AnyTone AT-3318UV

On AliExpress, the AnyTone AT-3318UV is available for $96 + $31 shipping.

Frequency Range:
(RX:) FM: 136-174MHZ + 400-480MHZ
(TX:) FM: 136-174MHZ + 400-480MHZ
FM Radio: 76-108MHZ

Function:
Working mode: UU, UV,V V, U,V
200 Channels+2 groups VFO
Output Power: 5W/0.5W
51 groups+1group user defined CTCSS+1024 group DCS encode and decode.
DTMF encode and decode
2 Tone/5Tone encode and decode
Multi scan: VFO scan +channel Scan+ Priority scan
+CTCSS scan+DCS scan
VOX function(10 levels) multi-scrambler
Wide/narrow band
Squelch Tail Elimination

Accessories:
One charger
One Li-ion battery (1500mAh)
one rubber antenna
one user manual 
One PC cable

Anytone AT-3318UV and AT-398UV

Anyone? I'm googling now.

bbrannan @brickolore Hey, you ever heard of an Anytone AT-3318UV or AT-398UV? Another with true dual band receive maybe. Mon, Jul 29 17:37:09 from web

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Chromecast Humor

Check out the model numbers on Chromecast and its charger.

Weierwei VEV-789 and VEV-889: Pricing

I got an e-mail back from the folks at Weierwei Radios with pricing for single units of the VEV-789 and VEV-889.

VEV-789VHF and 898UHF = $163

Also, the VEV-768 is $146. I just noticed the model on the site is actually listed as a VEV-768+. I don't know if that changed or I missed it.

Updates from Hans

KSUN KS-8R
What's different from all the others? Two memory banks with 128 spots each.

Quansheng TG-620
What's different from all the others? 245 MHz for Thailand or somewhere similar. I thought they had to be red, too.

Tesunho/EDCGear TH-UV7R
What's different from all the others? Colors for the operator who operates in operations. I want to build one of my AR-15 lowers in FDE, so maybe I need one of these to match.

Monoprice and Amazon Basics

I've bought my share of inexpensive electronics. If I need some cables, adapters, or other miscellaneous small electronics and I am wanting to save money, but avoid some risk, I usually check two places.

Monoprice (Coupon "xmasinjuly" good for 5% off today and tomorrow.) - I've bought a ton of network patch cables from them along with other cables.

- or -

Amazon Basics - These are Amazon store brand electronics. I've had bad luck with iPhone chargers and the like from overseas. Amazon's stuff is higher quality without paying a premium.

I fixed something.

My iPhone 5 thought the headphones were plugged in - even though they weren't. This meant no sound was coming out of the handset speaker.

I tried the fixes here, but what actually worked for me was removing almost all of the cotton from one end of a Q-tip. I gave it a little twist in the headphone jack cavity and pulled something out. That little black spec was the cause of all my problems. I was expecting a little metal shaving of some sort, but it looked more like lent.

Tower Build

That's a big hole.

Powerwerx DB-750X Dual Band Mobile Radio

I saw this advertised in the latest QST: Powerwerx DB-750X Dual Band VHF/UHF 750 Channel Commercial Mobile Radio - on sale for $299.99.

The manual is here (PDF). I've yanked the whole description from the Powerwerx page:

All of the features you want at an affordable price. The newest mobile added to the Powerwerx lineup features Narrow band transmit (2.5 KHz) except on the Amateur bands (selectable Wide or Narrow RX), true dual-band receive (V+V, U+U, V+U, U+V), Wide RX/TX 136-174/400-490 MHz, AM aircraft Receive 108-136 MHz and user selectable multi-colored LCD display. Since this is a Commercial Land Mobile Multi-band radio, the DB-750X ships keyboard locked. The RPS-DB750X-USB programming software kit is required to initially unlock and program this radio before use.

Ideal for Fire, Police, FEMA, CAP, security patrols, business communications, schools, construction crews, universities, and other organizations that have FCC licensed frequencies. Includes 2.5 KHz channel step for FCC 2013 narrowband compliance.

DB-750X Model Features

• 2.5 step for FCC 2013 narrowband compliance ^New!
• 750 memory channels
• 10 Memory Banks (with bank linking)
• 7 Character Alpha-Numeric Display
• Dual Receive Operation w/ separate Volume Controls
• Narrow band (2.5 KHz) operation for Land Mobile frequencies (FCC Part 90)
• Wide band (5.0 KHz) operation for Amateur frequencies
• Optional Base Station Configuration

FCC Approval

The DB-750X is Part 90 certified for commercial use. CE & FCC Part 90 certified.

Powerwerx Warranty Policy

• 12 month limited warranty on the radio against defects in materials and workmanship
• For complete warranty information please read the Powerwerx Limited Warranty Policy (PDF)

Standard Accessories Included with Every Radio

• Dual band transceiver w/ removable control head
• DTMF Microphone
• DC Power Cable
• Mobile Mounting Bracket (w/ mounting screws)
• English user manual

Features

True Dual band Receive (VHF+UHF, VHF+VHF, UHF+UHF) 7 Character Dual alpha numeric, backlit display 4 Selectable high/low power settings per band (VHF: 50/20/10/5W) (UHF: 40/25/10/5W) Single or Dual Receive/Display Modes User selectable multi-colored LCD display 750 Memory Channels w/ 10 Banks

FCC 2013 Narrowband compliant (2.5 kHz) Power on display: show battery voltage Built-in CTCSS / DCS per channel Programmable Time Out Timer (TOT) Selectable step sizes of 2.5, 5, 6.25, 10, 12.5, 25 kHz Multiple scan modes including priority scan

Specifications DB-750X

Frequency Receive Range
VHF: 108-136 MHz (AM)
VHF: 136-174 MHz (FM Wide or Narrow)
VHF: 220-260 MHz (FM Wide or Narrow)
UHF: 350-490 MHz (FM Wide or Narrow)

Frequency Transmit Range

VHF: 136-143.995 MHz (FM Narrow)
VHF: 144-147.995 (FM Wide or Narrow)
VHF: 148-174 MHz (FM Narrow)
UHF: 400-429.995 MHz (FM Narrow)
UHF: 430-449.995 MHz (FM Wide or Narrow)
UHF: 450-469.995 MHz (FM Narrow)
UHF: 470-490 MHz (FM Wide or Narrow)

Memory Channels 750 channels
Operating Voltage 13.8 VDC
Operating Temperature -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to +60°C)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 5.5 x 1.6 x 8.4 inches (140 x 42 x 211mm)
Weight 40.9 ounces (1159.5 grams)
RF Carrier Power VHF: 50/20/10/5W, UHF: 40/25/10/5W