Baofeng GT 3TP - some information

[@68cristian]

thanks mate. very helpful. appreciate your taking the time.

[@M1ZXZ]

Hi Edmund, Having recently acquired the GT-3TP , I quite like the idea of utilising the 6x AAA rechargeable battery pack because AAA batteries are readily available pretty much anywhere. You mentioned both the BL-5 extended battery and the older BL-5L for use with the UV5R. I can't seem to find any AAA battery holders that are specific to the GT series but they are available for the UV5R. I'm wandering about the possibility of using the UV5R AAA battery holder and trimming out the notches that has been described elsewhere, with yourself having the GT3 and the BL-5L extended battery Wandering what your thoughts maybe on this idea. Could it done without looking ridiculous. Regards, Paul.

[@nicolacampbell3705]

Hi. I have this very radio. Was wondering if you know if it can be programmed to dual band?

[@RingwayManchester]

Just some thoughts from me Edmund, I love these radios, very good for the money, I have the GT-3 and GT-3TP. They do an extended antenna too the INF-661. Similar to the Nagoya 771. Have you noticed any difference in the battery? I've seen some sellers offering them but when they come they're just a regular baterry with a lead weight inside. I didn't need to modify the programming cable but the issue described on that website is there with my microphones. They work loose so I can't use a speaker mic with my GT3-TP. The power I measured on mine was as follows: VHF LOW 1.8w UHF LOW 1.6w VHF MID 6.1w UHF MID 6.0w VHF HIGH 8.0w UHF HIGH 6.5w Hope you don't mind me sharing with you. 73, de M3HHY Oh, and I love the Icom pen haha.

[@shaunmoore5428]

Where do you buy a longer Ariel from

[@robbiereilly]

I bought the GT-3 just the other day. Not the Tripower, the Mk II. It arrived and the display is the normal type, light background and dark lettering.

[@aryendria5133]

I heard an issue that gt-3 tp can not using another antenna but the the antenna which come in the package. Is that true?

[@marcuspoth725]

No !!! I have GT3 TP + Nagoya NA 771 (original) works good !!!!

[@dannygarden464]

Nope, all the antennas I try work fine ( sorry i just saw the date of your post:)

[@spainvideo]

I had It since 2016 and It does not have a good or even null RX with any external antenna, shame nice equipment. 73

[@leewaddell8561]

I have the GT-3 found out it can''t be received by other brand radio (Azden). Have exact frequencies but the Azden picks up dead carrier from the GT-3. My friend is having the same problem as well. Has anyone had the similar problem.

[@JNET_Reloaded]

I have 1 of these and my modulation is very low, how do I make it louder? im on 70 cms and right next to the repeater.

[@markpulling12]

hi edmund ,is that another antenna you have in the video which works better ? regards mark

[@marcuss2535]

hi , Edmund , allways good with some info , thx , 73´s Regards from denmark .

[@TimLitfieldakaTimWhitfield]

I just cant figure out what I am doing wrong. I don't know how far the repeater is away from me or even if the radio is compatible to their repeater. I don't know anyone to help me program the radio. I just looked it up and it is like 20 miles from my house.

[@Benjamin314Palic]

Is this ham radio better than BF F8HP?

[@MrEdTraveller]

+Benjamin Palic Hello Benjamin, I'm afraid that I don't own a BF-F8 HP so I can't make a comparison, sorry. Can anybody answer this question please?

[@richardbarnier4086]

+Edmund Spicer The GT-3TP is a knock off of the BF-F8HP: baofengtech.com/bf-f8hp

[@richardbarnier4086]

+Benjamin Palic The GT-3TP is a knock off of the BF-F8HP: baofengtech.com/bf-f8hp

[@Benjamin314Palic]

+Richard Barnier o me they seem the same. output power is the same, the main diference is outer look

[@richardbarnier4086]

I like my Baofeng GT-3TP. Took a little time to learn about programming but use free Chirp software and does a good job. I think all of that Baofeng group is pretty much the same. KD9EMM

[@wazerfox5635]

hello for you GT-3 Vs GT-3TP ? help thank

[@craigpetrie8713]

can you get atc on these scanners

[@shaunmoore5428]

Hi I have a gt-3tp Mark 3 does anyone know a link For a longer Ariel

[@TimLitfieldakaTimWhitfield]

I tried to program the gt 3tp with the chirp software and it starts out normally then it starts to clone almost immediately an error message pops up and says the radio does not respond any thoughts or advice you can give I will appreciate.

[@nieniehannan07]

Tim Whitfield I'm having the same trouble did you resolve ur issue

[@TimLitfieldakaTimWhitfield]

No I didn't . I have heard of a newer programming cable might work but being on a disability check, I can't afford one until check comes in on the 21st of January even then which one do you buy do you know ?

[@kaczkinson]

Tim Whitfield - did you found any solution of that problem? I think problem is not in cable. Without connecting any cable software makes the same (and without any error message pops up)

[@MetalRider666]

Good rewiew. I am gonna buy one today. 73.51 from Madrid, my friend.

[@martinengineeringindonesia]

is it woterproff?

[@TheChico868]

Dust

[@G0TLU]

I've heard antennas described in terms of frequency or wavelength, never by 'Icom biros'! Seriously though, thanks for another interesting and informative video, Ed. 73, Peter G0TLU

[@MrEdTraveller]

GØTLU Hello Peter, well it was an unscripted video filmed on the spur of the moment... and I didn't have a ruler to hand!!! I have measured it and from the very bottom of the SMA connector to the very tip of the antenna measures 21.5cms. The thicker part at the bottom with the loading in it measures just over 5 centimeters. I'm still new(ish) to this amateur radio lark and am still learning about the correct units to use!! Best 73 from Edmund M0MNG

[@fubar8578]

Hi I was wondering if anyone can help with this I have a gt3 tp and I can't get it to go above 430.000 any help would be great thanks.

[@KillswitchEngage2010]

~You Have To Order The Programming Cable, Ayyyyyyyyyyy, Your Posting Is A Year Old, Surely You're All Set By Now!?

[@GoProGeezer]

i had a brief contact with you while you were out on the internet gateway (M3UFK) :)

[@clotairebourdin774]

Mets les sous-titres ou celle en français s'il te plaît....

[@radionutio81ij79]

Hi there i have a number of china radios here baofeng uv5r, b580t, gt3, and a quansheng tg007. I have found these radios very good for short range coms and for the price they are indeed good value for money, a cheap start up for a newbe in amateur radio. But heres the thing front end filtering is absent and when you connect these up to an outdoor antenna they are a total washout and a waste of space. Do not purchase a cheap china radio if you want to DX they are terrible, i have tried a number of radios handies connected to an out door roof mounted x30 vhf uhf duel bander, and get the same out come every time using the 3 baofeng radios, and the quansheng 007 listening out for a distant repeater gb3dr in dorchester comes in here on a scratchy s2. Using my yeasu ft60e handy i can hear the repeater on an s2 quite audible, none of the cheap china radios will pick it up so if you want local coms these are aok if you want long range dx dont bother total waste of time money and effort get a yeasu icom or kenwood. 73 da de da mw6zan

[@MrEdTraveller]

You are 100% spot on, Pete. Nothing further to add! 73 from M0MNG.

[@echo-_-radio]

lookks good 73

[@charliebrowncycles]

Mine is advertised as a POLICE scanner which is all I wanted. I cant get it to pick up anything. Useless

[@dannygarden464]

You have to change the settings for sure, go in menu and after check here on youtube if needed, you have about 4-5 things to change that ' s it but i hope you have the same model? Never seen a GT-3 or GT-3TP sold as a police scanner, I have the 2 models and no problem at all, good luck.