Unlincensed HAM radio operator. you lost me there. If you are Unlicensed you are not a HAM but a pirate. Nothing to brag about. Stop promoting illegal activities, that is childish behavior.
Sir, we prefer to be called *"undocumented H.A.M. radio operators"* , to call me anything else is racist and licensephobic and you should be ashamed of yourself.
@@TheNotaRubicon Childish. We have rules, they are the foundation of civilization and democracy. Children can't obey/won't rules and that's fine. For children. I bet you keep raising the 1'st, 2'nd and 4'th amendment when it suits you. I also bet you complain about these new generation mentality. Just stop promoting stupid games, play your own. You are not a HAM. That title is earned not assumed. We respect rules and the others. It's what we chose to do, it wasn't enforced upon us. it's not child's play.
Quick note on the "Scramble" function. Back in the 1980s i was involved with radios that had this as an option. We did not use it as it greatly reduced the useahle range on FM.
UPDATE: 3 hours after uploading this video, they raised the price by a few dollars! Sorry... Get your very own Radtel RT-470X here: amzn.to/3U5ufZ4 Get the Abree $10 Tactical GMRS antenna here: amzn.to/47E6uKO You can get the Programming cable that I use, that works on both Windows and MacOS, here: amzn.to/48Dsdnv
Just got mine today from Aliexpress and am very pleased with it, you get it to transmit on all channels by holding down the 8 and PTT button whilst turning it in, it goes in to what it calls expand (displayed on screen) mode
Mr. NotaRubicon sir, I have just purchased this handsome Radtel radio using your affiliate link below. As a licensed GMRS technician, and NON-Licensed HAM technician, I will get many uses, and speak many fars with this handsome radio. I hope my UV-5R does not get too jealous. I cannot wait to use it with GMRS/FRS channels to make the sad hams sad. (Not implying anyone should do this, or that Mr. NotARubicon condones it)
So, I have been sending you some messages from other vids and I love the content, the humor, etc😀. I got a pair of UV5R’s to start as I fly drones for my business and I work with a spotter many times. Then, I got this unit to listen to the airports/planes when I am close to an airport. Love the Radtel. Then I saw your videos on the UV5R! That was all it took brother. Now, I have the 2 UV5R’s, 1 Radtel RT470x, 1 Boofang UV5R Max, 1 UV5RH Pro Max and I ordered UVK5 Plus ! I have hooked up to multiple repeaters, frequencies, etc. love it! I have some questions, is there a way to send you a few questions?
Suggestion for a video. Because we are starting a new year maybe produce a video ranking the various radios that you have reviewed during the year according to the criteria that you deem to be the most important. Top features in these radios seem to be price however after that there is a lot of deference's (mostly frequencies and bank scanning) in many of them. You opinion would be highly valued as you are one of the subject matter experts on these radios. When all is said and done maybe one of the older radios comes out on top instead of a newer one. who knows, you do certainly not me. Thanks for the reviews.
Bravo! Always informative, and hilarious. New to radios with a GMRS license. Like you, I want to talk to Separated companions and make an emergency call for help. When all else fails, 121.5 is the answer for an emergency relay anywhere in the world. Any suggestion on handheld radios that get me closest to allowing me to transmit on VHF 121.5,UHF 243.0, marine channel 16 (156.8 MHz) GMRS etc? I don’t care about legality during an emergency, I just want to transmit. GPS and APRS are a plus. I don’t want to carry my VHF airband flying radio if something else covers more spectrum. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Hello there Randolphski! Just to let you know I have the 470t and purchased a spare battery, it came with its own new belt clip so no need to reinrall the clip back and forth. Hope this helps my friend
Probably a Mossberg Shotgun -Gun Cleaning Mat , by TekMat which features how to clean shotguns mostly in the 500 series and not just one model. Sadly, the Radtel cleaning instructions are not on this mat.
I have a very series dilemma! I cannot, for the life of me, decide whether I watch your channel for education or comedy purposes. Please help me decide which is right! The use of preparation H as a pointing guide in this video is absolute supreme. I’ll bet it slipped by a number of your viewers!
I got a bunch of amateur radio from China they make good they've gotten really better and better over the years they are cornering the market with Great radio's
Hey buddy I've been a little busy but man it's great watching I seen that radio advertised I didn't know all of that nice really cool man under $50 I think that's a fair deal thank you for sharing this wonderful product❤
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Awesome! I have a 730 in the mail. I hope I can get many fars out of the RF electricity pouring out of its antenna. Thanks!
I have one GMRS radio. The rest are ham with mars mods. The fcc isn’t going after anyone for not using a part95 radio. As long as you follow the rules I don’t see how anyone would even know. I don’t want a bunch of different radios in my vehicle or shack.
Is the 470x a newer and upgraded version of 470 and that is the reason for better rating/reviews vs the 470? Why did Radtel reduce the power from 10W (470) to 5W for the 470x. And lastly which one is best to buy?
I have one of those. The Radtel website provides a restricted firmware, a firmware for receiving from 18 up to 1000 mhz with restricted tx, a full unlocked version and a version with extended air band but that's restricted in rx/tx outside ham, cheese and other bands etc. The radio has another function for unlocking/restricting as it seems but i don't see it do anything om my unit. Pressing a numerical button + ptt while powering it on will show something on your screen. A frequency range or unlock message. Just try and see
As a three letter agency permission slip holder who frequently seeks out and enjoys engaging anonymous men for casual conversation, I thoroughly approve of the trolling methods used here to enrage “some people”. May his broken pointer pencil never see a sharpener, ever. 😂🤣😂
When this video was uploaded the cost was $37. Due to the sudden rush of sales it looks like they raised the price - on this channel, if you snooze, you lose..
Randy, I always love Your Videos., Be Careful, The Sad Hams might have a Corinary over this Video. We don't wanta have to perform CPR on them, Lol. Thank You for Your Videos and the info. On these new radios.
@@TheNotaRubicon Have you looked at the Quansheng UV-K6 UV-K5(8) with swapped firmware? Curious your opinion on this one compared to the radtel and Bao...
What’s up man? Gotta say I really appreciate your vids!!! For those of us who get it, you do it well! Question… I got a up-5rv2 and a buddy of mine whom is a fire captain, a couple years ago had programmed it to all the repeaters, including murs, frs and national channels that emergency personnel use here in Az. My question is, I’m a beginner at best in the radio world and wondering how to if possible can one transfer the program on my current up-5r to a new uv-9r? Keep up the awesome videos. Thanks
Those men on the ham bands aren’t really anonymous after dropping their callsign. There are also anonymous women, believe it or not, but then they say their callsign and all the fun goes out of it. Can we get a close up of the screen protector removal? That would be really nice up close. When the time arrives
Randy, thanks for introducing me to GMRS. 10 days ago I saw this video and at the spur of the moment ordered this Radtel RT-470x. It’s just about here according to eBay tracking. Do you know if the TidRadio Bluetooth unit that links to the OD Master app, will work with the Radtel RT-470X? I see the RT-470 is there. I literally haven’t touched a radio since high school days in the 70’s with my 14 channel CB. After going through some of your videos, I probably should have bought a BTech GMRS pro, just for the IOS app interface, and the Bluetooth headphone capability.
Hey, thanks for the video! Is there a specific aerial that would be most suitable for air band over the stock? 108-137 mhz? Want this as a backup to the standard radio we have. Thanks!
Sir, Since in your video you say your radtel 470x is unlocked does that mean they are all unlocked and would I be able to use it on the fire dept I belong to and be able to program it to their repeater frequency which has a output of 151.31000 mhz and a input of 154.95750 mhz with a 152 dpl? Any info is appreciated. Thanks Max
Between this and the UV17r/UV21r, which would you recommend? I like the scramble and quick frequency search option, but I hate overpaying for crap that gets jacked up as soon as the superstars mention it
Unlincensed HAM radio operator. you lost me there. If you are Unlicensed you are not a HAM but a pirate. Nothing to brag about.
Stop promoting illegal activities, that is childish behavior.
Sir, we prefer to be called *"undocumented H.A.M. radio operators"* , to call me anything else is racist and licensephobic and you should be ashamed of yourself.
@@TheNotaRubicon Childish. We have rules, they are the foundation of civilization and democracy. Children can't obey/won't rules and that's fine. For children.
I bet you keep raising the 1'st, 2'nd and 4'th amendment when it suits you. I also bet you complain about these new generation mentality.
Just stop promoting stupid games, play your own.
You are not a HAM. That title is earned not assumed. We respect rules and the others. It's what we chose to do, it wasn't enforced upon us. it's not child's play.
@@TheNotaRubicon So, you delete the pertinent comments that prove against your point. That proves you wrong.
You are not a HAM.
Sad ham@@OctavMandru
what are your pronouns? LOL
These videos just keep getting better.
As a supporting viewer and a happy ham, I approve of and endorse this message.
The FCC card was the cherry on top of the cake lol keep up the good content!
He really needs to sell those!
I used to suffer from dumbtism till I found your channel now I too am a unlicensed ham radio operator. Notarubicon saved my life
This was perfect in every single way imaginable. Thank you for your time. I truly believe you are a national treasure sir.
LOL
As always, I love listening to your product reviews! Thank you.
Love this radio! I pick up my local airport traffic, which is a big reason I picked it up. Oh, and the old farts on the local tower.
Wow! Looks like I was reading your mind when I requested that you do a review of this radio the other day!
I’m new to all this and find your videos very informative and entertaining. Thanks 🙏
Thanks for the review. Not so sad ham here. I enjoy your channel and yes, I know many sad hams, and I have nothing but pity for them.
I thought that the card was inspired but I wasn’t prepared for the brilliance that was @15:15. I just about spat out my drink. 😆
Was that the FARSOMETER 2000?
@@ExcuseMePhoney Josh Nass has one too, over on his fledgling ham channel, HRCC (the Hillary Rodham Clinton Channel, I think)
RADIO KARENS! That’s a perfect description!
Quick note on the "Scramble" function.
Back in the 1980s i was involved with radios that had this as an option. We did not use it as it greatly reduced the useahle range on FM.
The red button is for when HAMs have an anxiety attack after their parents tell them to move out.
Exactly ~ Hahaha
I'm dieing from laughter 😂😭😂😭😂
My parents' house has perfect resonance.
Hahaha
The red button can be programmed through the radio to use for either weather FM radio or whatever
I'm really enjoying the content! I am a new subscriber, and I'm soaking up the edutainment!
I, as your "favorite viewer", would like to say thanks. Another great video, sir.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news I was about to purchase this radio and it went up to $49. Still going to get it 😊
I've just paid 8$ for it with free delivery
If you want sonething with a clean usable signal, get a quansheng uv-k6.
@@suprlite UV-k5 (8) is the same but cheaper
Temu has it cheaper
Yet once again a snarky and complete review at his best
Another great video. Love your content.
Thanks!
Thank YOU!
❤ Randy has a plastic-gasim removng the 2 plastic screen protectors, rotflol ❤ love the Preparation-H pointer 👍
UPDATE: 3 hours after uploading this video, they raised the price by a few dollars! Sorry...
Get your very own Radtel RT-470X here: amzn.to/3U5ufZ4
Get the Abree $10 Tactical GMRS antenna here: amzn.to/47E6uKO
You can get the Programming cable that I use, that works on both Windows and MacOS, here: amzn.to/48Dsdnv
Excellent
That programming cable should work just fine on Linux as well.
Bastards!
Got mine for 17 USD.. bought 4
I'm so giddy spurious emissions are everywhere 😅
I own two of these already. Glad to see a review on them.
Just bought one of these. Cool unit
You Rock! Keep The Videos Coming Brother!!
Just got mine today from Aliexpress and am very pleased with it, you get it to transmit on all channels by holding down the 8 and PTT button whilst turning it in, it goes in to what it calls expand (displayed on screen) mode
Nice! Great tip! I just got two Quanshengs with similar capabilities for similar purposes, but I may have to check one of those out!
Thanks for the info, entertaining as always.
Using your links I ordered both radio and antenna.
Another great video ! Thank you !
Keep it up Randy. Love the videos and the satire.
Mr. NotaRubicon sir, I have just purchased this handsome Radtel radio using your affiliate link below.
As a licensed GMRS technician, and NON-Licensed HAM technician, I will get many uses, and speak many fars with this handsome radio. I hope my UV-5R does not get too jealous.
I cannot wait to use it with GMRS/FRS channels to make the sad hams sad. (Not implying anyone should do this, or that Mr. NotARubicon condones it)
finally some radtel love
Did a HAM hurt you when you were little?😂😂😂. Love your videos, keep up the great work!
Very similar look and shape ad the Tidradio H8 🤔 8:27 @NotaRubicon Productions
Practically the same radio but there a few features differences.
So, I have been sending you some messages from other vids and I love the content, the humor, etc😀. I got a pair of UV5R’s to start as I fly drones for my business and I work with a spotter many times. Then, I got this unit to listen to the airports/planes when I am close to an airport. Love the Radtel. Then I saw your videos on the UV5R! That was all it took brother. Now, I have the 2 UV5R’s, 1 Radtel RT470x, 1 Boofang UV5R Max, 1 UV5RH Pro Max and I ordered UVK5 Plus ! I have hooked up to multiple repeaters, frequencies, etc. love it! I have some questions, is there a way to send you a few questions?
Suggestion for a video.
Because we are starting a new year maybe produce a video ranking the various radios that you have reviewed during the year according to the criteria that you deem to be the most important.
Top features in these radios seem to be price however after that there is a lot of deference's (mostly frequencies and bank scanning) in many of them. You opinion would be highly valued as you are one of the subject matter experts on these radios. When all is said and done maybe one of the older radios comes out on top instead of a newer one. who knows, you do certainly not me. Thanks for the reviews.
I agree
I love every one of your wonderful videos
The used preparation H tube had me dying 😂
Randy you are the best, love your content and love your sad HAM award 😂😂 moments 😂😂
The Radtel RT-470X seems to be a very under rated radio.
I give it... 👍🏻👍🏻
Bravo! Always informative, and hilarious. New to radios with a GMRS license. Like you, I want to talk to
Separated companions and make an emergency call for help. When all else fails, 121.5 is the answer for an emergency relay anywhere in the world.
Any suggestion on handheld radios that get me closest to allowing me to transmit on VHF 121.5,UHF 243.0, marine channel 16 (156.8 MHz) GMRS etc? I don’t care about legality during an emergency, I just want to transmit. GPS and APRS are a plus. I don’t want to carry my VHF airband flying radio if something else covers more spectrum. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Loved the video from the introduction 👏👏
Ham Radio is the original Grindr.
Change my mind.
🤣
Hello there Randolphski! Just to let you know I have the 470t and purchased a spare battery, it came with its own new belt clip so no need to reinrall the clip back and forth. Hope this helps my friend
You have one of the best senses of humor, absolutely a great video. Great Non-License. You should sell them.... Use the idea, you may.
Absolutely superb! Thanks :)
Okay, you got me this time. What’s on the mat? Mossberg? Rifled barrel and heat shield threw me. Two on one mat?
Probably a Mossberg Shotgun -Gun Cleaning Mat , by TekMat which features how to clean shotguns mostly in the 500 series and not just one model. Sadly, the Radtel cleaning instructions are not on this mat.
If I buy this radio will it help me get directions to the pickle park?
I have a very series dilemma! I cannot, for the life of me, decide whether I watch your channel for education or comedy purposes. Please help me decide which is right! The use of preparation H as a pointing guide in this video is absolute supreme. I’ll bet it slipped by a number of your viewers!
Same
Good Mr. Randy,
Have you ever covered the Radtel RT-490, directly? Thank you.
But you have a permission slip hall pass to visit the bathroom and press the TT after you go wee wee ! No wrist strap, no sale !
I got a bunch of amateur radio from China they make good they've gotten really better and better over the years they are cornering the market with Great radio's
Did my first listens to some airmobiles thanks for the tips!
Hope everything is good with your Zello channel Randy!
Brilliant. Keep it up
Hey buddy I've been a little busy but man it's great watching I seen that radio advertised I didn't know all of that nice really cool man under $50 I think that's a fair deal thank you for sharing this wonderful product❤
Awesome! I have a 730 in the mail. I hope I can get many fars out of the RF electricity pouring out of its antenna. Thanks!
I love your NON licensed ID!
I went through Amazon & ordered one. The price is now $36.99 again.😊
Love that pointer
I have one GMRS radio. The rest are ham with mars mods. The fcc isn’t going after anyone for not using a part95 radio. As long as you follow the rules I don’t see how anyone would even know. I don’t want a bunch of different radios in my vehicle or shack.
Is the 470x a newer and upgraded version of 470 and that is the reason for better rating/reviews vs the 470? Why did Radtel reduce the power from 10W (470) to 5W for the 470x. And lastly which one is best to buy?
I have one of those. The Radtel website provides a restricted firmware, a firmware for receiving from 18 up to 1000 mhz with restricted tx, a full unlocked version and a version with extended air band but that's restricted in rx/tx outside ham, cheese and other bands etc. The radio has another function for unlocking/restricting as it seems but i don't see it do anything om my unit. Pressing a numerical button + ptt while powering it on will show something on your screen. A frequency range or unlock message. Just try and see
Is this radio better or more useful than a uv5r?
As a three letter agency permission slip holder who frequently seeks out and enjoys engaging anonymous men for casual conversation, I thoroughly approve of the trolling methods used here to enrage “some people”. May his broken pointer pencil never see a sharpener, ever. 😂🤣😂
37$??? More like 49$ + 3$ for delivery
but still love the channel, and thanks for the review!
When this video was uploaded the cost was $37. Due to the sudden rush of sales it looks like they raised the price - on this channel, if you snooze, you lose..
It's back down to $37
Is there any way to hook up an amplifier to a handheld? I'm new at this, thanks
Yes, its very easy. I have made a couple of videos about it.
@@TheNotaRubicon
OK, I 'll look for them 👍
Please tell me how to completely turn off this radio transmission
Randy, I always love Your Videos., Be Careful, The Sad Hams might have a Corinary over this Video. We don't wanta have to perform CPR on them, Lol. Thank You for Your Videos and the info. On these new radios.
Hi, in your opinion whats the best radio for under 50€? Thanks
No comparison to the Boofwang UV5R? Appreciate the content and attitude always.
This radio is better than a standard UV-5R in almost every possible way.
@@TheNotaRubicon Thank you... and a non-standard UV5R? (please name which nonstandard you are referring)
@@TheNotaRubiconshield your UV-5R’s ears when you say that in front of them😂
Don't say that too Loud! Little ears behind you(uv5r) might be listening !
@@TheNotaRubicon Have you looked at the Quansheng UV-K6 UV-K5(8) with swapped firmware? Curious your opinion on this one compared to the radtel and Bao...
Outstanding , this channel just makes me smile..
not many comparisons with Quansheng , is this radio any better than the mighty Quansheng UV K5(8) ?
lol love the ID.” anonymous man”😂💀
Randy is so handsome, I guess that makes me the first "sugared ham" lmao
BAOFENG 5RM review anytime soon?
The open tabs cracked me up.... Trap cuties 😍 how can you go wrong?
What’s up man? Gotta say I really appreciate your vids!!! For those of us who get it, you do it well! Question… I got a up-5rv2 and a buddy of mine whom is a fire captain, a couple years ago had programmed it to all the repeaters, including murs, frs and national channels that emergency personnel use here in Az. My question is, I’m a beginner at best in the radio world and wondering how to if possible can one transfer the program on my current up-5r to a new uv-9r? Keep up the awesome videos. Thanks
my 2 uv5r can transmit and receive on 146.520 unlocked test? The more I learn the more I need to learn'
Those men on the ham bands aren’t really anonymous after dropping their callsign. There are also anonymous women, believe it or not, but then they say their callsign and all the fun goes out of it. Can we get a close up of the screen protector removal? That would be really nice up close. When the time arrives
Oh yeah, the second screenprotector was not hard to find out. Scratching it felt like scratching something soft
I would suspect that the flaming embers of the FCC will matter little, post SHTF Interval 1A.
Can you hear aviation frequencies near airports like 122.7?
Could you please check if this radio is compatible with UV-82 remote speaker microphone (the one with 2 keys)?
I love your new NON license
What is the Chinese fascination with flashlights on a radio? It looks like a great place for a squelch knob.
Randy, thanks for introducing me to GMRS. 10 days ago I saw this video and at the spur of the moment ordered this Radtel RT-470x. It’s just about here according to eBay tracking. Do you know if the TidRadio Bluetooth unit that links to the OD Master app, will work with the Radtel RT-470X? I see the RT-470 is there. I literally haven’t touched a radio since high school days in the 70’s with my 14 channel CB. After going through some of your videos, I probably should have bought a BTech GMRS pro, just for the IOS app interface, and the Bluetooth headphone capability.
Can you use a dual PTT external speaker mic to control both PTT buttons on this radio? (Like on the Baofeng UV82)
H.A.M. - Home At Mamas. I can't get enough of the finger wag.
Hey, thanks for the video! Is there a specific aerial that would be most suitable for air band over the stock? 108-137 mhz? Want this as a backup to the standard radio we have. Thanks!
Sir, Since in your video you say your radtel 470x is unlocked does that mean they are all unlocked and would I be able to use it on the fire dept I belong to and be able to program it to their repeater frequency which has a output of 151.31000 mhz and a input of 154.95750 mhz with a 152 dpl?
Any info is appreciated.
Thanks Max
We need a closeup of your "license." I want to know what it says!
Another great video!
At this point, you need to have a shirt that says, “Some People.” 😂
Between this and the UV17r/UV21r, which would you recommend? I like the scramble and quick frequency search option, but I hate overpaying for crap that gets jacked up as soon as the superstars mention it
I recommend whichever radio best meets your wants/needs/desires in a radio - and only you can answer that question.
LOL at the Reddit group browser. Well played, Randy! 😄
How much power does it output on the 220 MHz band (1.25m)
I already know that I gotta hit the 👍 b4 hitting the▶️😂
What would you recommend between this or a UV-21R? This is looking better on paper at least.
I recommend whichever one best meets your wants, needs, and desires in a radio.