Radioddity DB25-D Programming Software and Codeplug Demo, Power Test

The Radioddity DB25-D Mini Mobile Dual Band DMR Radio has been quite popular with the updates that Radioddity made to the previous versions from other manufacturers. Today I open up the programming software CPS and show you how it works. I'll write a codeplug to the radio, do power tests on an analog meter, and have a DMR QSO with the radio.

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[ceichman]

The DB25-D actually does have a VFO mode. It's not easy to find, but it's there. It's under "Local Settings" then "DisplayMode." I believe you can also program a button to toggle VFO.

[daveNMXX]

I have been using this radio for several weeks (purchased on pre-order). The CPS has some bugs, but once I figured out the workarounds, this radio is working well in my vehicle. The analog receive sensitivity is good, but the front end gets overloaded easily. There are several things they got right with this radio, like the ability to adjust memory pl/dcs with 1 button. I have not used the GPS functions. For the money (and size), this is a good dmr/analog radio and I'm happy with the purchase.

[themasterhammer]

I would love you see how well the APRS works along with what APRS functions are it is capable of.

[grant]

VFO!!!!

Going off the RT73, and the Radioddity DB25-D CPS allows you to do so, you can assign one of your Programmable Buttons to switch between your Memory & VFO.

You can also go into the Radio's Manu Section, and chose how the speakers work as well, so you can have the Radio Face Speaker, Mic Speaker or Radio/Mic Speaker Activated.

[c.d.marchi]

Just got the radio and I’m trying to get the analog going first before looking into the digital. I can get the channel on FM and set the frequency to hear my local repeater but I can’t transmit to it. I’m thinking that’s because of the offset -06 but I can’t figure out how to adjust the offset in the menu. Can anyone help?

[arie]

Relating to the output speakers, I just picked one up recently and yes, at least as of the December 2023 firmware it has an option in the menus to choose either speaker or both. Just getting into DMR and boy it's a learning curve. I like the radio so far, on analog it measures 24 watts on VHF and 20 on UHF on my SW-33Plus. It really is quite small, videos don't quite convey just how tiny it is for having the power it has.

[WQV]

I have just purchased a TYT MD-UV 380 I have the correct program in my pc . Here is the problem when I open the program plug in the usb cable first to the pc then to the radio then turn on the radio (is my prosses) I hear the pc ding so I know it recognize the cable then I go to read the radio to the program I get a error message check to make sure the usb cable is pugged in .What can I do to fix this .... oh the radio is new
Ken
WQ9V

[kilobyts]

I love this 20w dmr radio small but its so nice ❤❤❤great video thank you thats my next radio list

[mihaim.]

Did you succesfully setup APRS? I tried but I think I am missing some settings. The burst comes with no information. Waiting your tutorial. Until then, many thanks and 73.

[HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

Can i have link to APRS Set up thanks also you selected Colour code 9 rx tx ?

[PapaBearP]

Is this radio able to be unlocked for GMRS as well? Thanks!

[utuberwb]

Thanks for the video. I've been playing around with my radio and so I have a few answers. The audio output can be directed to the mike speaker or the radio speaker or both. in the menus, go to the Appendix and select HandMic& Spk. You can import the RadioID database to the radio in the Ham Contacts tab. You have to use the Write contacts in the tab, not the in the header of the CPS to write the dB to the radio. Takes about 45 minutes. However, I don't see how to show other than the DMR ID on the display so I'm not sure how the radio uses the dB. I'd be interested if you find out how to display more info when a contact is received.

[grant]

The HAM Contact is your WW User Data Base list. Import the WW Data base then Write it to the Radio Storage. It dose take about 40min to write the full list to the RT73, so take it will be about similar time to the Radioddity DB25-D.

[michaellussier]

On Analog side VHF 14.2 wats and 12.1 on UHF into motorola service monitor. The radio came with a cigarette lighter plug cable. The radio will only reboot if I key up high power on VHF or UHF. I have noticed simalar issues on DMR side when It keys up.

[qhnbzlq]

I’m taking my ham test soon and want to get this as a base/mobile radio

[jackKFIT]

Ordered one from Radioddity a couple of days ago. There are no DMR repeaters in the central MS area but there are in the northern part of the state. One friend is considering putting one up so I hope he does. Looks like they have made a number of changes in the firmware so I am looking forward to setting up and using the radio. Thanks for the good videos on this one. BTW I've had great customer service from Radioddity in the past. Thanks. Jack K5FIT

[njwrick]

Ok. Figured out how to do the code plug, except no audio out of the speaker. Green light comes on and shows signal strength but no audio. Audio when I turn it off and on and with manual entries however. Ugh. I did something wrong somewhere...I'll keep looking. Enjoyed the video though. Keep it up.

[RobertMartinKSCX]

It's listed under "Business Radios" on the Radioddity site. May be the reason for no VFO on front?

[karls]

In the Menu there's options to select speaker only.

[Shortstuff-tq]

Where can you get programming cable for this. I lost mine!