AnyTone AT-D578UVIII Pro
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| Frequency | TX: 136-174 MHz (VHF), 400-480 MHz (UHF), 222-225 MHz (1.25m — III model only), RX: extended (AM airband receive on the III Plus variant) |
| Bands | 2m, 1.25m (222 MHz — III model), 70cm |
| TX power | 1 / 10 / 25 / 50 W (VHF 50/25/10W, UHF 45/25/10W ; 222 MHz ~5W. Four levels down to ~1W.) |
| Modes | FM (analog), DMR (Tier I and Tier II, TDMA dual time slot, Mototrbo Tier I/II compatible) |
| Weight | 1.2 kg (2.6 lb) - ~1200g (manufacturer figure — not independently verified from web sources). |
| Connector | SO-239 |
| Year | 2022 |
| antenna | SO-239 |
| mic | DTMF microphone (included) |
| bluetooth | built-in Bluetooth (optional BT-01 speaker mic) |
| usb | USB programming cable (included) |
| dc in | DC 13.8V |
| power req | DC 13.8V. Mobile/base station. |
Estimated (unverified): AMATEUR radio - FCC Technician-class license required to transmit; NOT GMRS, NOT license-free. MOBILE. Digital mode is DMR (Tier I + II, MOTOTRBO-compatible) - NOT D-STAR, NOT C4FM - plus analog FM. TRI-BAND: 2m / 1.25m (222 MHz) / 70cm. Power 50W VHF / 45W UHF (~5W on 220 MHz); also 25/10/1W. 1.77in color display; built-in Bluetooth (incl. wireless PTT); GPS; APRS (digital; Plus adds analog APRS + airband RX); DMR roaming; cross-band repeat; dual receive; 4000 channels; ~500k contacts. Complex CPS software. ~2021. Current.
A very capable DMR mobile: tri-band (2 m + 220 + 70 cm), DMR + analog simultaneous, GPS + APRS, and Bluetooth. It has a 1.77 in color TFT, 4000 channels, 200-500K contacts, real VFO (important for amateur use), full duplex, digital roaming, AM airband, and cross-band repeat. It is Part 90 certified (dual-band), with a free a dealer training course and a dealer support.
Programming is complex (CPS with a learning curve). Firmware updates require updating both the radio and the BT-01. Multiple model variants cause confusion (Pro vs Plus vs III). 220 MHz is 5 W only. No System Fusion or D-STAR (DMR only). Premium-priced for a DMR mobile. It weighs ~1200 g.
A capable amateur DMR mobile. The AT-D578UVIII Pro/Plus puts tri-band DMR+analog, GPS, APRS, Bluetooth, and 4000 channels into a mobile radio with real VFO operation. Little else in the amateur market matches this feature density at this price. The learning curve is real, but a dealer's free training course helps. If your area has DMR infrastructure, it is a strong mobile choice.
The AnyTone AT-D578UVIII Pro is a flagship amateur DMR mobile radio, widely regarded as one of the most capable digital mobiles in the hobby. Its digital mode is DMR (Tier I and II), which is not D-STAR and not C4FM. It also does analog FM. It is actually a tri-band radio, transmitting on 2 meters, 1.25 meters (220 MHz), and 70 centimeters, and requires an FCC Technician-class license or higher to transmit; it is not a GMRS or license-free radio.
The spec sheet is long: 50 watts on VHF (45 on UHF), a 1.77-inch color display, built-in Bluetooth (including a wireless PTT), GPS for APRS position reporting, DMR roaming, cross-band repeat, dual receive, and capacity for 4,000 channels and the full worldwide DMR contact database. Its main downside is a famously complex programming software with a steep learning curve. A newer "Plus" variant adds aviation-band receive and analog APRS.
It is current and a top pick for amateur DMR. For a D-STAR mobile (a different digital standard), see the Icom ID-4100A; for a budget DMR mobile, the TYT MD-9600.