In the left-hand menu tree of the CPS, look for or Optional Setting .
AnyTone radios like the AT-D878UV and AT-D578UV allow for extensive screen customization, including the ability to upload custom standby background images and power-on boot screens.
: Hardcode your FCC call sign and name directly into the background wallpaper so it remains visible at all times.
Simply uploading the image doesn't always activate it. You may need to tell the radio to use your "Custom" image instead of the "Default" one. Optional Settings and change the Standby BK Picture anytone background images
Resize the image dimensions to exactly . Step 2: Save as a 24-Bit BMP Go to File > Save As . Select BMP picture as the file type.
: Create a simple text-based graphic with your callsign for easy identification.
In : Click Save As -> BMP Picture -> Choose 24-bit Bitmap ( .bmp; .dib) from the dropdown list. In the left-hand menu tree of the CPS,
For simple changes, the on-radio menu is fine. However, the CPS is more powerful as it's necessary for loading new images onto the radio, for assigning per-channel backgrounds, and for managing your radio settings in bulk from a computer. The CPS settings will override any on-radio settings.
Proponents of the QRZ wallpaper argue that it is a security and identification feature.
For radios with full-color TFT displays, like the newer AT-D890UV, the potential for high-resolution image customization is even greater. Simply uploading the image doesn't always activate it
Bold text featuring your call sign and country flag.
Customizing your ham radio makes the operating experience more personal and functional. For owners of AnyTone handheld and mobile dual-band radios, changing the standby screen background is one of the most popular visual upgrades.
Show off your local ARRL or emergency management (ARES/RACES) club emblem.
Add 2% monochromatic noise. This prevents "color banding"—those ugly stripes that appear on low-quality gradient backgrounds.
Setting different backgrounds for multiple channels can consume more of the radio's memory. While modern AnyTone models have generous storage, it's worth keeping this in mind if you plan to assign unique images to hundreds of channels.