QYT KT-8900D Mini Transceiver | Menu & Function Walkthrough

[@captlarry-3525]

So far, this has been the only intelligent post about this radio !

[@KE5KWE]

Just got the radio and discovered that the Power cord connection is the same as my old Yaesu cord. But the manual, leaves a lot to be desired. Thanks for the video, it explained a lot.

[@1OFGODSOWN]

Manual is far better than 99% of the Chinese Radios.I find it pretty good.

[@1OFGODSOWN]

Using Menu #0 you really can monitor 4 channels at the same time.It's an issue when you are in a QSO & someone keys up on one of the other frequencies just so you know it will change you over to that channel as it being the Last Heard signal.It's great for just monitoring but not once you are having a QSO.

[@jasonbrunault7902]

How do I make it where it plays all the frequencies I have whenever it pick them up??

[@mandytuning]

Cause you have to set tmr-mr to at least 2 second .this will throw you back to last channel you selected after 2 sec of receiving.

[@1OFGODSOWN]

@@mandytuning I returned mine shortly after I made my comment because the final on UHF FAILED.It did not last very long at all.👎🏻 I replaced it with an ICOM 2730a.👍🎙

[@joenichols590]

The DTMF on transmit can be used to access repeater functions if your local repeaters have features like auto patch that require a DTMF string to access

[@chrissewell1608]

I thought it might be able to be used for auto patch, phone #'s.

[@chris-sc]

The TMR-MR setting refers to the number of seconds the radio stays on an active channel that is not the primary channel. In your case, it's set to 10. So after 10 seconds the radio will revert to your primary channel (but still listen to the others in the background).

[@williamescolantejr6411]

Great an informative video.keep them coming please and thanks from us all.

[@RingwayManchester]

Thanks william :)

[@dannyrolfe8953]

Off the back of your review I have just got one of these :) thank you😉 Programming to be done!

[@RingwayManchester]

Cheers Danny! Enjoy!

[@OG_Zlog]

will it work with Chirp?

[@abdraztix]

Finally I got a got review on this ham radio

[@tucorameriz3538]

Thanks for your videos, I find them very helpful!

[@RingwayManchester]

Thanks Raymond!

[@mb-technik4737]

When you will receive quad band on all of 4 VFOs, you must setup TMR on 0 to A+B+C+D, and setup menu in 52 TMR-MR OFF.. Than it would be receive on all of VOFs on display, but when you start transmit, it would be TMR automatically OFF.. You must reset the device with power supply, and then it would be next new operational.. Sorry for my english, i am from slovakia.. :D

[@TheLordMarshal]

Love this radio, but one feature is driving me mad and I can't find a solution online. I am monitoring four frequencies at the same time, even when I am on let us say on 145.500 for PTT purposes, if one of the other 3 frequencies becomes active it moves the active channel for PTT purposes to that other frequency away from where I want to be. If I manually return to 145.500 and the other repeater is still active it moves it again there. I want to monitor four frequencies ideally, but I don't want the radio to move the PTT from my chosen frequency. The M+A+B+C+D setting appears to be the one, but I can't figure out what is the correct setting, putting it to OFF just leaves me with a single frequency and no others monitored. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks

[@mandytuning]

Tmr-mr,set it low number ,like 2 second

[@TheLordMarshal]

@@mandytuning Thanks, I've now done that and it quickly returns to original wanted VFO after this brief time delay. Seems to be the only workaround.

[@m7spi]

Thanks for this Louis, just got one for my car to mount in the glove box discretely M7SPI Stu

[@c.a.r.gcuracaoamateurradio5885]

Hello, Can I make an VHF repeater with two of this radios?

[@Matrixtube69-2015]

Any method of adjust the frequency range on VHF/UHF bands?? I has a same model and I can't program these frequencies out of range, so by default it have 144-146 MHz and 430-440 MHz, I want to adjust 134-174 MHz and 400-470 MHz. Can adjust this ranges? Thank you very much for help.

[@strtkempo]

I'm currently looking for the service menu password myself for this

[@N9IWJ]

Thanks much good review just picked up one used at Huntsville

[@forbiddenfruit5882]

what do you hit to save? I keep trying to change a channel from low to high but it never saves to high.

[@RingwayManchester]

Just the up and down arrows to make your selection then menu to back out I think.

[@josephveca9149]

Great video, just received my KT89900D VER.2 radio. Your video helped alot , cheers kk6fye

[@RingwayManchester]

Cheers! Enjoy

[@sangalanga9593]

Hello, would you prefer the brand QYT or Retevis?

[@3qdx]

One Review claims this radio (the 'D' Model) also does 220mhz. Correct? Or just 2m and 440 ? Also, why is the microphone connection crooked, or does it actually plug in on an angle ? Thanks.

[@RingwayManchester]

I'm not sure about that. The mic isn't crooked, it's just the rubber cover

[@RadioVlaanderenNatio]

For the purpose of programming repeaters: I have seen that some repeaters give "DMR" or "DSTR" as their tone. Can you expand on that a bit please? Thanks and 73.

[@RingwayManchester]

DMR and Dstar are Digital repeaters and therefore are not meant for analogue radios such as this.

[@samglaim4274]

Thanks for the in-depth look at the menu. I wonder if some of the pretty obscure names/functions are to do with their use in the commercial field? (thinking about the Baofeng gear and the menu system functions to do with security use etc.?) but was also surprised at how many are pretty intuitive :-) It didn't seem like there was an option to change the delay for the menu option, but my own experience with that is that sometimes you wish for the delay to be longer and then other times, you are want the delay shorter so that you can get to the previous display. Looking forward to hearing your views on the performance of the radio.... it certainly looks a tasty little unit. Thankyou

[@RingwayManchester]

I was thinking the same to be honest mate. The menu thing is a bit annoying but not the end of the world. Stay tuned for more on this one Sam, cheers :)

[@shackti1699]

What I'm trying to figure out is if there's a difference between this one and the Btech 25x2. Or if theirs is just a re-stamped QYT being re-sold as a Btech radio. Btech is basically an American reseller that makes it easier for us to do warranty related things. Anyone have info on that? Because the QYT is like $40 cheaper.

[@ciprian2447]

Hello. I bought this radio to use it in my taxi. It works well but I have a question that you might answer. So, as I daid I am a taxi driver. The radio of each taxi cab is set to send a code when speaking(the code is the number of each car, mine is 134). The dispatch can see that code and she can identify each car. Can you tell me what function of the optinons in the menu is? I think it is the PTT-ID but I am not sure....

[@RingwayManchester]

I think its the PTT-ID but I'm not sure either

[@marcelenduro3009]

What antenna would you recommend for this in a vehicle?

[@RingwayManchester]

Nagoya SP80

[@1OFGODSOWN]

DIAMOND SG7500 is the antenna I would suggest for mobile use or a Larsen 2/70 is a great choice as well for mobile use.

[@1OFGODSOWN]

@@RingwayManchester That antenna has ZERO Gain so why would you want it? Other than it's CHEAP & you get just what you pay for NOTHING.

[@kafaerialnofilter2532]

Did u try also the china base radio baojie bj-218

[@kuyangpogi]

How about the fan?? Is there any settings to turn on? Or is it automatically get On?? Ty

[@VA2DXR]

what antenna did you use

[@LeurieJohn]

Hello? Maybe you have tried tx only icon on the signal... If you have how to fix it... All frequency on my radio are all tx only no rx... Maybe you can help...

[@deenunya7735]

Can the PMR Channels be put in memory, and scan? Whats a good discreet Ant with Mag mount that covers the 2m 440 Thanks

[@WoodyPhillips]

Well done. Thanks!

[@DanielCole]

any idea if this radio would work with the APRS MOBILINKD TNC2.2?

[@RingwayManchester]

I'm not sure what that is Dan

[@DanielCole]

It's another piece of hardware that allows one to send packet data their the radio. I'd like to pick one up and try it out sometime.

[@frankhunger2476]

tnx , now I can open the local repeater. And I have a new problem. Transmit breaks after some seconds of speaking. What is the correct input?

[@VA2DXR]

Is there a factory reset for this radio, I have messed something up

[@KN4YEM]

It's in menu

[@savaspnarbas501]

Hi friend I can send and receive with the radio, my voice is clear, I can't get the relay return sound. ??

[@alexukback]

what sort of antenna are you running for the assess to the american ham channels thanks alexukback

[@RingwayManchester]

Just a normal antenna, these american stations are linked to UK repeaters over the internet

[@alexukback]

Ringway Manchester have you got the frequancys you use for the repeters of website

[@RingwayManchester]

What's your location?

[@ready4anarchy144]

If I wanted to mount this whole thing in an ammo can and have it run on a battery, what battery would you recommend?

[@kyliejoe91]

I would use a 12v sla battery as big as will fit in your can.

[@willieb6529]

rig requires 4 amps on high power (25+ watt output); seems happiest at 13.8V

[@haakonbs]

I can't unlock my radio. Do you if there is a hard reset function?

[@1OFGODSOWN]

Go to the Menu & turn the knob until you see RESET & select it.Pretty Simple.

[@christophe241273]

Hello ! *Qyt kt-8900d a t'il la FONCTION SCRAMBLER ? ( *QYT KT-8900D SCRAMBLER YES / NO ?) ( FROM FRENCH) 73S

[@morphshag]

With this radio can you load up chirp and restrict its upper and lower frequency limit so it can only TX on HAM bands even if you type something higher in on the keypad?

[@RingwayManchester]

Hi John yes you can

[@morphshag]

Ringway Manchester thanks mate. Reason I asked is I have the QYT KT-8900 and I can’t change the band limits on that so I’m looking for something I can lock to just the HAM band. Thanks mate.

[@MarkPeeren]

I was unable to change these values with chirp.

[@45AMT]

Great video and review. Mine picks up more intermod than legitimate signals. The front ends are junk on these radios. Little to no filtering.

[@RingwayManchester]

Yeah you're right!

[@davkdavk]

could it be modded and improved?

[@georgemcfly7358]

Get a better antenna

[@josephbloe5078]

I've had a couple of these for a while, the manual memory programming process is rather cumbersome, otherwise a great little radio. One thing I haven't figured out, is how to see what frequencies are actually programmed into a saved channel.

[@Bootyhunter1971]

Use chirp to program easily. To see the frequency instead of the alphanumeric tag change the menu for that setting from name to ch(annel)

[@charlieoscar09]

Lewis thanks for the walk through....looking forward to more on air tests with the little 8900 if you can get a fee simplex contacts that would be great..Nice to see you doing a CB review great little radios those.

[@RingwayManchester]

Cheers mate, CB review coming soon and I hope to test this QYT on a hill soon :)

[@charlieoscar09]

Nice one ...look forward to that

[@stuart19760191]

Lewis could you do a test for me concerning this radio section 51 I think called rpt-m can you see if you can turn on carrier on one frequency I.e 70 cms channel/frequency and see if it will cross band and transmit on 2 metres and visa versa

[@theoldhobbit3640]

Just bought this for a small camper van I have just bought, not taken it out of the box yet. Great simple explanation and offers a much better understanding of the user manual. Many thanks...... have you done a update yet ? Cheers.

[@RingwayManchester]

Thanks Gary! I've not done an update but it's still in my car and going strong with no issues!

[@19TC504]

menu 0 means whith frequentie receive first witch one have priority

[@coolelectronics1759]

how do I do the roger beep and the gmrs on these machines

[@g1fsh]

how does it perform on vhf on rx Lewis? i had one with the older type display and it was great on uhf but used to get swamped on vhf.

[@RingwayManchester]

It does get a bit swamped gary, a bit of background noise comes through on vhf in the house but not so much in the car. Further testing to be done mate. Cheers

[@ve2yud]

I have got one kt-8900D for a week now, the FM radio does not work properly over 104mhz. Volume and on off control feels cheap made. Still testing the radio...

[@1OFGODSOWN]

Buy a cheap FM radio with Stereo.🤪🤣

[@tomnone8378]

Good job mate keep going;))

[@davkdavk]

What is the music at the start of this?

[@InteraliaTony]

I got mine used at a recent rally. It isn't a bad radio at all for the price. I would not have wished to set it up using the internal menus. Far easier to use the Chirp software. The VFO encoder on the right hand side is of poor quality. Often skips channels. Using the microphone buttons bypasses that issue. Good reports of sound quality. Noticeable delay between keying up and signal actually coming out of the radio. The extension speaker socket doesn't work. According to the manual, you need to use a four way 3.5mm plug - I did, and that didn't work. The received audio isn't that bad though. Bottom line, I'm perfectly happy with the quirks given the price.

[@1OFGODSOWN]

Had two computers with Windows 7 that could not see the programming cable that came with it.Another computer with Windows 8 did see it so we used Chirp to program it.I wasted the better part of Two days trying to figure out why the cable could not be found with my computer & my friends but now that it's programmed it appears to work OK.I am using it as my VHF/UHF Base radio just for FM since I have Two VHF/UHF all mode base radios that I don't use on FM because one is for Satellite Communications & the other is for VHF/UHF SSB only.I paid $90 shipped with a Tree year extended warranty so I will see if it lasts that long. 73 & God Bless.

[@vinniec5286]

I had the same issue originally, with Windows 10. It had something to do with the "Prolific" driver in Windows 10. There is a chip in the usb end of the cable. I had come across a post about it. Had to use an older driver. I think it was a Prolific 3.2.0.0 driver for the PL2303.

[@palmtopman24]

Just got my rig, have put a few MEM-CH's in, surprised that when in M(emory) mode, the repeater shift doesn't work but switch to V(FO) mode and the repeater shift does work. Any ideas? G1OFL

[@RingwayManchester]

You have to programme the output, then the ctcss etc, then programme the input on the same memory channel.

[@palmtopman24]

I have programmed the output (Rx), the shift (menu 46), the CTCSS, saved to M-02. When in Memory mode the repeater shift doesn't work, when in VFO mode the repeater does work.....

[@RingwayManchester]

So then save the input over M-02 again and it'll work

[@palmtopman24]

Nope :-(

[@RingwayManchester]

Have you tried programming via cable?

[@PaulCElmore]

Multiple standby? Does that mean monitoring 4 frequencies simultaneously?

[@PaulCElmore]

TMR is where you can set the radio to monitor up to 4 frequencies simultaneously. Scroll through the options to set the VFOs you want on multiple standby. Those VFOs will have an antenna symbol and the radio will automatically switch over to any one of them when they receive a signal.

[@PaulCElmore]

@UCvC_KpPBTsZwbde05KMD9sg Is that a question or a comment?

[@naisus1075]

My ABR option doesn’t work even if I set the ABR timer to 5 ot 10..so basically the lcd doesn’t turn off. Any suggestion?

[@MarkPeeren]

I've got the same problem. I think it might be a problem with all of these radios.

[@2wrdr]

I would love to see video on the programming software which QYT provides. I can read and write to/from radio just fine but I am unable to delete a single or multiple row of frequencies. The only thing I can find available in the software for deleting is the "Clear" button which unfortunately clears every row leaving you with a fresh table to start all over. I guess for now I will have to rely on Chirp and hope it doesn't mess anything up. BTW anyone having trouble connecting the radio to a W11 desktop should be aware that the device driver in Device Manager needs to be backdated to Driver Version 3.2.0.0 Driver Date 07/31/2007. This seems to be a common problem.

[@neilwhitaker]

Hi what's the antenna plug does this radio take cheers pal

[@RingwayManchester]

PL259

[@shihab645]

Can you please post a video on how to program manually the qty kt 8900d.

[@agustinespinas189]

Is there a roger function in this radio?

[@1OFGODSOWN]

NO Thank God.

[@mrpringlehead]

Can you vary the power output I know it's 25w but can you set it to other outputs eg 10w?

[@RingwayManchester]

Mine does 5w and 25w :)

[@mrpringlehead]

cool thanks. also can you just plug it into the mains? and I've seen GB3LI in a few of your vids and thats my local repeater :)

[@mrpringlehead]

+Ringway Manchester

[@RingwayManchester]

No mate you'd need a power supply for it. 12v DC. :)

[@frankhunger2476]

Hallo, cay you tell me please, how I can open a Repeater? I set the 1750 Hz tone, the shift -0,6 MHz on 2 m . I try to start it via Call, but I can't open the Repeater. tnx de Frank DM5KK

[@RingwayManchester]

Hi Frank, you have to set the input freq to a memory channel, then the output to the same channel afterwards, that way you'll get the split properly. It's a bit of a software bug I think. Have you tried programming software?

[@SkyWalkingTheSky]

I testet the TMR funcktion and it actually doeas if you enable it to A+B+C+D listens on all 4 channels set in the display. OZ1KOW Rene ( Denmark )

[@WalterFrancis]

Mine did too, for a few minutes! Now it just listens on the channel I'm on again. Does this still work for you? I can't imagine what I've done wrong. I tried turning TMR off and back on (M+A+B+C+D) but still only listens on a single channel!

[@markrice1186]

How difficult to program on PC?

[@DarkShadowCustoms]

Not hard at all if you use the Chirp programming software.

[@mickgatz214]

Great review.... :)

[@RingwayManchester]

Cheers Mick

[@freakshow7633]

how can i solve delay on receive problem in this radio?

[@RingwayManchester]

I’m not sure sorry

[@lorellhathcock]

Anyone know how to enable the roger beep on this radio?

[@One-Eyed-Willly]

I just just bought it online. I read there is a passwordword to make setting. Is the a password already on there is a stick on the readio or what. Also I sen on the manel there is a data port. Where can I find the pin out

[@ceesteven]

Very clear explanation. Thank you so much. I have a question about the QYT 7900D. Does anyone know if there is a limit to how many frequencies can be eliminated from the scan function? I have several to eliminate but it seems to only eliminate one from the scan function. So I’m curious if it’s just me or would that be a limit of the 7900D? Thank you so much for this review and May God Bless.

[@ricklister8965]

TMR allows listening to multiple channels

[@chrissewell1608]

I just purchased this radio in Nov. 2021. This video really helps. So...I am using the free, Chirp Software, to program the radio. But, it will not allow access to the settings menu / tab. Which allows access to the Startup & shut down screen Messages, & more! (The QYT software does allow changes via a settings tab, but will not save the file, for some reason?) I am just wondering if anyone else has had this problem with Chirp, or am I doing something wrong?

[@strtkempo]

Did you ever figure out how to expand the range of frequencies. I know this thing can TX on 462 channels. I just can't find the password to put in to expand it. I don't want to have to send this thing back. I want GMRS/ham combo regardless of legality it's about having in case of emergency.

[@chrissewell1608]

​@@strtkempoI just saw that QYT has a youtube channel. It appears that they have a video, with the Password you are searching for, and how to enter it!

[@ednusso5442]

i cant get 0 on screen to tell me i am in VFO ?????????????

[@humaxf1]

TMR appears to be which of the 4 VFO/MEM 'lines' do you want to be active for main TX-RX and then a combination of the remaining 3 to act like sub bands for RX. What TMR actually stands for... transmit memory? Just a guess. You gotta love the Chinese for their menu abbreviations 🤓 Can't get over the size of it for a dual-bander and price. 80quid on eBay UK. Would suit a compact 'go box' with a smallish 12V battery nicely.

[@RingwayManchester]

Ahhh I see, cheers, it makes sense actually. Definitely a bargain price and was thinking the same for a go box in the summer!

[@One-Eyed-Willly]

ok i just got the radio but i camt get it to turnoff the back light

[@MarkPeeren]

Its a bug in the radio. I can't get it work with chirp or with programming it on the radio.

[@KeiranR]

Tmr is scaning between abc and d slots..

[@datusaud3348]

how to hard reset it

[@LeurieJohn]

I think TMR is TDR on HT...

[@jongsarami2180]

A have did ratio hi did not transmit

[@clovisrodrigues753]

Por favor poderia publicar esse vídeo em português.

[@RingwayManchester]

I'm from Britain? How am I supposed to do it in Portugese??

[@manfromth3m0oN]

xd

[@arunaspaulionis8350]

Clovis Rodrigues press Settings and select the desired language

[@scannerman72]

just programming to put in my car

[@RingwayManchester]

No you’re not

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[@harriemues3780]

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[@MauriatOttolink]

For a walk thru..from an 'expert', there's a lot of.."I'm not sure about that!"

[@RingwayManchester]

+MauriatOttolink who said I was the expert? Go and watch another video if mine isn't good enough for you!

[@MauriatOttolink]

Nobody said that you are an expert. They wouldn't. It's just too obvious that you're not! YOU obviously think you are, setting yourself up to advise people on something about which you frequently concede that "I'm not sure!" If you're not sure, get your act together and make sure that you ARE SURE before launching off into a deception that you know what you are supposed to be talking about! Your childish retort is unworthy of a primary school play ground. I could almost see you sticking out your tongue! La La Lee La La! Yuckhh! Do you really think that I would go and find another of yours, on which to waste my time? After that one? You are just another self-appointed internet Guru. And worse, you don't even stand out amongst those idiots. And believe you me, Baby! I AM sure about that! I won't be coming back here so your anticipated, indignant venom will slip into well-deserved obscurity.

[@cazandmal]

With all due respect, I didn't get the "self proclaimed expert" vibe from him. Instead he took a budget radio with minimal coverage and tried to make sense of it on camera. Many people have had issues with understanding how to make these radios work even with basic function. Instead you came here, made a snarky comment, got a fairly reasonable response from the poster and then went off on a tangent about the response you got and then called him childish as you go off and continue to act childish yourself. I hope whatever has you so aggravated works out and I hope you find a better way to spend your time.

[@csj82]

thank you for the review it help lot for me de 9w2dzx 73

[@enzopulido2579]

Hi can i use this as standalone repeater uhf to uhf, vhf to uhf, or vhf to vhf?

[@chrissewell1608]

With another radio, that has the same option to be setup as a repeater. And only after making a special link cable.

[@mvmac2]

The v/m button is locked on my radio. Do you know how to unlock?