This is a new version of the VV-898 radio, which was the first mini-mobile radio, outputting 10-watts per band. This version comes in a case with an internal battery for portable use. #kc5hwb #texasjproductions
Just picked up a vv-898sp 25w version. Seems pretty sweet... Not really looking forward to programming it haha. Going to try to figure out the manual programming first, then chirp. Time will tell, but I'm pretty happy with it so far. KI7ONN
Tnx OM. I came by one of these rigs brand new. I need a wall wart for it to charge-- I have a hundred here but none of them fit. What is the nomenclature that i'm looking for? i.e. how do i say it precisely so i don't wind up with a hundred-one? advance tnx.
It is frustrating every time I buy something it is a lemon. Thanks for answering me. probably a bad radio.Tried the cords it was my first thought. I wish I could buy something and one time it wouldn't be a lemon. Thanks for your time.
Depends on your needs and situation. If you are running it from a constant power source, like a car or a power supply, go with 25-watts. If you are running it in a go-kit with a limited power source, like running on battery-only power, the go with the 10-watt, as it will not run the battery down as quickly. Of course you could also get the 25-watt and just turn the power down if you are running on battery-only also.
DE KC2ORH Hey man. I trust your reviews. That being said, here goes. I was looking at this radio in the hopes of finding something I wouldn’t have to hook up to a power supply. I’m going blind, so some things are difficult for me to do. If I can’t see the display, I can’t use it. This is where baofeng comes in handy, because of the speaking menu. I know there are new rules limiting some usage of them. My budget won’t allow for Yaesu and the like. I’m a dad, plus my income situation has changed since I’m not able to do the work I had done for 14 years. Is there any radio similar to this with a built in battery that will actually push at least 20w? I’m asking because I don’t like to rely on repeaters. Love that they are there, but my own personal challenge is to work simplex MOSTLY.
At this time, I am not aware of any radio that runs on a battery, that will output the power you are wanting. Most battery-operated radios are QRP or low-power output designs. This radio is unique in that regard, and I am not aware of anything else that is built like this alone. Quicksilver Radio does make a "Hammocan" where they put a battery, radio and controls inside of an Ammo Can, and it is self-sustaining. It is useful for portable operation, but I am not sure if it has voice commands. You might contact Quicksilver and inquire.
Ham Radio 2.0 I’ll check them out. If I gotta zoom in with an iPhone magnifier to set frequency and such, then so be it. Thank you for getting back to me.
