Tidradio TD-H8 2nd Gen Overview And Bluetooth Programming

[@keathrhymer5449]

I have the H8 that came with 2 ant 2 bats and spkr mic. Been 3 months really love the HT. mine is output 8.8 to 10.5 watts . Sometimes it wants to act up connecting to BT but it always eventually does. i have tested it beside my FT60R and the higher output allows me to hit the 2 repeaters I use but cant hit from work location with the ft60r. audio is great and my tx audio is very good per reports. the longer ant makes a big difference in the range for TX. the speaker mic works very well no issues with it or the sound. There is a new version firmware just came out end of September and you have to use the program cable to install it. tidradio says they are working on being able to do the firmware upgrades via the Odmaster app.

[@WJ6FRadio]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. It would be great if they do make it possible to update the firmware via Odmaster.

[@keathrhymer5449]

@@WJ6FRadio now to figure out the aprs setup. if you go in the app and look at the bottom you see the person icon that's where the aprs shows up after you click that icon i just don't know how to set it up as I have never had a radio with aprs

[@RINNTY]

Wish they made this radio in 900mhz

[@SeanFlaherty]

I used an official TID Radio cable and was able to update my H8's FW with no problem.

[@WJ6FRadio]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated.

[@fredc3543]

I recently bought a 2 pack 3nd gen of this radio. The programing/ mic ports are defective. Another YT expert encountered the same defect. Tried calling support, but the line is busy ALL day. I'm going to keep the radios, but I'm really pissed. Live and learn.

[@russhicks6350]

Do you have a suggestion for a newbie video to learn the basics for a GMRS radio TID H3 and H8 To learn basics like VFO Positive Direction, offset and the other vernacular in this industry so we better understand these tutorials

[@WJ6FRadio]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment! I will look into putting a video like that together.

[@jointherevolution5577]

Think your limited to 5 watts because you are unlocked. If it was ham only you would get 10w but GMRS and unlock limits to 5w? I thinks that's whats happening.

[@3qdx]

Just got mine and with the 'Unlock Full Open' option, the power levels I see, are 2, 4 and 9w, and that was after a few hours of use, so definitely not limited to 5w.

[@keathrhymer5449]

My radio will not now upgrade firmware or let me change freq locations using sftware on the computer now it says writing to but it doesnt tidradio has confirmed the first radios seem to have an issue with the radio software causibg the issue they are working on it

[@ralpholiver3521]

I just bought the TID H8 from TIDRADIO i selected the Ham because the description on both the HAM and GMRS was the same. I have a GMRS license. Did I order the wrong one? according to the specs I can use the same radio as GMRS

[@WJ6FRadio]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. I believe there is a way to convert that radio to GMRS. I will see if I can find out how and let you know

[@3qdx]

When you 'Save' the data from the Radio, where is that File stored on your phone? I don't see it in ODMaster.

[@toninig]

What is the best mode to put the radio in for mainly just listening

[@WJ6FRadio]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. For just listening go ahead and find the frequency you desire to listen to and when you program it don't enter a PL Tone or transmit frequency on your radio. This way if you accidentally bump the PTT buton you won't interfere with the others

[@toninig]

Do you recommend changing any function settings

[@WJ6FRadio]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. Which setting(s) are you referring to?

[@toninig]

In the menu function settings

[@jordanlee2645]

Can it connect to bluetooth headphones?

[@sabrinacovington7680]

I’m not licenced yet/untrained in ham. How do I enter listen only mode? What happens if I hit the orange emergency button (if I had an emergency) Ty!

[@WJ6FRadio]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. For listening you can switch VFO enter the desired frequency and listen. If you are in a bonafide emergency you, from what I understand, are allowed to use the radio to get help.

[@charlesdup6803]

Would like to have seen you switch from Ham to GMRS. I assume all H8 can do this using the software?

[@3qdx]

You don't need the Software. With the HT off, hold PTT, and your choice of '*', '0' or '#' and then power up to get your choice of GMRS, HAM, or Wide Open.

[@yungsmile7546]

The second number to the right of the decimal is hundredths. Tenths is first to the right of the decimal.

[@randypennel3731]

Do you need your FRN number to program the radio?

[@WJ6FRadio]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. No FRN nor Call sign needed to program this radio.

[@pache2112]

Randy, this is 'Merica... we don't need no stinking number!!🤓

[@toninig]

How can you tell if it’s a gen2

[@WJ6FRadio]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. Well I know of one way. With the Gen 2 I am no longer getting a burn from the battery terminals on the back of the radio. I can ask the company what other items were changed if you like.

[@toninig]

Why not mark the box to reflect the model

[@ChrisHirner]

I own 3 boefangs, but i use only this one.

[@WJ6FRadio]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated.

[@ChrisParker-n7y]

I just want to listen to what’s going on around me. How do I do that. I don’t want to transmit. Just listen.

[@Carlosization1]

Do any of you guys know how to explain this to someone who doesn’t know what the hell all these acronyms stand for

[@Carlosization1]

Chinese to me

[@ChrisParker-n7y]

I just want to listen to what’s going on around me. How do I do that. I don’t want to transmit. Just listen.

[@ChrisParker-n7y]

I just want to listen to what’s going on around me. How do I do that. I don’t want to transmit. Just listen.

[@WJ6FRadio]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. All you need to do is program in the desired frequency and listen. No need to add in any CTCSS (except for the few repeaters that require CTCSS to listen), or repeater shift direction.