Ailunce Dual-Band DMR HT

[chief21]

I've had this new Ailunce HD1 dual-band DMR/analog HT for about a week and, thus far, I've been pretty impressed. Like most of the new crop of less-expensive DMR radios, the manufacturer is still working out the kinks in firmware and each update seems better than the last. Ailunce is the amateur-oriented division of Retevis. It is their stated intention to make this radio more suitable for ham use, as opposed to commercial use.

My favorite features are the form factor, full keyboard programming, the screen, and the received volume.

> The form factor is somewhat taller and a bit thinner than some others. It fits well in my hand and the channel knob is higher than the volume knob... reminds me of a Motorola;

> Nearly every feature of this radio (both DMR and analog) can be programmed from the keyboard, including two VFO's with keyboard frequency entry. A CPS is also available for initial programming or multiple changes;

> It has a large, color LCD with large, easy-to-see characters;

> And the volume level is (way) more than adequate for those of us who may be hearing-challenged.

I'm looking forward to future firmware updates.

- John AC4JK

 

[kayleesdad]

It's a good analog/dmr transceiver. Very sturdy. Can't use a yagi or a log peridic with it though. I just use the stock antenna and a diamond srj77ca and it dies a good job.

 

[N4VKF]

HD-1

I've had this new Ailunce HD1 dual-band DMR/analog HT for about a week and, thus far, I've been pretty impressed. Like most of the new crop of less-expensive DMR radios, the manufacturer is still working out the kinks in firmware and each update seems better than the last. Ailunce is the amateur-oriented division of Retevis. It is their stated intention to make this radio more suitable for ham use, as opposed to commercial use.

My favorite features are the form factor, full keyboard programming, the screen, and the received volume.

> The form factor is somewhat taller and a bit thinner than some others. It fits well in my hand and the channel knob is higher than the volume knob... reminds me of a Motorola;

> Nearly every feature of this radio (both DMR and analog) can be programmed from the keyboard, including two VFO's with keyboard frequency entry. A CPS is also available for initial programming or multiple changes;

> It has a large, color LCD with large, easy-to-see characters;

> And the volume level is (way) more than adequate for those of us who may be hearing-challenged.

I'm looking forward to future firmware updates.

- John AC4JK

Thanks for your review. It is on my list. Building an HF station now.

 

[KG5YSN]

I've had quite a bit of trouble with my HD1, even with the latest firmware 1.45

Primarily lots of RX dropout issues, especially on DMR.

Far too unreliable for me unfortunately...