Abbree AR-2520 Dual Band VHF/UHF Mobile Radio Review

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The Abbree AR-2520 is a super compact Dual Bander for VHF and UHF bands. Ideal for Ham Radio, PMR and maybe even some marine monitoring.
A very cost radio coming in around $65 USD from Aliexpress and other Chinese Retailers. This unit packs a punch with almost 25W output. It might be idea for anyone starting off in Ham Radio without spending a fortune or even great for in the car where space is limited.
Buy it here:
www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
Don't forget to check if it comes with a USB programming cable as not all retailers include them. I had to spend an extra $10 to get mine.
0:00 Introduction
1:21 Specifications
2:13 Features
3:48 Microphone
4:33 Front Controls
6:11 GPS Function
7:28 FM Radio
8:00 External Speaker?
8:25 Power Test
10:00 Firmware Glitch
11:00 Menu
11:24 CPS Software
12:38 Custom Logo!
13:15 Airband
15:07 On Air Tests
26:35 Conclusion
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25 июн 2024

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@RingwayManchester 3 месяца назад

Another absolutely quality review as always.

@Transmission1 3 месяца назад

Thanks Lewis, appreciate the support! 🙂

@RingwayManchester 3 месяца назад

@@Transmission1 I’ve yet to find better quality reviews with as much detail! Cheers

@spudhut2246 2 месяца назад

I have to say, you guys over the pond do a great review on radios than the ones here in the US perform. Easy to follow and simple to understand. I appreciate you taking the time putting this out. Im hoping this could be the next open source radio that we get to play with

@m0ogy 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the review Simon, it does need the issues sorting though, all the best Dave 🙂

@Transmission1 3 месяца назад

Thanks Dave! Yes it has the potential to be excellent if they can work around the rough edges and refine the firmware a little. For the price it’s hard to argue with the radio and it works for anyone looking for a cheap dual bander or maybe someone just getting started in amateur radio or even for the PMR 446 fans! 🙂

@sylenzyostampa 3 месяца назад

Hi , tx for your work 😉I bought one too As soon as it arrived, I took it out of the box and make a big mistake, I reversed the polarity of the power supply... I was very smart... it started with a white screen and some smoke😤

@DnBclassictunes 3 месяца назад

Another good video Simon. Nice to speak the other day. 73s

@Transmission1 3 месяца назад

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Always nice to speak on the air! Catch you soon!

@tonym7cvk430 3 месяца назад

Nice review Simon

@Transmission1 3 месяца назад

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

@roryo1386 3 месяца назад

Great review! I have been looking for a cheap mobile rig for my truck. I might have to take a look at this one even with the firmware issues.

@giorgionicoloso8885 3 месяца назад

Ottima recensione 👍 Ottima Ricetrasmittente ! La mia e stata consegnata oggi , e concordo in pieno su tutto quello che hai detto !!

@anonimoanonimo4950 3 месяца назад

Funziona anche in am? Canali europei?

@ik1qfj 2 месяца назад

non la trovi bassa di modulazione?

@giovenri 2 месяца назад

I've had this radio for a couple of months, the rear audio output works for me, I connected it via cable with a Zealot bt speaker. The sound continues to come out of the radio speaker as well, I lower it a lot while raising the sound of the external speaker. The audio quality improves a lot. I have GPS version (V2.02(1.3E) 2024-01-23)

@CavanSounds 3 месяца назад

any chance you could upload the freq you use on the software? also, does the radio do close call?

@joelsonjornalimso Месяц назад

Hi, Simon, I'm Brazilian. I recently purchased this radio, but it is not starting the system. Is there any function or shortcut on the buttons to reset? I appreciate the help.

@adrianerusso5898 Месяц назад

Would like to know if the sensitivity of this radio in reception compared to Yaesu and Icom on a scale of 0 to 10 what rating would you give?

@DF6PF 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the nice video. I still are not able to gave names to the channels. Can you make a little video about this or explain it. The manual instruction don´t work.

@TwoTubesADV 3 месяца назад

Very informative video. I just received my radio today and have started to familiarise myself with it. I have n't checked the firmware version yet. One question, does your screen go blank after no activity after about 15 seconds? Thats quiet annoying. Do you know how to turn that off?

@Transmission1 3 месяца назад

Thanks! Try going to option number 10 in the menu - it's labelled "LCD Timer" and set this to "Off" - this should stop the screen going off after a short period of time. Mine stays on all the time. Hope this helps! 🙂

@TwoTubesADV 3 месяца назад

@@Transmission1 Thanks, worked a treat!

@JoeFramo-uw9fp 3 месяца назад

I like it

@shb0313 2 месяца назад

Is it possible to lock the frequency through programming?

@eb7hgv 29 дней назад

Hello! Could you give me the link to download the UV2520 radio program software? thank you

@HansReuvers Месяц назад

Is it posible to connect the radio with a TNC to do digital modes like VARA en FT8? Does anyone know the mic-pin layout?

@custisstandish1961 Месяц назад

Does anyone know how to manually program for repeaters, especially input/output directions. It seems to do the opposite of what I input???

@davepickering997 4 дня назад

The P1-3 buttons can't be programmed for scan, so I have to plug in the mic to get it to scan. I only bought mine to scan air band on a desk radio.

@bikeham Месяц назад

Mine gets clobbered by pager interference. After I loaded the memory channels with the supplied software, it no longer powered up. Sent back.

@ccsukdigital 2 месяца назад

Rear 3.5mm jack does give audio output, it needs a TRS plug (ie stereo rather than mono configuration).

@QuikboySousa Месяц назад

??? And it works???

@QuikboySousa Месяц назад

Do you already made it? And it works...have any vídeo?

@bikeham 2 месяца назад

I'm struggling to find a firmware download link?

@bobmcnelis3648 3 месяца назад

How difficult is the programming?

@arturoosheaarmenta6729 Месяц назад

hola me podrian decir donde comprar el software ar 2520 gracias

@thedayofevil 2 месяца назад

How fast is the scan?

@5675492 Месяц назад

Does this come with a power supply so that the unit can be used indoors ? If not how do you power it indoors ? Thanks ! Edit : Also what is the difference between AR-2520 V1 and V2 if you know ?

@srdjanstevanovic293 Месяц назад

just gps

@EMPTYor 3 месяца назад

I go hunting with friends sometimes and the max distance between us 10km, is the walkie talkie like quansheng uv-k5 enough? I don’t need fancy expensive gears.

@uzaiyaro 3 месяца назад

The UV-K5 is a no brainer. It’s so cheap. I have one. If you get one, put custom firmware on it. I did manage to get around 10km with a NA-771 clone. I have a signal stick on the way and will test this when I get it.

@Mr.Thermistor7228 2 месяца назад

Getting a better antenna makes a huge difference

@uzaiyaro 2 месяца назад

@@Mr.Thermistor7228 I have my signal stick now and it seems to work well, but I haven’t properly tested it yet.

@zellobrasil5822 3 месяца назад

Fax tx em 290 mhz?

@paulkolbe-hurley7194 2 месяца назад

I have found the speaker lead could be modded to wire in 2 additional cables

@paulkolbe-hurley7194 2 месяца назад

Wow

@guerrillashadowman 2 месяца назад

I’ve not been able to program repeaters on my 2520 I know it’s possible to do via a computer but there appears to be no shift or shift direction option in the radio menu, and only ctss. Very frustrating. Also receive sensitivity seems pretty poor and the lack of a proper signal meter makes the radio a bit of a let down for me.

@spudhut2246 2 месяца назад

Try manually adding the required offset in your transmission and CTSS tone where required.

@guerrillashadowman 2 месяца назад

@@spudhut2246 but there is no offset option in the menu, that’s the point

@DF6PF 2 месяца назад

First programm the RX frequency; than long press the 1 on the micro; red colour- here you can programm the TX frequency; than long press the # you con find it under point 4.5 on page 14

@guerrillashadowman 2 месяца назад

@@DF6PF thanks I’ll give it a try

@user-hk4qx7is4z 2 месяца назад

Apakah bisa mode ssb atau hanya mode FM

@NAsloath 3 месяца назад

I cannot get mine to communicate with my laptop, got the cable, downloaded the software, checked device manager, selected the com port and all I get is communication error.

@Scorpster 3 месяца назад

I heard GPS has to be off.

@bvdmedia 2 месяца назад

This radio have BK4819 like quansheng

@Ciobolina 2 месяца назад

HELLO EVERYONE, I GOT THE RADIO TODAY, CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME FROM WHICH MENU I ENTER THE SHIFT (-) TO ACCESS THE REPEATERS AND HOW TO PUT THE OFFSET (-600) ETC THANKS, THERE ARE NO INSTRUCTIONS IN THE PACKAGE

@dejwisdejwis6119 2 месяца назад

Hello, I also cannot find the frequency shift settings to talk on the repeater... Please answer me in this matter...

@sanduflorin8755 2 месяца назад

No shift is entered, the reception and emission frequencies are entered successively. See chapter 4.5 from page 14 in the manual.

@stichoza 3 месяца назад

Is there a way to enable auto power on? I have to manually turn the radio on each time I start the car

@Transmission1 3 месяца назад

It does not appear to have auto power on. I've looked through the menu and and it doesn't seem to be an option. They could add this in a future firmware but for now it's not possible.

@paulob.5996 2 месяца назад

Where can I download the CPS software for the Abbree AR 2520? Thanks

@zellobrasil5822 2 месяца назад

Como fazer o RESET

@user-lc6dy9wb2b 2 месяца назад

Ham Geek MT-8900

@WATTYUK 3 месяца назад

Wait until you lock the keys without knowing lol

@robertbrown3413 3 месяца назад

Airband reception sounds like a Chinese translation

@Transmission1 3 месяца назад

Yeah, it's not great on the airband although most distant aircraft and control sounded reasonable. It's not lacking in sensitivity compared to some other radios, just the muffled audio problem - similar to the Quanshengs without modified firmware. Almost like it's using FM demodulation instead of AM.

@davidl8523 2 месяца назад

airband sounds like stuck on FM and not AM

@samallan6616 3 месяца назад

I'm sick of 'ham' radios with no VFO knob!!!

@Transmission1 3 месяца назад

Yeah I know what you mean, makes it so much easier to operate but it's down to the size of this unit. Take a look at the Hiroyasu IC-980Pro (great name), that seems to have both volume and VFO in a small package like this.