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by KE1L
Mon Jan 22, 2024 12:28 pm
Forum: TYT MD2017 / Retevis RT-82
Topic: Alpha testers wanted for TYT MD2017 and Retevis RT-82
Replies: 37
Views: 2845

Re: Alpha testers wanted for TYT MD2017 and Retevis RT-82

I also have an MD-2017 and would like to try this out.
by KE1L
Tue Aug 08, 2023 3:12 pm
Forum: TYT MD-2017 / RT-82
Topic: MD-2017 running latest OpenMDUV380(openGD77)
Replies: 10
Views: 7529

Re: MD-2017 running latest OpenMDUV380(openGD77)

The Retevis RT-82 is their clone of the TYT MD-2017. The radios can use each other's firmware and CPS. It's not surprising that it would misbehave in the same way with existing firmware. The most difficult part of supporting any of these might be the mini-trackball. Then again, it's the worst featur...
by KE1L
Wed Jun 14, 2023 7:45 am
Forum: TYT MD-2017 / RT-82
Topic: Where to buy a MD-2017
Replies: 25
Views: 9481

Re: Where to buy a MD-2017

I have an MD-2017, bought when it was first released. The miniature trackball is the radio's worst feature. It's far too easy to move, and in the usual configuration moving changes to another channel; if you try to put the radio in your pocket or on your belt, the frequency will change more often th...