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Tytera md380 solid reciever for scanning

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They are now available for 138 dollars with programming cable.

I bought one for dmr and analog scanning. The radio itself is a solid high quality looking radio. I noticed that the tolerances on the build is nice and tight. I would say commercial quality.

The audio is punchy and very nice and clear. This is so much nicer than scanner audio.

I am using it right. Now as a fire department scanner. I create a zone then create 11 receive only channels and program the dpl tones for the channels. Add the channels to the zone and a scan group.

The nice thing is you can program the top but to as a scan button, and using the channel knob change to my dispatch channel.

When you press scan. It scans all the frequencies but if you press the button again it sits on your manual,y selected dispatch channel.

I will be setting up some dmr channels once I get the color codes, slot etc.. From my sdrsharp/dsd setup and will see how it worksout.

The programming software is real easy and self explanatory to use it works well with Windows 10
 

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Got two MD-380 from this store last week.

This week it's price at $134.99 with promo code HOLIDAYS15 and with free shipping.
http://www.buytwowayradios.com/products/tytera/md-380.aspx

MD-380 Digital Ham Radio DMR Starter Kit - HT for $161.49 with promo code HOLIDAYS15 and with free shipping.
http://www.buytwowayradios.com/products/btwr-essentials/gsk-ham-md-380.aspx

They have few promo code to use on the site.
5% off radios and other items in our store with promo code HOLIDAYS15
10% off XLT brand radio accessories with promo code XLTHOLIDAYS

Programming Software and Firmware for TYTERA MD-380
http://www.va3xpr.net/programming-software-firmware/
 
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Got two MD-380 from this store last week.

This week it's price at $134.99 with promo code HOLIDAYS15 and with free shipping.
Tytera MD-380 DMR Digital Two Way Radio

MD-380 Digital Ham Radio DMR Starter Kit - HT for $161.49 with promo code HOLIDAYS15 and with free shipping.
Digital Ham Radio DMR Starter Kit - HT

They have few promo code to use on the site.
5% off radios and other items in our store with promo code HOLIDAYS15
10% off XLT brand radio accessories with promo code XLTHOLIDAYS

Programming Software and Firmware for TYTERA MD-380
Programming Software & Firmware



You can also use promo code " 5Deal" to take 5% off your final price. On anything
 

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Awesome!

They are now available for 138 dollars with programming cable.

I bought one for dmr and analog scanning. The radio itself is a solid high quality looking radio. I noticed that the tolerances on the build is nice and tight. I would say commercial quality.

The audio is punchy and very nice and clear. This is so much nicer than scanner audio.

I am using it right. Now as a fire department scanner. I create a zone then create 11 receive only channels and program the dpl tones for the channels. Add the channels to the zone and a scan group.

The nice thing is you can program the top but to as a scan button, and using the channel knob change to my dispatch channel.

When you press scan. It scans all the frequencies but if you press the button again it sits on your manual,y selected dispatch channel.

I will be setting up some dmr channels once I get the color codes, slot etc.. From my sdrsharp/dsd setup and will see how it worksout.

The programming software is real easy and self explanatory to use it works well with Windows 10

That's great! I'll probably get one for myself.
 

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What is cool about the MD-380 besides FPP ( Front Panel Programming) is the fact that with updated firmware downloads it allows you to have enhanced encryption. Granted it's illegal to use for amateur use, but for simplex two way communication it isn't. It employs 128 AES encryption key to encrypt your radio transmissions. It's quite secure voice for a 128.00 or so radio.
 

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I have a 380. They are nice, but I love the Monitor feature on the CSI CS-750 that shows the slot and color code as well as the TG and RID.

Still, they are about $100 more, so your point on the 380 value stands.

BTW, amateur encryption is only illegal if:
1. It is being used to hide the communications, and
2. If the key is not published.
 

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Tytera MD380 Solid Reciever For Scanning

.....I love the Monitor feature on the CSI CS-750 that shows the slot and color code as well as the TG and RID.....

That very well may be one of the most compelling reasons for a hobbyist to get the CSI CS-750/751 right now!
 
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