Subj : Setting-up APRS Digipeater on Sync server
To   : TOG
From : Sam Alexander
Date : Sat Jul 05 2025 21:44:32

  Re: Setting-up APRS Digipeater on Sync server
  By: TOG to Sam Alexander on Sat Jul 05 2025 07:04 pm

 > I just returned some Tidradio H3's.. Was very unhappy with them. What do you think of the H8's?

I like the H8, it's 10 watts which is a big improvement over the 5 watts on H3 and it comes with two batteries each with like 50 hour standby.  I attended scout summer camp with my son's troop last month, I had my H8 and other two leaders were on H3, using GMRS, and everyone could chat even when over a mile away.

I've heard some folks not happy with the H8, but honestly I'm loving it.  The Bluetooth programming and USB-C charging were game changers.  I'm sure the $200 HT's are better made and have lots of pro's, but for a sub $50 radio the H8 is a great HT.

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