Kobble Kraft, KA0KAO

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@JoshuaGabinete 4 күн бұрын

Can you still use it when charging with type C?

@OPMDS1 16 күн бұрын

Had to leave a like when you said I was your favorite viewer😘

@kobblekraftka0kao29 16 күн бұрын

Well you know it's true!!

@kronos4993 29 күн бұрын

Rather quiet😉

@kobblekraftka0kao29 16 күн бұрын

Yeah, got any good ideas?

@tan2230 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the video! Great job!

@triceychaundiva800 Ай бұрын

I’m trying to decide between the k5 plus or the uv-5rm plus what are the differences between the 2 because they seem exactly the same.

@kobblekraftka0kao29 Ай бұрын

@triceychaundiva800 sorry, i can't answer that. Not familiar with the UV5RM

@4acae86 Ай бұрын

I just got a GMRS license and am coming from the ham world. I didn’t really listen to GMRS until I got the new radios and boy do these people out there ignore any rules. 😂 jamming, cursing and playing music. I really only got these for emergency communication with my wife so they will do the job, but just thought it was hilarious when the first thing I hear is a bunch of cursing.

@kobblekraftka0kao29 Ай бұрын

@@4acae86 yeah it's interesting though how that varies from location to location. I think CB has heavy influence in some places. In our location the crowd who started the GMRS "fad" (myself included) influence how the band is used. We find very little of that course stuff here in Dubuque.

@michaelwhorley1573 Ай бұрын

Great video. I've had my GMRS for I think 3 years now hardly ever use it, mainly for emergency comms with wife, I have a CB in the truck, yeah those guys cursing all the time!!! Haven't heard that on GMRS hear in Lynchburg, VA surrounding areas. Been listening more last few months. Definitely becoming a fun hobby.

@kobblekraftka0kao29 Ай бұрын

Glad to hear you are enjoying it! Havingvthem for emergencies is great, but USING them is the key to being ready when an emergency comes. Great job!

@jasonwilcox7027 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, great video

@dad7087 2 ай бұрын

Im completely new to GMRS, I just got my license and my callsign this morning. The repeater owner was doing a scan and I stuttered while doing my callsign 😂

@kobblekraftka0kao29 2 ай бұрын

@@dad7087 good for you!! Stutter or not, you pushed that PTT!! It all gets easier after that. 🤠👍

@YouTubeProfileName 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the videos! I keep hearing you talk about height with antennas. I’m like day-one new to this, but could you possibly carry a drone with you were you go and launch it up 100 ft in the air and have something on it that you can bounce your communication from the ground super far? (Like your spot in the woods there) Thanks

@kobblekraftka0kao29 2 ай бұрын

@@KZbinProfileName actually, even better than a drone, some folks "bounce" their signal off the moon! Thanks, Iowa is full of great spots in the woods. This one is near Bernard.

@ricdonato4328 2 ай бұрын

10:57 Hum, I think it was not the atmosphere, rather bouncing off the ionosphere.

@justinkeys523 2 ай бұрын

I had mine for less than a day and the sound went out. I didn’t adjust anything… please help! Thanks

@kobblekraftka0kao29 2 ай бұрын

@@justinkeys523 oh my! It sounds like a quality issue. I'd go back to whoever you purchased from and tell them about it. I've had very good customer service everywhere ive gotten such radios.

@pamelah6431 2 ай бұрын

You can tell it's government by how arbitrary their "rules" are - every 15 mins? I'm working, I'm not going to set a timer to go off every 15 mins all day to announce my call sign to my sister, the only other person on the channel. Cmon.

@kobblekraftka0kao29 2 ай бұрын

@@pamelah6431 its only while you are transmitting. If you're done you're done.

@chuckdavis1323 2 ай бұрын

Great video

@kobblekraftka0kao29 2 ай бұрын

@@chuckdavis1323 thanks!

@dale2625 2 ай бұрын

I’m sorry there aren’t very many ham club around!! And if you find one in our area they are 45-70 miles away!! And some of the one’s are around our area! Are very claness!! Went to a couple of meetings! Nobody came over to talk!! And GMRS is alot cheaper!! And with repeaters and upgraded equipment’s we pickup over 50-100 miles !! You sound like those guys at our local Ham club!! I’m out! Have a good day!!

@kobblekraftka0kao29 2 ай бұрын

@@dale2625 I'm really sorry to hear that. 😔 in Dubuque we made our own GMRS club by gathering like-minder friends and helping each other with radio setup. 📻 i wish you all the best in thecstruggle.

@MultiTestPage 2 ай бұрын

It's a tax, not a license. Don't ask the government for permission.

@kobblekraftka0kao29 2 ай бұрын

@@MultiTestPage you won't find me arguing with that! 😉🤠

@itsapittie 3 ай бұрын

For those who want to use GMRS, Nagoya makes antennas specifically tuned for that. The 771G is the long 15" one and the 701G is shorter at 6". They both definitely improved my radio's performance in the GNRS band.

@brucecorbettn9bh398 3 ай бұрын

How is the display in the sun?

@nards656 3 ай бұрын

I am waiting on mine to arrive .. Unfortunately, I allowed KE4OIW to be cancelled backnin 2016, so im having to retest to get a new callsign :(

@dmarco5396 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great videos. I purchased mine in a few months ago but now when I turn it on and I put in the weather channel or whatever other channel, the green light turns on like it’s receiving, but then I hear no audio. Now, if I turn on the radio AM/FM, I can hear it clearly but for some reason, I don’t hear incoming traffic. Any suggestions? How do you reset these this BaoFeng?

@kobblekraftka0kao29 3 ай бұрын

Ouch! If there is no aufio on any of the frequencies i would go back to the seller. If it was purchased on Amazon they tend to have a very good diagnostic team. They may resolve the problem, and if not will likely replace the radio for no charge.

@yepitsme6202 2 ай бұрын

If you are in air (am) mode it will not receive weather which is fm.

@yepitsme6202 2 ай бұрын

Also reset is #42 in the menu.

@rustynail6819 3 ай бұрын

I'll be honest, most people on GMRS do not have a license, and I think that's just fine. If you're polite and respectful, there's no problem. But, in the HAM world, that's totally a no-go and at the very least a technician license is the bare minimum to have to push that talk button.

@kobblekraftka0kao29 3 ай бұрын

@@rustynail6819 in all honesty i totally agree! Ham is a different world, many first responders depend on amateur radio during emergencies, so those air waves are more closely guarded for good reason.

@DinsDale-tx4br 3 ай бұрын

This is a fun presentation. I like your openness and unbiased explanation. Mine arrives in an hour or two according to UPS. Pure vanity to be honest. If you can't have fun with a hobby then why bother :-)

@kobblekraftka0kao29 3 ай бұрын

@@DinsDale-tx4br did it arrive as promised? If so, what do you think of it? 🤠

@DinsDale-tx4br 3 ай бұрын

@@kobblekraftka0kao29 It arrived 2 hours ago and is on charge. I'll be testing it later and will let you know. I have put an ABBREE tactical antenna on it as the one it comes with isn't too hot on the 2m band. Having said that, the ABBREE out performs the Nagoya antenna as well.

@risingequinox3093 3 ай бұрын

Got the 30 dollar extended battery and it turned this into a chunky beast.

@kobblekraftka0kao29 3 ай бұрын

@@risingequinox3093 got pics??

@nards656 3 ай бұрын

Can you share exactly which battery that is?

@risingequinox3093 3 ай бұрын

@nards656 having trouble sharing link. Search for uv-5g extended battery. I found two for 37 dollars also. These are much larger than the uv- 5r extended battery

@risingequinox3093 3 ай бұрын

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@risingequinox3093 3 ай бұрын

@kobblekraftka0kao29 can't reply with Picture it seems but the battery is significantly larger than the extended battery for the uv-5r to match the larger size of the k5plus. Together it makes a big radio

@fshalor738 3 ай бұрын

I hear you about the power quick set being missing. Out of the box, for GMRS, this is a huge performer. Our 10-year old is getting the chance to learn a bit about RF and prep for a ham exam with this as a "starter". My current pair of units have the EXIT vs the EIXT feature. CHIRP seems to be completely good with the newer radios as well, and setting up channel mode vs channels feels effortless. Thanks for pointing out that 1.25 meters is a no-go out the box. No real need for it where we are, but having a family radio which can also cover the hams in the fam on 2m and 70cm is a huge plus. Ones going in every car as an emergency space!

@kobblekraftka0kao29 3 ай бұрын

@@fshalor738 hey way to go!! Someone in the comments noted that a long press on the 8 key (if i recall correctly) will make the wattage cycle.

@ClaudiuSassued 4 ай бұрын

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@radiohobbyist13 4 ай бұрын

I have both licenses but it makes me sick when I hear people on GMRS talking hammy or, worse yet, like CB'ers.

@MarkWilsonRN 3 ай бұрын

New the the gmrs and ham. I just listen on ham but my wife and I travel nurse across the country, when we’re in our care we communicate by gmrs bc we sometimes lose cell signal and it’s also just easier. Don’t know what hammy means but we just talk and every once in a while I say my call sign. Just wondering what is not correct etiquette that makes you sick.

@denrenvavanaardt6989 4 ай бұрын

Does it come with the second antenna? Don't plan on using 220 only listening but would still like the antenna 😅

@kobblekraftka0kao29 4 ай бұрын

@@denrenvavanaardt6989 yes, it comes with both antennas. Be sure to read which is which, its written in the bottom of the connector.

@denrenvavanaardt6989 4 ай бұрын

@@kobblekraftka0kao29 thanks man will do

@denniscoleman4954 4 ай бұрын

Rugged two-way radios

@tangobayus 4 ай бұрын

I run end fed half wave 40m NVIS. 9:1 unun. 66 feet antenna side, 17 feet ground side. I've reached 3000 miles on 20m, often 1000 on 40m. About 6 feet up.

@kobblekraftka0kao29 4 ай бұрын

@@tangobayus wow thats impressive! I'd love to hear more. You got any videos on this?

@ocavant 4 ай бұрын

This is the first time I’ve come to a car video and gotten a ham. 😂. Thanks from a fellow Dakota owner and ham. 73 KN6ERU

@hfrt29 4 ай бұрын

I like that idea of cutting it!

@PaoloBergamo 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video! Just got one. The pain of the display turning off/going in low consumption mode is real.

@kobblekraftka0kao29 4 ай бұрын

@@PaoloBergamo if you use chirp to program the radio via computer there is a setting to keep the display lit constantly.

@timothyperez4508 4 ай бұрын

What’s the general max range someone’s been able to achieve with the K5 plus

@kobblekraftka0kao29 4 ай бұрын

@@timothyperez4508 range is a tough thing to guage, so many variables. Antenna quality on mine is excellent, thats a huge part of range. I've been quite happy with the transmit quality.

@curlymaplebandit3107 5 ай бұрын

With all going on, I moved rural a couple years ago. Am just getting around to the the communications here recently, lot to do on 20 acres. Normally this would have been my dad’s gig, he was a ham my entire life (pushin 60 now)… but lost him a little over a year ago now. Am struggling a bit with the tech, wish I’d paid more attention over the years…. I’ll get it. Would be helpful, like you said, to find a club. Will have to do some looking, again, fairly rural. Thanks for the videos!

@kobblekraftka0kao29 5 ай бұрын

@@curlymaplebandit3107 sorry to hear about your dad, i lost mine about a year ago too. Do search out those local hams, they are usually eager to help. Think about getting a ham license if ya don't have one. You might even becable to procure your dad's call-sign. Being in the boondocks is a good reason to ham-up, there are a lot more options and equipment available for the amateur bands. I have a video about that, "to ham or not to ham". Keep us posted!

@curlymaplebandit3107 5 ай бұрын

@@kobblekraftka0kao29 I was thinking about that (getting my dad’s call). If for no other reason than that alone I think it’s worthwhile! Thanks for replying!

@TM-gv6zv 5 ай бұрын

EIXT is Baofeng language 😂

@kobblekraftka0kao29 5 ай бұрын

@@TM-gv6zv 🤣😂

@noobpyrotech9991 5 ай бұрын

How has it been holding up? I am getting ready to strip my deck now.

@kobblekraftka0kao29 5 ай бұрын

Still holding up quite well, I'm very impressed. Definately worth the money. Be sure to apply the primer!

@jameshutson8431 5 ай бұрын

I’m learning a lot from your videos, still waiting on my gm15 pro to arrive

@jameshutson8431 5 ай бұрын

I’m slowly learning thanks

@pedrocoutodebrito 5 ай бұрын

Sir, a few days ago, I bought a GMRS license and a pair of handheld radios. That’s when discovered your channel. Thanks for all the videos! Yours is a great channel!

@kobblekraftka0kao29 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for uour kind comment! 🤠

@tallyforeman3145 5 ай бұрын

I'm brand, brand new to GMRS. Received my license earlier this morning and radios coming today. This was super helpful. Appreciate it!

@skye1212 5 ай бұрын

Me too. Deciding on my first radios.

@tallyforeman3145 5 ай бұрын

@@skye1212 I went with a Tidradio TD-H3. Been pretty happy with it so far.

@JimJimmington-e8i 5 ай бұрын

This is a good video for new GMRS operators. Heck, it's even good for new ham operators.

@kobblekraftka0kao29 4 ай бұрын

@@JimJimmington-e8i thanks!

@DandyDon1 6 ай бұрын

Looking at Amazon's ad images for the Baofeng K5-Plus, seems the EXIT button labeling has been fixed.

@DandyDon1 6 ай бұрын

When I originally purchased my Icom IC-27A/H 220Mhz transceiver in the 1980s, I really enjoyed 220Mhz. I'm looking at the manual which I downloaded and cannot seem to find information about setting a PL (Private Line) tone for a repeater. Is the terminology in the manual different? I see Burst Tone, Signal Code (S-Code). Now that I look harder I see it might be the T-CTCS (CTCSS) feature?

@kobblekraftka0kao29 6 ай бұрын

@@DandyDon1 yes, i have heard that from several others as well. Glad to hear it! 🤠

@DandyDon1 5 ай бұрын

@@kobblekraftka0kao29 I have a K5 Plus in my hand, and the EXIT button is indeed fixed. However looking at the user guide, seems this only RECEIVES on 220Mhz and does not TRANSMIT? That stinks.

@kobblekraftka0kao29 5 ай бұрын

@@DandyDon1 that was my initial impression too, but ive tested mine with local hams and it does in face transmit, or at least my early model does. Did your come with two antennas? There's really no reason to send an antenna tuned to 220 if it only receives.

@DandyDon1 5 ай бұрын

@@kobblekraftka0kao29 It did come with two antennas. Yes there would be no reason to send two antennas. It does seem to transmit on 220Mhz as it disrupts my computer loudspeakers, oi! I programmed a couple 220mhz repeaters which are supposedly very close to me, but could not open either one. On 2M, no problem. I've not tried 70cm yet. I've purchased an inexpensive Tinysa Spectrum Analyzer, AURSINC V0.3.1 Handheld Frequency Analyzer, Signal Generator 100kHz to 960MHz MF/HF/VHF UHF Input ESD Protected Function with 2.8 inch Touchscreen. This freq counter/spectrum analyzer cost almost twice as much as the K5 Plus transceiver. Technology, got to love it! :) I will admit the learning curve for programming from the manual is a bit steep (at first). Seems the included manual seems to be a very "generalized" version. No mention of it being exclusively for the K5 Plus. The only mention of the "M" version and the "L" version scanning of Police frequencies 350-390Mhz. On the baofengradio de website there is few more details. It's stated to be 5 to 10 watts output. BTW the regular Baofeng K5 Plus website is flagged to have spyware by Malwarebytes, but still viewable.

@rickluchtenburg8166 6 ай бұрын

Great video , miss the range days together.

@kobblekraftka0kao29 6 ай бұрын

@@rickluchtenburg8166 me too Rick! I hope you’ll drop by when you're in Dubuque sometime.

@kevintfrigon 6 ай бұрын

As a young chap i appreciate these videos. I have always been interested in radio so i recently placed and order for a couple tri bands just to check it out. Gg, wp.

@kobblekraftka0kao29 6 ай бұрын

@@kevintfrigon good on ya! Enjoy those radios!! 🤠

@kevintfrigon 6 ай бұрын

@kobblekraftka0kao29 very excited for sure, can't wait

@edwardrahm5435 6 ай бұрын

Excellent! Well done.

@kobblekraftka0kao29 6 ай бұрын

@@edwardrahm5435 thanks Edward, that means a lot!

@davebostic12 6 ай бұрын

Also can’t find option to leave screen on. Goes out after a few seconds.

@kobblekraftka0kao29 6 ай бұрын

@@davebostic12 Dave, the option to leave the screen on is only available through direct programming via computer, using a program like Chirp.

@davebostic12 6 ай бұрын

@@kobblekraftka0kao29 yes thank you I have it now

@davebostic12 6 ай бұрын

Has anyone programmed it on chirp yet? I tried to use ODMASTER and it won’t connect.

@kobblekraftka0kao29 6 ай бұрын

@@davebostic12 yes, chirp worked great for mine.

@EndEverAfter 6 ай бұрын

Press and hold “8” to change from Low to M to H power 😊

@kobblekraftka0kao29 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. I have added that to the description

@mikeservillo3327 6 ай бұрын

I truly appreciate that you're keeping your segments to 15 minutes or less. This is perfect for me as I am a very busy old guy. I often work on many different projects in one day, and I have time to listen to your short, straightforward segments. Thank you very much.

@kobblekraftka0kao29 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for that feedback Mike! That is ny goal, to just spread simple info in short segments. I'll leave the drawn-out explantions to the experts. 🤠

@ferchox117 7 ай бұрын

Great video, I have a few baofeng radios, and my kids broke the antenas out of them. I am looking at where you buy your antenas from? Thank you

@kobblekraftka0kao29 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Check Amazon and anywhere radios are sold to finf an antenna. One of the best mods you can make! A Nagoya 771 would be a good start for antenna.

@ferchox117 6 ай бұрын

@@kobblekraftka0kao29 Thank you very much

@chad4853 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting KA0KA0 ! Great video with in detail info. Much appreciated.

@kobblekraftka0kao29 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, that means a lot!

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