QYT KT-780 Plus 100 Watts 2 meter Mobile Radio Review and Demo
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- čas přidán 6. 12. 2020
- The QYT KT-780 Plus is a 100 watt mobile radio on the 2 meter Amateur Radio Band, and works on FM mode. Today we will walk through the menu of the radio, programming a channel and do a power test on the claim of 100 watts on VHF 2 meters.
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I've been lookin' ay this rig for about a year and like the it looks. Thanks for the review it has helped me make up my mind.
Thanks for the review of the VHF transceiver, 100 watts is really a lot for such a small box of wonder stuff from china. I used the Yaesu FT-2600M for years, it has no fan and was often offered secondhand here in the Netherlands, usually from the Red Cross or other emergency services in the east or other parts of the world. So they were not really optically the most beautiful, but always worked perfectly, the power was in the highest mode just over 60 watts, audio was excellent and extremely stable. Thanks again for your review and have a nice evening. Greetings Danny (PD2DSB), JO21QV.
mfj-873 is a great meter. it was a hard decision till I watched your videos. thx
Thanks for commenting
That looks like a neat radio! Should be a good reacher, especially in the "red river valley" of MN and ND...
Jason the stuff coming out of China I'm really impressed with review the QT8R for us viewers for us viewers
Jason I love the color display it really looks sharp
Thanks
Don't have this one but have a Why KT-7250, needed a small radio to fit into my Mini Cooper and so far it works really well. So I am happy with Qyt products so far. Using a quarter wave magnet mount Nagoya antenna with it.
Should have been Qyt, dang phone..
Hey Jason it's Saturday at the Lawrenceville hamfest hey buddy I'm watching your video man this is like a cool little radio and thank you for sharing it with us you're❤
Have fun
I have a yaesu 2980r because up in canada it's a long way between repeaters.
I've got two of the Yaesu FT-2800M's stacked at home as my "base station". Each is on a separate antenna, one omni, one yagi. Simple, rugged, just works. If replaced, I'd probably at least get one with fusion for some digital. luckily at least one local linked repeater still has analog on.
I recently purchased yaesu ft-2980. We are very active on 146.520 national simplex call frequency in North Alabama. Thank you Jason for all the great videos.
Alinco all day long. I have the Alinco DR-638 dual band in my commuter car for close to three years now, has never failed me or gave cause to curse it :) On my meter it puts out just a hair under the advertised 50 watts say 48-49 (old eyes) I use to have a lesser quality radio and could hear truckers and CHP going down the road on frequencies I was not tuned to. I never have that problem with the Alinco, much better filters. Thanks for the show!
The Alinco radios are Great! I love the DR-735T and I run a couple of monobands as Allstar nodes
@@HamRadio2 yes they are, I have been debating for some time on the Yeasu FT-991A or the ICom 7300, finale decided on the Yeasu FT991A-A just because of the range of frequency it has, and I want just one radio when I stay on my gold claims, and the Yaesu can communicate with the two radios I have in my UTV Anytone tri-band (UHF/VHF), and striker 497 HPC 120watt 10 meter. but really liked the ICom though, maybe next time.
The Alinco DR-B185HT is the comparable mononand with 85 watts. I like that low power is 5 watts on it.
Kenwood TM-281 for me. Have one in my truck that has been going on 7 years, and while having a high res color screen would be nice, the basic LCD lends to reliability over the long term. I've been wanting a dual band for a while, so I think I'll look into the Alinco options. Thanks for the great reviews! -K6POW
Still a great rig Pete VK2LD
Alinco makes great equipment, I’ve had 5 different ones and all were awesome
I have a FT2800 2m mobile from Yaesu that was in many of my different vehicles until I upgraded to the FTM-400xdr. The 2800 puts out 65 watts and is now in my radio shack monitoring on the repeater frequency. Its a solid radio that I bought back in the early 2000's, never has given me any grief.I actually bought two at the time, one for me and one for my father who is also a Ham.
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Team replay for the win.
Looks like a carbon copy of the Btech GMRS-50X1 except for the name sticker.
Cool radio, cool video. Thanks.
I uses the Yaesu FT-2980R 80w. I uses it for both repeater and simplex. 73 Joe
Yaesu FT-2980R 80W. Wish they would make a dual band this rugged.
Agreed
I just sold my Yaesu FT 2800 M. It was a good radio but I need a dual band. Preferably one that allows GMRS TX as well though I would never do that because the FCC wouldn't like it.
I use a FTM 3200D in my shack. It's rated at 65 watts but my meter shows 60 to 62 watts. It's a nice little rig. I use it mostly for repeaters but I have a friend that is close enough to go simplex. I use 5 watts and he uses 3 watts. We'll meet on 146.520 and then move 30 kilohertz up or down to leave 146.52 open for others who need it.
My 3100 is showing about 70 watts.
I'm having a heck of a time trying to program mine
Based on specs, reviews, and reputation, if I wanted a 2m band only with the most OEM power and reliability was important then I wouldn't hesitate on the FT-2980R
100 w 90 w on 2 mg that is amazing to me me 60 watts on the radio I was really impressed with but 90 Watts on a 2meter I am very inpressed❤
Realy nice and helpfull video! However. Have you tested the KT-980 Plus model? This one is advertised as a dual band transciever working at 75 vhf/55 uhf (watts). Do you think may have the same power with 780 or is another "8900" model?
I have 2 different QYT radios but I do not have this one. I got frustrated trying to program from the face. However the same CHIRP profile works on both. Very easy and smooth on CHIRP.
The issue I noticed if I same a frequency without CHIRP is the R-CTCS and T-CTCS will change (usually to 77.0) so I would always be going into menu 11 and 13 every five seconds. It was so annoying.
After programming with CHIRP I have not had the problem
However I have heard on 2 occasions I have some noise when I transmit
I have one of those. Mine was supposed to put out 70 Watts but only did 50. You can program it with chirp and is easy enough to figure out. After a few months it would keep shutting down due to over heating even when set to low power. I thinks its junk. Replace it with a FTM-100D. Now the KT-780 plus sits in my box of bad ideas. That's what I get for cheaping out. Good video.
LOL, good info. I wish the FTM-100D was still in production, though. I think there are some good and some bad models of this version, quality control out of this factory probably isn't great.
Ditto
The eBay title says "100W Walkie Talkie". It would be hard for me to trust that seller but he has 100% positive feedback.
I have two of these and they put out between 82-90watts. And they have a bad humm plus the audio is distorted on transmitting. Just stick to the quality icoms and yeasues.
Yeah ebay listings can get weird sometimes - many times due to a translation issue.
Not a lot of demand for mono-band nowadays.
@@tombuttner True. But there are still some things to do with it
Have a question, so I work in oil field and work gives us Baofeng-BF-F8HP Handheld radio that we use to communicate while at work. We manually get the radio frequencies from the customers, but when we are about 1-2 miles away from them we get really bad reception (open plains no physical obstructions) what could I buy personally to get better reception when I'm stationed 2 miles away? Already bought a nagoya-771 and it didn't help much. Is there a radio I can by like the one you show in this video that will help me connect to their frequencies and talk to them better?
I wish you could compare it against other devices with low watts... please test the rang and receiving.. thx
Hi, What is the quality of receiver? Could You compare to some Yaesu or Icom (2200h), I cant fin schematics or service manual to check how they did it. Is there same chip as baofeng or FM demodulation chip?
I bought 50 watt model as my first mobile radio. Mine states it's fcc certified. So I'll see how it holds up. QYT KT-980PLUS 50 Watt Dual Band Four Display Car Mobile Radio VHF/UHF 144-148/420-450MHz
I am on the volunteer fire department in my small town I was wondering how to set this radio up to have a different frequenty to listen to and a different one to talk on the broadcast the disbatch on one and then you respond on another I can change the frequency to talk to dispatch and quickly change the frequency to hear a response but it is a pain and hard to do on the job any input would be great I am totally ignorant to radios and do not know much about them
I have a qyt780 pluss and I'm in the UK, just wanting to know if you can tell me what's wrong I'm having problems on the receiver end do u know what I can do to change that
That screen is way too small.. i’m sure if you rounded on high power for a while it would probably overheat... I wonder how does the audio sound over the air most of the time the audio doesn’t sound very good on that particular brand...
I think my favorite to meet her mono band radio is the Yaesu 2980 R or like I call it the George Foreman grill...
Keep up the good work and keep cranking out the videos👍👍👍
Thanks for commenting. The screen is the same size as the Anytone Mobile Radio, but yes...I think it is too small, generally speaking.
Can you do a Review on The QYT KT-980plus 75 Watt?
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I think I might choose KT-8R and KT-8900.
@@qytradio would you be able to link the programming software for this particular radio please?
G'day mate. Can this radio be programmed to receive airband too? Obviously not transmit, just to listen.
Not a mono band but I like the TYT 9800 mainly because of the grapevine programming video
I used to run a XTL 5000 VHF 110W in my mobile sold it a very years ago when they were bringing big bucks kinda want another one now that I think/talk about it lol -W3WIK
Motorola, would of been great. I have a Tokyo High Power 110V goes great on 10w drive
Can this radio be used AS a Repeater ?
Is this radio capable of transmitting on GMRS as well? I use 2 meter mainly but if SHTF id still like to have GMRS capable. I understand its not exactly kosher.
It is possible to extend on 430
Hello brother? Can you show how to record Repeater number?
Hello sir…can this radio receive gmrs channels 400 megahertz and up?
Hi. There sir i just wanted to know about base radio a vhf 2 meter band 100w out
i have plan to buy this unit but confuse to QYT KT980 Plus which is dual band at 75 watts, compared to this, any suggestions which better of these two?
Never used that other model
Hola cómo estas puedes indicarme como mejorar la recepción del radio es muy sordo, en rx. Gracias
Young going to review the 980plus?
can you check the recieve i compared it to my tyt9800 and the 780 wont receive as good thanks
Battery icon good as if it work..you made a "go box".car radio an battery in a pelican case an surface pro on inner lid with SDR... mobile camping radio kit...
great
in my car i use a Retevis RT-90, 50W VHF and around 45W UHF... ( at home an AT-578 )
most times i using it for DMR, i used my KT-8900 before in the car, but high and low power at UHF is both times just 7.5W, so its useless outside my home town, because besides my towns 2m repeater, everything close by is 70cm repeaters!
This is cool. I am illegally blind but since this radio has a black screen with white letters make it easier. Is the display small? One of the cool functions of the Icom 5100 it has a limited voice module.
The display is the size of an HT. Very similar to the Anytone D578. So yes, it is small
If it's anything like the Anytone AT-778UV (which it looks like), it would be VERY difficult to see inside a vehicle during the daytime.
Hi Ed! I didn't expect to see someone I know in the comments...
-AD8BU
@@souta95 This is my first time running into some one I know in person.
What about nulling the needle of meter before measurement ? :) btw: significantly there is 85W reading the deflection on High power but you have not nulled the needle so no accurate reading...
I mentioned that very early in the comments but he does things his way & thinks he's smarter than the people that designed the wattmeter so you are wasting your time.He's for sure not the sharpest knife in the drawer or the brightest lightbulb in the package & he proved it with his replies. LOL
You’re right. GL
I want ALL the features of a Yaesu VX-6 in a mobile rig.... damned if I can find one though. 2m/70cm with the big receive capabilities.... am/fm broadcast, marine vhf, aviation, wx , yadda yadda yadda....
I wonder, how long will the finals last? I bet it will have issues shedding heat.
Good question. I suspect not as long as a better name brand.
@@HamRadio2 For sure, the main reason these radios are cheap.. lol
@@HamRadio2 W5PIX, KG5LAA AND I, (WW5RON, LOL YOU SHOWED MY CALL ON ORIGINAL REVIEW ON EHAM) HAVE USED THAT RADIO, AND W5PIX REPLACED HIS FINALS AFTER A YEAR, I PUT THE RADIO ON THE SHELF & USE THE YAESU 2980R NOW. i ALSO BOUGHT THE ALINCO 185, BUT ALINCO MICROPHONE CONFUSED ME SO KG5LAA HAS IT NOW. (And i'm still using the Anytone AT5888UV3 radios every day that I bought from you years ago)
I have 2 of those radios. My are the kt 980 plus. And they do just over 90 watts. I use to buy them for talking on 147.435.
I have the UHF 400-480mhz version as we use 477mhz UHF here in Australia, High Power across the band is from 74w -82w, Legal power here is 5w LoL
What model is that one cause I wanna get one lmfao
FCC Type Acceptance is not required for Ham Use. Be willing to bet they were in hurry to get radio on market. Later models may have type accept or approved. Does look like small Radio for 100W. But, if price is right.......
Looks exactly the same as the btech uv50x2
Looks identical to the btech 50x1 and 50x2
They should have put a good size fan on the back not much of a heat sink for 100 watts
Agreed
what is your favorite high power uhf radio ?
QYT makes this model in UHF ONLY and also 100 watts.
i will try to find this model #
It will monitor Four VHF Frequencies not Four VHF Bands as you stated.Also your MFJ Wattmeter is still out of Calibration and it’s very easy to correct the needle position so that it’s Zeroed.If it were properly adjusted it would be pretty close to 100 watts output.👍🎙
The MFJ Wattmeter matches, almost exactly, my Bird Wattmeter. Why would I need to adjust it?
@@HamRadio2 the needle should start at ZERO and your needle is Below the ZERO.It’s why they put that little screw on the face of the meter so if it gets bumped up or down the owner may correct the needle setting.
I used the set-screw to calibrate the meter to match the Bird. I don't care what the meter reads when sitting quiet, I want an accurate reading when putting RF through it
@@HamRadio2 well I thought it was Common Sense that we would all want any wattmeter or SWR Meter to start at ZERO but maybe I don’t understand since I have only been using one since 1965? I guess I was taught incorrectly and have been doing it Wrong all of these years. My understanding is that you Zero the meter and if it’s out of calibration then there are pots Inside the meter to adjust for Proper adjustment or calibration.I guess I will have to readjust all of my meters?😱 I’d bet that if you asked a Poll Question among viewers and friends that you would find that I am correct but do it your way if it makes you happy because I know that you don’t really care what I say is the Correct way.👍🤣
@@1OFGODSOWN I guess you've never used an MFJ Wattmeter.
I prefer to calibrate this meter so that it gives an accurate reading, not so that it starts at the right place on the analog dial, which can be inaccurate.
So it pays to get this radio over a rt98 and an say a la-145
The rt98 from retevis has the vfo function DISABLED! JUST FYI.
Narrow fm will put out less power but a farther signal
Very similar to the BTech UV-50x2.
thats the radio i use everyday
the us 2m is only 144-148 :D in eurolpe 144-146 calling is 145.500 mostly
Yes I think I've heard this before. Thanks for commenting
400 to 470 says only on amazon odd
Então esse rádio é bom Alberto de Caicó RN Brasil
Para mim esse rádio é novidade, só fiquei com uma dúvida. vir outro igualzinho a esse o mesmo rádio KT-780 Plus referência vhf e uhf.
Eu já tinha até comprado um rádio desse o KT-780 Plus
FT-2980, 80W (78W) 2m mono band
THERE IS AN INTERNEL SMALL BATTERY TO KEEP YOUR CHANELS SET AS WE WANTED THEM TO BE EVEN IF YOU UNHOOK THE CAR BATTERY
How come none of you who review this gear ever seems to mention the PRICE?!
Because price fluctuates. I've mentioned price of radios in previous videos and 6 months after the video posts, I always have someone comment on the video, telling me I'm wrong about the price. Well the price was right at the time of recording, but it fluctuates with time.
So whether I mention the price or not (sometimes I still do, as in other videos) someone will always come by and comment about it, like you just did. I don't mind your comments at all, I'm just saying that I can't please everyone. Someone would comment about price being mentioned or not mentioned, regardless.
73
Have you ever heard of GOOGLE? It’s your Friend so use it.😂🤪😱
I wonder if that CE mark is real, or of it's "China Export..."
I wondered that also
@@HamRadio2 Jason CE Mark is bull, only pertains to AC supplies and EMI interference. The CE mark has no reference to communications, Like FCC approval, incidently ACMA approval is not required in Australia for the Amateur Bands, only that they like them frequency locked, but spec's are not reviewed...Commercial, Air Marine and CB do have to have approvals but Amateur Radio...no-one cares any more so in hindsight the FCC does a great job
The radio doesn’t need certification it’s the operator which is licensed to the radio for Ham use it would be good if the radio does less than 10 w as well 73 and hopefully And as long as it can be locked down to ham bands should be legal Australia 73 Tom VK3FTOM
Of course it’s the battery source( Vehicle).
I don't think it is, but we will see.
regarding that battery indicator, my baofengs always seem to give the same fully changed battery indication no matter the charge state. seems like the chinese are like the honey badger, they just dont care
They will be a multi use / manufacturer LCD
2021- FT-2980 Yaesu 144 MHz Mobile 80 Watts Top Dog
85W in HI ok ahammm very good
Nice video.
73' de IZ1JLM
Jason, I see all these chinese radio's and nothing, if your talking high power 2m, comes up to the Icom V-8000 75w mobile A true commercial radio, biggest commercial seller in the Middle East, I think only just has been superseded. My advice, get one if you still can, built like a brick S**T House and so is the heatsink and fan. BTW When Yeasu brought out the FT 2980 in VK, they forgot to put the heat transfer paste on the finals, so many echolink nodes died...Doh! Pete VK3TQ / VK2LD
جربتة ، أعطاني فقط 60 واط على 145
I tried it, it’s about 60w on 145 mhz not even near to what they say!!
You can clearly see in my video that mine does 95 watts. I suspect you got a bad unit.
@@HamRadio2 i bought it from AliExpress 😬
Ps you would need an advanced class license legally run that idea in Australia because it doesn’t go hello the power meant for auntie Anna License class
Jason you need to zero yur swr meter!
Ummm no need for fcc acceptance for ham gear you can make your own lol
Technically that is true, but these Chinese radios get scrutinized a bit more
@@HamRadio2 spoken like a politician still wrong
@@HamRadio2 seriously you want to be like the cnn fake news of gam radio ? Lol
@@HamRadio2 wait let me guess your Riding Biden? Lol
Bought my first “cheap” radio....a QYT. Total waste of time. Powered up. Hand programmed a few local repeaters. Made contacts on 3 different repeaters. Shut down. Next day turned on and it said “KILLED” on the screen. Couldnt do anything with it. Was told by the seller that it had entered remote kill mode. Not sure how or why considering that can only be activated through software, and I never connected it to anything....didnt even have a programming cable. Spent hours and hours over the next few days emailing back and forth with the seller, who told me to buy a programming cable and then I would be able to disable the kill mode. WRONG. The software would not recognize the radio....hmmmm....probably because it was in Kill Mode. After much more effort...I finally demanded a return and refund. Seller made me pay for return shipping. So....never again. Would never trust one of these radios. We have three IC-2730a and have never had any issue at all. The potential cost savings isnt worth the inconsistencies, poor interface, and cheap and unreliable components. Can get some really nice mono band radios from companies like Yaesu in the $150-180 range. Can get some really nice dual band, some with digital modes, when increasing budget to $250.
They appropriated and modified firmware from an HT of some type. To cut costs they didn’t modify it completely to remove the battery symbol
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these radios suck A## to program, when i try to program mine offsets will not program over the a memory a channel but will work fine in vfo mode
Ugly design.
they are friggin junk i stopped selling them
Съжалявам, но сте технически неграмотен! Ватмера не е занулен, навярно има нужда от замерване за техническа пригодност в лицензирана техническа лаборатория, за да бъде достоверен! Но иначе имате увереноста за компетентност, както и всички блогери от подобен род!