TYT just released the first ever image of the upcoming TYT MD-2017 dual band DMR handheld radio.
TYT MD-2017 Dual Band DMR
- Dual time slot for point to point [they probably mean simplex]
- Dual time slot for repeater
- Use Time-Division Multiple-Access (TDMA) technology
- Compatible with Mototrbo Tier I and II [we’ve seen that before]
- Lone worker
- Encryption function
- Analog and digital combined [I hope this means something more, eg. watching analog and digital at the same time]
- Single call, group call and all call
- Remote kill/stun and activate
- Firmware upgradeable
Expected release date is May 2017. No info on pricing yet.
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