ABBREE AR-830 / radtel RT-830 / iradio UV-83 .....

Pick a name, they are ALL the same radio! Actually not a bad one either! Comes with SIX (yes SIX) frequency bands available, counting FM radio and Aircraft band (you cannot transmit on those, RX only) and fully usable from 136.000 through 520.000!
Extra knob fro changing frequency OR memory channels, nice flex antenna, AND USB C charging capability.
See video for the things I do NOT like about this radio!
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[@fittoat9261]

You can use CHIRP. It is free and is very easy to use.

[@rogerNKWYNNVIDS]

I like the idea of having different radios for different reasons. My wife does not. I have about 40 radios all together, I keep them where my wife used to sleep. 🤷‍♂️ Go figure. Anyway, great video thanks Roger KK7KLD from mid utah 73

[@fittoat9261]

LOL! Thank you Roger, I am only at about 15! If I get to 40, I’ll have to find another place to sleep! 73 to you my friend.

[@greyshadow9498]

This is a nice looking radio, and multi-band is always welcome, especially if the commercial, GMRS and MURS bands are unlocked because I need to access all three. It is good to see an actual channel knob. That is something that annoys me as someone who uses these occupationally. My radio is on my belt, or in a chest pocket, or even sometimes in a back pocket... I also frequently wear gloves. It is HIGHLY inconvenient to have to take the radio out and fiddle with up/down BUTTONS, even if they are side buttons. Especially in critical situations. So much easier to just reach for the top of the radio and spin the knob. And those are nice tall knobs too would be easy to switch. USB-C is definitely a plus, and thank God someone figured out that you should COVER it! Thanks for this, I am going to look this radio up.

[@fittoat9261]

Radio came unlocked to all frequencies! I use MURS and GMRS also!

[@greyshadow9498]

@@fittoat9261 Thank you much for confirming, I will definitely be looking into this!

[@sirkyoj1]

I have the abbree ar-869 6 band. It’s my favorite radio for the last few months.

[@Andersonxvi]

Olá, você conseguiu algum programa para configura-lo? Se sim, qual e como? Grato

[@pedrobergdolt5226]

Hi. Thank you for your great review. I bought the Abbree brand. Everything works fine, I just can't find a way to scan a memory sector... For example, from memory 20 to 30 where I have the aeronautics loaded. You can help me with that? Thank you so much! Peter LU2EQX from Argentina.

[@normanhill535]

Thank you for your great review.

[@fittoat9261]

Thank YOU for watching it! I hope you subscribed!!

[@armin364]

i have ordered the 830 too, there is a better software to order in the web but you can not give names for the Channels :/

[@andrewgardner7104]

Hi nice video. Does this work on 6 meters.

[@2PaperTigers]

Which menu options number is for language? I received my in Chinese and don't know how to switch it to English.

[@emmanueltabaranza6534]

can we connect to a repeater on this radio?

[@mauriciosaad]

Mine after the update no longer appears the OFF option of the CTC/DCS this radio is all buggy

[@fittoat9261]

I have NOT updated mine and have no issues? Can you go back to the original pre update setting????

[@Cocos493]

When you are in menu for ctc/dc press star on key pad it should give you option

[@bbroken1]

Cool little radio for the price

[@AlbertRobus-px9dx]

will it receive local police & fire frequencies

[@vitogriffin8902]

What frequencies do your local police and fire use?

[@n1kkri]

Does it TX from 136-520 continuous?

[@realtyrocks1969]

No. It will transmit on 2 meter and basically every other band you can receive, sort of, but most of the other bands will transmit about 1mw of power meaning it's basically useless on anything but 2 meter and 70cm if you're very close to the repeater.

[@bastrick89]

Get 10 watts?????

[@fittoat9261]

NOOOO!!! LOL

[@aleksanderparkitny228]

Where can i get instructions for this radio?

[@fittoat9261]

Here you go: cdn.shopifycdn.net/s/files/1/0564/8855/8800/files/RT830.jpg?v=1654004169 A little Google goes a long way!

[@aleksanderparkitny228]

@@fittoat9261 thank You very much. I tried to search for it but failed :D

[@johnredcorn2476]

Hows the scanning function on it?

[@fittoat9261]

A little slow but works fine! I live close to an airport and get air traffic! Fun when you are bored!

[@johnredcorn2476]

@Fit to a 'T' same here. Thanks for the reply brother, you just gained a new subscriber 😊

[@azala581971]

​@@fittoat9261so better in am mode than quansheng uv5?

[@fittoat9261]

@@azala581971 depending on antenna, they kinda seem the same really!

[@WP4PRA]

Can you share the link for the software?

[@fittoat9261]

www.radtels.com/pages/software-download Look for RT 830!

[@yungsmile7546]

No information on 1.25 meters is basic

[@carlpoore4691]

Transmits on non ham bands. Even the military UHF band. A big no no

[@Kruton1122]

A big yes yes, don’t be a stick in the mud lol.