BridgeCom Official Vlog

June 17, 2019 Nick Macedo

Are Antennas Important for DMR Handhelds?
A customer asks, "How important are antennas for DMR radios?" They are extremely important. They are the backbone of any good radio. Almost arguably better than the output power for some applications. The factory antennas that
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June 16, 2019 Nick Macedo

Can Two DMR Radios Use the Same DMR Hotspot?
Rick Sweeney asks, "Could you use two different DMR radios on one DMR hotspot?" The answer is, yes, as long as they're all on the same frequency and the same color code. If you'd like to learn more about the AnyTone 878 Plus' and
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June 15, 2019 Nick Macedo

What are the AnyTone 878 PLUS's Bluetooth Capabilities?
A customer asks, "Can the AnyTone 878PLUS be simultaneously connected to the Bluetooth push to talk button and an external Bluetooth device like a headset, or speaker, or car audio." The answer is yes. It can be simultaneously connected ...

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June 14, 2019 Nick Macedo

Best Speaker Mic for the AnyTone 868 or 878 DMR Radio
Ed Medeiros writes, "Can you recommend any good speaker mics used with the AnyTone 868 or 878 Plus?" Absolutely. We recommend our BridgeCom BCS-200 speaker mic here. It has a Kenwood K1 style mic. Plugs straight into your
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June 13, 2019 Nick Macedo

What is the Roaming Feature on an AnyTone AT-D878UV DMR Radio?
Dave Wickert asks, "What is roaming? Is it useful? And when should I use it?" Roaming is a kind of a limited-use feature. Some people will need it. Some people won't. It is a commercial feature adapted to the amateur world. Basically what it's ...

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June 12, 2019 Nick Macedo

Which AnyTone DMR Handheld Radio Should You Buy?
Rick Sweeney asked, "Which AnyTone should he buy right now. The AnyTone 868 or the AnyTone 878PLUS?" Well, if you want all the latest and greatest features bells and whistles, you should get the AnyTone 878PLUS. It's going to...
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