The Best GMRS Radio of 2024 STILL!
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Thanks! Best quick intro on UA-cam!!! No cursing, no guessing, fast paced and coherent. I will recommend this for family-friendly new radio buyers.
Wow, thanks Don! Much appreciated!
Me too! But I’m still gonna keep watching NotARubicon too.😏
I do like that a lot of companies are starting to add USB-C ports to the battery itself for charging. Just a huge convenience all around. And I do like the added GPS functionality of that radio. I don't have that in any of my GMRS radios, which is becoming a bit of a collection since I got the license. Lol.
Yeah, radio collecting is an addiction!
With the USB-c on the battery itself, I've seen alot of complaints about it but I actually like it alot, say you have 1 or more batteries, you can charge it while using another, doesn't have to be on the radio to charge.
Great radio. Planning to buy another for my son. The compass calibration was frustrating at first, but easy after you get it right once. While in calibration mode an infinity symbol / number "8" will appear in the center of the compass. Hold HT at arms length, perpendicular to your arm, and trace a figure-8 pattern where the antenna traces the path and the radio body follows along. This takes me ~5 seconds every time.
Sounds like you got it all figured put! Awesome!
Happen on phones too!
I have used these snowmobiling and they work very well. Radio in backpack, speaker mic on shoulder strap. Bluetooth on and phone connected. When a rider gets stuck and i am unsure exactly where he is, this radio and app make finding him very quick and easy. Also, the audio quality is outstanding compaired to the other cheap chinese radios we have used.
Oh, that's awesome!
We have to plow through snow to get to work in Alaska! These radios are great for this
Man, this is awesome. I've been waiting for an Android Auto/Carplay enabled app that lets us use the radio through it.
I'd like to know how it works with android auto. Let me know if you get one.
Good video Steve. Thanks. Another user just told me that you can use the "send" function in the radio and it sends group/channel info in delimited text that can be captured, edited, and sent to another radio for cloning.
Yes, I want to play with the data features next. Pretty amazing potential
No map in the radio , yet, but - Finally, the competition for the Garmin Rino arrives. This is exciting.
Would be nice to not have to carry a phone!
@@temporarilyoffline true, but hunting it would be nice to have the radio and antenna on my pack. Then I could control it by phone and the GPS would be up getting a signal.
@@Siskiyous6 right! Lots of good use cases!
Gee, thanks. Now I need to fork out for TWO of these. My wife has gotten turned around on a trail before when she's headed down from a summit before I was done activating and I had to talk her back using the radio. This would make it too easy to keep tabs.
I think these would be great for that
That GMRS radio has some great features!
Yeah, watch out ham radio! You gonna get dusted!
@@temporarilyoffline And you can buy one for yourself and two friends for the cost of a FT-5!!!
@@Littrell1966 You are absolutely correct!
They already kinda are, the KG-S88G Wouxon is great. USB-C with an available 18650 battery pack. @@temporarilyoffline
@@forgetyourlife wouxon makes a great radio - just waiting for app programming.
Seems like a nice radio, Steve. I got my part 95 callsign last year to compliment my part 97 callsign. Still searching for a good GMRS radio and will consider this one. 73.
Very nice!
There is a HAM radio version of this. IT's the VERO VR-N75 not to be confused with the VERO VR-N7500, just that its only UHF.
Only UHF? At least it's a start
Any idea if one can program gmrs frequencies with the vero?
How is it better than a UV5R and a cell phone?
@@HarryHamsterChannelThe TNC is built in.
Interesting radio. I defintely dig the gps aspect. I have the wouxon kg-905g which I dig, but this looks better. I don't intend to buy for I barely use my kg-905g, but good to know. I agree, will be interesting if they port this over to the ham genre.
Exactly!
God bless you man for this video this video actually answered a lot of questions that I actually had about gmrs radios and the app for your cell phone God bless you man I'm a subscriber God bless you I couldn't be happier
I'm glad it helped!
Thank you for this video, I'm new to this radio...please do more vids indept on this one because people are buying them.
I have a few more videos planned, just need more time to make them all. Thanks for watching.
I ordered the radio and will have it on March 22, and having already obtained my GMRS license, I am joining my local GMRS group, which has a huge number of repeaters. I like the fact of the easy programming. I plan on programming all the repeaters in so I can as we run around to interact with them. I can remember having an old Motorola and how clunky it was. I like the portability of the radio and the easy to see color screen.
Fantastic! You'll do great with this radio.
License?????
@@williamhebrlee415 yep
@@temporarilyoffline
I'll get em but I'm not getting a license; don't care about that.
I'm just getting into GMRS Radios and this is a fantastic radio and thanks for the detailed video. This is the Radio i plan on getting soon. Take care! WRKH 707
Very nice!
I wasn't in a big hurry to get a GMRS HT as I have 2 radios with that capability (can you say 'Mars Mod?') but this radio intrigues me.
Right, I think mars mod is the way to go.
Good Morning Steve boy, when you said that you played with the game operation, oh you brought back some memories for me. I bought the WOUXUN KV-UV9GX, I like it, a little hard to get used to and I don't like the fact that it doesn't have GPS which I would like to have in a radio. Can everything that you mentioned be done off the key pad? I only ask this because, if the SHTF your cell phone sevice will not be there hence the program feature. Just wondering. Not bad for the price. Thank you for sharing.
Yes, everything can be done from they keypad - as you'd imagine, a little more difficult, but certainly doable.
Depends if the app requires more than just Bluetooth connectivity. BT still works when the network is down.
I would like to see this technology put into one of their GMRS mobile radios.
That would be great - the make the N7500 for ham, but nothing yet for GMRS
This is interesting:
“Q: Is the antenna removable?
A: Certification requires the stock antenna to be an integral part of the radio. The GMRS-PRO antenna is permanently glued in place and tampering with the antenna will void the radio's warrantee”
Yep. Nobody has ever found a way to modify things after the government put words on paper.
All of mine (8) have been purchased Illini the past few months and none of the antennas were glued.
We need a letter writing campaign to petition the FCC to give GMRS an extra channel designated for data. Therefore dual band radios could send their digital location and text information without disturbing the rest of the world with their beeps and squeaks. This particular radio is using the APRS protocol for data. If they assigned a UHF APRS frequency we could send SMS text messages back home from our camping trip informing the family that we are safe.
Standard UHF APRS and GMRS APRS frequencies would be fantastic!
At the very least we need iGates. Apparently, they were created to show people were using APRS.
I will sign the petition. I would like to see a few more frequencies opened up and available as well. I agree so much with the digital or APRS channels.
Next purchase and then going for power supply with amp to use at home to increase those watts!
Sweet!
Im only considering a couple of these for extreme emergencies.
Sat phones are outta my monthly price range.
🤷🤷🤷🤷
I like that these have no monthly fee - but you gotta be in range. A high powered repeater in the car would do it.
I hope i dont bother anyone with my question, But I just purchased my first motorhome and I was trying to fit it with a radio, my question is what would be the best radio for it, CB, Ham or GMRS? I also don't really know about radios. Thank you.
Not a bother at all. I'd start with looking around the areas you want to be and see if there are more GMRS or ham repeaters. Each repeater likely has a club attached to it. You can reach out to them for some local resources.
@temporarilyoffline thank you. I'll do that.
I really wanted to like this radio but returned it after 2 days. The rotary volume knob seemed to have preset volume settings. The lowest setting was still too loud and if you tried to lower it, the volume was totally off. Same thing with raising the volume. I also could not get the compass to calibrate after countless tries. Ended up buying the BTech GMRS V2 for $69 and it is way better. Only thing I miss is the nice display that the Pro had.
It's always a compromise with radios. Even with all it's features, I still want more.
I agree. I returned mine. The annoyingly loud volume was one of the reasons.
It could be a GPS "compass" where it uses your location. And like real GPS. it can take up to 15-20 minutes for location lock.
There is nothing wrong with the volume knob. It is not resister wound, it is electronic. You have to look at the white bar on the front screen to see where the volume is set. Takes a little getting used to but it works fine after you adjust it. Sorry you gave up so soon. It’s a wonderful radio.
Purchased a Wouxun KG-935G Plus after the BTech GMRS V2. Love it.
A GMRS radio without the useless tones preprogrammed on each channel, worth the price just for that!
Right!
If you had to choose between the BAOFENG UV-5G Plus and this BTech model (for emergency situations/prepper), which would you choose?
For emergency only, I'd go with the cheaper one.
@@temporarilyoffline Thank you!
That's a mighty fine box you've got there. I'd like to know more about it please!
Which Box?
@@temporarilyoffline That mighty fine box you're showing off at 0:05. Mighty fine it is.
@@iyeetsecurity922 Here you go: geni.us/ffY2K
@@temporarilyoffline Yes. But, the box though. You've covered the radio, and it was a splendid review btw, but you neglected to inform us on your experience with the box. Will there be a follow up video on the matter?
@@iyeetsecurity922 Of course, stay tuned.
very new to radios here. If your cell system goes down in your area, can you still use the app on your cell phone to send the text through your radio to those out of your area?
"Out of your area" is a GMRS repeater thing for slightly out of area or a ham radio thing for very out of your area. But yes, it is very possible to send long distance communications without 3rd party infrastructure using radio only.
The tracking is cool
One of its better features!
@@temporarilyoffline wish they sold them in packs of 2 would be nice to just spend 300 and get 2
Wouldn't that be nice. @@AntonioClaudioMichael
@@temporarilyofflineyeah it would or even a Discount for being more then 1 would be nice
Would be sweet if they made this with the same app software in a 50W Mobile
They might!
I’m debating between this and the Baofeng GM-15 Pro. Already run a Midland MXT275 in the truck and a couple of their 660 hand helds for spotting off road.
The Baofeng looks to be a good radio, although I don't have one to test out. For the price, not much to lose, right? It looks like you'll need a programming cable to go with it (unless they forgot to mention that it comes with one).
The GM30 is a great basic radio.
Is that box referencing bible quotes on the back?
Yes it is. Good eye. If I remember right, it's John 3:16 & 14:6
The ham radio version of the GMRS pro actually predates it.
You already referenced its big brother in the video.
The BTECH GMRS pro is a whitelabled Vero VR-N75 (not 7500) with custom ordered hardware and custom firmware
Good eye!
Unfortunately, at least in the US, there is no official UHF APRS frequencies.
I sure would like to Amateur Radio HT like this, but please let it have DMR as well IDAS/NXDN. This way I would have one radio for GMRS and scanning analog services other than GMRS. With Amateur Radio, I could use for the Amateur Radio system and monitor other services, such as the railroads. Because Class railroads are switching over to IDAS/NXDN. Only a few Class 2s and Class 3s use DMR or P25. Me, I want to keep up with Amtrak and CSX when I'm riding on the Silver Star. Or railfanning in the area.
73 K3JCP and WQAI363
It would be great to have one radio that did all/most of the things.
It's just an analog UHF radio.
Does this radio have Standred Computer programing or is it Bluetooth programming only?
Bluetooth programming only.
@@temporarilyoffline awww okay Appreciate the response and information
The belt clip is a LOT easier to install if you do it without the battery installed.
Thanks, I'll try that next time!
Is my GPS LOCATION being broadcast or made available simply by powering up the radio or benign operation?
Or only when I intentionally transmit it?
It is an option you can turn on/off inside of the menu. If its on, it should TXing based on your settings. I'm not a fan of giving out my location so easily.
I have a HAM license but zero real understanding of it all. Is GSMR a better option for someone who is only looking for an emergency radio/family communication and not the technical world and science of radio? I never pick up my HAM Baofeng because I’m too nervous to use it.
Welcome @WildFlowerBlessings ! GMRS works because you only need once license for your whole family to share on as many radios as you buy - you won't need to convince anybody else to get a license. There are a world of friends out there on either service (HAM/GMRS). Since the GMRS license is just a one time family fee - get that license, get 2+ radios and talk to your family members. That will help you gain confidence over that baofeng too. What area are you in? There might be somebody in our group that would be happy to make a radio contact with you to get over that mic fright.
We don’t really start learning till we key the mic and ask questions. Most jams love just talking about the hobby so you will find plenty of help. WA4DNK
While this is a nice radio, I find it hard to take a direct conversion radio seriously. When comparing to a superhet radio, there is NO comparison in receive sensitivity. The only superhet GMRS radio I'm aware of is a Wouxun.
Wouxun makes a great GMRS radio!
Many of Motorola 's LMR radios are homodyne apparently.
Im looking into radio coms short to intermediate of course. Am wondering what’s best medium amount of money to apply
Hey Terry - good question. I'd first take a look around your area on repeaterbook.com (ham) or mygmrs.com/ (gmrs) and see what is active - is it GMRS or is it Ham? If its Ham, then see if its (DMR, D-Star, Fusion or just 2m FM) - once you get that squared away then I'd be looking to spend that medium money you're talking about - That's a lot to unpack, so another way would be to grab some friends and pick one based on what activities you do. GMRS is easier to get into, Ham has more features in the long run.
This looks very promising. Might have to give this a try. If they get a ham version of this I would definitely buy one. BTech is really stepping up their game and releasing some great radios. 73 AC9DJ
for $50 more you can get the DMR radio. It does everything this does + ham freq + digital + encryption
Which model is that?
@@temporarilyoffline the 6x2 Pro has become my favorite go to for DMR and VHF/UHF work. Just works no headaches.
@@JPA66 I've been very happy with my 6x2 (non-pro)
@@JPA66BTEC ?
I have the g90/818/ which sigla link type device do you recommend that will work on both ?
The signalink will work with both, but You'll need adapter cables. I have a video on a G90 solution and I'm working on another one for the g90 also. I just got my 818, and still have to figure it out. Signalink is a good choice, but it's a bit big.
To my understanding and tell me if I'm correct. If you don't know anyone that has this radio and you having the radio a lot of the function or not usable. Other than the Bluetooth programming it's basically any other gmrs radio.. is that correct? And will the compass work without the phone nearby will a lot of these features work without the phone nearby?
Yes you need a friend with a radio I ordered to make the most usage of it - are there GMRS repeaters in your area, you could listen and talk on those and meet other GMRS users. Yes, the compass is built into the radio and doesn't need the phone. Once programmed, you don't need the phone. It's a good mix of the two technologies.
GMRS Radios are usually line of sight radios, I wonder if the GPS works the same way on this radio.
Yes, line of sight for GPS also. I'm pretty sure GPS is microwave.
Greetings, subscribed, just now downloaded my GMRS license. Anyway, have you had time to explore the bluetooth aspect of this radio? My buddy and I ride motorcycles a lot and are interested if this radio could be paired up with helmet comms so we could PTT and listen? I noticed there was an option for a bluetooth PTT when you were pairing to your phone, too. Thanks for any intel!
I haven't tried that yet. I'll have to try it out!
The best, after the UV5-R, of course...
Of course! #UV-5rmy
I'm new to the world of GMRS; I just got my call sign. Is there a radio that has GMRS and HAM bandwidth (fully recognize that I cannot broadcast on the HAM frequencies without the license, but could listen)?
There are a few out there than can switch between bands. Usually on either type of radio you can listen to the other type without issue, just can't transmit. The more recent tidradio models come to mind.
I have a question for you, the "Brown Box" you show is for a BTECH DMR-6X2 while the radio you are reviewing is a GMRS radio. Does the DMR-6x2 also do GMRS? I'm a newbie of sorts, but my googling seems to indicatre that DMR radios are normally more expensive. Do they make a DMR that will also RX/TX on GMRS?
I was just showing the difference between the "plain brown" ham radio box and the cheerful/colorful GMRS box. The 6x2 is a great DMR/Ham radio, but it doesn't do GMRS.
@@temporarilyoffline Ahh, thanks much!
Technically no, however it is classified for Part 90 business band use, and Part 95.335(A) states that land mobile devices can legally be used for GMRS, AS LONG as you follow GMRS rules.
hey Steve 😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻
Good morning!
I use my YEASU FTM-400 and FT5 for GMRS. FCC isn't going to do anything about it anyway.
I'm not supposed to agree with you 😇
I mean, as long as you're not being dumb, no one will really care.
Take my money!... GMRS is useless for me but that Boofwang on steroids is awesome. Why arent the big guys making these features for HAM's?!👍😎
It's the features man, that's how they get ya!
@@temporarilyoffline yep, nerds demand features!😎
@@DonzLockz The price isn't even that bad either!
There is a UHF ham version from Vero? I believe.
Why is GMRS useless?
Totally new at this whole gmrs radio communication. Looking for the best radio to communicate with family if cell communication goes out. Do you recommend this radio or another. Like to use repeaters for family 5-7miles away. Thank you, great vid!
Oh and basically for all family. I head the
Wouxun KG-905G Professional GMRS Two Way Radio
Is good also. Help please
5-7mi away, line of sight (no mountain/building in the way), this should work great. Look for a GMRS repeater in your area and you can get 20+ miles with a good repeater.
The Wouxun is also good, but not as many features of this Btech. - With one GRMS license, your whole family can use the callsign you get.
@@temporarilyoffline Thank you so much!! I'm gonna take the plunge!!
If you don't find a good repeater on your first try, be sure to try another one! @@stauffer65
Will this unit reach 25 mile in rural area (flat corn country with some trees and farm houses). IF Not, what is the best handheld that can reach that distance?
I think they will, but I don't have 2 of them to test with. If not this one, then the tid radio TD-H8 GMRS version is twice the power. amzn.to/49Gb91b
If there's a repeater? Yes!
Is there something like this that doesn’t require a license? I’m not able to find a cb handheld with Bluetooth. I need the Bluetooth headset functionality as I intend to use it on the motorcycle with a Bluetooth headset in the helmet
There aren't many "good" FRS radios - which are non-licensed. You can look up "POC radios" but they are basically radio over cell phone, might be a help there. The GMRS license is just paying the fee. No test involved.
@@temporarilyoffline do you just if the gmrs license exists in the EU? I can’t figure out where to get one in Germany
@@pinpox ah, EU. I don't know about GMRS regs in the EU.
@@pinpoxPMR446 allows half awatt on 16 channels.
The flashlight is useless until you need it lol
Like lots of things!
Do you get any money if I use any of the links on video? I want to pick up one (or two) of these and I want to support a ham channel if I can.
I do, thank you.
@@temporarilyoffline Well my radio is suppose to show up Tuesday. Thanks for the good job on the review!
Excellent! Thanks for the support!
Will it pass your positions over a repeater to another GMRS Pro radio that is also on the repeater?
I don't have a way to test it, but when I do I'll make a video on it.
No! Not allowed under Part 95.
Motorola's T800 has similar app features too
I'll have to take a look, thanks!
Granted, the moto doesn't have a nice looking screen and doesn't look pro but another option for folks that want the texting and location feature without the larger form factor
Does it require for the radio to be connected to the internet to use gps or make calls
No internet connection required
When you say ham radio in the future. the Btech 6x2 doesn’t allow this?
The 6x2 doesn't allow bluetooth programming.
Is there an unlock procedure for this radio (similar to say the Baofengs) that can unlock the ability to tx on non-GMRS channels?
There is, but I haven't found it yet
@@temporarilyoffline do you know anyone who has successfully unlocked it? Let’s track down the procedure. It’s my only gripe about the handheld…
@@MrBossCav I don't know anybody - let me know if you find it before I do.
@@temporarilyoffline Ctrl-Alt-Del ?
@@HarryHamsterChannel exactly!
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but what good are 6x30 channel groups when there are only 30 GMRS channels (including repeater frequencies)? Does the radio work on 2m/70cm either natively or by some secret decoder ring unlock combination?
You can setup repeaters/simplex frequencies by need/group/area - there might be some overlap of repeaters as you travel, or you could support the (grand bike race) with Ch1 for Medic, Ch2 for Support, Ch3 for Management and support the (grand ski race) with Ch4 for Medic, Ch5 for Support, Ch6 for Management. Just depends on your needs.
I haven't had a chance to find an unlock for this radio yet, but it wouldn't surprise me if it can be unlocked. I'm actually shocked they haven't released a ham version of it. Vero (the company that builds this) has a 2m mobile rig already, so they are in the space.
@@temporarilyofflineVero has a UHF version.
@@RKingis I'll have a video on it soon.
@@temporarilyoffline Awesome!
I feel uncomfortable trusting the CCP with my privacy, evenless than the Five eyes...
"Good thing I played operation as a child..." as he proceeds to drop the screw.😂😂😂😂
Right!
@@temporarilyoffline I mean if they really want it they can get it realistically, I just don't want to hand them my pin card and the keys to the car.
@@GH0ST369 I think a radio with an android OS and "app" ecosystem is good ... This connection between radio and smartphone is likely a way to get around US govt BS. You can always get a cheap burner phone/tablet and another Gmail account to bypass the nonsense. I agree with you, it's ridiculous.
@@temporarilyoffline in Canada all phones need a SIM to get access to any cellular network at least for the general public.
@@GH0ST369 sorry, I meant wifi/data only. Info think there isn't any reason to cellular network this radio.
Can you do a privacy tone ? My group uses 22-4 but can’t figure out how to add that privacy tone
This radio does privacy tones, but you'll have to know what "22-4" translates into. What model are their radios? www.k0tfu.org/reference/frs-gmrs-privacy-codes-demystified.html
@@temporarilyoffline they are using midland gmrs radios mxt 275
@@temporarilyoffline it would be D031N but I’m not sure where that gets programmed in
@@seanlee4ty Yep, its got D031N - open the app, open the channels, long press a channel, drop down the Tone menu and scroll forever until you get to D031N.
@@temporarilyoffline thank you!!
Honest question (no sarcasm) - GMRS has only 30 channels. What does six banks of 30 channels get you?
A lot of GMRS users travel or gather with friends... so one set for "Home" repeaters, One set for "there", another for "other there", another for "overlanding with friends", etc... just added flexibility.
Even if you had multiple repeaters in your area and wanted to have all 30 channels, and then all local repeaters.
@@temporarilyofflineExactly!!!! Great for traveling!!!!!
For the love of god... Take the battery off to install the belt clip!!!
Some people's kids man
I know basically nothing. But will this work in Australia?
The radio will work... but the lawman won't be happy. It will not TX on Australian "UHF CB" Frequencies - You might be able to get your hands on a Vero VR-N75 handheld instead and that one appears to be unlocked. I can't confirm that as I haven't had "hands on" yet.
I have over 15 portable Ham Radios, and not 1 of them has a flashlight.
People always talk about the flashlight. I just laugh.
too bad, the flash light comes in handy.
@@palehorse7377 I always have one in my pocket anyway. You're right though, until you carry a flashlight, you never know how much you need one.
Your phone probably does, and this radio isn't any good without a phone.
Anyone know if these have a scramble feature?
It have privacy tones, but it doesn't look like it has encryption or scrambling.
FRS used to have voice inversion, but not many newer radios have it.
I wonder why it cannot do data over repeater. That's the deal breaker for me, since I expect to use it over repeaters for most travel.
I don't know how they would know it was a repeater... maybe the sub-audible tones interfere?
@@temporarilyoffline I thought that at first, but some repeaters don't use tones and some simplex does use tones. So, I don't think it's about tones.
@@Gruuvin1 Do you know of another radio that does data over a repeater?
@@temporarilyoffline no, but I've only started looking into it.
It's written in the Part 95 rules. My guess is to limit how far you could affect other users from afar.
Put the belt clip on before you install battery
Put the battery on before you install the belt clip
Install the battery and belt clip at the exact same time using the force.
is this radio able to get an extended battery attached?
I don't think they've made an extended battery, but the regular batteries are pretty cheap: baofengtech.com/product/bp-26/
well crap thank you though!!
Hey TO do you have alot of gmrs traffic in your area of the country? I have been tossing around the idea of putting up a gmrs repeater at my qth. Maybe it would help with traffic there is none around here
Not much currently, a repeater would help - but you'll been to do some advertising to raise awareness luckily we have social media to help.
@@temporarilyoffline My boys and me use gmrs and there is another guy thta uses it every once in awhile but never call sign. I have talk to a few local hams and they said a gmrs repeater would help the community for the ones that dont wabt to be hams.
They make some GMRS repeater in a box Jobs. Might be worth looking into.
@@temporarilyoffline yes I have seen those on gigaparts. Where would you recommend looking up the laws for gmrs repeater?
I'd suggest mygmrs.com to start, but I haven't gone down this path myself. Let me know what you find out!
Be careful with the antenna. Mine broke right off.
Warranty? It's a pretty common antenna setup for handheld radios, so if it broke it was probably a defective build.
It's nice that it does all of theis "stuff", but i am 75, and I just want to talk to a friend. This is complicating my life. Learning how to do all of this stuff is not fun. I gave up on ham because of that.
Luckily a new GMRS radio won't get in the way of your favorite ham bands/modes.
Midland GXT67. It's $200 for one, but in a city, you don't have to worry about bleedover from electronics.
This is clone of the Vero N-75, adapted for GMRS.
Good catch! I hinted at it a little in the video.
Per the web site, the antenna is not removable. Is that true?
Came off pretty easy in the video!
@@temporarilyoffline Which makes it non-FCC compliant, so while preppers won't care, should it really be considered the best GMRS radio?
@@bettersaferadio I guess that depends on what features make something best for you.
@@temporarilyoffline Of course, that’s always the case, but people should probably be informed about such so they can individually decide if they want to use a compliant radio or not. :)
Hi new to all the radio stuff and need help
Welcome to the funhouse! What are you looking to do?
The box with no color usually is a sign of a rip off version of a Btech/Boafeng
Interesting! I haven't seen that or had any problems with my 6x2.
@@temporarilyoffline I bought one online and received it, ended up being a rip off but still works like it should so no complaints
It's actually a Vero modded for GMRS.
Did the ham version come out ??
Very soon: ua-cam.com/video/pSa5zlQ5Yv8/v-deo.html
Vero?
GMRS data radios are supposed to have nonremovable antennas.
I'd have to look, but it probably has a set screw to prevent removal.
Why wouldn't their be a ham version of it? Maybe because Btech/Baofeng don't ham? GMRS...almost seems more fun and inclusive than ham radio? Don't see this kind of excitement anywhere with ham stuff.
I agree - its interesting that GMRS is taking off and leaving HAM behind. Maybe its just the new gateway into the hobby. Either way, it gets people on RF and learning in its own special way, so I'm all for it.
There is a UHF ham version. I believe by Vero.
Woooooo
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What are you going to DO with it?
I will be traveling this summer and I hope to be in closer range to some GMRS users.
@@temporarilyoffline How will you deal with the PL tones? Without prior arrangement, you may not be well received. Even when our local repeater was left wide open for Superbowl Sunday, it fell silent. The locals avoided it and no tourists were in evidence. GMRS just doesn't seem to work that way. Maybe take a CB.
@@HarryHamsterChannel I'll have quite a bit of kit with me to sample the airwaves.
@@temporarilyoffline Righteous. Drive careful.
App dependency is a plague.
It's usable without the app. The app opens a lot more options. It's nice to see some modern tech come to radio.
@@temporarilyoffline Respectfully, I disagree. I actually feel the opposite! I want less Bluetooth/app/surveillance in my life. Just a good, simple, dependable radio. But thanks to your complete review I know to keep looking. Cheers!
@@MichaelCoughlanmusic disagreement is always allowed! Thanks for watching!
Why not just buy a uv5r for $20?
I like the $20 radios, but they don't have the features list that this one has.
To much money for BARFWONG
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To hell with GMRS tell me more about your time machine.
I can't, state secrets. The truth is out there.
why? why tear it off? It just gonna get scratched and shitty looking.
More people complain if you don't tear it off.
that's not a ham radio
You're right!
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Well said.
But it's only a 2 watt radio.
Try the GMRS channels. 6w in my testing.
Nope. I transmit at over 5