Tytera Newbie question about TYT TH-UV88 on Logging roads

[Rorusb]

Hey everyone, I am new to this and picked up a TYT TH-UV88 for being able to listen to the logging trucks on the logging roads here in Canada. As I fish at mountain lakes and have had some close calls with logging trucks; I heard these radios could hear them so I at least know where they are in comparison to me to be able to get out of the way.

My question is, the radio comes with the freq range of 144-148MHZ VHF & 430-450MHZ UHF and the logging roads are in the 500+ MHZ

Can I program these into this radio, or is it locked to the set ranges.

I look forward to learning more about this!

 

[kny2xb]

There is a way to unlock the full frequency capability of the UV88,
but according to the specifications, the upper end only goes up to 480 MHz on UHF

It will cost a little more money, but if you just want to monitor,
you may want to consider a budget priced scanner like a Uniden BC-72 or BC-75, which would go up to 512 MHz,
and add a UHF specific antenna to it for the best reception at those frequencies

 

[robertmac]

And note that to transmit on Logging Roads one must be licensed. Not sure how ISED Canada certifies these radios for. The frequencies you mention are Amateur Radio frequencies, again for which you must have a license. I'm sure they will program for receiving the old LADD frequencies for BC. BC also has RR frequencies. The information supplied does not show if the programming step will be as low as 2.5khz which is necessary for programming RR frequencies. AS mentioned if you don't have a license and no need to transmit an low priced analog scanner will do the same thing.

 

[GP724]

There is a way to unlock the full frequency capability of the UV88,
but according to the specifications, the upper end only goes up to 480 MHz on UHF

It will cost a little more money, but if you just want to monitor,
you may want to consider a budget priced scanner like a Uniden BC-72 or BC-75, which would go up to 512 MHz,
and add a UHF specific antenna to it for the best reception at those frequencies

Are you able to send me a private message?

 

[grantygoat]

What province are you in? I'm guessing from your mention of mountains it would be either BC or Alberta?

I would double check your information on the frequencies used. I worked out of a radio shop in NW BC and never saw any UHF (300MHz+ - usually 400-512MHz for commercial use in Canada) resource road channels. We had a 128 channel VHF frequency list we would program up for log truck radios that covered nearly all haul roads in the province. All resource road channels are VHF and most of them from my memory land between 150 and 170 MHz. Alberta was the same as well. VHF is also preferred over UHF for its propagation advantage over terrain.

Here's a resource for BC's frequencies - https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/...ource-roads/radio-communications/channel-maps

 

[robertmac]

The LADD frequencies are not open for most of Alberta, especially southern Alberta. There are Alberta Frequencies with restrictions around certain cities. Having said that a license is still required. And the UV-88 is classified as an amateur radio which means not approved for transmit outside of the amateur bands in Canada. And as OP mentions 500+ MHZ which of course is not correct for Canada. But since no reply since Jan, wonder if he is still considering the UV-88?

 

[trenco]

There is a way to unlock the full frequency capability of the UV88,
but according to the specifications, the upper end only goes up to 480 MHz on UHF

It will cost a little more money, but if you just want to monitor,
you may want to consider a budget priced scanner like a Uniden BC-72 or BC-75, which would go up to 512 MHz,
and add a UHF specific antenna to it for the best reception at those frequencies

Could you PM me if you know how to unlock the UV88? I have a license and one radio that is locked and I'd love to be able to use it. Thanks

 

[w2xq]

Maybe this applies to unlocking the TH-UV88.

How to unlock TYT DMR radios

With the most recent firmware release, TYT DMR radios can now be unlocked by holding down a key combination while powering on the radios. In this article, we\'ll show how to unlock the TYT DMR radios, including the MD-9600 mobile radio, and the MD-380, MD-390, MD-UV380 and MD-2017 handheld radios.

www.buytwowayradios.com

 

[BC_Scan]

my friend there is absolutely no comms in 500 mhz here in bc for that purpose , as Grant and others have mentioned, you must have Resource roads channels to be in your radio in British Columbia, and you need a license to transmit, if you are part of the problem ie crash etc. on a active resource road ICBC will hold you to account. if you are on these roads all the time I would recommend the mobile versions of Icom or moto or kenwood you could find used or check with any of these radio shops in bc I could supply a list to you and have it done right.

 

[sober_ruski]

is there an update on this? apparently I cant send a PM ...

 

[robertmac]

is there an update on this? apparently I cant send a PM ...

Like what update are you looking for that hasn't already been stated?

 

[sober_ruski]

" There is a way to unlock the full frequency capability of the UV88, "

just looking for the way.

at this point it is a matter of principle to find out how. i know it's not a hardware limit as there is no way TYT would spend the money. So it must be a software lock. in TYT UV88 software they ship there is a menu that asks for a 'code'. one of their other radios can be unlocked with a code as well, but it doesnt work on this one. or it could be a button combo.

using this method i am able to get to the secret menu, but it asks for "fre code" even when im trying to write to the radio and same code does not work.

 

[robertmac]

And as stated above, no logging frequencies up on 500+mHz.

 

[va7bgr]

There seems to be an Industry Canada certified version of this radio that is being sold.
I have both my LMR licence for the RR, LD, LADD and 4WDABC frequencies and my amatuer radio (VA7 BGR).
I am looking to buy 2 of these radios, 1 that is locked to the RR frequencies for my brother (he has his LMR) and one for myself that I can program the LMR and some local ham frequencies in.

I haven't bought the radios yet, as I don't want to pay $130 for a TYT radio ( ISED Certified - (IC: 10337A-ADB5) under RSS-119 for use on commercial land mobile frequencies such as the RR and LADD channels (Logging Roads, Back Country, Western Canada highways). , if I can buy a regular version and use software to lock it out

For people wondering Fleetwood Digital Products here in BC are selling these TYT radios programed for the RR frequencies ($99 for a Pofung model)

If not does anyone know if i could do it with the Pofung P11UV


Thanks