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Dual Band
Customers have positive opinions about the dual band feature of the Anytone AT-5888UV Mobile Transceiver Dual Band VHF UHF 50W/40W Vehicle Radio, with many praising its ease of use and programming capabilities. Some users also appreciate the cross band repeater option for increased reach and versatility. However, a few customers have noted that the radio lacks certain features like DMR operations and scramble codes, but overall are satisfied with their purchase.
Programmability
Customers generally find the Anytone AT-5888UV's programmability convenient, with many praising the ease of use of the included programming cable. However, some users have encountered difficulties in programming the device using certain software and operating systems.
Power Output
Customers have reported mixed experiences with the power output of this mobile transceiver. While some have achieved great results with high power settings and long distance communication, others have encountered issues such as a humming power supply and even radio failure.
Highlights
Quality
It has a removable head, which is great for popping it out and taking it with you if you are worried about theft.
Easy to shift between a and b channels with a really good display for both.
The power supply, rated for 10a at the lighter plug, hummed with a very angry sound while transmitting (although it didn't shut off).
In a shtf situation i could use it with my solar unit on reduced power with no problem as long as i don't switch to high power transmit.
Price
For the price, at least a cable should be included.
Not a big deal for me; actually i kind of like that feature.
Competitiveness
Overall, this is as good as any mobile yaseau i've used go date.
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- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 116 reviews as of our last analysis date on Apr 1 2025.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Im using this as a base station hooked up to an ed fong dual band 2m70cm pvc antenna
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Basic programming is okay with chirp but to get deeper into the settings youll need to use the manufacturers software
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
What i do is use the manufacturer software to do the deep programming then upload that to chirp then any basic frequency changes i do on chirp downloading to the radio then uploading the current config back to the manufacturer software
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Seems like a bunch of steps but once youre done you dont have to do it often
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
You do have to have a good power supply
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I had a hard time figuring out just how much current this unit draws on high power so i did an unscientific test i hooked it up to one of my 34solar34 power stations using the lighter plug and let er rip on high
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The power supply rated for 10a at the lighter plug hummed with a very angry sound while transmitting although it didnt shut off
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I think youll need something rated for at least 12a which will also disqualify most of your vehicle lighter plugs that are fused at 10a if youre going to use this as a mobile
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