MD-2017 CPS now available for download
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MD-2017 CPS now available for download
The CPS for the new TYT Dualbander was uploaded to the TYT website 2 days ago,
quick potted highlights (based upon feature set in the CPS software)
dual band with VFO mode
128 bit encryption
voice record capability ?
still 31 channels in the scan list
no apparent limitation to the number of channels in a zone (I just added 40)
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quick potted highlights (based upon feature set in the CPS software)
dual band with VFO mode
128 bit encryption
voice record capability ?
still 31 channels in the scan list
no apparent limitation to the number of channels in a zone (I just added 40)
regards
BB
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Thanks for the heads up
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Some interesting feedback to a TYT users group from someone who has received one of the
sample release MD2017 radios:
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sample release MD2017 radios:
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I received a (test) sample of the TYT-MD-2017 on Monday.
It is still not available for sale to the public due to issues that are presently being corrected by the manufacturer:
1) Inability to lower volume on the analog frequencies ( 2 meters as well as 440 Mhz.) completely..
It cannot be muted when the volume control is completely turned-down. The audio on DMR
(both 2meters and 440 MHz.), however, can be muted...
2)Once a frequency in a zone (either in A or B)is activated, you cannot switch to the other
(either in A or B) nor be able to move to another zone unless transmission stops
3) The radio arrived from the factory with 440 MHz (upper/"A) and 2 meters (lower/"B"). It would not accept a
code-plug that I had written with the Firmware 1.14 prior to delivery. I had to re-write the code-plug..I tried
changing the order (make 2 meters as upper/A" and 440MHz. as lower/"B") but all that did was erase the
code-plug that I had written previously Please do not waste your time writing a code-lug unless you have the
radio in hand and have downloaded the factory code-plug before proceeding with writing a code-plug..
5) The portion of the PC Programming cable that fits into the radio housing is loose. The screw holding the
cover to the PC programming "port" kept on falling-off when removed.for programming..
TYT has always responded quickly to fix issues on its radios, so, HOPEFULLY, we will see a batch of
"new" MD-2017 in the "market-place" in a few weeks
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The concerning thing for me from that quick review is not that the firmware needs tweaking, but the build quality issue highlighted by the author. Firmware will constantly be updated post production to iron out bugs, but bits falling off sounds like they may be flying their cost cuttings a little too close to the sun.
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Is the Retevis RT82 software the same thing as the TYT - it seems very similar? One of my Chinese suppliers offered me an 82 the other day and they're sending me one to try?
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I believe their the same innards, with a smaller case size for the asia / pac market (smaller hands)
when it arrives can you confirm interoperability between the RT-82 and the MD380 when both use enhanced encryption please ?
the keys look the right length for 128 bit
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when it arrives can you confirm interoperability between the RT-82 and the MD380 when both use enhanced encryption please ?
the keys look the right length for 128 bit
regards
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TYT today released a new firmware update for the MD-2017
it replaces the record option and gives you 100,000 contacts instead
so thats 4 variants of the MD2017 alone
it replaces the record option and gives you 100,000 contacts instead
so thats 4 variants of the MD2017 alone
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Martin Lynch have had the RT82 in stock for a few days now, they seem to be just about the only UK source of programming cables at the moment. Cheaper from China of course, if you don't mind waiting.paulears wrote:One of my Chinese suppliers offered me an 82 the other day and they're sending me one to try
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Wouldn't have thought there'd be much scope for the case being any smaller, I was under the impression that the move to a Motorola style connector was necessitated by lack of space. The RT82 looks a bit chunkier than the RT8 anywaybigbloke wrote:I believe their the same innards, with a smaller case size for the asia / pac market (smaller hands)
http://blog.retevis.com/wp-content/uplo ... 2-Size.jpg
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Well, hopefully this pic shows there is a difference between the two:
[source: DMR facebook group]
i dont like the antenna on the 2017
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[source: DMR facebook group]
i dont like the antenna on the 2017
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Hmm, I can't really tell from that photo as the TYT is closer.
People are reporting that the 2017 stock antenna doesn't work very well on the amateur band.
People are reporting that the 2017 stock antenna doesn't work very well on the amateur band.
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Re the enhanced encryption, I'll give it a try when it comes. I think the symmetrical antenna mount looks a bit nicer. I was under the impression that it's just sealing that requires the flat waterproof connector rather than type with sockets. My IP Kenwoods have a similar arrangement too.
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My rt82 arrived yesterday, didn't get much free time to play with it yesterday (probably get even less today) but first impressions are good - its a nice solid radio, the rollerball seems to work OK without getting rolled accidentally, certainly haven't seen any of the problems listed. The programming cable is not loose, although the slot is too small for a penny so you end up just doing it finger-tight which might not be quite enough. The only oddity I've found so far was an annoying click on changing channel which happened until the first time I transmitted and then it became a voice announce of the channel number instead (which you can turn off). I'll post updates as time allows.bigbloke wrote:Some interesting feedback to a TYT users group from someone who has received one of the
sample release MD2017 radios:
RegardsCode: Select all
I received a (test) sample of the TYT-MD-2017 on Monday. It is still not available for sale to the public due to issues that are presently being corrected by the manufacturer: 1) Inability to lower volume on the analog frequencies ( 2 meters as well as 440 Mhz.) completely.. It cannot be muted when the volume control is completely turned-down. The audio on DMR (both 2meters and 440 MHz.), however, can be muted... 2)Once a frequency in a zone (either in A or B)is activated, you cannot switch to the other (either in A or B) nor be able to move to another zone unless transmission stops 3) The radio arrived from the factory with 440 MHz (upper/"A) and 2 meters (lower/"B"). It would not accept a code-plug that I had written with the Firmware 1.14 prior to delivery. I had to re-write the code-plug..I tried changing the order (make 2 meters as upper/A" and 440MHz. as lower/"B") but all that did was erase the code-plug that I had written previously Please do not waste your time writing a code-lug unless you have the radio in hand and have downloaded the factory code-plug before proceeding with writing a code-plug.. 5) The portion of the PC Programming cable that fits into the radio housing is loose. The screw holding the cover to the PC programming "port" kept on falling-off when removed.for programming.. TYT has always responded quickly to fix issues on its radios, so, HOPEFULLY, we will see a batch of "new" MD-2017 in the "market-place" in a few weeks
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I got confirmation that the RT82 enhanced encryption is fully compatible with the MD2017 / MD380 / MD390 / MD9600 series
definitely buying an MD9600 , might now buy an RT-82 , the 2017 seems mechanically too unreliable.
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definitely buying an MD9600 , might now buy an RT-82 , the 2017 seems mechanically too unreliable.
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