Dude... The fact that WooHoo rigs are built with superheterodyne receivers instead of a "radio-on-a-chip" makes their radios worth the premium over their 'feng brethren, yet still a great value among its business-band peers like Motorola and Icom.
MUUUURRS! So I may or may not have done little test my not UV-5R tonight with MURS, FRS, and GMRS. In theory there was one radio with an external antenna and another in car with a whip antenna. If this test had actually happened, it would have taken place out in the country, rural area, with dense woods. To my surprise, MURS had the best reception and distance, if it had actually taken place. I got, in theory, about 1.5 miles with FRS, 3.5 miles with GMRS, and right at 5 miles with MURS. If it actually happened.
I am a marine operator. I like MURS frequencies for internal communications. 1.The range is better than uhf because our antennas are tuned for vhf. We would never use it on our Baofengs, that would make a ham very sad.
I see that your humor does not end with your videos. I checked out your sample FCC GMRS application and you sir owe me a keyboard because I spit out a huge mouthful of coffee on it while looking through some of your data entries. 😂
Been using M.U.R.S. radios for over 15 years and love it. One thing that users will have to get use to is that security motion detectors use the frequencies. You will hear Alert zone 1, 2.3.4.coming from the security devices off and on. I use 4 Murs motion detectors on my 10 acrea property. KK7T.
Cross country comment: Many log truck drivers in Maine and elsewhere use MURS so if driving on woods roads when hunting, fishing, hiking and yes, off roading, it’s the frequency for safe travels.
Although I am in the UK and the equipment you review is not for here I do enjoy your reviews and your style. Also have that little power meter, I think it’s excellent and use it daily.
You are very special youtuber. Goverment should release some kind of law to protect species like you. I'm effing loving your way of effing with viewers.
Your videos are always so funny and entertaining... yet at the same time, very informational. Your repeated "jokes" manage to never really get old, and they make what could be a dry, boring subject interesting and fun to hear about. Thanks for the videos and entertainment! MUUURRS!
If you can get hold of a second KG-805M radio it would be fun to have a side-by-side range test against a pair of 805Fs (with a two watt FRS Channel selected).
Thanks for the video. Some motorcycle groups gave used Murs effectively. I think the external antenna and the way vhf performs on the road makes them work well for their groups.
Back in 2005, I worked part time at the local Radio Shack. They had some MURS mobile radios for sale and I picked them up on clearance for like $20 each. I sold them on eBay shortly afterward. I kind of wish I hadn’t.
Won't be surprised to see a MURS mobile radio before long. Good to see someone talking about it. FCC needs to up the ERP on it. 25 watts wouldn't interfere with the Wally world users.
I don't think there's really a need for 25 watt radio in MURS. It changes the intent of the service. A 25 watt rig in the parking lot probably would block the Walmart guy in the garden center from talking to the customer service desk. If you want more range and power, go get your GMRS or other licensed service radio.
Being that there are commercially produced yagi directional antenna for MURS if the FCC would increase the MURS power limit to 50 watts like GMRS then it would really be something especially since you are allowed to send data over MURS
This has nothing to do with MURS. But, I was caught up in traffic the other day and tried to get a traffic update using my FRS radio. Pretty much useless. I could not reach anyone. Even the people that were talking on the channels would not respond. I'm pretty sure it was because they were using a "Privacy Codes" and I could not break their squelch. This is my idea. Like the old CB days Channel 19 was used for general talk or traffic updates. You are in the position with 47K followers to try and establish FRS 19 (2 Watts) with NO privacy code as the new Channel 19. It might make a good video on your site. Love your videos. Informative and educational. Thank you....
M.U.R.S. is what Walmart employees use to hookup with each other after work. I remember on Citizen Band Radio "BJ channel 17". I went to channel 17 and got an education and then threw up.
I work in timber and had limited success with GMRS. Some areas do have repeaters, but they are not always available or have paywalls. MURS may have better results due to terrain and trees? - worth a try. Most projects are in Cal Fire CZU and they use Repeater Mobile (RM) @151.370. Wildland fire handhelds like the BKR5000 run @$3,000(!) nope I prefer disposable chinese radios
Randy, if you have to ask were my hand are at, then I must not be your favorite viewer like you said. You should know by now that I always touch myself when I watch your video, lol. Sorry, once again getting my sick comment out for the day. Thanks for the great video and your time.
Old vid, however, I’ve decided to use MURS version of Retivas brand (church budget) but would like a 2 channel version so there could be an “isolated” security conversation channel. Retivas had a version but it’s “no longer available “. You’re knowledgeable - would you know of another brand. I’ve put in the same question to “buy two way radios “ but maybe you are king of radio knowledge?
I don't see why they don't get the UV 5 r or uv82 or the h6 and have murs frs and gmrs and theres more all in 1 raido for $30 for emergencies and modering only .
Is this correct? 1.) FRS needs the radio to have FCC part 95 approval 2.) GMRS needs the radio to have FCC part 90 approval 3.) HAM needs the radio to have FCC Part 97 approval
And considering how dead the surrounding VHF business band frequencies are, the FCC could EASILY quadruple the size of MURS and increase the power to 5 watts.
For your fans that want you to test for swr, have you thought about a NanoVNA H4, they are not that expensive. Thanks for the video, I might have to buy one just to say I have one or when I go to Walmart I can listen in.
Don't Walmart executives watch video. Some of those ignorant associates will tell folks using their channel that they'll call the police if they catch you in or near the store on their channel. Of course, some stores use subtones and other don't they're worse than sad HAMS.
I LUV your show.. It's like watching a train wreck, you don't want to see it , but you can't take your eyes off it. I'm sending you my life savings.... just don't cash the check , that would be very EMBARRASSING for both of us... P.S. I want to have your baby....
On Buytwowayradios dot com, they have a nice Nagoya NA-771G antenna tuned for GMRS. Though no advertised for MURS, it is a dual-bander that works as well on your MURS rig as it does on your GMRS kit. Something to consider for your WooHoo KG805M. I like that the KG805M is a superheterodyne rig, which helps justify its $99 price, in my opinion, and thus it's on my shortlist of things to do sometime soon :)
These radio are way overpriced
and yet you fail to tell us what radio with the same capabilities is priced the way you feel it should be priced.
Ahh the Dickhead comment!!
Dude... The fact that WooHoo rigs are built with superheterodyne receivers instead of a "radio-on-a-chip" makes their radios worth the premium over their 'feng brethren, yet still a great value among its business-band peers like Motorola and Icom.
Just like that B C is silent after getting shut down
I didn’t realize they were in business to give them away. Since they are not free for him I guess they are over priced.
MUUUURRS! So I may or may not have done little test my not UV-5R tonight with MURS, FRS, and GMRS. In theory there was one radio with an external antenna and another in car with a whip antenna. If this test had actually happened, it would have taken place out in the country, rural area, with dense woods. To my surprise, MURS had the best reception and distance, if it had actually taken place. I got, in theory, about 1.5 miles with FRS, 3.5 miles with GMRS, and right at 5 miles with MURS. If it actually happened.
One radio to rule them all and in the programming bind them. In theory.
"ALLEGEDLY"
"with dense woods"
VHF loves terrain, it hugs the ground and wraps around. 🤗
As long as you aren't using ridiculously high power output nobody's going to notice.
I am a marine operator. I like MURS frequencies for internal communications. 1.The range is better than uhf because our antennas are tuned for vhf. We would never use it on our Baofengs, that would make a ham very sad.
I see that your humor does not end with your videos. I checked out your sample FCC GMRS application and you sir owe me a keyboard because I spit out a huge mouthful of coffee on it while looking through some of your data entries. 😂
Been using M.U.R.S. radios for over 15 years and love it. One thing that users will have to get use to is that security motion detectors use the frequencies. You will hear Alert zone 1, 2.3.4.coming from the security devices off and on. I use 4 Murs motion detectors on my 10 acrea property. KK7T.
Cross country comment: Many log truck drivers in Maine and elsewhere use MURS so if driving on woods roads when hunting, fishing, hiking and yes, off roading, it’s the frequency for safe travels.
So. MURS has the beef. An age old mystery solved. Amazing work, sir.
Although I am in the UK and the equipment you review is not for here I do enjoy your reviews and your style. Also have that little power meter, I think it’s excellent and use it daily.
I love it when it has a tight and satisfying feel. Wowuxion makes nice stuff.
You are very special youtuber. Goverment should release some kind of law to protect species like you. I'm effing loving your way of effing with viewers.
Your videos are always so funny and entertaining... yet at the same time, very informational. Your repeated "jokes" manage to never really get old, and they make what could be a dry, boring subject interesting and fun to hear about. Thanks for the videos and entertainment! MUUURRS!
MMUUURRRSSSS.... freakin hilarious!!! thanks for great information while being entertaining!!! Keep up the great videos!!!
Quality video!
I'm still chuckling about all the MURrrrrrrS.
If you can get hold of a second KG-805M radio it would be fun to have a side-by-side range test against a pair of 805Fs (with a two watt FRS Channel selected).
Gotta say... I'm loving the artwork 🤜🤛
I like it too, although I personally would have loved to see pickle Rick
Thanks for the video. Some motorcycle groups gave used Murs effectively. I think the external antenna and the way vhf performs on the road makes them work well for their groups.
Muuuuuurrrrrssss….. Rosie O’Donald LMAO 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Back in 2005, I worked part time at the local Radio Shack. They had some MURS mobile radios for sale and I picked them up on clearance for like $20 each. I sold them on eBay shortly afterward. I kind of wish I hadn’t.
Love your videos, keep them coming.
Won't be surprised to see a MURS mobile radio before long. Good to see someone talking about it. FCC needs to up the ERP on it. 25 watts wouldn't interfere with the Wally world users.
I will be reviewing a mobile MURS unit soon!
I don't think there's really a need for 25 watt radio in MURS. It changes the intent of the service. A 25 watt rig in the parking lot probably would block the Walmart guy in the garden center from talking to the customer service desk. If you want more range and power, go get your GMRS or other licensed service radio.
if that is Rosey that is a true cow
I really like your videos they are educational as well as entertaining
Being that there are commercially produced yagi directional antenna for MURS if the FCC would increase the MURS power limit to 50 watts like GMRS then it would really be something especially since you are allowed to send data over MURS
Really enjoyed this video!!!
I needed a good laugh !!!!
Also an interesting radio that I will have to look at purchasing.
Just watching for the Murrrrrrs photos.
This has nothing to do with MURS. But, I was caught up in traffic the other day and tried to get a traffic update using my FRS radio. Pretty much useless. I could not reach anyone. Even the people that were talking on the channels would not respond. I'm pretty sure it was because they were using a "Privacy Codes" and I could not break their squelch.
This is my idea. Like the old CB days Channel 19 was used for general talk or traffic updates. You are in the position with 47K followers to try and establish FRS 19 (2 Watts) with NO privacy code as the new Channel 19. It might make a good video on your site.
Love your videos. Informative and educational. Thank you....
I just come here for the comedy.
Does what the box say it does... Can't complain about that... or can they ?
M.U.R.S. is what Walmart employees use to hookup with each other after work. I remember on Citizen Band Radio "BJ channel 17". I went to channel 17 and got an education and then threw up.
"I went to channel 17 and got an education and then threw up." What does that mean?
I like that roger beep
Great stuff. I may have to try one since I'm in a rural area with lots of hardwoods basically. Thanks Randy.
love that roger beep!!!
I work in timber and had limited success with GMRS. Some areas do have repeaters, but they are not always available or have paywalls. MURS may have better results due to terrain and trees? - worth a try. Most projects are in Cal Fire CZU and they use Repeater Mobile (RM) @151.370. Wildland fire handhelds like the BKR5000 run @$3,000(!) nope I prefer disposable chinese radios
The GS-5B by Radioddity is an awesome unlocked radio. Hint hint. Just say’n. Thanks for another great video.
So what do you think. Is Murs better than GMRS? I am in the process of buying a GMRS mobile and HT. I do have my GMRS license.
MURS has it's uses, but we (and most people) are sticking with GMRS.
Randy, if you have to ask were my hand are at, then I must not be your favorite viewer like you said. You should know by now that I always touch myself when I watch your video, lol. Sorry, once again getting my sick comment out for the day. Thanks for the great video and your time.
im trying to hack my HAM Wouxun to work on MURS.... but that would be illegal so I should not do it.
Is that Rosie O'Donnell on the cover?? MUURRRSS!!!
Thank you for your service
Old vid, however, I’ve decided to use MURS version of Retivas brand (church budget) but would like a 2 channel version so there could be an “isolated” security conversation channel. Retivas had a version but it’s “no longer available “. You’re knowledgeable - would you know of another brand. I’ve put in the same question to “buy two way radios “ but maybe you are king of radio knowledge?
It sounds to me that CTCSS implementation is all you need.
The radio voice reminds me of the suite voice on "Edge of Tomorrow".
Thank you for all you do
I don't see why they don't get the UV 5 r or uv82 or the h6 and have murs frs and gmrs and theres more all in 1 raido for $30 for emergencies and modering only .
Randy, I really like your videos. On a side note, you look like Adam Schiff's older and better looking brother.
Quality. Only quality radios have a roger beep. Quality. Pure Quality...Murrrrrs.......
Good video as always randy love that its just like the gmrs version just different internals solid Radio @NotaRubicon Productions
Guess what I use my ham radio on MURS. And it's not fcc type-approved.
the way he tortures you with the rodger beep lmfao.
Is this correct?
1.) FRS needs the radio to have FCC part 95 approval
2.) GMRS needs the radio to have FCC part 90 approval
3.) HAM needs the radio to have FCC Part 97 approval
No, that is not correct.
FRS & GMRS is Part 95, and ham radio has no type acceptance.
Does it do CTCSS or DCS?
Yes, both.
"Nobody is using those channels."
What was on the frequency band before the FCC "freed" it up ?
Businesses
And considering how dead the surrounding VHF business band frequencies are, the FCC could EASILY quadruple the size of MURS and increase the power to 5 watts.
Police / Fire etc
Industrial business.
Thanks
Thanks for another great video 🐄
Is this what Walmart uses?
Seems like the antenna should be more impressive to the ladies than the belt clip or wrist strap…………..just saying!
Some of the better antennas are stubby!
The helical antenna supplied with the Wouxun KG-699E, which is an HT for 68-88MHz, is ribbed...for added pleasure, presumably.
For your fans that want you to test for swr, have you thought about a NanoVNA H4, they are not that expensive. Thanks for the video, I might have to buy one just to say I have one or when I go to Walmart I can listen in.
He already has a Farsometer 2000 which can test for SWR.
Where are my hands? How did he know????
MMMMMUUUUUUURRRRRRRSS LMAF !
Ok, truth time...who went and counted all the MURS???
kg 805g have that security code too
Great video! Murrrrrs! 🐗🐗🐗
LOL... I paused the vid and the 2nd chapter is named "Unboxing"
I agree that "unboxing" videos are a waste of time!
Run your radio thru a amp like us normal pirates do.
What amp are you running on murs ? Im genuinely curious as it seems like vhf amps are hard to find now days
Murrs is child’s play but great video
Tongue in cheek question. Are the people who use MURS radios called Murtians? Sorry, couldn't resist.
Our church needs 10 and these are way too expensive for that many
There are other MURS radios for approx 11.00 per radio
When is the GMRS licensing fee changing to $35?????????
soon.
April 19, 2022 to be exact
Don't Walmart executives watch video. Some of those ignorant associates will tell folks using their channel that they'll call the police if they catch you in or near the store on their channel. Of course, some stores use subtones and other don't they're worse than sad HAMS.
That dude in the background looks oddly familiar
"Murs is not the sound a retarded cow makes'" LOL
Complaint: I thought this was a 5W radio but after I bot one I found it only has 2.8W!!!
MURS is 2 watt. You're thinking of GMRS which has more power.
Hope you bought 2 if not your may find a drive thru attendant to talk to if you look hard enough.
If you got 2.8 , you are probably about 1 watt ahead of the rest. Few radios actually put out their advertised power rating.
I LUV your show.. It's like watching a train wreck, you don't want to see it , but you can't take your eyes off it. I'm sending you my life savings.... just don't cash the check , that would be very EMBARRASSING for both of us... P.S. I want to have your baby....
MOIST
Can't stop laughing,, Mmmmmuuuuuurrrrrrsssssss 🐄🐄🐄🐄🐄🐄🐄
The steaks. Lmao.
Please don't pin my stupid comment to the top. Don't really have any comment....... MUURRRS!!! ;)
Murrrs lmao
🐮
Moist
On Buytwowayradios dot com, they have a nice Nagoya NA-771G antenna tuned for GMRS. Though no advertised for MURS, it is a dual-bander that works as well on your MURS rig as it does on your GMRS kit. Something to consider for your WooHoo KG805M. I like that the KG805M is a superheterodyne rig, which helps justify its $99 price, in my opinion, and thus it's on my shortlist of things to do sometime soon :)