I currently own 4 DTR-650’s, and got a chance to quickly look at a pair of DTR-700’s yesterday. After that short session and a quick glance at the user guide, can anyone confirm these features are not available (at least not as a default) on the DTR 600/700:
Ability to “alert”/ping a single radio
Date / Time Clock
OTA programming
Remote listen/disable
Anything other than the OEM antenna (no stubby available)
Looks like trying to pick up some more 650’s may be a better option than the new 700’s…
Going to answer my own questions, after some more hands on:
“Alert” feature - Gone. This seems like a downgrade. I like the option of letting someone know I need to speak to them - when they are ready - as opposed to having to hail them repeatedly verbally.
Date and Clock feature - Gone
OTA programming - Gone
Remote listen / disable - Gone
Antenna options - None at the moment
Also, the “Caller ID” functionality is gone. On the 550/650’s, when you call a single radio or a group, all other radios show the ID/name (if in contacts) of who is transmitting. Not anymore This seems like a major oversight!
So… 700’s for now, unless there is a firmware upgrade coming (rumor is there never will be…) other than some different tones and a color screen, seems like a downgrade from the 650, functionality wise.
This seems like a major oversight!