Was pretty easy to convert a MD380 codeplug file and get it working. Three contacts right off the bat. Solidly built. Love the radio!

Living in the Northeast we have both UHF and VHF DMR repeaters depending on where you are. Maine VHF, MA&NH UHF & VHF, VT & CT UHF. I have had the radio for a week now i am pleased with the operation and programing. Over the air audio reports have been very good.

Overall this is a great radio. Not only does it look good, it feels like it can take a beating. Transmissions sound good and the audio quality is good as well. The trackball takes a little bit of getting used to. The only complaint I have (which I let Buy Two Way Radios know about) is a problem I have seen with other dual band radios I own. I use a certain channel with a receive frequency of 156.000 with a code guard. With the MD-2017 on this channel I get a constant RX indication, thus unable to TX due to the user unchangeable busy channel lockout . Seems to be the radio is causing internal interference as the issues persists with no antenna installed, tight squelch etc. I have the same issue with the Wouxun KG-UV8D and the Baofeng UV-5R. Seems like Boafeng did something with the GT-3 as the problem isn't there. Hopefully TYT can do something with future firmware updates as this is one of my primary work channels.

It's a solid radio. It feels good to handle, and I've had good performance with local repeaters. I'm new to DMR and I like it. Programming isn't bad at all if you use an existing code plug. I used an MD380 code plug, it's great that the MD2017 can just import one and use it. Also with the recent update to CSV contacts you can load 100,000 contacts and display call signs.

I'm fortunate that in the KC MO area where I live there is a growing and supportive ham community for DMR. I ordered this radio to take advantage of the large number VHF repeaters available in the KC area as well as the growing list of digital UHF repeaters. The radio is well built and as sturdy and thick as the 380/390 models. The user interface is a bit different than the 390 and 380 models though . (I own the 390). The 2017 has a track ball like the old Blackberrys. The track ball is very sensitive and I prefer to navigate with the buttons instead. It has more buttons that one can configure using the software and I like their placement and variety. This radio version is more radio programmable but using the software is still recommended. One thing that I was not happy to see was that the batteries between the 389/390 models and the 2017 models are not interchangeable. They are the same capacity however. Also, the programming cable is different. Instead of a two pin plug, it is a more Apple Mac or Surface type connector. It is solid and works perfect though. Programming is a different animal for DMR and it's own subject. Suffice it to say that once I loaded my code plugs the radio worked exactly like it should. Reception is good so far but I've not given it extensive testing. Very happy with the radio overall and will be buying more in the future for my kids who are know licensed.

I didn't like the product and I sold it right away to an eager, local recipient. That's not why I withheld a star though . . . I tried to buy one of the older TYT handhelds that should be off everyone's radar now because of the MD-2017 and they are holding firm on what now seem like high prices. Every other store is starting to lower them except this store. I've rarely found anything cheaper elsewhere but when it comes to the 380 and 390, Buytwowayradios has fallen flat on their face with the highest prices around.

I have had MD-2017 for two weeks. So far the positives outweigh negatives and I have referred several Ham friends to your company.

I have been buying and using TYT radio products for several years. I previously purchased both UHF and 220 mhz mobile units produced by the company. The MD-2017 seems to be of equal quality and performance as my earlier TYT products. Looking forward to the release of the MD-9600 mobile unit.

I own two 380's that are very solid radios so I decided to try the MD-2017. Very pleased with radio, easy to use and program. I replaced the antenna with a Diamond SRH77CA and it greatly improved the receive and transmit capabilities.

Excellent audio, and button assignment I like. Dual Band a plus. Programming files such as Contacts csv, I am having continuing issues. But I will figure it out. Oh, running the radio via OpenSpot currently. Happy so far. Awaiting spare batteries for this radio and battery eliminator.