TYT MD-380

[dtx-120]

I really don't know what's going on. I've used the stock firmware this morning and the results are the same. Audio reception is crystal clear and the signal is strong, but no one on Brandmiester can hear my transmissions. I've tried using handheld antenna with a 6db gain and also on my mobile antenna. I'm able to transmit on Simplex as monitored from my DMR capable Whistler scanner, and I've monitored the receive frequency of the repeater. I'm able to hear the Tx from my radio on the repeater's Rx frequency on the scanner as well. These are screenshots of one of the channels I'm using into the repeater and my contact list:

 

[w2xq]

Ok, for giggles and grins I looked at my TG93 channel sheet and I marked the differences with yours. Perhaps this will help. Let me know.

 

[w2xq]

Oops. I just realized your channel sheet was a repeater, not a hotspot. The differences on a repeater I have programmed...

 

[dtx-120]

Unfortunately, no changes in the ability to be heard. Another symptom of this problem is that when I Tx to the Parrot, the response I receive back is brief (less than a second) and there is no audio recorded to play back. I'm convinced I'm making it into the reflector from the repeater, but what happens after that is a mystery. Btw, this is a nifty piece of software that can be used on the UV380. It has the ability to import and export CSV files and can also flash firmwares and the user database.

Editcp - MD-380/MD-390/MD40/MD-UV380/MD-UV390 Codeplug Editor
www.farnsworth.org : /dale/codeplug/editcp/downloads/windows/

I'm attaching a screenshot of the repeater information, so you can verify the time slots and talk group numbers I'm using for this repeater.

 

[dtx-120]

Well my friend, I am making some progress. I loaded another code plug and another party was able to hear me and my call sign. He said I had about a 65% packet loss and when I went outside, someone else had jumped in and knocked me out of the conversation. This is the channel info settings I was able to connect with. I'm going to try driving closer to the repeater later and see what's what. The capture below is from the other software program I mentioned in my prior post:

 

[w2xq]

You got me. I am out of ideas. If you want to try calling me, I'll listen on Tristate 31360 until 5 pm today. Unfortunately Hoseline is down, agsin

Re WJ2O's software, perhaps you saw my notes posted on Amateur Radio page. My attempts to use Editcp failed, badly.

 

[dtx-120]

You got me. I am out of ideas. If you want to try calling me, I'll listen on Tristate 31360 until 5 pm today. Unfortunately Hoseline is down, agsin

Re WJ2O's software, perhaps you saw my notes posted on Amateur Radio page. My attempts to use Editcp failed, badly.

Success! I drove within about 5 miles of the repeater and used my mobile antenna and finally made a couple of good QCO's today. I'm relived the actual radio is not the problem. It's becoming apparent that talking indoors on an HT antenna (even though it is high gain), could be the issue. I will investigate this some more and get back to you on it. I'll try that talk group tomorrow and followed you here on the forums. I appreciate you helping me troubleshoot today. I'm going to consider this resolved.

73 to you sir,
/dtx

 

[w2xq]

Dtx, after all that you went through, it sounds like a hotspot is the answer. And one gives you many more TGs to choose from. Shoveling water upstream is no fun.

 

[dtx-120]

Dtx, after all that you went through, it sounds like a hotspot is the answer. And one gives you many more TGs to choose from. Shoveling water upstream is no fun.

Yes, matter of fact one is one the way: MMDVM HS Hat Hotspot +Raspberry pi zero w + 3.2" LCD + 16G SD + Case P25 DMR YSF 710044184122 | eBay

And also a right angle antenna so it can be set in an upright position: 433MHz GSM GPRS SMA male right angle 10cm radio Antenna | eBay

 

[wrath]

Yes, matter of fact one is one the way: MMDVM HS Hat Hotspot +Raspberry pi zero w + 3.2" LCD + 16G SD + Case P25 DMR YSF 710044184122 | eBay

And also a right angle antenna so it can be set in an upright position: 433MHz GSM GPRS SMA male right angle 10cm radio Antenna | eBay

DVMEGA just came out with a radio hotspot in one that will do DMR,DSTAR,FUSION it also has an upgrade that will allow you to use your HT or any tablet or smart phone ,it can save you newbies a ton of money ,PS when you get your hotspot you will need to change your radio settings codeplug to simplex operation on single time slot for it to work.

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[w2xq]

Wrath, if you would post a link to the DVMEGA website that shows the new hotspot and upgrade you mentioned... it would be appreciated. I can't find it. Tnx.

 

[buddrousa]

This is what I found
DVMEGA VHF/UHF Radio

 

[jaspence]

The bTech 6x2 is the same radio as the Anytone and cost about the same with two batteries.

 

[bravo14]

I had tyt 380 less than a year and the screen turn white and fuzzy. The place refuses to exchange it since it had a year warranty. I’m thinking looking into the 2017 model.

 

[dtx-120]

Here comes the upgrade to the UV380

 

[dtx-120]

DVMEGA just came out with a radio hotspot in one that will do DMR,DSTAR,FUSION it also has an upgrade that will allow you to use your HT or any tablet or smart phone ,it can save you newbies a ton of money ,PS when you get your hotspot you will need to change your radio settings codeplug to simplex operation on single time slot for it to work.

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Thanks for the info. My mmdvm hotspot is up and running fine. The one I have came with a 3.2" Nextion screen which I'm looking forward to customizing.

Cheers!

 

[w2xq]

This is what I found
DVMEGA VHF/UHF Radio

Thanks for the link!

 

[buddrousa]

Hope it works for you.