Baofeng Scanning on DM-1801

[K9RPL]

I've been playing around with a DM-1801 and can't seem to get the scanning to work right. It seems to scan only the "SCAN V" list regardless of what display I'm on (A or B). The software allows multiple scan lists but you can't access them from the keyboard. You can select SCAN, then SCAN LIST but the contents of the list are from SCAN V as I referenced above. It seems the software allows for multiple lists but the radio firmware doesn't. Possible mismatch?

The radio has 2.01.9 firmware and the programming software is 1.0.5.8. I know the Radio is actually based on the GD-77 and there have been questions about loading GD-77 code on a DM-1801 which doesn't sound like it would work but I'm looking for a little insight on what the recommended Programming software is for the DM-1801 and if there's an updated radio firmware out there somewhere.

 

[K9RPL]

Well, I answered my own question. It turns out there's a SCAN LIST drop down for each channel. I missed seeing it. Once I segregated my channels into the right lists the scan select is working like it should.

Lack of documentation sure makes it fun...

 

[awasser1]

Yes I bought that model just to play with a throw away radio and found the same thing. LOL. Love those Chinese Instruction manuals

 

[sfisher143]

Here is my DM1801 config file, works great for me so far. you can use it as a template for yours if ya like. Tooke me a few days to get used to this, but once I kinda grasped the concept...its a awesome little radio. Cant wait till I can but a little hot spot for it and actually get the full digital part going online.