Showing posts with label Leixen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Leixen. Show all posts

Friday, April 29, 2016

Leixen Note: Miklor Review of the 25W HT

Miklor reviews the 25W Leixen Note HT:
"Leixen, the same company that introduced the VV-898S BackPack radio, has once again introduced a product that is like no other out there. A 25W air-cooled handheld portable mobile.

The NOTE is a 16 Channel UHF transceiver, the likes if which I have never seen before. The description is not an error. This is a dual purpose tri-power radio that can serve as a 5W/10W handheld, or a 25W mobile all in one package."
His conclusion (with great power comes great responsibility):
"A note of caution regarding the radios power. 25W is a lot of RF power. It makes for an incredible radio, but that type of power must be used responsibly." 
"If you are looking for a single band UHF transceiver that can be used as a base station, mobile, or handheld, the Leixen NOTE is definitely a radio to consider. The manufacturer's intent is to eventually produce a similar VHF version."

Monday, April 11, 2016

Leixen VV-898: BuyTwoWayRadios Backpack Radio Notes

"From the beginning, many hams suggested using the VV-898 in a go-box. Apparently Leixen caught wind of this idea, because they did just that, with the launch of two new variations of this micro mobile, the Leixen VV-898P and VV-898SP UHF/VHF Dual Band Mobile Backpack Two Way Radio."

"The VV-898 Backpack Radio is mounted in an enclosure with everything needed to function as a battery powered mobile device capable of instant-on operation virtually anytime, anywhere. It has a rechargeable Li-Ion battery designed for extended periods of operation and a radiator fan with and on/off switch to keep it cool while transmitting out in the field. While it does use the 400mW speaker already built into the radio, a speaker jack is located on the side of the unit for more flexibility and external audio configurations. It includes a 13.8v AC adapter to recharge the battery or to power the radio when used as a base station."

"Like the stand alone mobile versions, the VV-898 backpack radios are available in two models. 
Leixen VV-898P - This is the 10W model. It has a 6A Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery. Price: $159.99. 
Leixen VV-898SP - This is the 25W model. It has a 10A Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery. Price: $179.99"

Saturday, February 13, 2016

Baofeng Tech UV-2501+220: Size Comparison

I'm amazed at how small the UV-2501+220 is. I used to think the Leixen VV-808 was small. The UV-2501+220 is on the top and then the left in the photos below.



Saturday, December 5, 2015

Leixen VV-898: What's it good for?

The right tool for the right job...
"The Leixen VV-898 seems like a plain, low power unimpressive little radio, but it really does have a lot to offer. Is it a 125W PEP powerhouse Icom mobile or a feature rich Wouxun KG-UV920P-A? Of course not! Considering its small size, weight and unassuming looks, when you take a closer look at the Leixen VV-898, in some ways it seems even better."

Monday, November 30, 2015

Leixen VV-898SP: Tokmate Version

Lyle points out that the VV-898SP Manpack is available on Amazon as a Tokmate VV-898S for $219 including the antenna and USB programming cable.

And why do I always feel like these notes are directed at me:
"The housing is detachable and the radio can be used alone, but the user must not take the radio apart, otherwise he/she should bear the relevant responsibility"

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Leixen VV-898SP and VV-898P: Manpack

Next up from Leixen is the VV-898SP (25W) and VV-898P (10W) manpack/backpack/piggy back radio.
"Two-stage dual display, dual-tone multi-frequency / two tone signaling / identification code, Stun / remote Halo / activation, voice encryption 
No keyboard player supports microphone UP / DOWN. Power 25W / 10W / 5W"


Leixen VV-898S: Mobile

I got an e-mail from Leixen pointing out a couple of new radios. First, is the VV-898S. (They aren't posted on the English version of their website, so I've let Chrome do the translating for me.)
"Two-stage dual display, dual-tone multi-frequency / two tone signaling / identification code, Stun / remote Halo / activation, voice encryption 
No keyboard player supports microphone UP / DOWN. Power 25W / 10W / 5W"

Monday, January 5, 2015

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Leixen VV-898: Free Mobile Antenna

I don't have a VV-898 and I've been tempted a couple of times... BuyTwoWayRadios is sweetening the deal at $150, free ship, and free mag mount mobile antenna:


Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Leixen VV-898: Hans Reviews

Hans reviews the Leixen VV-898:
"The receiver is sensitive, very sensitive. With an average sensitivity of -127dBm the Leixen is amongst the most sensitive radios around. Sensitivity isn’t everything though; the capability to separate wanted signals from unwanted signals is much more important. 
That proved to be something the Leixen VV-898 can’t do at all. Even on a relatively deaf antenna, a Diamond discone, I heard mixer products and out-of-band signals all over VHF and UHF."

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Leixen VV-898: Updated Software

EA7LX comments that there is a new version of the VV-898 software:
"It gave an error on FM radio frequency despite you change it or not. It was a MODAL ERROR so you had to kill the program and never send the info to the radio. It has something to do with "." PERIOD and "," COMMA in regional settins being different from chineses. I have had the same problem with Windows7 Spanish and WindowsXP English. Now it works. Note that the date of the downloadable file has changed but it keeps th same version and release numbers."
Leixen downloads are here.

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Knoxville HamFest

My daughter and I took a quick trip to the Knoxville HamFest. It was her first one. We went late, so I missed what I heard was a good bone yard. I'll post a couple of pictures and more later, but I will say I was a little surprised to see a Leixen VV-898.

Thursday, June 5, 2014

Leixen Programming Cable for VV-808 and VV-898 II

I screwed up the link when I posted about the cable. I fixed it on the original post but am posting again. Sorry!

Leixen is selling the cable via AliExpress for $9.20. (There is a sentence on the listing that makes it seem like they would only sell the cable with a radio. That is incorrect. You may order the cable by itself.)

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Leixen Programming Cable for VV-808 and VV-898

A couple of notes...

1. The programming cable is the same for the VV-808/VV-808S and VV-898.

2. Leixen is selling the cable via AliExpress for $9.20. (There is a sentence on the listing that makes it seem like they would only sell the cable with a radio. That is incorrect. You may order the cable by itself.)

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Leixen VV-898: Available on AliExpress

You can now order the Leixen VV-898 dual-band 10W mobile from AliExpress for $159.00.



Main Feature:
1.        Dual band: TX:136-174MHz/400-470MHz
                              RX:136-174MHz/400-470MHz/200-260MHz/87.5-108MHz
2.        Dual Reception/Dual Display
3.       APRO: Voice Companding and Scrambler
4.       Multi silent mode (QT/QTADT/QTXDT)       214 groups DCS/58 groups CTCSS
5.       DTMF encoding and DTMF decoding
6.       PTT ID(Voice broadcast PTT ID)
7.       All calls, group calls and selective calls
8.       RX Inhibit/ RXTX Inhibit/Revive(Stun/Kill/Revive)
9.       Monitor, SMQ,MOLO
10.   Scan/Scan add
11.   Channel name edit available
12.   199 memory channels
13.   High/Low power(10W/4W)
14.   APO(Auto Power Off)
15.   TOT(Time-out timer)
16.   Font Set(Big/Small)
17.   VOX(Level adjustable)
18.   Busy channel lockout
19.   Keyboard lock (Auto/Manual)
20.   Multi scan mode (TO/CO)
21.   Channel steps (2.5K/5K/6.25K/10K/12.5K/25K)
22.   Wide/Narrow band selection (25KHz/12.5KHz)
23.   TX Stop
24.   Emergency Alarm
25.   RPT Offset(Single/RPT+/RPT-)
26.   Reverse frequency function/ Talk Around/1750Hz burst tone
27.   Lease Function(can program lease time of the radio at a exact time)
28.    Input frequency by using Keypad
29.   Four key programmable
30.    Wireless changing frequency
31.    Timepiece
32.   PC software disable frequency input
33.    Passwords for menu functions Set
34.    PTT Times per Minutes Set
35.    All/Function reset
36.    13.8V DC Power Supply
37.    Size: 120*85*40mm


Monday, April 7, 2014

Leixen VV-898: Dual Band Mobile

Leixen will soon be releaseing the VV-898 dual-band mobile. Picture and specs below.



Main Feature :
1. Dual band: 136-174MHz/400-470MHz/245MHz(Receive only)
2. Dual Reception/Dual Display
3. Voice Companding and Scrambler
4. Multi silent mode (QT/QTADT/QTXDT) 107 groups DCS/58 groups CTCSS
5. DTMF encoding and DTMF decoding
6. PTT ID(Voice broadcast PTT ID)
7. All calls, group calls and selective calls
8. Monitor, RX Inhibit, RXTX Inhibit and Emergency Alarm
9. FM Radio(87.5MHz-108MHz)
10. Scan/Scan add
11. Channel name edit available
12. 199 memory channels
13. High/Low power(10W/4W)
14. APO(Auto Power Off)
15. TOT(Time-out timer)
16. Font Set(Big/Small)
17. VOX(Level adjustable)
18. Busy channel lockout
19. Keyboard lock (Auto/Manual)
20. Multi scan mode (TO/CO)
21. Channel steps (2.5K/5K/6.25K/10K/12.5K/25K)
22. Wide/Narrow band selection (25KHz/12.5KHz)
23. TX Stop
24. Talk Around
25. Beat frequency
26. Reverse frequency function
27. 1750Hz burst tone
28. Four key programmable
29. Lease Function(can program lease time of the radio at a exact time)
30. Input frequency by using Keypad
31. Wireless changing frequency
32. Timepiece
33. PC software disable frequency input
34. Passwords for menu functions Set
35. PTT Times per Minutes Set
36. All/Function reset
37. 13.8V DC Power Supply
38. Size: 120*85*40mm

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Leixen VV-808S: Available Now

The VV-808SV (VHF) is here. The VV-808SU (UHF) is here. This is what the site says about the difference between the 808 and the 808S along with a warning (that I still think is directed at me):
1. Maybe many people ask me what is the difference between VV-808S and the old version VV-808. To be honest, it is just update some bugs and add some functions. It make the radio more convenience for use.
2. Please don't disassemble the radio yourself even if you are a seasoned ham, because you might broken the radio in accident. And you won't entitled for the after service since you disassemble the radio.
They updated the feature list with the following information/changes:
6. PTT ID (Voice broadcast PTT ID. NEW:Display 14 Digits)
31. Input frequency by using hand microphone (Up/Down can be set by the buttons of the side of the Microphone)
37. Power Supply: 12V/24V.