Rstorrie

Update. Guess the unlocking of the Radioddity DB25-G did not change the power output like I was suspecting. Ordered another new unit that arrived today. The unit that arrived is putting out the same power as the one bought in April 2024. Into a dummy load on high power on GMRS, 15 and a repeater channel, they both are putting out 10.8 watts, and about 9.7 watts on my tuned truck antenna. Obviously the radios are of poor quality control as they are advertised as 25w, but are putting out a little under half that. What a shame. Thanks for all the help and advice from you guys. It is a radio build problem.

You are probably right WSFB377. Seems odd it would change the power output that much, especially since it is doing 18w on VHF, which like you said it about average it seems. He dis not rest it when purchased, no meter, not as deep into radio's as I am. I might play around with CHIRP selecting a different model that is compatible with the DB25-G. Like WRYZ926, I have used different models in CHIRP in the past to program radios that at the time where not listed as supported radios.

Probably need the firmware to overwrite it. Reset it numerous times, password changed it using multiple different resets and DB25-G, DB25 since is the same but multi-band, etc. They all worked, but they all still putting out 11w. I can get about 18w on VHF changing out the antenna for 2m (Yes, I am licensed for 2m as an Amatuer Extra). Guess it is a lost cause unless I can get the firmware for the radio and overwrite it. Thanks for the help and info guys.

From what I understand, this mod is just using different software program. The software he showed me was just like the one for the DB25-G, but has a password tab, unlike the DB software..It does not say anywhere about it being or updating firmware.

That would be awesome if you could send it. He bought a KG-1000 and gave this one to me. He applied the mod to open the RX/TX, but did not realize that it effected the output. He likes tinkering with mods and such. I would like to try and get it back to factory output if possible. If it works, cool, if not no big deal. I have tried several different things and Radioddity told me it can't be done once modded. Can't hurt...

Unfortunately, No....

I got the radio from a friend. He had applied the KT7900D mod to unlock it. Problem is it only puts out 9-10 watts instead of the 25w or so on GMRS. Talked to Radioddity about flashing it back to facotry original, they said they do not have anything to fix it and once the radio is hacked, it drops the output down to about half the wattage. I just want to try the original .dat factory image to see if by chance it would come back.

I got the radio from a friend. He had applied the KT7900D mod to unlock it. Problem is it only puts out 9-10 watts instead of the 25w or so on GMRS. Talked to Radioddity about flashing it back to facotry original, they said they do not have anything to fix it and once the radio is hacked, it drops the output down to about half the wattage. I just want to try the original .dat factory image to see if by chance it would come back.

Anyone have a virgin .dat factory backup image that can attach or email me it? Lost my files in a hard drive crash. I always save a factory original image. It would be greatly appreciated.

Anyone have a virgin .dat factory backup image that can attach or email me it? Lost my files in a hard drive crash. I always save a factory original image. It would be greatly appreciated.