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@neilcampbell4833 2 күн бұрын
Ive got a couple of scanners. Theres not much to listen to thses days. I cant get marine traffic even though im near a harbour apart from the local shipping weather. I cant even pick up military aircraft i think the use satcomms now. Apart from the 2m ham band what can you actually listen to on the boefang?
@francisrangers6163 4 күн бұрын
what antenna are you using?
@northmanproject4007 4 күн бұрын
@@francisrangers6163 TWAYRDIO Dual Band VHF UHF Ham Radio Telescopic Antenna SMA Male 42 inch Retractable Replacement Long Antenna for Walkie Talkie Yaesu Vertex VX-3R VX-132 WOUNXUN KG-UV8D TYT Radios They have SMA male or female pending on the radio. It's a great antenna.
@francisrangers6163 3 күн бұрын
@northmanproject4007 Great radio, too. I've been eyeing them up for 2 or so years and now finally have the pennies to buy one.
@thebear6751 6 күн бұрын
Tri band Nagoya works great
@Gta2O13 6 күн бұрын
Officially we’ll do what we want
@northmanproject4007 6 күн бұрын
@@Gta2O13 lol. Of course. You understand as a video creator I have to say stuff like that right. I really don't give a crap what you do.
@Gta2O13 6 күн бұрын
@ I understand that just saying it with saying it.
@Gta2O13 6 күн бұрын
Have the 935g and it has poor reception. My cheaper handhelds have better receiving.
@northmanproject4007 6 күн бұрын
@@Gta2O13 which ones for example? My experience is the opposite. Wouxun has been excellent for me. Maybe do a vid on it or something so we can see the difference in comparison.
@Gta2O13 6 күн бұрын
@ my 935g has terrible receive even with a nagoya 771g
@N2EWSRadio 7 күн бұрын
Interesting results, thanks, and a good estimation of how those antennas work. But technically, you can't get an accurate reading that way. When you screw the antenna into an HT and then hold the HT to use it, you become part of the antenna. So the resonance will be different than the readings you're getting with that test. Still, those tests are good info.
@northmanproject4007 7 күн бұрын
@@N2EWSRadio true enough. Thanks for the input
@northmanproject4007 7 күн бұрын
@@N2EWSRadio maybe I'll just screw it to the back of the SWR meter next time take me out of the equation
@HardcoreFourSix 8 күн бұрын
I am not sure if anyone told you, but your audio has been very low for the last few videos
@northmanproject4007 8 күн бұрын
@@HardcoreFourSix thank you for letting me know that. I will adjust it. New microphone. I appreciate the info!
@JustMe-xc6gc 8 күн бұрын
up and down arrow keys on left side of the display disappeared baofeng uv 5r can you Help please
@Jim-i5o4i 9 күн бұрын
They don't say, 8 watts, They say, up to, 8 watts. 😄
@northmanproject4007 9 күн бұрын
@@Jim-i5o4i exactly!!
@goodoz9942 9 күн бұрын
Curious to see a review on included antenna SWR as stock radio and as unlocked radio. Perhaps with alternative (recommended) antenna. Thanks.
@JesusPursuit 11 күн бұрын
looks cool.. thinking about gettin one
@northmanproject4007 11 күн бұрын
@@JesusPursuit yeah I'm going to be doing a full overview video on it hopefully get it finished by this weekend and check that out and see if you still like it. I like all of my wouxun radios. I'm going to be doing some comparison videos too.
@JesusPursuit 11 күн бұрын
@ does it come pre programmed or is that a different company I’m thinking of? I don’t know much about Ham (they are complicated to even hear any traffic lol) .. I have the gmrs version
@northmanproject4007 11 күн бұрын
@JesusPursuit no it does not come pre-programmed like the GMRS version You have to program whatever you want in there
@northmanproject4007 11 күн бұрын
@JesusPursuit I will be doing videos on programming this and I can talk about adding repeaters in etc maybe that wil help. Like I said hopefully I'll get that done this weekend but all that everything to a playlist under this radio name
@btraindavidlemke312 11 күн бұрын
Cool looking radio. Do these radios still lose battery power when turned off? One pet peeve about these radios.
@Gortech151 11 күн бұрын
Hi I have WOUXUN KG-UV3Q can you news same battery?
@HardcoreFourSix 11 күн бұрын
I also have the KG-UV3Q, KG-UV8H, and KG-935G..same batteries for all
@Gortech151 11 күн бұрын
@@HardcoreFourSix Thank you very much for reply back you have KG-UV3Q any good and can there have lock mode settings?
@mikecaisse-ch5ok 12 күн бұрын
It's a shame here in Toronto Ont all the police radio is encrypted did wish that technology never came around would like to find a way to listen if that was possible
@Maflin18 12 күн бұрын
I’ve got a KG-Q10H and a KG-S88G from Wouxun and love them both. Think it’s worth adding the new 935H or is the Q10 still king? Thanks!
@northmanproject4007 12 күн бұрын
@@Maflin18 let me spend some time with it and I'll do some comparison videos and see what I come up with before I answer that question. I have the s88g also. Great workhorse of a radio.
@Maflin18 12 күн бұрын
@northmanproject4007 sounds great, thank you! Yeah, I love the S88G… the thing transmits so clear and I enjoy how simple of a unit it is. Like a breath of fresh air haha. Can’t beat it for a no-frills radio. Just plain simple and effective.
@northmanproject4007 12 күн бұрын
@Maflin18 yeah it's the one I take out in the boat with me and camping all the time. Love that radio and I agree the audio is amazing
@Gortech151 12 күн бұрын
Hi I have WOUXUN KG-UV3Q do you know is any good?
@northmanproject4007 12 күн бұрын
@@Gortech151 I don't have any experience with that radio at all. It kinda looks and seems similar in many ways. Where did you purchase that from?
@Gortech151 12 күн бұрын
@northmanproject4007 From Aliexpress.
@shanebarton8180 12 күн бұрын
Just got my 935H yesterday. Not only does it unlock GMRS/FRS but also MURS. I was surprised to see 7 watts on MURS.
@northmanproject4007 12 күн бұрын
@@shanebarton8180 yeah I didn't mention Murs. Nobody ever uses Murs in my area. But that actually might be a plus and a good reason TO use it. I always forget about it but thanks for bringing that up. I dig this radio so far
@48th34CountFelon 12 күн бұрын
Better Buy Now before Mr.Tumph bans all CHina Websites!
@perrymahnke886 13 күн бұрын
Great video & I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge & experience. By the way, I ordered a Tidradio TD-H8 & should receive it the first part of February.
@northmanproject4007 13 күн бұрын
@@perrymahnke886 hey that's awesome. We use the H8 all the time. We love them. And thanks for the nice comment. I always appreciate that.
@phasesofjc2123 15 күн бұрын
This just helped me out. Thank you!
@northmanproject4007 15 күн бұрын
@@phasesofjc2123 hey that's awesome! Thanks for letting me know!
@perrymahnke886 16 күн бұрын
Great video & I just remembered I have a few CBs packed away from 40 years ago. I think one is Montgomery Wards & two are Realistic brand (all are mobile units). Thank you for sharing your thoughts on CBs. Are there any precautions a person should take other than the obvious, when putting the power to an old CB?
@northmanproject4007 16 күн бұрын
@@perrymahnke886 well I would say let them warm up and give them a chance to acclimate and get used to being turned on again. You don't want to blow anything. That's funny you mention that because I was digging out some old radios out of the closet and I had to do that very thing I'm not real good on the insides of radio so I would be careful to even suggest anything maybe if you're going to use them take it to a professional that is well recommended I know there are some CB groups on Facebook that I've seen a lot of activity lately on CB seems to be making a comeback regardless of what "some people" say lol. thanks for sharing and good luck
@perrymahnke886 16 күн бұрын
@@northmanproject4007 Maybe I'll do some research to see if they have much of a value before I put power to them. Not that I let the smoke out of them. lol I still can't figure out how they get that much smoke in little electrical components.
@perrymahnke886 21 күн бұрын
Great review & comparison video, thank you for sharing your experiences with the Tidradio TD-H8. Now I just have to buy one, so I can get acquainted with GMRS when I receive my license.
@perrymahnke886 22 күн бұрын
I appreciate your review, I'm considering buying the Wouxun KG-UV9D Mate but I'm not sure about the price compared to other GMRS radios. I also look forward to checking out some of your other videos since GMRS is a new hobby for me & I just registered for my license. Thank you for sharing your experiences & knowledge.
@northmanproject4007 22 күн бұрын
@@perrymahnke886 I wouldn't buy the Mate for gmrs. It's a ham radio. Unless you modify it which you'll need the frequency limiter software only available from a dealer I believe. I would recommend the KG 935g plus or the Tidradio H8 has proved to be pretty good for me. It's much cheaper. Are you just going to use it for general purpose?
@perrymahnke886 22 күн бұрын
@northmanproject4007 if I enjoy using GMRS, I plan on moving into HAM at a later date. I know they're two different animals, but I only have CB experience from back in the day.
@northmanproject4007 22 күн бұрын
@perrymahnke886 right on. That's great. The Tidradio H8 can be set to do both gmrs and ham. If you're anything like me you're not going to just stop at one radio. In fact I'm ready to sell a bunch off!
@Foxsvod 22 күн бұрын
Couldve shown it off 🥱🥱
@angryjeep6949 22 күн бұрын
I have no clue what is going on here but the beeps sound cool
@northmanproject4007 22 күн бұрын
Amateur Radio Morse code signals from around the world.
@pogtv841 22 күн бұрын
niceee
@nr3rful 23 күн бұрын
The radio is 3 band but it is not a tri band antenna
@northmanproject4007 23 күн бұрын
@@nr3rful yeah. There's so many problems with these baofengs as of late. I don't really recommend a lot of them.
@AlexisGonzalezMolina 26 күн бұрын
You can configure backlight and you also can do dual receiver... Menu 06 Backlight... Menu 07 Dual receiver
@Society-Of-Robes 26 күн бұрын
Why does it just look like the uv5rh
@northmanproject4007 26 күн бұрын
@Society-Of-Robes good question. These radios get copied so much. I'll see if I can figure out the differences. Thanks for sharing.
@northmanproject4007 26 күн бұрын
@Society-Of-Robes I swear they keep making variations so people just keep buying them. Probably not much difference at all.
@radiotory 27 күн бұрын
I like the wouxun radios with the superheterodyne receiver inside
@HardcoreFourSix 29 күн бұрын
In our area the Krell Mountain machine is the best chance to be heard on GMRS.
@northmanproject4007 29 күн бұрын
@@HardcoreFourSix There are a couple gmrs repeaters on krell of I remember correctly. There are dozens of ham radio repeaters in the Spokane and surrounding area. Is recommend getting set up on both for sure!
@HardcoreFourSix 29 күн бұрын
@@northmanproject4007 I know that you are aware of them (I know both of those owners), but I posted that in case there were any of your fans visiting our area. I live 5 miles west of Deer Park and we have talked on 2m and GMRS previously.
@perrymahnke886 4 күн бұрын
Really great information & I appreciate hearing about your experiences & recommendations. My only experience is using CB radios in the 70s & 80s and now I'm starting to get get into GMRS radios. I've been watching a lot of videos & researching on the internet with pretty good results, is there a book or reference guide you would recommend getting for GMRS or HAM radio usage in the future?
@northmanproject4007 4 күн бұрын
"If you’re looking to get into ham radio, the first step is getting your FCC Technician license. A great book to start with is The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual-it covers everything you need to pass the test. Ham Radio for Dummies by Ward Silver is another good one if you want something easier to digest. I’d also recommend checking out HamStudy.org for free practice tests. If you’re more interested in GMRS, it’s even easier to get started since there’s no test required. A good resource to learn more about it is GMRS Radio Handbook by Christopher J. Curtis, and you should check out MyGMRS.com-it has a repeater directory and a great online community. The best way to get started is to listen in on local repeaters, join a local ham radio club, and start learning from experienced operators.
@northmanproject4007 4 күн бұрын
@@perrymahnke886 Gordon West still produces ham radio study guides, and they’re a popular choice for getting licensed. His Gordon West Technician Class 2022-2026 book is one of the best for beginners, as it explains concepts in an easy-to-understand way with real-world examples. He also has books for the General and Extra Class licenses. Many people like his style because it’s more engaging than just memorizing answers, and he includes audio courses as well, which can be helpful for learning on the go. If someone prefers a more interactive approach, his materials are definitely worth checking out. That's what I used when I first got into ham radio are his books. Hope this helps and good luck.
@wheelersecuritygroup Ай бұрын
Do you prefer the H8 over the H3. Just trying to get your opinion before I purchase. I’m only gmrs
@northmanproject4007 Ай бұрын
@@wheelersecuritygroup yes I do. I use both but the H8 has 10 watts vs 5watts on the H3. The H8 has a wider range mic gain. I run my H8 on 25 setting fyi. The H8 can just feels like a better radio. Great audio speaker and transmit audio. The H3 however does have more frequencies such as AM receive. I would say get both. The H3 is only 30 bucks. So it's not gonna break the bank. If you're going to use the radios to try and reach repeaters definitely get the H8. This would actually be a good video to do. Maybe I'll do that tomorrow. But yes just get both but start with the H8 imo.
@northmanproject4007 Ай бұрын
@@wheelersecuritygroup the only reason I would get the H3 really is to pair it with the small stubbie tidradio antenna and you have something that will fit in your pocket but it's only good for much closer communication. Short range. But with the stock antenna it would work fine for other purposes as well. I'll do a video to compare them. Good luck.
@wheelersecuritygroup 29 күн бұрын
@northmanproject4007 thank you
@wheelersecuritygroup 29 күн бұрын
@@northmanproject4007ill get them both. They are priced well
@johnk23705 Ай бұрын
I think the Wouxun is a good radio. I also think there are other considerations to think about for true SHTF. One is quality and toughness. You won't be able to easily replace them. Water proof may not be important to you, but to others, especially in SHTF should be something to think about. Having a radio that goes very low in power will be major in SHTF. You want the smallest RF footprint that will enable your comms. In most cases, a 5 watt radio will talk as far as a 10 watt radio when dealing with line of sight. You don't want to be DF'd or have your conversations heard by others. Scan speed could also be something that could be important, scan banks and a wide range of scanning frequencies to be able to spot others in your area (Most Chi-Com radios have scanning speeds that is like watching grass grow). There really aren't any Chi-Com radios that fit this bill. The Yaesu VX-6, FT-5D and FT-60 meet my requirements. The FT-60 is not truly waterproof, but will take a hard rain. Also having digital in the FT-5D can give you more obscurity. Not trying to throw shade at your choices, only trying to bring up some points that could be important when the grid goes down and we are in full mad max for the long run. Regional, shorter term SHTF events don't have the same requirements as full on SHTF and other choices may be just fine in those cases (although as we have seen from the storms, waterproof would be a bonus).
@northmanproject4007 Ай бұрын
@@johnk23705 thanks for the reply and input. Yes I think something very important is the type of shtf scenario. I think that rather than being low-key and stealth I wouldn't be transmitting at all on an HT I would use something like mesh tastic instead. If it's that type of full on shtf. Mainly what I'm referring to is when I have to save my life I want more power to get out there if I need it and I want something that has a capability of multi bands and being able to charge that radio in multiple ways. Also I don't think passing out $260 radios to everyone is really feasible. But like I said it's an interesting conversation and there are so many facets is almost impossible to come to a conclusion people should just take what they can from everyone's opinion and apply it to what they think is best. 🤙
@johnk23705 Ай бұрын
@@northmanproject4007 I agree with your take on my comment. One has to access the level of SHTF they are preparing for and the threat level. Like you, I have a multi layered plan for comms in a high threat level SHTF. Everything from hand signals, runners, meshtastic, HT's, AES 256 encrypted radios, beam antennas, Base and mobile VHF/UHF, SDR, and HF NVIS. A robust solar charging system (and small portable charging systems) with portable batteries rounds out the kit. I also have cheap hand out radios in addition to my quality radios. I take it further than most. The important thing is to have a radio and practice with it ! SHTF comms is a deep subject that would take many videos to unpack. When the threat level is high, the ability to listen to the most spectrum will be more important than talking unless it's necessary to do so. If the waters rising and you need help, the radio with the most power and best antenna will be your best friend.
@RumpelStiltskin-v8l Ай бұрын
Had mine for about 20 years A workhorse
@Ranveer_Singh_Kahani Ай бұрын
5200mah and 2800 mah...i think 5200 much more heavy
@gentibici Ай бұрын
someone just told that I can use external antenna for this radio , so it will increase the distance between me and any base station by 100w withing 100 kilometers .. is that true? is there any second generation of this model or just bulshit of the sellers to attract more buyers. i see in alixpres there are some second-generation radio h8 but they seem identical to me. thank you
@northmanproject4007 Ай бұрын
@@gentibici I would buy directly from Tidradio website. The 2nd Gen changes are mostly in the firmware. The radio does perform well. No Chinese manufacturer is perfect. So I'd especially stay away from certain sites to purchase. As far as an external antenna. Yes to an extent. Performance will vary but the more antenna and the higher usually brings better performance. If you want to use a magnet mount antenna on top of the car or if you use an external base station antenna yes you will increase performance greatly. But for those applications I would just recommend a mobile radio with a mag mount. That what I use for years and works well. Plus you can remove the antenna if you need to. Hope that helps. Are you going to use this for gmrs or ham?
@gentibici Ай бұрын
@@northmanproject4007 I will use it like a ham radio and I am trying to learn to get my license as soon as possible. Hope this radio will help. i just got today a icom ic24-00e for free and hope to use to get connected with both radios :-)
@gentibici Ай бұрын
Just ordered one today. Hope it is really 10wat as they say
@northmanproject4007 Ай бұрын
@@gentibici I'll check mine again and see. I'll post it when I get that done. Good luck. I actually enjoy this radio. Pretty good for the price and for what you get and performance seems good too.
@amybackstrom9152 Ай бұрын
How do you keep it lit up constant so you can see the screen at all times
@northmanproject4007 Ай бұрын
@@amybackstrom9152 this one doesn't do that unfortunately.
@grigorirasputin5020 Ай бұрын
FWIW, I have been told that the power levels in actuality do not go above the legal limits for a given channel, even though it shows a higher power on the menu or screen. For instance, you might get it to "show" 5.5W on channel 1, but it will only do the next step down in reality.
@northmanproject4007 Ай бұрын
@@grigorirasputin5020 That's certainly possible. I suppose you would have to measure each level and see. In reality I don't worry about it too much. It's not like we can change the output of the radio. It would be nice to have consistency in the manufacturing of these Chinese radios. Regardless of which brand. Thanks for the info. If you test yours maybe come back and let us know. I just purchased the 935G plus maybe I will do a test video
@grigorirasputin5020 Ай бұрын
@northmanproject4007 I lack the equipment to test mine at the moment, but I read somewhere, a couple of years back, that these radios are hardwired not to go above .5W on 8 thru 14 and above 5W on 1 thru 7, even though you can make them show 5W or whatever on the screen.
@TheTweaker905 Ай бұрын
Thanks for this.
@HardcoreFourSix Ай бұрын
The Tid771 that came with my H3 is resonant at about 148mhz and about 1.6:1 on 146. It maxes out my Rig expert on 440 and gmrs
@northmanproject4007 Ай бұрын
@@HardcoreFourSix thanks for the info
@TheCountryboy556 Ай бұрын
I have one that came with a radio. Good for compact or close quarters and short distance. Don't expect a lot of range from them.
@RedFRC Ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. I agree that this is an awesome radio and I recently got the KG935G Plus and am thinking about a second one to pass around. 73
@northmanproject4007 Ай бұрын
@@RedFRC That's great. I just also purchased the 935G plus since it was on sale. I think it is a nice upgrade.
@discgolfinJB503 2 ай бұрын
You can put the Baofeng K6 into flash mode. You press and hold down both of the side buttons hard(until the buttons are pressed all the way down lol) and turn it on. However, I have not seen any custom firmware or official yet.
@DavidAnthonyAlbert 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing the UV17 Pro GPS; I'd love to see a more comprehensive test of that radio; it's the first clean spectrum I've seen from any Baofeng transmitting on 2m. I just ordered a pair based on that (I've had 3 different Baofeng radios that all were illegal to transmit with on 2m).
@northmanproject4007 2 ай бұрын
@@DavidAnthonyAlbert well it's so hard to know what you're going to get ordering these Chinese radios. One reviewer you see might say it has spurious emissions the next might show theirs is this clean. It's kind of strange. I honestly get tired of hoping for a clean baofeng. Hopefully yours will be when you get them.
@MrSeasonedfries 2 ай бұрын
I know we're not supposed to, but can this thing transmit on airband frequencies??
@northmanproject4007 2 ай бұрын
@@MrSeasonedfries no it will not
@RobertCarmack-e9q 2 ай бұрын
How do you hook it to the heater unit
@northmanproject4007 Ай бұрын
@@RobertCarmack-e9q it pairs with it through blue tooth. It's really easy and has worked well for me so far
@mycharmedunicorn8715 2 ай бұрын
Where does a person get a list of available channels? Would you buy this for $25 today? Is there a Realistic or Radio Shack thats a better model? Ty!
@northmanproject4007 2 ай бұрын
@@mycharmedunicorn8715 you can search your area on radio reference.com and see if there are still analog frequencies there is still a lot of analog frequencies still in use out there. But a lot of places have gone to digital so you'll have to look it up on radio reference
@rts3262 2 ай бұрын
I live in Arizona about 1 mile from our local municipal airport and 15 miles from a regional airport. I can enter the exact AM frequency of the airports and also unicom freqs. The audio on the other frequencies (FM) entered in the radio are sharp and clear. no issues with RX and TX. Maybe just a bad radio on AM. Thanks for your suggestions, 73
@rts3262 2 ай бұрын
The air band frequencies on my UV 17 Pro GPS sound terrible. They sound like they're off-freq , very garbled. FW version 1.07, HW version 1.30. Programming software 1.2.5k. Any suggestions? 73
@northmanproject4007 2 ай бұрын
@@rts3262 where are you located? Some frequencies around the world are spaced differently. Also make sure your frequency step is set to the lowest setting I think it's 2.5 maybe that will match some of the frequencies you're trying to receive. Does it sound distorted on every frequency? Maybe try and find one that you can get it to set the exact frequency and see if that still does it