The trunked package is in upwards of $2,500. One package is for conventional programming and the other for trunked programming.
Often the Kenwood software is less than $100 so don't be a cheapskate just purchase it.įor M/A Com/Harris/GE, etc: there are two software packages that program all current and past radios.
Typically each series or individual radio requires its own software package.
Please use Google or some other search engine to find a dealer that sells the software. The various other vendors often permit their dealers to sell the software online (i.e., Kenwood). To obtain Motorola software see the Sticky in the Motorola forum. It is YOUR responsibility to properly word your request.
We do not want any hurt feelings when your vague post is mistaken for a free request. If you are having trouble legally obtaining software please state so. Your PM's are not private and the administration has the right to read them if there's a hint to criminal activity. Even if you attempt to engage in this activity in PM's we will still enforce the forum rules. The same goes for any private transaction via Private Message. Making a request such as this is attempting to engage in software piracy and this forum cannot be involved or associated with this activity. All requests will be deleted and a forum infraction issued. Please do not make requests for copies of radio programming software which is sold (or was sold) by the manufacturer for any monetary value. Sixth, the TH-UV8200 will NOT offer a cross-band repeat function, which is a shame since so many of our SAR customers use that feature.To anyone looking to acquire commercial radio programming software: Third, the TH-UV8200 battery size will drop down to 2800 mAh, which is still better than most standard batteries, just not as huge of the 3600 mAh battery on the TH-UV8000 series of radios.įourth, they claim that our initial dealer order for the TH-UV8200 radios will ship “soon”, but I tend to take their shipping ETA’s now with a large dose of salt (still waiting for my TH-8600 IP67 mobile radios from October).įifth, they have increased the alpha-numeric display naming from 7 characters to 8, which always helps us with customer programming requests. Second, they confirmed that the radio will have a total of 256 memories, but they couldn’t tell me if all 256 memories will be available in one VFO, or if they will be split up (like they did previously in the TH-UV8R radio with 128 memories in VFO A and another 128 in VFO B). I’m still waiting on the rest of my pre-paid October order for the TH-8600 mobile units, so I’m not counting on seeing an actual TH-UV8200 for some time, but who knows, maybe I’ll see one at the TYT booth at IWCE this year.Ĭhatted with TYT Sales earlier and managed to get some additional data from them regarding the TH-UV8200 radio.įirst, they confirmed their previous claim that the TH-UV8200 will be IP67 waterproof upon delivery.
I hope the TH-UV8200 actually has 256 memories, but again, until I see one …. For six months after the TH-UV8000D was announced, all of the boxes claimed 128*2 memories, yet they could only save 128 total memories. Many times Chinese manufacturer’s count the ability to save either 128 VHF or 128 UHF memories as 256, when they actually only save 128 unique memories. No mention (that I saw) as to battery capacity. Their other 10 watt analog radios (TH-UV8000D, 8000E, and 8000SE) all ship with a 3600 mAh battery. Many Chinese manufacturer’s market “splash resistant” as “waterproof”, so until I see one in my hands, well you probably know the rest.Īnother issue is actual battery size. You’ll note that IP67 isn’t listed on their spec sheet. One is their claimed “waterproof” status. We got our dealer announcement on the TH-UV8200 this past Saturday, but I still haven’t received positive confirmation on a number of questions that I had for TYT.