KEØOG Product Review and Tutorial: the TYT UV8000E Dual Band VHF/UHF Radio

[@DanBrianGerona]

This is more than just a review. This is like a "how to operate this ht" kind of video. A lot of users for this ht will surely end up watching this and get more information than the manual that came with it. Great video and I'm looking forward to more reviews. Maybe something like a mobile within the more affordable price range from tyt or other affordable brands?

[@davecasler]

Thanks. I'll see what I can do. 73, Dave

[@a7lawald2010]

The best explanation I got about UV8000E, Thank you so much.

[@bodstrup]

David, (if you still read comments on a 4 year old video). You are the BEST explaining technical stuff. I bought the radio after watching your review. Did a quick test today using it as a repeater - and it works nicely, appears not to have the issues of receiver de-sensitivity when a (really) nearby transmitter is operating.

[@mooreinvestigationagencyll795]

Hello again David, KE8FTG here, I received my radio Thursday 01/05/17, a friend cloned mine to his this afternoon. I spent the evening with the manual, and tried the disc, and USB cord, w/no issues. I watched your video again and followed your directions, I got the RAR download, and in no time or sweat, I was able to program the repeater names. Just wanted to give you a huge thanks again for your videos. P.S. I hadn't received my call sign yet the last time I commented on your videos, and I made my first contact this evening. I look forward to seeing the rest of your videos, thanks be safe. Ben

[@davecasler]

Hi Ben, congratulations on your first contact and welcome to ham radio! 73, Dave

[@AZOverdrive]

KE0OG, Thank you for the excellent review on the UV8000D. Your overview helped me decide on purchasing this radio for myself. I just recently passed my Technician exam and look forward to getting on the air with this radio. The one item I am trying to figure out is how to set the repeater (+,-) from the software. You described how, but me being new to amateur radio, it wasn't quite clear. I wanted to follow up my thanks with a note that I did visit your info page on the UV8000E and I would like to give you a thumbs up on your decision to do a product sponsored review... No worries at all in how you presented your opinion and statement, very clearly, that this was a sponsored review. Keep them coming. I have subscribed to your channel and started watching many of your videos. Great job!

[@AZOverdrive]

...Answered my own question by watching your video again :) The "Freq. Information" settings in the menu have the +- option but as you stated, that is for frequency mode and changes for everything on that band. In the "Channel Information" menu you state that you have to calculate the offset +- frequency manually for TX/RX... Bingo! FYI, on my just arrived (01/31/2017) UV8000E, the programming cable was detected by my Windows 10 PC and the disk and software installed with no issues. Also, my "Optional Functions" menu no longer has the check box for turning the Cross Band Repeater function on or off so I am assuming it is controlled only via the keypad option. Thanks again for your excellent video!

[@pattansey9201]

Nicely done. FYI Auto patch is a must have in some parts of the country. Cell phones don't work all the time. Additionally I saw your went to the support page and read it fully. 1st keep doing these type videos. But be Honest 2nd you made it full aware that you being supported by them, but you were critical of them. 3rd Keep everyone updated about what they have help you get by supporting your channel. It would have been nice to see a power test for them.

[@davecasler]

Thanks. This was a first for me, so I'm learning the genre. BTW, I have used some of the channel revenue to purchase a new and much better camera to record the videos, plus an oscilloscope to be used for demonstrations. The o'scope is supposed to arrive today! 73, Dave

[@pattansey9201]

Look forward to seeing more reviews. I have seen many of your educational videos and Its nice that someone is doing reviews of the less expensive models for those out there considering them. I recently did one on the Sansonic GT-3TP about its 12vdc car charger. If you wouldn't mind taking a look its on my page.

[@bradhollis1005]

Personally, Dave, I trust you to be forthcoming and honest in your reviews notwithstanding being sponsored. A little real-world transparency will go a long ways here. Thank you for your laconic, perspicuous and well researched videos.

[@jodellaoverman7492]

holly molly David, getting ready to take the Ham Tec test. thought I would get a cheap radio to listen to repeaters stations and practice learning keys and such. No way, I could of programed this radio with out you. I thank you so much. I was ready to send it back . Had i not found you on here to help explain and show how to program. Thank you so much. TYT should be paying you because if it wasn't for you they would have a lot of returns of this radio.

[@mooreinvestigationagencyll795]

I just passed the Tech test on Saturday 12/17/16. I ordered this unit earlier this evening. thanks for the review.

[@davecasler]

Welcome to ham radio! I hope the radio works out well for you. 73, Dave

[@knoxieman]

Excellent video Dave as usual, in cross band repeater mode I would suggest people ensure that the radio is set-up with CTCSS tones to avoid spurious transmissions being repeated, this is especially important when using cross band repeater mode with another repeater, also in some countries cross band repeater mode is not allowed and I believe there are restrictions on its use in the US because of its inability to repeat station ID but you might be able to clarify that, overall a wonderful video Dave - 73 - G7LNK

[@blackperro86]

Thank you so much for making this video. You cover way more than the manual does. I just received this radio today and watched your video to set it up. Thanks again and 73.

[@okiesknil2289]

Merci David, super vidéo, tout est bien expliqué, j’ai même enregistré ta vidéo sur mon PC, on ne sait jamais !

[@mintygood]

Excellent reviews. I really appreciate the level of detail that you you went into!

[@45AMT]

Outstanding video for this H/T Thanks for taking the time to make such an informative video! This really helped me figure out everything easily. I think TYT got the chips in the programming cables sorted out. bought mine in August of 2017 and it reads and works on windows 10 just fine. Jason AD4JH

[@GregsWorkshopOregon]

Thanks a bunch for the review. I downloaded the driver you linked to and the software from Radioddity and was able to get my new radio programmed and working. Going to check out the crossband function with a buddy in a couple days!

[@MountainParameters]

Just wanted to clarify a point that was mentioned around the 4:15 mark that caught my attention, regarding the difference in the 'E' model. We are using 'D' models of the TYT TH-8000 that we obtained from TYT for use in a portable repeater build, and they also support X-Band repeat. So buyers who purchased a 'D' model more recently from a seller may also have X-Band repeat functionality. Should also perhaps clarify that as well as covering the 2M amateur band, these radios also cover the commercial band, although you need to be sure to use a tuned antenna for any frequency above 155hMHz. Ditto for UHF part, it does go above the range of the 70cm band, but again be sure to use a tuned antenna outside of the 70cm window, (we've tested the stock antennas for SWR and reflected power and they are acceptable for amateur bands but not much beyond before the SWR becomes unacceptable). I've had these radios apart and even with the side plug in place, it is evident they are not very water resistant. For example, they do not utilize a silicone chassis gasket as some other brands such as Anytone do. I prefer to disassemble them and give all the possible ingress areas a coat of waterproof silicone grease, and remove the keypad and spray it with fluid film before replacing it. I really like your concept of placing the chronological time bookmarks in the notes, thanks for the great tutorial.

[@davecasler]

Thanks for the info and ideas. 73, Dave

[@SuperDrummerJay]

Great explanation for this radio. Just bought this as a step up from my UV5RA. Can't wait to put it to use. Thanks for the video! 73, KD2CUK.

[@davecasler]

Glad it was helpful!

[@wambroser]

Nice review/how to operate video. Really like the overview of the cross-band repeat function and how it could be used.

[@scottbuttrick-w8skb396]

I just bought one of these radios and I like it very much. I hope you make another video on its cross band repeater functions.

[@juanmckelvey]

Excellent Video. You should add tutorial to the title and you'd get a lot more views. I've spent months looking for a tutorial on this radio. This video is better than the instruction manual.

[@davecasler]

Thank you for your suggestion. I changed the title to add "tutorial."

[@MikeWood]

I recently purchased the UV8000D and from what I can see here, the functionality is nearly identical. some minor variations on the menu items, no scrambling for example. But more than enough from your overview and a get started on the programming guide to keep me going for a bit. I had heard of the issue with the drivers and I am hoping the issue isn't one I encounter - and that the Kenwood type cable is one that will work with my older Baofeng too. 73, VE3MXU.

[@waldowoc]

Thanks a bunch Dave. Great review. It brought to mind an issue I feel you should cover in a future video. FCC rules regarding repeaters, and how new hams can operate cross-band radios within those rules.

[@davecasler]

Good point. Thanks.

[@xoio]

This radio, whist being marketed as a Dual band 2m & 70cm Handheld. . I have discovered that via the bundled software, it DID allow the configuring of the radio to add 1.25m (220-225mhz) ranges as well!! - And the Radio will happily jump between all 3 frequency ranges. The UV8000E is a TRIPLE band radio!!!!

[@stuarthunter115]

Bloody hell, amazing video. I'll be buying this radio as an upgrade as my last boafeng radio GT3TP got stolen off my bike.

[@tom_olofsson]

Great review. You make amatuer radio accessible.

[@tom_olofsson]

May I suggest that you make it clear which of the many links, in your description, is the affiliate link to Radiooddity.

[@davecasler]

Yes. Please go to www.ke0og.net/uv8000e to get the rather lengthy link. It's clearly marked there. The page is my UV8000E resource page.

[@keithrodgerstwitterdogsare2073]

Your review was great UNTIL.... You mentioned the God Damned Weather Channel addition. 10's of 1000's in Radio's and all ham's have to do is talk about the flipping weather. Much like here in America: I would LOVE to go (1 Day) without hearing about that RACIST STATE of ISRAEL or how Israel is America's Allie. - Gordon Ramsey "Fuck Me!" DE K7KTR

[@AlpineWarren]

Very good overview Dave - You are an excellent teacher!

[@johnroberts6695]

Once unlocked, one of the undocumented features of this radio is a *200-260Mhz* band. The antennas included with the *TD-UV8000D* do _not_ support this third band. You can find tri-band antennas that _will_ support it, but they tend to be expensive. You also may find specialty antennas that will support _only_ this band, but you should mark such in the event you want to use them. This feature is strictly undocumented, and you may simply want to ignore it --- and this seems to be what the manufacturer wants you to do. I bought a tri-band antenna and plan to use it mostly as a VHF radio. I also like the *Retevis RT-29* HTs, a 10W long range powerhouse that transmits in either UHF or VHF. It's on the pricey side, and if I'd known about the *TYT TD-UV8000* when I got it, I would have gotten it instead of the Retevis. The Retevis is waterproof (if you get the military version), but the *TYT TD-UV8000D* provides both UHF and VHF. The power readings I got are as follows: TYT TH-UV8000D Frequency HIGH LOW =~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~= 140.000 9.22W 6.03W 142.725 9.84W 6.03W 143.500 9.98W 6.05W 146.355 10.40W 6.23W 440.525 10.50W 5.73W 442.000 9.86W 5.68W 446.252 9.57W 5.58W That's amazing, but as Dave said, keep the antenna away from your head, and when it comes time to use your *TYT TD-UV8000* set the power level on LOW. It still will be at least as powerful as most existing HTs on HIGH! We've lost two friends who were careless in using their cell phones. Tumors began in their brains, just under and above their right ears, where they put their cell phones. There is so much we don't know about RF energy. So keep the antennas away from your head, as Dave quite wisely recommends! And use the LOW power settings unless you really need it. There's nothing low powered about this radio!

[@Ibelieve218]

And with your help I got my tech license by the way KN4GTU

[@longrider42]

Okay, my computer was able to read the mini disc, but there was no software for the UV8000E, only for the UV8000D. So I ended up getting the software from the internet. Works great.

[@wsbowles]

Glad I found this review because the info and software that came with the radio was abysmal. This review of how to find the software and drivers helped immensely setting up the radio.

[@mrdinx]

I’m considering a TYT uv8”00e. A local dealer, who also carries Baufeng, said the TYTs are far superior and cost just a little more.

[@va2xmxpetrok349]

for opening rar files, I recommend either 7zip or WinRar. Also for programming most of the chinese radios, the "chirp" software does a great job.

[@davecasler]

Unfortunately it didn't for me. I'm sure they'll issue an update in due course.

[@va2xmxpetrok349]

there is a daily build for chirp so you may not need to wait too long

[@DataID]

Great video, OM. Thanks!! 73's...

[@janegeorgievski6975]

Battery full charged, without TX (just on stand by - RX), option 19 in menu RX power saver was OFF,18-DW=OFF, battery last at the first radio - 25 hours, the second radio - 28 hours until itself turns OFF. From total empty battery, needs 8,5 hours to full charge (until green lit).

[@matthewmiller6068]

Could you explain more how this is different from the TYT TH-UV8000D model? Everything you've described my 8000D can do including the crossband repeat functionality (which I did test after enabling and it does work). PSA -- don't touch the battery contacts while you are transmitting on 10 watts. It smarts. One perk with the TYT radios is the antenna jacks match up with Yaesu and possibly other name-brand rigs meaning you don't need to keep a pile of adapters to share your existing antennas.

[@davecasler]

In theory, the E model added the cross-band repeater function. But your info shows it was already there!

[@matthewmiller6068]

David Casler Yeah, that's why I have been wondering about it. I believe there may be more than one firmware and/or directions for the "D" revision in the wild. Maybe some don't support crossband but I also wonder if some of it was user confusion. Mine did have an add-on slip of paper saying it was "the updated version" (update of what - we'll never know) with specific instructions on a separate loose slip of paper saying how to enable crossband repeat leading me to believe either there's an "old" firmware with a bug or just nobody knew how to enable it properly so the printed instructions got an update. These Chinese radios are a nighmare trying to compare one to the other, that much I'm sure of.

[@bradhollis1005]

In the description of the UV8000D I ordered online under the heading "Modified", it says "Yes". I asked the seller what had been modified. Their response was "No modified". Go figure.

[@chrismclain7080]

Dave, I just acquired a UV-8000E and would NOT have been able to figure out the manual programming on this rig on my own. Thanks and 73. KK6VZD

[@SheepDog1513]

Hi David. Thanks for the detailed review/tutorial. As a newbie, much of what you're saying is zooming right over the top of my head however. A couple questions if I may? What is Upload and Download Link as well as Upload and Download Tone concerning repeaters? When/why do I need this information to program my TYT and how/where do I enter in these frequencies? I don't have the software nor the cable as of yet. So all of my programming has to be from the keypad for now. Also, one of the repeaters here in the Denver area has a -0.6Mhz Offset? The rest are -5Mhz. What is different about this repeater? I'm hooking up with a local amature radio group (The Denver Radio Club) hoping to learn more next week, but am hoping to get something other than static coming out of my radio sooner than later. Thanks in advance! ~mc

[@davecasler]

Michael, keep digging and watching videos in your with the answers to your questions. The answers regarding repeater offsets are in your technician manual. The 600 kHz offset is used on 2 m. The 5 MHz offset is used on 70 cm. The Denver radio club is a great group and you should enjoy it.

[@SheepDog1513]

@@davecasler Thank you sir. I'll keep digging and perusing your site for sure!

[@lordpetertugwell7795]

Hi Dave, can I say that is the BEST video I have seen for this product, you explained it really well and I was able to follow along with you setting up. Just one question, you talked about setting the commercial FM radio but how do I access the FM radio? the book doesn't offer any clues as to how I can. Thank you - Peter

[@davecasler]

One of the function keys on the left side of the radio will give you FM if you hold it down.

[@357Muzzleblast]

Dave, how does one unlock the radio? I've been told the radio has to be unlocked before one gets access to some frequencies. I've read the directions, but have found nothing. Someone posted on Amazon a photo of their TYT8000D showing (A frequency): 200.000 and (B frequency): 260.000. Mine won't do that. So someone thought I hadn't unlocked my 8000D. I've done some reading on the internet and yes, it appears one has to unlock the radio, but I haven't seen any videos o on how to do this.

[@neilfulcher9298]

Nice review I've bought one on the strength of it. though not from the USA! I've just passed my Foundation Class Licence here in the UK (probably similar to your Technician class). One point arising! You say that the 1750 Hz tone is for opening repeaters in Europe. Here in the UK 1750 Hz burst tones are fast becoming obsolete as well in favour of CTCSS tones. Can't speak for the rest of Europe though.

[@davecasler]

Neil, congrats on your license and welcome to ham radio! Thanks for the info on the tones. 73, Dave

[@user-fd2mz4jd4k]

Hi Dave, very interesting video. I have to questions: a) Is it possible to store in memory channels VHF/UHF repeater (link) or only at the same band? b). As it have the function to operate as a cross band repeater, will operate V/U and U/V depending on the signal or only one way cross band repeater function?

[@JoshWardBUJW]

David, great review. I got certificated in January and this is my first handheld. I'm a high-altitude balloon guy (www.starduster.info) and I was drawn to the cross band option for long range repeater contacts. This radio is a beast to program without a laptop but once programmed, it's been great. One of the options in memory mode on the laptop is that 'Epilogue' column. After some trial and error I finally nailed down that its Epilogue on the laptop and [carrier] Tail on the radio. Another fun language mismatch. You may know it already but I wanted to fill in that blank if you hadn't yet.

[@JoshWardBUJW]

73! W3ARD I'm a [vanity] 3 in 5-land (Texas)

[@davecasler]

Hi Josh, welcome to ham radio! And thanks for unraveling the mystery of the epilogue! 73, Dave

[@johnroberts7479]

Dave, what about batteries? If someone wants to store their radios and batteries, should they separate them first? When people buy radios, the batteries are in separate packets. But I'm told that this is in case the radios are accidentally turned on. In such a case the battery would be so completely drained as to cause serious depletion that would ruin it. The instruction manual says to make sure the radio is turned OFF and that the battery is clean and dry. But they say nothing about separating the radio and battery. What's your take on this? Should we separate radio and battery for long storage?

[@janegeorgievski6975]

Definitely in a densely populated area: clear and without interruptions - up to 300 meters. with bad connection, interruptions and noise from 300 up to 450 meters. After 450 meters there was no more any connection. The measurement that I made was in Germany, 58636 Iserlohn, between Mendenerstr. and Langestr.

[@karpavlatko]

Jane imam i jas TYT UV8000E i ne e taka losha kako sto pisuvas ti baterijata ja polnam na sekoi 3 do 4 dena ja testirav so drugo radio Floureon 22 channel ( zivo sranje) i primetiv deka ima slab priemnik na signal za razlika od TYT UV 8000E koja ima odlicen priemnik No vo gradska sredina potocno Düsseldorf, Floureon prima signal max 300m i posle se gubi ,a TYT prima signal od preku 600-700m vo gradska sredina so ogled na toa floureon e 1w ili 0,5w TX neznam tocno.

[@dakotahrickard]

I'd like to thank you for doing this video. I just got my UV-8000E in the mail yesterday. I'm a blind ham, and a new one (got my license last month). I wouldn't know nearly as much about my new HT so quickly without your video. As I understand it, this radio is firmware updatable. Wonder why you can't just type in the ctcss, once you're in the right mode. Also, how do you delete a channel? What about scanning? I'd love more videos on this HT.

[@davecasler]

It is a great radio. I've found that setting it up with the computer software is easier. Some of the Chinese radios are hard to set up from the front panel. Congratulations on getting your license and welcome to ham radio! Be sure to check out www.handiham.org.

[@kiethdixon9533]

Thank so much for this review/tutorial. In following your steps for manually programming using a repeater, I missed at what stage you actually enter the Frequency. Before everything else I presume. (Sorry, I am very new to Ham)

[@davecasler]

Yes, you're right. And welcome to ham radio! 73, Dave

[@EricShotheKingSho]

Hi KE0OG. I would like to ask about QT/DQT. What's the difference between Encode and Decode? As I'll buy TYT TH-UV8200, and it's not available at Chirp, my only hope is to use original software 73 de 9W6ERC

[@davecasler]

I'm not sure. Perhaps some other viewer knows and can comment.

[@kemptonhewitt7100]

On direction of shift you did not explain how you got rid of “off.” Caused me 😢lots of work to find out how.

[@JoeFramo-uw9fp]

Hey Uncle Dave I'm looking at this radio let me hear what you got to say about it 💯

[@larryjackson6064]

Thank You Dave ! 73 de KK4SPW

[@mattsaucier]

First I want to thank you for your training videos, with your help I just passed my tech and general tests! Second I have a question about this radio, I can't seem to find an IP rating for it, do you know if it has one and what it is? I am looking for a radio to take hunting and don't want to worry if it starts raining on me. Again thank you for all the work you put into your videos.

[@davecasler]

Matt, the only reference to water-tightness in the manual I can find is this: "Note: Using the external headset will affect the water-tightness performance of radio." 73, Dave

[@dianer315]

Hi, You say dual watch is menu function 6 but menu function 6 is dual wait (D.WAIT). Menu function 18 is dual watch (DW) and the manual says it has to do with being able to monitor calling signals when using the FM radio. I am thinking you meant dual wait? It is unfortunate the names are so similar which causes confusion. Thanks for your review/tutorial. 73s

[@thetube577]

Appears Amazon distribution only has the previous generation 8000D. From what I see, not much difference in the “D” vs “E” as if there is an issue, much easier with a return than with Radioditty. Realizing these are over 7 years old, is their a better radio available now, which is more recent at this price point?

[@johnroberts7479]

Okay, what's the difference between the TYT8000D and 8000E? You mentioned the cross band repeater function, but my 8000D has the same function and, indeed, came with that function toggle already on. So is there a difference? Both radios seem to have that (shudder!) dot matrix display. The advantage of using that is that it doesn't take a lot of power and it can be seen indoors and outdoors with no problem. BUT although they're different, no one ever says how. So please tell us what the difference is!

[@MyShanghaiShuffle]

Thanks for the great review! How does the front end compare to the Baofengs? I have a baofeng using an x30 collinear, it’s next to useless, totally overwhelmed by the signals for receive despite there being very little on the air around here!

[@Barmynon]

Brilliant tutorial David. I'd been struggling with the terrible little manual for over a week. I'm coming back to HAM radio after 25 years and am staggered at the value for money that these Chinese radios bring- I wonder if the likes of Yaesu, Icom and Kenwood sell any VHF/UHF kit now there is such aggressive competition from China. Here in the UK 2m and 70cms seem very quiet in London which is a surprise. I guess that mobiles and the internet hold a a bigger attraction for technophiles these days which is a shame. Are you goig to be reviewing the Intek KT-980HP? I have one on order as it is only £39 and I like to compare it to the TYT8000e. Keep up the good work. 73s Dom G0NLN

[@davecasler]

Dom, I don't currently have plans to review the Intek radio, but I'll keep an eye out.

[@davecasler]

I don't have the Intek scheduled for a review. 73

[@coachgeflores]

Thank you. Unfortunately I have spent hours replicating your programming for use on repeaters and It does it not work for me. I use the C-CDC with either 67 or the CTCSS code as well as use the T-CDC with the code. Any input is welcomed.

[@b.u.g.a.j]

Hello Dave. My name is Robert. I have TYT UV-8000D. I did test with another guy and his Baofeng UV82HP, outperform my radio. I was so sad. I could hear him about 6 km away in city and he could not hear me till he came about 3 km away from my location. Was this something to do with software or antenna, which was 15" high gain shipped with this radio ? Please let me know your opinion. Cheers

[@pilotmedic]

I have a GMRS lic. Can you explained how to set a duplex using the computer. I am confuse on Freq. Info. ( Freq down and freq up.) 462 Rx and 467 tx. How do I set the few down and freq up.

[@RamLaska]

I love how the upside-down 1001001001001 at the bottom of the circle on the upper left corner of the screen when he's talking looks like LOOLOOLOOLOOLOOLOLOL 😸👏🏼😂

[@davecasler]

Hmm...never saw that before, but you're right! 73

[@RamLaska]

Great video, David. Thanks for all your hard work! :) I'm going to be ordering one soon. Ready for my Tech test in about a week, and I'm going to see if I can get proficient enough to take the General as well. I guess it doesn't hurt to take the General and miss it, if I pass the Tech anyway! 5329! (73^2) ;)

[@davecasler]

Good luck with your studies!

[@RamLaska]

Thanks David! I'm SO looking forward to ordering my UV8000E and getting started!

[@ebazz1]

Hi Dave, my ham radio club repeater uses the pound sign followed by a dtmf code to go out on Echolink. Can you use the pound sign key on this radio to do just that, go out on Echolink? Thank you for your time. Ernest Bazzinotti KC1LKB

[@donaldsmith3048]

I save the program when it is new and each change is made. If something happens I can reprogram it.

[@zetoqsaber5998]

Will view more bids from your good self

[@xoio]

Hi Dave, I recently got a UV8000E, I'm also a total noob to Ham. The Radio seems great & I'm finding my way around it. One thing i've noticed, when you held down the red key in your video, you audibly heard the 1750hz tone ... My radio isn't doing this. What setting or settings do i need to activate to hear the tone? - & yes the volume is up :-D Many thanks

[@davecasler]

The radio I had for test was, I think, a European version. This feature is not used in the United States, which may be why it didn't work on your radio.

[@bradhollis1005]

Thank you, Dave, for your well-worded expertise. But the link you provided to the TYT UV8000E took me to a site that was sold out of the product. Do you have any idea of another place of purchase? I've looked online but can only find the UV8000-D.

[@bradhollis1005]

Scratch that. Radioddity has contacted me to inform they have restocked their supply of UV8000E radios (or TH-UV8000E I certainly would like to know if there is a difference between the two)

[@bradhollis1005]

How about actual wattage? Does it actually transmit at 10 watts and under what circumstances and on what frequencies? How about SWR with the provided antennas? Again, inquiring minds want to know.

[@shadowsilverlight1651]

when I purchase a radio, it's My choice for Roger beep, not the rest of the radio community. If others dont want it on their radio, turn it off, but dont tell me i have to turn mine off because You dont like it. buy me a radio and ill use it how you request.

[@mactagg8814]

Thank you for the vid Dave. Very informative. Currently studying for Tech Lic. doing my homework on radios. I think i have narrowed it down to this radio you feature here and the Baofang BF F8 HP. If you were making this choice, which would you choose? both radios are in budget.

[@davecasler]

Well, I've only used the TYT UV8000E, which I was quite impressed with, but there are many other fine radios out there.

[@mactagg8814]

David Casler Thank you for the reply. I suppose my choices are my own after all. :)

[@eccolture]

Excuse me it will work with a tram dual band antenna? Or a cushcraft 270?

[@paulhuel8001]

Nice review, I am having a problem with my uv 8000d. When receiving, I can only hear it for a minute or two unless I key the ptt button every minute or so. It seems that receive goes to sleep. I can see the green receive light go on, but no sound. My other radios have no problem receiving at the same time. Is there some setting I am missing that makes it mute the receive sound after a minute without transmitting? Thank you again for the great review and I hope someone can help me with this radio.

[@wilsonlee63]

Thx Sir for the in-depth demonstration of the TYT UV8000E, it appears to be great value for the money. There're many similarities with the BaoFeng as with other Chinese HT radios, I am skeptical of an HT radio I recently purchased which is 98% identical to the BaoFeng UV5R series in functionality, but under different branding & claims to be 10 watts transmission power. I am a novice & with my limited knowledge wasn't able to find similar 10 watts HP radios or variants of BaoFeng, please tell me if only TYT UV8000 series HAM radios has true 10 watts power? Cheers.

[@davecasler]

There appears to be a great deal of cross-pollinization between the different Chinese radio manufacturers.

[@jpicarello]

I love the video but don't understand the part at around 18:13 where you say you have to go back into frequency mode & undo all the changes.

[@davecasler]

The problem is that the changes originally made in frequency mode affect all channels. It's much easier to program the radio using a computer.

[@slickspade]

Thank you for this video. Will this tutorial work for the tyt uv88? Can you you do a review on the uv88?

[@fredbissnette3104]

bought this to replace a defective uv5r (8watt version) hope it does better the uv5r had a terrible design and cant operate at 8w without heating up and blowing the finals . the tyt seems way more solid

[@davecasler]

Thanks for adding your experience with the unit.

[@devrim-oguz]

Epilogue is probably the tail setting of the radio

[@nicolaeana6690]

what menu can I press for factory reset to model TYT UV-8000D.pleace

[@Condition-ef6vk]

Being new to Ham Radio sorry but I'm confused on programming the repeaters + or -. I have a Baofeng and it shows the + or - on the screen. There is no where in the program for the offset. Could you do a video showing how to program the local repeaters? Thanks enjoyed the video.

[@xtibi1]

TYT UV8000E can it be used like as walkie talkie station, if/when the function crossband repeater is activated?

[@hectorcastro7978]

David, When i select to see the channel name on the display, then i cannot see the frequency on the down "B" part of the radio, only the name how I can set it to see both like the chinese ones? thanks for your time....

[@colorlessgreenenergy7091]

1. Amazon no longer seems to carry this radio, but AliExpress does (if not the E model, then a D-model w/ CrossBand Repeat) 2a. Amazon's listing includes this Warning: "(❗Note: Please do not operate the cross band on 10 watts for more than 10-15 mins as it will get hot and will destroy your radio.)" 2b. Another way to kill a[n Asian] 10-watt handheld radio is to transmit into an antenna with high SWR. (The only thing Dave forgot to mention is whether each of the 2 included Antennas has low-enough SWR's for safe use of 2m & 70cm Ham bands, transmitting at 10-watts. Has any1 measured SWR's for these antennas?)

[@bradhollis1005]

That's a great question, one I've asked as well. It would be good to know the specs on SWR as well as spurious emissions. These specs are always advertised as being favorable, but the ideal conditions required for such favorability are rare. Some real-world information would be very welcomed. Dave? Help us out here, please. You are our go-to guy, mentor and guru!

[@SheepDog1513]

Oh boy.... I shouldn't have tried to setup a repeater....as I don't remember all of the setting prior to changing them when trying to setup a local repeater. I guess I cannot use simplex now until I figure this out. Can you help? Thanks.

[@davecasler]

I think the 8000 is now available on CHIRP. Check it out. It is much, much easier to program using chirp.

[@longrider42]

I have one and I like it. Except I cannot figure out how to access the FM commercial bands. Cant figure out which button to press. Can any one help me? Also CHIRP will now program this radio.

[@davecasler]

In the programming software you can change the definitions of the various programmable buttons. Fix it so that one of those programmable buttons definition, either short pusher long push, gives you FM broadcasting stations.

[@Ibelieve218]

Thank you

[@donekfl]

still waiting for your reply regarding TYT U/V 8000 E sent earlier today - their support system leaves a lot to be desired. This should be noted Don K2EPE

[@davecasler]

Hi Donald, I don't recall getting any query from you today. If you were expecting a reply from me, I'm sorry. The Radioddity page loads very slowly. A faster way of doing it (still via my affiliate) is amzn.to/2dL8ru0

[@user-ij9xi5ey9j]

you said its illegal to scan on the radio and that's why you didn't explain im vary new to this and I checked the laws nothing says its illegal any information will be helpful I do follow the law and is there any books you could recommend on the linguistics and radio procedures used there was words I had to look up when you said them ill be checking out your other videos as well thanks in advance

[@shadowsilverlight1651]

f1, you can listen to any radio station you can pickup on a radio. the problem comes when you transmit on a radio without a license if one is required.

[@SheepDogActual]

Can you help, I travel out of state a lot, I can’t get mine to scan in channel mode. It will in frequency mode, not channel. I push F, 1, F

[@davecasler]

Hmmm...maybe another Oggie can give suggestions....?

[@daniel.c.araujo]

Hi Sir ... how can you unlock the 220Mhz band, and what would be the output power at this frequency? QAP, QRV .... 73 of PU1PYT in GG87ii

[@davecasler]

I don't know--sorry. Perhaps another reader will have some ideas. 73

[@Gilles45]

Will the red cable and its driver, which you recommend in another video for programming chinese radios, work with this radio's software?

[@davecasler]

I'm trying to remember--I did the video a good while ago. I think so.

[@hankhamner3671]

The squelch control does not work on this radio. I had to send mine back. It is a problem with all UV8000Es.

[@longrider42]

Just got my UV8000E yesterday, squelch works just fine, either using the programming software to set it or the menu. If your in a loud RF area, you might need to set it high.

[@has997]

Thanks for your video. I have question please . If i buy 2 pcs of TYT UV8000D and i need use them directly is that possible ( how ) or should i make all that programming steps and install driver and configu software?? I thought only i can select similar channel or frequency in both radio and start talking

[@davecasler]

You will need to set a common simplex channel into both radios to use them with each other. In fact, any 2 meter FM radio can be used to speak to a UV8000D. FM is interoperable on all radios.

[@christophe241273]

Bonjour pouvez-vous me dire comment envoyer la totalité 1750hz pour ouvrir un relais radioamateur ? .. 73s

[@christophe241273]

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[@noelaspilla7145]

Sir is it possible to program or input manually by keypad the maritime frequency like ch. 01 Tx freq 156.050 / Rx Freq 160.650? Can you pls give me instruction?thanks a lot.

[@davecasler]

I'm sure it must be, but you shouldn't be using ham equipment outside the ham bands.

[@tocolee6127]

BRAND SPANKING NEW to this and now I've lost my mind?

[@EvolvedApe]

Do you suggest this for camping? My wife and I are looking for a radio so she can call me when I trek off to fish or if theres an issue at basecamp.

[@davecasler]

It should work as well as any of the comparable 2m analog radios. I'm presuming both you and your wife are hams. Or you can check out the FRS or the slightly more powerful GMRS radios.

[@kb5fhk]

Is this HT suitable enough for FM satellite operation to hear yourself on the downlink?

[@davecasler]

I think so, but check it out with someone who has one to see if it has dual watch.

[@romeoenanoria5261]

please help i can not encode vhf frequency in my tyt uv 98

[@davecasler]

Check out CHIRP at chirp.danplanet.com.

[@crash2332000]

So...either I'm blind or it's not on the manual for this radio. What type connector is on this HT for the rubber duck antenna. I need to get a longer whip for it and a mobile magmount antenna also. thanks for any help.

[@davecasler]

The antenna connector *on the radio* is a female SMA.

[@crash2332000]

@@davecasler Thanks!! I put a diamond whip and a diamond magnet antenna on my Christmas list.

[@1cheapmike]

Programming software is not good when compared to others. Can’t use Chrip. Having manually entered in many channels I found the lack of copy/paste and add/delete channel functions to more than annoying. Topping it all off was the inability of the program to print the file once done, even though it appears several have this function. Restarting program or computer did not aid this error. Unless you can clone a buddies file exactly (no channel copy delete available) this software rates a 2 out of 10 😖

[@teeztoyz]

Dave this may be a stupid question but did I put the carriage in front of the horse by buying this radio before getting my technicians license? In other words if I get my tech license will this video make more sense or am I just inept? I have no prior experience with HAM radio just to clarify.

[@teeztoyz]

Oh by the way, the reason I got this was strictly for emergency communication.

[@davecasler]

The problem with getting it for emergency communications is explained in one of my videos about being ready for emergencies. If you were in an emergency right now, would you know how to use it? Would you know who to call and when? Before an emergency you need to be trained you need to be part of an organized group like ARES. So yes I suggest you go get your license in these things will make a lot more sense. Good luck with your studies.

[@shadowsilverlight1651]

tzone, what Alot of ham fail to tell you, is that in a true emergency, you dont need a license to use Any radio. as long as you have No other way to communicate AND its a true emergency, then You can call for help with any radio available to you. No license is necessary for true emergencies. so if you plan to use the radio Strictly for Emergencies, then there is no need for amateur radio license. Only need license for Non emergency communications... transmitting...you also dont need a license to listen on a radio.

[@shadowsilverlight1651]

@@davecasler im sure in an emergency, people would be smart enough to call for help....even if it took a bit to locate someone on the radio.

[@khodorckovsky]

Has anyone figured out how to switch between commercial FM and regular operation? The only way I can see is setting the comm. FM as starting function, then pressing the PTT to switch to normal operation

[@davecasler]

Check the manual. And you can set different buttons to switch to FM commercial and back.

[@khodorckovsky]

@@davecasler I read the manual front to back before posting the question. Neither switching or customizing the button are in there. Maybe it's because I have the 8000D (newer one with x-band repeater) so the manuals differ

[@MarkCruzzz]

Dave! my TYT UV8000 has stopped allowing me to program it manually. The button that allows me to switch over to programming mode will not work. Have you had any problems with this issue? Other than that I know I can program it with my laptop, but when a laptop is NOT available manual Is useful. Got any suggestions. Thanks! K5NKK MARK

[@davecasler]

I do very little VHF work. I haven't had any issues with the UV8000, maybe because I don't use handhelds much. My current handheld of choice is the Radioddity GD-77.