AnyTone AT-D578UV III PRO In-Depth Review DMR Mobile

[@williamjohnston6746]

I realize that my comment is almost 4 years after your initial review of the radio, but I just had to thank you for your thorough and complete review of this radio. I especially appreciate the onscreen comments because of my hearing disabilities. Many thanks and blessings. 73's

[@Mikael5732]

I see the video is 3 years old. You have produced an excellent video, one of the best I have seen. Thank you.

[@BryanGrigsby]

This was a great review, probably the best on youtube for this radio right now. Small screen, no remote head, and made in China...those are my hangups with this rig. That being said, I MIGHT still pick one up, since it's really the only reasonable solution for DMR in a mobile. I really wish Kenwood or Motorola would make a DMR mobile aimed at the Amateure market. One funny observation, your Kenwood D74 sounded really good when doing the cross band demonstration!

[@bulldogbrower6732]

I don’t know why you have a hang-up about the Chinese manufacturers. They are the innovative leaders who are bringing these new features to us at bargain prices.

[@BryanGrigsby]

@@bulldogbrower6732 Ok CCP.

[@jsm136]

This is an excellent well done review. The best I have seen done in the ham radio videos. I have been researching this radio, even though this four years later, it is still relevant. The short comings of the radio of small display is made easier with the optional blue tooth microphone that also has a display screen. Very well done and concise explanation and demonstration of the features. Most reviews of ham stuff is just talking about the item and never really doing anything with it. Great job. I will probably buy this radio even though it’s not made by a mainstream ham radio manufacturer.

[@HamRadio2]

Great review, Pascal. Keep up the good work, brother!

[@Laboenligne]

Thanks Jason, see you at the next Dayton Hamvention. 73 Pascal VA2PV.

[@thormusique]

Thanks for sharing this, Pascal! It looks and sounds like a remarkable radio. I was surprised to hear how good the audio is in crossband mode. I'd assumed that at the very least, some aspect of audio performance would have to suffer. I was very wrong! :-)

[@markgriffin2285]

Great review! I appreciate your articles in QST.

[@Laboenligne]

Thanks Mark, I really enjoy doing this. Happy Holidays to you and your family. 73 Pascal

[@KennethSievers]

Nice review!! I might have to add one soon. I have the Anytone 878+ and love it.

[@Laboenligne]

Hi Kenneth, it's the perfect match, hihi. Thanks for Watching. 73 Pascal

[@OnTheAirwithVA3EWV-fn7rg]

Thanks for creating this video, I've now purchased this radio and will start to have lots of fun with it, On the Air with VA3EWV

[@edneely]

Best review I've seen on this radio. Thanks!

[@caseyl3631]

best review of the radio so far! thanks. you covered some usability items no one else has! I wish someone would make an aprs radio that would jump over to the APRS frequency, beacon, then jump back to monitoring on the currently set frequency of the VFO so as not to use up the entire vfo just for APRS. because the aprs can easily be Time division multiple accessed with its channel. i bought this radio because of this review and others. I have yet to try this feature. 73

[@K6TJO]

Great high-level overview. Would like to see detailed programming as the documentation is very lacking in that area. Thanks again!

[@rkaag99]

Good feature review! I look forward to a follow-up after you have had time to play with it on the air! Merry Christmas!

[@Laboenligne]

Happy Holidays to you and your family as well. Thanks for Watching. 73 Pascal

[@stefano_calvax_calvani]

Thanks for video. Can you please explain better which type of full duplex can be done? For example: 1) full duplex only in FM analougue cross band (one band to listen one to receive); 2) full duplex also in DMR but only cross band; 3) full duplex also in DMR and also in isofrequency (transmit and receive on same frequency using one time slot to transmit, other to receive). Thanks

[@freddydee270]

Thank you!! This is the most detailed review I've watched.

[@copdwarriormcdonald7968]

Sold my Friend! I gotta get one and add to the shack! Happy Holidays 73 de WV1Q

[@Laboenligne]

Happy Holidays to you and your family as well. Thanks for Watching. 73 Pascal

[@kenocon1]

Great review as usual Paschal . Thanks for all you do. Happy Christmas to and your family.

[@Laboenligne]

Happy Holidays to you and your family as well. Thanks for Watching. 73 Pascal

[@sammysame]

dude, yr reviews are awesome - Canadians are the best

[@gertjandembele6583]

Great review Paschal Happy Christmas to and your family

[@Laboenligne]

Thanks Gertjan, Merry Christmas to you and your family as well. 73 Pascal VA2PV

[@Alex_556]

Thanks got a great review! Does it support APRS messages not only beaconing? Is the APRS TNC accessible over Bluetooth to connect APRSDroid or similar app?

[@brucekempf4648]

Will this radio let you long press the zero key and enter a talk group on the fly like you can do on the HT?

[@the1mrclean74]

Very nice review video, very thorough, which I really appreciate!

[@Wayne-Pr]

Can the radio display Alpha tag V's numeric display & if so how many characters can it display? Thx Wayne VK3ECS

[@darylnd]

Great review! I have one coming this week. I'll be installing it in my 2018 F-150 and using a COMPACtenna tri-band antenna. There are lots of 220MHz repeaters here in the San Francisco Bay Area. Fusion seems predominant over DMR here. I'm a new Technician, now studying for General and Extra. My HT is a Yaesu FT3D. Happy Easter! 73, KN6NPZ

[@atms169]

How do you enable the 220Mhz? I tried and I get "Frequency is out of range"

[@htperry]

Does the model you reviewed have AES256 encryption?

[@ronniesuperx]

How can I connect Power to it in my house? Can I Plug it into my standard wall outlet OR do I have to get a power module for it???

[@kemakoz]

very nice video congratulations! I have only one question, can the frequency you want be entered directly via the keyboard, or do you have to program them in advance on the radio???

[@HubertKirchgaessner]

Excellent review, thanks so much!

[@JohnLemieux]

I’m a ham with my tech studying for my general. I’ve only used analog VHF/UHF so far but want to get into DMR and would like to install a radio in my car. Is this a good radio to buy?

[@mrchat78]

Can I use my codeplug from Anytone 878 ?..need to be modify?

[@Laboenligne]

Hi Mario, yes and no (not directly) Here's the procedure. Step 1: Open your CPS for the 878 and go in tools and export all the config. Step 2: Open the 578 CPS go in tool and import all the 878 files (you just exported in the 878 CPS) and you're done ;-) 73 Pascal VA2PV

[@mattkerr2108]

Thank you for the review, very informative (from an 878 user).

[@scootdawg3535]

very thorough review ...thank you.

[@markward7088]

Can this radio send and/or receive on GMRS frequencies?

[@ScurvyDanF51]

Great video! I just installed mine as a mobile rig - 73 de KB3LVB

[@dwights1464]

How have you liked owning it so far?

[@benjosevilla]

Can you switch modes (professional or amature) to allow extended transmit on UHF like Part 90? That will be great even if it will turn off 220 at the pro mode. Please confirm

[@cottageadvlife]

Outstanding review! Where is this available in Canada? I am searching for a Canadian supplier with no luck.

[@BridgeComSystemsInc]

Nice review! Thank you!

[@El-Señor-es-mi-pastor-YT]

Hi.... What antenna do you recommend for this radio?

[@rosie9490]

Thank you for the informative review Pascal. Could you tell us please if it's possible to change the talkgroup the mobile is on from your HT while doing DMR crossband repeat or can you only operate on the talkgroup the mobile is set to?

[@nitioe]

Hello, VA2PV asks whether the DMR mode can be set to be a repeater of one frequency VFO A (RX) and VFO B (TX)?

[@VK2FVAX]

Hi Paul. Do you know if this radio for APRS supports 7-letter call signs from the v1.2 APRS spec? Really hoping it's not the six +2 chars for -1..-9 like the older style stuff. This is useful for instance for me. Really appreciated your video. Thanks! :)

[@MeOnTech]

Great video!

[@davidnelson2065]

Where can I buy an AnyTone HT in Canada?

[@linaskerbelis5636]

Could you connect mobilinkd and add analog APRS ( with sending, receiving messages) through APRSDROID?

[@Laboenligne]

Maybe with the new firmware 1.08 version with the Android apps? Didn't try it yet. 73

[@Laboenligne]

Addendum: This radio is full duplex and you can simultaneously receive on both VFO's, FM / DMR, FM / FM, **DMR / DMR (V/V, V/U, U/V, U/U) . **In DMR: You can monitor two digital frequencies (one on each VFO), but you can only receive one VFO at the time. In FM you can receive two signal at the same time. But you can receive one in DMR and one in FM simultaneously. 73 Pascal VA2PV

[@W5KJD]

This was very helpful thank you.

[@doug6717]

What is roaming? And will it work fm and dmr?

[@Laboenligne]

Roaming is a DMR feature only and it work only if multiple repeaters are configured the same. It's similar to cellular roaming. 73 Pascal VA2PV.

[@doug6717]

@@Laboenligne Thanks how does it work? I am very interested in a feaature that uses gps to switch zones or even better, repeaters. There is a group of wide area repeaters I use often when driving from Sudbury to Toronto and back. They are all linked together 24/7 from top of hwy 400N all the way South to Lake Ontario. Awesome group of people and all FM for the long drive. Auto Zone switching would be a tremendous use of the integrated gps.

[@cesargalvan3750]

Good video, do you know if it is possible to digital mods ( JS8 call, etc) with this device?

[@Laboenligne]

I know, over the years I've leaned how to plan my setup so it will last with my constant changes ;-) 73 Pascal VA2PV

[@clausconrad]

Thank you for a fantastic review! Short question, does the Digital Monitor monitor all possible TGs or only those that are programmed?

[@Laboenligne]

The digital monitor is for all possible TG. 73

[@rtrjmk5]

Thanks. Great job. I appreciate your reviews. 73

[@Doggygoingson]

What a great review and looks like a great radio... Looks like I will be getting one Thanks for the video Paul G1LOV

[@dangermandave67]

I don't care at all about APRS position beacons. Does this thing send APRS SMS messages? Does it decode APRS packets? Haven't found a review yet that addresses these questions.

[@davidgrant2725]

I heard that this radio had AES Encryption capability however i dont know how they would load encryption keys into it without a keyloader

[@Laboenligne]

Hi David, I have no need for Encryption so I didn't test it. 73 Pascal VA2PV

[@N9IWJ]

Load in CPS software no keyloader like moto

[@davidgrant2725]

@@N9IWJ AES doesnt work that way. You need a keyloader. Motorola has ADP but thats software encryption with AES you require a keyloader

[@tomstrickland4665]

David Grant key loader not necessary, it’s done though the cps. I have Moto turbo radios with AES, I load the keys with moto CPS.

[@t.m2933]

That was a great video. I am looking at this radio for the shack. Thank you for sharing this content. KN6PWH.. 73

[@rash0401]

excellent review! thank you~

[@marinmarin7187]

Is that radio have a "Unlocked frec" or blocked?

[@Laboenligne]

Only the Ham bands are unlocked for TX, but it can received wider. The informations are in the specs of the manufacturer. 73

[@alvarogaitan2529]

thanks Pascual good video terrific review 73 from kb2uew good luck my friend

[@0101mano]

The vfo digital tg1 B vfo digital tg 2 radio is sometimes muted The vfo digital tg1 B vfo is capable of analog reception. Why is that ? Firmwera 1.11

[@0101mano]

Thanks for the great video !! 73

[@markgriffin2285]

What dmr talk groups do you frequent?

[@Laboenligne]

I monitor a French Talk Group (4022). Is there a very popular one that I can monitor? 73 Pascal VA2PV

[@johncundiss9098]

220 big around here. I live in South Bend and talk to Chicago. If it had at least a 25 watt output on 220 I would be very interested. but sorry, no sale. Kinda sucks to. want me some better 220 radios.

[@Laboenligne]

Hi John, I can understand that. There's also the amplifier option. 73 and thanks for watching, Pascal VA2PV.

[@RS-xn7ej]

Where has your TS-990S gone buddy?

[@Laboenligne]

Had to sell it to buy new stuff :-( 73

[@Chris-hy6jy]

Anytone need to make two new models. Firstly a larger version with larger screen for a base station. 991A sort of size... Secondly they need to make a mobile version with detachable front panel.

[@Jo-my5ys]

Bonjour vous l'avez acheté ou ?

[@Laboenligne]

Au Canada vous pouvez l'obtenir de ce fournisseur. premier01.com/ 73 Pascal VA2PV

[@dannydivine7699]

6:40 AnyTone website says 500,000 contacts

[@RC-ld3cn]

If it included Fusion, D-Star, and a build-in hotspot, I would buy it.

[@RINNTY]

Nice Video, wish they would come out with a remote Head version, 100 Watts . Wattage on these radios are not as good as they Claim.

[@Laboenligne]

They were supposed to launch a Bluetooth remote mic, but not sure if it's available now. Fortunately its pretty small. 73 Pascal VA2PV

[@VK5KU]

Awesome video. Great job! 73 de Kevin, VK4KK

[@twohandsandaradio]

Yes the camera was close but damn that fan noise. For a $400 radio I would expect better.

[@Laboenligne]

It needs a good fan since the radio is very small. 73

[@alessandroconcas]

Wow great review, a lot of informations about cross band mixed mode, dual real rx (mean dual band full duples not DUO), thousand memories & contact, dms&analog, bluethoth, (2mt plus 1,25 and 70cm) ... a tons of features to say so people watch the video, enjoy and subscribe !!! 73 de IZ3QVB PS: like you have say missing for 110% the separate diplay (detachable faceplate) for mobile installation

[@Laboenligne]

Thanks ALessandro, 73 Pascal VA2PV.

[@KorhanBuken]

Hello, Thanks for informative nice video. 73 de TA5FW

[@marinmarin7187]

Minus is a very small screen. Hand-held radio screen. It has a very slow scan function. The radio is very complicated as far as settings are concerned. Not intuitive.

[@Laboenligne]

DMR radio are the most complicated to operate, but this is one of the easiest. 73

[@bushpig59]

Wow, Thank you for your excellent review.✅👌🙏❤️

[@mark6831]

The open spot 3 is out

[@Laboenligne]

I know I should get a pre-production unit in January. Thank you. 73 Pascal VA2PV.

[@Samodelkin-RA3IAI]

Супергетеродин?

[@andrew8940]

Parles tu francais par chance lol. Cest beau man

[@PhilippeSWLFDXFRS]

Merci Pascal pour toutes ces vidéos intéressantes dont certaines en Français ! Ici aussi le support va être, pour preuve une page vue ce jour sur le site de RAF... www.radioamateurs-france.fr/aidons-va2vp-pascal-a-atteindre-son-objectif-pour-2019/?fbclid=IwAR015hNnfANnq0Lb3DIMn_bfmgDH00lNRMBQM4OuUTI9d9NtN3JzMYVDRR4

[@Laboenligne]

Super, merci Philippe, il y a une faute dans mes lettres d'appels, c'est VA2PV et non VA2VP ;-) 73

[@PhilippeSWLFDXFRS]

Je l’ai signalé à RAF, ils vont certainement corriger...

[@Laboenligne]

@@PhilippeSWLFDXFRS Merci.

[@Laboenligne]

Je viens de vérifier et c'est fait. Merci.

[@LIOUNISLYKOURGOS]

Very good sv1gzl lykourgos 73s

[@LIOUNISLYKOURGOS]

I see much videos from u very good 73s Pascal

[@Antennenfachmann]

Anytone AT-D578 mega shit. NO PTT! You dont can use any other Microphone and no support from Anytone! You can only use the OriginalMic. Bluetooth will disconnected at any time. Works not stable! The feeling of pots are bad.I have still 7x MD-9600, RT90 Version 3. The units works much better. No VFO, no Bluetooth, but the units work fine! And with somer other microphones. The customer need to know, that he can only User the original Microphone. Pull the Mic down and broken, you cannot use the Anytone anymore. Anytone has thousend nice functions, but nothing works good. My choice is the TYT. Cheeper and works.

[@briand9513]

These radios are not very good on receive. To test, try driving through a city or metro area and you will see how the radio easily succumbs to interference and intermod in FM mode. It is actually terrible. You will not hear it in digital mode due to the squelch, but the problem is there nonetheless. A Connect Systems CS800d, while not as fancy looking, has a much better designed front end with double conversion superhet which will outperform the anytone any day.

[@K4SRF]

I have to disagree, (at least from my experience.) I have a 578 in my vehicle and have not noticed any problem while driving in areas like Atlanta, Georgia. Maybe it might be your antenna. I am running a Diamond NR73BNMO Dualband.

[@Laboenligne]

Hi Brian, I never used this radio in my mobile but I can tell the AT-D878UV is very good for this as I used it every day in my car for at least 6 months without any interference problem. 73 Pascal VA2PV

[@K4SRF]

@@Laboenligne I too own an 878 as my HT, and after replacing the stock antenna with a slightly longer one, this thing will reach out in analog. Of course digitally, it works great as well.

[@briand9513]

@@K4SRF Back to back testing with a yaesu in fm prove it's not my antenna. I was running it through a comet SB-5 mounted on the roof. Switched radios and no more interference. The Yaesu just beats it hands down.

[@briand9513]

@@K4SRF Yes I replaced the stock antenna with a mobile antenna on the roof of my car and that's when strong signals overwhelmed the front end. Leaving the antenna the same and switching to a Yaesu solved the problem for me.