AnyTone
AnyTone AT-778UV
The AT-778UV earns its place as one of the most beginner-friendly and wallet-friendly entries into mobile operation, but operators who anticipate growing into digital modes or deep channel libraries will outgrow it quickly.
Decision helper
Is this mobile radio right for you?
Yes, if you're…
- ✓First-time mobile rig buyers who want to keep costs low
- ✓Second or fleet vehicle installations where simplicity matters more than features
- ✓Operators whose local repeater network fits comfortably within 200 channels
- ✓CHIRP-friendly setups where quick programming is a priority
Skip it, if you're…
- ✕Anyone who plans to use DMR, D-STAR, or other digital voice modes
- ✕Operators who maintain large scan lists across many regions or repeater groups
- ✕Installations where 50W output is expected for longer path or mobile-to-mobile work
The good and the bad
What we like
- Rotatable TFT display accommodates a wide range of dashboard and console mounting positions
- CHIRP compatible with programming cable included in the box
- Selectable 25/15/5W output suits both full-power repeater work and low-power simplex
- Lighted keypad mic included, reducing initial accessory spend
- Clean, uncluttered menu system that beginners can navigate without a deep reference manual
What we don't
- Analog FM only; no DMR, D-STAR, System Fusion, or any digital protocol
- 200-channel memory is limiting for operators who monitor multiple repeater systems or travel regions
- 25W peak output trails the 50W ceiling of most mid-range mobiles in its size class
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Overview
The AT-778UV is aimed at the operator who wants a reliable analog FM mobile for a second vehicle, a fleet truck, or simply a first step up from handheld operation. Power output is selectable at 25, 15, or 5 watts, and the rotatable TFT display can be angled 180 degrees to suit dashboard or overhead mounting arrangements. CTCSS and DCS tones are fully supported, the keypad mic ships lit, and a cooling fan keeps the finals comfortable during longer transmissions.
With 200 channels and no digital mode support of any kind, the AT-778UV is strictly an analog rig. That limitation matters less than it sounds for everyday local repeater work, and CHIRP compatibility means getting those 200 channels populated is painless with any common programming cable. The included cable and mic lower the out-of-pocket barrier further, making the total acquisition cost one of the lowest in any dual-band mobile on the market.
Where it shows its price point is in memory depth and expandability. If you run scan lists across dozens of repeaters, 200 channels will fill quickly. There is no path to DMR, APRS, or any digital mode; this radio does exactly what analog FM requires and nothing more. For a commuter rig or a no-fuss secondary mobile, that is often precisely the right trade.
Specifications
| Price | $124.00 |
| Frequency bands | VHF, UHF |
| TX Power (High) | 25.00W |
| CHIRP compatible | Yes |
| color | Color LCD |
| unitCount | 1 |
Key Features
- Dual-band VHF/UHF (2m and 70cm) analog FM
- 25W transmit power, selectable to 15W or 5W
- 180-degree rotatable TFT color display
- 200-channel memory with CTCSS and DCS tone support
- Built-in cooling fan for sustained transmit duty
- CHIRP compatible; programming cable and lighted keypad mic included