Ailunce HD1 GPS Review DMR dual band Radio Programming Codeplug, Boot image, contacts import guide

[@kevinhinds2108]

I'd love to see a full programming video! I'm really new to radios and this is my first.

[@m6ceb]

Thanks so much for you comment and so sorry its a very late reply, your comment was in my spam folder for some reason :( Thanks so much for watching mate :)

[@mikesey1]

The Retevis RT84 is also programmable from the keyboard. I love that radio.

[@m6ceb]

yes its a great radio Mike, Thanks for watching :)

[@donbuchan7710]

Thanks for the review, I just got the HD1 today and I will have a few more question about the hotspots and your Zones. Good Review

[@m6ceb]

Thanks so much for you comment and so sorry its a very late reply, your comment was in my spam folder for some reason :( Thanks so much for watching mate :)

[@cmdrstriker4730]

Great video Matt as always. I have been thinking of buying one of these handies for a while now, having seen your review I've taken the plunge. Looks a great piece of equipment, can't wait to receive it and have a proper play myself. Thanks again : 0 )

[@m6ceb]

It really is @cmdstriker I am super pleased with mine, Excellent radio and you will really enjoy using it! Thanks for your kind comment :)

[@Spikey1968]

Great review Matt do you get any added features from the GPS version i.e does the software take advantage of this or is it just there for giving your GPS location ?

[@m6ceb]

Hi Paul! Thanks for your comment buddy :) In the CPS you can have the radio send the GPS data with the transmission, I am not sure how the GPS feature can work within the Brandmeister network as I have not used that function with it yet, but for an extra $10 you can get the GPS version so if you were ever in trouble climbing or walking for example you could get your GPS Coordinates and give to the emergency services etc.. The radio is well worth the extra in my opinion! Love the radio and use it daily! Best radio ever! Thanks again for your comment buddy I really appreciate it :)

[@Spikey1968]

m6ceb cheers matey just curious to know before i order one has that nasty audio pop gone when anything opens the squelch? Regards Paul 👍

[@chrisforslund4664]

Such a great review . You convinced me to get this radio

[@m6ceb]

Thanks so much for you comment and so sorry its a very late reply, your comment was in my spam folder for some reason :( Thanks so much for watching mate :)

[@claude77573]

I would very much appreciate a video providing an in-depth review of the programming software for the HD1. I have an idea based on the info in this video, but I don't know what I could be missing! Thank you.

[@m6ceb]

Thanks so much for you comment and so sorry its a very late reply, your comment was in my spam folder for some reason :( Thanks so much for watching mate :)

[@kayleighpebble]

Another fantastic review Matt, very detailed - one of the best I've seen. Will be looking into this radio further, may you send me the link to the radio please :) thank you

[@kayleighpebble]

Whoops - i have found it in your description :) I wasn't looking

[@m6ceb]

No problem at all @Kayleighpebble thanks very much for watching and I really appreciate your kind words :)

[@johnjames4647]

Hi, great video, I've ordered the HD1, but my OS is Chrome and Linux, is there a way around this?

[@m6ceb]

Not that I know of, reach out to Retevis on their FB group they will know more :) thanks for watching :)

[@brianmatthews232]

excellent video, well presented and infomative, thanks Matt

[@m6ceb]

Glad you liked it!

[@israelasa2262]

I also would very much appreciate a video providing an in-depth review of the programming software for the HD1. And maybe a closer screen shot so that some of us who can't see as well as others can see what is being said. All of us don't have Giant screens hook to our computers. Thank you!

[@m6ceb]

Great idea I will :) thanks for watching :)

[@dcrichmondshire8316]

Very good video, so many aspects, well explained, thank you. Have you published a programme mg video?

[@m6ceb]

Colin Lyne thanks buddy! No I haven't made a full programming video as yet! I have made a full review tho showing some programming and how to change the boot image! Thanks again for your comment buddy I appreciate it :)

[@liamhudspith4760]

Thanks a detailed walkthrough of programming would be great!!!

[@m6ceb]

Thanks so much for you comment and so sorry its a very late reply, your comment was in my spam folder for some reason :( Thanks so much for watching mate :)

[@steporritt1043]

Hi great video do you have a codeplug for this radio i just got this and hot spot now need codeplug

[@gettshafi]

This is VU3BQY from India. I must say, very well reviewed..

[@m6ceb]

Thanks so much for you comment and so sorry its a very late reply, your comment was in my spam folder for some reason :( Thanks so much for watching mate :)

[@dafyddr8678]

Hi Matt, Just got my Foundation and my first Ailunce HD1. Can you tell me if you have had any problems with the built in mic being low in volume ? Dafydd M6ULU

[@m6ceb]

Thanks so much for you comment and so sorry its a very late reply, your comment was in my spam folder for some reason :( Thanks so much for watching mate :)

[@M7WRC]

Hi Matt, currently thinking about the Radioddity GD-77 but would you say it's worth saving a few quid more for this one?

[@m6ceb]

David Turner yes i would definitely save the extra! The gd77 is plagued with issues and I own the gd77 also. This HD1 is hands down the best handheld radio I have ever owned! You will not be disappointed! Thanks so much for your comment buddy :)

[@M7WRC]

m6ceb Thanks mate. I’ll take your advice and save the extra money for this one 👍 I think you’re just up the road from me actually. Heard you chatting to G0KEN a week or so ago and found you on KZbin after that. Hopefully make contact with you once I get licensed. You a part of any particular club? Having issues trying to get anyone to come back to my emails when trying to contact local clubs regarding taking the Foundation.

[@m6ceb]

Yes I would say that that is the way to do it buddy, this radio is truly amazing and having 10w of power especially if you are going to be using it portable is very handy, I am part of the Thornton Amateur Radio club tcars.moonfruit.com/ I don't go very often but im sure they have a foundation course in June, Email them and see if you can get onto it? 73 buddy and i'm sure I will be chatting to you on air in no time! BTW.. i'm in Freckleton :)

[@M7WRC]

m6ceb thanks pal I’ll check that out. Yeah I’m in Burscough. Not too far away. Speak soon 👍

[@brianmatthews232]

Super helpful, well explained. :-)

[@m6ceb]

Thanks so much mate really sorry i missed your comment it was in my spam folder, thanks for watching and 73 :)

[@bwmcofc]

Fantastic video. After much consideration and searching, The HD1 is the radio for me. Thanks for the logo guide. Keep up the great work. 73 N4GHP

[@m6ceb]

Lloyd Palmer you will not regret it! The HD1 is by far the best radio I've ever owned! I have had yaesu, kenwood and icom radios! They struck gold with the HD1 it's incredible!

[@bwmcofc]

I'm a huge yeasu fan for HF and still own a icom HT, but this is an incredible radio from all of the reviews. Thanks again 73

[@m6ceb]

Lloyd Palmer yes you certainly won't regret it. In a totally different league! I have a link in the description to buy direct from retevis. Thanks again for your support buddy! :)

[@somewhereinoklahoma5574]

Old video, new comment 2023: for GPS does it do anything like the Anutone and show proximity of the other GPS received related to your position? I’d this just gives coordinates, you need a mobile phone to know where the other person is. That doesn’t seem worth it for the extra money. Thanks!

[@1OFGODSOWN]

I have only been on DMR for just over a week and it’s easy to listen and know that it has many issues that are being denied by those pushing DMR.I feel that D-STAR is a far better system but the cost of the gear is it’s biggest enemy. Those pushing DMR can’t keep up with the number of new users & blame the users for the issues they can’t keep up with because it’s easier than admitting they are on overload.

[@m6ceb]

Thanks so much for you comment and so sorry its a very late reply, your comment was in my spam folder for some reason :( Thanks so much for watching mate :)

[@voidzero6395]

Hey Matt I have some questions for you about this radio if you can.

[@Solderwire]

just bought one, could do with a detailed codeplug video :)

[@m6ceb]

Thanks so much for you comment and so sorry its a very late reply, your comment was in my spam folder for some reason :( Thanks so much for watching mate :)

[@ThePollaxtroy]

Thank you m8. Very helpful.

[@m6ceb]

Thanks mate :)

[@MichaelChampion]

Are you using CHIRP to program the radio? Thanks.

[@m6ceb]

Michael Champion no I've never used chirp. Just the software directly from retevis :) thanks for watching :)

[@Oregun]

Very nice review, thanks!

[@m6ceb]

Thanks so much for you comment and so sorry its a very late reply, your comment was in my spam folder for some reason :( Thanks so much for watching mate :)

[@1OFGODSOWN]

What good is GPS on this HT or any other HT? I have the HD1 without GPS because I see zero use for a GPS on any radio?

[@m6ceb]

Thanks so much for you comment and so sorry its a very late reply, your comment was in my spam folder for some reason :( Thanks so much for watching mate :)

[@ILruffian]

It allows one radio to send its position digitally to another. Useful for trying to know where another user is (forest, mountain trails). Only problem is that it only sends coordinates. Would be nice if the receiving radio displayed distance and direction to the incoming transmission. Was hoping for a firmware upgrade, but never happened.

[@brianmadonna2873]

Anyone know if I can test the radio via DMR parrot without setting up a zone I tried it didn't seem to work.

[@m6ceb]

Thanks so much for you comment and so sorry its a very late reply, your comment was in my spam folder for some reason :( Thanks so much for watching mate :)

[@09keller]

Wow, very cool! Well done!

[@m6ceb]

Thanks so much for you comment and so sorry its a very late reply, your comment was in my spam folder for some reason :( Thanks so much for watching mate :)

[@g1lbu948]

Thanks a lot Matt. Info was great, I learned a great deal. Ray G1LBU

[@m6ceb]

Thanks so much for your nice comment and for watching :)

[@midnighterprk]

i have a retevis hd1 radio. I need a girlfriend. help me choose: rt50 or rt81?

[@TheTravisweb]

really really really stop saying really

[@m6ceb]

Thanks so much for you comment and so sorry its a very late reply, your comment was in my spam folder for some reason :( Thanks so much for watching mate :)