[New CPS & Firmware] Radioddity DB25-D Dual Band DMR Mobile Radio, 20W VHF UHF Ham Amateur Radio Digital Transceiver with GPS APRS, 4000CH 300,000 Contacts, Dual Time Slot Tier II Vehicle Car

Had this little mobile hammer about a year or more. I love it.First, the footprint is tiny, so it’s super easy to mount just about anywhere and it doesn’t look like you’ve got a ham nerd city pile in your car. The trade off; it’s only 25w, BUT, it produces and uses every bit of that wattage, it doesn’t hold back. The audio is crisp, the mic produces a good tx, and it’s easy to program. The menu is pretty much identical to the gd88 which I also own. The cps isn’t the best, but you can use third party user made cps and have a far easier time. The cps isn’t bad, so to speak, just not quite as user friendly as others that are out there.I actually use an 8 pin rj45 bulkhead extension and mounted the radio to my dash, and have the mic stashed in my console, works like a charm and it’s way less clutter. Again, because of the size, it’s an absolute breeze to install. Depending on your vehicle, take a look at bullet point mounting solutions. I put a grid in my f150 above the stereo receiver, chefs kiss mounting spot for the db25d.This gets a solid thumbs up from me. Absolutely recommend if you don’t want a nasa Apollo mission dashboard with half a server deck under your seat. Yes you sacrifice a little power, but the trade off is not looking like a goober.

Works great once you figure out the programing. It took me 2 days to figure it out. There is no phone support for help with radio, they only will help you though emails or go to online for help.

The radio worked fine, but I do not have a license for the Digital part of the radio. After testing the radio I decided that this radio was not for me. I contaced their Customer support. Their support was so good that I just have to say "the best". I have now got a lesser radio of theirs that does not have the digital part. At least I know that they will be their if I need them. Happy user.

This radio feels solid when you open the box. But that is where the joy stops!!! This is my 4th DMR radio and I have never seen such a convoluted incredibly NON intuitive radio to program. The most help you get is from a loose collection of independent operators that have cobbled together some attempts to aid you. If you want to save your life from insanity... Stay Away from this thing... The happiest day in my life was not selling my boat, it was placing the Amazon label on this thing to send back!!

arrived undamaged and it works fine

Learning curve but well worth it! DMR works great with a hotspot or local DMR repeater.The analog side is fantastic too! My check in’s are clear with full quieting!

Great radio. But i would a more user friendly volume knob.

Radioddity DB25dI was pleasantly surprised at how small this radio is. It was actually smaller than my HT (Anytone UV878 in the first two pictures to show the size comparison.) The third picture is everything that came in the boxes.I hooked it up to learn how to program it and played with the radio about an hour, walking through the functions and features and menu.While I was scrolling around, every once in awhile, I would hear what sounds like a kitten spitting/hissing coming from the speaker. It was a digital type noise, but you would think it was like dust on a volume control in the old days.I did some digging and found a couple of YouTube reviewers complaining about the same noise.I really was hoping it would work out because I already bought several accessories to mount and use it in the car.I'm returning the radio because this is something I have never encountered in any kind of radio before. If the noise is splattering into the speaker, what is it doing on the air? I don't trust it.Other people are happy with theirs, but I don't happen to be, so back it goes.