 bit encryption depth? So RC40 wouldn't support 128bits, Yes? There are many flavors (AES, DES, 3DES) of encryption, but AES is an accepted standard, and inherently supports 64, 128, and 256-bit depths. Now Hytera does have a proprietary type of encrypt, along with offering the DMRA standard also for their key algorithm, so they (Hytera) do give you options.

@@nv_nomad RC40 is indeed a 40 bit crypto standard. Back in like 2000, it was possible to bust 3DES-40 in seconds on a dedicated ASIC based decrypter. DES and 3DES have had flaws exposed in them so they're not really preferred at this point, AES has been the dominant standard for at least a decade, and probably will be for a while yet.

The knockoffs has basically basic analog radio capabilities. Fancy and nice looking, rugged, but it's basically a more powerful baofeng. Don't rely on it, for the same amount you can have a good DMR.

It does a lot but there is no “one size fits all” solution. That’s like asking for a 10.5” rifle that can do great CQB but also shoot 1000yds. The HP682 is a great choice for what it is

Are you using a p25 radio most agencies will have p25 enabled radios

My police scsnner is the unden and yes it picks up p25 you need to have it o 2 or 3 squelch at the most

Yes definitely. I'm on base regularly. Shoot me an email through the website

“NotaRubicon Productions” may have a video on it. He does a lot of gmrs radio reviews including mobile units.

It should be noted, that 'DMR' is not an accepted (illegal) modulation emission type for Part 95, GMRS & FRS radio frequencies. You can't lose with a Part 90 Commercial license :)

He does have a video on this topic. My recommendation is motorola xts5000. They can be programmed with encryption if they have the module installed and they range from anywhere between 100-300 bucks depending on peripherals included and if pre-programmed.

AES encryption, particularly outside Part 90(LMR) frequencies, is a GIANT red flag to anyone you might be worried will hearing you when "SHTF".

@@CzechSixTv Why's that?

@@mattfoster6910 Encryption is only allowed for Part 90(business band) and sticks out like a sore thumb on any other band. It won't hide your location, it just obscures what you are saying. The most basic analog scanner can still hear the signal. Even a couple of halfwits carrying Baofeng's with directional antennas can triangulate the signal easily, to say nothing of someone with a Kraken SDR or a 'state actor' with god knows what kind of resources. Using encryption increases the risk of letting 'dangerous people' know you probably have some good gear worth stealing or simply indicating to a 'state actor' where they need to focus their efforts. If it ever actually gets to the point that you think you need encryption for security in a SHTF scenario, you'd be better served using a coded message system that sounds like innocuous banter. "Feed the chickens" means check the perimeter, "In the garden" means on watch...etc.

Quality is much much higher than the typical Chinese Amazon radios

No comparison, period.

Yes, being a dealer of this equipment, big difference is in the receiver sensitivity, .18uV vs .22uV, which equates to about 50% better range.

Yes really solid quality radio, but the MDP6000 does not have a full keypad so you cannot program on the fly

This radio wont work with the DTR 700. So cant mix. Encryption is even more secure than the FHSS but, with private group and FHSS those wont be heard by anyone except maybe a gov agency and they honestly can probably decode encryption as well.

Sure, check out repeaterbook.com

If you buy a $90 radio, be prepared for $90 results

The baofeng UV82 uses a screw down multipin type connector you should be able to find a PTT for it. Not the same connector as a Motorola

@@MojaveRepeater I bought a Baofeng UV-9R Pro which has this type of connector. Let's see how it goes.

VHF would have a slight advantage in more "wide-open" areas. Think large open areas of farm land like the midwest. The long rolling hills of an apline tundra in in places like Montana, Idaho, or the Dakotas. And sub-tropical desert regions like Arizona and New Mexico. UHF has a slight advantage in wooded areas or areas with a lot of buildings due to it being a little better suited for multipath signal propagation, which is just having the signal bounce off objects in order to reach a reciever. The percieved difference between VHF and UHF on a DMR radio will be relatively small and shouldn't necessarily be the deciding factor when purchasing a DMR radio.

Thank you. That really helps a lot

Great questions. It is single band and no dual-band variety is offered. Yes it supports CTCSS RX & TX and can be enabled/disabled on the radio through FPP. It is 1W/5W selectable. AES encryption is an optional upgrade available from authorized resellers and can be applied as a software license by the end user or the dealer

Thanks @@MojaveRepeater look forward to your further videos. 😊.

Surely always a concern but also something that we have to live with, considering that Chinese components are resident in nearly every major manufacturers radios. To include our iPhones, computers, TVs, etc. If it gives you any confidence in the product, a friend has wiresharked the customer programming software and no errant packets make their way outside the network. The DMR radio itself is limited by its own technology so there is no way to connect back to the internet, etc to “spy” on you. Much greater chance of a Google Home, etc. spying.

Take that question and extend it to the phone or computer you made that comment on. Do you trust that device, despite the much wider attack surface and capabilities for spying on you? The risk associated with the radio is a lot less.

@@MojaveRepeater That's really interesting to know. I'm uneducated in this area and that was a very helpful breakdown. Cheers

@@justsomeguyontheinternet5331 Completely true

@@justsomeguyontheinternet5331 I don't trust anything with a microphone on it, but I still HAVE to use it * shoulder shrug *.

I should do a comparison video. Overall quality is better on the Hytera. Also, the Anytones use a Kenwood 2-pin accessory port (which is not guaranteed to protect against water ingress), whereas the Hyteras use a multi-pin screw down connector. Did you hear how crystal clear the voice was in this example? The AnyTones for the most part have issues at range where they drop voice packets and produce garbled audio, especially when you use encryption. Most of the cheapo Chinese DMRs on Amazon suffer similar fate. Their firmware/software is not very well done.

@@MojaveRepeater Very good information. The range did seem impressive. Noted on the superior connector.

@@MojaveRepeaterthere are many different factors to how a radio performs. Antenna, power, terrain, proper mic use(especially when it comes to vocoders). I’ve seen many tests performed by experienced amatuer radio operators where Anytones are on par with Hyteras in terms of range performance. But you’re spot on about the build quality. Hyteras can definitely suffer a lot more abuse.

Build quality, Hytera's are commercial grade equipment!

Anytone 878's implementation of AES encryption has been shown to be vulnerable. This is due to their implementation using a fixed Initialization Vector. I wouldn't trust their encryption until they fix their firmware.

That's because encryption is only allowed on Part 90.

You don’t need a key loader, just get a programming cable and use the software to do it yourself.

Sure is! I am very familiar with this school.

HP is newer that is for sure. I think there is like 4 or 6 years of difference between both radios.

Receiver design, for starters. Plenty of internal features too. HP Series are successors to the PD Series

Yes, the Customer Programming Software is available for download along with these radios

Well, it should be noted that the CPS & firmware (latest versions) are available to authorized dealers and individuals with accounts from Hytera. There are some HAM sites that do post older CPS versions, but direct from Hytera is your best bet! (I'm an authorized dealer).

As the old adage goes, 'you get what you pay for' . . .

UHF in this one

Yes, a Part 90 Business license is required.

@@RKingis Not legal for Part 90 if FPP enabled and LMR license holders are the most likely to get a random equipment inspection. One company was just fined recently for having the 0.5w GMRS/FRS frequencies programmed into their Part 90 radios. No complaints or accusations of them using the frequencies, just the frequencies being found in the radios during a routine equipment inspection.

@@CzechSixTv Ah, good point on FPP. I guess I was assuming that the CPS would've disabled it like the Anytone.

@@RKingis Any reputable radio shop that deals with licensed Part 90 customers will disable FPP before they deliver the units.

Last digit in model number 78"2", indicates the region where the radio would operate, legally. Region 2 is North America. Region 5 is Europe.

Motorola's are usually about $2000-$6000 each. You get what you pay for.

@RKingis I've got a few motorola radios, some handheld, some mobile units. Just need some help getting them programed.

@@scotttucker5331 I wish you the best! Programming Motorolas just for ham use is a huge pain, and even worse for GMRS.

@@RKingisMotorolas are that price because nobody pays full price for them. FEMA and other grants take care of most of it, and everyone knows Motorola loves destroying the trade in radios.

Here come the HAM radio police… What makes you think that I don’t have a FCC Part 90 license? Where did I ever state that any part of this falls under Part 97 at all? Go police someone else’s content

Grow up

@@MojaveRepeater Never accused you of not having a license. You are promoting unauthorized behavior. on ham bands. The radio you are hawking is a part 97 radio. That's puts it under part 97. Nowhere did you bring up a different service. If you want to lose your license and get a visit from Homeland |Security, be my guest. Why do you even bother with a license?

Y'all want to break the law and f up everything for the rest us, have your snit. You want to legally encrypt data on ham bands, get the law changed.

You have no idea what you’re talking about. This is a part 90 radio and I sell part 90 equipment, promote licensing and proper legal use of the radios. Tell me where and when I ever promoted using these on HAM bands?