Anytone AT-D578 DMR Radio Codeplug Programming

[@K4SRF]

Great video! I am happy that I wasn't the only one that ran into the "Professional" and "Amatuer" modes issue and had to figure the solution. I am actually working on a video on some other topics of the 578, mainly the CPS. I got my 578 programmed in just under one hour by exporting from my 878 and then importing to my 578. Of course, without thinking, and AFTER having it all set up, I checked and found that there was a firmware update; so I did this. Then I went back and repeated all of the importing and reset all of the optional features. All in all, I love this radio, but also understand the frustrations that go along with technology, (I work in the I.T. field.) 73's / Steve / K4SRF

[@HamRadio2]

Thanks for commenting.

[@hurst4181]

I cheered when the Band Error popped up. Finally a video with my problem. This radio has been a hot mess.

[@HamRadio2]

Glad to help

[@darrylstroble1501]

Do you have any video's showing somebody how to build a code plug from step one? Just passed my technician, bought a 578 plus and have no idea how to build a code plug.

[@davidgee2460]

Almost got me LOTFL with the "WOOOOO!" Thanks, W7DEG

[@WH6FQE]

As for the 578 Tri-Band Pro version of the radio going up to 480MHz, YES and NO. It will RECEIVE the entire band, but it will only transmit in the amateur band. For the radio to transmit as well as receive outside of the amateur band you have to get the Part 90 certified version of the radio, which I also have here. That is basically the only difference between the two PRO versions of the radios. I originally thought the same thing, but when I received the tri-band version I quickly found out that although I can receive outside of the amateur band, I was not able to transmit outside of it, so I had to purchase the dual-band commercial version of the 578.

[@HamRadio2]

Thanks, I'll test mine. The question I normally get is "will the radio receive up to 480?" Because they have some commercial or public service frequency they want to listen to, but they know they shouldn't be transmitting on.

[@mikeklemens]

take a look at 14:30 and on in the video. Also another programming source was talked about elsewhere noting "a stand alone software called At_options which allows you to put the radio into Maint Mode (band 14) and gives you 136-174, 220-225, 400-520. Factory it comes 136-174, 400-480." from the first HWB 878 review in the comments. Mike N6IMY

[@WH6FQE]

@@mikeklemens Correct, yet, if the radio was purchased as the tri-band amateur radio, it does not have the Part 90 certification, so although it is possible to hack the radio to get it to transmit on those frequencies, you are still not legally able to use the radio to transmit on those frequencies. I need to be able to transmit on both bands and the only way to legally do it is purchase the commercial version of the radio and just lose the 220 band, or have both radios, which is what I chose to do.

[@WH6FQE]

@@HamRadio2 Yeah, it will receive on those frequencies right out of the box.

[@andrewn0ajs9]

Awesome vid man. I wish it was a week earlier....lol. I had the same issue, tried the same steps but it didn’t work. I was thinking it was the difference between the dual/tri band....long story short, I spent 2 straight days manually copying all 2400 memories into the 578. The only positive I had was I was able to clean up the plug I originally downloaded from the Facebook group.

[@HamRadio2]

Yea like I said in the video, one dealer I spoke with said there wasn't a way to do this, but that just didn't make sense to me. I'm glad I got it to work, but it is good to clean-up your codeplug sometimes also. I need to do that myself.

[@DrMarkWaller]

I just got a 578. It is in some weird mode. How do I change the mode of the radio I want to transfer into? The old way of push to talk and P1 doesn't seem to work.

[@tbatt469]

At 7:50 you state everyone should have two ID's. Is that "mandatory" or a suggestion?

[@HamRadio2]

Everyone gets 2 IDs automatically. Whether or not you use them is up to you.

[@tbatt469]

@@HamRadio2 I must be the exception. I only have one.

[@matthewgregg8470]

Your video helped out so much... do you think you might be able to do one on getting APRS set up and working correctly along with trying to figure out how to turn the volume down on the radio when it beacons? My only issues with my new radio so far. Great Videos BTW !!!!

[@HamRadio2]

Yes that is in the plan...

[@matthewgregg8470]

Ham Radio 2.0 amazing... thank you so very much. I love this little radio other than it’s so loud when the APRS beacons and I also think it’s weird that you don’t need an APRS channel. It’s definitely different but works.

[@lauriew2907]

Have a beer and celebrate Jason your great work..

[@HamRadio2]

Thanks for watching

[@kenrnet6706]

Anyone with Anytone programming expertise, can you reorder/number the channels list in excel and re-import, or will that break the talkgroup relationship? Or can you later add to the talkgroup list and reorder? What is the best method to prevent relationship corruption of channels and talkgroups?

[@HamRadio2]

The N0GSG Contact Manager Software will do this correctly.

[@jolebole-yt]

Great guide. Thanks for sharing. I small suggestion for the future videos - please increase the size of the window that you are presenting and decrease yours cam view window. The text is too small and difficult to read. Fullscreaning the "presentation" window will help a greatly . 73

[@HamRadio2]

I'm playing with several settings in that area.

[@jolebole-yt]

Ham Radio 2.0 another way to do it is with windows scaling. In display settings try scaling to 125% or 150% and see how that looks. I know.. i hate windows too lol. Too bad none of the Radio Manufacturers have Mac or Linux versions of the programing software. While there is Chirp for Linux, cable drivers for Linux are a mess. Thanks again for all the effort you put in making these videos for out Ham community!

[@500VulcanRider]

Will a Btech 6x2 code plug work in the anytone radio since they are pretty much the same radios?

[@HamRadio2]

I believe so. I loaded my AT-868 codeplug into the radio, so I don't see why it wouldn't.

[@Playinradio]

So for the 878uviiplus, I am in amateur mode, and I am in european commercial mode. Has anyone run into this yet? V2.02 firmware btw

[@the1mrclean74]

I followed all of this video twice....I'm missing a lot of stuff from my 878 codeplug...none of my zones came across....also missing a lot more. Channel's came through, TG's came through...contacts...not zones, no FM info...missing a few other things as well...any advice??

[@HamRadio2]

Make sure you have all of the items are selected.

[@the1mrclean74]

@@HamRadio2 Everything was selected, also tried it with the dcf export/import...nothing is working?? I have also tried to manually import the missing files from the cvs files...that doesn't work either...it will NOT transfer the missing data...any ideas?

[@dcsguy2546]

Hi Jason! Great video as usual.... so when I use the Anytone 868 is the process the same? Tim

[@HamRadio2]

Should be... I am going to try it

[@nathantcampbell]

I'd anticipate you'd just need to remove the 220 MHz channels from the CSV before import

[@davidramirezp77]

My name is David KD9FSK I live in Chicago I’ve just order anytone uviii I’ve downloaded the software for the anytone 578uviii it send me to briedgecom system to download the Illinois code plus but my windows 10 won’t let me something about setting application try to do the dmr-talk groups as well and no luck either can’t download anything hope some one could help me set up my 1st dmr code plug yes I do have my dmr radio Id hope to hear from you soon thank you for reading this 73

[@ponchorodriguez9408]

I Got the band error can you tell how can I fix this problem tks

[@HamRadio2]

I cover that in the video. You need to make sure the drop-down menu is set to "Amateur"

[@ponchorodriguez9408]

@@HamRadio2 I did it but do not work

[@HamRadio2]

Contact the vendor you bought the radio from. You have a setting wrong somewhere.

[@ponchorodriguez9408]

@@HamRadio2 tks W6BVI 73'

[@rodgerkeels865]

What version do I need to do gmrs and digital mototurbo

[@HamRadio2]

They all do digital - digital doesn't have anything to do with Part 90 or 97. You would want the Part 90 version to do GMRS.

[@n8osm]

Actually GMRS is Part 95E. There is NOT a version of this radio that is part 95E. Part 90 is Police, Fire, and EMS. www.repeaterbook.com/index.php/2016-04-07-21-08-49/9-blog/12-what-is-legal-and-what-is-not-legal-for-our-chinese-radios

[@PawelRozenek]

Every single time when somebody begs for thumb up, I put thumb down

[@HamRadio2]

That is called 'interaction' and KZbin still promotes it. Angry Thumbs-Down Guy will never win.

[@hillbilly4christ638]

How can I make mine into a cb?

[@HamRadio2]

You can't, it doesn't cover that band

[@KF5GXZ]

What's your shirt say? Stand back ?

[@HamRadio2]

Stand Back, I'm Going To Try Ham Radio www.grapevineamateurradio.com/store/tshirt-ham-radio-stand-back-while-i-try-ham-radio/

[@K6TJO]

Pro tip: use HIGH Resolution screens when sharing your computer screen and share only the portion you are working with. Screen too fuzzy and way too small.

[@HamRadio2]

Turn up the resolution on your side. KZbin has been turning it down for a while now due to all of the people watching. But the video and the screen recording are both in 1080P HD

[@JustMe619toby]

Sorry I don't have apploud

[@HamRadio2]

It's on the bottom of every video, but don't worry about it. Thanks for watching.

[@mikeklemens8970]

The applaud button is not visible to me either. Mike N6IMY

[@ableprepper]

Well... I just watched 5 minutes of your video and I gave up. I don't know what the blazes your talking about. This is one of the "problems" Amateur radio is experiencing these days. When I need a $2000 laptop just to program a $30 to $400 radio, along all the ancillary cables, programs and whatever else will be needed, I have to ask is it worth it? I recently moved after retirement, found and went to a meeting of a large and established radio club... I was totally ignored. Nobody greeted me, talked to me... Nothing. They did introductions, I gave my name, call, explained I had just moved there. They had a presentation and then a break. Nobody said anything to me. Totally ignored. Went to a meeting of a different club. Little better but not much. I joined. Went to field day. Most members huddled around their rigs, did their own "thing". Nobody had thought of coffee! I went home, got my "coffee kit", set it up, many drank, three people introduced themselves. Tried to interact, ask questions, asked for advice... Crickets. Checked into the club VHF net many times, then everyone would go to the "440" repeater which I could not hit because of a big hill behind my property. Quit checking in, quit going to meetings. Anyone care? Anyone call me? Anyone email me? Nadda. I'm a retired Civil Service and retired Army officer aviator, instructor pilot in both airplanes and helicopters, many years in the CAP as a SAR pilot, "Commander" and, of all things a "communicator" so I'm not "shy" about picking up a microphone. So I'll go "lone wolf" Studying for my general... David KM4ZYH. (go ahead and check) 73s

[@HamRadio2]

It sounds like your issue is with local hams and clubs in your area. Sadly, this is not uncommon, but it is also not the norm. QRZ and eHam forums are a good idea, like was already mentioned. Questions here or in my Discord server are welcome too.

[@HamRadio2]

You certainly do not need a $2000 laptop either. A low-cost Windows machine will work just fine.

[@mikeklemens]

What brought you to ham radio? What interests you with ham radio? Mike N6IMY

[@ableprepper]

Mike Klemens My father was a Navy radioman on a PBY Catalina in WW2. Later her he owned a Television repair shop and after that he worked for the USAF as a Aircraft Avionics Technician. My older brother was a Amateur. My grandfather had a neighbor who was a Amateur, hand built all his gear. When I was 12, I hand built a FM transmitter for a JrHi science project. Dad found a old CB and taught me the basic elements of how to build a station, antennas, coax, soldering. He bought a Johnson Messenger 100 (7 crystal control channels) for the car. I still have a Lafayette HE20C and D104 microphone I bought by saving pennies. I was studying code in the early 90s, got up to 12 wpm but "life events" interfered. I knew about radio theory so one less thing I had to learn in flight school. When I was heavily involved in CAP I used HF and VHF amateur radios modified for CAP frequencies. My brother in law was Bob Monk WA4GIU, now a silent key. He gave me his Heathkit HX1681, HR 1680 and HM102 SWR meter (he built) before he passed. He was my first "contact" after I got my license. I currently have a Yaesu FTM3207D an ICOM IC2730A and Midland GMRS Mobiles (not the .5 watt toys, because there is no way the YL is going to get her license!). I am 69 now, retired 10 years ago (no health problems, physically fit, I'm a USDA-USFS certified "Sawyer" (chain saw and crosscut) and member of a club that maintains a part of the Appalachian Trail) and wanted to get involved in the public service area of Amateur radio. I took all the FEMA courses on line. Although I am very disappointed with the way the "community" has evolved, I will stick it out and perhaps find some comradery.

[@mikeklemens8970]

Sounds like you have a lot of radio in your blood and brain. I was lucky to have a ham next door and another 5 houses away. Spent a lot on him gear as a kid and had to sell it all to finish high school and go to college. Picked it up 34 years later. Wish I had never left. In short not every club is a match, find another or move to emcomm or HF or satellites. Ham is bigger than a single ham can do in life. It is a bit easier to find other hams with similar interests and also unique interests to find new things to do. I only have a few years as an active ham and looking forward to the next 50......