Received and installed mine yesterday. Two separate contacts stated that my transmit audio seemed very lite when compared to the small QYT KT-7900D transmit audio which is very clear and loud, I found that to be interesting all contacts were via simplex. I like the DR-CS25, currently using it with the M2 10 element beam very clean and loud receive, the squelch and volume knobs seem good, no sloppy play. It is a small radio, not sure what is going on with the transmit audio though. It uses the EMS-74 mic, could be a mic issue? Don't know. It looks like another Chinese version of the TYT 9000D to me based on the menu layout etc..
@@16mmRick Thats actually my current setup and it works really well. Btech made a solid amp, fit and finish isnt all that fantastic but im finally getting contacts again!
Yes, it makes for a nice 50w output on the band. In my case though its efficacy can only be presumed as there"s not a soul to talk to in this area on simplex. Currently my only 1.25m activity is a once weekly check in on a net; the repeater being less than 2 miles from my QTH. All those watts and no one to talk to. I envy you my friend. 73 de Rick
There is NO DB9sub connector on the back of the radio. But there is a "mysterious" micro USB jack under the external speaker jack. I say "mysterious" because there is absolutely no mention of it in the manual. I am going to presume it is for firmware updates, but would be hopeful that it could be used to actually program the radio or do data, but I doubt it.
Alinco is a legacy brand that has been around forever. The Chinese radios are all copies of Japanese radios. Be assured the radio is a Japanese designed and built radio. Alincos are all mil spec and built like tanks.
Received and installed mine yesterday. Two separate contacts stated that my transmit audio seemed very lite when compared to the small QYT KT-7900D transmit audio which is very clear and loud, I found that to be interesting all contacts were via simplex. I like the DR-CS25, currently using it with the M2 10 element beam very clean and loud receive, the squelch and volume knobs seem good, no sloppy play. It is a small radio, not sure what is going on with the transmit audio though. It uses the EMS-74 mic, could be a mic issue? Don't know. It looks like another Chinese version of the TYT 9000D to me based on the menu layout etc..
Oh man! I have the 235 but it only does 25 watts. Think I’ll have to upgrade!
Ian,
Add a B-Tech (Chinese, I know) 220 amp., drive it with 10w and you'I've got a nice 50w 220 option.
@@16mmRick Thats actually my current setup and it works really well. Btech made a solid amp, fit and finish isnt all that fantastic but im finally getting contacts again!
Yes, it makes for a nice 50w output on the band. In my case though its efficacy can only be presumed as there"s not a soul to talk to in this area on simplex. Currently my only 1.25m activity is a once weekly check in on a net; the repeater being less than 2 miles from my QTH. All those watts and no one to talk to. I envy you my friend.
73 de Rick
Is there a DB9 on the back like the old version
There is NO DB9sub connector on the back of the radio. But there is a "mysterious" micro USB jack under the external speaker jack. I say "mysterious" because there is absolutely no mention of it in the manual. I am going to presume it is for firmware updates, but would be hopeful that it could be used to actually program the radio or do data, but I doubt it.
Alinco is a legacy brand that has been around forever. The Chinese radios are all copies of Japanese radios. Be assured the radio is a Japanese designed and built radio. Alincos are all mil spec and built like tanks.
Sooooooo? Is there a video of it hooked up? This thing seems to have dropped outta nowhere.
None yet. I'm waiting on a Diamond 220 antenna, then the weather will have to improve a bit before I can put it up
@@hamradio_testbench gotcha, a video on the menu system would be cool.