Baofeng UV-5R For Beginners - Menu Settings You Need To Know - Learn The Baofeng UV5R - Ham Radio

Are you to learning how to use a Baofeng UV-5R or maybe you know how to use your Baofeng but aren't sure what all the UV-5R menu settings do? In this video I will teach you which of the UV5R menu settings you need to worry about and how to set them.
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[@JawTooth]

I can't believe that you are holding the radio by the antenna. That is bad for the radio. Just taking the antenna off and on is not good but holding it by the antenna is terrible.

[@TheNotaRubicon]

and yet, it still works perfectly. Obviously you don't understand how antennas and radios work.

[@JawTooth]

@@TheNotaRubicon I have damaged radios that way. The connection from the antenna to the radio can come loose and I have had that happen. Your radio will not receive or transmit as well if you keep doing that. I have had these radios since the mid 80s and I know what I'm talking about. Through normal wear and tear, an antenna can become kinked or broken. Another way antenna can become damaged is if users pick the radio up by the antenna. This can cause damage at the connection point to the radio.

[@RealButcher]

Hahahaha 😂

[@wewya.]

That's not an antenna! It's a convenient carry handle!

[@goose33]

Hes a troll you know that right lol​@@JawTooth

[@bodazaphfa]

The roger beep setting is absolutely the most important setting, especially when ker-chunking my local ham repeaters.

[@RisingTidesAC]

Someone, a radio reference member is having a heart attack.

[@sexybitch6605]

Well radio reference website is dead. Those moderators banned so many members that it killed the hobby off let alone what technology did. Those moderators did not contribute to keeping the radio hobby alive instead they killed it off by not offering any kind of assistance or information. No technical support. The salespeople in the stores always said go to that website because the salepeople didn't know a thing about the radio hobby they were just into the marketing aspect of it. So now radio reference is just a mere shell of its self. It serves them well. 🤣🤣😂🤣

[@crominion6045]

I think the roger beep should be a 200dB Hollywood style sonar ping. That would liven up the repeaters. 👍

[@thelockpickinglebowski633]

I keep trying to get Roger Beep to reply. But he never answers. He's a busy man. Busy man.

[@Kilo__Bravo]

@@crominion6045 One beep only Mr. Crom, one beep only.......(Sean Connery voice activated).

[@JTonyColeman-ni5sq]

Once upon a time, about a year ago, i knew nothing about GMRS radios......and i was happy. Now...i've got about 10 handhelds, 2 mobiles, 1 base, antennas, meters, testers, SDR dongles, f*ing coax and connectors everywhere......but no Boofwang UV-5R. So...i'm ordering one today......just for the roger beep......cause that will complete my happiness

[@sog6841]

I can’t believe that the roger beep didn’t come first. It’s obviously THE most important setting on the radio!

[@kevinroberts781]

After I purchased the UV-5R I was able to pass the ham test. I think it made me smarter.

[@daveb7408]

I bought two of the Baofeng GMRS UV-5Rs a few weeks ago right after you did the video on the release. Received my Wouxun (Ocean) KG-UV9GX in the mail yesterday. It was a birthday present from my wife. Thanks for your reviews and information.

[@Pugs72]

Being shown how to get what channel name I programmed into is the best!! I was super disappointed after buying a programming cable and figuring out how to connect it to my laptop and no channel names! Thank you! Seriously thank you!

[@FromOutsideTheCell]

The reddit HAM community may not seem to appreciate you, but in my opinion, you are exactly what is needed, especially for newcomers to this hobby. I have subscribed and am looking forward to joining you on this journey! Keep up the great work!

[@jdolio]

Randy...thanks for putting my logo up there! I said it as a joke and you did it. Awesome. The local sad Hams will be sacrificing goats to curse me by morning.

[@cjbecker1683]

I was about to send that to you on Twitter as I'm here trying to learn😉

[@TeddyEriksen]

Lol..I love this shit!..

[@TrevHolland]

Just got my Boofwang UV-5R. Thank you so much for all your videos on the Boofwang UV-5R! Looking forward to becoming a better unlicensed HAM operator on my Boofwang UV-5R!

[@Uniontin73]

I have watched all of your videos intensely, I can now fly the shuttle. Thank you.

[@sijonda]

I don't care if it's explained by someone who knows more than me that I may not need to watch this. You never know if you might learn something. And of course, I learned something. I always appreciate these videos. 4:17 menu settings 10 and 11.

[@richardbarber4380]

If you're radio doesn't have a flashlight it's not a real radio.

[@OverlandOne]

My flashlight has a radio.

[@ErikTheVikingMechanic]

If your radio doesn't say UV-5R on it, it's not a real radio

[@richardcarroll2605]

Oh my goodness you figured out what the sad hands are sad about their yay zoos icom's Kenwood's and Pioneers don't have flashlights

[@DieselDoktor]

What if you use your flashlight as a radio? 🤔

[@ronrico2620]

As a lisenced ham I can say the light has come in handy quite often. I would like to see a brighter led, another red led for low light and an on button that works if the radio is off

[@volvo09]

The broken pencil is hilarious 😂

[@howardgrant4254]

Go back a few videos and Randy actually sharpens the pencil (I'm guessing in response to comments from... "some people"). He proceeds to break it again soon after. If you get his peculiar brand of humor, Randy is comedy gold.

[@ramrod175]

Not only that! The Pencill appears to have bite marks on it!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@UnnamedPatriot]

I came here to say something similar. Only a beast would use a broken pencil to point!

[@johnhowe1546]

Reminds me of a joke my wife told me of a man and his broken "pencil", but his wife was Ok with it because " he don't do all my writing anyway"

[@carolriley9392]

Cannot thank you enough! Because of you, i am learning how to use my radio. Super informative 😊

[@hankkaufmann4705]

Thank you for another GREAT video. You are the ONLY reason I purchased my UV-5R’s. Please keep the videos coming

[@dmolmsted]

Thank you - I have read the user manual many time but being a very dyslexic person it becomes very difficult task - - so - - thank you for this basic understanding. TTFN

[@NeuronScars]

I have to thank you for my first ham radio, it felt like something was missing in my life, it was all these type of radios, love your videos.

[@ernestleung5841]

Clearest most concise explanation, no nonsense

[@clydeanweber1052]

Great tutorial. Just bought my first UV-5R. This really helps. Much better than instructions. Much thanks.

[@YAHUSHUA-b4v]

Thanks buddy. I'm a nookie with a uv 5rM, and bought two PRMs too. The little basics radios we're set to go, but on ctcss codes so I couldn't hear my uv 5r but it could hear them, as an ameture found this video helpful as now set the 2 minis to zero and all three can communicate, and feel confident that this advice should be sufficient to stay safe on excursions until I've studied a bit more, I'm happy for now.

[@craigdavidson2977]

Excellent review of the menu items. I'm a major league radio expert and even I forget some of those more obscure settings so I found this video helpful.

[@YasilTorvanna]

“Expert” ya ya ya everyone is lying shill.

[@craigdavidson2977]

@@YasilTorvanna You live in a very 'sad' world. Hope you feel better soon.

[@rescueseven]

Being a know-it-all ham I was going to leave during the preamble until you invited me to leave if I was a ham radio know-it-all, so I stayed to the very end! There, I showed you! lol

[@ReSpawNnL]

Wow. This is a top notch review/explanation video. We just started using these (UV-5R8W) for Airsoft and this is an absolute must getting started video.

[@mikew6193]

Thanks for doing these. I bought a few units for my family and your videos have been invaluable. Keep up the good work!

[@AADX74]

you and your content is excellent. never stop. every single bit of it is beyond excellent.

[@gungrabber970]

Gen Xer here, who's attention span has been decimated by the modern age of reels and memes. I truly appreciate the shorter videos which are packed with important info concisely presented. Thank so much.

[@royrobinson4636]

I learned about BCL today ~ Thanks! 😎 This is much more fun than reading the manual. I assume that pointing with the same chewed-up pencil is simply another hilarious and attention-grabbing prop. 🤣

[@ArthurLayton]

i enjoy watching you and learning at the same time.

[@raymondvanalphen9569]

Thank you for all your 411 information.Greatly appreciated

[@Happy-Trails-To-You]

As Virgin newbee that was great. I will be watching this again when I get my radio.

[@michaelbutler1887]

Thank you for the information. Just starting out in the realm of Ham your a funny Guy .

[@dougdaniels]

I was getting the cold sweats until 8:35, thank Xenu

[@chrisreynolds6331]

Just discovered something worth knowing with my newly acquired UV5R. Even if TDR (dual standby) is on, if you are listening to the FM radio you can only receive the highlighted channel.

[@davidb.turknett4447]

Another damn video I'll need watch again, since I've already had a few beers and a bourbon 🎉 luv my uv-5r's

[@bakinglady1009]

You are hysterical and make my day...PLUS, I really do need to learn about my "Baofeng"! So thank you!

[@lavenderlilacproductions]

"Boofwang"

[@RealButcher]

​@@lavenderlilacproductionshahahahahahaha

[@innercityprepper]

even though I already mostly know my way around the UV5R this is the video I wish existed when I was trying to learn.

[@wesleyevans937]

Tactical Wisdom on the screen. Nice shout out for Mr. Joe Dolio!

[@ozeltzex1]

I finally got rid of all the interferences.. TDR to OFF!!!!! Thank you!

[@CreationsandLibations]

My friend, you are the funniest to watch explaining the baofeng radio. Kudos. I know eventually I’ll get mine going to your satisfaction 😂😂😂. Definitely going to read read the manual 😂😂. Another great video 🤙🏽 honestly I could give a shit if ever master this thing. You’re the best fricken hilarious

[@davidduke1886]

About a week ago I bought the two radios deal through Amazon. it was a pretty good deal and you've been very informative on how to work this radio. my question is why are you making fun of the radio do you not like it ?

[@dangerhellbender3245]

Hero! Your explanations r epic. the insights r insightful. your impressions r impressionable. Bang! Wow! Stunned by your minds logic.

[@reginaldxxx24]

This guy makes so much fun with all of his broken pens, unusual jokes and charisma....

[@jaremaw2368]

This is exactly what I needed. Thanks!

[@123lard123]

Thanks for doing this video , I'm new to the Baofeng and this helps.

[@LonnyOwnbey]

I LOVE your pencil!!! Keep it up.

[@vinemont2009]

Can tou set up a privacy between certain radios

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Good short Video Showing the Good setting Randy @NotaRubicon Productions

[@stevis182]

Short sweet and to the point. Subbed

[@DaneStolthed]

Randy, thank you for enlightening us with this information I now know why the Boofwang UV-5R is the foremost radio for the serious HAM operators the world over. 😀

[@user-od2cd9qt4y]

I bought 2 of them for kayaking what channel should i use

[@rilosvideos877]

Great introduction for beginners! I have a problem setting my new Baofeng GT-3TP (Mark III) to permanently TXR-power = low. When i change the mode (frequency/channel) or switch the channel it always resets to TXR-power = High. I want low as a default setting for all channels and frequencies. I can program it to every channel but when i switch the radio off and on again, all settings of TXR-pwr are back to 'high' as default. Am i missing something here?

[@chipfornaris]

Also, do I really need a second Brennan for air bands only?

[@brassmanbart5076]

This is great info. Thanks!

[@CarlPapa88]

Been a while since I watched through some of your stuff again. Didn't even notice your big mouse pad. Haha I think all the Sad Hams stuff about these are funny. They work for what I need. Still gotta get programming freq (w/CTCSS) onto the channel mode side, but other than that, they work. Got a bad battery retention button with mine, but I work around it.

[@MGAC1701]

Good Mr. Randy... How does one change or customize the roger-beep on the ol' reliable "boo-fwang" UV-5R?

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Easy answer! One does not.

[@MGAC1701]

@@TheNotaRubiconI thank you. You've saved me a lot of needless seeking.

[@tikibar4me]

Very informative & helpful video, Randy. Thank you for posting this...

[@GoSlash27]

Really, the only critically important setting is 'roger beep enable' :)

[@DieselDoktor]

Ah, a fellow man of culture… glad to see you know the most important setting. 🤣

[@expire5050]

idk how i got here. maybe it was the recent convoy we did with multiple dropped calls. but i got 2 bf 888s, and soon after a uv 5r coming in the mail. and now the channel that lured me turns out to be actively posting. *roger beep*

[@jimf1964]

If the TDR is on, how do you know which channel is talking, and do you have to physically switch channels, or is it really just using both channels all the time for receiving and transmitting all the time when on?

[@leahcimd]

Where you able to find out?

[@jimf1964]

@@leahcimd yes. You hear both, but have to switch back and forth to talk

[@brickerhaus]

Me thinks that you enjoy stepping on the feelings of those sad hams. Please don't stop, its hilarious.

[@dos0711]

After reviewing untold number Baofengs, if you could pick only one to keep and use what model would it be?

[@jeffjones6115]

I know you may have talked about GMRS antenna's before but I'm looking for a Mag mount with an end to plug into my hand held GMRS radioddity GM30 in place of the antenna that the unit comes with. Any suggestion's?

[@TheNotaRubicon]

I do have several suggestions, but, I am struggling to understand what this has to do with the topic of this video?

[@jeffjones6115]

Nothing how else do we get in touch with you?

[@jeffjones6115]

I'm new at this GNRS stuff have patience

[@midwestaerialdatasolutions8503]

Great channel. Thank you.

[@MDiane1955]

Just got a new one and it will not let me add a freq that our other walkies are using. When i get to the 6th digit it cancels.. any ideas?

[@TheNotaRubicon]

that means your radio wont take/cant do that frequency.

[@DieselDoktor]

Loving the background image today. 🤙

[@Texas_Radical]

shit i forgot to look, now i have to re-watch

[@chipfornaris]

Hey man! Happy new year! What are your thoughts on the Radtel RT 470? I need a radio for air bands. The baofeng uv5r max has air bands so can I unlock it like you showed us and does that help with opening up more channels?

[@Struthio_Camelus]

Good afternoon Randy!

[@IndigoBrian]

Is there any way to turn off the little tiny green light when receiving a transmission

[@leahcimd]

No

[@redred333]

Will these CE credits count towards my HAM license baccalaureate?

[@nasif9470]

Should i go for a uv5r or uv9r plus? I am absolutely new in this field.

[@TheNotaRubicon]

You should go for whichever of the two best meets your needs and has the features you prefer.

[@arvinandam8146]

Thanks! Very informative.

[@pnyarrow]

Hi There. Totally spot on - real useful information delivered in human speak! Thank you I'v subbed. Stay safe. ATB. Nigel

[@TN_vigilance]

Without a good home base station. You could talk between two handhelds like this over a few miles right? For a shtf situation

[@TheNotaRubicon]

It depends on what is between you and the other radio but you can expect to get anywhere from 200 yards to 40 miles.

[@TN_vigilance]

@@TheNotaRubicon oh okay. if I’m within 20 miles of a repeater with relatively little to no major hills and just average tree coverage could I hit the repeater?

[@TheNotaRubicon]

The only accurate answer that anyone can give is "it depends" and the only way to know for sure is to try it.

[@TN_vigilance]

@@TheNotaRubicon kinda what I figured. Thanks!

[@mapleshamrock703]

Change the 'Welcome' to my 'phone number in case its found. Any help please? TYIA

[@TheNotaRubicon]

You can do that with the CHIRP software.

[@Dusty747]

I have one set up through CHIRP but can't get my second one set up the same :( Not sure what's happening...

[@crafterhours]

Can you provide a link to the baofeng model you have?

[@TheNotaRubicon]

I have bought about a dozen over the last few years but this is one of the last ones i got: amzn.to/3LZ4pkK

[@Doomgel]

My radio won't retain the BCL setting. It turns off if I exit menu or just go to a different menu option after confirming my choice. Is this affected by another setting?

[@TheNotaRubicon]

No. You will have to either learn to cope with it or toss it in the trash and invest $19 in a new one.

[@edwardyoung8575]

Great info!!! Thank you!!!!

[@CepCanis]

Thank you, very importent tutorial, well done.

[@3480eric]

Excellent and informative video. However the acronyms are baffling. As a little request, please just say what the acronym stands for just once so those of us who are new to the world of radio jargon can at least get a clue. Thanks!

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Very good point.. I shall endeavor to do better in this regard.

[@tkflanagan4449]

I just Bought 2.... Thanks Randy 😃

[@shannonsimmonds9703]

I bought the newest UV5R I could find to communicate with my friends in the back country. It was a UV5R GMRS. What have I done?

[@TheRealRedRooster]

You bought a GMRS radio, which can only talk to other GMRS (and FRS) radios, not to any HAM radio... ;-)

[@shannonsimmonds9703]

Sh*t@@TheRealRedRooster

[@craigdavidson2977]

That UV5R GMRS radio should work great with any other GMRS radio and even those cheap bubble pack FRS radios at wallmart. Tell your friends to get one and you should be good to go. Have fun out in the back country with the radios and then come back here and give us a full report.

[@misteranderson2112]

As soon as the busted pencil came out I lost all ability to focus! Gets me every time! Too funny!

[@mh3158]

Very good 👍

[@stevenbrice1681]

Dumb noob question!! I’m trying to connect to a local repeater. Site owner sent me the freq and input tone and output tone only. I plopped them into the radio, I can hear people but no one hears me. The map on mygrms shows lm in range of said repeater. Other than setting the frequency and input/output tone, is there something else I need? 🤔

[@chubbymae4070]

Super thank you you helped me a lot by your awesome tutorial ❤❤Godbless you

[@SecretMan299]

if you turn off the TDR would it improved your battery life...? thanks

[@AlphaPiggy]

I want his shirt 😂😂

[@m.dwaynesteckley4832]

Been enjoying your videos for a while now. The best part is your tone. These are just toys for an otherwise useless hobby. I understand they would be the final communication tool when the apocalypse hits - so, go ahead, have fun, keep it running. But at this point in human civilization everybody carries a radio, sans license, that can communicate around the world. I own a Baofeng AND a full ham radio but don't have nor need a license. Should the occasion ever require the use of either devices, having a license will be the bottom of anything anyone cares about. TL;DR - hams, your close to useless hobby does not deserve the dead serious behavior you all seem to want to push. It is no longer the pre 1970's - lighten up.

[@zeekvaldez6925]

Hey there, I'm new to this and very confused. I got my license so complicated to get🤦 anyway now I'm trying to program my radios so I can communicate with family meme era in near by city's for 911 emergency situations . Mainly to practice for now and be able to communicate for when a situation arises. Are there any videos you have that can help with this. Or maybe you and I can connect, seeing that I believe we live near each other I think... I live in Ontario California.

[@brucehall7506]

Where can I get an antenna like the one on your UV-5R in your video?

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Thats what came with it.

[@Andrew.84s]

Which radios would you get for friends and families to communicate in a disaster across the country?

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Good quality ham HF units with directional antennas on the roof. You're not going to find any handheld nor low-cost/simple radios that can reliably communicate across the country.

[@JawTooth]

There are about 5 states that you can be arrested in for having this radio in your car. You are exempt if you are an amateur radio operator like me. However, if the police don't know about the exemption you are screwed. I was arrested in Kentucky. They towed my car and went through all my stuff. I had to go to court where all charges were dropped when I showed the judge the exemption in the law. Did I get an apology from the police? No.

[@CarlPapa88]

Sounds like a vote in better laws issue. That's nuts.

[@mtbeers1670]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Good job73 Ka9zrz!

[@PatrickKanatzer]

I have the Baofeng UV-5R+PLUS. I tried changing the WN to wide from narrow through the radio. It keeps defaulting to narrow. Is this a setting that needs to be changed through chirp? My other radios are the opposite. BF-F8HP UV-82HP

[@astrawally8448]

You can expand the standard UV5R VHF to 125-250 MHz (177-187 MHz locks up during transmit) and UHF to 376-520 MHz with reasonable performance on the extended range.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Good information

[@spookytown7179]

Great video! I love my boof weng!

[@Ankjell]

Thanks man 👍

[@jhelmuth87]

I've owned one of these for a while now and just recently bought a second to gift to my father for our excursions. Upon setting up the new one I noticed my older one isn't receiving a signal from the new one. The old one can transmit to the new one, but it can't hear anything from the new one nor does it hear anything when you hold the monitor button. Any ideas?

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Either there is a tone set on the one that isnt receiving, or the new one is locked and cant transmit on the specific frequency you are using... Or, its broken/defective..

[@jhelmuth87]

Thanks for the quick reply. I just watched your video on how to unlock one and tried it on my old one and now it works! Thanks!@@TheNotaRubicon

[@robertwebster6025]

My radio won’t let me change the setting on menu option 11. I’ve done it plenty of times following your instructions but it keeps the CT there.