AnyTone Radios Official Thread

[Dispatrick]

I'd like to start an official Anytone Thread for Anytone radio users. The radio I recently purchased is the Anytone "AT-518UV II" I plan on using it for Amateur Radio and for public safety (I'm a firefighter/Dispatcher and also plan on programming in my Department's channels along with the local amateur groups)

The software used is called "QPS518UV_1.01" searching this turns up NO results in Google, I'm looking for a HELP MANUAL for this software so I can get started programming, of if anyone uses it can explain to me how to.

 

[Dispatrick]

QPS518UV_1.01 Software Screen Shots

The first picture is the main screen, the 145.000 is a default channel that pops up when you click "file,new" and create a new system.

The second screen is when you double click the >> below the word "More" in the row you are entering information into.

 

[KevinC]

I changed you title from "AnyTone Radios Official Threat" to "AnyTone Radios Official Thread".

I'm guessing that's what you actually meant.

 

[sigxbill]

miklor.com has info on the other Anytone radios. I have the 3318, and the screen shots you posted look exactly like the software for my radios. I have noticed, that other models use basically the same menus and software. If you read about how to program my model, you should be able to do yours ...

 

[665_NJ]

QPS518UV_1.01 Software

The QPS518UV_1.01 Software is the OEM version programing software and I have used it for both the Tri Band 5188 UVE and Dual band 5188 UV models of the radio and it works fine.

Also RT Systems offers software and cables for this radio. I have used it also. There are more features you can control with the RT software and it comes with a decent help file with in the program to help with programing.

Finally, It as user's choice to find which software they are more comfortable with.

Max

 

[prcguy]

So, you can buy a nice basic dual band Anytone AT-3208UV-A for $59.95 and the free Anytone software works well and seems to be very easy (for me) to understand and operate. The RT Systems software and programming cable is $49.95??

Or right now on Amazon you can get a Baofeng UV-5R for $26.87 with a $5.99 programming cable and the free software works pretty well in my opinion. But wait, the RT Systems software and cable for the UV-5R is $49.95. What's up with that?

I have a feeling the free programming software from Chirp is taking a big dent out of their sales. In fact, I think I'll go to the Chirp site right now and see how I can donate some $$ to their wonderful cause.
prcguy

Update;
I just donated $20 to Chirp and hope others do the same. Maybe someday they will include all the Anytone handhelds in the free software lineup.

The QPS518UV_1.01 Software is the OEM version programing software and I have used it for both the Tri Band 5188 UVE and Dual band 5188 UV models of the radio and it works fine.

Also RT Systems offers software and cables for this radio. I have used it also. There are more features you can control with the RT software and it comes with a decent help file with in the program to help with programing.

Finally, It as user's choice to find which software they are more comfortable with.

Max

 

[665_NJ]

So, you can buy a nice basic dual band Anytone AT-3208UV-A for $59.95 and the free Anytone software works well and seems to be very easy (for me) to understand and operate. The RT Systems software and programming cable is $49.95??

Or right now on Amazon you can get a Baofeng UV-5R for $26.87 with a $5.99 programming cable and the free software works pretty well in my opinion. But wait, the RT Systems software and cable for the UV-5R is $49.95. What's up with that?

I have a feeling the free programming software from Chirp is taking a big dent out of their sales. In fact, I think I'll go to the Chirp site right now and see how I can donate some $$ to their wonderful cause.
prcguy

Update;
I just donated $20 to Chirp and hope others do the same. Maybe someday they will include all the Anytone handhelds in the free software lineup.

I repeat Finally, It's the user's choice to find which software they are more comfortable with and I'll add as well as price wise $$ and functionality!

Max

 

[Titan520]

CHIRP is great, but the volunteer only system can only do so much. They'd need some serious funding to be a real threat to the software of other companies.

PS: AT-398UVD owner here. Great little radio.

 

[Astrogoth13]

Why did Anytone Tech stop selling the Termn-8r and Obliter-8r on Amazon?

 

[Voyager]

Reportedly because the FCC ordered them to stop selling to the general public.

 

[qsito]

CHIRP is great, but the volunteer only system can only do so much. They'd need some serious funding to be a real threat to the software of other companies.

PS: AT-398UVD owner here. Great little radio.

Titan, which programming software are you using for the 398? Having trouble getting mine to talk to my computer.

 

[Titan520]

Titan, which programming software are you using for the 398? Having trouble getting mine to talk to my computer.

AT-3318UV-D from here: Software & Manuals

 

[qsito]

AT-3318UV-D from here: Software & Manuals

Thank you sir.