Baofeng UV-13 Pro - More Features than other Baofengs!

[@robertconklin3322]

The UV-13 Pro is the only low tier, inexpensive Chinese origin HT that I have found that actually meets fcc minimum requirements for transmission "cleanliness" at the top, middle and bottom of their 2M and 70cm ranges. This is after performing spectral analysis on a lot of China made HT's.

[@StevieB-jj9fz]

I have the UV13 pro and I love it. I can hit a repeater 25 miles away with it. Dwait is dual watch mode.

[@edsonbrusque]

What impressed me on this radio is the built in speaker. It have the best RX audio quality I've seen .

[@Avi8tor857]

The Radioddity GM-30 charger dock works with UV13. In fact it is the same hardware as the gm30 or baofeng gm15pro which has the FCC for gmrs. The only issue is the GMRS version has the channels handicapped and limited. You can actually install the firmware between these. The UV13 you got is probably not the newest which is rated at 8w and puts out a tick over 5w on my SWR.

[@ElaineMomNC]

I love USB Charger, We're always losing our charging docks LOL

[@Z28videogates]

Got to do a UV5R to UV13 comparison with adjacent channel rejection. An idea would be to have both radios RX'ing on a freq like 146.52. Then key up another radio, say, 1 meter away at 146.53, 146.54 etc. and work your way closer and closer to both radios and see which one starts receiving. You could do this controlled distance test for all radios. Just an idea.

[@brazoon1]

Good review! One thing you didn't mention and is the reason I bought this radio is that is it can scan pre-selected ranges. First Baofeng I've seen do this. (?)

[@TazPASTORTAZHall]

I got mine from Aliexpress. It was $14.99 USD. It WILL fit and charge from the UV5R charger with no problems. My only issue with the UV13 Pro is that it does NOT have Chirp support yet.

[@kilo255]

I really need the CHIRP support. Have you figured out how to unlock yet.

[@MikieLAX]

I just got mine from AliExpress and it came with a European charging wall-wort. Is your American?

[@MikieLAX]

@@kilo255 Chirp does not seem to be in a hurry to figure out this radio or its GMRS clone: Radioddity GM-30.

[@thesaltyham7144]

I just picked this radio up at the winterfest hamfest here in St. Louis for $10! I love the fact there are so many memory channels and cannot wait to give this radio a try.

[@blairsmith201]

I have the TP-8Plus which is supposed to be the same radio, both models are listed on the cover of the manual. I get over 6 watts on 2m and 70 cm call using a Surecom meter and a 50 watt dummy load. I got this on Amazon thru Abree and I can only assume that Abree has the UV13PRO rebadge as a TP-8Plus. The USB C is great, I have one for each car so we always have a weather radio and I can hit the local repeaters withing 30 miles no problem.

[@Avi8tor857]

Fwiw i modeled a 3d printable battery pack for these. Uses standard li ion cells. The model is on thingiverse.

[@jameslang9384]

I paid about US$16 for mIne. It was advertised as 10w. It is not Chirp compatible. The USB-A socket is on a European style plug (round blades). Aside from those issues, I am pleased,

[@Redbaron3314733]

Nice review! Love this channel. It charges in other Baofeng cradles. Mine puts out around 7 watts. But I had to try 3 before I found this one! QC and accuracy in advertising are non-existent on these. '73. N4NLG

[@joeblow8593]

The frequency hopping mode sounds intriguing, I wonder how fast it would hop and how would one use it for amateur radio (or anything else).

[@CaseyTurnerMusic]

Thanks for this review. I bought this radio in Asia. It was advertised at 18 watts😂. I knew it couldn't be but figured maybe 5 to 8W. Your power test was a real eye opener!

[@RyanMercer]

"Forward thinking" but it's probably like the GM-30 I did a fix video for. Won't do usb c to c and hates most battery banks, needs usb to a and a wall wart most of the time.

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

I have got the UV 13 Pro version 2 and it does about 7 Watts

[@realtyrocks1969]

Sweet! Just bought one too. Now the waiting begins. My current favorite radio is the Talkpod A36 Plus despite so many bad reviews. It's pretty awesome with 256 channels but 999 would be off the chain. Wish Talkpod would make a true 10 watt radio with 999 channels. That would be sweet.

[@HamRadio2]

Nice, thanks Chris.

[@BigJohnsHamShack]

I would think that the normal evolution would dictate that the USB C will someday be an interface for programming and updating firmware as well.

[@AZREDFERN]

I got 2 of them for $30 to make a lunchbox repeater. 3 issues: It doesn't work with Chirp, good luck finding the proprietary software, and it's the only HAM with GMRS channels locked out. It's probably a great radio once you find the one guy that still has the software in his Google Drive (he's out there, I found him). But it's not ideal for a multi-capable repeater. Also, it's the same case and battery as the GM-15 Pro, but the SoC is different, and cannot use the GM15/GM30 software. For now, they'll stay shelved in my collection, since I can't let others use it. Maybe make a backup HAM only lunchbox out of boredom down the road in case SHTF. On a side tangent, the antenna ground is common to the neutral on the K-1 connector. So don't go mounting both of them in a metal ammo can to make a repeater, because you'll be getting all kinds of weird feedback loops and audio too weak to key up the transmitter.

[@tonyf.8858]

I have 3 models of Baofeng radio's with USB-C and it's great when you go camping/hiking with friends and you can use solar-powered power bank to charge the radio's.

[@rohnkd4hct260]

Not bad looking and good price. Wouldn't worry about output power, that 'could' just be the battery.

[@Meshtastic2024]

Great review buddy, subbed to your channel. I was thinking of getting one of these here in UK, how have you found it long term? Battery life etc etc.

[@dougdukes1039]

I bought a TP 8Plus. Exactly the same, but 8 watts. I like it. Does have FCC sticker. CHIRP does not support it. Software that does work is not user friendly .

[@DominicMazoch]

I like the Bumblebee yellow. That means you can FIND your radio in your jump bag!

[@HamRadio2]

True

[@MikeCe]

I wonder how much longer it will be before Baofeng puts a USB-C connector on the radio itself allowing for programming the radio without needing a specialized USB-to-K-cable.

[@charlie_nolan]

Check out the UV-9R pro. Standard Baofeng firmware, but a better case and keypad than the normal UV-9R, and USB-C charging as well as desktop cradle. And the plug is on the back, not the bottom, so you can USB charge it upright.

[@Matheison]

Dude, love the shirt, Kutlass rocks! I saw them for the first time many years ago at Night of Joy at Walt Disney World.

[@HamRadio2]

Yep, I saw them several times a a club in Dallas, years ago

[@chrissewell1608]

Somehow I missed the UV-10R!? I do have, several, of the UV-9R Plus radios. They are very durable, waterproof radios.

[@jaykumarr1]

Hi people help me decide. I want to buy one. Which one should I get? UV 5r or UV 13 PRO please help.

[@AaronBlankenship]

Get a UV-88 battery eliminator, as well as the UV-13 V2 and check out the power you get from it!

[@charlie_nolan]

Usually I've found the manuals for the Baofengs list more reasonable transmit powers, usually the ebay or Amazon listings are misleading

[@shannons.4226]

Is there a reason this and many, many, other models aren't listed on the Baofeng website? I would really like to find a good comparison chart of all models.

[@HamRadio2]

I asked Baofeng that same question. Their response was that these other models were made for a specific group or website.

[@MrKeys57]

Is the AIR-band loud and clear?

[@JonasHeinz]

CE actually declares conformity with European Union Regulations not the UK. (Regulations concerning the Safety, Environment and Health. As far as im aware it doesnt declare anything concerning radio transmissions at all)

[@shannons.4226]

True. I believe CE is more like UL in America.

[@theislandretreat4326]

Any chance we can avoid programming using P15UV on this? Have you heard anything on chirp compatibility?

[@richiejudson2699]

Hi Jason. Can you confirm what voltage the included USB charger is rated at? I've been caught out with other 'Chinese' equipment that has USB-C charging. They use a USB-C plug (and for firnware updates) but the charging is at 9V, not the USB standard of 5V; which makes charging from vehicle USB ports impossible.

[@HamRadio2]

I didn't check. Honestly I have so many USB-C cables and chargers from other items, it wouldn't matter that much to me. The beauty of USB-C is that it is universal

[@richiejudson2699]

@@HamRadio2 Thanks for the reply. You would think, and, hope so. But GT Media think differently. The Battery in this Antenna tester is rated at 7.2V and won't charge without it's 9V (USB -C) wall charger. I'll try to upload a photo. Interestingly my quansheng uv-k5 battery is also rated at 7.2V. I'll check it's charger. I'm wondering how many other devices trip people up with this issue.

[@user-sq8xt9gk7u]

nice MFJ meter

[@longrider42]

Do your power test with your radio set to 146.000. You will output more power. Thats the frequency I test all my radios. Try it you will see a difference.

[@HamRadio2]

That's great but it isn't real-world. Who uses that frequency? I'd rather know what power it's doing on a simplex frequency that I'd use

[@valourboy]

Hello I have question what is channel mode and VFO mode and also is there a battery extension for this model

[@nekrorakas]

I think it has the same battery design as a TYT uv 88 /uv 98 (and whatever the same model is from bafung) so it may fit those radios base charger. I assume that it doesn't support any quick charge capability and i would love if the usb was on the radio and not the battery so there was a possibility to use the cable as "battery eleminator". WIth 999 memories you can easily save all simplex and repeater channels with their distinguish ctccs across various areas in counties with relative small usage of ham radio (because of less populace) like where i am from- Greece. Nice and cheap radio to start as a ham and i hope they manage to fix a little the well knowed problems of Bafangs- front end overload/ emmisions etc etc UV9R was banned in Greece for spurious emmisions- i don't not know how 5r get away thought maybe because half of the police/fire deperment have and they are proud of them! PS for CE i paste from wiki

[@Digital-Talk-Groups]

I have this radio it’s cool. Now I have the baofeng uv-21 pro. Apparently 8w

[@trombinichristian105]

the logo CЄ means `Conformité Européenne´ (European conformity) compliance with the relevant EU legislation

[@vincentjones2494]

Any thoughts on the UV-17R?

[@marizlusung1326]

Hi everyone! Hopefully someone can answer my question. I'm planning to buy a Baofeng walkie-talkie. Which one should I choose, the Baofeng UV 9R Pro or the Baofeng UV 13 Pro?

[@user-qn6kb7gr1d]

UV-9R Pro offers only 128 programmable channels and it's USB-C port location is weird (or don't exist at all, I'm not sure, check it out yourself). IP68 protection is FAKE, ignore that claim. Only real benefit is that it can work 54 hours or so in 5/5/90 (look it up), probably longer than UV-13 Pro V2 and perhaps even longer than V1. UV-13 Pro V2 can put out ~7W UV-13 Pro V1 can put out ~4W UV-9R Pro can put out ~2W If we're talking 434MHz If it's 145MHz then UV-9R Pro can do 4,3W. And UV-13 Pro V2 can do 7W at this frequency. It's really hard to tell what to recommend, I don't know what you need exactly. If you just want the "better one" I would say it's UV-13 Pro V2. If they cost the same, pick that one.

[@mlah]

FYI, CE has nothing to do with UK. CE means that the manufacturer affirms the product' conformity with European health, safety, and environmental standards.

[@guillote_arg]

Hello friend, do you have any reference of the UV-21R? 73 LU3FBM

[@MikieLAX]

You keep mentioning the "missing" FCC certificate. Since this is a "ham radio" other than Part 15, Part 97 does not need certification from the FCC. Could you check one of your other "ham radios" for this and let us know what it says? Thanks!

[@HamRadio2]

Part 97 requires certification for equipment made by commercial manufacturers, like Baofeng, Yaesu, etc. You and I can build radios ourselves and use them on the air, but once we start manufacturing them for commercial sale, the rules change.

[@xuanzheng1049]

The usbc charging port, again like all cheap devices dont have the cc pin implemented properly. Thus you cannot get it to be charged with a c-c cable, but has to be go with s A-c cable. Just a small caveat.

[@taxineil1]

I was given this model-V2-version.Does anyone know if it can be reprogrammed to pick up the airband?

[@tommartin2335]

What do you recommend as a truly high-power H.T.??

[@HamRadio2]

The Anytone D878

[@Romin.777]

V1 or V2 ?

[@scottso241]

It's funny who going to ask someone if it's fcc approved. That's not comes to mind. It's more of the radio an interested in. Anyways good video. Am not a big boafeng fan but now there coming out with some really nice radios now

[@walkingeachotherhome2691]

But is it still bad about spurious emissions? We need clean signal more than new features.

[@HamRadio2]

Likely, yes

[@Rusted_Link]

What about the Baofeng UV-17 Pro with it's USB charging and that Sexy Display!

[@RayRayRamm]

UV-17 Pro GPS one of my fav cheap radios.

[@Rusted_Link]

@@RayRayRamm it does work well doesn't it?

[@HamRadio2]

Got one here

[@RayRayRamm]

@@Rusted_Link it really does. Way better reception on am than the Talkpod.

[@maikerumine]

Baofeng 4 life, homie!!!

[@williamlinton1460]

The only thing is a charger port is on the bottom of the radio

[@pen25]

spurious emission test results?

[@HamRadio2]

Working on that

[@robertconklin3322]

The UV-13 Pro is the only low tier, inexpensive Chinese origin HT that I have found that actually meets fcc minimum requirements for transmission "cleanliness" at the top, middle and bottom of their 2M and 70cm ranges. This is after performing spectral analysis on a lot of China made HT's.

[@valourboy]

What is channel mode and VFO mode

[@alexjh47]

Does charging work with a USB-C to USB-C cable?

[@HamRadio2]

Yes

[@paddyhaig101]

I just want to share, that that from my experience, the USB charging port on Baofeng battery's are not using the standard USB-C wiring configuration. In that, if you are to say use an off the shelf USB -C to USB-C cable to a standard USB-C type charger, it will not work as a charging setup for the Baofeng battery. The Baofeng battery needs a proprietary and unique USB-A to USB-C type of cable/plug configuration. So... Not as cool as I initially thought. You can't use an off the shelf USB charging setup.

[@HamRadio2]

Sometimes that's true, depends on the charger. But the charger I used in this video was a universal cable plugged into a USB-A wall socket. So it's certainly possible to charge it without the included cable.

[@xenoxaos1]

Figured I'd get a second ht when I saw one on Ali for $4

[@bills1613]

I prefer desktop chargers. Just drop it and forget it, plus probably just an old school holdover... even though my Kenwood TH-F6A TriBand which I love , only has the side plug-in charging (barrel plug not USB) which is damned inconvenient, which may be the reason that I fell in love with drop in chargers when they became vogue, much more space efficient, so on...so on. But USB is a nice option. I won't knock it. I would prefer that it had both and I could decide which is best for my situation at the moment. i.e. travel/mobile = USB House, Desk, Home = just DROP-it-IN 73, LOVE THE VIDEOS AND REVIEWS!!!

[@HamRadio2]

Desktop chargers are preferred at home, but my point was that I don't want to travel with them. But yes, agreed with your statements.

[@va6gkthaskey311]

I prefer a desk charger!! If i want to charge on the go ill make it work but the desk charger to me is a better option. Heck pretty much everyone that bought a yaesu 2dr,3dr has bought a desk charger after the fact.

[@HamRadio2]

I don't like carrying desk chargers with me when traveling.

[@va6gkthaskey311]

@@HamRadio2 true, but even the 2dr has a car charger. It would be nice to have both as options and supplied when purchasing the ht. Even with that youll always find people that will want something different.

[@shannons.4226]

People here have stated that it does work with other Baofend desk chargers. I can't confirm, but other comments say it works.

[@chrissewell1608]

Is it waterproof?

[@nazranzafran3807]

I also think the same thing. anyone?

[@jasonjoseph3975]

I own 5r, 9r, 9Pro & 17! Tested all of them and opened them all up while testing different antenna(lots of fakes out there). Wattage ratings are ALL BS I can tell you that much. Surecom SW,-102 was used to test

[@user-sq8xt9gk7u]

anyone figured what hopping RX is?

[@norrinradd8952]

The appearance of USB charging in these cheap radios says a lot about the folks that took the time to innovate by adding practicality and convenience to such an attainable product. It also says a lot about the "Big Guys". The potential for taking FULL advantage of USB C allows for MORE features, which I hope they do. I'd would prefer to get a superior product from one of the "big guys", and I'm even willing to spend the money, but they just don't care about us. Get any representative on record to say that they do care, I'll point to Exhibit A, USB C. Yaesu's counter is an "innovative" holster. /rollseyes Full disclosure: I'm a Yaesu fanboy. How does Yaesu show me they care? Accessories, accessories, accessories. They care. About what's in my wallet.

[@realtyrocks1969]

The problem with the big guys is that they are all scared to make a ham radio that will also do GMRS and FRS. Too scared of FCC not liking it. That's why I tend to use Chinese radios when I hike or am outdoors. At home or in the vehicle I tend to use Yaesu because I don't mind having 2 radios at home, but when I have to carry all my gear in my pack I absolutely do care. Oz = pounds.

[@HamRadio2]

Both the new Kenwood and ICOM HTs will have USB -C charging

[@sassycommentfactory]

@@HamRadio2 I would buy 500 dollars worth of Baofengs with USB over a single 500 Icom handheld with USB.

[@realtyrocks1969]

Why did you repost the video again.?

[@stevenpeterson8444]

☝🏻 video description

[@HamRadio2]

Lots more subscribers now than I had then

[@anitae]

I bought 2 on aliexpress.

[@jonathannbullitt]

CE marking - Conformité Européenne - European standard

[@robertmeyer4744]

I have seen this HT but not tried it yet. I wounder which drop in charger works. Baofeng has a few different ones. wish was the same. My GT 5TP and GT 3TP are different chargers why? same battery voltage. and the UV 5R is different yet again . at least Tahy make a USB C battery for the UV 5R now. now get this The Baofeng UV-5G (GMRS) has a SMA F in the radio. the Nagoya NA-771G -SMA M GMRS tuned goes right on it. but my UV 5-R is SMA M on the radio. some outher HT do this as well. some SMA F and some SMA M , makes me get more antenna's or wrong one. The drop in charger is nice it holds the radio. most fall over easy ! 73's

[@vincentv646]

The V2 is better. It puts out a little more power than the V1.

[@HamRadio2]

Never tried the V1

[@vincentv646]

@@HamRadio2 At 10:31 it says V1 next to the model. The V1 is good too. Ive got both. I was able to get 14.4w on 479.00000 with an abbree 771 on my V2. I tested mine with a Surecom SW-33PLUS.

[@kcovert3]

Anyone able to find a manual in pdf or other digital form for this model?

[@jasonhemp7973]

Both of my uv13 measure 1.5 higher SWR compared to my UV5R no matter which antenna. If my 5R measures 1.0 the uv13 radios measure close to 2.5 or higher! I love the uv13 design but WTF? Can anyone explain, Nagoya, Expert Power..doesn’t matter. Uv13 measures above 2.3 every time🤨

[@dalekubichek5710]

999 memories and no PC programming, ugh??? No HT to HT Cloning ??? Cable programming not listed in manual. CE or CB (EU/JN/AU) = UL not FCC

[@roamingcelt]

Off by one. That's 1000 channels. The count starts at 0 and goes to 999.

[@HamRadio2]

Yes but channel 0 is your call channel

[@Only_Hams]

The scanning is so slow on those radios programming 999 channels is going to take forever to scan through.

[@HamRadio2]

If you want fast scanning, buy a scanner

[@Only_Hams]

@@HamRadio2 or a yaesu😂

[@HamRadio2]

@@Only_Hams yes but Yaesu still isn't as fast as a scanner. Also you're comparing a $33 Radio to a Yaesu model that can range between $150-$350

[@Only_Hams]

@@HamRadio2 I know, I was just kidding around. I have a few baofengs , I have them for when I don't want to risk my "good" radios. They are amazing bang for your buck and I have one I leave in the car scanning "interesting" frequencies and the local repeaters etc. I just imagined what that would look like with a thousand channels! 😆 BTW I saw you at Hamvention at the POTA stand doing your walk around. Keep up the good work 👍

[@HamRadio2]

You were playing around but you weren't wrong, lol. Thanks for commenting.

[@alexbleks]

CE is European in general

[@narr0wm1nd49]

Lets get shoot out with the Baofeng UV-17 Pro 10W

[@DominicMazoch]

USB should be universal.

[@richiejudson2699]

Should be.........

[@CB-ii1jq]

barbie's wattmeter

[@z-juan4854]

out with desk charger. stop making profit out of it. its fugly.😅😅

[@HamRadio2]

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