The TIDRADIO TD-H8 (Gen 2) has three different modes of operation for amateur radio frequencies, GMRS, or completely unlocked.
Amateur Radio Only:
- Ensure the radio is powered off.
- Hold down the PTT and the STAR buttons while powering on the radio.
- After powering on the radio, a message will appear on the display stating data will be erased.
- Select MENU to confirm the setting.
- The radio will restart, and the radio will transmit and receive on the 2-meter and 70-centimeter bands.
GMRS Only:
- Ensure the radio is powered off.
- Hold down the PTT and ZERO buttons while powering on the radio.
- After powering on the radio, a message will appear on the display stating data will be erased.
- Select MENU to confirm the setting.
- The radio will restart, and the radio will transmit and receive on the GMRS frequencies.
Unlock All:
- Ensure the radio is powered off.
- Hold down the PTT and POUND buttons while powering on the radio.
- After powering on the radio, a message will appear on the display stating data will be erased.
- Select MENU to confirm the setting.
- The radio will restart, and the radio will transmit and receive on the 2-meter, 70-centimeter, and GMRS frequencies.
One response to “Blog 17: Unlocking a TIDRADIO H8”
Great and to the point