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Easy Programming
Customers have generally positive feedback regarding the ease of programming for the TYT TH-9800 PLUS Quad Band Mobile Transceiver, with some expressing satisfaction using CHIRP software and others mentioning the interface is a bit kludgy. However, a small percentage of customers encountered difficulties in programming the radio and recommended using the manufacturer's software instead.
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Cross Band Functionality
Customers have mixed opinions regarding the cross band functionality of the TYT TH-9800 PLUS radio, with some praising its ability to reach more repeaters and pick up weaker signals, while others report issues with compatibility and the need for manual disconnection from power sources. The radio is generally well-received for its strong performance on all advertised bands and good sound quality.
Power Output
Some customers are satisfied with the reported power output of the radio, while others have experienced issues with the device failing to power on or powering on unintentionally.
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Quality
Detachable faceplate and crossband repeater function is awesome.
Very good speaker, tx audio and good receive sensitivity.
This is locked to 2/70 from factory.
Both had fuse issues, which was fixed with inserting the spare fuse, which is supplied.
Price
Amazing little radio, especially for the price.
This is an inexpensive radio, after all.
This radio does more then i need it to do for a really good price.
Not a big deal but an obstacle for those who are expecting run out of the box.
Shipping
It was delivered really quick nice package.
After a brief exchange via amazon, they offered to send me a replacement if i shipped my original radio back.
Packaging/appearance
Not sure how good it is yet, tyt needs to really come up with a good software easy to use better solution i ordered the 9800 ty... Read More
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- How are reviewers describing this item?
radio, good, great, easy and first. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 478 reviews as of our last analysis date on Mar 6 2025.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Very loud speaker but nothing through the hand mic
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You can also open up the receive capability to listen to aircraft radio traffic
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I have not tested 6m or 10m but they are scannable
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
More than likely to buy a 2nd one in the future
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I am currently using it on my desk but the plan is to install in my wrangler
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I now have two of them and i may buy more
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I do use chirp to program the radios but its nice that i can so easily change or add channels from the front panel
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Just wanted to see the sensitivity and how close it is on frequency
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