Brand New Updated TD-H8 Dual Band Ham & GMRS 10 Watt Radio

[@caderarick]

But does it take Glock mags?

[@bitrage.]

😂 and can it run Crysis??

[@biggsmpbiggs4045]

Best comment ever 😂😅

[@motorman1873]

Takes it like you!

[@jj3266]

Only the 33rd style😉

[@Meater76]

Gen 1-4 only...

[@mostrosticator]

Well it's Christmas morning and I have one of these radios. I haven't messed with HAM radios since my US Army days. I was a 31C aka "radio guy". But this was a long long time ago. I need to refresh my radio knowledge. If you don't use it you lose it.

[@EpiclyReckless]

I'm loving this thing. Thanks for the video. Helped a lot. I'm in Salt Lake

[@n1kkri]

When it's in the wide open mode what is the full freq range RX and TX ?

[@Slipeasy88]

So if I buy this radio and I go into gmrs mode do I have to program my locality and will the offsets automatically be in there for my area and the repeaters in my area?

[@hamradiotube]

Well the offsets are there but you would still need to do some programming for tones and such yes. It doesn't know where you are.

[@citicolina]

Does it receive Air Band? That would make it perfect for me considering the tons of features you showed.

[@kellydiver]

Worth it to me for the USB-c charging and Bluetooth programming “on the fly.” The GPS-based repeater programming function looks interesting, too, for those who travel a lot. Ordered, but not available now til August. You broke Amazon. 😂

[@scottvrichey]

I heard that even though it does have a c port, it only works correctly with the one provided and is not compatible with one you would use to charge your phone.

[@kellydiver]

@@scottvrichey Hmmm, I haven’t had that issue.

[@CarltonNoles]

I have the TD-H6 10W 2m/70cm and I LOVE it! I guess I should have waited 6 or so months to get this upgraded version

[@gmeister03]

I have the H6 too. It’s head and shoulders above most other Gmrs and cheap ham radios. I put the 771g antenna on it and it’s a beast. Was my mobile in my car for a year

[@johnroberts6695]

I love the TD-H6 radio as well. In fact, it's one of the most underrated ham radios on the market at any price! I'm uncertain whether the TD-H8 is actually is 10W or not and frankly, 8W would be fine. Will have to keep reading or watching reviews to see if this is a 10W radio or not.

[@joelhuntress6736]

I may or may not have just ordered one 😉 From your great review the “feel” is a lot like the Wouxun UV9GX I bought a year ago.

[@hamradiotube]

It's a very solid radio for sure.

[@hazmatca]

So what did we decide about programming software? Can we use a PC through the USB-C and program this thing or just use the cell phone? Good job on the review Mike. This is the first I've seen of this radio.

[@hamradiotube]

There is a web app you can use that will save your program in the cloud and then you can use the app on your phone to sync it. You can also use Chirp Next but it’s pretty buggy.

[@HOAHamRadio]

Fantastic detailed review! Everyone can make an informed decision based on your explanation.

[@Toner-N1SWT]

Best Ham / GMRS radio on the market. It's fantastic and easy to use. It's my go to.

[@StealthGTI]

"Ham Shit?" 🤣Nice! I looked at the Amazon link and your other viewers must've snatched up this thing fast! If I order today, I can expect delivery in August. 😳Nice work!

[@pmurphy12667]

this is a great radio..love the review and being a GMRS and Ham operator this is awesome! I am buying 2 of them now. I was watching reviews from 8 months ago and it seems TDradio fixed all the issues they were having

[@njensen447]

Has anyone confirmed the 10 watts TX? Would be interested to see what power it’s pumping out on gmrs :)

[@matthewkitchen5425]

I’ve had this radio a few weeks now. Using the inline Surecomm SWR/Power meter, I’m getting a little over 10w on high.

[@Chandra378]

Can you test vhf and uhf power meter?

[@realtyrocks1969]

​@@matthewkitchen5425 please test watts on other channels

[@totallyjonesin]

@@matthewkitchen5425 How much output on GMRS?

[@fishgaming8599]

@@matthewkitchen5425if you do INIT ALL GMRS that doesn’t change the power output correct?

[@wdsracer]

Cool, I am definitely getting one of these as I have both a ham license and a GMRS license. This is awesome I will use this radio for both.

[@hamradiotube]

Right on!

[@frankbujans5901]

So wait it works on gmrs and ham radio in one

[@Terrastomper]

@@frankbujans5901 Yep! Sure does. :)

[@wilcoxtactical3716]

It's not legal to use same radio for gmrs and ham but it works. Hoping it's chirp programmable too.

[@joshg8775]

You are going way too fast with very little explanation 😂

[@indridcold8433]

GMRS, FRS, MURS, Amateur radio, and much more! They are all there in your hand for a reasonable price. Meanwhile, the $550 radio can do none of that! Wow!

[@mazzen79]

The TIDRADIO TD-H8 or the RADTEL RT-470 ??

[@thesaltyham7144]

Oh man thats awesome! Cant wait until i can get my hands on one. I have the ODmaster app for my tidradio programming dongle so i am already used to how the app works. Thanks Mike!

[@wushock92]

That is a cool bit of kit! I just may have to add this to my 'arsenal.'

[@Bruceonthelose]

Does the max Wattage change from 5 to 10 when switching it from gmrs to ham

[@sp00nix]

If this could be used with something like GPredict over Bluetooth, it would be a great sat HTb

[@josephcampbell1693]

I bought this radio for GMRS and it will not select GMRS. It stays HAM. When I select PTT and 0 then turn on it reads, “Init GMRS?” I then press menu and it is still in HAM mode.

[@robbieworrell989]

Can you hear local ems, police, fire on these? Ham, CB radios? 2 way walkie talkie?

[@Sky1]

*This radio is a POS.* It is a Baofeng that they jammed a TID Bluetooth inside it and it fails miserably squeals and loaded with bugs. When you give a free pos radio to some youtubers they will pretend it is all good. Mine was messed up right out of the box brand new turned it on keyed up on a 2 meter simplex and it squeals like a pig.

[@J0HN3]

Buyer beware. I initially left a good review a couple weeks ago, but just returned four of these radios back to Amazon. After watching a review by Ape I noticed that my radio also generated some crazy noise at high power on some 144 range frequencies. This radio has a ton of features I like and I was going to make it the radio I give to all my family and friends, but the weird noise was just too much. Maybe v3 of this radio will have all the bugs worked out. Avoid version2.

[@MrDLRu]

Well, looks like the typical, no so full review...Thx man, won't be buying. Bought a dash cam, it's still a good overall camera, but with all the features activated, the processor can't handle it and dash video's stutter on occasion. The fix, minimize some of the features. Point here is, not a single YT review ever mentions it and I know it's the cam as the first one I got had the micro sd card insertion spring stop working, and it did the same as the next one I got. This radio seems a much better way to go than the Boafang offerings. Do you agree?

[@J0HN3]

@@MrDLRu since I posted this, I believe the manufacturer has addressed the issues. Ape retested and it was fixed. I’m gonna give a bit more time and likely pick some up due to features they have. I like the price point and the ease of programming. The app is a little shaky and still had some bugs. It’s Chinese so you get what you get.

[@MrDLRu]

@@J0HN3 Ok thx..Seems like a Baofeng killer. Will most likely get one and then the ham license.

[@skyym3629]

This was a very informative and helpful video, thank you very much. God bless bro.

[@ryanmigliori660]

The labels are for putting on the side or back of the radio. Then you sharpie your name or callsign on that sticker. My retevis radios came with those stickers allready on the radio.

[@tulrich2]

Interesting concept! If you program a memory channel for a GMRS repeater in unlocked mode, does the channel appear on the radio if you turn it on in GMRS mode? Same Q for ham memories.

[@NickFrom1228]

Grab one before the feds send the storm troopers.

[@slavtune]

This radio would be great for emergency situations. It would be nice if it came with a longer battery.

[@Mr4Brown]

Great review and looks like a cool radio. I may or may not have ordered one for my collection.

[@merrillterpstra3673]

TD-H3 HR+Air Antennas, bundled Only ~$30. with TH-H8 HR. Both Package Bluetooth deal.

[@merrillterpstra3673]

Perhaps for less, directly from TidRadios with coupon$?

[@steveburg5273]

Great review. The biggest thing to note is this is the Version 2 radio. V1 does not have usb-c charging among other things.

[@RKingis]

It seems there is a revised version 1 model.

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

HI, I realize this is a little old, but I'm wondering if this can be programmed to listen to Boat VHF channels and Airplane channels in the VHF range, etc, while only transmitting on GRMS? If so, I'll buy with your links.. Thanks so much. Regards from south central indiana. Tim

[@TheRubernck21]

So, couple of questions. 1. Can you use a computer if you wanted to? and 2. Can you use the bluetooth to connect to your vehicle's radio?

[@strider11]

I was wondering the same things!

[@careybrown3776]

Thinking seriously about ordering this. In settings for GMRS can you use the full 10 watts in gMRS mode?

[@Pioneerrvtravels]

I was hoping the app would automatically find all the frequencies in your area and automatically save them

[@mediocreman2]

Actual testing of these has shown horrendous quality control, sub-par interior components and even spurious emissions. Nice feature list though. Too bad they can't figure out the most important part, the transceiver.

[@freshgrease]

Be careful what actual TD-H8 you get. I clicked the link for Gen 2, and it said “estimated August” delivery. So I found what I thought was a non-bundle version of this, but it turned out to be a 2023 second Gen GMRS one that can be a ham… but it doesn’t seem to be right. Only putting out 3w on non-GMRS and refusing to transmit on VFO. The radio is very confusing for someone who wants precisely what’s shown here. I decided to keep the one I bought as it does do 10w GMRS, and I use that for family comms. Ordered the Gen 2 one from link in description and hope it doesn’t take a month to ship from Amazon. The radio itself and BT functionality is the saving Grace in my frustration. It feels high quality in hand, sounds good once you adjust mic gain to 20-25+ in app. I paid $41 for my incorrect one, and it’s a worthy member of my GMRS fleet.

[@woolfy02]

Does it have the option to scan all frequencies for when someone is talking? (so it stops and listens).

[@nickbeez4862]

These are sold as ham or GMRS versions on Amazon. What's the difference?

[@merrillterpstra3673]

Licensing, Amateur "Ham Radio" licensed for particular frequencies, GPRS Permit required for transmission and Unlocked for Amateur Radio both government vendors and licensed pilots etc.

[@AECRADIO1]

Please stop using wild hand motions... Too many feel they need to accentuate videos with waving hands, pointing to items, and finger splaying to describe the topic.

[@Adamdaj]

Is there a DMR or NXDN plus GMRS version of this radio? If there is such a radio that does digital as well as analog, I would be placing an order for this radio right now. I figure having that radio would make more sense. I would not have a radio for GMRS and Amateur Radio, but I would have a scanner for Railfanning, especially when I travel down Florida by Amtrak or the Stagecoach. Ha Ha! Most Class 1 Railroads are migrating from Analog to IDAS/NXDN. Some short line Railroads use DMR

[@Jeremy-fl2xt]

@ 14:49 is that not kerchunking on a HAM band? I thought that was not OK to do.

[@Trent28888]

That 771 antenna that came with it is only good for 2M as its a 1/4 and a cheap shit knock off of the Nagoya-771 ;)

[@threadripper979]

"Leave aside the legality of this..." LOL

[@nimblehealer199]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sirkyoj1]

Pretty much my Chinese radio MO

[@Johnyrocket70]

Sad Ham

[@chrischapman1613]

Praise the Father

[@fredmeebley]

Please do

[@1903A3shooter]

MORE trouble for UHF ham radio. W4GSM

[@robbsanderson3572]

Can this radio be used for MURS when the radio is set for open?

[@billmakesmovies]

If this radio had air band, it would check on my boxes. How are the spurious emissions?

[@garydonamon749]

Are you kidding me - and I was about to order an Icom ID52E 😉

[@johndowd7010]

Can I download gmrs repeaters with the bluetooth?

[@GeorgiaBoyJake]

How is the PTT on that radio? Is the button a click type button or membrane type switch?

[@RKingis]

The button itself is hard, and it's a bit mushy feeling, with a nice clicking feel.

[@skybran1]

Great video, just bought one for my dad

[@Rubi747HVY]

Perfect walk thru video. Been trying to figure mine out

[@osamaabdelgader9426]

But can you transmit on ham or just recieve and listed ?

[@rogerNKWYNNVIDS]

I bought mine 3 or for months ago. Hopefully all the fixes are available in an update.

[@freddie3159]

Can you still transmit 10w on GMRS and change power level?

[@RollinJo]

WhatsApp service care doesn't exist... 😮

[@Pops_607]

Is this radio water resistant?

[@webslinger67]

I love how no questions have been answered below...and i dont see a link.

[@Shastasays]

I'm surprised the FCC certified this.

[@randalllewis2434]

K8MRD. KF8BSC here. Is there a way to lock out a channel on the H8 without having to delete the channel?? Please answer. No one will answer my question.. Thx.. RPL.

[@RaheemGostar]

mine came with only 1 battery and no external mic

[@MrRedFox13Photography]

If it doesn't take glock mags I don't want it

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

So os this 10 watts with GRMS only?

[@hemitj]

Awesome review! Silly question, but when you turn the radio back on without holding the buttons, I can assume it turns back on to the previous setting?

[@hamradiotube]

Errr, not really. If you hold all the buttons and change modes it completely wipes the radio. But...If you save all the settings from whatever mode you had previously on the app, you can switch back and re-load your settings. Does that make sense??

[@Meatwad650]

To bad the harmonics make them illegal.

[@WRTS373]

Is this the 2nd generation TD-H8

[@SnareTrapSurvive]

Question is does it put out anywhere near 10 W

[@milesmorris8812]

mine never would connect to bluetooth

[@Txepsiyu]

Can you password the programming mode to keep the yoozers out?

[@RKingis]

Not in the app, or web version, but I'll check the windows CPS.

[@charleshamilton635]

Great review and demo! I bought 2 of the 1st Gen radios last year, and I really liked them. Once they fixed all the issues with firmware updates, it was a great radio feature wise. I liked the screen quality and the way it was laid out. Unfortunately , my radios had very low modulation and I ended up retuning them. The transmit test you did sounded pretty good, so I ordered them again via your link. Thanks for the detailed review.

[@MadHatter11371]

Which one did you order the first or second Gen?

[@charleshamilton635]

@@MadHatter11371 I ordered the 2nd Gen kit with the two batteries. The delivery date is out to Aug unfortunately.

[@chrismauro6770]

@@charleshamilton635 I got mine in 8 days thru Azon!

[@cbmitchell]

Azon?

[@chrismauro6770]

@@cbmitchell REALLY!!!

[@JAKOB1977]

"Tidradio" seem to be a rebranding badge for US, as one can see online, where they previously were into rebadging Baofengs. so Im more curious about the native model of this radio? who makes it before this rebadging brand slam there name on it.?

[@hamradiotube]

You got me, but I think it's just Chinese culture to steal from themselves (and everyone else). Rebranding is very common for a lot of radios. I have not seen another version of this by another brand though. To be fair, I haven't really been looking either but it could be original.

[@RKingis]

Quite a few of the FRS radios are rebadged GoComm's, according to FCC filings.

[@MassiveOxyotl]

Yeah, but does it do APRS?

[@hamradiotube]

🤣

[@swenner64]

I love mine and the audio on the radio is fantastic

[@22272480]

Was this a Gen 1 or 2 radio?

[@keathrhymer5449]

I asked the mfg and this is what they emile me TD-H8 is uhf vhf dual band ham radio, if you want to talk to GMRS, please contact us."

[@3qdx]

What is the latest Version of K8 please? Other (and perhaps earlier) Videos of this HT have been given Thumbs Down due to Noisy Transmit Audio, HP of 7+ watts (not 10W), and other complaints. Seems like you're happy with this one, so what Version do you have or is the latest Version please? Thanks for your Review.

[@ALL_OUT_OF_BUBBLEGUM]

I'm not gonna make fun of him for being an FCC bootlicking, rule following HAM radio nerd..... But actually wearing a Metallica shirt AFTER LOAD WAS RELEASED??!! 🤢🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@hamradiotube]

lol I actually like Load and Re-Load. I guess I'm not a real metal heat too huh?

[@ALL_OUT_OF_BUBBLEGUM]

@@hamradiotube I am appalled by this latest development.

[@Mo_feezy]

Is it actually 10w?

[@danielbarbieri8199]

Hello I have noticed that you do a lot of reviews about those communication devices. I am not into radio amateur stuff, but looking for a long range walkie talkie because I live in a place (central america) where cellular phone doesn't work. I need at least 10 miles range in mountainous environment with trees. Could you please help me or advise me, finding the right equipment ? I need it to be portable because I'm on a motorcycle. All these baofeng and variants seem to be good, but not long range enough.

[@johnegan4826]

mine does do that help

[@gilko61]

Hey there. I'm writing to you from a high ridge west of Austin. I'm new to radio, no license(s) yet, but I know a little. Even been to Belton. So, here's my conundrum. I mentioned I'm on that high ridge, a big chunk of rock. I have an elderly friend with no phone or cell service that lives 1/2 mile away, 200' down in a hollow. Lines of sight to cell towers are blocked. Unfortunately, the first 20% of that 1/2 mile is through rock. She's about to have an operation and she needs to be able to reach someone, like me. So, in the past week, I've been doing a crash course on radio. I had never heard of GMRS until just days ago. It sounds like just maybe it will solve the problem, given the ease of licensing, especially for her. The last few days have been spent trying to home in on a make and model before this Friday , which happens to be Black. Gotta figure this all out. I had already homed in on the GMRS version of this H8 radio before I watched your video. Now, I am hyped at the idea of having a 2 in 1 radio with ham capabilities for later on. So, two questions. I need to be legal, and I understand what I can and can't do with just a GMRS license. Do you think the version the Amazonians have today still has this dual capability? If I were to use it on GMRS only for the time being, am I breaking any rules?

[@dayvodays8452]

Is it water proof ?

[@johnegan4826]

can you phone them

[@ThePaulobraveheart]

what radio walkie talkie do you recommend for me to talk to my cb base that I have at home? it has LSB,AM,FM,USB,walkie talkie of course. thank you very much.

[@ChrisBrown-fs6kl]

When switching between ham and gmrs, does this also change the power option limits? I want a radio that functions like a typical gmrs radio, but with the ability to transmit at over 6 watts so i can feed my 40 watt uhf amplifier with the maximum input power which gets me the maximum output power.

[@eugenenault4935]

If I order one from the lying China people how can I determine if we’re getting updated 2nd version and not problem first version? Anyone have a clue?

[@pep729]

That "771" antenna is a fake knockoff and it's garbage. I wonder what the actual wattage is. I doubt it's 10w.

[@johnegan4826]

can not do that

[@Lee784447]

I seen a lot of radios that are able to use different services, would this radio type accepted for GRMS and HAM?

[@toddjenest3212]

There is no way this is a FCC compliant radio. But damn cool. The menu seems like a typical Baofeng setup.

[@RINNTY]

Would love to See these radios made in 900mhz in the Ism band like the Retevis rt10's. Nice radio

[@Gruuvin1]

Menu #34 frequency hopping. Wish someone could test this

[@danjo8673]

Thanks for reviewing this radio, it's fantastic! This is a really great deal! I hope it's still on sale in Jan! Definitely sending my UV-5G back to Amazon!

[@stevejacksonn7lnx864]

How do you get multiple frequencies to write to the radio? Once I save to the same file and try to write to the radio only the new frequency shows and the rest are over written.

[@RaheemGostar]

what i wanna know is, how do i set it up to where it detects frequencies that people are talking on, and then allows me to hear them...

[@wilcoxtactical3716]

Is it chirp programmable?

[@hamradiotube]

Yes but you need to use the new version Chirp Next