8 Watt TD-H8 GMRS Radio Handheld (2nd Gen) with Bluetooth Programming, GMRS Repeater Capable, NOAA, 5 Watt Long Range Two Way Radios Walkie Talkies with 771 GMRS Antenna, 2500mAh Rechargeable Battery

Great radio! As an amateur operator I was looking for something a bit better than a UV-5R, but that still was affordable. I'm very happy with this radio. Here is a brief comparison as I own both the TD-H8 and several UV-5Rs. In my opinion (just opinions, I haven't performed tests with instrumentation): This radio has MUCH better receive filtering. The sound is better, and you can hear weak signals better. The transmit is better - I can hit my local UHF repeater MUCH better with this radio (and the included long antenna) than I can from a UV-5R and its long antenna.The menu system is very easy and much like that of a UV-5R. It does have a few features like mic gain, that the UV does not. Of course, the Bluetooth is really great and works with no issues on my iPhone 15.The screen on this radio is fantastic as well. Battery life also seems good!Downsides:1. The manual that comes with the radio isn't "great". As is frequently the case with these import radios. But you shouldn't have problems getting up and running.2. The radio doesn't seem to currently support the use of CHIRP programming software. It does have its own software (phone app) that is pretty easy to use. Easier still, you can use their website -- which is pretty "CHIRP-like" and then that will automatically sync down to your phone. Once on your phone, you can push it via Bluetooth to your radio.2a. I will say you can import a CHIRP file on their website and then save that to your radio. I tried this and it wasn't perfect. It was failing on one of the import lines and the error message was useless at telling me which line was a problem. I ended up importing the file one line at a time until I found the bad line. Once I corrected that it imported. However, it marked every channel to narrow FM. Not sure why... So they have some kinks to work out on the CHIRP import.3. The manual says you have to disconnect the battery from the radio (or turn the radio off) to charge it. This isn't ideal in some situations but isn't a huge problem as they provide two batteries. So, you can be charging one and using one.I have not yet tried this radio with my digirig lite, and will provide an update if I have issues.

UPDATE: Jan 28 True to their word, TIDRADIO sent another H8. Out of the box the TX output ROCKS.Problem: I purchased a 2 pack. Tested both with a Surecom 33 and a Tiny SA ultra. First radio I think is great output is 8 to 10 watts (depending on band tested) The other is half that????I'll cut and paste my interaction with TIDRADIO tech support below, You decide if you'd want to deal with them if you have an issue.ME: Jan 9Hello I purchased 2 H8 radios. I've tested transmit power on both using a Surecom meter and a Tiny SA ultra. One is great over 8 watts on VHF. The other is barely half that.Tech support: Jan 10, 1:23 AMHi, please press menu+2 to switch to high power to try. If you have problems, please continue to contact usJan 10, 1:24 AMHi, please charge the walkie talkie in a different location before charging it, or charge the battery separately and swap batteries to test it, we need you to rule out if it's a battery issue or a machine issue.Jan 10, 1:25 AMPlease ignore this error message.'Hi, please charge the walkie talkie in a different location before charging it, or charge the battery separately and swap batteries to test it, we need you to rule out if it's a battery issue or a machine issue."Me Jan 10, 7:47 PMHello, thanks for the reply. Both radios were on HIGH when tested.I have charged both batteries using an Anker USB C 120W, 547 Charger, PowerPort III 4-Port Charging Stationhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09J1XTLJ6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1Both radios display that each battery is fully charged.Thank you ClydeJan 10, 2024 7:47 PMDo you mean that in high power mode there is still the problem that one of them has more than 8 watts of VHF power and the other has almost none?Jan 10, 2024 9:07 PMYes, both HTs were set to high power, but it's not almost none. One does 8 watts consistently. The other does 4 or 5 watts. When set to high power. I've tested 3 times now.Thank youJan 10, 2024 10:22 PM4 or 5 watts This one H8-GMRS is normal, the other 8 watt, you check the version of the intercom, press menu +42 and let us know.an 11, 2024 11:13 AMHi again,I’m not at home with the radios right now I will try the menu+42, later today.If I understand correctly the GMRS version should only do 4 to 5 watts. The HAM version does 10 wattsSo if I want radios that do 10 watts. I need to return these to Amazon and purchase the HAM version. Is that correct?Thanks again ClydeJan 11, 2024 6:32 PMThey both have 230923. Hope that helps.Jan 12, 2024 1:47 AMHello, I unlocked both radios prior to sending my initial email. They are both enabled on 2 meter, 70 cm and GMRS.Jan 12, 2024 3:55 PMCan the handset that has the low wattage be replaced or would I have to send both back to Amazon and take me chances that both of the replacements have low wattage output?Jan 12, 2024 9:16 PM1- the low wattage?Is there a problem with the headset?2- Walkie talkie power problem, you can adjust the power software (see attached)Jan 12, 2024 9:17 PMPlease continue to contact us with questions.Attachments:wed.txtJan 12, 2024 9:52 PMBelow is the content of the wed.txt attachment. As you can see the email address has been removed.What is the email address? The website you provided the link to displays " Please enter correct email address."ink��[link removed]Email: [e-mail address removed]Password: 123456Inside the package is a folder: TXPower TuneIt is now Jan 13 at 9:40 AM. I'm still waiting for a reply. If this was a single radio with low output. It would be on it's way back to AmazonUpdate Jan 25: Not changing my rating until I've got the replacement in hand and have tested it.Jan 23, 2024 7:35 PMWe apologize. Can you give us an address and we will send you a new one in black for free. Is that okay?Jan 23, 2024 7:37 PMPlease light up 5 stars if you are satisfied with our service and H8.It would be the greatest support for us.Have a good day！Thank you.

It was beautiful. I got my radio the next morning after dropping the first H8 I had, off my motorcycle. These radios are pretty damn tough. The radio fell off at 45 miles An hour, slid down an asphalt street and then got run over by the vehicle behind me and the case was still intact.. if the screen had not been destroyed, the radio still would have been usable. after all of that, the radio was still functioning and I was still able to hit the repeater I listening to. The new one came, programmed it via Bluetooth from my phone and I was back in business.