I downloaded CPS, read the radio, which alerted me to the outdated firmware. I had also downloaded the firmware, from the Retevis website, at the same time as the CPS. I didn't read any docs prior to connecting to the radio, so things went smoothly. The CPS was intuitive enough for me to write a few test channels on 3 bands.
2M and 70cm worked fine, good RX sensitivity. I didn't connect to any test equipment yet, but will at some point. The TX does work in amateur and GMRS. It does not work in 1.25m band.
I don't use many repeaters, that I do not own, so I am limited to what I am familiar with.
The speaker audio is very good, the display is readable. I programmed the radio to use reverse burst at 120 degrees. I noticed, that it works with one of two of my Motorola repeaters. I know that the turn off code is being sent on both, but only worked with one. I will need to look into that. Maybe the PL encoder isn't working correctly on that repeater, or the controller is set up differently. I am gating PL encode on this one, but have that feature currently disabled.
The firmware upgrade flashed without incident. I would like to see this radio unblocked to TX on 220 MHz. I am curious as to how it would perform. Maybe the next FW update will allow it. I'll have to request it.
I'll post more, as I use it and learn more about it.
73,
SL
2M and 70cm worked fine, good RX sensitivity. I didn't connect to any test equipment yet, but will at some point. The TX does work in amateur and GMRS. It does not work in 1.25m band.
I don't use many repeaters, that I do not own, so I am limited to what I am familiar with.
The speaker audio is very good, the display is readable. I programmed the radio to use reverse burst at 120 degrees. I noticed, that it works with one of two of my Motorola repeaters. I know that the turn off code is being sent on both, but only worked with one. I will need to look into that. Maybe the PL encoder isn't working correctly on that repeater, or the controller is set up differently. I am gating PL encode on this one, but have that feature currently disabled.
The firmware upgrade flashed without incident. I would like to see this radio unblocked to TX on 220 MHz. I am curious as to how it would perform. Maybe the next FW update will allow it. I'll have to request it.
I'll post more, as I use it and learn more about it.
73,
SL
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