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VV808
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Actually, I just received confirmation of shipping with tracking. Scheduled delivery 5/30, via FedEx IE service.
Same here.
Sure, you can find old commercial radios on Ebay for $20 each but they are usually old there's not much info available about them online. You also have to factor in the cost of programming cables. Motorola cables are cheap and easy to find, but cables for Maxons or other radios aren't as easy to come buy and can cost as much as $40. Some of them require a standalone programming unit or a new EPROM in order to be reprogrammed. The hassle and cost starts really adding up over time.
I got the software today. I don't see any mention of scrambling being selectable. No big deal, but if it's described as having, then should be able to use. It could be selectable via the keypad or front controls.
The driver didn't seem like it installed correctly. The vendor didn't know if its Windows 7 compatible.
Tracking shows delivery by the 30th.
The driver didn't seem like it installed correctly. The vendor didn't know if its Windows 7 compatible.
Tracking shows delivery by the 30th.
I suppose so but, I use the rib box better safe than sorry. However as for the astro25 radios I use ribless cables.
Sent from my SCH-i605 on Verizon 4G LTE.
Played with this thing for 4-5 hours today.
It is very easy to program manually and is very intuitive, even without an English manual. Each of the 4 front buttons are programmable with short and long press options. You can also assign two menu functions to each button. The main knob is multi function as well.
The internal speaker is very loud, with surprisingly good tonal quality. Transmit audio is very LOUD, punchy and received great reports. I was surprised that the DTMF mic sounded so good, as cheap as it is. It does look well made and has a good feel. The display is a nice size and is very visible.
I made a little 70 cm ground plane. Either my measurements were spot on or the PA section is bullet proof (I have no metering for UHF). I talked to my dad with a long winded QSO and didn't notice much generated heat. The unit is mostly one big heat sink. The overall build quality seems pretty good. All controls and dials are tight and smooth.
Software and driver installation was smooth. Everything is straight forward and very customizable. I still don't see anywhere in the menu that allows for scrambling.
So far, this little rig is pretty cool and should fit my intended use perfectly. I find it to be worth the money I paid. I intend to order the VHF version as well.
The only negative so far?????
The lighted microphone keypad remains lit, even after the radios power button is turned off. Strange!
I'll have to research this issue, but is not a deal breaker.
It is very easy to program manually and is very intuitive, even without an English manual. Each of the 4 front buttons are programmable with short and long press options. You can also assign two menu functions to each button. The main knob is multi function as well.
The internal speaker is very loud, with surprisingly good tonal quality. Transmit audio is very LOUD, punchy and received great reports. I was surprised that the DTMF mic sounded so good, as cheap as it is. It does look well made and has a good feel. The display is a nice size and is very visible.
I made a little 70 cm ground plane. Either my measurements were spot on or the PA section is bullet proof (I have no metering for UHF). I talked to my dad with a long winded QSO and didn't notice much generated heat. The unit is mostly one big heat sink. The overall build quality seems pretty good. All controls and dials are tight and smooth.
Software and driver installation was smooth. Everything is straight forward and very customizable. I still don't see anywhere in the menu that allows for scrambling.
So far, this little rig is pretty cool and should fit my intended use perfectly. I find it to be worth the money I paid. I intend to order the VHF version as well.
The only negative so far?????
The lighted microphone keypad remains lit, even after the radios power button is turned off. Strange!
I'll have to research this issue, but is not a deal breaker.
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VV-808 Software and Driver.
Software:
Username: ham
Password: 12345123
http://db.tt/2Te7oxYK
Driver:
http://db.tt/7bNIq75D
Zip file:
http://db.tt/Jvl1jyfV
Software:
Username: ham
Password: 12345123
http://db.tt/2Te7oxYK
Driver:
http://db.tt/7bNIq75D
Zip file:
http://db.tt/Jvl1jyfV
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Found it.
The radio does have a scramble feature. It is in the menu.
I know it would upset Holder, so no lectures needed.
The speaker audio would definitely allow for mobile use. It is LOUD! I haven't had it in the mobile yet. I wonder if the front end can handle it. Eventually, I'm going to see how it plays in my Neon.
Just using it in the shop, for now.
The radio does have a scramble feature. It is in the menu.
I know it would upset Holder, so no lectures needed.
The speaker audio would definitely allow for mobile use. It is LOUD! I haven't had it in the mobile yet. I wonder if the front end can handle it. Eventually, I'm going to see how it plays in my Neon.
Just using it in the shop, for now.
Please record a video or audio file of this so called "scramble" feature.
Sent from my SCH-i605 on Verizon 4G LTE.