The transmitter section could use some extra filtering. The cable contains a usb to serial converter, so the radio appears as a com port on the pc. I can read with chirp and it looks i can write but nothing will be changed in the radio. Recently, both the vv898 and jt270m have been added to the chirp software compatibility list. The leixen vv898 is a fun radio, let me be clear about that. Recently the vv898 has been added to the chirp software compatibility list. The management works very hard to make sure the community is running the best software, best. Leixen vv898 dual band vhfuhf 6174 400470mhz 10w dtmf widenarrow band. When you live far enough away from rf pollution, you might get away with this leixen. I downloaded from the leixen site the software vv898s v1. I made a couple of changes, and uploaded the changes back to the radio. Comes complete with radio bracket and keypad microphone we only supply the leixen vv 898s label instead of uv25hx label. So i am now in a deadlock that i cant program the radio anymore.
Leixen vv898 s is the new release of the ultracompact dualband mobile transceiver for vhf and uhf, dual reception and dual display, covering rx and tx from 6174mhz and 400480mhz in fm analog mode with 25 watts. Review leixen vv898 aka jetstream jt270m worldwidedx radio. So you would think id have a amateur radio in my work vehicle. Stay logged in log in with facebook log in with twitter. Leixen vv898 dualband 6174400470mhz 10w mobile car radio transceiver about vv898. Leixen lx vv898 two way mobile ham radio copper electronics. In this weeks video i show you how to program the leixen vv898 radio we program a 2m repeater gb3nl and a 70cms repeater gb3vh its a. Review leixen vv898 aka jetstream jt270m worldwidedx. By simonthewizard december 9, 2015 amateur radio dual band ham radio hand held configuration leixen vv898. Radio programming software for the leixen vv898 the lxn898 programmer is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from. As the radio is a 25w radio im not sure how much use the battery pack will be but sure can extend the usage of this radio. Has anyone here tried to use fldigi with this radio. The default username is ham all lower case and the password. Hi all, newly purchased a leixen vv 898e dualband rig and have downloaded the leixen programming software from their site along with the driver.
Vv 898 leixen vv 898 with battery pack december 9, 2015 amateur radio dual band ham radio hand held configuration leixen vv 898 leixen vv 898 vhfuhf dual band mobile transceiver june 20, 2014 6174 2m 400470 70cm affordable radios amateur radio keeping it real leixen made in china moonraker limited pmr446 vv 898 yagi antennas. I have eventually got the driver loaded and the program works okay, but i am wondering if anyone else has experience of this software. Bluemax49ers uv25hx usb ftdi cable programming leixen. Hi all, newly purchased a leixen vv898e dualband rig and have downloaded the leixen programming software from their site along with the driver. So, i have a jetstream jt270m, which is the same radio as a leixen vv898, and it uses an rj45 jack for the microphone and for programming. Check boxes toggle features on or off, drop down menus list all selections and blank boxes for personalized entry add to the ease of setting up your radio exactly like you want it. The lxn898 software will allow you to program memory channels and menu settings of the leixen vv898, vv898s, and vv898st radios. I have done some searching and found the microphone pinout, but i have not found any documentation for this. Describe your experience with the leixen vv898 and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. The lxn 898 software will allow you to program memory channels and menu settings of the leixen vv 898, vv 898s, and vv898st radios. Radio programming software for the leixen vv898 rt systems.
It is said that it is a kenwoodstyle pinout, with pins 34 going to. I cannot find any setting that will enabledisable this behavior. Visita prodotto leixen vv898 dual band vhf uhf 10w dtmf 6174400470mhz 60db autoradio. It was a leixen vv898, which he bought for just over 100 euros. A closer look at the leixen vv898 buy two way radios. Vv898 user ham password 89812345 the software is very basic and straight forward and i was able to get my 20 initial channels of interest programmed in about 15 minutes. I shouldnt have to open up the squelch when i time to the weather station that is local to me.
Lxn898 programming software radio option setting screens common 1 and common 2 use these screens to customize other set menu features of the radio. Programming the leixen vv898 with chirp circuit crush. Meet the leixen vv 898, the extremely compact dual band uhfvhf mobile radio. If someone is willing to continue working on this, i will do what i can to provide files. Leixen lx vv 898 dual band vhfuhf 6174400470mhz 10w two way radio mobile transceiver amateur ham radio. Software password when running the software above, you will asked for a username and password.
Miklor leixen vv898 drivers, software, accessories. Carry your vv898psp backpack radio just as designed with a back pack bag from leixen. Lease function can program lease time termination input frequency by using. A programming cable option is recommended to buy together. Software, miklor, leixen, vv898, jetstream, drivers, software, accessories. Vv898 user ham password 89812345 jt270m user jet password 12345678 the software is very basic and straight forward and i was able to get my 20 initial channels of interest. The default username is ham all lower case and the password is 89812345. For 2, i can get the direct entry to work by using the stock leixen vv 898s 107 software with a new configuration. Leixen vv898sp uhfvhf dual band mobile backpack two way radio. These backpacks are designed exclusively for vv 898 dual band mobile backpack radios, with a large, interior pocket to hold the radio housing and eyelets on top of the pack to let the antenna and speaker mic cable out of the bag. These backpacks are designed exclusively for vv898 dual band mobile backpack radios. What a great entry level dual band rig, with only 25 watts it is ideal for the new foundation pass holders. Leixen vv898sp uhfvhf dual band mobile backpack two way.
So i am now in a deadlock that i cant program the radio. Meet the leixen vv898, the extremely compact dual band uhfvhf mobile radio. This, lxn898, software purchased after 02252017 will include a. This, lxn 898, software purchased after 02252017 will include a program for the version 1. Intocircuit lcd 60w 12v 5a adapter charger for benq lcd monitors. Leixen vv 898 mobile dual band transceiver 6174400470mhz test rx lorenzo candido. The programming cable is the same for the vv808vv808s and vv898. I downloaded from the leixen site the software vv 898 s v1. For 2, i can get the direct entry to work by using the stock leixen vv898s 107 software with a new configuration.
The usb cable driver needs to be installed, the programming software is available for windows pcs only, and you do need a username and password to run the program. Leixen lx vv898 free knowledge base the duck project. It has a help file called assistance topic not help. The lxn898 programmer is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. Buy sainsonic vv898e 6174400480mhz car radio 60db 5w10w25w scambler 2. Leixen vv 898 dualband 6174400470mhz 10w mobile car radio transceiver about vv 898. Following several email exchanges with leixen and the seller, im still unsure whether ill get the programming cable or not. When running the software above, you will asked for a username and password. Resetting leixen vv898e and programming weatherstation. Recently released from leixen in china, the vv 898 is their latest dual band vhfuhf mobile rig.
Leixen leixen vv898s fcc ce 2m 70cm dual band car mobile. Previously i posted about manually programming the new leixen vv898 from radioddity, and tonight had the opportunity to program the radio using chirp and the programming cable radioddity just sent me. After a bit of research, i then tried chirp jetstream jt270mh. Leixen vv 898 digital has anyone here tried to use fldigi with this radio. Tyt thuv3r chirp program seems to access radio but writes empty. Leixen vv 898s fcc ce uhf vhf dual band car mobile radio 25w10w5w tripower. With ctcss, dtmf, 1750hz burst tone, vox, 199 channels, channel steps 2.
This page is maintained by amateur radio operator nick, m0nfe. Usb programming cable for leixen vv898, jetstream jt270m. Qtdqt dec and qtdqt enc are the ctcss codes i have these in my wouxun kg816 software. Leixen vv898s is the new release of the ultracompact dualband mobile transceiver for vhf and uhf, dual reception and dual display, covering rx and tx from 6174mhz and 400480mhz in fm analog. Vv898 user ham password 89812345 jt270m user jet password 12345678 the software is very basic and straight forward and i was able to get my 20 initial channels of interest programmed in about 15 minutes. I would expect that it is the same as the vv808 cable im expecting. Leixen vv898s fcc ce uhf vhf dual band car mobile radio 25w10w5w tripower. Leixen vv898 pinout and programming the leixen vv898 is a small, dualband, 10w capable radio intended for mobileportable use on 2m and 70cm. Lxn 898 programming software radio option setting screens common 1 and common 2 use these screens to customize other set menu features of the radio.
I encountered the same issues when trying chirp with leixen and luiton settings for various 898 variants. Leixen vv808 single band 2m 10 watt mobile my related vv808 links. Havent tried on on packet, but it should work at 1200, maybe even 2400. So, i have a jetstream jt270m, which is the same radio as a leixen vv 898, and it uses an rj45 jack for the microphone and for programming. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. Radio programming software for the leixen vv 898 the lxn 898 programmer is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. Mar 20, 2015 this is an unboxing and brief overview of the leixen vv 898 dual band mobile two way radio available from leixen vv 8. Leixen lx vv898 dual band vhfuhf 6174400470mhz 10w two way radio mobile transceiver amateur ham radio. I downloaded chirp, plugged in the cable, and downloaded the settings from my radio. Oct, 2014 the leixen vv 898 is a fun radio, let me be clear about that. The other end has a usb plug which connects to the pcs usb port. Leixen leixen vv898 fcc dual band mobile radio 10w. The software requires a user name and password for access. Leixen vv898 mobile dual band transceiver 6174400470mhz test rx lorenzo candido.
I still cant work out what is meant by some of the headings. Need a clear understood manual for the leixen lx vv898 dual band vhfuhf. Leixen programming cable for vv808 and vv898 a couple of notes. Here youll find information about my station, and various articles ive written about amateur radio.
Vv898 leixen vv898 with battery pack december 9, 2015 amateur radio dual band ham radio hand held configuration leixen vv898 leixen vv898 vhfuhf dual band mobile. Recently released from leixen in china, the vv898 dual band vu mobile transceiver, it has highlow tx power selectable of 10 watts or 4 watts and it has some nice features, least of all its tiny size 120x90x40mm and very low price about. Lexen vv898 dual band vhfuhf 10w dtmf mobile transceiver. Carry your vv 898psp backpack radio just as designed with a back pack bag from leixen. Uv898, uv898s, uv998, uv998s, jt270m, lx809 difference description. One look at the leixen vv898 and you can tell it isnt just another. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product.
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