Baofeng UV-21R Tri-Band Functions and Programming a Repeater

[@mastrsk8]

The screw in battery is because it’s IP-57 or 67 waterproof (it advertises as both). The screw keeps it pressed to the waterproof seal. Thanks for the review.

[@NukaVaultReadiness]

Funny, it doesn't mention that on its Amazon sales page that I bought it from.

[@mastrsk8]

@@NukaVaultReadiness I’m sorry, I have the UV-21 Pro V2. The instruction manual says IP-57, but the advertisement says IP-67. I didn’t realize it wasn’t the same radio.

[@NukaVaultReadiness]

Therein lies the answer. Thank you for the follow up!

[@rjmendoza]

Thanks for the deep dive I’m new to GMRS and just purchased this to get my feet wet

[@NukaVaultReadiness]

Welcome to the world of GMRS! Now I use this for Amateur (Ham) Radio, but I am sure it can be programmed to receive the GMRS frequencies.

[@timdietz350]

Did you go straight to the Nagoya or did you test if the stock antennas were any good?

[@NukaVaultReadiness]

I usually go to the Nagoya, but I should have checked the stock antenna (good point). There are a couple of 2M repeaters that I can hit with an ok signal report, so I just upgrade immediately. 70cm repeaters I can almost NEVER hit with a stock antenna from my location (lots of dense trees).

[@paulshockieuk2651]

Dose the center button do anything as mine dose not..thank your good video

[@NukaVaultReadiness]

It doesn't do anything, I guess it's just for aesthetics. Only the up and down arrows are usable. Appreciate the comment!

[@paulshockieuk2651]

@NukaVaultReadiness thanks for letting me know now I can stop thinking that it dose not work...

[@CraigSotelo]

My UV 21r pro V2 is coming tomorrow not sure what the difference is from this and version v2 is but looks good

[@NukaVaultReadiness]

Hope it works for you! Seems like a solid build, even though it is plastic. Thus far, acts like a typical Baofeng model, minus now having a color screen.

[@jeromekurtzsr878]

Has anyone figured out how to unlock some of the frequencies on this radio, I know the UV5R has an unlocked procedure which is holding down a couple buttons while you’re turning the radio on, but I don’t know about the UV21R

[@Will-ef6hv]

Any word been tryin to unlock mine?

[@michaelanderson2177]

Thank you for the review I am starting this a new person I have to get use to this

[@NukaVaultReadiness]

You are welcome, and welcome in to the art and science of amateur radio!

[@dummnerd]

got mine and programmed a repeater and i just get the FU beep whenever i hit ptt. any thoughts?

[@NukaVaultReadiness]

Is it the "kerchunking" sound of the repeater breaking squelch when you let go of the PTT?

[@dummnerd]

@NukaVaultReadiness I discovered it's the gm21 not the uv21. It's gmrs only, rx only on any other frequencies

[@NukaVaultReadiness]

Uh oh, I assume that was unintentional to get the GMRS only model. Does it work well on GMRS though?

[@dummnerd]

@@NukaVaultReadiness it does, I mean I got em cheap so if anything I got some good simplex radios lol

[@D4RR3N_]

What's the range on these

[@NukaVaultReadiness]

It has around 5 watts of power. Your range will depend on your antenna setup, along with your environment, etc.

[@D4RR3N_]

@NukaVaultReadiness just say standard antenna and on a beach

[@NukaVaultReadiness]

In an open viewing area, I would venture to say a couple of miles at least, barring there aren't any obstacles in the way.

[@rapache1]

Thanks for the review

[@NukaVaultReadiness]

Absolutely! Hope it helped.

[@mediocreman2]

More Chinese subsidized stuff. Does it do chirp?

[@NukaVaultReadiness]

Sadly, I cannot get it to CHIRP. May be a firmware issue. Here is a website I found, hope this helps! chirpmyradio.com/issues/10581

[@MuzzleMike]

My wife gave me mine as a gift. I said the thing . My uv5r on roids ! Lol ! It does feel more less like a toy . I like mine .

[@NukaVaultReadiness]

I like testing new ones out when I get them.

[@hubert1696]

O cant find dual watch there

[@NukaVaultReadiness]

I think it is the menu option known as TDR (# 7 on this specific model). It is off by default, so you have to turn it on. Hope that helps!

[@RyeKaiwai-uj3lm]

So you can or can’t use as police scanner

[@NukaVaultReadiness]

As far as my knowledge takes me, you will not be able to scan most police frequencies on an analog VHF/UHF radio. Most emergency services (at least in mid to large departments) are all on digital and usually secure.

[@eddiehudson7043]

​@@NukaVaultReadinessmost of all emergency services are on viper

[@stevest.martin3940]

Looks like a Kenwood copy

[@NukaVaultReadiness]

What model of Kenwood?

[@thomashardy9994]

Which Kenwood?

[@eberhardt99]

You can't see the display in the sun

[@NukaVaultReadiness]

Appreciate the feedback. I have learned display screens capture best in the shack/on the workbench. Will keep that in mind.

[@mementomori1868]

just buy quancheng uv-k5(8) cheap and easy for modulate

[@NukaVaultReadiness]

Don't own a Quancheng, but heard decent things about them.

[@luismontijo7373]

Is the quangsheng better than the Uv21? I can get the quangsheng cheaper