Any problems downloading or using the proprietary software from RadTel? I tried to download but it's in .RAR format. Is it safe? Thanks
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RADTEL RT-470X
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majicc
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My first post on RadioReference. Does anybody know what the orange 'SOS/emergency alert function' button does, other than make a loud noise from the speaker? I'm trying to work out if it could be useful in an emergency whilst dinghy sailing.
N1SQB
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First of all, welcome to RadioReference! I used to have the 470X. That I can remember, it did not do anything useful. They are trying to imitate the emergency or man-down button on the professional radios. I would not rely on it for anything regarding personal safety. Furthermore, the man down buttons are usually going through a repeater system and they are programmed so that when pressed, it sends out an ID and alerts the dispatchers that a certain individual may be in trouble. Hope this helps you.
Manny
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majicc
Newbie
Thanks Manny, that's really useful. I think I'll get a good waterproof cover for it, and run it on Low TX power on the same freq my sailing club uses (if they're happy for me to do that). I'm not currently licenced, but I'm hoping an unrecoverable capsize counts under the 'marine emergency' exemption. I'm intending to take my UK OFCOM foundation licence in the near future.
Has anyone had an opportunity to check the transmit power on low, medium & high for the 470X to see what it's putting out at each level?
dwh367
Amateur Radio Operator
English Translation: Hello, good morning, any video that explains how to update this equipment, thank you
What software are you using to program your RT 470x
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A lot of radios like this transmit over a large frequency range like that. BUT, the power outside the designed range is like 0.01 W. You will not notice that if you are transmitting just a few feet. Though it looks a lot different, the 470 menus, etc. reminds me a whole lot of a Quansheg UV-K5(8)/K6 which I like better. The radios are enough similar that it cannot be a coincidence. I would buy a K6 and install (free and easy) the egzumer firmware. 10W just wastes battery in most cases--put money into better antennas.
I use Chirp software to program my TR 470x
Is there a better software to use to program my RT 470x
