Anytone uv878
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Programming an Anytone UV-878 for DMR Repeater (Front Panel)
Overview
This guide walks through manually programming a DMR repeater into the Anytone UV-878 using the radio keypad (no CPS software required).
You will need:
- Repeater Frequency (RX/TX)
- Color Code (CC)
- Time Slot (TS1 or TS2)
- Talkgroup ID
- Your DMR ID
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Step 1: Create a Digital Channel
- Press the Menu button
- Go to: Channel → Add Channel
- Select an empty channel
Set the following:
- Channel Type: Digital
- Channel Name: (e.g. "DMR Local")
- RX Frequency: (Repeater output)
- TX Frequency: (Repeater input)
- Color Code: (provided by repeater)
- Time Slot: TS1 or TS2
Press Confirm/Save
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Step 2: Add a Contact (Talkgroup)
- Menu → Contacts → Talkgroup
- Select Add
Enter:
- Contact Name: (e.g. "TG 3100")
- Call Type: Group Call
- Call ID: (Talkgroup number, e.g. 3100)
Save the contact
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Step 3: Assign Contact to Channel
- Menu → Channel → Edit Channel
- Select your newly created channel
Set:
- Contact Name: Select the talkgroup you created
- TX Permit: Always (or Color Code Free depending on preference)
Save changes
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Step 4: Set RX Group List (Optional but Recommended)
- Menu → RX Group List → Add
Add desired talkgroups to the list
Then:
- Go back to Channel Edit
- Assign RX Group List to the channel
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Step 5: Set DMR ID
- Menu → Settings → Radio Settings → DMR ID
- Enter your personal DMR ID
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Step 6: Select Channel and Test
- Switch to Channel Mode
- Select your programmed channel
- Key up briefly to test access
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Tips
- Ensure you are within range of the repeater
- Verify Color Code and Time Slot match exactly
- Start with a known active talkgroup (e.g. statewide or local)
- If no audio, double-check RX Group List
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Common Example
Example configuration:
- RX: 449.500 MHz
- TX: 444.500 MHz
- Color Code: 1
- Time Slot: TS2
- Talkgroup: 3100 (USA Nationwide)
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Notes
Front panel programming is slower than using CPS software, but useful in the field or when making quick changes.
