SENHAIX GT-12

[rescuecomm]

Anybody know about this analog dual band handheld? Seems to be new from the manufacturer, but at less than $200.00, it might be interesting if the weather proofing is any good. The antenna is mil-type but surely could be replaced with a conventional one. A high end CCR maybe?

 

[rescuecomm]

Doesn't seem to be marketed in the USA. There is a FB site.

 

[Falcon9h]

They have some awfully nice looking radios but I've never been able to find any seller, no less one in the U.S.

 

[rescuecomm]

On the FB site, a guy had one with the menus only in Chinese. The Senhaix rep said to exchange it when the multilingual ones became available. Didn't say when.

 

[ko6jw_2]

A Senhaix HT is sold by Radiodity as the GS-5B. Nice radio. Contrary to some it is not a re-branded Baofeng. Have checked out Senhaix web site. They make some interesting radios like mobile that operates on 5G networks. I don't think they are exported. GS-5B is programmable via Bluetooth with iPhone or Android apps. Proprietary programming software not CHIRP for PC programming.

 

[Falcon9h]

A Senhaix HT is sold by Radiodity as the GS-5B. Nice radio. Contrary to some it is not a re-branded Baofeng. Have checked out Senhaix web site. They make some interesting radios like mobile that operates on 5G networks. I don't think they are exported. GS-5B is programmable via Bluetooth with iPhone or Android apps. Proprietary programming software not CHIRP for PC programming.

I have one and I don't use it. Reason? The horrible long squelch tail.

 

[jaspence]

I have the 8800 dual band radio. It is better than other brands of CCRs and has a couple of unique features. Programming is by an Android app using Bluetooth, the case is not thin plastic, charging is through a micro USB port on the back of the battery, bottom of the radio is the flashlight lens, and it has a rather small but readable color display. The ten watt rating of the GT-12 is probably deceptive advertising.

 

[Falcon9h]

And a flashlight only a wacker could love.

 

[joncleve]

On the FB site, a guy had one with the menus only in Chinese. The Senhaix rep said to exchange it when the multilingual ones became available. Didn't say when.

The English version of the GT-12 is available now, I just purchased one online. Hopefully it won't take a month to get it. Does anyone know where to get the iPhone or Android app for it?

 

[rescuecomm]

Interested to hear what your take on it is.

 

[joncleve]

Absolutely, once I receive it and perform some operations I will post my findings.

 

[joncleve]

The English version of the GT-12 is available now, I just purchased one online. Hopefully it won't take a month to get it. Does anyone know where to get the iPhone or Android app for it?

I was able to get the iPhone app from the Apple Store, name SHX8800. Once open choose the GT-12. This only works on the iPhone or iPod touch, you can't download it on a MacBook. We'll see how everything works as soon as the radio arrives.

 

[joncleve]

I was able to get the iPhone app from the Apple Store, name SHX8800. Once open choose the GT-12. This only works on the iPhone or iPod touch, you can't download it on a MacBook. We'll see how everything works as soon as the radio arrives.

There is an Android app named shxe_v1_2_3.apk for anyone that is searching.

 

[2006walt]

The English version of the GT-12 is available now, I just purchased one online. Hopefully it won't take a month to get it. Does anyone know where to get the iPhone or Android app for it?

Where did you buy the GT-12 from? RadioOddity or Alafone? Never heard of Alafone, is Alafone creditable to order from? Pricing looks good and I assume unlocked. Thanks

 

[joncleve]

Alafone, Dmrfone, same site. From what I could ascertain they are credible. I already received an order number and tracking from them, although China Post hasn't received it yet. I payed through PayPal Goods and Services so worst case I am protected. I messaged them though WhatsApp and they pointed me to the name of the iPhone and Android app. We'll see what happens.

 

[2006walt]

Yea PayPal is the way to go. Did you find the English version of the user manual? Also, I could not find info on the GT-12 on the Senhaixun website.

 

[joncleve]

I have looked everywhere online and cannot find a user manual. I have watched multiple YouTube videos on it, I don't think I will have any trouble, this is the English version of the firmware they advertised. The menus seem pretty straight forward. Yeah SeHnaix doesn't advertise it on the main website, but if you go to the GT-12 FB page, there is a guy there who is a SenHaix rep.

 

[joncleve]

Quanzhou Fengze District Alafone Trading Firm, it looks like they are partners with Alibaba.com.

 

[2006walt]

What type of PC programming cable is required for the GT-12? No reference on company web site. I think a you tube referenced Type C cable.
Nothing on alafone site.

 

[joncleve]

There is no programming cable. It's done via Bluetooth through an iPhone or Android app. See my above post.