New Radioddity DB40-G GMRS MOBILE RADIO - 40W

[WRPL700]

I just saw this last night, Radioddity has a new 40 watt mobile coming out:  https://www.radioddity.com/collections/consumer-radios-frs-gmrs-radios/products/radioddity-db40-g

I wonder who really makes this radio, Anytone or maybe TYT?

 

Specifications
Frequency Range: Transmitter: GMRS frequency; Receiver: 400.000-480.000MHz;
Channel Spacing: 5KHz, 6.25KHz, 12.5KHz, 25KHz
Supply Voltage: 13.8V±15%
Transmitter Output Power: HI: ≥40W, M: ≈20W, LO: ≈5W
Receiver Reference Sensitivity: 400-420: ≤0.30uV; 420-470: ≤0.25uV
Microphone Gain: 16dB
Carrier Frequency Tolerance: ≤2.5PPM
Threshold Squelch on Sensitivity (ASQ2): ≤0.20uV
Modulation Limiting: ≤5KHz
Audio Harmonic Distortion: ≤7%
Dissipation Current: ≤10A
Modulated Receive Bandwidth: ≥2KHz (Narr)/5KHz(Wide)

[Socalgmrs]

Doesn’t say anything about being able to program on a computer.  I see in the picture the port that might be used for that is blocked off with a silver plug.   

[WRPL700]

15 minutes ago, WRXP381 said:

Doesn’t say anything about being able to program on a computer.  I see in the picture the port that might be used for that is blocked off with a silver plug.   

 

I did find a link to download programming software for it (SUPPORT PAGE), but there is no manual to download yet.  Also, it does say it includes a programming cable.

What’s in the box?
1 x DB40-G GMRS Mobile Radio
1 x Handheld Microphone
1 x Power Cable with Fuse Tube
1 x Mounting Bracket
1 x Spare Fuse Tube
1 x Microphone Bracket
1 x Programming Cable
1 x User Manual

 

[Socalgmrs]

Well that’s good to hear. Maybe it’s just a pre release picture to get the radio to market.   I can’t imagine a modern radio would not have some sort of computer programming. 

[WRYS709]

Interesting Disclaimer for a "GMRS" transceiver:

Quote

Disclaimer: No License is required to purchase this radio, nor to Monitor (listen) to the many Amateur (Ham) Radio frequencies. However,an FCC License is required to Transmit (Talk) on Amateur Radio Frequencies in the USA. Please visit http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/amateur/licensing to learn more.

 

[WRYZ926]

Radioddity has that disclaimer on every radio web page to include al the amateur band radios. You will see similar disclaimers on Amazon too.

[Borage257]

Based on FCC filings, Radioddity is trying to bring the At-5888uv in as the DB50-g.

 

SAIN3 Land Mobile Radio DB50 FCC ID 2AN62-DB50

[WRPL700]

14 hours ago, Borage257 said:

Based on FCC filings, Radioddity is trying to bring the At-5888uv in as the DB50-g.

 

SAIN3 Land Mobile Radio DB50 FCC ID 2AN62-DB50

That is very interesting.  I wonder how far down the road that one is to being marketed on their website....

 

[WRYS709]

I'm waiting for the DB100-G! 

[ke4atr]

On 4/9/2024 at 12:22 PM, WRYS709 said:

Interesting Disclaimer for a "GMRS" transceiver:

 

This is a true statement that's worth repeating....Technically, you can receive any signal from just about any frequency for monitoring purposes, but it's illegal to transmit on said\same frequencies without the proper licensing and authorization. Thus the reason most (at least many) agencies are going the encryption route. You can still hear them, but cannot decipher the information being conveyed for non-compliant purposes (AKA criminals). 

[WRQC527]

20 hours ago, Borage257 said:

Based on FCC filings, Radioddity is trying to bring the At-5888uv in as the DB50-g.

 

SAIN3 Land Mobile Radio DB50 FCC ID 2AN62-DB50

Maybe this is interesting, maybe not, but I did find a reference to the Polmar DB-50 from 2013. So many of these radios are rebadged, slightly redesigned, "re-frequencied", if you will, re-certified for different services, marketed for export-only, that it's hard to keep track.

https://hamgear.wordpress.com/2013/10/11/incoming-polmar-db-50/

[tcp2525]

Nice!!! The DB20 has been a real winner and a great inexpensive performer at 15w on GMRS. A 40w version would be highly welcome just as long as they don't overprice it.

[WRYS709]

33 minutes ago, tcp2525 said:

Nice!!! The DB20 has been a real winner and a great inexpensive performer at 15w on GMRS. A 40w version would be highly welcome just as long as they don't overprice it.

I second those comments:

Radioddity has had a much more expensive 40 watt GMRS mobile out for some time, that I felt was too expensive to consider.  Now it seems that they have replaced that offering with this one for only $180, which to me is still a bit high for the premium of going up to 40 watts, but sure beats the price of their older version.

In the interim, I went for the DB25-D when it was on sale for $194 as it is still 18/20 watts, but also includes DMR capability.

[WA9BD]

FYI, the DB40-G is not shipping yet. I ordered one on the 13th and it was to ship before the 20th, according to their website. It is now saying it will ship before the 26th.

They did, however, charge my credit card the full amount upon order.

UPDATE: I did just now receive an email from Support informing me that there is a firmware issue that is delaying shipment.

Edited April 20 by WA9BD
New information

[CentralFloridaGMRS]

Was looking forward to trying the radio but I'm surprised they accepted orders when it wasn't ready yet

 

[Socalgmrs]

On 4/20/2024 at 5:59 AM, WA9BD said:

FYI, the DB40-G is not shipping yet. I ordered one on the 13th and it was to ship before the 20th, according to their website. It is now saying it will ship before the 26th.

They did, however, charge my credit card the full amount upon order.

UPDATE: I did just now receive an email from Support informing me that there is a firmware issue that is delaying shipment.

Whaaaa? Problems with a first generation new piece of equipment?   Really?   I’m sooo NOT surprised.   I’ve made it a point no never ever buy any first generation anything.   There are many many better options that are proven to work well.   

[WA9BD]

16 hours ago, WRXP381 said:

Whaaaa? Problems with a first generation new piece of equipment?   Really?   I’m sooo NOT surprised.   I’ve made it a point no never ever buy any first generation anything.   There are many many better options that are proven to work well.   

Yeah, but I like to live on the cutting edge.

[SteveShannon]

7 minutes ago, WA9BD said:

Yeah, but I like to live on the cutting edge.

If people don’t buy first generation there often aren’t second generations. 

[CentralFloridaGMRS]

Update. Mine has shipped 

 

[WA9BD]

2 hours ago, CentralFloridaGMRS said:

Update. Mine has shipped 

 

Yeah, mine too. Long trip from China, tho.

[BoxCar]

It came through Baltimore.

[ithrowplastic]

Considering one of these since I have a DB20.  Anyone have them yet?

 

[WA9BD]

On 4/29/2024 at 2:11 PM, ithrowplastic said:

Considering one of these since I have a DB20.  Anyone have them yet?

 

I got mine today. Just have it hooked up on the bench right now. So far, it seems to be functioning as designed. It does have that annoying "pop" every time a station breaks the squelch. That seems to be typical of the Chinese radios. My Tidradio TH-8 does the same thing.

The programming software is very basic. You can only program Transmit, receive, tones, and power settings. No Alpha naming and no editing functions. The database is a .dat file. Hopefully RT Systems or Chirp will release a compatible version.

[WA9BD]

On 4/9/2024 at 9:38 AM, WRXP381 said:

Doesn’t say anything about being able to program on a computer.  I see in the picture the port that might be used for that is blocked off with a silver plug.   

The programming cable goes into the mic jack. The available software is VERY basic, but beats doing it with the keypad on the mic.

[OffRoaderX]

Mine did not come with a programming-cable.. Scathing video review to follow..