Tytera Tyt uv8r programming issues

[ckohanowski]

Just bout a tyt uv8r and trying to program manually or by computer. I ended up doing a reset (hold fun. Power on) and now radio reads a default vhf high freq in upper screen and uhf freq in lower screen. When I go to imput a frequency I can put in 5 numbers and screen goes back to default. I cannot get any other mode than this default screen. I tried programming through computer but I can't get it to read the radio. I am thinking I have to push a few buttons to get this radio back to where I can program manually? I can't find any info on this radio. Thanks

 

[ckohanowski]

Update. I did get the tyt8d software and it all works as it should like the cable lights when reading and writing but I don't have a channel screen allowing me to put in frequencies. I think the mode that the radio is in after the reset is the problem. I think it is not able to get to memory mode so it will accept the frequencies. There should be a way to fix this as a reset should not wipe out the radio and make it useless?

 

[w2xq]

I am going to make a guess that your radio https://www.tyt888.com/?mod=product_show&id=61 is locked, as was my later MD-UV380. See FCC issues advisory against the import, sale and use of unauthorized UHF/VHF two way radios for an explanation.

The MD-UV380 can be unlocked by (1) turn off the radio and (2) simultaneously depressing the small buttons above and below the PTT button, turn the radio on.

I think your TYT TH-UV8R has a similar button arrangement. Perhaps the unlock process will work for you. Let us know. HTH.

 

[ckohanowski]

I also believe it is locked. I tried the combo of buttons as well as the other 3 combos I saw on the forum for the different tyt radios and none worked. I tried a couple of 8 digit pass codes and that also did not work. I am going to try again to contact tyt for help. Thanks.

 

[w2xq]

I also believe it is locked. I tried the combo of buttons as well as the other 3 combos I saw on the forum for the different tyt radios and none worked. I tried a couple of 8 digit pass codes and that also did not work. I am going to try again to contact tyt for help. Thanks.

Shouldn't your vendor be able to help?

Or, if purchased through Amazon, return the purchase.

I can tell you with certainty as a satisfied customer of Buy Two Way Radios - Lowest 2 Way Radio Prices Anywhere! -- a TYT vendor -- they have the unlock codes or procedures for the models they sell. You could contact them to be sure.

HTH.

 

[ckohanowski]

Unfortunately this is an oddball older radio (I use them as scanners) and I bought on ebay from China from a radio place. They are trying to help me but the answers I get in the u.s. are better than what they are giving me. I reached out a couple times to tyt but dont get a reply. Can't return overseas as it would cost to much. I will probably keep for awhile and see if an answer pops up. If not resell for parts. Thanks

 

[ckohanowski]

I found out that by resetting it has locked the radio to the ham bands as I can put in ham frequencies without a problem. I am told software will not fix. I guess my only option at this point is to resell as a ham radio?

 

[ckohanowski]

I got it. Tyt got back to me. It was fm radio button and power on. Knew it was simple.