The cable contains a usb to serial converter, so the radio appears as a com port on the pc. With 199 memory channels, and up to 10 watts of power, the vv 898 is tiny transceiver that delivers big for little cost. Some of the earlier versions of the leixen program software like 1. Usb programming cable for leixen lx vv808s vv898 car. Uv898, uv898s, uv998, uv998s, jt270m, lx809 difference description. I downloaded chirp, plugged in the cable, and downloaded the settings from my radio. When you live far enough away from rf pollution, you might get away with this leixen. Leixen vv 898 mobile dual band transceiver 6174400470mhz test rx lorenzo candido. I encountered the same issues when trying chirp with leixen and luiton settings for various 898 variants. Ea7lx comments that there is a new version of the vv898 software. Hi all, newly purchased a leixen vv898e dualband rig and have downloaded the leixen programming software from their site along with the driver.
User manual, miklor, leixen, vv898, vv808, vv808s, radio, ham, drivers, software, accessories. Leixen vv 898s fcc ce uhf vhf dual band car mobile radio 25w10w5w tripower. Need a clear understood manual for the leixen lx vv 898 dual band vhfuhf gerry bailey w6cou 20180611. Second hand leixen vv898 dual band fm mobile transceiver. Looking to build a simple repeater to overcome some geography issues near me. With 199 memory channels, and up to 10 watts of power, the vv898 is tiny transceiver that delivers big for little cost.
Apart from a small hand held vhfuhf radio i havent got around to getting one. Leixen lx vv 898 dual band vhfuhf 6174400470mhz 10w two way radio mobile transceiver amateur ham radio. The vv 898sp is nice with the battery pack inside the case. Oct, 2014 the leixen vv 898 is a fun radio, let me be clear about that. 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. Recently the vv898 has been added to the chirp software compatibility list. Comes complete with radio bracket and keypad microphone we only supply the leixen vv 898s label instead of uv25hx label. Its less than half the size of a conventional mobile two way radio and at just over 11 ounces, its also lightweight, but dont let its tiny footprint fool you. Leixen vv898 dual band fm mobile transceiver with programmi. Describe your experience with the leixen vv898 and tell us why you give it the rating you did required.
Leixen combined their microcompact, 25 watt dual band uhfvhf mobile radio with a powerful 12a liion rechargeable battery and put it all in a sturdy chassis you can fit in your pack or emergency bag for use anytime, anywhere. Vv8sc software and cable for all leixen transceivers. This, lxn898, software purchased after 02252017 will include a program for the version 1. I downloaded from the leixen site the software vv 898 s v1. Leixen leixen vv898 fcc dual band mobile radio 10w. Setting the radios internal clock the clock syncing feature was added to radios with v1. 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.
Ill post a couple of pictures and more later, but i will say i was a little surprised to see a leixen vv898. The transmitter section could use some extra filtering. So i am now in a deadlock that i cant program the radio anymore. Leixen vv 898 digital has anyone here tried to use fldigi with this radio. Vv898s dual band 6174400470mhz 25w mobile transceiver. The original manual was updated in september, making it a bit more fluid.
Newest leixen vv898sp 25w ultra compact backpack radio whats better than making the leixen vv898 into a gobox. The vv898 plus dual band radio provides you read more. Meet the leixen vv 898, the extremely compact dual band uhfvhf mobile radio. Jun 04, 2014 leixen programming cable for vv 808 and vv 898. I have eventually got the driver loaded and the program works okay, but i am wondering if anyone else has experience of this software. When i upload the channels are populated with frequencies and data that are not in the chirp file and non of the chirp data is transfered. Each piece of software works with a specific radio making it easy for you to handle the radios features without having to wade through those that dont apply. Meet the leixen vv898, the extremely compact dual band uhfvhf mobile radio thats also extremely affordable. Jun 20, 2014 by simonthewizard june 20, 2014 6174 2m 400470 70cm affordable radios amateur radio keeping it real leixen made in china moonraker limited pmr446 vv898 yagi antennas. We all use 3 wt handhelds but we cant get connection from one side of this hill to the other plus through all the pine trees on both sides. The other end has a usb plug which connects to the pcs usb port. New firmware version on the leixen vv898s, closed, 01242017. Review leixen vv898 aka jetstream jt270m worldwidedx radio.
Recently released from leixen in china, the vv898 is their latest dual band vhfuhf mobile rig. Vv898e plus backpackable portable dual band car mobile radio vhfuhf 25w us. Introducing the leixen vv898sp, the mobile backpack transceiver you can take. 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 consider the leixen vv898 a crossover transceiver fitting a niche market. Manualslib has more than 4 leixen manuals checkout popular leixen categories transceiver manuals. I know a lot of people use chirp the help function in the software does not work and so i am having to guestimate. Leixen vv898sp portable dual band transceiver moonraker. Lease functioncan program lease time of the radio at a exact time 34. 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. Software password when running the software above, you will asked for a username and password. Recently released from leixen in china, the vv 898 is their latest dual band vhfuhf mobile rig. Introducing the leixen vv898sp, the mobile backpack transceiver you can take virtually anywhere you need it. Aug 31, 2016 problem with leixen vv898e dual band transceiver loss of communication with keypad on power up failure of key to transmitt correct dtmf code.
Recently, both the vv898 and jt270m have been added to the chirp software compatibility list. 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. 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 leixen vv898s fcc ce 2m 70cm dual band car mobile. The management works very hard to make sure the community is running the best software, best. One look at the leixen vv898 and you can tell it isnt just another mobile radio. Usb programming cable for leixen vv898, jetstream jt270m. Sensitivity is very good, but an occasional stray pager might appear if. Second hand leixen vv 898 dual band fm mobile transceiver.
I made a couple of changes, and uploaded the changes back to the radio. This, lxn 898, software purchased after 02252017 will include a program for the version 1. Leixen vv898sp 25w dualband analog radio backpack rig. Maybe i want a job writing this software, because those people must. 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. Nice clear bright lcd display, fantastic crisp clear audio, supplied mobile bracket, microphone, dc lead and handbook. Buy leixen lx vv898 dual band vhfuhf 6174400470mhz 10w two.
Our standard cable uses the silabs cp2102 usb to serial chipset. We have 1 leixen vv898 manual available for free pdf download. Usb programming cable for leixen lx vv 808s vv 898 car mobile radio. It will synchronize the radios internal clock with your pc.
I have done some searching and found the microphone pinout, but i have not found any documentation for this. Leixen vv898 pinout and programming the leixen vv898 is a small, dualband, 10w capable radio intended for mobileportable use on 2m and 70cm. 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. Memories upload to unexpected locations on leixen vv. 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 vv898 features 199 programmable channels with channel scanning, dual watch, ctcssdcs encodedecode, dtmf and 1750. After a bit of research, i then tried chirp jetstream jt270mh. Leixen lx vv898 free knowledge base the duck project. The software on the leixen site asks for an id when you run it, then closes. 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 with ctcss, dtmf, 1750hz burst tone, vox, 199 channels, channel steps 2. What a great entry level dual band rig, with only 25 watts it is ideal for the new foundation pass holders. Meet the leixen vv898, the extremely compact dual band uhfvhf mobile radio.
The default username is ham all lower case and the password is 89812345. With 199 memory channels and up to 10 watts of power, the vv898 is a tiny transceiver that delivers big for little cost. I can read with chirp and it looks i can write but nothing will be changed in the radio. This little radio packs a punch on both uhf and vhf bands with only 10w of operation. Program, miklor, leixen, vv898, vv808, vv808s, radio, ham, drivers, software, accessories leixen vv 898 specifications miklor vv808 vv808s outdoors hunting camping shtf gmrs radio communications antenna battery electronics scanners digital computer software hardware laptop ipad iphone ebay music radio. Cannot get stock programming software to work, unfortunately. Newest leixen vv898sp 25w ultra compact backpack radio. Simple to use, no frills full 2m and 70cm dualband mobile. I have also tried the leixen software and although my radio shows a label saying it is running version 1. The lxn898 software will allow you to program memory channels and menu settings of the leixen vv898, vv898s, and vv898st radios.
Updated software ea7lx comments that there is a new version of the vv898 software. Rt systems software works with windows 7, windows 8, windows 8. Leixen lx vv898 two way mobile ham radio copper electronics. Leixen vv 898 dualband 6174400470mhz 10w mobile car radio transceiver about vv 898. Programming the leixen vv898 with chirp circuit crush.
Small size with plenty of features make it great for a go box, boat or small vehicle. The new leixen vv898s is the new 25w tripower version of the 10w vv898. A little recovery console magic got them going again. Software and cable for leixen vv898 user name ham password 89812345. Will probably take a few days to hack up a module to try out. The lxn 898 software will allow you to program memory channels and menu settings of the leixen vv 898, vv 898s, and vv898st radios. 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. So you would think id have a amateur radio in my work vehicle. Chirp accepts the 898 selection when programming an 898s, but skews the power levels and bandwidth selection. 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 your pc. Leixen vv898e plus 6174400480mhz dual band car two way radio 2025w.
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