Friday, June 7, 2013

Kirisun S780: Digital UHF HT

A while back the 409Shop posted a teaser for a V689U digital radio and some folks pointed out that it might be a Kirisun radio.

This morning I saw that the 409Shop is featuring the Kirisun S780 Digital UHF (400 - 470) handheld transceiver for $128 USD:
"The transceiver is a micro-miniature multiband FM transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage,providing local-area two-way amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability."

Number 17 is a good sign - firmware updates!

Product Features:
Excellent noise suppression, digital voice clarity
Digital / analog compatible analog devices to ensure a smooth transition
Ten million sets of figures key voice encryption, safe and secure
Digital intelligent signaling, richer management scheduling function
Function Description:
1, FDMA frequency division multiple access technology, spectrum efficiency improved several times;
2, support digital mode, analog mode
3, the digital voice encryption
4, a variety of call mode, all call, group call, a call, emergency call
5, PTT default contact (group) call
6, the emergency alarm (single, joint) 3 × 4 modes
7, Stun, activate
8, the working status query
9, the digital power saving mode
10, 1.8-inch large LCD display, support icon display for easy SMS messages, call records read;
11, low power, signal strength, battery capacity display, real-time understanding work status
12, call history, call records can be displayed 20;
13, address book function, support 50 contacts;
14, you can edit SMS function, the default shortcut short message
15, manual dialing
16, calls and SMS ringing Tips
17, firmware programming mode (software upgrades);

General features:
1, in English operation interface
2, the emission of high and low power selectable
3, three-color LED indicates sending, receiving, scanning and other state
4, channel lock, keypad lock function
5, whisper function
6, sub audio / digital tone
7, the end eliminate
8, the monitoring function
9, mixed scanning
10, TOT emission limit protection
11, the calculator


Technical parameters
S780U
General Specifications
Frequency
400470MHz
Number of channels
256
Channel spacing
12.5kHz
Operating Temperature
-25~+55
Antenna Impedance
50Ω
Microphone impedance
2.2kΩ
Frequency Stability
±2.5ppm
Battery (standard configuration)
Model: KB-760, lithium battery
DC 7.5V ± 20% 1500mAh
Volume (length × width × thickness)
116 mm x54 mm x30 mm
Weight
136 g (main unit only) / 240 g (with battery and antenna host)
Receiving part
Sensitivity
-121dBm
Adjacent Channel Selectivity
60
Intermodulation Immunity
60dB
Spurious response
60dB
Audio output power
≥ 1000mW (distortion is less than 5%, 16Ω load)
Audio response
Analog: +2 / -6 dB
Transmitting section
RF Power
4W (High) / 1W (low)
Modulation
Digital: 4FSK Analog: 11KΦF3E
Clutter and harmonic
-70dBm
SNR
Analog:> 35 dB
Audio Distortion (300-3000Hz)
5%
Modulation limit
Digital: ± 2.5kHz
Modulation characteristics
Analog: +2 / -6 dB

26 comments:

  1. What codec would that use? Im guessing not AMBE (unless chinese reverse engineered it already). Even if it was AMBE it doesnt look to be compatible with DMR.
    MELP maybe?

    So the question is - can it talk to anything other than itself?

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    1. The standard this radio is using is the same as dPMR / DMR Tier 1, FDMA. It will NOT talk with DMR Tier 2 radios (TDMA, 2 time slots).

      It will only talk to other DMR Tier 1 radios, such as the ICOM dPMR radios which are only used in Europe. And, if it weren't for the difference in bands, it could talk to the Hora HR-79D / Luiton DG-79 too.

      To the best of my knowledge the codec used is AMBE+2.

      Hans

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    2. Do you really think they licensed AMBE? This radio is half the price of usb dongle.
      Besides Chinese are not known for not advertising features. It would be written in bold letters on every side of the box if there was even a slight chance of compatibility.

      I have a suspicion its using some chinese proprietary vocoder that works only with itself. They went out of their way NOT to mention vocoder.
      No dPMR, no NXDN, no nothing.

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    3. You might be right, but this is what one Chinese merchant told me. To be honest, they didn't always prove to be honest to me. That's not always on purpose.

      I found out that it's unwise to ask questions to Chinese merchants which can be answered with "Yes" or "No. Because in the Chinese culture it is very impolite to say "No" to a guest or customer the answer is often "Yes", whether it is the truth or not.

      I guess we won't know for sure until we get our hands on one or two. There is a Dutch ham who ordered a pair. I'm sure he will share his knowledge when the radios arrive.

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  2. "in English operation interface".. Says it all :)

    But cheap digital radios are good for the hobby! It would be a nice one if they are DMR compatible.

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  3. I think CMX8341 is used or replica, cheap dPMR ic without vocoder License.
    I ordered 2 peaces for Test

    73 Michel PE1BJV/DG1ELO

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  4. Programing software ?

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  5. I inquired to Kirisun directly about this radio earlier and was told that the programming software is available from Kirisun via e-mail. In regards to the speaker mic jack, "The digital portable radio doesn't accept "K" type, The connector port of digital portable radio is same as HYT TC-500S"

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  6. This means that you need a special programming cable. Hope 409 will have them

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    1. i see that 409shop has S780 programming cable for selling

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  7. "I think CMX8341 is used or replica"

    Do you see this chip in the radio?

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  8. 409 shop has a lot of models now. They have a S780, S760, S785 (no keypad) V688, and V689. Literally adding new ones to the site every day.

    409 also said on their website that the S780 takes a Motorola 2 pin connector for programming and headset.

    I cannot tell the difference on the S760 and S780 other than cosmetics. Kirisin does not have them on their website.

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  9. This is a quick test with S780.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTrqOlXNQr4&feature=youtu.be

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  10. I just ordered three radios. S785 S760 S780. The software is now available on 409's website.

    SM3SWO

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  11. Could someone tell for sure which codec is used in this radio ?

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  12. Wondering why kirisun do not have them on the website?

    Sent a question of programming software a week ago. Got no reply.

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  13. I wonder if this is compatible with the Yaesu FT-1DR?

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  14. hello, where i find programming software to S780 ? thanks you

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    1. See this post:
      http://www.brickolore.com/2013/06/kirisun-updates.html

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    2. super, thanks

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  15. Hi,

    I'm very interested in these radio's, however I would like t know if they are compatible with the UK spec 446 DPMR standard in terms of the channels spacing etc. Also, has anyone else had audio issues wit their radio??

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  16. Buy the dpmr zastone 9908 uhf 430-470mhz tx rx very easy to use 4w ebay.com

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  17. Is there a VHF version of this radio?

    Love it, but I need a VHF version...

    Thanks!

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  18. Yes their is a VHF in this radio model is K800, I have three of them and they work great.

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  19. How do you reset the kirisun S780

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