AnyTone AT-D878UV - In-Depth Review

“The AnyTone AT-D878UV is a dual band analog FM and DMR (tier I and II) portable radio, it supports APRS, DMR Roaming and DPRS. This radio is designed for amateur radio. Plus, it has a lot of cool features, it’s easy to program and used via it’s keypad. This radio looks similar to the AnyTone AT-D868UV, but with more features and processing power.”

The AnyTone D868UV radio was developed to conform to the DMR Tier I and II requirements. It offers state-of-the-art performance for both digital and analog operation at both the UHF and VHF frequency band. The radio has been certified by FCC under Part 90 standards, and offers 4,000 Channels, 10,000 Digital Talk Groups with 150,000 Contacts. The large color display offers clear information about the radio operation and function, including displaying who you are connected to. The powerful transmitter is very reliable and offers up to 7 Watts of power for a hand-held.

Functions:
• True-2-slot: Provide 2-slot communication which allows for 2 talk paths on 1 frequency; Comply with MOTOTRBO Tier I&II
• Power: 6W/2.5W/0.5W
• Auto-senses digital or analog
• 1000 channels + VFO; Contact list
• Display: 1.77 inch TFT color LCD, dual display; dual standby; dual PA
• Bandwidth: 12.5K/25K (Analog); 12.5K (DMR)
• Fixed and defined CTCSS/DCS encode and decode
• DTMF/2TONE/5TONE encode and decode
• Four different Tone-pluse frequencies
• Individual/Group/All call
• Icon indicator or Voice prompt when connecting with repeater
• Display the Caller ID and name
• Encryption function
• SMS via keyboard, One touch call/text
• Zone selection; Recording, GPS (option)
• ANI function and PTT ID; VOX
• Emergency alarm (with GPS data transmission)
• Earphone: KENWOOD connector; Waterproof: IP54
• Battery: 2000mAh Li-ion filmy battery
3300mAh Li-ion thick battery (option)

2400mAh Polymer filmy battery (option)

SPECIFICATION

DMR: True 2 slot which complies to Motorola Tier I and II
Auto-senses digital or analog reception
Power: 6 W, 5 W, 2.5W or 0.5W – 7 W max on VHF
Sensitivity: ≤0.25 µV Analog @ 25 kHz, ≤0.35 µV Analog @ 12.5 kHz
0.3 µV/-117.4 dBm (BER 5%) DMR
Selectivity: ≥ 70 dB @ 25 kHz, and ≥60 dB @ 12.5 kHz
Modulation: 7K60FXD data and 7K60FXE data+voice
DMR Talk Groups: 4,000 Channels, 10,000 Talk Groups with 150,000 Contacts
Display: 1.77 inch color TFT screen with dual channel display
can be set to single or dual channel operation
displays DMR ID, Call sign, Name, City, State, Country etc.
Bandwidth: 12.5 kHz/25 kHz Analog, and 12.5 kHz DMR
Analog Tone: CTCSS/DCS encode and decode
DTFM/2Tone/5Tone encode and decode
Four different Tone-Pulse frequencies
DMR call: Individual, Group or All call
Display icon or voice prompt when connected to repeater
Vocoder: AMBE 3000
Encryption: Allows encryption functions
SMS: Allows SMS via keyboard
Recording: Allows internal recording of calls (option)
PTT: ANI function and PTT ID or Voice Operated Transmit
Alarm: Emergency Alarm Transmit with GPS coordinates
Connection: Kenwood type earphone/mic connection – programming cable
GPS: Full feature GPS positioner (option)
Programming: Easy to use software for programming DMR and Analog
allows export/import of each parameter to/from excel spreadsheet
easy import of DMR contact database (entire world wide)
Programming Guide available to clarify all parameters
Advanced Features: Call Alert – will send a message to target radio
Remote Monitor – Open the mic at target radio
Get GPS – will obtain GPS position of target radio
Check Radio – will check if target radio is powered on
Kill/Wake – can make target radio inoperative/open it up.
Battery: Standard 2,100 mAh Polymer battery
Optional 3,300 mAh Li-ion battery (thicker back)