Updating the firmware for Anytone D-878UV is a simple process, very well described in the packages containing the new released software versions. But, there are few settings which, if are ignored, will create some confusions.

One of this is the "Startup Reset" option. This is placed in the Public > Optional Setting, in the left panel of the CPS software. By the default, any new firmware update sets this parameter to <Off>. That means the rebooting and reset of the transceiver, after the new firmware was written, will not work with the PTT+PF1 combination.

So, before starting the firmware update, use the CPS software version of the current firmware to setup "Startup Reset" to <On>. Then, close the current CPS version and run the CPS corresponding to the new firmware and start the upgrade, following the instructions mentioned in the provided distribution package. In the end, when the radio will…

• AT-D868/878 UV Mods: http://members.optuszoo.com.au/jason.reilly1/868mods.htm

• Software, firmware, support for AT-D878 UV:

1. http://www.miklor.com/D878/

2. http://www.wouxun.us/category.php?category_id=93

3. http://www.qx-tele.com/download.html

• AT-D878 UV DMR Support: http://d878uv.com/

1. Display failure after GPS Start Test issue

First major issue was a software failure after an auto activation of [Start Test] in [GPS] menu. At one point, during a DMR QSO, a GPS test was started and, in the end, the device was restarted. After restart, the display looks like in the picture below:

Basic radio functions were working perfectly, meaning receiving and transmitting. Also, switching between VFOs or programmed channels were not affected.

The GPS function was disabled and, after accessing the transceiver with the CPS software, I found that the APRS menu had disappeared.

As always in such situations, the first thought is to perform a factory initialization, which for AT-D878UV meaning to power-on the transceiver while the PTT and PF1 buttons are pressed simultaneously. Unfortunately, this procedure did not work, the portable starting always with the main booting sequence.

By default, in DMR mode, are displayed only the ID of the participants, in conversations. You can manually create a list with aliases, in Talk Groups or you can import the lists available on Internet.

There are two important differences between these options:

1. Using your manually edited list, with aliases, allows you selection of the desired ID, for a private call. But, you have to spend time to add new entries;

2. Using an imported list from Internet is the fastest way to have, at any time, the name and the callsign of almost any participant. But, this imported lists are not visible in your transceiver, so you will not be able to use an entry for a private call.

So, will be very useful to have both options: start with an imported Digital Contact List, downloded from Internet and, anytime you have an important corespondent, edit your own agenda in…