Baofeng UV-5R power booster - BTech AMP-220 / BTech AMP-U25 - Boost the power output of your UV5R

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Turn your Baofeng UV-5R into a high-power mobile or base-station using this power-amplifier - EASILY boost the power and transmission range and distance on any hand-held radio with a detachable antenna.
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You can find the BTech AMP-220 / AMP-225 here (be sure to select the correct model for the frequencies you transmit on): amzn.to/2Ra5U6b
The Nagoya antenna that BTech recommends for use with this power-booster (but any mobile or base station antenna will work):
amzn.to/3faAUv2
---Step-by-step guide to purchasing your GMRS license:
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#UV5R #Baofeng

[@jplacido9999]

Using a amplifier with a cheap UV-5R is like someone that uses to make a lot of noise at your street and neighberhood shouting stupid things and annoying everyone, deciding to buy a PA (Public Adress) sound system: You can imagine the havoc........😪😪😪 Using a amplifier like this on a cheap, RF noisy radio is so dangerous for the other radio spectrum users that you cannot even imagine. Even if you use a decent portable radio, you MUST allways check harmonics levels going into the air (with a good quallity spectrum analyser). Even much worst at a Base Station than at a mobile station. Beware........🤬😠 (you can minimize this by using a narrow band passband filter for the ham bands (yes, the ham bands !!! If you are not a licenced radioamateur you have no business transmiting. Remember: you can listen but you CANNOT transmit, so why would you need a amplifier ???!!!!!!!)

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Each year over 5,000 children are killed because irresponsible parents fail to check the harmonics on their UV-5Rs with a spectrum analyzer.... I am so glad that you have your KZbin FCC Police Badge to save us all..

[@miken8820]

Who said they don't have a license?

[@user-lw5fm2xc3w]

The Old Guard 💂‍♂️

[@Tom_H327]

@@TheNotaRubicon you always manage to hook one. Take that luck to the casino!! 👍

[@samwilson2797]

@@TheNotaRubicon it has to be a high quality spectrum analyzer, not just any old spectrum analyzer.

[@w6krg]

EVERY time you lovingly caress your UV-5R I giggle like a 12-year-old! Thanks!!!

[@FreddyFootlock]

I giggle like a 50 yr old! (ok, that's weird). but true.

[@renny9879]

Likewise!

[@victorderosa9697]

I get excited and wish he would stop stroking the radios. It's like porn and some of us have issues🤣

[@kiraPh1234k]

Except he cuts out all the good parts 😭

[@darthtater4844]

I do too. Randy cracks me up. 😂

[@ncsd98]

Thank you for being human and less awkward than everyone else in radio

[@ralphburns6659]

I agree.

[@Dmoormans5]

I don't know....some of those caresses get pretty akward😂

[@quandoomniflunkusmoritati9359]

Might be the best non-mainstream youtube content provider in the genre out there. Thanks man! Recommend you to all my friends that got into ham for the off-road support stuff.

[@K0MRDRadioPrepper]

As a Ham Radio Operator, with a General class license I just want to say that I loved this video. It is concise and to the point. Thanks for sharing it.

[@t.fayomi316]

Give credit where its due. After surfing tons of channles, your explanations are the clearest/simple, thus beneficial.

[@jkg6211]

Thanks! This is one of the most informative AND funny channels on ALL the KZbins. You deserve a nice cold one. NEVER STOP!

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Thank YOU!

[@jkg6211]

@@TheNotaRubicon Keep up the dry humor - I love it - it's better than Monty Python! However - if you change, I'll demand a refund... in US Pennies, Nickels, and/or small shinny pebbles. Preferably gray ones.

[@rowdyron4111]

Stellar audio with the new mic. Good job Lenny.

[@axorex]

Yes!, my own Baofeng UVMILF-5R...

[@travisminneapolis]

Lol😂😂😂

[@gailjenkins9197]

Love your videos. It's helped me so much. I am a widow, and not to good with all these new fangled equipment. It was so easy with your instructions. Again thanks a bunch

[@FranklyRustic]

My virtual friend, I enjoy every single comical comment you throw at us. Thanks for making me laugh. I have no interest in bumping up my UV-5R to 40 watts of power but I knew I was in for a fun and well informed show as usual here. Keep up the great work!

[@lesstech74]

Ditto

[@jamesbornman5556]

Makes my heart flutter just knowing I’m your favorite viewer 🥰

[@ralphburns6659]

Mine too! lol

[@elwoodblues5767]

Me too lol

[@dc3dog]

Wait, What? I though I was his favorite viewer!

[@cmdrcorvuscoraxnevermore3354]

I just got my, lovely, amazing, and beautiful UV-5Rs. They came in a secure package that protected my two little gems. I then found your channel, and subbed. My life has changed now that I know where to get the most excellent UV-5R information. YOU ROCK, thank you for your videos and information. Be well.

[@jaybarr3307]

So glad I watched this video! I watch all your vids but, somehow, I missed this one. Totally solves a problem for me to get a GMRS base station going (yes, I need the U25, not the v25). Thanks so much!

[@kaoshavoc]

Came here for the information. Stayed for the humor, and information. This is the first video of yours I have seen, and will NOT be the last. Amazing :D

[@brettberger-KM6MCI]

I laugh every time “ sad ham” shows up. 🤣

[@freepressright]

Too stupid not to play right into the trap. I love it! :D

[@trevorhannabus2239]

Your audio is clear and perfect. I am slightly deaf and your speach is top quality, I can hear everything clearly. I like it when you rag the critics too.

[@buddycraigg]

Thanks for this Vid. I bought one tuned for the 2 meter band. I am currently participating with my normal Tuesday night net. I am testing with it in place of my normal home setup of my UV-5R going to a TPL brand 50 watt amp, hand held mic, and a J pole antenna 25 feet in the air. Everyone so far has said that it sounds good and has a strong signal on multiple repeaters. I'm going to bump the UV-5R output up to 5 watts for my next texts.

[@buddycraigg]

* test

[@dalesnyder1753]

sounds great video great ,, love your videos and passion for the uv-5r . appreciate your teaching videos

[@josephfischetti4036]

Love your Beretta 92 matt !!! Learning about GMRS and Ham . Thanks !!!!!!

[@NOLATAC]

Love this channel. One of the most informative and entertaining channels on comms in KZbin, Thanks.

[@Redmeredith]

I am grateful that you make these informative & entertaining videos

[@JayBirdrx]

This is a game changer for anyone on a budget!

[@ra8640]

I just started watching your channel, Love it. I think my UV-5R has been working better since I started caressing it. Thanks for posting great helpful videos for "Me", Your favorite viewer...

[@user-ju9mx2ik2k]

😂 that's great, but I'm pretty sure he was talking to me. His actual favorite viewer 😜🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mikeperry2561]

Audio is spot on!

[@darthtater4844]

You consistently make me laugh more than anyone I watch on KZbin. Thanks for that. You’ve also given me a lot of good information. Thanks for that also.

[@JB-do5qd]

Yes, confirming the audio from your new setup is sounding nice & stable, well done sir.

[@jal316]

I really appreciate how all your videos get right to the point!

[@brucebigam8693]

Half the video was about Lenny the Sound engineer. Not right to the point.

[@esuohdica]

Sarcasm :-)

[@ECVCrabmeat]

New mic sounds great!

[@MRBIGMIKE2011]

I was waiting for the video on this item to come out, Great Job (Again) and a plus mentioning the different bands so people buy the correct one for their beloved Baofengs...MIke D. WRMM242

[@theislandretreat4326]

Awesome sense of humour, brother!

[@MrJr298]

I have the same setup in my car but with the DMR DIGITAL AMP.Also I the new GT-5R conncted to it along with other different radios.Very nice.

[@AlexGtheOG90]

February 2022 I got my GMRS license. I got my Tech ham license in March 2023 and now I got my General license a couple weeks ago. Each to their own. Radio is radio. It’s a hobby. Do what you enjoy. That’s all I have to say.

[@patpowell3050]

Sounds GREAT -- noted the new mike (and the new sound) previously!

[@boscou2]

thanks , I have one it's been working great for over a year now .

[@larryhaney6608]

I've had one of those over a year , mine works great

[@heinzpilot]

Sounding smooth and cool.

[@nextellcup8]

sounds great. love your videos. i ordered the uv-5r 3 , i should have it in a couple days. thanks 👍👍

[@ELXABER]

New sub. Just picked up two Baofang UV-5Rs for emergencies. Unlike many, I RTFM front to back and watch videos. Appreciate the settings to change tutorial video. Great content and the guy cracks me up by caressing his radio. 🤣

[@pa.trains]

Thanks for helping me out on using the radio because I had no idea what the buttons meant

[@TommyJH54]

Wow! Now that’s pretty cool! I have a I’ve 5R but my Anytone would be perfect for this device. Thanks for the info.

[@ntvtexan5015]

Back in the 80's, I had a CB in my car, when I decided to add an amp to my car radio. The install tech SOMEHOW managed to link in the CB radio transmit to the 100w amp...'bout blew out my friends CB a mile away. I DID enjoy it for a while. I currently have a BAOFENG BF-F8+ that I sure would HATE to have something like that happen to !!!

[@PolishX]

Sad Ham, always makes me laugh when I see him show up

[@freddydee270]

So friggin entertaining. Your videos are informative and fun to watch. Simple and Sweet.

[@NorthwestDroneService]

THANK YOU for sharing this!

[@MrTux62]

Booming and clear voice.... nice job on the audio setup.

[@alanstone8440]

I've been using it on my Yaesu VX-6R for a couple years. Works great.

[@NukaVaultReadiness]

Sounds like it could make for a great portable field comms setup. Thanks for the info Randy!

[@barrygnu1070]

This guy just cracks me up! Thanks for the useful and hysterical content Brother. Its much appreciated.

[@craigmarshall40]

I have one in my off-road buggy it works great they were only $60 a few years ago

[@charlesartificer2158]

Informative and entertaining, thank you. Big thumbs up!

[@ToNzHoLtZ]

Sounds great man !

[@philswede]

Greetings from Sweden! You, Sir, just got yourself a new subscriber 🎉

[@danieldonovan4771]

Like the improvements you have done on your channel

[@OverlandOne]

Excellent information, thank you.

[@otrdriver6767]

Sounds great.

[@richardcorwin1828]

Thank you!

[@ChrisBrown-eb1yw]

Dude.. I friggin love watchin your hobo stuff😂. I crack up every time!! Love it. Keep up the good work😎

[@frankrush2836]

Liked the video. Going to purchase the amp for my radios. Willing to experiment!!!!

[@ScottMorehouse-yc6tg]

You are so helpful thank you!!!

[@mario3804]

This is a great idea thank you for sharing.

[@legallimitoutdoors9917]

Just got one for my tidraido off your link. Thanks Randy you Rock Bro! 👍 Thanks

[@notyrants]

I love your humor radio dude.

[@garrettmandujano2996]

You are psychic, I watched your range increase video for the UV-5T and wondered if it could be run through an amp and here is the video, niceee

[@markdoyle8713]

I own the 2m and 70cm versions and they work and work well . Simple and loud . Yes loud . I can now hear Baofeng perfectly in my vehicle . And i feel very comfortable having that radio bake in my work truck. While my brand snob radio sits at home in a dry box that i am paralyzed with fear to open and actually use. Insert ham lid comment about spectrum analyzer.

[@preparinginnh1203]

Audio is top notch!

[@chouck0101]

Love your vids and your content. Thank you for all the great information and laughs😂

[@CyberCowboy7777]

I looked hard at this option for my mobile setup in my truck, having several HTs. But BTECH has some good dual band (lol!) mobile units that don't cost more or not enough to justify the extra installation, mounting, wires (25w or 50w). I'd still consider one for a base station as I already have the PSU to run my Yaesu and usually run a 5R connected to a JPOLE antenna as my second/local stuff/scanner stuff anyway and this would increase transmission range. But even then being limited to 70cm or 2m or 1.25M kinda kills it on the HAM side due to cost. Now for GMRS, that may be a different story.

[@RookieLock]

Audio sounds great to me!

[@JoeSmith-zi3bi]

It actually does sound crystal clear

[@shandybrandy5407]

Really enjoy your thriller presentations. Animation including the monologue on the sad Hams burst me into laughing. You have fantastic video editing skills and yes also a lovely actor. Thank you for the information on the Btech amplifier Cheers! New Delhi

[@vetinger]

You are the best HAM actor!!!

[@johnchan6191]

It sounds gr8. Thx 4 sharing on Utube.

[@ugsisr]

Love your content... The Ham Community must just love it...

[@312d-manflorida]

Sounds good brother

[@scottsmith8505]

As soon as the video started, I was thinking that you should do a video on your sound setup because it sounds so good. Then,,, you talked about it. Great sound quantity is spot on.

[@TheNotaRubicon]

yah but i dont use that cheap-old Mic anymore.

[@i8bigfoot]

Great little amp thanks for the info 👍

[@MrLmahar]

You are hilarious with your devotion to the boafeg uv 5r

[@theoriginal11charlie]

I love how he looks at the UV-5r every time he picks it up

[@bobbycook8641]

I was hyped thinking it would cover the radios dual band capabilities. It doesn’t,they make 3 different ones depending on which band you choose.

[@MeOnTech]

You crack me up! Thanks!

[@miken8820]

Oh, and good audio with the new mic

[@nascar3and24]

Great information!!!! Thank you !

[@fm71450]

Dear Sensei, I am interested to try this amplifier with one of my Wouxun HT GMRS radios. Thanks, as always, for the great information, and for your most excellent manner of presentation.

[@richhoule3462]

It's pretty bad ass

[@dragan3290]

Excellent video as usual 👍👍👍

[@maikerumine]

Excellent info, much appreciated! I hold my UV-5R like that too! lol

[@Patrickjohnphotography]

Big fan, love your knowledge bombs.

[@edgardoramos6061]

Sounds great

[@dereknantz4847]

I love being his favorite viewer

[@PP-ob8zr]

Thanks for the video.👍

[@kevingray4996]

Audio was amazing

[@alanslade2319]

Thanks for letting us little people know about this 40 watts 🤔😱💯🇬🇧👍

[@user-gk7ow1qi9x]

similar to my TEXAS STAR MODULATOR V 12, had hooked to my CB , the CB and Modulator had to be matched up to work together

[@okhamradio]

Thanks for sharing this very interesting stuff

[@ZFit82]

Always something new and useful lernt.

[@Jeremy-610]

You are the man, like all your videos 📹 🙌

[@robertmjr7996]

That's it, I'm calling Dr. Ruth. I think that you should have a talk with her. Love your videos. Thank you.

[@NoName-OG1]

She can’t be still alive?!?? Shit she is.... 92!

[@robertmjr7996]

@@NoName-OG1 She eats right, and......plenty of rigorous "exercise".

[@thewatcher5271]

Yeah, I'm One Of Your New Subscribers. I Enjoy Your Videos & I Have To Tell You At 6:54 You Had Me ROFLMFAO!! 8-)

[@BariFPV]

Man I have watched so many of your videos and I use aviation radio but I am kind of getting inclined to test Baofeng UVR haha. Your satire is so awesome I can't tell if you're a jab at it or it really is that good 👍 keep up real world insults!

[@wheelsgonewild1286]

love your videos