Gear review: Baofeng UV-5R handheld HAM radio

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  • Опубліковано 22 жов 2024
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    Here are my thoughts on the UV-5R and some tactical tips on using it. Its the best entry to the radio world for preparedness and the like.
    ALWAYS follow the FcC rUlEs.

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  • @YuriKuzyk
    @YuriKuzyk 19 днів тому +2

    Very informative - I own a pair and agree that they are excellent. The main for folks is to download the manual that was created by users since the stock manual is almost useless.

    • @preparedcitizens
      @preparedcitizens  19 днів тому

      @@YuriKuzyk good stuff and thank you for watching!

  • @daved4120
    @daved4120 19 днів тому +1

    It is kinda crazy how effective Baofeng radios are. I've owned many different models of these over the years, and they really are as good as everyone is saying. I do currently own the model he's discussing, for more than a year now, currently I just use them when the wife and I go hiking, we have been up to 3 miles apart and still received each others calls. I think I paid around $35 to $40 for both with two chargers and they came with the extended antennas.

    • @preparedcitizens
      @preparedcitizens  18 днів тому

      @@daved4120 that’s awesome and hiking is a excellent way to test radios. Good stuff brother!

  • @Jacobzzzz-t9q
    @Jacobzzzz-t9q 13 днів тому +1

    Subbed to your channel, laid back not forcing the newest and greatest radio

    • @preparedcitizens
      @preparedcitizens  13 днів тому

      @@Jacobzzzz-t9q I really appreciate that! Yeah I’m trying to go for availability and simplicity for everyone. I have a few more radios to review but the uv5r is still always going to be recommended by me. Thank you brother!

    • @Jacobzzzz-t9q
      @Jacobzzzz-t9q 12 днів тому +1

      @@preparedcitizens I appreciate you, and taking your time to put this videos out, just purchased a signal stick as well.

    • @preparedcitizens
      @preparedcitizens  12 днів тому

      @@Jacobzzzz-t9q you won’t be disappointed! I will be ordering more to keep in stock as well! Awesome stuff brother!

  • @jasonbrown467
    @jasonbrown467 19 днів тому +2

    great radio for the price. just be aware nothing you do on this radio will be private, but then again maybe thats exactly one of the parts of what makes this radio great for emergencies. this radio is where i started with radio about 4 years ago. program it for your 2m/70 ham repeaters gmrs/frs, maybe weather and toss it in a bag. the batteries will junk out after a few years though

    • @preparedcitizens
      @preparedcitizens  18 днів тому +1

      @@jasonbrown467 excellent point about not being private! And I agree about emergencies. These are a good starter, all around radio. Good stuff brother!

  • @Valorius
    @Valorius 21 день тому +3

    Our good buddy from 2 alpha Solutions just help me set up my baofeng uv5r

    • @preparedcitizens
      @preparedcitizens  21 день тому +2

      @@Valorius I’m going to be going to see him later this month for some help setting up a home base station! He is a great dude!

    • @Valorius
      @Valorius 21 день тому

      @@preparedcitizens All the way out in Va?

    • @preparedcitizens
      @preparedcitizens  21 день тому +1

      @@Valorius yup. It’s nearly 10hrs ride.

    • @Valorius
      @Valorius 21 день тому +1

      @@preparedcitizens If you're passing by my neck of the woods be sure to stop by so we can make a day or two out of it man.

    • @preparedcitizens
      @preparedcitizens  21 день тому +1

      @@Valorius definitely will get with you and see if I can’t at least stop in for a visit!

  • @KO4GAR
    @KO4GAR 16 днів тому +1

    The best thing you can do for those handy talkie's is buy a N9TAX Slim Jim antenna. it will be the best 33 dollars you will spend on those radio's

    • @preparedcitizens
      @preparedcitizens  16 днів тому

      @@KO4GAR nice. I’ve not tried one of those yet. I’ll definitely look into it!

  • @cefchurch511
    @cefchurch511 19 днів тому +1

    All ham radio operators think this radio is the best.