BaoFeng UV 13Pro

[@DenisVYNS]

Excellente vidéo qui donne toutes les informations pour la programmation détaillée du BAOFENG UV 13Pro... (pour ceux qui comprennent l'anglais). En effet ce baofeng est livré programmé sur des fréquences pas utilisables ou pas autorisées, et sans aucune indication sur ce sujet à part les programmations de base accessibles par les touches du menu. Thank you very much !

[@jcsmith9518]

Excellent easy to follow and understand video. Like the pace of "no rush" presentation. Having just ordered the UV-13 Pro from AliExpress, I wanted a "heads up" as what to expect and how to program it. This was the perfect answer. Thank you so much.

[@Brad-0212]

Hi cheers for this video helped me download the software it is a nightmare to find the software spent over an hour searching for the uv13 pro software luckily this video was on KZbin and helped me download it I’ve subscribed and liked video👍

[@AldionoKurniawan]

thanks for the knowledge sir, this is very helpful for me in understanding UV 13 pro

[@Romin.777]

Thanks a lot! This was just all the info i was looking for! Mine will be here in a week or so, and i'm a complete noob on the subject. Wanted a 2 way com system and with the extra's like weather, emergency services it sounded like the perfect prepper radio and a new hobby for the coming winter. :))

[@GadgetTalk4U]

Glad I could help!

[@Romin.777]

@@GadgetTalk4U 👍🏻😁

[@kmom777]

Thank you your video was the only one for reprogramming 13 pro

[@Coastlinefx]

Thankyou. It looks like a really great purchase and like all Baofeng a price for everyone who's just passed their ham test 🇬🇧

[@ToddHa]

I really like the options this radio offers: 999 mem chns, SYNC feature (mainly seen on BTECH branded Baofengs). Glad to see it's available here for those that prefer it. I prefer the DW (TDR) mode. Not sure why the Menu labeled Dual Watch as D.WAIT. I can not overstate how nice it is to have the choice between SYNC mode vs DW (TDR) mode. This option needs to be on more radios. I think this radio is underrated. 999 memories is awesome. You can't have too many channels. My only gripe would be this doesn't offer BANKS (aka ZONES). I'm a traveler. Having the BANKS (Zones) function would make scanning in different cities easier. As it is, still not bad. Having the 999 chns & SYNC vs DW mode is a big step in the right direction.

[@GadgetTalk4U]

I agree with your comment about banks for memories. I've given that feedback to some of the folks who have offered me radios to review. Even inexpensive DMR radios have zones so it couldn't be that hard to insert into the programming. Cheers.

[@stevieteeesadvfnq7381]

Great video Sir, I've been using a UV5r for some years now and found 128 channels isn't enough, especially when you use the first 80ch for UHF CB radio, and the main VHF marine Ch for boating, so I have just ordered the UV13r V2 and waiting for it to arrive, then I can expand and add more repeaters, thanks for the detailed info on the software and link for download, that will save me some issues I'm sure, By the way I'm watching from Cairns Queensland Australia and have subscribed for more videos. Cheers!

[@GadgetTalk4U]

Glad to help. Thanks for commenting.

[@lmantuano6986]

Hey Stevie from FNQ Cairns, I'm Luigi from CS (Cold South) Melbourne... did you get the radio and did you work out if and how the radio can transmit outside 2m and 70cm Ham bands? I have both ham and marine licenses and will be very disappointed if there really are tx limitation on sets sold outside the US.. thanx, ciao, lm

[@Redbaron3314733]

Terrific video and such a huge help! Thanks much!

[@GadgetTalk4U]

Glad it helped!

[@patm5165]

Excellent video, thanks, big help!

[@oldspeedsi]

Great video lots of solid info, well done good Sir.

[@DavidJohnMurphy-jq8fr]

I am going to be getting one of those radio in a yellow colour

[@GadgetTalk4U]

Good choice

[@JennyEverywhere]

I found the programming from the radio keypad to be painfully difficult. You can't just change a frequency's options and save the changes. You have to delete the memory slot, and re-enter the entire channel, then save it to the available slot you created by deleting it. It also doesn't have an auto repeater mode, determining offsets and split direction. Example, there's no option I could find that will recognize a frequency as being in repeater section of the band and set the offset value by band and the +/- direction. You have to put these in manually. You are also stuck with the frequency showing instead of a name because you can only enter names in their software. Other than that, it's a nice radio at a ridiculously low price. Oh, and you may have trouble with the UART in the USB cable, as most of the cables available use the Prolific chip, which hasn't had a working driver since 2012. I'm waiting for a couple of cables with FTDI chips, so the radio can see the computer.

[@t1czer]

Uv13 is my 1st radio after I got the license. It's not perfect by any means, but it's not bad either. Good starter, especially with usb c. Now it sits in my cars glove compartment just in case. Overall, not a waste of money. And that's enough for the price.

[@theislandretreat4326]

Got mine today. Is there any software other than the P15UV for this radio? Patiently waiting for CHIRP to work on it. 999 Channels doesn't do much until you can efficiently program on it.

[@notsure7874]

If they would get rid of that stupid alarm and flashlight, this would be near perfect for a cheap radio. Add a cradle charger, and ipx7 rating (there are USB-C female plugs that are ip67 rated without a cover) ... and it'd be the best inexpensive radio to ever hit the market. Some minor quirks like not being able to adjust screen brightness - I can live with that. Sync mode, and more than 128 channels is great stuff.

[@cappaculla]

An IPX certification costs allot of money.. So don't expect it on a Baofeng

[@notsure7874]

@@cappaculla Not sure if its false advertising, but the uv-9r is ip67 supposedly. A lot of the times I think manufacturers see that usb port and either don't realize they exist, or think it's too expensive. Because they're making waterproof radios, and usb-c radios - but not waterproof usb-c radios. I'd pay the 10 bucks extra it cost for that connector.

[@bishalshrestha5405]

Baofeng uv 13 pro or Baofeng uv 9r plus.. Which is best to choose?

[@ToddSikking]

Terrific video and presentation...informative and interesting. On this UV-13 Pro, even the speaker is better than on the UV5R. Great form factor. I could not get the software to download from the Abbree site; but, CHirP has a radio that works for programming. None of these radios seem to have the output or the battery capacity as they advertise (e.g., 10 watts is usually 5 watts). I like the USB Type C charging option for when I'm out and about. Compared to what I used to pay for dual band HT rigs in the 1980s, the price on these Baofengs is unbelievable and if you drop it in the mud, you won't scream as loudly as you would if it was your Kenwood or Icom. :)

[@t1czer]

It's late here - I read "horrific" and wanted to post angry comment, but gladly i kept reading! Crisis avoided. As for the radio - waiting for mine. Just basic airsoft use for me. I need something OK and cheap.

[@zaccyboy95]

How did you use chirp with uv 13

[@theislandretreat4326]

Would love to know which model choice worked on chirp. Don't hold back, lots of people are looking for a solution!

[@johnnypanama081]

How do you manually save a vfo frequency to a channel?

[@deltatom2459]

great video, especialy the programming is verry good explained. I made it all the way to the part were you put in the frequency, but no matter what I put in it immediately jumpes back to RX 136.000 and TX 520.000 Mhz. Any idea what could be the problem ?

[@armandolopez8983]

I enjoyed this video.

[@hdabbah]

Thank you, it's a full explanation of this device. I have already ordered 4 devices. They say it runs up to 50 km! Can you try the range?

[@DonzLockz]

It will probably go 5klm like every other handheld 5w radio.

[@hdabbah]

@@DonzLockz The v2 is 10W , but that will be good enough thank you

[@-MarwiN-]

How long does it take to charge the battery with USB-C-Cable? Does it make any difference what cable and charger are used (like fastcharge-/turbocharge with cable and charger from smartphone)?

[@t1czer]

It's basic 5v/1a charging, so takes about 4-5h from zero to full. Not good, not terrible for the price

[@valourboy]

Hi do you know if there is a battery extension for this model

[@horvisnone4997]

Does this radio: BAOFENG UV13 PRO have better performance and range than its predecessor: BAOFENG UV-5R?

[@GadgetTalk4U]

With all of these inexpensive BaoFeng radios, the range and overall performance is very similar. Decide on features such as memories, access to NOAA weather channels and other aspects that best meet your needs.

[@eriklaken1025]

I am 61 from Holland (eu ) and your baofeng video,s are great for me and i am learning for the Dutch novice , are they international the same ? Can i use a US brevet? You have them from internet.:)

[@GadgetTalk4U]

Sorry, I don't know the frequency assignments to novice ratings in your country. You'll have to compare one to another. Cheers.

[@greyshadow9498]

Been a while since I have purchased a new radio so I have to ask: Are these radios locked out of GMRS/MURS channel TX? (Legality aside) I use both and having one radio vs two would be better. Unfortunately my UV5R is getting old and my UV82 no longer charges. Plus USB-C is handy.

[@GadgetTalk4U]

The FCC has clamped down on both manufacturers and sellers (like Amazon) to ensure they are not selling radios that don't conform with whatever Part of the Regs the radio is made for such as MURS or GMRS or ham. That being said, the UV-13Pro has a transmitter frequency range limitation of 144.0 to 148.0 and 420.0 to 450.0. Both MURS and GMRS fall outside that range. Fortunately these little radios are inexpensive and small so carrying more than one isn't too big an inconvenience. Note the receive range of the radio is much larger and includes both MURS and GMRS. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@greyshadow9498]

@@GadgetTalk4U Thanks for the info. It's a shame we live in an era with stupid people and people who can't be trusted to stick to their licensed bands. Like I said I know it's not really "legal" but I do use a UV5R, but I have NEVER gone outside of, or used too much power on the GMRS and MURS bands. I'm looking at the GM15 Pro for GMRS and the RB38V for MURS right now.

[@GadgetTalk4U]

@@greyshadow9498 I get your point. Sometimes I think it I less about stupid users amd more about bureaucrats collecting power. Anyway, consider the new Radioddity MU 5 MURS radio. Same radio as the GM 15 and GM 30 just loaded with MURS firmware. With lots of programmable recieve only channels it's quite versatile. With my affiliate link to Radioddity, two would be close to the cost of the Retevis pair. There's a review on my channel. Link in the description. Cheers.

[@xuanzheng1049]

@@GadgetTalk4U How about the UV-13PRO on Aliexpress? Does it have GMRS ban? thanks

[@valourboy]

Can this be used as a uhf for like camping trips and hikes with my mates

[@GadgetTalk4U]

Sure. Good application. Your mates would likely need to be hams. Not sure of rules where you are. In US, you'd all need to be hams.

[@serhiidemianenko5630]

have you heard of this bug- In frequency mode, my A Frequency keeps changing to my B Frequency and conversely. I change it back and it does it again. None of my other radios does this. If this is due to a menu setting, please let me know. I can't use my local repeater with this until I can change it. i have 3 pcs of this model and all of them have this problem. none of the menu setting can't change this. double wait mode is unusable. did you find issue to fix this? oh, and that bug performs not only in vfo mode. it blocks the alternative frequency in channel mode too, especially after 2-3 times of RX between differend chennels on screen

[@GadgetTalk4U]

Sorry, no clue. I tried with my UV 13Pro and what you described didn't happen. Have you considered resetting the radio and starting from scratch? If you are not using the CPS, try that. There are so many settings that keeping them straight is much easier when you can see them all at the same time on your computer screen. Good luck.

[@serhiidemianenko5630]

thank you!!! using the CPS was the first thing i did after bying this radio but i was a hurry)) to avoid complications like i have it was necessary to clear any stored channels and settings even after resetting the radio using it's own user interface and already after use a CPS from a blank sheet and finally now it works perfectly😍 @@GadgetTalk4U

[@xuanzheng1049]

Does it support GMRS transmission? thx

[@darryleavenjr.2171]

Where can I get my m 13 programed or get the software to program it

[@GadgetTalk4U]

chirpmyradio.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home

[@javixarias]

WHERE CAN I GET THE SOFTWARE FOR THE UV13PRO V1 MODEL TO PROGRAM THE EQUIPMENT?

[@GadgetTalk4U]

The link is at about 12:15 in the video.

[@ciucciopipa]

@@GadgetTalk4U That link is not working .

[@StevieB-jj9fz]

I just got this radio today. How do manually type in the frequencys? Also does it only scan saved channels or can you scan all frequencies. I still have a lot to learn. The instructions are in very small print. Thank you Sir.

[@GadgetTalk4U]

Programming channels from the radio's face plate can be confusing and a challenge. That's one reason I nearly always program my radio using the CPS or Chirp. To type in frequencies directly you need to be in VFO mode. On this radio you need to press and hold the Menu key to enter VFO mode. When you're done press and hold again to go back to channel mode. Check out menu item 19 for your scanning question. The radio will scan both depending on what mode you're in - I think. I'm not a big scanning guy. 73

[@StevieB-jj9fz]

@@GadgetTalk4U Thank you so much for your reply. I finally figured out how to program frequencies and store channels in it. I will get my GMRS license in a couple of weeks. Thanks for your videos. They really help. I'm trying to learn all I can.

[@StevieB-jj9fz]

@@GadgetTalk4U how do you name the channels you save using the keypad? Thank you Sir.

[@GadgetTalk4U]

You don't. CPS only function. Check out the note on Menu item 23. Another reason to program you main channels using the CPS. If computer access is a problem, try this little Bluetooth dongle that works with your smart phone. This radio is listed as supported. I have 2 reviews on this channel about using it. amzn.to/3Xxw9jR

[@StevieB-jj9fz]

@@GadgetTalk4U awesome thank you

[@jimmasangya5521]

I want to ask if this uv13 same as Abbree AF5 which can copy radio frequency instantly. Is this full band that means it also transmit in 300freq. Hope for reply.thank you and God Bless.

[@GadgetTalk4U]

They are not the same. UV 13 doesn't do instant freq copy. UV 13 is also a dual band HT, thus no 300. The AF5 is a GMRS not ham, if I'm not mistaken.

[@ldamiano]

this 13Pro is V1 or V2 version? it is written under the battery on the back

[@GadgetTalk4U]

This was a version 1.

[@jalex12181218]

Has anyone found the "unlock" for this one yet? This radio would be great unlocked and chirp programmable!

[@Kane5565]

Also would Like to know. looking to Disable Tx.

[@LyleH-13]

looking too

[@t1czer]

Still nothing :/

[@crickhowellparagliding]

Can someone please advise me if it's possible to scan between two frequencies and transmit only on one of them? I don't have access to software and cables. Thanks!

[@GadgetTalk4U]

Menu 7 controls the dual watch function. If on, whatever channel that has the most recent activity becomes the main channel. If the channel doesn't have transmit permissions, it won't transmit and you'll have to use the Exit key to change the main channel. Some radios allow setting the main channel when in Dual Watch mode. I don't think this one does.

[@crickhowellparagliding]

@@GadgetTalk4U thank you for the advice! The radio is now doing exactly what I wanted. I can tx/rx on one frequency, and rx on another, without the radio hopping to tx that frequency. Thanks again.

[@Володимир-д1щ6з]

Hi, do you know is there any difference beetwen 13pro and 16pro version?

[@GadgetTalk4U]

Looks to me that the main difference is the number of channels.

[@duramaxpete5200]

What programming cable are you using to program this radio?

[@GadgetTalk4U]

I've used both of these with success. The more expensive of the two uses better drivers in my opinion. amzn.to/3GfmbfZ and amzn.to/3vocHJX .

[@boringoldman]

Any idea how to change bands?

[@GadgetTalk4U]

Not sure I understand the question. You don't really change bands. Just program in the frequency you want and if it is in the coverage window, it will work - VHF or UHF. Channels have to be programmed in frequency mode and assigned a channel number. Then accessed in memory mode. Easier with the CPS. Sorry if I missed your point. Cheer.

[@boringoldman]

@@GadgetTalk4U thank you for the answer. I’m a ham and a buddy bought a couple of these and wanted me to see if they work. They are on 70cm band right now. Old uv5r type radios have a band button to change to 2m, but like you said, I think you just type whatever frequency in you want and it works.

[@umbertozeffirelli4834]

Buongiorno puoi dare sito programma in italiano

[@msms-rl6zf]

Seems no BaoFeng radio measures up to stated power...typical lies. Did you do any testing to verify 8800mah?

[@blairsmith201]

They actually do on some frequencies. Mine ranges from 7 watts to over 10 watts depending and what I transmit on. Strange part is it does not matter where I am in the band, it goes up and down.

[@cristianprieto2953]

@@blairsmith201 hello. Did you remember where did you buy UV13?

[@HarryHamsterChannel]

TID TD-H5 software works with this radio. Links to it barely exist. My review: Stick with the UV5R.