TIDRADIO TD-H3 Latest Firmware Update - Fixed Issues and New Features

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The new features on the TIDRADIO TD-H3 that come with the latest firmware update along with many issues fixed. Do you have problems loading the firmware ? Have a look on how I got it to work after also getting errors.
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[@Ponyony]

You can also update it using a normal USB C cable, just updated mine with the provided USB C cable and updated perfectly, connect the USB C to the one under the microphone jack not the battery :P and follow the normal steps and you are good to go.

[@dxexplorer]

Perfect. Thanks so much. I will pin the comment as I wanted to use the USB cable as well to test it and I couldn't find it when I made the video. Cheers and 73, YO6DXE

[@quackinup]

Really wish the TD-H8 had that USB connector too, I could upgrade both with USB

[@dxexplorer]

@quackinup Yes that is true. But me... I just take things as they are usually and just deal with what I have. Keeps me happy this way 😁. Plus that to be honest... I prefer a lot more simple homebrew analog gear rather than digital stuff. But I don't see myself building a H8 or H3 too soon so... I enjoy them as they are 🤣. Cheers and 73.

[@quackinup]

@@dxexplorer yeah, I have the two pin connector from other radios (2 actually) but having the usb-c option would mean that I could do an upgrade when away from home as well if needed. But it’s all good.

[@dxexplorer]

@quackinup True indeed. But when portable I prefer to use the app and the Bluetooth option instead. A lot easier for me.

[@IM1deadMONEY]

Enjoy that vacation bud! You deserve it indeed

[@dxexplorer]

Thanks very much. One more day... and back to work 🤣. Have a fantastic week. 73, YO6DXE

[@fzrd400]

Thx looking to buy for offroading but wary of limited use and excess cabling.

[@dxexplorer]

@fzrd400 I just moved out of the old house yesterday but I will try to find the speaker in some box today and get back to you later tonight and let you know if it worked or not.

[@timdietz350]

I have 3 of these and confirmed that the wireless copy function works for 2 receiving radios simultaneously. It gives an error message at the end on the transmitting radio maybe because it is receiving two final confirmation signals at once but the result was that all three radios were identical anyway. Probably could clone more than that at the same time as well.

[@dxexplorer]

That is cool to know. I was wondering if it can copy the settings on more than one. I also guess that the error must be because of that reason. Thanks for sharing this. Is good to know 😁. 73, YO6DXE

[@sgiff]

Thanks, I just updated 5 radios without a hitch with USB C cable. I had a hitch in the beginning but my problem was you have to wait a bit after it's plugged in for the com port to show up.

[@dxexplorer]

I want to try this too. I think my problem was that I was not waiting, so there was no port showing up. I know now... patience does magic sometimes 😄😄. Thanks so much... 73, YO6DXE

[@Chems7308]

Very nice update, waiting for the next testing vedio

[@dxexplorer]

Thanks so much. I was planning one these past days but it kept raining so I will just wait and film something when the sun comes back 😁. 73, YO6DXE

[@tkflanagan4449]

Have Fun on VACATION!!!

[@dxexplorer]

Thank you so much 😁🙏. 73, YO6DXE

[@W6IWN_Radio]

It worked for me the first time!

[@dxexplorer]

Excellent. Happy to hear that. No headaches then 😁 73, YO6DXE

[@W6IWN_Radio]

@dxexplorer it's looks just like my video but more detailed. Thanks for your efforts.

[@dxexplorer]

@W6IWN_Radio Then I must come watch yours too and put a thumbs up there 😁. Thanks so much as well.

[@six1free]

noob question, don't even have my transmit licence yet, but I hear after the firmware update it gets stuck into L power mode (uptop L indicator) and currently mine is in H - how to toggle?

[@dxexplorer]

Do you have Instagram by any chance ? I could send you a quick video. But it doesn't get stuck in L mode ( low power ) ... at least not mine. But you can change that from the settings or while programing the radio. Let me know if you can't figure it out. 73, YO6DXE.

[@cohocarl]

I have two H3's and love them, although when I try updating the latest firmware, the radio will not turn back on after turning it off. Prior firmware upgrades worked fine. I can "downgrade" the firmware back to a prior one and it is now operating again on the old firmware. Anyone else have this issue? Thx

[@dxexplorer]

That I did not heard about yet from what other people commented so far. Maybe is best to email Tidradio maybe they have an answer. Is the best and recommended way. I hope you get them to work properly soon. 73, YO6DXE and happy weekend.

[@cohocarl]

@@dxexplorer Thanks for the quick reply. I can burn two prior firmwares to it with no issue. I just found the firmware dated "H3_24023" and that one took. I'll run with that one, but the current file "H3_240427(1).bin" is a no-go.

[@dxexplorer]

@cohocarl I keep wondering if it acts differently on some radios. As it seems is the same firmware... but the problems that people have are all diferent. So ... my logic tells me that it depends on the radio.

[@CathyWong-eo1ie]

Great Updates

[@dxexplorer]

Yes they are. Some nice extra features to an already nice radio. 73, YO6DXE

[@NicksStuff]

Is the airband spacing finally compatible with 8.33?

[@dxexplorer]

That I don't know. Maybe someone else can comment on this. I just moved houses so I had no more time to play. Most of my stuff is still in boxes ))). Lots of headaches )). 73 Nick.

[@NicksStuff]

@@dxexplorer Thank you

[@dxexplorer]

@NicksStuff Always a pleasure.

[@kevinhawkins82]

How do I install firmware updates with my Mac computer?

[@dxexplorer]

If that is what you have, the process is the same. The software you download from Tidradio has both versions... MAC or Windows.

[@sgiff]

Tried this, did exactly as described, nothing came up on the screen looked normal, hold down PTT, then click start, then turn on radio knob start, nothing happened on the software, and so I shut it down. Now the radio wont even turn on. Anything I can do or is it completely dead.

[@dxexplorer]

I see from the comments that it acts strange now and then. In this case when nothing works I would say that the best solution is to email Tidradio. Try to restart the computer and try again, maybe you will be lucky. If that still doesn't work then the email is the best option.

[@sgiff]

@@dxexplorer Ok, so I realized the reason the screen wouldnt come on was it was not finished updating, so I did it again, but this time it came up with a new com port that didnt show up the first time (com 3) so I did it and the progress bar went all the way and it said download successful, but dont you also have to click the write button once it downloads? Do I still need to click end after it finished, or just unplug it. I see going into the TD-H3 menu for the system version and it says the new firmware now 240427 on the screen.

[@dxexplorer]

Cool thing so you managed to do it successfully. Usually I click finish then unplug it. But I also tested the "just unplug" thing and it was also fine )).

[@fzrd400]

Can it connect to a Bluetooth headset for speaker and mic functions?

[@dxexplorer]

Good question. That I never tried, but I think I have a Bluetooth speaker somewhere here and I will test it. 73, YO6DXE.

[@checon4001]

Yo tengo el mismo problema con el h8, como lo solucionaste, ya estoy cansado de hacer el mismo proceso, y otra pregunta se puede escuchar banda aerea en el h8? gracias

[@dxexplorer]

Lamentablemente, en el TD-H8 la banda aérea no está disponible. Al menos yo no sé nada de eso. Hasta ahora no he tenido ningún problema para actualizar el firmware del H8. Solo con el H3... y este también solo si estaba ejecutando otro software en segundo plano al mismo tiempo que el que usé para hacer la actualización. Tan pronto como apagué el otro software... la actualización funciona de inmediato. No estoy seguro si el problema proviene de la radio... o del software, para ser honesto. Mientras más lo pienso en la forma en que actúa... me inclinaría más a que la falla puede ser del software utilizado para la actualización. Pero... no soy un experto así que quién sabe. 73, YO6DXE

[@checon4001]

@@dxexplorer tendre que sustituirlo por el h3? gracias por la contestacion

[@dxexplorer]

@checon4001 Si quieres recibir también el Airband sí. O puedes tener ambos como yo jeje. Para ser honesto, no escucho mucho la banda aérea. Es más como escuchar por diversión cuando estoy aburrido y no tengo nada más que hacer. Pero como siempre estoy ocupada, nunca me aburro... así que no escucho mucho. H3 me gusta porque es pequeño y puedo usarlo para hacer senderismo. El H8 es más grande y me gusta para QSO por satélite. Así veo ambas radios.

[@pegcity4eva]

worked thanks

[@dxexplorer]

Excellent 👏. 73, YO6DXE

[@risingequinox3093]

Bricked in a blink of an eye. Tried bauefeng data cable.

[@dxexplorer]

I used some cable from Retevis. Same thing though. Make sure the cable has a good contact ( try keeping it pressed )... and make sure any other software that is running besides the one you use to do the update is closed. It seems that at least in my case it didn't like any other software running. As soon as I turned those off... it updated in no time. Try a few more times and if still doesn't work... restart the computer and try again. Not sure why it does this as with the TD-H8 I had no issues at all. I hope it helps and you manage to do the update. If not... let Tidradio know. 73, YO6DXE

[@DmitryGoryaynov]

Just reboot your PC and try again, it helps me to repair after bricking

[@dxexplorer]

@DmitryGoryaynov Thanks Dimitry... it didn't worked for me, but I was using the screen recording software to record for the video. As soon as I shut down that one, it worked with no issues at all. I tried a few more times after filming for the video... same thing, it works ok. I see some people still have issues though. 73, YO6DXE

[@pwesley5854]

Immediately after I did my latest update I got a KILL LOCK ALL error. Took a long time to get the radio to work and it is still not working the same as before. Not happy.

[@dxexplorer]

Seems to work great for me. Not sure what is going on and I hear a lot of mixed results out of the update. I can only recommend to email Tidradio. P.S. I don't know why... but all these issues make me think that the problem may not be from the radio, but from the software used for the update. 73, YO6DXE

[@JimmyCornPop]

Restart your computer and run software again. Worked for me. The software is very finicky and kinda lame

[@dxexplorer]

@JimmyCornPop yep.. I also think the software is what creates the issues on updating the firmware. The restart thing didn't worked for me, but instead I had to make sure there is no other software running but the one used for the update. After that it worked like a charm. Strange situations depending on the computer used it seems. That is why I think the issues are from the software not the radio or the firmware. 73, YO6DXE

[@JimmyCornPop]

@@dxexplorer absolutely. Success on 3 radios firmware update , but it doesn’t like anything running in the background- especially CHIRP

[@JimmyCornPop]

@@dxexplorer yep - windows 11 firmware installer doesn't like other programs running in background. Restart simply helped to clear them out. Worked flawlessly after that - 3 radios. Great little radio.... hitting 4 local GMRS repeaters, and everyone reporting strong signal for tiny HT with stock antenna.. crazy good

[@Grzegorz1983]

I did everything, I open the folder and there is no bin file in it

[@dxexplorer]

Strange... maybe try to download it again. Who knows maybe there were errors when downloading. 73, YO6DXE

[@Grzegorz1983]

@@dxexplorer three times download today and is same. 😞

[@Grzegorz1983]

@@dxexplorer There is only h3_240625 Any DVD (.BIN)

[@baileymoto]

Thanks for the effort. However, 240247 unfortunately does not fix the squelch issue.

[@dxexplorer]

I don't seem to have any issues. It's not perfect but almost there. I am sure they will come with more.

[@baileymoto]

@@dxexplorer Are you listening to repeaters? The tone squelch is still there and still very loud comparative to most any other radio.

[@dxexplorer]

Sorry I only got to see the comment reply now. Is possible, I only made a test with one repeater but it was fine. The other repeaters around me are totally dead now. Not sure why. I only have the echolink thingie on one repeater but that one is acting a bit diferent so I can't really tell. This week I return home and I will make another video as I want to make a demo on RX in the air band and the 11m CB band, so I will do a test on this too in some place I can activate more repeaters. I will let you know when is up to have a look and see if it acts the same as yours. It could be a difference in radios as well ? Like same software to act differently on diferent radios ? I have no clue if that is possible, I am not that wise 😁. 73 and have a fantastic week.

[@baileymoto]

@@dxexplorer One interesting thing to note is that…if you kerchunk a repeater with the h3 after adjusting the setting, it largely fixes the issue. However, kerchunk it with another radio or listen to traffic and you’ll notice there hasn’t been much, if any improvement. I’ve started to just get used to the obnoxious static. The radio is otherwise awesome enough to just deal with it.

[@dxexplorer]

@baileymoto Yes I like it too... a lot. I am also curious on sattelite QSOs too. Mostly that is the only thing I use them for. But I want to keep the TD-H8 on TX and have the TD-H3 on RX as a monitor. One thing I know for sure is that after the things I've seen on the TD-H8 is that Tidradio listened to us and improved it a lot fixing issues. So I have the feeling that it will be the same now as they keep fixing stuff until no one complains anymore 😁. Until then... I will just have fun with it as it is... not bad at all. 73 buddy. I'm off to wonderland... zzzz midnight here and early wake up call in the morning 🤣. Cheers.

[@kostis2849]

I have the previous update (20200404) and it does exactly the same functions. Does anyone know the differences? Also, I would really like to know how terrible it is for harmonics when transmitting on the 10m band. Enjoy your holiday!

[@dxexplorer]

Thanks so much. I don't know about TX on the 10m band. In the HAM version TX is locked since is made for RX only and also only narrow FM. I will make one more video soon sometime with the transceiver in action. Yes the previous update does the same, but they made some more changes. 73, YO6DXE and have a fantastic weekend.

[@kostis2849]

@@dxexplorer Sorry I meant 5m, Mine is HAM and it does key up on 29 Mhz. Before I make an actual antenna, i d like to know about the (probably terrible) harmonics. No 73's from me, I m not a ham yet . Thanks!

[@dxexplorer]

@kostis2849 Ahhh ok. Well I will play a little these days and most probably come back with another video. On harmonics... sadly I also do not have an analyzer for that. Maybe I can borrow one but not sure yet. On the 73 part... no worries, it means the same HAM or not 😁😁.

[@kostis2849]

@@dxexplorer maybe you can get on air on the FM portion of 10 meters?

[@dxexplorer]

@kostis2849 I don't think the radio has the filtering on the output for that frequency / band. I beleive that is the reason all these radios that come with RX on other bands... are for RX only. I know I tried TX on the CB band and it doesn't work ( not in the ham version I use at least ).

[@mihaidumbrava5498]

Bună! Video foarte bun. Poți să-mi spui dacă tastatura numerică este iluminată uniform. La mine unele taste sunt mai slab iluminate în raport cu celelalte. 73 și toate cele bune! Hi! Very good video. Can you tell me if the numeric keypad is evenly lit. For me, some keys are less illuminated than others. 73 and all the best!

[@dxexplorer]

Nici nu am fost atent sa fiu sincer 😁. Nu prea ma uit la asa detalii hehe. O sa verific si revin. Acum sunt curios si eu hahaha.

[@dxexplorer]

Am revenit. Deci la mine pare totul uniform, poate doar un pic acolo in jurul tastei 8 sa fie lumina un pic mai slabuta dar abia ca bag de seama. In rest pare super ok.

[@mihaidumbrava5498]

@@dxexplorer Cel mai bine vezi pe întuneric. La mine 1,2,4,5 sunt un pic mai slabe, 7 și 8 și mai slabe. La alții am văzut rândul de jos mai slab iluminat. Aici mai au un pic de lucru. Mersi de răspuns!

[@dxexplorer]

@mihaidumbrava5498 da da pai noaptea am verificat si eu sa fiu sigur 😅. No... la mine par ok nu sunt diferente sesizabile majore. Trebuie doar trimis un email la ei la Tidradio sa stie de problema ca pana acum au s-au cam ocupat de orice recomandare primita de la noi. Asta e si motivul pentru care imi plac si I respect asa ca si companie. 73 si saptamana usoara cu spor la tot, YO6DXE

[@DitoZBR]

Does it come to TD-H8?

[@dxexplorer]

I didn't checked but I think no. 73, YO6DXE

[@DitoZBR]

@@dxexplorer In a near future, maybe? what you think? PU7RET 73!

[@dxexplorer]

@DitoZBR That I don't know to be honest.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Wireless copy is neet

[@dxexplorer]

Ohhhh I really love that feature as well 😁😁😁. Piece of cake to replicate a radio already programed. 73, YO6DXE

[@kentxx12]

Chinese spyware ;)

[@dxexplorer]

Hahaha. Turns out to be a good one as I love it haha. I don't worry about this.. the phones do it every day to all of us... not sure what is the direction this world is taking... but definitely not the good direction. 73 buddy, YO6DXE.

[@warriordoesnotdie8809]

วิทยุสื่อสารเครื่องนี้สามารถสนทนาในช่องความถี่245.000 mhzได้หรือเปล่าครับหรือเฝ้าฟังได้อย่างเดียวครับ

[@dxexplorer]

The 245MHz CB band is only legal in Thailand and Bangladesh. I don't know if the radio allows you to tune on that frequency as I did not try. But if it does work, feel it will be receive only that is for sure. I have the HAM version installed so maybe that is why I cannot tune on that frequency. Maybe it works on the unlocked version. But for sure it would be RX only. 73, YO6DXE