HEADS UP! As a Ham, I have many radios! I have the UV5R- UV2 ver- and the Tri-bander! Although the 5R is the most used! I had the software crap out ON ALL 3 RADIOS! The Tri-bander SET to the local 2Meter freq, transmits 440 when pressing the PTT! YEAH! I get these are cheap radios ! I have Kenwoods that are 40 yrs older and work fine! BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU BUY! The UV-2 and Tri has less than 2 hours operating time on them! BUY something more dependable FOR THE BUG-OUT BAG !!!!!!!!!! ( until this recent discovery, I recommended these to people ! ) Also, for the other commenter- NO! You cannot transmit ON GMRS freqs with these according to the FCC! I have that license too! PLease get LICENSED since it is much easier today than it was Years Ago! Take the Practice Test @ The FCC ! IT COSTS NOTHING ! Thanks !
I have a Yaesu FT 530 HT that I bought new over 30 years ago and it still works as new. I now have an FT70DR a TIDH8 a TYT 88. Yes the UV5R is a cheap radio. I think for the money the TID H8 is a good radio. Time will tell if it lasts 30 years.
From Mick: @TM-el3rr, thanks for watching and hope the units work out for you. It’s amazing how much these units can do for such a cheap price, but I wouldn’t give up my ICom.
From Mick: @kchaney56, thanks for watching that’s great your kids are into ham radio. My dad had been trying to get me to get my license for years, finally got it last year. 73’s
@HelloNotMe9999: I took your advice and purchased a TD-H3. I like it - go check out the review video on Portie's Garage!!! ua-cam.com/video/KxzX0COzn38/v-deo.html
From Mick: @echohunter4199 thanks for watching and i appreciate the nice comment. On Friday we are dropping another radio review. TD-H3 which has a great repeater programming option. 73’s
From Mick: @sellC2964, thanks for watching, I never noticed the wind chimes, I’ll have to think about that if I do other videos from the porch. Good insight, thanks.
From Mick @jimmybaker7479, thanks for the info. I was just playing with the radio and figured that out. Better late than never. Sorry for making everyone listen to 1, 1, 1, 1, ……..even I found that annoying.
Ya if you wanna give up your 4 amendment rights sure get ya license. Just know when fcc wants to enter to check your gear you cant deny or u go to jail which is a clear violation of your right without a warrant but they dont need it when you get your license
From Mick: @marcchinnock5525, I have not used the UV 17R Pro and UV 21 Pro. I like both Baofengs that I have and really like a new one TD-H3, check out our review video just released: TIDRadio vs. Baofeng: TD-H3 vs UV-5R....Tell Me Who Wins!!!! ua-cam.com/video/KxzX0COzn38/v-deo.html
Mmm, no. I've had to take it apart and fix it three times already. then I binned it and got a Diamond Telescopic. The couple cap in the antenna breaks away with even minor knocks or bumps.
From Mick: @geoffroberts1126, thanks for watching, I have also had better luck with better antennas on most if not all my radios. That’s part of the fun of the hobby always building better antennas, 73’s
From Mick: Thanks for watching @user-ki3dj9pu9y. I have found that if you take your time and look around you can find some good bundles. But make sure you look closely at what you are getting sometimes they are off brand. Image that quality.
From Mick: Yes the UV-5R and UV-5RM Plus have alpha tagging you can display for each memory channel. I programmed in a name for each channel noting a repeater location using the CHIRP Software and then went through the radio menu to switch to display name in lieu of the frequency.
@@Portie2216 that's too bad. I have a license for both and like having an all in one radio. I really use GMRS more than ham. Those channels are much more active in my area. Glad you tested it, I almost bought one. Thank you!
From Mick: @flynlow43, glad to help, I don’t hear much on the GMRS around here. I wonder if “unlocking “ the radio would allow transmitting, but would be worried about accidentally transmitting on wrong frequencies, or with wrong wattage.
From Mick: Thanks for watching the video @Oldsmobile69! I would never give up my Icom or Yaesu, but it is amazing how much those low cost radios do. Let's see how long they last! 73.s
From Mick: I’ve hit a repeater 36 miles away but distance all depends on line of sight, obstructions, hills, trees, buildings, etc. I would guess radio to radio through woods 1.5- 2 miles.
HEADS UP! As a Ham, I have many radios! I have the UV5R- UV2 ver- and the Tri-bander! Although the 5R is the most used! I had the software crap out ON ALL 3 RADIOS! The Tri-bander SET to the local 2Meter freq, transmits 440 when pressing the PTT! YEAH! I get these are cheap radios ! I have Kenwoods that are 40 yrs older and work fine! BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU BUY! The UV-2 and Tri has less than 2 hours operating time on them! BUY something more dependable FOR THE BUG-OUT BAG !!!!!!!!!! ( until this recent discovery, I recommended these to people ! ) Also, for the other commenter- NO! You cannot transmit ON GMRS freqs with these according to the FCC! I have that license too! PLease get LICENSED since it is much easier today than it was Years Ago! Take the Practice Test @ The FCC ! IT COSTS NOTHING ! Thanks !
I have a Yaesu FT 530 HT that I bought new over 30 years ago and it still works as new. I now have an FT70DR a TIDH8 a TYT 88. Yes the UV5R is a cheap radio. I think for the money the TID H8 is a good radio. Time will tell if it lasts 30 years.
Check out the Baofeng AR-5RM. It's supposedly an unlocked version of the new one.
From Mick: @GaryTrujilo-mh7el, thanks for watching and giving me the heads up on the new radio. I’m might have to check it out. 73’s.
Dies the 8w do gmrs transmit 462mhz i already have the other one
From Mick: @bradyseitz2883 - the specifications for the UV-5R 8W indicate max frequency of 450 MHz
You can get a usbc battery for the uv5r
From Mick: It's great!!! New products come off the line all the time!
7-16-2024 Thanks for the vid, returning my one UV5R today and getting two of the 5RMs for $47.99. Prime Day special. Great comparison.
From Mick: @TM-el3rr, thanks for watching and hope the units work out for you. It’s amazing how much these units can do for such a cheap price, but I wouldn’t give up my ICom.
bao feng makes more radios than any one else in the world, very inexpensive and works very well.. made in China. by excellent engineers...
So far so good!
The TidRadio TD-H3 is even better.
From Mick:
Thanks for watching @HelloNotMe9999, I’ll have to look into that radio
The H3 and H8 are excellent radios. Going to give my baofeng's to my kids.
From Mick:
@kchaney56, thanks for watching that’s great your kids are into ham radio. My dad had been trying to get me to get my license for years, finally got it last year. 73’s
Both of my h3s are junk... the squelch tail makes them pretty much unuseable. I had 3, gave one away. Ill take my baofengs any day.@@kchaney56
@HelloNotMe9999: I took your advice and purchased a TD-H3. I like it - go check out the review video on Portie's Garage!!! ua-cam.com/video/KxzX0COzn38/v-deo.html
Thank you for taking time to make a great video, I appreciate it.
From Mick: @echohunter4199 thanks for watching and i appreciate the nice comment. On Friday we are dropping another radio review. TD-H3 which has a great repeater programming option. 73’s
The old 5r gets fm radio
From Mick: @What_Fred_Said I’m amazed at what this little thing can do for the price. Lots of features
Lose the wind chimes!
From Mick:
@sellC2964, thanks for watching, I never noticed the wind chimes, I’ll have to think about that if I do other videos from the porch. Good insight, thanks.
Almost as good as a Quansheng
From Mick: @TonyLing - I have not looked at a Quansheng yet. Just might have to!!!
@@Portie2216 What makes it is the open source firmware
Gonna have to look more into that!
You can just type the channel number in as long as you have a frequency saved in that slot, 001 for channel 1, 002 for channel 2 etc.
From Mick
@jimmybaker7479, thanks for the info. I was just playing with the radio and figured that out. Better late than never. Sorry for making everyone listen to 1, 1, 1, 1, ……..even I found that annoying.
What are the licensing requirements for these radios?
To listen, nothing. To transmit, a HAM license.
From Mick:
@matthewtaylor3301 is correct, listening is free but you will need at least a technician ham radio license to operate
@@Portie2216 Thanks for the information.
Ya if you wanna give up your 4 amendment rights sure get ya license. Just know when fcc wants to enter to check your gear you cant deny or u go to jail which is a clear violation of your right without a warrant but they dont need it when you get your license
@@Portie2216 You don't 'need' a license to operate it, but you should follow the FCC regulations and be licensed, but that is a whole nuther subject.
Have you tried the UV 17R Pro, & the UV 21 Pro?
From Mick: @marcchinnock5525, I have not used the UV 17R Pro and UV 21 Pro. I like both Baofengs that I have and really like a new one TD-H3, check out our review video just released: TIDRadio vs. Baofeng: TD-H3 vs UV-5R....Tell Me Who Wins!!!!
ua-cam.com/video/KxzX0COzn38/v-deo.html
Are the Baofeng UV5RM, UV17R Pro, & UV21RPro all comparable?
Will have to look into this - more product reviews coming, stay tuned!!!
UV17s are not good. Other B.f. radios are better.
You can easily unlock the both of them with no gaps.
From Mick:
@MikeSmith-fe3ng, thanks for the info, I’ll have to look into that.
use the antenna that comes with the radio for best performance... beware of all the anti-China bigotry
Mmm, no. I've had to take it apart and fix it three times already. then I binned it and got a Diamond Telescopic. The couple cap in the antenna breaks away with even minor knocks or bumps.
From Mick:
@geoffroberts1126, thanks for watching, I have also had better luck with better antennas on most if not all my radios. That’s part of the fun of the hobby always building better antennas, 73’s
37 bucks, jeez I got 2 for 40 with all the other junk and 2 hi gain antennas....
From Mick:
Thanks for watching @user-ki3dj9pu9y. I have found that if you take your time and look around you can find some good bundles. But make sure you look closely at what you are getting sometimes they are off brand. Image that quality.
Aren’t you so cool
Does it have alpha tagging
From Mick:
Yes the UV-5R and UV-5RM Plus have alpha tagging you can display for each memory channel. I programmed in a name for each channel noting a repeater location using the CHIRP Software and then went through the radio menu to switch to display name in lieu of the frequency.
Is this only able to tx on ham bands and not gmrs, like the uv5r is able to?
From Mick:
@flynlow43, I just tested one of the GMRS channels I had programmed and it did NOT transmit. That is good to know, thanks.
@@Portie2216 that's too bad. I have a license for both and like having an all in one radio. I really use GMRS more than ham. Those channels are much more active in my area. Glad you tested it, I almost bought one. Thank you!
From Mick:
@flynlow43, glad to help, I don’t hear much on the GMRS around here. I wonder if “unlocking “ the radio would allow transmitting, but would be worried about accidentally transmitting on wrong frequencies, or with wrong wattage.
Ba oh fung ,
Thanks for the tip!
uv5rm is garbage imo..eg;LOCKED & CANNOT BE UNLOCKED,,,,SENT MINE BACK!
@brucegreywolf - sorry you had issues. Thanks for letting us know - good to get feedback on these types of products!
Good reason
@@DARTHDANSAN I bought the AR5RM unlocked,, Much better
Baofeng time?! No daddy, no!
From Mick: Thanks for watching the video @Oldsmobile69! I would never give up my Icom or Yaesu, but it is amazing how much those low cost radios do. Let's see how long they last! 73.s
Hi, how many miles range can it reach?
From Mick: I’ve hit a repeater 36 miles away but distance all depends on line of sight, obstructions, hills, trees, buildings, etc. I would guess radio to radio through woods 1.5- 2 miles.
Today on Portie’s garage: a small piece of shit vs a bigger piece of shit.
Just trying out some cheaper equipment - honestly not too bad for the price!
Ive had one for 8 years and still works great