How To Use Most Ham Radio Handhelds
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- Опубліковано 6 сер 2020
- The basic operation of a ham radio hand held is pretty standard among many different radios. Today I am going to show the most simplist basic starting point for your new to radio.
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Can anyone direct me to a video geared toward people like me that have no idea what he is talking about? I mean a tutorial for someone that literally is a beginner at all of this. I'm sure this is an excellent video, I just can't seem to find one that explains everything as if you were looking at a foreign object for the first time. Thank you.
Did you manage?
Same here. I bought for emergencies and a possible hobby. No idea what I'm doing
Me too
Me 3
The FT-60 is still probably my favorite hit of all time. Extremely durable and reliable!
Hey Josh, thanks to your efforts to share your passion and knowledge of ham radio, I took my Technician exam yesterday online, and passed! Tonight my call sign was assigned!!!! I'm KC1NOS in Boston area. Thanks and keep on doing what you do and ham radio will continue to grow.
Congrats!! --
73 de Chris NO7E
@@VI_Radio_Guy Thanks! I just made my first contact on the Eastern Massachusetts 2m Traffic Net, one of the repeaters in Waltham, MA I've been listening to them while studying for the test. It feels good to have finally checked off a long time bucket list item. 73 to you!
Colleen I’m on the south shore of Mass and will be taking my exam in a couple weeks. Do you know of any ham radio clubs in in the Massachusetts area? Thanks and congrats.
Congrats on the ticket.
73s de Dave KC3PRU
Congratulations! I in Marlborough and studying for General. I usually am on the Waltham and North Andover repeaters. KC1IDC will look for you on the net. I am on the HRCC Discord as CrazyIrish. Reach out and we can get on a frequency and chat. 73 to you!
That intro was hilarious
Love the info in these focused videos...so much more than the distracted nature of the live streams. Keep up this great work.
Love your channel. I was a "radio guy" in the Army. I have had a Baofeng for a over a year and now I'm studying to get my license. Love your vids.
Love your videos. Very simple to follow,thinking about taking technician ham test. Because of your videos
M6KKW from 🇬🇧. Awesome shows (although to late for me to watch live), have learnt a lot and enjoy the humour. Just bought a T shirt as a thank you. Keep them coming.
I love this video, very helpful! One thing I would like is a begginer video on Yeasu system fusion with the ft2dr or 3
I can't remember the last time I heard my baofengs talk lol. Always the first thing I disable! Great job Josh 73!
This was a fantastic video. As someone who started with Baofang seeing how these work in others help with understanding why you want something better and justify it (e.x. User experience)
Josh you are hilarious and informative and I thank you as always!
What a great video! Practical info, thank you!
Thanks Josh! This video was very informative for a newbie like me!
Another awesome video. Thank you, Josh.
Fantastic information precise to the point well-spoken
Josh!! Thank you very much. You are a tremendous help!!
I got licensed on 2017. My very first radio was a FT-60. I still have the radio and it is my go to radio when I travel. I do own a Baofeng but it never comes off the charger. I also have 2 DMR radios which I use one for every day when I am at home. I also have the FT-4XR. I like the size of the FT-4 but the FT-60 is the most easy and simple radio I have used to date.
Just learning. Very helpful video. More "basics" would be very helpful!
thanks for your channel. I own a FT60 and it does have a dual watch. just press FV button and VM button. it will watch the home channel and any other you want.
Great video. Thanks, Josh!
That FT3DR knob can be switched to make it top knob for volume and bottom channels, its in the menu
Great video! Thank you
This was a awesome video!! I needed this to choose
Glad it was helpful!
This rings so true about repeater fiefdoms. I enjoy my dmr hotspot a lot more.
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Very helpful - thank you 🙏👊
Thanks.... for sharing your knowlege ....
Josh dying of laughter made my night 🙂
Very helpful!
Nice job!
Good info. Now I can use my Kensu BaoCON much better. Nice local guy there on the repeater BTW. KC3PRU...hurry up FCC with that vanity call, this sequential one is a tongue twister.
Ham-tastic! :)
17:25 baofeng was scanning faster than kenwood :P (btw I'm not that guy from the repeater)
Thank you for teaching about this very important aspect of emergency communications. Subscribed! I feel too old to learn ALL of this information. My old flip phone has more capabilities than I can use.
Misery loves company, I'm glad to know I'm not the only one with a noise floor that high all the time. Before someone tells me to do all the things that help you track that noise down, I think we have tried it. Now back to the video...
full metal jacket reference, nice!
On my newer UV-5R+ you don’t have to be in a particular band if you’re in Frequency Mode. You can just type in the frequency. However, on my original UV-5R, if you’re in Frequency Mode and try to enter a 70 cm frequency when the particular band is set to 2 meters, it won’t let you. You actually have to use the Band button to select the correct band before you can type in a frequency for that band.
That Intro was hilarious.
The Yeasu FT-3Dr has the ability to change the function of the knobs, in the menu!
Thanks. I just got my technician license. Do you have a playlist for beginners?
As my first radio I purchased a TYT TH-UV8000D and I've only had it for less than a month. I cannot find ANY videos that help with programming it. Would it be possible for you to do a programming video on it or at least point me in the right direction? Thanx, I absolutely love your channel, it's been very helpful for a true noob.
I recently got licensed and picked up a Yaesu VX-6. It's a nice radio but I wish I hadn't got it. I'm 20 miles from the nearest repeater and live in a hollow. There are some hams in town but apparently they don't monitor .52, I can't make a contact here to save my life. I did pick up one of Dr. Ed Fong's 2m antennas and mounted it on a 10' pole on my roof but it doesn't seem to make any difference. I've been told that this time of year the repeaters are pretty dead. Anyway..... having mounted an antenna and being tied to that I wish I had taken the money I spent on the VX-6 and bought a base or mobile with a lot more nuts. It would have been money better spent. That said, I like that I can take this HT camping and pick up a wide range of frequencies including weather and fm radio. Great video! Keep up the good work.
Hi Josh, this was indeed another brilliant videos with loads of information.Thanks for the advice on the repeater groups snobbery. Just wanted to know that if DMR handheld radios are also capable of D-STAR? Can DMR allow private Simplex call? Why does a DMR requires a WiFi or hotpot? Is it possible to communicate in DMR with another DMR ham user in simplex mode where there are no DMR repeaters? What is the maximum distance a DMR handheld can cover in such situation? Is there some similarities between DMR and IP-Radio? Does DMR allows DXing in a cheap and efficient manner when compared to HF? Finally, I completely agree that the HF bands are the ultimate place of communication that crosses geography worldwide and does not have to depend on any kind of intermediary service provider such has the repeaters. HF definitely opens up altogether new horizon of communication particularly DXing and finding like minded people. Yes, HF is the arena for the big boys to play:) May I request you to please suggest a mid range (price) HF mode that does all bands including SSB. Really appreciate all your efforts in creating such great videos.
Wish you a blessed day ahead.
73s
1. DMR cannot go D-STAR
2. DMR Can do simplex calls
3. DMR does not require a hotspot, but a hotspot allows you to talk on other modes (like D-STAR) and on any talk group you want.
4. Maximum distance will be dependent on terrain and overgrowth. But assume 1-10 miles?
5. DMR is not like IP radios. Other than both being digital, they are different
6. DMR doesn’t really allow DXing, but you could get sporadic E. DMR is generally line of sight communication, so nothing really like HF.
7. If you want to get into HF, you should get a 7300 to get started. It will do you well for years.
Thanks for watching.
@@HamRadioCrashCourse Thanks-za-million for your lightning-like speed response to my queries!
73s
lol, looks like the Baofeng is set on good ol’ .435. Nice 👍
It’s always fun to watch a dumpster fire.
@@HamRadioCrashCourse I also slow down for the .435 car crash when I'm down south.
Nice...
24:10 😂 FUNNIEST EVER! 🤣 🙌🏽
Explain the acronyms please ie..drm etc
"There are many like it but this one is mine" pretty sure there needs to be WAY more power in your voice. As always well done.
"This is my handy! This is the one! This one for talking - This one for fun!
Can you please post a link for your antenna that you have on your FT-3DR? Love your videos! Thank you!
signalstuff.com/product/super-elastic-signal-stick-sma-male/
Thank you for the link!! Love your videos!!
Loved it! But where's the Icom ID-52A? (Insert new models here).
I don’t have one... yet
I think they're still at the factory in Japan. Saw an image of this ID-52 and it looks sharp.
Hey so is the repeater what sends your radio transmission to the internet or does it make the transmission further or something?
how to use Anytone AT-D878UV Plus
with Auto CTCSS/DCS Scan or Frequency pairing
work with Hytera Digital PD708 u1 ?
fast pairing Freq with Anytone AT-D878UV Plus
Hey Josh, what is the good guide to study for ham radio to take the test?
I have a playlist for the technician exam and my entire "Are you new to ham radio start here" playlist.
HELLO JOSH FROM N3NDX, what's with the grizzly adams look???? great video,, keep em coming my friend...73........08-13-2020.21:37hrs..E.S.T...
No where to get a haircut my dude
That "insert brand and model" voice reminds me of Minecraft, specially with that device pixelated.
What kind of antenna on the FT3d??
I need a video explaining DCS, CTCSS, how to use squelsh, what is positive and negative offsets. How do i use a HT proficiently? Narrow vs wide bandwidth. Just a run through of all the menu options. It driving me nuts. I just want to listen to emergency services with out having to listen to loud static in between. Please direct me to an actual tutorial.
Hi Josh do you have a video for ft 60 yaesu? Thanks
Yea. It’s way old.
Not everyone lives in single-family homes. For us, the apartment dwellers, handheld ham radios are the only practical option.
I disagree with the firm “only viable option”. You can use a mobile radio and get an antenna outside in creative ways.
@@HamRadioCrashCourse It depends on circumstances, but I doubt it is possible or appropriate for apartment dwellers to do so.
What are normal SWR's for these handheld radios???
So do you have to be a member to talk on repeaters? can they tell you to actually get the heck off and you have to listen or can you tell them to go somewhere and tell them off and keep on talking on it?
You need your ham, but repeaters are open to anyone, but if your a asshole you won't make many friends
What antenna are you using on your FT3?
Me guesses it's a Signal Stick like the one I'll get Monday. Mine's on blue however.
im trying to play around with my ht...its surprisingly hard to find simple explanations and how tos on this stuff. thanks for this video. could you please answer a question for me ....what is the top number on the display ? there the top number and the bottom number/frequency the top number never changes in frequency mode as the bottom scans? thanks
The top frequency is channel a the lower channel b. There is a button to switch between channels.
@@HamRadioCrashCourse got it thanks. Dual Channel was OFF for whatever reason. When on now I can go from a to b.
Bingo! Nicely done!
I really don't get why the threads would have a limited life unless your cross threading them a bit everytime your taking the antenna off and on. I could see the hole the pin goes in and out wearing slightly everytime you go in and out though. How many on and offs are we talking though that might start causing a problem? I've already taken my antenna off and on multiple times testing the stock antenna on my ft65r and a nagoya antenna I bought that made zero difference in recieve or transmit. I havnt noticed any degradation in signal strength when i put my stock antenna back on so thats good. Might try a diamond antenna eventually and see if that will give me a boost.
Suggest googling it if you want to know more.
Is it possible to use any of these as a telemeter if you have a yagi and a micro transmitter for animals?
Yeah. They have beacons for animals.
Newbie here. Can someone clarify this question? While in scan mode if I press the PTT button to stop scanning I would not actually transmit correct? 17:52
Depends on the radio. But generally no. It’s easy to test though.
Question... Do you have to have a ham license if your on a frs frequency on your ham radio and talking on home 2 way walkie talkie. Only....
Is Transmitting On FRS, GMRS & MURS With Ham Radios (Baofeng) Legal?
Look for this video: Is Transmitting On FRS, GMRS & MURS With Ham Radios (Baofeng) Legal? It’s illegal to use a ham radio on frs radio frequencies.
why does no one make a ten meter ht? they have them for 11 meters
My hand held does not have numbers on it..the brand just says NVK and it stays on 22-i dont have a license so how do i get numbers to show up on the screen? does someone have to activate it? where do I go to get help?
I have a baofeng uv-s9plus, and I'm trying to monitor satellites but I am having little if any success. Any suggestions as to what I'm doing wrong. I input the frequency and get nothing
To get started, use a satellite with a 2 meter downlink. Set your radio to that frequency and then hold the radio with the antenna parallel to the ground. You can use N2YO to follow the pass plans for the satellites. www.n2yo.com/satellites/?c=18
Is there a lead acid 12 volt high amperage battery charger out there that wont drive the HF noise through the roof?
Probably not. But have you tried using a big ole toroid on the leads coming out of the transformer box to knock down the noise?
@@HamRadioCrashCourse Thanks, Josh, I have two clamp on ferrites on now, but I think I have some FT240-43 's laying around, I'll give it a try, thanks. 🎙73's kd9oam
What did the local yahoo reply to your repeater radio check with?
NM, kept watching; SHUTUP STUPID!
Most likely that is the “renegade” repeater out here. Most of the others are fairly civilized. There are some populated by OMs that are cranky. Just stay off those. Catalina is one I like. They have a nightly net that’s cool.
@@ocavant Catalina is nice. I've been a part of a few of their Nets at 9. He was not on the 435 or 450 renegade repeaters... -KN6IHC
if i get one for the wife and i want to comm with her (like walkie talkie)does she ALSO need to have a license?
yes she would need a license to transmit
One quarter meter? 😊
Are the Baofengs still illegal to use because of the lack of FCC approval?
no one cares about FCC anymore.
grow up.
same with EPA and FDA.
@@RESISTAGE When you get an FCC notice of violation and a possible fine, then you'll care.
9:35 Heh what's that simp memory?
Do you MARS?
Just bought a 1-40 channel uniden 340xL for $5 bucks at a yard sale it took a handful of AA batteries , but it fired up , so I'm watching this video and I'm more confused than a cow on Astro tuff ! My radio must have been made in the late 70's 🤔 it's like comparing a hand set phone to a IPhone 12 pro ! Looks way to complicated !
With that radio, just power it on, select a frequency and talk. That is pretty much all it does.
@@HamRadioCrashCourse , so you still have to get a license to use it or is it basically a walk-in talkie ? Never had on before was no instructions with it , started search to find out more about it .
It’s a walkie-talkie that works on CB. No license needed.
@@HamRadioCrashCourse , great ! You wouldn’t happen to know how far it will transmit or receive would you 🤔
@@davescheer5038Maybe a mile? IDK, CB handhelds are an odd duck.
Hot spot???
Put it on 435
Josh likes to say VFO instead of VHF.
I am buying 2 ham radios and I do not yet have my license If the SHIT and there is a big uprising in the country I will have to use it bbbbbbbbbbbuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuutttttttttttt I am going to get it and soon
Was that a Frank Zappa reference?
Maybe....
I think I will stick to my mobile phone!
and I still don't understand why I need $400 push button baofeng offers for $40.
Use them one after another and then you’ll understand.
Dat covid hair
I’m new and don’t understand the tech language
What is ptt
@@louisepatteson9652 push to talk
Who wants to personally tutor me ..I’ll pay
I usually have to tell her "more handy less talkie."
isnt it .5m (metric is supposed to be easy, but u r merican so... lol j/ks)
Blurry :D
chunk them in the bin ham radio has died rip
Not really, but thanks for your time.
lol simp 1 wonder who is that.
Likely a sad ham 🤣
Pretty sure you got male and female SMA backwards. ft-60 is Male, Baofeng is Female.
Nope
Ham Radio Crash Course Then I’ve been lied to for years.
It's actually sma and reverse sma. Only swaps center pin gender when compared to sma.
FT60R has a female sma, requiring a male sma antenna. Baofeng is the opposite.
We are in Southern California and are gender fluid. The antennas are free to choose their gender. I am going to go curl up in my safe space now....
You got Male female backwards. Think of human anatomy.
Vader was framed No, he didn’t. Do YOU know human anatomy?
@@Hydrophish watch the video again. He said femail and pointed to a peg, he said Male and pointed to a socket. Thus backwards.
@@Hydrophish now if you're talking about the center of the connections then you are correct.
We are in Southern California and are gender fluid. The antenna can be any gender it chooses. I am going to curl up in my safe space now...
@@EQ9962 love it. I needed a good laugh.
It just seems all too dang complicated. The whole licensing process also seems too complicated. CB is much easier, buy radio, put up and tune antenna and start talking. It really is that simple. No need to worry about breaking rules. No one cares what you do or say except those snobby HAM guys.