Anytone 868 878 dig monitor features you may not know!

[@john733739]

If you would write a book, "Anytone For Dummies," I would buy it. Great video.

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Thanks John remember to join my Facebook group with the same name digital analogue ham. It's where I have all friends of the channel and help everyone out.

[@mikejmardis]

Just a little comment to help us dummies to follow. Unless I missed it, it would help to state the purpose of the procedure prior to executing. It may just be me, but I was having trouble comprehending what you were doing until you stated the purpose at the end. Thanks for taking the time to make the video to help the uneducated, like me, out.

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Yes very good point. It takes a lot of motivation to make a video sometimes. And sometimes you go flying in with the details ha ha. Now this is a very difficult one to explain. So I think the technicalities came first rather than engaging the brain ha ha thanks.

[@markyhillman]

Fantastic! Was in two minds about getting this radio as wanted this kind of function so much on my old TYT MD380. Dig Mon works a treat on my new Anytone 878 and can now hear LOTS of digital traffic! A very cheap way to get a DMR scanner (all be it a little slow on the scanning)

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Yes it's pretty handy if you already own one. And when you know all the details colour code talkgroup etc. You can program them into your other radios and listen on there

[@humaxf1]

878 scan rate is much quicker than 868

[@ThePoliceUT3]

Thanks for this video! I've had my AT878 about a month now and your video helped me out! 73 my friend.

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Awesome thank you. I have got hundreds of other videos on the same radio have a look through the channel.

[@volvodr66]

Wow! This is great. Got to try this one. Great video... keep ’em coming.

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Thomas Coffey, Jr. Thanks Thomas these features are not documented and are not widely known

[@munizda]

Awesome! Thanks for the tips. I will definitely be using this feature on my new AT-878UV plus.

[@jasonposte8521]

Resontly picked up anytone hand held and am always looking for as much information as possible.

[@Transmissions]

It’d be nice if it resolved the name of the TG in digimon mode.

[@N9IWJ]

Thank you Chris I realize this is an old video but I learned something today N9IWJ

[@jgaffney6]

Chris. Always learn something from your videos. Thank You Sir

[@antidecepticon]

IN CANADA WE call # pound and * astrisk.

[@ManuelPinner]

This also works the Alinco DJ-MD5X to!

[@bett059]

Thanks!

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Thank you, that is very kind. I think that is the first one this year.lol

[@bett059]

@@digitalanaloguehamradio WOW! What ah Shame

[@goodcitizen]

Watching now! Looking like another great vid. 73

[@slyfox720]

NOt sure what I am doing..but I tried that and I dont get the monintoring after selecting everything and going back to main screen, dont see anything other than what was there last

[@JustLearning]

Thanks for the video. L:earned from it. Just wanted to add that you can listen to a frequency you found using Digital Monitoring and saved by simply noting the Color Code and time slot and adding them to the saved frequency channel that was saved. But I just leave Digital Monitoring on most of the time. Thanks again.

[@rotor676]

Any chance you can make a quick video explaining how to make a codeplug about using two D878 radios using digital, simplex, for better rang & voice quality. without the use of a hotspot or repeater. Thanks

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Rotor That is an excellent suggestion I have put it on my list of videos to do

[@CameraBryan]

I was frustrated trying to get this mode to work. Turns out that my radio and software defaulted to commercial mode. I had to switch the radio to amateur mode to get digital monitor option to appear.

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

That is bad luck. Yes I have heard of this the shop he bought it from. Should’ve set it up in ham mode

[@markgriffin2285]

So if I understand I key up with my hotspot for 310 and yet I can have my radio sitting on say 91, but will hear 310 when there is traffic. But, will I also hear traffic from Tac 91 also? I thought the only way you can hear a tac channel is to key on it and make it active. KB3Z

[@razorseal]

What is the A next to the color code? I wish it was A for APRS to let me know it's on!

[@n1rbd]

The Red "A" means that it is set up for APO (Automatic Power Off).

[@johnnylt82]

A quick question I have my 868 connected to an external arial, will that damage the receiver? Been hearing about "to much signal"

[@johnnylt82]

@@mbmtechnologysolutions430 yea I pick up a lot but I recently bought another anytone and the signal is much stronger on a lot of channels compared to my old one which has been connected to a comet gp3 for about 7 months

[@MakedonProductions]

Nice and calm video. 2 questions: 1. How do I make it so that, let's say, VFO A is the only one I can get a signal from. This is an example... I have VFO A and B. Selected A. Signal still comes in on B. To disable this frustrating thing, I have to activate sub channel hide. There's gotta be another way.... 2. How do you get signals in the UK, all the way from the US...?? My radio: 878+

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

In settings/radio set you can turn off the bottom line with subchannel Hide. Using DMR with a hotspot or a repeater you can talk worldwide it goes over the internet as well as radio. Thanks for watching

[@MakedonProductions]

Digital Analogue Ham thanks! But like I asked... Is there a way to do that without activating sub channel hide?

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

@@MakedonProductions sorry I missed that bit I am not aware of any other way to do this

[@MakedonProductions]

Digital Analogue Ham all good. If there’s a way I shall find it. Again, good video!

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Thanks mate. I have just looked and you can assign it to one of the preset keys pf1 ect...

[@RosssRoyce]

Do you have a video about doing something similar with turning all DMR filters off on OpenGD77 (rt3s)? I have hesitation about if I shall enable C scan On or Off. So far I’ve never heard any DMR despite tuning onto several repeaters (southwest of france here) and/or scanning with setting start and stop frequencies.. Thanks!

[@SQL_HAM]

Thank you so much for your explanations great job.

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Thanks, this one was a hard one to explain. In fact, I’ve not seen anyone else explain it

[@lpaganthevegan6089]

Hi , I have the d878uv and I'm trying to follow what your doing but my screen dosent look luke yours . My software version appears to be 303 I can't here any of these amazing frequencies your listing to. Please help . I'm new to the hobby

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Hi mate. first of all this is an old video and the software may have changed slightly. Secondly, these radios have ham radio Mode as well as business mode. If you are in business mode, you will not see all these menus.. Connect the radio to the computer read from the radio. and go to optional settings on pc software and check you are not in business mode.

[@JeffHochberg]

Very nice video! Probably could be a lot shorter in length. This functionality is something that is not well documented (or documented at all) so I’m very happy you decided to create this video! Keep up the good work!

[@one-of-us9939]

Thanks my brother

[@glynnhm0lsg308]

Hi Chris, I can get the analogue channels on the radio you sent me but have to wait till my hotspot arrives to get on the digi

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

The digital channels I put in are in your area have you tried opening them whilst out and about

[@glynnhm0lsg308]

@@digitalanaloguehamradio yes but not much luck, must be in a bad spot mate

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

@@glynnhm0lsg308 the default Ariel is pretty useless try a cheap Nagoya 771

[@glynnhm0lsg308]

Got a few Nagoya s

[@spacemedic545]

That’s awesome. I have a new 878. When I change from ch to ch on my hot spot the TAlk groups are sometimes one channel off and I see the last channel when I transmit. Any idea what is going on. KS4QF.

[@fairfield003]

you’re channel is so helpful. i’m new to ham radios and after watching you i’m going to get the anytone . is a technician license good enough for me. also my bafong is able too scan for police and can the anytone also pick up police? thanks 🙏

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Thanks for watching it is a incredible digital scanner for stuff like police as long as it is not encrypted

[@ozzcows]

What is the red A next to the code plug number on the top right?

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

I am not next to the radio at the moment, but I would say it is auto power off from memory

[@ozzcows]

@@digitalanaloguehamradio Thanks, I think you are right. I think I disabled it and I don't see it on my screen now.

[@koniordiliki]

Hello, can i program my 868 with a baofeng cable ;

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

I do not know. It will physically fit but inside the cable different radios have different chips but it’s worth a try.

[@davidlynas7768]

Yes just discovered digi mon myself...useful

[@colinlyne1071]

Chris. What is the red Speaker icon indicating. I can't find any reference to it in the manual and my icon goes on and off at times?

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Colin Lyne It indicates that digital monitor is active

[@colinlyne1071]

Thank you.@@digitalanaloguehamradio

[@timbarnett4708]

@@colinlyne1071 I read that one line on the red speaker means monitoring TS1 and two lines means monitoring TS1&2. Can't confirm as I'm waiting for my radio to arrive! :)

[@dr4710]

Very cool. Is there a way to get on the same talk group? The star key possibly?

[@dr4710]

Yup I was correct with the star key. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoLSqZuBbrOWmas

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Yes its in my video. You press the Star Key and it locks onto the talk group found during digital monitor. Thanks for watching

[@cmvb69]

So do you have to have a Hotspot to do this, or could you still receive local traffic without a hotspot?

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

I use it to listen to security. You do not need a hotspot . You are just determining which transmissions come through the audio.

[@cmvb69]

@@digitalanaloguehamradio do you know of any cheaper models or other ht's that have this feature?

[@cmvb69]

So just to be sure before I buy, I can use this as a scanner with digital mon on, and not have to program anything or have the internet so i can just hear local traffic, is that correct?

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Yes pretty much. In my demo I reset the radio to show that you did not have to program it. You set the digital monitor settings to any. And you will hear DMR transmissions either amateur or security etc. it all depends what is being transmitted in your area of course. Good luck

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Just noticed you have been watching lots of videos thanks. This is the best promiscuous mode on any radio

[@tekmakerUK]

Thanks Chris, very useful and informative video

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

This is widely overlooked it's a very complicated subject but it makes a very inexpensive scanner. Thx 73

[@tekmakerUK]

@@digitalanaloguehamradio That is one thing I found very deficient on the Boafeng UV-S9, hapilly the most expensive Anytone 878 UVII Plus only cost 10x the price and has 100x more features and quality!

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

@@tekmakerUK yes I believe it's about the best you can get for dmr

[@user-jt5vm3mi1w]

Can it do store and forward?

[@OldCBnGuns]

Watching your video now and I had TAC-310 on in the background and low and behold your on TAC-310..

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Rob WWVCO Ha ha that guy gets everywhere thanks for watching

[@cmvb69]

What does the A stand for on top right of screen?

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Automatic power off

[@MJ50]

Do you know how to do this on Alinco model?

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Never had one but it should be the same. They are extremely similar

[@cmvb69]

So I have added some digital channels that are in my local area, no hotspot, using the vfo to search and then save with #, but when I go to transmit it says tx freq error, any ideas on what I'm doing wrong ? I can hear them perfectly

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

It means you cannot transmit and it will be for one of two reasons. You are transmitting out of ham bands. This could be because your offset is higher or not set right. It could also be because there is a feature called transmit Prohibit And if you have a diss set you cannot transmit

[@cmvb69]

@@digitalanaloguehamradio ok thankyou for all your help, ill keep messing with it

[@bobsled313]

one problem that I see......if storing a repeater that you have searched......you must know the off-set freq.

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

bobsled313 Yes good point I use Repeater book so I would always be able to find the offset. But it does have auto repeater feature

[@ianevans67]

How did you get that red border around the screen. Does it only do it on the earlier versions? Mine is the black screen version and it doesn't do that

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Hi Ian. This was just the screen background. Like a wallpaper. You can find it in the folder called screens when you download the firmware update.

[@n1kkri]

Would you know if Digital Monitor ON can be programed into a button for quick access?

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Yes in radio set at the bottom there are a ton of buttons you can assign it to

[@n1kkri]

@@digitalanaloguehamradio Yes, I didn't see it at first but looked again and found it. My 878 plus should be arriving this Friday. Looking forward to it. Thanks, Ken

[@n1kkri]

Does this only work for Repeaters? For example if you where in the SCAN 777 mode on TGIF it would not work?

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Ken In my example it works in a VFO mode. Or on the channel. Whether it’s a hotspot or a repeater any network Phoenix bm ect

[@rotor676]

Can Digital be used from handheld to handheld on D878 without a repeater or anything else?

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Rotor Yes precisely not many people realise this it’s called digital Symplex in the UK you have to link it to talk group 9 in other countries it varies

[@kkomarica810]

Can you assign a frequency range that will be searched in VFO mode?

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

kkomarica810 Yes this can only be done in the computer software under other in optional settings from memory

[@wesleyroundtree4969]

Chris I had a short problem and wondered if you ever came across it before? I have a 868uv and i like it, i have been setting it up for DMR but i am having a prob.I have added a Jumbo hotspot for the house got it going ok, I added more repeaters (dmr) and everything was good, but now I go to get on dmr and when I hit the PTT button it keeps telling me access denied on every channel. I was hearing on monitor 1 & 2 but having probs with that, Any ideas Thanks Wes KG5WNV, Tulsa Okla

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

I have heard similar voice messages telling me user blocked. This message meant that I had to wait 1 hour as I had been keying up too much probably testing stuff. Another was talkgroup blocked which was technical problems at the talkgroup and not my end.

[@chasekamana9212]

Can the anytone 868 monitor 700mhz & 800mhz digital p25?

[@drrogue]

Chase Kamana Alconcel No to both the freq and the mode

[@anishow5675]

Can it monitor trunk radio in 800mhz?

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

No the receive coverage does not go up that high

[@jasonbates3088]

I must be missing something. I have the Btech 6x2, which is the same as the 878. It has the Digital monitor function and it works on the local repeater. But when using it on my hotspot (Jumbospot), it only lets me hear one Talkgroup. And that is the one I have activated at the time. I can dial in other talkroups and it does hear the TG that I have activated, but I can't hear any of the others. You can't activate more than one TG can you? Can someone lease help me understand.

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

You have got it working correctly. When enabled you hear the talk group that your hotspot is connected to.

[@jasonbates3088]

@@digitalanaloguehamradio OK thanks sir. I guess I was thinking that I could monitor several talkgroups at a time, but I guess that's only possible on a repeater and only if they set the talkgroups as static. Thank you for all your tips on this great radio. They have been very helpful.

[@benwohleber7537]

Is this radio P25 capable?

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

No it’s not P 25 capable sorry

[@benwohleber7537]

@@digitalanaloguehamradio no problem man. Thanks for the reply! My local PD is now on the p25 system. Any idea where to find which radios are able to use this function?

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

@@benwohleber7537 P 25 is a very expensive type of radio. I would recommend joining the P 25 Facebook group

[@chadvandam7179]

I am blind, and want to know if I need to see the screen to do all of this? Does the radio have enough embedded speech?

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Hi Chad the radio has no speech. Several blind friends of mine recommended the radiodity gd77s. Digital monitor is is very confusing for most people. I would not bother with digital monitor. Unless of course you want to receive security and other digital stuff. Thanks for your interest

[@chadvandam7179]

Digital Analogue Ham that’s what I’m trying to do is receive my local Pike Place Market Security!

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Yes you do need to see the screen. It is complicated. You could be listening to one tg. And transmitting on another. This really is an extra layer of complications. I wouldn't bother. Just do simple.

[@chadvandam7179]

Digital Analogue Ham most of these frequencies I’m not going to transmit but to be nice to have the ability! But I’m looking at how to receive my local Pike Place Market Security Seattle

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

@@chadvandam7179 I admire that.it does work.on security dmr in uk

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

So Good

[@IgmuHammerer]

I'm new to DMR & wondered if you can see and modify the need for digimonitor in the code plug.

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

That is a good question I would think it is in the Codeplug as a setting. It will be in the digital section on the left settings

[@bklynhubby]

Hi Chris. Does promiscuous mode on the Ailunce HD1 work the same way?

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

bklynhubby Hi mate no it will just match the talk group enable it and u will hear traffic on any talk group on a repeater or hotspot

[@bklynhubby]

Chris Andrews Thanks!

[@peterstokes1360]

Could i get some help here please. When i go to digital monitor it works but then it type of loses the station im confused as on my scanner i can still hear it?

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Jordan James I would imagine it’s breaking up because the signal is not strong enough it either works or it doesn’t. There are no additional settings. Move closer to the station or try a different aerial or location

[@peterstokes1360]

@@digitalanaloguehamradio i know it is strong enough as i get a full signal and i never had any problems recieving on my scanner so dont know whats going on tbh

[@johnnylt82]

@@peterstokes1360 this is something I've had on my anytone I actually think it's a problem with the radios I have two of them and they both do it. I find if you turn the knob at the top to another channel then straight back it comes back again

[@muratturant.a.6.s.m.t866]

Murat Turan inventor 1 second ago 73 to everyone. I would appreciate it if the friends who could untie the device help. I threw a program to the device, after a while, I loaded the new updated pages, then I realized that the sound does not show the logo when turning on, but there is no indication of how much it hurts and shuts down. How can I bring it back? When I uploaded my file to another friend's device, the same problem happened with him. When I formatted it, it was okay, thank you already.

[@KendraAndTheLaw]

Digi Mon is not showing up in the menu on my 878UV. Is there something I have to enable in the CP?

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Fine-Business Operator Make sure you are in digital mode

[@KendraAndTheLaw]

I am in digital mode @@digitalanaloguehamradio

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Fine-Business Operator You must have turned it off in digital function by accident in the computer software

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Optional settings somewhere in that lot. They have all got this feature. I would re-flash the firmware if all else fails

[@geraldopcostacosta4790]

É muito bom saber que tem encina a gente coisas novas tecnologias parabéns

[@profpiehead7559]

I would keep slot hold off.

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Prof Piehead Thanks what is the difference when you are looking for a frequency to sniff in VFo mode

[@terryfrederick3501]

Moni reply Set Success

[@rjlewis3932]

Don’t talk so close to the mic, and turn it at 30-45 degree angle Otherwise you will ovemodulate and the other person can hear breath sounds.

[@JorgeRodriguez-jk5ev]

Dude....snoring!!!Hurry up and explains this faster

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Haha It's Complicated