WSAR431

Once I got the right folks at Tidradio they were prompt with a full unit replacement - hopefully are still responding the same way since they are still sending some out acting weak like that. I have not used them much - but they do work when I do, including a repeater 55 miles away. Turned one to HAM and it works as well with the right antenna. Have done some firmware updates without issue here too. Nothing helped that 'weak' one though.

Bummer they are still shipping ones with no output. As noted, when I got the attention at the right folks, I quickly had a replacement unit. Others not showing any problem - but that one received bad just doesn't have functioning transmit at any power.

Had not seen it either - it looks ignorable seems H3 sized with that small battery.

Yeah - they sent me the next best new one ... TYPO - corrected TD-H3

Brand new FULL box single TD-H3 unit arrived today ALREADY by USMail - and IT WORKS. Could break squelch on both repeaters and did a quick request and heard a contact on the 55 mile repeater that said loud and clear with factory flex antenna. Went to AMZN and posted a 5 Star review for the Unit and the Support.

So much for SLOW delivery - tracking number shows in CA and expected delivery Monday 7/8! 5 stars for sure if it works - esp. if a whole new kit! The H3 is indeed little and seems to have good full feature set and nice display - USB-C Programming and USB battery charge and Bt for Copy and phone program are unique so far. And since @OffRoaderX told me to buy the UV-5G Plus which is nice before he got the even better H3 and told me to buy that I had more exposure. Not sure why I got the Baofeng UV-9G first - but both of those were upgrades over that. A friend gifted me a UV-5R .... with a dead battery - I sat on that a year not wanting my info public with HAM or GMRS license - so found a remote PO box offer and went with GMRS.

First pair of H3's here can hit repeaters at 20 and 55 miles where I look across a bay to see the mountains the repeaters likely sit in. Got a second pair from AMZN and one using the same programming hits them both as well with factory antenna. The second in that pair will NOT hit them. I started a thread on that and suggestion was 'note to seller' on AMZN and then registered on TidRadio and did a CONTACT issue. And I heard back in email and they are sending a replacement radio. Noted in that thread the GOOD H3's will pop a GFCI breaker on a repeater channel, the BAD one will not at same close distance. Assuredly not proper SAD HAM testing procedure - but seemed convincing here that something was light on power

They replied with a USPS tracking number "pre shipment - awaiting item" ... and a request for 5 AMZN stars. Oh - and I did graduate to level 2/14 Rookie from Newbie.

Got a reply, that was easy: doing the AMZN 'message to seller'. Thanks @LeoG Will update with what arrives "new" when it shows up.

That is interesting - lots of radiated power. I though this post was removed - but just got sorted by votes and was 'on top'. This forum is a fun "game" - this one thread and some posts and I'm only 10 points from my next 'RANK' from MegaNOOB

Got a reply email today - "... new message from your online store's contact form." I posted that here but not in email - so I replied saying that had been done and did not help. ... now waiting ...

Thx, #34 was off. Turned Duck a quarter turn ( I had just swapped it as noted above ) - went to porch and neither repeater opened back. Just tested repeater open here at desk with two others and they both got Rx back from a PTT click to both repeaters. Funny - I first set the radio high above as noted and it flashed on the 'touch' on desk lamp near it, and PTT has triggered three nearby GFI outlets too - those were all a surprise! BUT - for testing's sake: Bad radio triggered neither GFI - but the 2nd of the pair DID trip the GFI I 'tested'. I should probably order a 'PROPER' power meter.

Thanks, I just did that will see if that expedites a similar response - will update ... I'm like ~20 and ~55 miles (based on MyGMRS maps) from the 2 repeaters and best response was on the porch over the bay facing the mountains to the east where both repeaters are. Got a $20 Nagoya 771G and last discussion from inside the house with a bay facing window worked with the one TD-H3 tested to the ~55 mile repeater using a hand mic and the TD-H3 sitting high in the room - even with no Body/GND plane. All of them would break squelch inside in hand, and this 4th one fails even outside on the porch. Also have a SUPERSTICK IV-465 that worked well - just starting/playing so far between other distractions - and not tried that yet as above with hand mic. The SStick worked to talk ~42 miles more South/west and less clear line of sight from porch.

WOW - first post here - impressive response time and clarity! I scanned some posts before posting and didn't come across a trend. Certainly, they are making them in large numbers. Indeed, blame goes to @Notarubicon for sure in my case. First set I got direct from TidRadio - second were from AMZN. I hoped support might get back to me to replace one. If I do AMZN return expect the whole kit would need to be returned First kit was no charge stands, but AMZN offering had them that seemed better for a 'base' stable and powered. Also wasn't sure if TidRadio might monitor here ...

Ordered a second pair of green TD-H3's. Bluetooth Copy from one of prior black pair to both. One hits two repeaters like the other two, but this problem green one will not. Checked programming and it matches across all four for required tones. Swap Smiley antenna from known working from factory antenna (that works on the 2nd) and same result. It works on GMRS ch 11 'in house' - but won't trigger the repeater. Performed a Reset ALL and no change after reprogramming channels. Updated firmware from factory to latest June, no change. Other three running that same firmware. Repeaters are distant mountain but no problem for the other three where line of sight to the mountains is clear. Sent email to 'support' on 6/27/24 and no reply. Got online contact to work finally but no response from TidRadio. How quickly might they respond? Seems the radio has some fault?