AnyTone AT-D878UVII Plus - Dual Band Analog/DMR - Bluetooth PTT - APRS RX & TX - Free $97 Training Course

After a lot research, this radio had all the features I was looking for in a DMR radio but didn't think I would find (dual (can be tri)-band, APRS tx/rx, sat tracking, and more). All the functions of the this radio and easy to access and use via the large (for an ht) full-color screen. The instruction manual is useful, and there are myriad tutorial videos if you learn better that way. As for performance, I have been impressed with the range and reception across the spectrum with several antennas (typically a signal stick BNC). The sound quality on rx and the mic quality tx are also notable. After using this radio for some time, I ultimately decided to add the mobile version (AT-D578...) to my lineup.

Excelente Radio, cable de programación, soporte, y capacitación, fácil de programar por teclado, muy buena capacidad de rx y tx.

This radio is a beast, very easy to program via computer, a bit trickier using the radio itself but still very doable. This thing has a great transmission range, power, and quality, and has worked for everything I’ve needed. Radio seems very well designed, however do check out the baofeng/btech rebrand of the exact same radio. Functions the same (or more sometimes) and is much cheaper. Overall, fantastic radio with great customer service that just about makes it worth the price. (It’s also fully unlockable with almost no knowledge, iykyk, YouTube/Reddit is your friend)

Review of AnyTone D878UVII+. This is mu 1st DMR radio. I was surprised at the good quality and performance. It is easy to program for both DMR and analog FM using the APRS programing software available on the Bridgecom Systems website. It works with the programming cable that comes with the radio. One word of caution! Don't stretch the data cable. MAKE SURE you lay the radio on a solid support surface during programming-had to purchase a new cable. Display screen is bright! The computer software is a must. I would not suggest programming without it-not that it can't be done... but the software makes a challenging task, "duck soup." Works great on 2 meters and 440 bands. I did not try APRS. The DMR side of things works as you would expect. FM is also great. Good audio and haven't heard a complaint on my transmitted audio. The battery life is outstanding. I would definitely recommend this radio, great choice.

Great radio with lacking APRS functionality. If you are looking for an APRS specific radio, this isnt it. But, if you are looking for a DMR radio that sometimes works on APRS, its a tank. They've pushed out firmware trying to increase the capabilities of the radio while simultaneously breaking already functional features. Out of all of my radios, the Anytone 878UVII plus is the least capable for messaging, position reporting, or reliable packet decoding. For a DMR radio though, I have dropped it, left it in the heat and cold, and gotten it wet. The battery life is astounding as is the audio quality. I would buy this again without the classes from bridgecom and certainly dont give them your email unless you get lonely and enjoy continued marketing from them.