CRE 8900 10 Meter AM FM SSB Ham CB Radio - Overview

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www.cbradiomaga... - This is a video overview of the new CRE 8900 compact DIN sized multi-mode radio distributed by Univercom www.cre8900.com... .
The radio features a small size, dual finals, software programmable (by computer), function menu, multi-color display.
In addition to the video overview we will be posting some on-air video of the radio transmitting and a video explaining the software programming.
A review article will be available on CBRadioMagazine.com shortly that will include all of these details along with our thoughts on the radio.

[@benhaven]

Wow I didn't know radios like this existed. Gotta have one!

[@nicovanderhout]

Adrian KEAL Ditto

[@v8hotrodlincoln]

Jeff Southerland All I Run is 1O meter radios.. modded to cover CB...

[@v8hotrodlincoln]

RCI-2995-DX

[@julianrobertson3303]

Thank you for sharing , it's been a major help , it's the best video on KZbin on the Alinco DX-10.

[@kevinbozich1522]

Great radio. Lots of fun. You forgot to mention the great night vision lighted front panel. Very convenient :-)

[@randyguay8606]

i do love the size for a smaller size car will fit in the dash and look good .

[@japautosalon]

looking good as usual, thanks guys

[@kembaraoverlandexplorer7689]

I just saw your video in 2022.

[@Cien_Swiatla]

can you explain the last option in the menu more clearly - "ton"?

[@antonioesta3055]

I like very much this video like ;D

[@rodneystuder]

Hey man is this a small radio? 😉

[@MrFabriziocali]

wow

[@JDtheEE]

this is a 10 meter radio. Why are you a CB channel reviewing it?

[@KandiKlover]

+8-bit King It's a cb radio.

[@jangles55]

If you have to ask maybe you shouldn't be here..lol

[@paganphil100]

Because it also has the UK and USA CB frequencies as well as the 10mtrs.

[@smoki2515]

Because its illegal in the USA. You can not have a radio that transmits on 10 and 11 meters. You can have 10 and 12 but not 11 meters in the same radio. Saying that if you did purchase it from a company in Europe you stand a chance that Customs might intercept it when it enters the country and you get a nice letter from them telling you the radio was confiscated and cant be imported into the USA. AND you probably wont get your money back from the guy(s) in Europe.

[@johnryding1630]

You can have the radio in the US, but transmitting is another story

[@ljuba57]

posalji mi jednu

[@StellarBlue1]

I REMEMBER back in 1971, my Brother and I hooked up a 200 watt bi-linear to our old 23 channel Halicrafter's crystal kit cb. Well, we were having a fine old time until we saw something that we would never forget. It was a Green Panel Truck, with a loop antenna and a spotlight on the front! They were shining it on the rooftops and backyards on our street. IT WAS THE FCC!! They were triangulating on our party! We shut it down IMMEDIATELY and prayed. 42 years later, we SEEM to be safe now!

[@DutchSchultz777]

Yup, back in those days the FCC actually cared about what went on in the CB world, not today...

[@justanotherguy3850]

@StellarBlue1 :: and you were the one that I have to ask why you would consider an illegal CB radio if you're not a ham radio operator intending to use it only on ham radio frequencies. Those of us that are hams don't like it when CB radio operators start using our frequencies. Maybe not you but there are those it let's say borrow a callsign from an amateur radio operator or just make one up just because they like talking to the DX. They don't care if they earn awards for it. They could easily take a 36 question test and legally use ham radio. But you can't use this radio on CB Radio Band. It's not legal. Yet we have the channel owner telling you of the wonderful features as it's dialed up on 27.385. That's the 11 meter CB radio calling frequency used by Freebanders. I can't help wonder why not do it legally? It's not like the test is difficult. And I can't believe that the person that did the unboxing is a ham radio operator selling a radio or recommending a radio that he knows knows will be used unlawfully. SMH.

[@feartheduck6664]

JustAnotherGuy I have heard that governments are looking to free up access to amateur bands to all. These days with all the tech changes the need for an amateur cohort of frequencies is waning.

[@kodiakradio7510]

@@justanotherguy3850 quit your crying man. Lolol suck it up buttercup.

[@dccajc1]

That's cool as shit I got my cb lisc.in 1973 lol and had a Navajo radio fine fine memories

[@BitsofSkin]

I purchased one of these a few years ago, great little radios.

[@commiesrpigs5819]

Fuck what the law says. I am not intended to physically attack anyone, or kick their front door down. Stop being traitors...

[@warplanner8852]

Gone off our meds, have we? Have a nice lie-down; you'll feel much better.

[@BitsofSkin]

lol

[@Sky1]

They need to start making remote heads for CB's. People cannot mount these in a car. Dashboards have airbags so really need to make remote head.

[@Jack_Torrance.]

Not all nations require airbags in vehicles. They are illegal in some nations because of the damage they can inflict on the driver and passenger.

[@markwilliams8702]

Love these radios. Have the Alinco version. Small and compact, ideal for the car.

[@AEZAEZEL-187]

I have almost bought every CB HAM transceivers that are out there on Amazon. The only radio that i did not buy is the CRE 8900 (DX10) it is a radio that costs about 229 euro. I rather save up more money to drop on a better quality product. No i don't like the CRE 8900 Radio but still thanks for sharing!

[@jjhays36]

Thank goodness I can go buy this "illegal" radio at the local hobby store, haha!

[@mmxbow]

I've got one last week. In Russia it is sold under alinco's brand as DR-135CB New model. Very nice rig for CB. Good sound and squelch is working well (manual and auto). I like it.

[@sarahcooney6066]

Cheers for the video. I was wondering if you could point me in the right direction my Chanel 19 on the normal uk band is out of frequency and when I transmit it transmits on the correct frequency. So for example my Chanel 19 is 2.7.78125 and when I transmit it will transmit on 27.78125. Cheers

[@KillercatRadio]

The repeater tones you mentioned, CTCSS? Also, will it freq split? Thanks for the great video

[@shawndonley9087]

right around the 25 minute mark and on benny 346 john 760 from Morgantown wv sound really good on this radio. very good receive on this radio

[@johnryding1630]

Is there a transmit offset for working fm repeaters?

[@rdsii64]

I just finished mounting a President II V3 in my truck. I like these export radios. I think I'm going to get a Galaxy DX98VHP next.

[@reddpepper711]

+rdsii64 I also am inclined to play around with the export models. I'll leave the "Big Rigs at my home QTH though. I run an original Galaxy DX99V on the road, with a all bander Old Kenwood as a spare. I keep things as uncluttered in my live lab as possible. This Galaxy has been just fine since I bought it new. Not a problem running all lower 48. The CRE 8900 warrants some attention. There are some features I like are the SWR protection and the time out, I do get a little long winded at times! Great review, now I see my next toy. (But the Galaxy stays!) 73 t0 all. Just call me Redd or "Dealer" while I'm on the road...

[@whodus409]

It's about time cb's come out of the dark ages!!!!!!!!

[@Karl036]

Good review...Would consider one for 10m (SSB) 73...Karl VK7HDX

[@ianevans67]

Just get yourself a yaesu ft 857d 100 kHz to 470 MHz full tax coverage. You won't need anything else

[@WelshWidgetMan2O1O]

A nice Yaesu, Kenwood, Icom or Alinco would be far superior to any of these type radios. Plus they can monitor the entire HF band (and usually more) and won't sound like Donald Duck on the air, and they would have a 100% duty-cycle transmitter (not to mention more RF power). They could buy a good used amateur rig for barely more than what this radio costs new.

[@alanspicertelecom]

It's also illegal to go over 45 mph in a 45 mph speed zone. And you must stop completely at all stop signs and stop lights. I'm sure that everyone follows these things.

[@Voxguitarsrock]

Stupid question I think buuuttt,,, why do manufacturers put a FM mode on their cb radio's? Does anyone actually use FM? Everyone I know on cb band is on either am or ssb?

[@paganphil100]

Voxguitarsrock: It depends where you live.....in the UK and Western Europe almost everybody uses SSB and / or FM.......very few people use AM except in the USA.

[@tx2sturgis]

Perfectl;y legal for licesnsed hams to put on 10 meters...but dang. No 100 khz offset or PL tones for repeater use? Meh....

[@YZFoFittie]

Im new to ham, please give more details. Are you saying this radio does not have any PL tones or CTCSS etc type tones? So basically zero repeater capability outside the rare no-tone repeaters?

[@BitsofSkin]

Yes, thats exactly what he's saying. No PL/CTCSS. Its pretty much designed for 11m this radio. Thats what market its aimed at.

[@erics6177]

I was hoping they were set up for repeaters :(

[@Peakwanderer]

Why on earth do manufacturers still put a channel 9 button on? the voluntary group monitoring channel 9 here in the UK stopped doing so over 25 years ago.

[@Peakwanderer]

Really? well I'm amazed by that I really am. Over here in the UK no one monitors channel 9.

[@WelshWidgetMan2O1O]

I agree with you. If I want to use channel 9 I simply *turn the knob to that channel*. Having a special button just for that channel is a really dumb feature to begin with. Besides, given today's communication technologies a CB is the *LAST* thing I would use to report an emergency (actually it isn't on the list at all). Given how common cellular telephones have been the past two decades it's ridiculous to even think someone would even use a CB to report a serious incident instead of a cell-phone.

[@lilbabydada8586]

WelshWidgetMan2O1O Only reason I can think of is if you're in a remote area without cell phone coverage. But if it's that remote of an area, it's unlikely you're going to reach someone actually listening to Channel 9.

[@WelshWidgetMan2O1O]

Patrick Stauber Our radio's in the USA have always had the same stupid channel 9 button since the late 70's and I've always felt this was an insanely dumb feature because it's as if they're implying a person might be so utterly distraught they wouldn't remember how to manually select channel 9?. Honestly, what rubbish.

[@AnthonyDiSano]

Patrick Stauber It's been my experience that CH9 is monitored more closely in remote areas, usually by the local forest service, etc. (DNR here in Michigan)

[@RiverVmanna]

A child or someone unfamiliar with radio may not know about channel nine. But an emergency button ~ everyone can relate to. * I'm saying it because so many seem to think it's silly to have that button.

[@zukispur5493]

Yep. Top radio

[@stevefox3763]

If power is cut to the power lead to turn the radio on and off instead of the power switch, does it turn the stupid keylock on and re activate the irritating bleeps like the HR-5500 does? I have the HR-5500 which is a larger version of this radio and that bug is fine on a home base where I turn it on via the nob but I want. Smaller ssb rig for the car but power on my radio and amplifier together via a dash switch controlling a relay and the keylock and bleeps are a deal breaker for me if they turn on each time like the HR-5500 does 😔

[@tramey1961]

You should do yourself a favor and explain to your American viewers that this radio is illegal for sale or use in the United States. It can’t even be used on 10 meters with a ham license

[@RiverVmanna]

That's right. Any eleven-meter radio(cb) transmissions are limited to eleven-meter rigs. No other radio may transmit on eleven-meter because then people would be using their extra features like exceeding 4 watts. The limit on transmit power is probably the main reason for the rule. It helps to make local eleven-meter radio stay open and usable. Ten miles is the general intended distance even though we sometimes get weather and sun conditions that get us way further. It's also likely the reason that only vertical (whip) antennae are supposed to be used with cb radio. Another reason is that with the frequencies being so close together on eleven-meter, higher watt transmit bleeds over onto other channels. Use cb for what it's designed for people. If you want more get a ham ticket and use a different band.

[@Bartok_J]

Any idea what menu item 12 "Transmit Single Tone Frequency" is about? You seem to think it's for accessing repeaters. If so, how do you use it? It's not for CTCSS use (the frequency is too high). If it was an old-style toneburst (like the 1750Hz still used by some repeaters) there should be a button to activate it, but there doesn't seem to be. I'm baffled. I wondered if it might have been CW offset, but no (you have to manually do this with the clarifier). So what's it for?

[@Martin-hq1if]

hi, is the CRT 8900 the Same TRX, betwean the Alinco DR-135UK ?

[@paganphil100]

Martin: I think you mean the CRE-8900? Yes, its the same radio, just a different name.

[@pappyjohn8142]

Can you run this through your vehicles speakers? Thinking of replacing my am/fm radio in my Bronco for this, but i would need the music to run through my speakers.

[@zukispur5493]

Get one. Great radio

[@pappyjohn8142]

@@zukispur5493 where do you buy one? Company wont respond to inquiries and cant find any in the usa

[@zukispur5493]

@@pappyjohn8142 got mine from knights electrocom ltd in the UK. Tel [phone]. £180. Call them up. They'll post one to you.

[@TheKtscank]

hi and I like you video and yep the CRE 8900 10 Meter AM FM SSB Ham CB Radio is a good cb radio and I have one and it work good and my CRE 8900 10 Meter AM FM SSB Ham CB Radio is all loud and proud

[@lesliedymond137]

interesting to hear from the other side of the pond ..... its not like that in europe ... lucky if you hear one english speaking stn .... all the different languages ... thay call and call strange thing realy ... because thay cant work short enough distance for there own country ... so unless english is spoken nobody understands ha ha ...

[@robertrockwell7581]

I know this comment is late for a video put up 5 years ago but it applies to all videos about cb radios. they need to quit building these radios with these childish roger beeps and this stupid talkback features. that kind of crap is for nothing but a bunch of 2 year olds. wont buy a radio that has this stuff.stick to my older radios without it.

[@Munky332]

Are these radio's still being made or are they still available? Is there a more modern/updated version, or something as an alternative? I'm looking for a good 25-30mhz radio for my truck, one that hopefully doesn't break my wallet. I just received my General ticket.

[@arlenewolf5260]

The CRE 8900 Only looks good. The Receive is much worse than horrible! I love Bells CB. I bought my CRE8900 there I dumped it shortly after I bought it (specifically because the receive sucked). I wish they still made the older HR2510. I went back to Bells and replaced the CRE8900 with an RCI2970N4. The Receive was great on the RCI. It was similar to the HR2510. ALSO If anybody ever needs a fantastic technician I ONLY trust Bells CB. I moved out of state and when I need work I mail my radios to Bells for service and repair.

[@themotofixery]

The receive on nine works fantastic and ive had it for probably ten years or more.

[@arlenewolf5260]

@@themotofixery I cant say if I might of had a really really bad one or you have a good one. All I know is mine was noticeably one that did not come close to having average receive when compared with my 2510's, RCI's etc... It was soo bad that I lost a ton trading it back to the shop where I got it. I will give the CRE8900 Two Thumbs Down! I was hoping to keep it and I bought it because of the size.

[@themotofixery]

@@arlenewolf5260 i wonder if bells cb screwed something up. I bought mine through them as well. I brought mine to s local radio shop to have a custom microphone wired up and they even commented about how good the receive was on my unit. Its a shame that you traded it, maybe it could have been adjusted/ fixed. I do remember that when i bought mine from bells cb I had them build a power mike for me (a-static) and they did a poor job of soldering the plug on. The microphone had problems right out of the box so thats why i was at a local shop getting something different. I ended up using a sure 577b microphone with some a-static parts inside if Iremember correctly. It looks and works great!

[@niftyfiftycampingadventure795]

Great performance and function.. They totally saved the cost on material build. Flimsy and gossamer..Maybe someone can reproduce this radio with solid build...

[@bobrenfro3080]

I just bought a Braun electric shaver. As a suggestion to CB Magazine, get one of these to test noise reduction functions. It is at least 20 dB better than my Remington for an inexpensive noise generator. K4OF.

[@SignalsEverywhere]

They are illegal..... because they are all over the power limits of cb which is also limited to AM only... Obviously all radios sold in the USA must be approved, even though some sold are not. However... like you said, the chances of getting caught are basically nil... I mean unless you live near someone who knows the law and reports interference

[@donniesnyder7752]

I would love to have a radio like that too bad there isn't a place around here to get one

[@ukguy7761]

Don Snyder: If you're in the USA try this site. www.bellscb.com/products/tenmeter/CRE/CRE_8900.htm

[@RiverVmanna]

Is ten-meter superbowl now too? (Ham here)

[@MM0IMC]

There's a bug in the firmware, which means the 10kc button jumps up 20kc.

[@kimcurtis9366]

Looks like a damn fine radio!! What's the cost on this?? It is now Late May of 2017, do we have a US distributor and if so, who?? Very nice video!! Thank you!!

[@TonyLing]

What is the difference between the mk 1, 2 & 3? Is it nothing more than firmware, and can they be flashed?

[@bladerunner5680]

I am ham radio operator definately getting this radio. 10 meters is going to open up now solar cycle ramping up. 11 meters had skip this last month or so. ON 11meters you must make sure the radio only puts out 4 watts on AM Mode and 12 watts PEP on SSB mode.

[@zukispur5493]

Why?

[@bladerunner5680]

@@zukispur5493 Even though for the cb band there are no licenses anymore the FCC still has limits to the power output of 4 watts am and 12 pep ssb. I am not here to force you to it but its just for informational purposes. This also minimizes interference with other services and other RF sources that operate close to this spectrum. There are still remote control radio devices and also harmonics that also can cause interference. YOU must use an approved part95 radio for CB not an export version. Rule 10 Power Output {A} Your CB station transmitter power output must not exceed the following values under any conditions: AM [Amplitude Modulation] - 4 watts carrier power [CP] SSB [Single Side-Band] - 12 watts peak envelope power [PEP] {B} If you need more information about the power rule, see Part 95/ Subpart E. {C} Use of a transmitter which has carrier [CP] or peak envelope power [PEP]in excess of that authorized voids your authority to operate the station. If you don't like the rules then get a ham license which is easy now and operate 10 meters with any radio as long as it stays within the frequency without drifting.

[@themotofixery]

@@bladerunner5680 good luck buddy! Tell all those people to stop driving like idiots while you're at it!

[@NZGadgetMan]

My radio the key lock is on wen i turn it on so it will not let me goto band 2. How do i keep the key lock off wen powering the radio so i can put it on band 2

[@kodiakradio7510]

I like the side mic 5555 Anytone better than this model. Close but the 5555 is better laid out

[@T.M.G2014]

Starts off blue display ends green !!

[@yveschamaux9285]

Nice video that explain all the fonctions of the tranceiver!

[@leejohnst3]

You have done the best review I have came across on this radio, although I have a different version. (Alinco DX10), Top marks from Scotland, UK.

[@cycling2fast]

No thanks , I'll stick with my Cobra 148 GTL, with a lin. 25 yr old radio & still kicks ass. Don't need a power mic. 30 ft whip. Skip never leaves. Wouldn't wast a penny on ham radios or license. Free to talk on cb's. 120 channels , don't need more.

[@zukispur5493]

I like this radio. A lot

[@BravoBravo-ct7yg]

Can you adjust the brightness of display as mine seems dim??

[@jeffreygiven7388]

I'm a new amature ham operator can I use this radio? If so what settings as far as usb/ lsb?

[@greyhound0z]

Great video, I've just bought this radio for my first radio

[@purplemutantas]

multi band radios that cover 11 meters are not legal in the US. The FCC did that to keep CB'ers off the ham bands. CB's in the US have to be FCC approved for CB use. That said, you aren't likely to get busted for operating one of these on 11 meters.

[@alanspicertelecom]

Hamsters ... ha ha :-) That's funny. I personally could care less what you do on 11 meters as long as you don't cross into 10 meter ham frequencies. But it is pretty anal also to stereotype and assume that all "hamsters" are 60 or over and dieing. I sure hope all the young persons coming into the hamster hobby also don't start dieing ... then we'd really be in trouble. The numbers of hamsters (from the pet store) actually are growing. Go get some real statistics.

[@ANGELGMAILSIX]

Hi could you tell me how I reset my channels I knocked tham of by mistake.I have a anytone a1 5555 radio.please do you know

[@crookedninja5]

this radio is a dream to have as far as options.... I bet the manual is 300 pages lol. I just don't like the channel display... to nostalgia looking for such a modern radio. They should lower the power and put a inside heat sink... doesn't make sense for compact with that large heat sink lol///

[@fordbroncodave]

compared to the am-1000, would you say this is better? how about a 2950dx? do you know if an adaptor can be made for the mic connection?

[@purplemutantas]

Sideband is legal for CB. You can do 4 watts on AM and 12 watts on sideband. Even if someone did report interference, the FCC might not care. Given the limited resources of the FCC, they might not want to bother with a random CBer.

[@juntaghap7750]

Hello sir how much your radio?

[@adamsauctions4238]

I did not see a pa jack on the rear of the unit but does have the pa option . Where does the pa speaker plug in?

[@paganphil100]

P.A. plugs into the external speaker socket on the back.

[@R4002]

Were you able to locate this via a US distributor or did you order it from Europe? I'd love to get my hands on one of these radios -R4002

[@SignalsEverywhere]

I knew 4 watts on AM, I was never aware of SSB on it or its power level so I wont comment on that. But yes I know what your saying, the FCC gets very busy and probably wouldn't do much, unless they were getting 4-5 complains from different operators then they might go see whats up. It is a $10,000 fine in most cases but again, the FCC doesn't have many resources. Thats part of the reason that the Amateur Radio service has VE teams, the FCC doesn't have the man power to administer tests anymore.

[@zukispur5493]

PIRATES RULE THE WAVES

[@moraescazzuni3083]

K presso esse rádio onde consigo (???)

[@160meterinvertedl9]

This is just another POS CB radio being passed of as a amateur radio. Real FCC certified amateur radio equipment does not have a 1-40 channel selector? Please give me a break..`Sadly your hearing more a more LIDD hams using these POS radios on 10 meters the audio sound like shit and there wide as hell especially when there using there CB amplifiers..

[@zukispur5493]

Who cares. PIRATES RULE THE WAVES

[@sachabinky2915]

They should have a spelling section in the HAM test

[@SignalsEverywhere]

Yes pretty often actually, though CB is pretty much unregulated at this point. Most people don't care about piracy on 10meters either.... FCC cares a lot more about violations in private sector radio bands so... they don't really go after ham or cb pirates unless someone else bitches to them.

[@johnryding1630]

Hams get a little upset wih pirate stations on 10, particularly if you transmit voice in the cw portion

[@TonyLing]

Apart from a few gimmick features, I think I could get along with this radio. Maybe one day, a manufacturer will get with the 21st and start building them with a decent chassis

[@BarryBrown2011]

Women having sex in their head and their

[@Fox250R]

How much was this radio?

[@markwilliams8702]

How different is this radio from the Alinco DR-35 DX ?

[@esseel7896]

great menu run thru. cheers!

[@truckerron]

Did they go out of business? Or where do you get one of these?

[@SemperFidelis_WS_3]

Guys can cab talk with ham

[@N4PJA]

actually it is not listed as legal. I've delved into manuals with CB's and part 97 of the FCC's rulebook. It is pretty interesting to read through it all. I'll try to find an actual page for you.

[@ThePlanetZebulon5]

"Export Radio" = You want something better than a legal CB but you're too lazy to go get licensed.

[@MissouriAgitater]

All serface mount junk!!! not much you can do with modg for 11 meter pirates

[@Skip250842]

I'm confused as to why certain CB radios, like this one. Are labeled as HAM radios as well. I thought a HAM radio was whole different animal.

[@morgz84]

Because they are not "type approved" for CB. They are legally sold as 10 metres sets, but a small mod opens them to use 11 metres. Most amateurs would be using a HF set to get on 10 metres.

[@zukispur5493]

@fpeletz most ain't all though

[@ticonderogahssportsotherst5347]

Total Junk. Can't get the channel selector to work.

[@96xr400]

i actually heard that guy on 38 lsb 111 yesterday we heard the same thing "aloha" thats pretty cool, im in virginia. i tried to holler at him but i couldnt get out to him

[@vykan]

Did it come with a DIN Frame too? Put it in your car's DIN slot and let us see how it looks there too..

[@ghoshowwalks53]

hi youtube, I bought one, very nice cb ham radio ,butt I got the ham radio in this item, no cb 1 to 40 channels, butt worked right away, all so a lot of fun to work out what ever thing on is for.great ham radio every one should by one ,im in love with this great ham radio. wow.oh what a fealing.

[@samson19541]

I used to run a vintage Galaxy Two Export converted with a Commander 300 A linear amplifier and talked all over the world for five years and never a problem now it takes up space in the shed. FCC is too underfunded and busy with commercial radio stations and every trucker now has a big radio.

[@M70ACARRY]

Abysmal CW performance

[@paulrose6359]

I was on CB from 1967 to about 1975 before I got my Ham ticket so,...........Any radio that has a "Roger Beep" controlis a joke. Sorry but I would never own this kind of rig, MUCH better off with a Ham rig and if you must use it on 27mhza modified Icom, Yaesu or Kenwood will be a large step up from this stuff. JMO.

[@Jack_Torrance.]

Not everyone is made of Money

[@captainkirk4800]

NASA had roger beeps. A good thing to have.

[@arlenewolf5260]

Roger beeps were never meant to be annoying. They were just designed to be an ETS (end of transmission signal) so you did not talk over someone. This is the issue with cheap toys (roger beeps and crappy echo) on radios.

[@ianevans67]

That was full tx coverage crap predictive text

[@24334766]

it does have the option to switch of echo. on front panel tone and echo setting . anti clockwise for both turns it of .

[@Team-fabulous]

Hi, does it have the flimsy channel change knob like Maas, KPO and Anytone DX5000's?? Good video..

[@Malibucompany]

What kind of range in miles do you get . I am new to this.

[@rhholtt]

These will 20-50 miles line of sight or 1500+ miles if solar activity is right as it bounces off f2

[@karlymarly]

How can I get the radio speaker to be louder

[@jeffland9115]

will you have to get it converted to use on 11 meter or cb band

[@gunslinger8130]

That is one NICE looking radio...definitely gonna get one.

[@spacecaption]

Looks like a great rig!