Calling all AR-152 owners...

[WSFK568]

Has this issue been fixed?

[WRTC928]

I just received mine yesterday. The first thing I did was download the factory configuration file. Then, I tested power output at all three levels on different parts of both bands and recorded the results. I then uploaded a CHIRP file using the BF-F8HP profile and retested the power. It remained the same after programming as before, so whatever the problem is, apparently I didn't get one that has it. I was a little disappointed that power maxed out at 6-7 watts, but it's not all that big a deal, I guess. I'll probably never notice the difference, but if I buy a 10 watt radio, I'd like for it to actually output 10 watts. 

[ElkDodger]

Today, after much research, I programmed my new AR-152 radio using Chirp. I used the UV5-XP profile because it was recommended in another forum, is similar to what the manufacturer recommends, and features three power-level settings. After downloading and saving the factory settings, I uploaded my list of frequencies to the AR-152 using the UV5XP profile. I did not mess with frequency range or any advanced settings. So far I have only modified a few basic settings like muting the beep and voice. As measured by the Farsometer, the transmit power levels remained the same before and after programming with Chirp. I am still testing, but so far the radio appears to function as designed. 

Pre-Chirp:

Freq. 155.500  H: 8.2 watts, M: 6.3 watts, L: 2.08 watts

Freq. 438.500  H: 9.2 watts, M: 5.8 watts, L: 2.4 watts

After Chirp:

Freq. 155.500  H: 8.2 watts, M: 6.3 watts, L: 2.15 watts

Freq. 438.500  H: 9.3 watts, M: 5.9 watts, L: 2.5 watts

 

 

[WRUE951]

I programed my AR-10 today..   Its dead center in tune. 

[Mrsig]

My AR 9 is dead on also.