{"product_id":"captured-tyt-digital-radio-russian-position-recovery-with-veda-startup-screen","title":"🇺🇦 Captured TYT Digital Radio — Russian Position Recovery with Veda Startup Screen","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🇺🇦 Captured TYT Digital Radio with Spare Battery — Russian Position Recovery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaptured from a Russian position in Ukraine, this TYT handheld radio offers collectors a tangible example of communications equipment used during the war. Its worn casing, handwritten identification number and Russian-language display give this particular piece its distinctive character. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA spare battery is included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe radio appears to be a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTYT MD-UV390\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although the exact variant remains unconfirmed. This Chinese-made commercial model supports VHF\/UHF operation, analogue and DMR digital communications, individual and group calls, and communication through repeaters. These features allow users to communicate directly or through a wider radio network. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tyt888.com\/pro_info149.html\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer’s specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe MD-UV390 has documented use by Russian forces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A Russian military support organisation reported supplying 29 of these radios to a counter-drone unit operating on the Kharkiv front in November 2025, illustrating how commercially available equipment enters frontline service through volunteer supply networks. This does not establish which unit owned this particular radio. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kcpn.info\/reports\/%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%B9%D1%86%D1%8B-%D0%B3%D1%80%D1%83%D0%BF%D0%BF%D0%B8%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%BA%D0%B8-%D1%81%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B5%D1%80-%D0%B1%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B3%D0%BE%D0%B4%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%8F\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivery report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf particular interest to collectors is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“ВѢДА” (Veda) startup screen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, suggesting modified communications software. A Russian military communications account describes using the TYT\/Veda combination for communications at lower unit levels, with software intended to provide protected digital voice communication. The exact configuration of this handset has not been verified. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/telegram.me\/s\/zas_svo\/701?q=%23%D0%92%D0%B5%D0%B4%D0%B0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst-hand communications account\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe screen displays \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“656 1 мсб”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“1118”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a corresponding handwritten number on the casing. These preserved identifiers add to its interest, although they do not independently confirm its former unit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures visible in the photographs include a colour display, full numerical keypad, side push-to-talk button, belt clip and a removable TYT \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.4V, 3600mAh battery with USB-C charging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The radio comes with an additional spare battery, making two batteries in total.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The radio powers on to a Russian-language password prompt. Full transmitting and receiving operation has not been established, and battery capacity and runtime have not been tested. The antenna is absent in the photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn evocative addition to a collection of modern military communications equipment, retaining visible signs of use and its Russian-language configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💙💛 Your purchase supports \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUkraine UK Aid’s humanitarian work inside Ukraine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, helping people affected by the war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ukraine UK Aid","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58881198326141,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/7859\/4860\/files\/IMG_0506.jpg?v=1791725569","url":"https:\/\/ukraineukaid.org\/products\/captured-tyt-digital-radio-russian-position-recovery-with-veda-startup-screen","provider":"Ukraine UK Aid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}