Radioddity QT40 10 Meter Radio - Better than you might think!

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The Radioddity QT40 10 meter radio boasts a 40 watts transmission power and 28.000-29.695MHz frequency range that delivers crystal-clear communication over long distances.
- Noise Reduction: With both TX and RX digital noise reduction technology, the QT40 ensures that you'll never have to strain to hear or be heard in noisy environments.
- Accurate Signal Meter: The PWR/RX RSSI Signal Meter provides you with a clear picture of your signal strength, helping you to optimize your communication for the best possible results.
- Weather Channel: With its impressive weather band and NOAA alert feature, you can stay ahead of the curve and be prepared for any sudden changes in the weather.
- Customizable Features: The QT40 is equipped with a range of features, including CTCSS/DCS, PC program, ASQ, SQ, RF gain, VOX, HI-CUT， etc.
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[@gtretroworld]

This is identical to the Ares ll in every way.For what it is it performs incredibly well especially the receiver,yeah there is a lot of useless and annoying facilities in there but once configured it is actually a pleasure to use.Good video little video 👍

[@Steve-GM0HUU]

Not a bad price if you are only interested in 10m phone operation. I know that it's a modified CB rig. However, lack of proper frequency display and no CW mode is what would put me off. I suppose adding these features would hike up the cost though.

[@johncrouch8988]

We managed to use radios Like these without frequency displays back in the 1980s!🤔

[@RobertTKlaus]

It is an Ares II, when you order a couple of hundred or more you can rebrand them like Radioodity did. Ares II is even in the FCC ID tag. I asked them about the microphone pinout, etc. It follows the Cobra 4 pin, here is an excerpt from their email, enjoy: Below is the pinout information for the speaker mic. I hope it will be helpful to you: 1 Black Ground 2 White Audio 3 Red PTT * 4 Blue Up/Down * Blue and Red switch resistance in when button is pushed Up 3.948 Ohms Down 1.198 Ohms Black/White Mic Black/Red PTT Blue/Red Up/own

[@TechMindsOfficial]

I can confirm this as I have just loaded the latest ARES 2 firmware and use the ARES 2 CPS on this QT-40.

[@Radio_crazy]

Hi yes I purchased a Ares 2 new and for portable 10m work and actually surprised how good it is , Exactly same as the one you demonstrated, found on mine the plastic chrome on on volume knob poorly finnished but working condition is exactly what is says on the box , I love the vintage look 😊

[@dodgydd]

Why are we still seeing radios with this styling? Did Cobra make a million chassis back in the 1980s?

[@TechMindsOfficial]

It’s for us old folk that like to reminisce:)

[@dodgydd]

@@TechMindsOfficial Less of the 'us' 😜😜

[@26TM034]

cos its basically a design classic... efficient, simple and effective layout... 10 million plus sets sold with that design

[@dodgydd]

@@26TM034 Wondering if the chassis design is essentially open sourced now and readily available for 3rd parties to fill with electronics.

[@AnthonyJones-vk6xq]

Cheers Matt for the review, like you, i love the retro CB look, would have one happily in the car to keep an ear on the band, the only downside is that its got no CW transmit capabilities !

[@joemcmanus79]

It might not have "CW" but you can "fudge it" by trying to work "Modulated FM". The regular CW crowd might have a bit of an issue copying but you could work cross mode with an FM station, get similar performance to CW and have some fun that way, admittedly the FM crowd might do a double take on hearing CW like tones coming out of their speakers, but just think of the possibilities. 😁

[@XBKLYN]

I think all these Chinese companies hire the same C++ developers from the 90s to design their GUIs.

[@che59v]

This unit won't come close to AT6666, why? this model lacks proper modern full FRQ read out, it has the look of a 70s retro radio and deliver half the power of the AT6666. Antyone produces both models they call the above unit "Ares ll" . Those of us who are after a modern radio that is easy to use and have double the power understood this already, the difference in price is negligible.

[@KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4]

So does a man buy a Quad 6 pro or a Radiodity QT 80 which is thr exact same radio with a different badge.. Radiodity offered me $40 off the price idk it's tough

[@stevenalva1740]

The true look of a CB radio is what some users want. If it can be modified past the limited 4 watts of CB, there is no noticeable amplifier or heat sink. Some jurisdictions still use a contraband radio for cause to pull you over by the police.

[@warrenksanbornjr.6643]

It's the same as the Anytone and it's a great radio for the money and much better then a $400 conexx 3300

[@borayurt66]

Nice radio, I didn't know this even existed. At first, I thought it would turn out to be just a glorified CB rig, but I stand corrected. A quick search reveals a $200 price tag, not terribly bad considering the 40W output is real. Also there seems to be an "export" version which can do 24.715-30.105 MHz, which can be very popular in countries where there are no strict power regulations on the CB band. What I don't like is, there is no dedicated frequency display.

[@Doubledsccreepingtom]

You can program 2 meter frequencies for receive

[@rpcomms1]

@@Doubledsccreepingtom Correct including wide or narrow fm bandwidths ie VHF Marine (wide),Business band (Narrow)

[@MhzUHF]

Nice review Matt I like the look but the band selection looks a nightmare it reminds me of my ham International CB from the 80s use to have a crib sheet to use + the Echo should be disabled by default and if you enable it you get a free t-shirt saying "Twat"

[@mostlypostie1]

Echo and Beeps are OFF by default. Luckily! hihi

[@snakezdewiggle6084]

What's under the cover is the make or brake point for me. ;)

[@Doubledsccreepingtom]

1x2 mosfets. Surface mount, no adjustments inside but can connect to computer and set up all kind of things.

[@rpcomms1]

CTCSS very handy for voip gateways and repeater uses,also for semi quiet cb or 10m converstations 👍

[@M0XFXUK]

To be brutally honest I don't understand why a radio like this exists in this day and age. The look of the radio harks back to the 1970/80s and is limited to channelised frequency selection which in my opinion makes the radio tedious to tune on the ham bands. If someone developed Ham / CB set to have a VFO and be able to switch over to channels for CB use, I think they would be on to a winner as you could get the best of both worlds. You mentioned that the radio has fixed filters which would suggest that it is a superhet type transceiver with MCU control which is becoming a bit old hat these days. I would be interested to see inside the radio. I guess people like the nostalgic look and feel hence why there is a market for this kind of thing. Interesting video as always.

[@TechMindsOfficial]

Hit the nail on the head. It’s the nostalgic look, that’s about it. Inside it’s just one SMT Pcb. Nothing to twiddle.

[@ebb73]

CB 최고네요 73

[@maikerumine]

Great review, mate! I enjoy seeing all the sad hams stirring over these export radios! Love my Lincoln to bits, 73

[@TechMindsOfficial]

Haha I know right!

[@mostlypostie1]

it's a sad hams wet dream - unfortunately for them, this radio works amazingly well, and is here to stay. I look forward to working the sad hams on 10m with this radio, and getting good reports from them. (It's already happened a number of times! hihi) 73

[@M0UAW_IO83]

Lincoln is a pretty decent monoband radio, dual PLL loop, proper RF finals, pretty bulletprooof if you remember to change that non polarised cap and nobody has dicked about with the low pass filters (you'll be talking to local air traffic control if they haven't done it right) and still, even now they're 35 years old, a number of rungs on the ladder above that Anytone Ares 2. These things, meh, another cheap Qixiang which isn't as useable as their older models, would much rather have the AT5555 or AT5555N.

[@mostlypostie1]

@Northern bloke. It will be easier if I just avoid you. That shouldn't be too hard to do. I'll look for the Ranger that's 500hz off frequency and the sad ham complaining about his latest medical ailments. 🤣 73.

[@Team-fabulous]

What the hell would an amateur radio want with an echo feature!?!... 😮😮😮

[@TechMindsOfficial]

Haha… Maybe you haven’t heard some of the other Europeans then :) but exactly my thoughts too, guess it’s just a gesture they thought was cool.

[@mostlypostie1]

Good thing you can keep that turned off (and it is OFF by default) ;)

[@Michael-q8v7d]

The echo feature is for cbers. This radio is ideal for me, I love cb and I’m also a licensed ham. Ideal radio for folk like me. Lose the downer on cb. No snobbery

[@Team-fabulous]

@@Michael-q8v7d what would a CB radio operator want with an echo chamber?!!

[@Michael-q8v7d]

@@Team-fabulous just a tiny amount of echo, nothing silly,can get you heard above the cacophony. Most nobs have way too much reverb on. I prefer just enough to make you sound like you’re in a big empty room

[@mostlypostie1]

Yes it is the same as the ARES II, and it really is a great, fun 10m (and 12m) radio! I have been using mine to work 10m DX on SSB and FM with excellent reports. FYI, you can program 32 VHF FM scanner frequencies, not just 10! And you can change a lot of settings in the built in menu, without using the PC software. I actually prefer the SSB RX Audio with the RX Noise Reduction set to level 2, over my FTDX10 - I actually like it that much! (I have had many ham friends listen to the RX NRC side by side with my Yaesu, and they all agree too...) The recovered audio sounds nice. For me, this radio proves that you can't judge a book by its cover - this radio really works GREAT as a 10m radio. Some reviews (like the one by HRCC) was really misinformed and full of inaccurate information - the manual is excellent and it explains the unique features and how to use them very well, IMHO. Thanks for the great videos! I might catch you on 10m, using my ARES II :) 73

[@andrewrudlang2785]

I bought one and haven't had much time to get it set up and running yet but I just think its so cool with the throwback design, yet still pretty modern and functional with a decent DSP feature and most relevant controls being accessible without any menus. I think I am going to have great fun with this.

[@Didi1.275]

It really reminds me a lot of a Super Star...

[@GateKommand]

Thanks for an interesting revue Matt. One thing I would prefer is a permanent frequency readout, I have seen mods for some radios whereby the LED channel display is replaced by an OLED unit that shows frequency as well. Once again thank you for the content you put out - 2E0EJS

[@michaelchambers7691]

10m band is NOT channelized.

[@americaswayout4489]

Being I use 12 meters, any mobile I might buy needs 12 also?

[@mostlypostie1]

That radio works on 12m as well!

[@Paul-Howell-M3EYG]

3:20 Under Model:QT40 it does actually say FCC ID: T4K-ARESII

[@richardchambers256]

Yes mine does.

[@mikeh8416]

You see a 10M, I see a 1980 Cobra 148 GTL CB Radio that's been re-frequed to 10M. At least it's close to the same price as it was in the 80's...

[@TechMindsOfficial]

Oh nooo.. I see a 148 for sure! That's why I like it.. :-)

[@Swaggerlot]

It would have been interesting to see inside, guessing it would be an old PCB with some newer added 'daughter' boards, but I may well be wrong.

[@Doubledsccreepingtom]

Surface mount. No adjustments inside.

[@Fukhorse]

a clone of clone of clone

[@keathrhymer5449]

prefer my anytone 5555 N2 radio for 10 meter use i never made sense of why channel selection except for those who use it for cb. I refer to know the freq i am using

[@HighlanderMcLeod]

The style is a bit similar to MFJ, but this is also a very cool and beautiful radio

[@TechMindsOfficial]

MFJ? I don’t think I’ve ever seen an MFJ radio look like this. For me, especially in the UK, this takes me back to the Cobra 148 GTL DX and the Superstar 360 days. Which I absolutely love :)

[@nigelbrooks6756]

@@TechMindsOfficialmfj made some mono band ssb rigs I think that’s what he means

[@Pugragger]

🧐 Seem to be missing a comment here now

[@Joe-gi9lo]

Kinda strange it has teh VHF rec. but not the xband repeat function of why the radio would have the VHF rec lol ~ that's the entire point of having the VHF so you can take your HH into the diner and still key up 10m from your rig outside....while your eating your 32oz porterhouse, loaded baked potato and asparagus.....

[@TechMindsOfficial]

May I ask, in a polite way, were you high when you wrote that comment? 🤪

[@batica81]

If one would tinker with the mic connector, and set it up for ft8, how long do you think the finals would last?

[@TechMindsOfficial]

Thats a very good question but short answer, no idea.

[@KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4]

I mean we mow than the 40 offers. So does a man buy a Quad 6 pro or a Radiodity QT 80 which is thr exact same radio with a different badge.. Radiodity offered me $40 off the price idk it's tough

[@TheElectronicDilettante]

Looks exactly like a Cobra 29. Aside from the name , I think the meter, mic port, and dials are exactly the same. They must be up to more nonsense at CERN. 😂

[@bluehappyscrap]

AWESOME!!!💯

[@ronknight3417]

i do it is exactly the same

[@M7XCB]

I believe it is the same radio as the new superstar 3900, both nice-looking radios .

[@Doubledsccreepingtom]

No. Has a lot more. It's same as anyone ares

[@M7XCB]

@@Doubledsccreepingtom yes your right I've done some research.

[@darkteckno]

Is there a UK dat file anywhere?

[@adam-g7crq]

Hi Matt, just wondering did you measure it's low power thinking of using something like this to drive some of my transverters

[@Etherionix]

Elephant in the room: lose your amateur license, NOT type accepted for use on CB frequencies. QT60 is far more usable in regards to frequency selection. This radio is a passing into oblivion quickly.

[@franciscolopez3229]

A frequency counter would've been nice. And why not make other individual band radios for those who can't afford to buy a full size ham radio? Just a thought.

[@jdschauss]

Just because it will transmit on 28 MHz doesn't make it a 10m transceiver. That's a CB radio all day long....and a rather mundane/run-of-the-mill design, at that. Next.

[@mostlypostie1]

There is so much more to this radio than its looks. But so many sad hams just can't get past that. With Digital noise reduction on RX and TX, CTCSS, DCS, Repeater offset, PC programming, frequency readout and FM RX capability? It can cover the 12m ham band also. It's still just a CB you say? You should not judge a book by it's cover my friend! 73

[@liamdillane6408]

anytone here in the uk

[@zoolkhan]

lol they copied the "president" design.

[@johnmartindale8779]

I am sick and tired of hearing these radios from 28.7 to above 29 Mhz being operated illegally by CBers. The FCC needs to implement a licensing verification system before these radios can be sold or we (ham radio ops) will lose 10 meters to the throngs of CB idiots who are leveraging their "new" channels.

[@williamlane5515]

Spoken like a true communist

[@johnmartindale8779]

Communists make this radio so nope, not me!

[@sandhill9313]

There is so much wrong with this junk pile that all that needs said is DO NOT BUY

[@mostlypostie1]

You obviously haven't used one. With Digital noise reduction on RX and TX, CTCSS, DCS, Repeater offset, PC programming, frequency readout and FM RX capability?You should not judge a book by it's cover my friend! 73

[@zoolkhan]

anyone getting on amateur 10m band with rogerbeeps and echo, will find his cars braking lines cut at an unopportune moment. why even review this shit? no self respecting ham would buy it, and no CBer can use it - unless it can be programmed for 27 mhz

[@mostlypostie1]

You obviously haven't used one. FYI, the beeps and echo are set OFF by default - Nobody is forcing you to use those things ;) With Digital noise reduction on RX and TX, CTCSS, DCS, Repeater offset, PC programming, frequency readout, 12m ham band and FM RX capability? You should not judge a book by it's cover my friend! 73

[@zoolkhan]

@@mostlypostie1 no i havent used one, and my car brakes still work. That is a plus. Proper radio amateurs have better rigs for adults in their cars. And why even include a switch for those things at all, if it is to be in the off position all its lifetime anyways? Your logic is flawed.

[@mostlypostie1]

@@zoolkhan it's a shame you are such a sad ham. I'm only stating facts. You don't have to like it, that's up to you. Another fact, I also own an adult FTDX10, and a really adult TS990S. The Ares2 / QT40 is still a great rig for 10m and 12m, even with these rigs to use instead.

[@MONTY-YTNOM]

@@zoolkhan If you don't like it why are you here ? It's not for you then move along

[@zoolkhan]

@@MONTY-YTNOM to express my opinion. thats what the comment secton is for. you dont like my opinion? move along.

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