[TIDRADIO H8 problems with GMRS repeater access]

On 1/2/2024 at 1:12 PM, DMRUSSELL said:

Hello all,

So i have 2 Tidradio H8's programmed with chirp and Tidradio software. My issue is on Simplex transmitting works just fine but when i put tones in TX or RX or even both, it will not TX, i can RX just fine.

I have several radios, Tidradio, Baofeng, Kenwwood, Yeasu, (several diff models of each) and ALL are programmed identical to each other. All work flawlessly except the Tidradios.

I have a LONG list of troubleshooting i have done :

Updated firmware. Reset to OEM.

Checked and rechecked all freq's and tones.

Mic gain up in settings.

Hand input all freq's and tones.

Changed batteries, antennas, un-locked, set back to GMRS, set to Ham, erased and re programmed.

Changed channel locations in the radios several different times.

Left the house and used in outdoor setting with zero obstructions.

Repeaters are 1 mile to 20 miles away and ALL other radios hit every on fine.

I have been emailing with Tidradio support and that's been a night mare. troubleshooting for weeks now with them.

Ive probably missed listing what i have done but if you have any advice, I'd be greatful.

P.S. they will both access Ham repeaters just fine. and again, simplex everything works fine.

advice or questions email me (Dave): bigtime24fam@gmail.com

I contend that your radio is likely working just fine. Your problem may well be having used Chirp. Ditch the low-budget garbage software and use either TidRadio's own programming application, or spend a little and get RT Systems programming software. Then programming is done perfectly.  -73 and enjoy the hobby.

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