Newly Upgraded TIDRADIO H8 Ham & GMRS Radio : USB-C, Bluetooth Programing

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In this video, we'll be taking a look at the 2nd Generation Tidradio TD-H8 hand held radio. This comes in ham radio dual band ham radio and GMRS. Version two has an upgraded speaker, and USB C charging. This radio is easy to program and has a long battery life.
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@K5QBF 11 месяцев назад

I am working on a follow up video regarding the spectrum clarity.

@simongordon8182 11 месяцев назад

Good, given how bad the v1 was we need to see it on a spectrum analyzer, as you know the b1 had low audio volume, on some frequencies v low power output on the low setting, and harmonic spikes when transmitting well above what fcc allow. I hope they’ve managed to fix those things, but put together with them using a spoof fcc I’d last time these are legitimate and important questions

@K5QBF 11 месяцев назад

@@simongordon8182 Yea some of them can be really bad. The Abree you can hear the transmission loud and clear on the harmonics. I plan on running it through the TinySA as well as my poor mans test. This video was already 17min so I had to break it up.

@simongordon8182 11 месяцев назад

@@K5QBF thanks, this is all I want, there’s a lot of great stuff that comes from China but also some rubbish, I hope tidradio so good but they need to prove themselves after what happened last time around

@K5QBF 11 месяцев назад

@@simongordon8182 I like most of the radios from there. What I was trying to say in the live chat is there was another comment I deleted. It was along the lines of “another RU-vidr promoting Chinese junk” that’s the one I removed.

@simongordon8182 11 месяцев назад

@@K5QBF thanks, no problem, and sorry if I was shirty, I picked up a baofeng on Temu at an incredible price, but very interested in this radio, thanks for doing several audio checks, if the rf looks reasonable I’m definitely picking one up. Btw you do know the key sequence for flipping it between gmrs and ham ? FYI I’m uk and USA radio amateur- G6ENS over there and K6ENS over here :-)

@SilversKr 4 месяца назад

So confusing to some of us newbies. Many thanks for your help, time and assistance. I'm still a long way from understanding all this GMSR stuff and programing...but I'm getting there thanks to folks like you. Thx

@williamgonzales1980 4 месяца назад

I was looking at this radio on Amazon, but thanks to a cheaper price than Amazon and your coupon for the Tidradio sight I decided to pull the trigger. This will be my first Ham radio and I am looking forward to lots of good times. Thank you for your channel.

@K5QBF 4 месяца назад

I think you’re going to like it. This is why this channel exists, you made my day. Thank you!

@TwitchRadio 11 месяцев назад

I'm impressed.... if I have any extra money I'm definitely going to get this upgraded model it's exactly what I've been looking for being I do gmrs and ham work... Thank you for bringing this to my attention and your time as always😎👍💯

@K5QBF 11 месяцев назад

Glad I could help

@TwitchRadio 11 месяцев назад

@@K5QBF 😎👍 KG7QIS

@JRNipper 11 месяцев назад

New H8 arrived today and so far I'm VERY impressed with it. Liked it so much I ordered another one as a spare. 73's AI4HZ

@K5QBF 11 месяцев назад

The only option it’s missing is Airband RX. I asked the manufacturer if that was in the works.

@nimblehealer199 11 месяцев назад

I ordered one the other day. I'll get it today

@danjo8673 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for going through the Menu option and explaining them and also the App on the phone. I ordered one from Amazon yesterday and it will be here on Thurs 28th. Every video I've seen on RU-vid say this is a good radio. Thank you! WRZR744

@K5QBF 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching, I use mine almost daily.

@griffinranger2382 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for being very informative on this radio. BOOMER SOONER!!😊

@Johnwinter.soilder 11 месяцев назад

Bluetooth programming is awesome 👍

@stahpit1971 11 месяцев назад

I’m no genius but it seems to me that bt programming is groundbreaking. You would think that the big boys would have made this a common feature in at least most radios they put out.

@K5QBF 11 месяцев назад

You are correct and it has been around forever. Getting the Japanese companies to change things can be a struggle.

@SHADOWDRAGON71 7 месяцев назад

Amen!

@mikesey1 4 месяца назад

Radtel was the first to build BT into one of their radios. The RT 490, which also has GPS. The Japanese couldn't do worse than add BT programming, but they still haven't made a radio with USBc charging yet. Hopefully we might at least see Yaesu bring out new batteries for the FT-70 & FT4 with USB sockets.

@dimitris-oh4ce 6 месяцев назад

Nice video.I am James from Athens Greece.Keep on the good work my friend.

@Texaviator 11 месяцев назад

Great video!

@michaelko4ehb578 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video! I like the look of the radio and it appears to have a lot of nice QoL features. Can't say I'm thrilled at having to register any details on an app to use it for programming (I'm sure the radio can be programmed on the face). Even with fake credential information the app is still installed on my phone or tablet and doing who knows what in the background. Fortunately it looks like CHIRP supports the radio so I might just pick one of these up. 73!

@K5QBF 11 месяцев назад

It is supported by chirp. I will say the app didn't ask for any permissions, but I understand the concern.

@jeffwinget5928 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the review. I'm newish and looking for a new HT

@K5QBF 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching, glad I could help.

@DonzLockz 11 месяцев назад

Airband would be good but atleast the BT programming is awesome.

@jasonjon1969 9 месяцев назад

Wow, big difference in price , eBay here in Australia $150 for the radio and $50 postage from the states , unlucky us 👍

@ChrisKD9YSW 11 месяцев назад

Glad I did a team rewatch.

@K5QBF 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@ChrisKD9YSW 11 месяцев назад

Anytime! Thinking I am going for a dmr next though and getting the adapter for programming maybe

@MADMAREK 11 месяцев назад

Do you know if the radio scans channels any faster than the average UV5R?

@K5QBF 11 месяцев назад

No I was disappointed with the scan speed.

@Awesomevideos51 11 месяцев назад

I see there’s 1st gen upgraded and 2nd gen. The 2nd gen only comes in a bundle and I won’t get till august. Do I need the 2nd or are they the same

@K5QBF 11 месяцев назад

The manufacturer stated this- _"While there haven't been any major changes to the hardware or firmware of the H8, I'm thrilled to share that we have made notable improvements. The latest version of the H8 now features USB-C charging, allowing for more convenient and faster charging. Furthermore, we have fine-tuned the sound quality, ensuring that your audio experience is exceptional._ " You can get the new one direct from the Tidradio website and use K5QBF at check out for 20%off.

@Awesomevideos51 11 месяцев назад

@@K5QBFdamn if only I saw that any sooner, I bought the (upgraded 1st gen) cause I didn’t want the bundle and they had a discount. Also it gets here tm so couldn’t pass that up

@jerryboyer5200 7 месяцев назад

So can you order the ham version and program GMRS freqs in also?

@K5QBF 7 месяцев назад

I’m not sure, but possibly.

@JohnGlueck 6 месяцев назад

You sure can, be sue to select unlock.

@pyrophoric4 Месяц назад

Any idea what the power output is at the 222 mhz band?

@K5QBF Месяц назад

It doesn't transmit on that band from the factory.

@legallimitoutdoors9917 5 месяцев назад

If I get the GMRS h8 g2 it has ham on it.. So do I got both worlds? Ham & GMRS. plus fully unlocking And I can just put in the GMRS freq and just listen to Ham on the side thanks for your help brother. this is WRVA-657 out.

@K5QBF 5 месяцев назад

If you get the GMRS version it’s programmed to TX on GMRS. You can listen to ham bands without unlocking anything. You can save the RX side of any ham repeater to listen. I don’t recommend unlocking unless you have the license to TX on the ham bands.

@legallimitoutdoors9917 5 месяцев назад

@@K5QBF thank you very much

@chriss7393 11 месяцев назад

is this comparable or better than the Anytone 878uv+?

@K5QBF 11 месяцев назад

The 878 is a DMR capable radio. The Tidradio is just analog.

@eugenenault4935 11 месяцев назад

How do I know if I’m receiving a v1 or v2 radio, thanks

@K5QBF 11 месяцев назад

I’m the small box of the main screen a triangle will point to the VFO that is in use.

@michaelclark2788 4 месяца назад

Bit confused myself. I am both Ham/GMRS licensed is there an advantage, since i can legally use both, to buying the ham version or the GMRS version? They both sound like they will do both if unlocked. Does one have more power than the other. In my situation which one would you suggest. Thanks in advance!

@K5QBF 4 месяца назад

Personally mines unlocked and I use it for both. The hardware is identical between the models.

@LC-vw9kv 3 месяца назад

@@K5QBF so your saying regardless gmrs/ ham it's 10w?

@K5QBF 3 месяца назад

@@LC-vw9kv Between 9-10w depending on band

@LC-vw9kv 3 месяца назад

@@K5QBFI think im going to purchase it.

@baileymoto 2 месяца назад

No one cares if you use a ham radio on gmrs. Like, literally no one. Well, except a few autists on Facebook.

@SoundJudgment 5 месяцев назад

Amazon is now selling the H8 Radio Charging 'Cradle' so it will recharge the radio while it stands upright.

@K5QBF 5 месяцев назад

Awesome, thanks for letting me know. I saw they were out of stock on Amazon, but in stock direct from Tidradio. If you buy direct you save even more with my K5QBF coupon code.

@creglauda1621 6 месяцев назад

Can you unlock the ham version for GMRS also?

@K5QBF 5 месяцев назад

I believe it is possible.

@ganzano 11 месяцев назад

Are these type-accepted radios?

@K5QBF 11 месяцев назад

When I pulled the FCC number is looks like they are under part 15 which means they won't interfere with other equipment. I am working on a video that will show that the transmitter is indeed clean.

@jerryboyer5200 7 месяцев назад

If the radio is already Bluetooth programmable, why do I need the high performance handheld radio wireless cable programmer? I like the video.

@K5QBF 7 месяцев назад

You don’t, the programmer is for the ones with no Bluetooth.

@jerryboyer5200 7 месяцев назад

Thank you

@williamb9060 11 месяцев назад

Can the bluetooth be used with a bluetooth headset?

@K5QBF 11 месяцев назад

The only documented use for Bluetooth is for programming. I don't have a way to test the other.

@rogerwallace1976 11 месяцев назад

I hope mine is a version 2 I got mine a couple months ago

@K5QBF 11 месяцев назад

The version 2 was just released.

@Gta2O13 11 месяцев назад

@@K5QBFnothing different besides firmware that’s it! This radio has also hidden features.

@K5QBF 11 месяцев назад

@@Gta2O13 I haven’t found any hidden features. The manufacturer said they upgraded the speaker and added usb-c to the battery.

@Gta2O13 11 месяцев назад

@@K5QBF speaker not changed sound was fixed in firmware. Oh there’s definitely 3 hidden features. Let’s just say The ham and the GMRS radio are the same NOTHING DIFFERENT not even the firmware.

@Gta2O13 11 месяцев назад

@@K5QBF people gave this radio unnecessary bad reviews because of firmware was glitchy and was not FCC approved.

@facts1752 11 месяцев назад

Is there a difference between the two walkies on the website?, i just need them for walkie to walkie communication

@K5QBF 11 месяцев назад

One you need a ham radio license and other you need a GMRS license. The Ham radio license requires a test to pass where as the GMRS is fee based. You pay one fee to cover the whole home.

@facts1752 11 месяцев назад

Ok perfect so if i get a license, i can use either or for walkie to walkie?, does one have longer range than the other?

@K5QBF 11 месяцев назад

@@facts1752 they are the same radio. The only difference is what frequencies it will transmit on.

@facts1752 11 месяцев назад

@@K5QBF thank you appreciate it

@royholmes9010 11 месяцев назад

@@facts1752for ham Radio each person needs their own individual license GMRS one license covers your whole immediate family

@davidbourgeois856 11 месяцев назад

I'm in the market for a first GMRS to use for overlanding/camping but this one isn't IP-anything. Too bad, it looks like a good radio.

@K5QBF 11 месяцев назад

Yea that was something else I sent back to them in my feedback.

@freddie3159 11 месяцев назад

I just want to confirm that it would work on 462 and 467 GMRS. Thanks.

@K5QBF 11 месяцев назад

There is both a Ham and GMRS model.

@kenanderson7321 8 месяцев назад

Your links to the radio on Amazon are broken.

@K5QBF 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for letting me know. Here’s the new link. amzn.to/3QkodBq

@retiredfdnyhm1 7 месяцев назад

I am new to GRMS radios. Can you please tell me what the best frequencies to use?

@K5QBF 7 месяцев назад

That will be region specific as GMRS is channelized. You can tune around and listen or you can use a site like repeaterbook.com to see if there are any local repeaters you can join in.

@hugodelacruz7694 9 месяцев назад

Can you use this radio as a police scanner?

@K5QBF 9 месяцев назад

I wouldn’t recommend this as a viable option.

@DE-ke2rf 10 месяцев назад

Is it splash resistant? Waterproof? Submersible? Would be using this radio in a marine environment where I need the 55 Vhf marine channels & some land-mobile frequency’s.

@K5QBF 10 месяцев назад

It’s splash resistant at most.

@willshepherd4544 7 месяцев назад

I can not get ODmaster to work AT ALL It tells me my password or username is incorrect no matter what I try.... Where can I get help?

@K5QBF 7 месяцев назад

I have found deleting and reinstalling the app fixes most things. If that doesn't work reach out to Tidradio.

@SQLKC 4 месяца назад

I think the issue is with basically any app it's what it can access to and what it sends back to the homeland.

@michaelclark2788 4 месяца назад

So both versions are 10 watts

@K5QBF 4 месяца назад

To my knowledge yes

@KaL_Tero_RET 3 месяца назад

¡ SÍ ! Both versions are one and the same

@adisyamadasa4238 Месяц назад

Ham version is 10w, GMRS is 5w. So in any case get a HAM version and unlock it. Folks report being able to pull 10w on both HAM and GMRS after unlocking.

@vincentwilkes9611 4 месяца назад

So once again, the ChiComs are getting your location information lol. The SW seems to work ok without registering but you obviously don't get location services e.g., repeater locations.

@K5QBF 4 месяца назад

I’ve heard that their repeater information isn’t accurate. I usually just download repeater data from RepeaterBook into chirp.

@Chandra378 11 месяцев назад

What is the real max power?

@K5QBF 11 месяцев назад

I don't have a watt meter so I am not entirely sure. I need to get a watt meter.

@Chandra378 11 месяцев назад

Ok let me know if you have test it. Thank you sir

@K5QBF 11 месяцев назад

@@Chandra378 the meter should be here tomorrow and I’ll have a spectrum purity test and power test.

@Gta2O13 11 месяцев назад

Puts out about 9 watts on GMRS YUP on GMRS. Gate keeping 😂

@bryandavison2180 10 месяцев назад

Between 9-12.3 watts when I tested it.

@eugenenault4935 11 месяцев назад

I’m asking all these tubers if there’s a way to determine between ver1 , ver2 radio’s. No one sees to have a answer.

@K5QBF 11 месяцев назад

They are the same radio. V2 has some firmware adjustments to the audio is the only thing I could find. I asked the manufacturer the same question and here was their reply. "both versions of the H8 radio, namely the HAM and GMRS, have successfully completed FCC certification." "there haven't been any major changes to the hardware or firmware of the H8, I'm thrilled to share that we have made notable improvements. The latest version of the H8 now features USB-C charging, allowing for more convenient and faster charging. Furthermore, we have fine-tuned the sound quality, ensuring that your audio experience is exceptional.

@Gruuvin1 5 месяцев назад

NOBODY seems to know what hopping rx (menu 34) is or how to use it.

@K5QBF 5 месяцев назад

I have reached out to my contact there for an explaination. I will upadte you when I hear back from them.

@Gruuvin1 5 месяцев назад

@@K5QBF awesome!

@Gruuvin1 5 месяцев назад

@@K5QBF I just received this radio tonight, and while the manual doesn't say much about #34, the Odmaster app allows us to toggle this on as a channel setting, not a radio function setting. What I mean is, this is an attribute you assign to a channel, just like you would a frequency, offset, and tone. These radios were originally sold in pairs. Now all we need is for someone to test this frequency hopping between two TD-H8 radios with identical channel settings and freq hopping enabled. Have a third radio tuned to the same frequency. If it works, the two radios communicate while the third doesn't receive. Then this may be one of the greatest features of this radio. Somewhat private simplex with interference rejection!

@keathrhymer5449 11 месяцев назад

i ordered via amazon and the mfg emailed me a delay in shipping due to govt

@K5QBF 11 месяцев назад

Oh really? I need to reach out to them and get the scoop. I wonder if they mean customs or regulatory.

@keathrhymer5449 11 месяцев назад

@@K5QBF it did not say it shows whipping now is august

@K5QBF 11 месяцев назад

@@keathrhymer5449 I wish they had this bundle on the website.

@nimblehealer199 11 месяцев назад

I ordered mine the other day, and it's now out for delivery. I don't know why there is a delay for you. That's very strange.

@keathrhymer5449 11 месяцев назад

@@nimblehealer199 maybe since its the package

@keathrhymer5449 10 месяцев назад

good luck got mine a week ago and after 198 attempts to connect bluetooth and no real help from mfg sending it back cant recommend anyone buy it

@K5QBF 10 месяцев назад

The best fix I’ve found for the Bluetooth not connecting is removing and reinstalling the app.

@keathrhymer5449 10 месяцев назад

@@K5QBF ok did that 9 times same result

@reeseville1 10 месяцев назад

@@keathrhymer5449what phone model are you using to pair it? Try a different phone with the app installed.

@lucapoletti2468 3 месяца назад

😂

@nats50 11 месяцев назад

The Odmaster sucks. Won't pair.

@K5QBF 11 месяцев назад

I’ve never had an issue with the device pairing to the app. I’d try deleting and reinstalling the app.

@nats50 11 месяцев назад

@@K5QBF I uninstalled then reinstalled as you advised. I got it to pair. Thanks.

@K5QBF 11 месяцев назад

@@nats50 glad I could help. I’ve found that method solves most issues.

@simongordon8182 11 месяцев назад

The million dollar q is whether or not they’ve solved the problem of high levels of spurious harmonics that the original with a fake fcc number had. Any the q is secondary. Buying selling using a radio that prodigy from interference would be very problematic.

@K5QBF 11 месяцев назад

I used the radio at field day on both uhf and vhf and had no reports of interference. In testing other radios the worst I’ve seen in a spur was around 28dbm which is roughly .63 watts and with the loss in the antenna it wasn’t detectable on a radio more than a foot away from the source. According to the manual, which was part of the FCC approval process, it meets part 97 standards.

@Gta2O13 11 месяцев назад

They fixed this problem in the firmware. Also fixed issues with the mic and speaker in the newest firmware.

@K5QBF 11 месяцев назад

I will be testing it live today at 3:30pm central.

@Gta2O13 11 месяцев назад

@@K5QBF second is still 1 gen! It’s FCC now approve and new firmware and that’s it. Oh and if you the added USB charging.

@Gruuvin1 5 месяцев назад

It's not worth worrying about.