After a bit of research, i then tried chirp jetstream jt270mh. 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. Dec 30, 2014 previously we showed how to program the leixen vv 898 from the front panel, this time we are using chirp software and a usb cable. Recently, both the vv898 and jt270m have been added to the chirp software compatibility list. For 2, i can get the direct entry to work by using the stock leixen vv898s 107 software with a new configuration. You will be asked for the port number, vendor leixen, and the model vv898.
To install the application from the daily build branch, i. With 199 memory channels, and up to 10 watts of power, the vv898. Reviews for software and cable for leixen vv898 user name ham password 89812345. Lexen vv898 dual band vhfuhf 10w dtmf mobile transceiver. Newest leixen vv898sp 25w ultra compact backpack radio.
Programming the leixen vv898 with chirp circuit crush. Rt systems radio programming software lxn898usb free. 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. Recently the vv898 has been added to the chirp software compatibility list. The lxn898 software will allow you to program memory channels and menu settings of the leixen vv898, vv898s, and vv898st radios. Considering its small size, weight and unassuming looks, when you take a closer look at the leixen vv 898, in some ways it seems even better. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources. So in summary as a rather impatient user of 1 week using the rig it was, at first, disappointing but for the price and in the spirit of ham radio i would definitely recommend the vv 898.
Leixen vv898sp 25w dual band manpack mobile transceiver backpack radio whats better than making the leixen vv898 into a gobox. Leixen vv 898 and the leixen programming software when joining hamradioforum you will get a confirmation email which you need to respond to. 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. Rt systems radio programming software makes it easy for you to set up the memory channels and other menu parameters in your radio. The leixen vv 898sp comes with a dtmf hand microphone, ac adapter, microphone hanger, hardware, owners manual. Leixen vv898sp read from radio issue radioreference. I can read with chirp and it looks i can write but nothing will be changed in the radio. 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. The small speaker is a little on the high pitched side. The small speaker is a little on the high pitched side, but i use an external speaker anyway. Leixen vv898s uhfvhf 25w dual band mobile twoway radio. Leixen 898s manual download read online leixen vv898sp manual leixen vv898e leixen gx v1 leixen vv898 sp user manual leixen note programming software leixen vv898 mobile radio backpack conversion kitleixen vv 25 leixen vv898 v1. Leixen vv898sp 25w dual band manpack mobile transceiver. Oct, 2014 the leixen vv 898 is a fun radio, let me be clear about that.
Describe your experience with the leixen vv898 and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. The leixen vv898 is a fun radio, let me be clear about that. Leixen leixen vv898sp uhf vhf dual band backpack mobile. Apparently leixen caught wind of this idea, because they did just that, with the launch of two new variations of this micro mobile, the leixen. This one is the 25watt version 5w 10w 25w 2 banks of channels, about 100 each and you can set it to band plan a must here in oz its a very basic radio, and to program it for. I downloaded from the leixen site the software vv 898 s v1. Programming the qyt kt8900 with software aided by chirp. This, lxn 898, software purchased after 02252017 will include a program for the version 1. 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. Leixen vv898sp uhfvhf dual band mobile backpack two way radio. Im using a leixen vv 898 which is the same radio i refer to it as a crossover radio.
Jan 10, 2018 resetting leixen vv898e and programming weatherstation john zonneveld. Resetting leixen vv898e and programming weatherstation john zonneveld. Meet the leixen vv898s, the extremely compact dual band uhfvhf mobile radio thats also extremely affordable. 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. Leixen lx vv898 free knowledge base the duck project. The transmitter section could use some extra filtering. New leixen vv 898sp 25w vhf uhf dual band manpack transceiver. The short press of the m key can only be defined in the programming software, since its default behavior is to access the vv898 setup menu. Leixen vv898 and the leixen programming software hi all, newly purchased a leixen vv898e dualband rig and have downloaded the leixen programming software from. 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. I cannot find any setting that will enabledisable this behavior.
Introducing the leixen vv898sp, the mobile backpack transceiver you can take virtually anywhere you need it. Whats better than making the leixen vv898 into a gobox. 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. The leixen vv898 seems like a plain, low power unimpressive little radio, but it really does have a lot to offer. Leixen vv 898 digital has anyone here tried to use fldigi with this radio. You can then access them directly in mr mode, using the channel updown buttons or the numeric keypad. Software and cable for leixen vv898 user name ham password 89812345 software is specific to the radio. So you would think id have a amateur radio in my work vehicle. Recently the vv898 has been added to the chirp software. Leixen leixen vv898s fcc ce 2m 70cm dual band car mobile. What a great entry level dual band rig, with only 10 watts it is ideal for the new foundation pass holders. What a great entry level dual band rig, with only 25 watts it is ideal for the new foundation pass holders.
Describe your experience with the leixen vv 898 and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Leixen vv 898 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. When you live far enough away from rf pollution, you might get away with this leixen. Now run the chirp program it will be on your programs menu click radio on the menu, and choose download from radio.
Even though the vv898 and the vv898s 25 watt radio are identical in function, each has a different firmware version and are not compatible programming wise. It will synchronize the radios internal clock with your pc. The leixen vv898, i learned through googling the universe, is supported in the daily build branch of the chirp software. For 2, i can get the direct entry to work by using the stock leixen vv 898s 107 software with a new configuration. After initial problems with drivers dont let windows autoinstall, install off the disc it makes working with the radio so much better. When i asked for the software i was pointed to the manufacturers website. I have done some searching and found the microphone pinout, but i have not found any documentation for this. Previously we showed how to program the leixen vv898 from the front panel, this time we are using chirp software and a usb cable. A programming cable option is recommended to buy together. Is it a 125w pep powerhouse icom mobile or a feature rich wouxun kguv920pa.
The leixen software is a bit different than chirp, but not much of a learning curve. I encountered the same issues when trying chirp with leixen and luiton settings for various 898 variants. Comes complete with radio bracket and keypad microphone we only supply the leixen vv 898s label instead of uv25hx label. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Any issues with signup please use contact us button at bottom of any page. 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. The radio was supplied with a programming cable but no software. With ctcss, dtmf, 1750hz burst tone, vox, 199 channels, channel steps 2. Apart from a small hand held vhfuhf radio i havent got around to getting one. Carry your vv 898psp backpack radio just as designed with a back pack bag from leixen. 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. Software password when running the software above, you will asked for a username and password. The lxn898 programmer is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of. If someone is willing to continue working on this, i will do what i can to provide files.
The leixen vv 898 seems like a plain, low power, unimpressive little radio, but it really does have a lot to offer. Need a clear understood manual for the leixen lx vv898 dual band vhfuhf. Resetting leixen vv898e and programming weatherstation. Chirp programming software for your amateur radio maxton. The default username is ham all lower case and the password is 89812345. Software and cable for leixen vv898 user name ham password 89812345 <. Lxn898 programming software for the leixen vv898 rx dcs dcs polarity tx power skip dtmf busy channel lockout ptt id talk around vox tail cut apro comment receive frequency. Im using a leixen vv898 which is the same radio i refer to it as a crossover radio. Recently released from leixen in china, the vv 898 is their latest dual band vhfuhf mobile rig. Considering its small size, weight and unassuming looks, when you take a closer look at the leixen. 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. Bare in mind though that the software is specific for each version of the radio. Setting the radios internal clock the clock syncing feature was added to radios with v1.
Leixen combined their microcompact dual band uhfvhf mobile radio with a powerful 6a liion rechargeable battery and. Newest leixen vv898sp 25w ultra compact backpack radio whats better than making the leixen vv898 into a gobox. The lxn 898 software will allow you to program memory channels and menu settings of the leixen vv 898, vv 898s, and vv898st radios. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products. Introducing the leixen vv898sp, the mobile backpack transceiver you can take. We all use 3 wt handhelds but we cant get connection from one. From the beginning, many hams suggested using the vv898 in a gobox. Meet the leixen vv898, the extremely compact dual band uhfvhf mobile radio thats also extremely affordable. Leixen vv 898s fcc ce uhf vhf dual band car mobile radio 25w10w5w tripower. So i am now in a deadlock that i cant program the radio anymore. Looking to build a simple repeater to overcome some geography issues near me.
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