The Anytone 578UV III Plus Tri-Band Mobile Radio

[@K4SRF]

Before anyone brings it to my attention, I KNOW I forgot to mention the Bluetooth PPT button. I didn't do this on purpose, I just forget. Let me know if you use any of the Anytone radios and if so, how do you like them.

[@gregsmith1116]

I have this radio and love it so far. Thanks K4SRF.

[@K4SRF]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@antonioliriololi]

Sir, does this equipment need a hotspot for DMR? Thanks

[@K4SRF]

Yes it does if you do not have access to a repeater.

[@antonioliriololi]

@@K4SRF Thank you

[@MichaelSmith-lf6yc]

Is a ham license required for this radio or is my gmrs license ok as long as I stick to those channels

[@K4SRF]

As the FCC hasn't designated this radio for GMRS, it shouldn't be used this way for transmitting; monitoring the frequencies is fine, though. (That's my legal response.) A Ham license is required only when transmitting on the FCC's Ham license bands whereas for GMRS requires a GMRS license.

[@davidwerner3022]

I notice in the manual it lists crossband function uhf-vhf and vhf to uhf. Big question is will it do 220-2 meter crossband. I haven't been able to find an answer, any idea? That is the main use I have for this at the current time.

[@K4SRF]

I do not believe it does the 1.25 meter band. We don't have any 220 repeaters here so I haven't attempted.

[@davidwerner3022]

@@K4SRF it would be used to link 220 input to 2 meter repeater, not use a 220 repeater but I don’t think it can do that after some research anyway.

[@K4SRF]

@@davidwerner3022 I must have mis-read your question, sorry. Yes, the radio will only do UHF/VHF & Air Band, (receive only on the latter.)

[@marshallpoe8087]

According to the Anytone website, this radio will transmit 10 watts on 220.

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

So the version 1 is what I'm after I assume

[@Mark300win]

Do this radio has a fan attached to the heat sink?

[@pa3crl]

Thanks PA3CRL

[@jitterspec]

Where is best place to buy it? Any cheaper than MSRP of $459?

[@K4SRF]

Try Bridgecom Systems.

[@n1kkri]

under SETTINGS, RADIO SET, OTHER FUNC there is "Weather Alarm" and "Weather Channel" Weather Channel has 10 choices. Can you explain what they are used for. Thanks

[@K4SRF]

All weather related, such as alerts for weather events. The weather band has several channels to chose from depending on what part of the country you live.

[@n1kkri]

Not sure if you went into the settings to take a look. The WX channels are identified by 1-10 no frequency or how you would listen to them. I started to wonder if this might mean you must program using the CPS channels 1-10 with the freq of your local WX. This somehow would relate to one of the WX channel numbers you would select. Currently I have DMR repeaters/MMDVM hotspot/FM analog repeaters and all the local WX channels and in ZONES in my CPS for channels 1-250 +. Could you tell me how you associate the WX 1-10 with the CPS? Thanks, Ken

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

So love my 878 I’m considering selling my Yaesu ftm500 I use as a base to get a 578uv3 with the BT01 controller what ya think?

[@K4SRF]

It is a matter of personal choice and which radio you are most comfortable with.

[@PowderMill]

The 878 portable is not a bad HT. I actually have a Motorola XPR-7550e UHF and a Hytera PD-982 UHF and a Motorola APX 7000 VHF + 700/800MHz. The Hytera is the best and my favorite radio of all because of the quality and great FPP. With all of that, I find myself reaching for the 878 to carry when off-duty because it’s small and is dual-band. When I’m at work,I have to carry the APX. The 578 feels like a toy compared the 878 and the Bluetooth remote was awful. I’d easily pay more for better quality. Even the microphone feels like a plastic toy.

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

@@PowderMill yeah I got rid of my 578 and got a B1+ R Finder..

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

@@PowderMill and unfortunately someone stole my 878

[@Aimsport-video]

How is it different from UV Plus?

[@K4SRF]

A few updated features and holds a lot more digital contacts.

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

What does it do on turbo on vhf? I'm worried about the vhf/uhf side being weak?

[@K4SRF]

Turbo is the transmit power, turbo being the highest.

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

@@K4SRF yeah I've heard conflicting stories of some,units producing 60-70 watts vhf and some barely put out 30. What's your vhf performance like

[@goosecouple]

How to unlock?

[@K4SRF]

Unlock? As in MOD unlock?

[@W5KJD]

Let me guess, Woodstock?

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

Should I get a HT or a mobile hmm? First dmr

[@K4SRF]

That's a personal decision. You can use an HT with an external antenna for your vehicle, but I have always thought this was a pain. However, on the flip-side, you can always have an HT in use in your house as well.

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

@@K4SRF yeah I have a Anytone 6666 for base 10-11m and a Yaesu ftm 500 dr for a dual hand base.. And a few dual hand ht’s… Havinf a hard time deciding

[@KALAENTAXI]

I am trying to find someone to help me figure out how to use it, i am very new in the DMRs and need some guidance as i cant seme to figure out the correct settings

[@K4SRF]

I suggest you look to BridgeCom University as they go in depth.

[@KALAENTAXI]

@@K4SRF just checked it out, thank you as i had no idea that something like that was available