Radioddity QT80, 10 Meter Ham Radio (AT6666PRO) Review (WITH 11/12/15 METER MOD)

Here is the brand new QT80 branded 10 meter amateur transceiver, with a lot of cool features and up to 80 watts PEP on SSB, 50 watts on FM.
In this video, you will also see the super simple modification that opens this radio up for 15 meters, 12 meters, and yes, 11 meters.
A Solid radio from what I see, and there is a discount using this link below:
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To make it clear, Google tells me I have to click the "paid endorsement" check box on my videos, when IN FACT, i was NEVER compensated with money to make this video. I simply received it from Radioddity to show it and check it out. They asked me to say whatever I want in an honest review, and in the past, if ANY company ever sent me something that was terrible, YOU NEVER SAW IT ON VIDEO.
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[@W6IWN_Radio]

I've been looking for something like this. I want one!! Thanks for taking the time to make this detailed video, Eric.

[@ScottsRadios]

Push and hold the Band button and it goes into "full VFO mode." The channel number goes away. It's in the users manual.

[@Wayne_Jourdain]

actually you can transmit CW through the Microphone without modifying the Microphone, by using the PTT as the CW key, it's a bit of a hassle but it works ................................... great review, keep up the good work!

[@snotrucker4416]

Awesome Radio. I run the Anytone quad 6 in my truck. While driving I have no problem making contacts 4K-7k miles away Great video KC3PMX Greg

[@kellingc]

This is a cool radio. I think I will have to pick this up and check it out.

[@mostlypostie1]

Great video and run through Eric. This is a killer radio with fantastic performance. FYI - hold the BAND button to enable full VFO mode and get rid of the channels! (RTFM - it's a very good user manual!) Also, you will see closer to 100w PEP on the 10m band. You can use FT8 / digital modes using the built-in VOX.SPK mode - with a single cable connection to the MIC jack - it supports audio IN and OUT with no external interface needed! I have been working the world on 15m FT8 with my new AT-6666 PRO (QT-80) in this way. 73

[@dopplebockk]

Single cable from mic jack to pc? You don't need, for example, the SignaLink SLUSB6R? That would be a game changer!!

[@mostlypostie1]

@@dopplebockk that's right! As long as your PC digital mode software supports a VOX mode (most do) then that's all you need. No interface needed!

[@dopplebockk]

@@mostlypostie1 I presume we're referring to 3.5mm TRRS?

[@mostlypostie1]

@@dopplebockk the mic jack. On the front. Supports audio in and out. The built-in Vox mode handles the PTT.

[@dopplebockk]

@@mostlypostie1 My bad on the confusion, but I do appreciate the patience. I think I'm following..so what are the ends of the single cable connection from PC to the front mic jack look like? TRRS to DIN6? USB to DIN6? Did you wire up the connection (I've seen the diagrams) or buy this somewhere?

[@AlpineWarren]

I am glad they include 11M - In an emergency we are all going to find the CB channels come alive.

[@dash8brj]

Geez don't even need a soldering iron to chicken band this thing! Cool radio :)

[@HamRadioConcepts]

First comment, first like.

[@crazyham]

It looks like a fun radio to play with. Nice Video mate. 73 from Down under 🇦🇺

[@mewrongwayKOCXF]

1982 HR2510 first 10m contact was the land down under. Worked 30 countries that summer! Awesome Eric!

[@hamradioonthego]

Thanks for showing us the new version! Wish it came with 3.5mm CW jack. I have the original AT-6666 and made some great videos and contacts with it on my channel including South Africa mobile from NY on 10M. Looking forward to some 15m videos from your truck. 73

[@mostlypostie1]

There are some instructions on the Radioddity website that shows how to add a neat CW jack to the microphone. 73

[@hamradioonthego]

@@mostlypostie1 Thanks I'll take a look.

[@AndrewSparkfish]

Best radio for my mobile, regular contacts to Europe from Cape Town, would love to get over the pond soon.

[@dimtso6107]

Beautiful radio, great first off video.

[@bruehlt]

LOL I wish the big 3 would make MARS modding their radios that easy, wow!

[@GabrielRaigosa]

Personally I find it an interesting radio, it is a good radio for 10 meters, and with the possibility of other bands, I had a President LINCOLN with "Chip_Switch", 10 - 11 -12 meters, I used it in digital PSK31 on 10 meters, by the mode you can already tell that that was about 20 years ago, and I like the 11 meter band, especially because I don't have space for big antennas, I have a Radio Amateur license and I have no problem with the Citizen band, before becoming a radio amateur I was first a Citizen band user. Many have been radio amateurs first and tend not to accept the 11 meter users. For now I can't buy it, I am in the "HK" area and I regret to say that I don't have the money, but I would buy it, I could use the 10 meters without problem and occasionally use the 11 meter band. Greetings.

[@mattpace5982]

That radio will do the cb band all you have to do is power the radio down and press the memory button and the band button keep holding thoes buttons in and turn the radio back on there will a menu button on the screen and choose hf and press and hon the function button of your choice and it will open there radio up

[@benwille6680]

What a great radio !!

[@sleeve8651]

In my opinion, scanning is most useful for scanning your memory channels ! Like the 10 meter repeater frequencies ! 👍😉

[@johnbosler2211]

Just got the Anytone version, cool radio

[@americaswayout4489]

MINE was delivered today!!!

[@josephdeery4931]

Great radio but no speech for white stick operators and I noticed the beeps do not change so if you can not see the screen no good to you!!! Thank you for the review

[@sleeve8651]

Caveat : Mine is the Anytone Quad 6 Pro ! If you're serious about keeping these radios long term, I would add a Fan, or two ! You could fry eggs on the Heat sink, even with short transmissions ! If you plan on wiring for CW, you're in for a challenge ! It can be done, but it will take some thinking ! Too, sadly, there is no MOX switch, like on some earlier style 10 meter radios. So when using Paddles, the first character sent, will be chopped, making you stutter until the transmitter catches up ! A small but none the less frustrating issue for Code Heads ! I don't think it is an issue with a Straight Key ? If connecting to a keyer, you might be able to manipulate the stutter, but it will likely not be at a speed you prefer ! Also for whatever reason, to which I'm still trying to figure out, the manual claims 80 watts on CW, but mine only has an output of 10 to 15 watts ? And on 15 meters, there is another strange anomaly ! I can whistle the radio to full, or nearly full output, but when speaking into the microphone, it only outputs a very low wattage, regardless of how hard I try and drive the microphone ! Works fine on all other bands, with the exception of issues mentioned earlier ! (I should mention these test were done into a 50 ohm dummy load !) Otherwise this is a great improvement over what the Amateur community has put up with, from the likes of President, and it's President Lincoln 2 ! Which is horrible on CW ! Anytone has hit a home run in my opinion, but perhaps have a few bugs to work out ? I have received compliments on the audio ! Something you just don't expect from such a priced rig ! Too many features too cover here ! But if you are going to research it, make sure that, " PRO " is in the description, else you will only learn of it's predecessor, simply the 6666 ! Hope this helps ! With all the above mentioned, I purchased another, should be here today ! So I'll see if I get the same results ?

[@digitaldreamer5481]

Aloha Eric, this radio is perfect just the way it is. I do a lot of 11 meters, never CB, on my two G90’s. It would be nice if it could handle 2 meters also but that’s what my Anytone AT5888 UVIII is for. I just want more options while on the road or up in the mountains of Hawaii. I was hoping you were going to state how many whiskeys it can do on 11 meters on USB and LSB, if it would do the full 80 watts or not? I could use my G90’s for most of these functions but I would mount this rig in my Jeep with my Walmart bought CB mag mount telescopic antenna and call it a day. 👍

[@CBPunisher1900]

About 100 w pep ssb for 10 m and Cb and about 75w on 12m ssb and about 60w on 15 ssb

[@digitaldreamer5481]

@@CBPunisher1900 Good! I was going to look up the cost of this radio but just haven’t gotten to it yet. I’m guessing it’s in the $200 dollar range. 🤪

[@digitaldreamer5481]

I stand corrected, $299 but I could break it down into monthly payments and have it paid off even before I find time to play with that radio. 🤣🤪🤣😂

[@theoutdoorsliving3949]

What do you recommend for a new ham between the this radio GT80 or GT60? Which one have more room to grow?

[@christianpatriot7196]

Now they need to come out with a model that includes 6 m along with the 15,12 and 10

[@jeffmarsh9386]

Just purchased this radio, followed this video to channel 19. When I key the mic I get a “Low DC” message? Is this a voltage issue? I started the vehicle and still the same message. My radio is wired directly to the battery.

[@rodimusprime6895]

Eric where did you get that Band Plan Desk Mat? I like to buy one!

[@ryank5tar]

MOAR Roger Beeps!!

[@AdamDeal-KF0PRI]

I talked to Paraguay South America on 100 watts! thats the furthest ive talked yet! still waiting to make contact with KJ4YZI when hes got the time and the conditions are right on 10 meters!

[@043SECTOR5]

You could also go to 15 meters bij just switching the bands. Because bij moving the jumper you also added a few extra bands. Now you band go from A to O. (M.N.O.) Are the 15 m bands.

[@krazyjojo1]

I think the qt-60 pro sounds better and receives better.

[@seaningram3285]

Next radio that needs to come out is a 6-meter ALL MODE Mono Band Mobile Transceiver.

[@FarmRanchHomestead]

I would like to see that, or a "10 Meter" radio that can also be enabled to do 6 Meters. With how wide this radio can be tuned, I think that could be possible with something similar to one of these newer radios.

[@somethingcool7903]

Cool radio

[@j.p.thearmoredchef]

Definitely not underselling the power of 10m when it’s open. It’s spoken half way around the world with the qt60 and a firestik mag mounted to the metal roof of my house 😂. Stopped playing with ten now that I have my extra. But with this new one adding 15m, I think I’m going for to have to pick one of these up for the truck.

[@andycogswell7827]

So we can expand it to include 12 and 15 meters, but how is the performance there? Has that been tested? Output, etc.

[@CBPunisher1900]

not bad on 15m 50w ish maybe 60 pep ssb and great on 12, 11 and 10m. 110w pep ssb but it gets hot if your long winded add those 2 president fans they sell on amizon.

[@alfonsoflores7548]

How many watts you get in cb stations ?

[@davep6977]

hold the "Band" button in long to switch to vfo mode

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

Any idea low power on this thing? Like dk can of be adjusted

[@scottouillette4844]

If I could only plug in my CW Key…

[@ravenimages8779]

Time to dust off the old Silver Eagle!

[@trentduncan60]

Can u get in the service menu on this radio?

[@Hillclimber-730VT]

Does this radio have pa function?Thanks

[@AndrewSparkfish]

Yes it does

[@Servant-of-Christ-net]

Are you being compensated in any way for this KZbin Clip?

[@beerye9331]

Yes he is a product salesman for the manufacturers.

[@HamRadioConcepts]

​@@beerye9331Not really, but ok. They specifically the me to say anything I want good and bad. Not paid to do this video, and dropped HamRadioPrep recently also. Do you want one of these? I have some giveaway codes. I can send you one

[@beerye9331]

​@@HamRadioConcepts YT monetization, AdSense, promo code kick backs..link is in the description. You are a content creator only, we get it.

[@beerye9331]

@@HamRadioConcepts No Eric, thank you for asking.

[@alabamared2568]

​@@HamRadioConceptsEric id never be able to afford one of these if you can spare a give away id be really appreciative seriously being disabled it's hard to save up anything to buy.. that's your call I totally understand if you can't. But great video as all the others!!

[@ralphnunn3]

C'mon. Let's be honest. Are you really going to buy something like this to use it for CW??? Those of us to do do CW are already going to have rigs that we take portable for CW. You're going to buy this because you want to mod it for 11 meters, and put it in your car, and have the ability to use it for both CB radio, and ham. Thus far, I haven't really been tempted by any of the export radios. I figure if I want to listen to 11 meters, I can do that on any of my radios. This one, however, tempts. Throw in the ability to mod for 15 meters, and this one just might be the winner for me. Thanks for the video.

[@CBPunisher1900]

cant have too many radios i say but this now before the price goes up cuz nothing ever gets cheaper only cost more these days

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

Nope first real comment Damn I kinda want one or a 6666 pro what you think?

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

Or even a quad 5v3

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

What do you think is the best value they offered me $40 off a qt80

[@michaelboone5660]

If radiology wants to make a lot of money with this radio they had better keep it just the way it is with CB or they will see their money sales go down😂

[@mikekoehler7098]

Don’t think you can get much better than a bird meter.

[@HamRadioConcepts]

I said I have an IFR com120b service monitor and also a Freedom service monitor. What would you recommend I use?

[@mikekoehler7098]

I would recommend you hook that rig up to a loose needled dosy meter and watch her swing. I bet that rig will beat those 50 watts of peak output. lol. 😂

[@drsysop]

Ham radio with echo. Not sure if that is legal on 10 meters as I never herd it. Not sure about them new made in China radios.

[@CBPunisher1900]

The echo is for the Cb part Don't use it when you're on the ham bands what's the problem?

[@drsysop]

@@CBPunisher1900 I figured as much as most Chicken Banders will buy it.

[@HamRadioConcepts]

​@@drsysopI've made more contacts on this "chicken band" you speak of, than you have on ham radio in your licensed career. Not sure why you are mad about that?

[@CBPunisher1900]

@@drsysop most cbers are on 7200 40m anyway ohh wait thats ham idiots not cbers lol

[@sprint955st]

It’s all radio, surely?

[@nivid01]

The row of buttons above the screen is a poor design. The row forces the screen to be placed lower in an aesthetically unpleasing position and more obscure to read. A double row at the bottom would have been better.

[@mostlypostie1]

Do you own one? (I do). I find the layout excellent personally. It's no issue at all for me, even in a mobile situation. 73

[@AndrewSparkfish]

​@@mostlypostie1agreed...

[@acidreign8551]

11 Meters is the demographic that they are marketing it to. Most snooty hams would not own a radio like this, they are just too "posh" lol

[@CBPunisher1900]

the hams on 7200 lsb would own this lol

[@mikehemeon2473]

It's a radio to play around with for cheap. WHy not? K1MH

[@jojojeep1]

So what it is, is you probably have a ham license and you don’t like the idea one of us 11 m piece of garbage could go on those other frequencies well too bad isn’t that Mr. Sand-ham

[@HamRadioConcepts]

Let me tell you my friend, BEFORE you open your mouth on this comment, WATCH some of my other videos and realize I HAVE BEEN ON 11 METERS SINCE I WAS 9 YEARS OLD. I always support CB radio. Don't come here and comment that I call 11 meter operators "pieces of trash" when I AM AN 11 METER OPERATOR. any thing to reply to this message? Don't pick a video and post a random comment. Learn my past. Whatever made you comment this, must have been something you took wrong out of my context.

[@HamRadioConcepts]

And yes I have a ham license, but you haven't seen any other video of mine to realize that

[@jojojeep1]

@@HamRadioConcepts go easy I’ve been watching your channel for a long time. I was totally joking. I thought maybe you recognized My channel name I’ll keep this up for a week. Make sure you get it and then I’ll delete my comment

[@joemarchinski914]

Why would you want to exclude us newbies who want to get into radio and still have cb as another band, not all of us can afford multiple radios, or have the room in our trucks or cars for 2 radios and 2 antennas not to mention having to wire in 2 separate power feeds....all of the other radio "people" that have reviewed this radio have been happy that it includes 11 meters,,just curious why you wish it excluded 11 meters....not very welcoming to us newcomers, just my opinion

[@HamRadioConcepts]

Your absolutely wrong. Ridiculous. I am happy includes 11 meters but it is marketed as an amateur radio. This video for 11 meters is coming, relax. Now, for the reality. I have 31 CB radios, and have modified every HF radio I have to include CB radio. Have been using CB since I was 9. (32 years) And have worked every continent on the plant on 11 meters on SSB. Hope this helps your endeavors

[@joemarchinski914]

@@HamRadioConcepts just about as long as me with cb , I was also about 8 or 9 , so 45 years .but new to the other bands and maybe I took it the wrong way, been dealing with a lot and maybe a little short fused .. and for that I do apologize..no offense was actually intended... I am here to learn " with the help of more experienced and knowledgeable people" I am now searching for a capable truck antenna for my QT 80....

[@jctrame]

With the sales going on just pay a little more and get an 891, it’s a full 100 watts, it does more bands, it’s easy to open up, why bother with this one.

[@HamRadioConcepts]

Why do hams tell me they are not interested in all the HF bands, they are only interested in 10 meters As a tech once in a while

[@AndrewSparkfish]

​@@HamRadioConcepts... probably sad hams, too many out there. Many happy hams on the 11 meter band.

[@jctrame]

@@HamRadioConcepts I can see your point. I just offer something to think about as an alternative. It’s all good.

[@bobcraw1582]

it is a cb , 73s

[@jeffd9811]

10-9

[@AdamosDad]

🦶🍑 73's🎙KD9OAM🎧