The AT-D878UVII Plus is good, but not perfect...

3-June-2022 - Reading time: ~1 minute

I really enjoy this radio. Coming from the TYT MD-UV380, this was a whole new world with regards to functionality. After using it for a little while now, I have found some items I hope the firmware devs would consider adding/fixing: 

• Use the APRS-modem as a KISS interface via the USB cable (for WinLink?)
• ... and via Bluetooth!
• Change SSID on the fly
• If assigning "APRS Type" to a key, bring up the menu instead of cycling through the modes. 
• ... same with GPS button
• ... same with DigiMoni button
• If assigning a "Dial" key and want to use that for private call, you press the key -> back -> enter -> then you end up in the same window, but for private call. This should be a choice when using the button. 
• SmartBeaconing, less frequent updates if position doesn't change. 
• CPS: Better talk group list when creating channels (type TG #)
• CPS: Auto frequency shift for channels (not only VFO mode) to make programming even quicker
• CPS: Copy/Paste or move more than one line at a time (in channels, zones and everything else with lists)

This list is not exhaustive and this post may be updated in the near future.