TYT TH-9800

I currently, or used to, own several Yaesu, Icom, Alinco, Radioddity, and Baofeng radios. I think this is my second TYT. The TYT TH-9800D is performing very well but I've only had it for a few hours. It's not a cheap looking build and feels solid, so I expect it to last a while. (Knock on wood). The Chirp programming went well, though I always need to remember how to get to the finer details in Basic setup (which is usually staring me in the face). This is kind of a clone of a Yaesu FT-8900 at a reasonable price. The speaker sound is good, it has clean signal output, the display is bright, and it's a nice looking radio (it doesn't have quite the same ruggedized look of the Yaesu). One oddity, though... the box arrived without any tape or seal, so it may have been opened before or could be an open box display unit from somewhere. Quite happy with the purchase.

I am not sure what or why some of the feature ratings really apply. How do you judge sheerness or thickness? Well, the radio is not all that thick, maybe less than 2 inches. Size wise it is good for a mobile radio as it has the detachable front. But I am using it as a base station with a TekPower 23 amp power supply and it seems to be doing great. I have not tried other bands than VHF, but I did get the TYT Quad band antenna to go with it and It can pick up distant repeaters and Hams from neighoring states. Is is the second radio. The first one seemed to have a problem resetting when the PTT was pushed for more than a few seconds and It also seemed to be hard to turn on and off. Their slight push on the power button was taking more than the one second in the manual. However, this one seems to be doing really well as I mentioned. I would recommend it as there are not that many Quad band radios available for this price range. You could get one of the Quad Band radios which are 25 watts for about half the price, but then you may only get about 20 - 25 miles range.

Broke. It worked great for 3 months and now it won’t power on. I really liked the idea of this product as it filled a number niches in my radio game, but unfortunately it just stopped working and Amazon says “ Return and product support windows have closed Ordered on December 3, 2022”. I guess I should have gotten the 3 year protection plan. Kinda cool while it lasted. I used most of the features and I may take it to a local Amateur Radio Club and see if I can pay someone to fix it or if it’s just a parts radio now.

In my collection of ham radios, I have owned or currently own several Yaesu, Icom, Alinco, Radioddity, and Baofeng radios. Among these, the TYT TH-9800D is my second TYT radio. I have only had it for a few hours, but it has already impressed me with its performance. The TYT TH-9800D has a solid build quality that does not appear cheap. It feels well-constructed and durable, giving me confidence in its longevity. I am optimistic that it will last for quite some time. The Chirp programming process went smoothly, although I occasionally need a reminder of how to access specific details in the Basic setup menu. It's usually quite straightforward, but sometimes it takes a moment to locate the desired setting. This radio is often considered a clone of the Yaesu FT-8900, but it comes at a more reasonable price point. It features good speaker audio, clean signal output, and a bright display. The overall appearance of the radio is aesthetically pleasing, although it lacks the ruggedized look of the Yaesu. One peculiar aspect of my purchase was that the box arrived without any tape or seals. This led me to suspect that it may have been opened previously or could be an open-box display unit from a store. Despite this, I am highly satisfied with my purchase and look forward to using the TYT TH-9800D for my amateur radio activities.

The radio is ok for the price point. I like it better than the B-Tech 50x2. It has ok selectivity away from congested areas, but when I travel through more populated areas, I pick up chatter from other frequencies. I like to listen to railroad frequencies. When I am at home, I pick up most of the chatter from a rail yard over 30 miles away. When I get closer to that town, the radio is overpowered by the weather radio on a slightly higher frequency. This holds true in most areas I travel. The scan function is fair. The speed is ok for this type of radio. However, I frequently have to go back in and set the scan mode to "Busy" instead of "Time." Of the radios I have tried, this has been the better radio in the price range. For me, at home, it works fine...mobile, not as much. If you want a better radio, you will have to spend a little more. I will eventually put a better radio in my vehicle and this one will be good enough for home.

I use this mobile and at home. Excellent radio for the money. Plenty of power, does all 4 ham bands. (10m/6m/2m/70cm) Plus 446 PMR, and 11m CB Radio. Good on airband receive too. Most of the features of its Yaesu clone for 1/3 the money. Very sensitive on receive as well!