Anytone Expanding Zone Channels: Anytone 878

[Alain]

Going through my zones, I've noticed they are confined to 16 channels. I've programmed 65 fire channels, but currently, can only access the 16 in the zone at a time, twirling the channel dial.

Can someone tell me, please, how can I expand the zone so that I can rotate [or scan] the channel selecting knob, to access the 65 fire channels I've programmed?

I've search the internet and the manual, yet have not found any instruction on how to do this.

Many thanks for taking the time to respond!

 

[KJ6ZNS]

The D878UV can be programmed with up to 160 channels per zone. You just have to add the channels to your zone, and your scan list if you want to scan.

 

[chief21]

IIRC, the capability to add more than 16 channels to a zone came in a relatively recent firmware / CPS update.

 

[Alain]

chief21,

I believe that I have the latest firmware/CPS update: 1.13

I'm unaware of the capability to add more than 16 channels to a zone in that update. Can you be a bit more specific on where one might find this?

Many thanks.

 

[kayn1n32008]

v1.14 for both firmware and software is the latest for the 878. Was released a couple weeks ago.

 

[chief21]

Alain -

From the Bridgecom web site...

Technical Specs:

• AnyTone At-D878UV PLUS Version 1 with programming cable, GPS, And 3100mAh Battery.
• VHF/UHF DUAL BAND: Features both DMR digital and analog modes. DMR Tier I and Tier II operation.
• Massive Memory: 4,000 Memory Channels, 10,000 DMR Talk Groups, 200,000 Digital Contacts, 250 zones, up to 250 channels per zone.
• High Power Output - 6.0W, 4.0W, 2.5W, 1.0W selectable TX power output
• 2-pin style Kenwood K1 type speaker mic connection. IP-54 Water and Dust Resistant
• Color TFT Display - 1.77-inch color TFT screen for Day or Night operation with Dual or Single Channel display
  • 4,000 channels Memory Channels
  • 10,000 DMR Talk Groups
  • 200,000 Digital Contacts
  • 4 programmable power levels: 6/4/2.5/1 Watt Transmit Power Levels
  • 250 zones, up to 250 channels per zone
  • 136-174 / 400-480 MHz RX/TX
  • 1.77-inch color TFT Screen with a selectable dual channel or single channel display
  • Up to 35 hours between charges with the supplied 3100 mAh lithium-ion battery
  • GPS Feature
  • Analog APRS Transmit only
• Bandwidth 12.5 / 25.0 kHz Analog, and 12.5 kHz DMR Import/Export
• Enhanced CPS allows direct input and export of channels, digital IDs and talkgroups
• Supports DMR Tier I and Tier II operation, making it compatible with DMR repeaters that utilize two-slot TDMA technology
• 2-pin style Kenwood K1 type earphone and speaker mic connection for a variety of accessories
• IP-54 Water and Dust Resistant

 

[chief21]

Actually, the latest user manual .pdf (included with the 1.14 FW and CPS update) states that the '878 supports up to 160 channels per zone. Not as many as mentioned in the Bridgecom web site, but certainly more than 16.

 

[Forts]

FW 1.15 is now out....