Before You Use Your Baofeng UV-5R, Change These Settings! - How To Change Menu Options On A UV5R

If you have a UV-5R you need to know these top 9 important UV-5R settings, and you will probably want to change most of them. I show you step-by-step how to change UV-5R and BF-F8HP menu settings and I explain what these 9 important options are and why you may want to change them.
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00:00 - More Baofeng!
01:06 - I wont waste your time, ever!
01:42 - Why I take off the antenna
02:33 - WARNING! A UV-5R is VERY dangerous!
03:41 - SQL Squelch Setting
05:18 - TXP Transmit Power Level
07:04 - SAVE Battery Setting
09:10 - TDR - Dual Watch
10:28 - Keypad Beep
11:08 - Disable Voice Prompt sass-back
11:58 - BCL - Busy Channel Lock-Out
12:56 - Alarm Setting
14:00 - MOST IMPORTANT UV-5R Setting to ENABLE
15:23 - Sad Goodbye
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[@ralphfogle1662]

Baofeng should be paying this guy for the tutorial. Very clear and concise.

[@craigdavidson2977]

Randy does it for free because he is a pillar of the community.

[@davidarmstrong2503]

He is AWESOME

[@user-cx5ue4wf3c]

This guy is smarter than me

[@kingdededelicious]

he's better than the manual sometimes

[@billtheunjust]

I bought a $25 uv-5r...sure let me just pull out my multi thousand dollar spectrum analyzer and check for spurious emmissions...

[@tylerdean980]

You can get cheap ones, circa 50$

[@TheAmazingPaulrus]

No joke, I'm all for being a steward of the radio waves, but at a certain point, it just becomes fancy gatekeeping.

[@TheAmazingPaulrus]

@@tylerdean980 Still a wild value proposition to me. Spend twice as much on an analyzer than you do on the radio lmao.

[@almosthuman4457]

RTL-SDR. It's a tiny usb dongle and cheaper than a baofeng. They're pretty cool toys and there's many things you can use them for.

[@A-ELL]

@@tylerdean980 Double the price of a radio which has "Maximum deviation ≤±5 kHz/≤±2.5 kHz (W/N)" and "Spurious emissions

[@tobaccoroadadventures]

Not only am I learning how to use my radio, I’m being highly entertained through some fantastic sarcasm!!! Keep up the good work!

[@tomad4051]

YES!!! Tongue in Cheek AT ITS FINEST 🤔 🤣🤣😎

[@mikeburch2998]

Thank you for the public service announcement on the extreme danger of spurious emissions. You have saved untold lives. 🙂

[@prophez23]

I wish I had gotten that warning awhile back 😕 I used my UV5R in a small village in the Congo for the very first time and as you can guess there were no survivors. I set for hours just repeating "the horror the horror the horror" over and over. Much like that one movie with Marlon Brando. I'll never use another UV5R. The risk just isn't worth it..

[@mikhailsoyuz9902]

Why? I dont get it

[@SEAW1NG]

@@mikhailsoyuz9902 He was making a joke, that the noise from the radio killed the people around him. The reference to the movie is "Apocalypse Now" 1979

[@Bill_tyler]

Lmfaoo

[@fauxque5057]

You shouldn't fear the UV5R now. The small village is dead, and all yours as a bonus. Only problem is who are you going to talk to if they are all dead?

[@BBEEAATTNNGGUU]

😂

[@chriscroley9279]

I had a spurious emission once, I had to go change my pants.... LOL.

[@catkinsx]

Was it a spurious nocturnal emission? Nice.

[@jjiacobucci]

Too funny !

[@user-rz4qv9qg9y]

I hate it when that happens.

[@EustisRider]

Phew, that was close! I almost had to read the manual, but then I found this. Thanks Randy for always being there for the simpletons.

[@mattymerr701]

"There's no stupid questions, only stupid statements" is a great saying

[@tomcurran8470]

Only stupid people asking them.

[@onestoptechnologies7305]

L0L...

[@bravopapa6875]

As a "licensed" ham radio operator, I ...... laughed my butt off! Too funny! Keep these coming. They're great.

[@justinblee]

Same here. He got me with the comment about hams universally praising it as the best handheld radio. I hear that ALL THE TIME on the local nets - especially from OGs.

[@porkyfedwell]

@@justinblee LOL. There is a lot of arrogance among the old time hams about anything resembling change.

[@Tgauchsin]

As a brand new gmrs operator, with the baofeng UV5G. I will keep that roger beep on just for y’all.

[@MrStaybrown]

@@Tgauchsin absolutely, I'm going to buy one just for that reason 🤣

[@bangkokbanks]

Yeah, how about the Roger Beep comment. Imagine turning that on for HF!

[@crewsgiles9499]

I bought this as a tactical-flashlight- which you did not even mention. I never knew it had a radio attachment. Cool! I haven’t checked, but I think someone must have pre-programmed mine as you just did, because I have had it a year, and it has never made a sound. Well, I got the alarm to work, once, by accident, when turning on the tactical-flashlight. Anyway, great video.

[@paullawley-walker1440]

LoL - Great statement. Laughed my head off to that one !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There might be more than 22 exclamation points Chris Smith, I hope you're happy.

[@DeactivatedCharcoal]

It's not a "REAL" tactical-flashlight unless it can survive a fall from a Helicopter 😅🔦

[@TomRolfson]

Please do not forget to put some red tape over that light for extreme dark stealthiness. This is most useful when reading topographical maps on a night with no moon. Sure.. it's EASY to tell when you're going uphill. But it's that moment you were blinded by a white light and the next step is an immediate 50' drop. Get the red tape to be truly tactical... you'll thank me later.

[@jjiacobucci]

Hilarious !

[@pradenk]

It is tactical because it's black and it's made out of plastic. Won't be long before the gov't classifies it as an assault flashlight and makes you pay a $200 tax stamp. Plus, gov't will make you do a background check, finger prints and make you wipe your ass and send in the toilet paper; you know, because it black and made of plastic. It's an assault flashlight 🤣🤣🤣

[@doublemountainman9962]

concerning the squelch - from the factory they are literally a random setting. But, if you’ll get chirp, you can set them inside the software to graduate 1-10 in a sensible manner so that increasing the squelch number actually increases the squelch. Hope that helps. Without setting this squelch correctly, it is very dangerous. Latest rumor the governor of NM may outlaw these if the squelch isn’t set correctly. Hate to comment on a 2 year old video but I know folks are still watching! Enjoy the videos.

[@allenhayesmusic]

Isn’t our Governor the best?!

[@Onward4x4]

Am a Jeep guy. I was going to get a HAM license, but saw all the rigamarole I have to go through to get the darn thing, so I said screw it. I did get my GMRS license. In any event, I don't even use my UV-5R but still I watch your video, because they are darn funny! And informative... I figured most of these tips are also valid on the UV-5G. So time not wasted! An a side note, I am very happy to know that I am your favorite viewer...! 😍

[@mrwdpkr5851]

Sorry dude but Randy said i ...I am his favorite viewer . Nice try tho ....

[@Lighttningbolt]

Just a lil gay there@@mrwdpkr5851

[@FabioSpelta]

He was actually talking to me, man.

[@RebellionFreedom]

I wonder how he feels about Jeep Operators... [Roger] :D

[@MatteBlackSilhouette]

Getting a ham Technician license isn't too bad honestly. About 2-6 hours of studying to pass the test.

[@Help_Im_in_CA]

All hail the Baofeng Master!

[@UncleFesterBond]

HAIL!

[@BEAST_BOY_SHINOBI]

*boofwang HAIL!

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Always turn on the Roger Beep :D

[@nightprowlerch19]

Did you ever do anything with those MRE.

[@brianclimbs1509]

lol

[@SouthEasternCommunications]

Lol ! Yeah love it !!

[@markspinner7220]

Great video. Thankyou Sir!!!!

[@blairsmith201]

As a new HAM I get all kinds of comments about how I have my Roger Beep on. Thanks for the advice!!

[@thomascronin1040]

Bought a BF-F8HP and promised myself to thoroughly read the entire manual. After reading the manual, about all I understood was how to turn it on and off and charge the battery. I put everything back in the box and set it on the shelf until I found someone to explain it in common sense terms. Then I found your channel. Thank you NotaRubicon...what a great radio I purchased!!!

[@davidarmstrong2503]

SAME here Learning daily from Randy's videos.

[@Relicangel77IBCSMK]

Hello. I am new to ham radios. I have started prep for shtf for 3.5 yrs now. I have a disabled husband so being the only woman in my household I have to do most of the prep myself. I bought a set of 2 of these radios in case the cell towers go down. My husband has many health issues. So I've tried prepping for all scenarios. I didn't throw the manual away. In fact I put it in my Faraday cage with the radios. I just want to thank you for these educational videos as my eyesight is not the greatest. So thank you soooo much

[@toobigal]

I have to let you know how much I appreciate your videos. I've been a licensed HAM for a year or two but still didn't know how to use my UV-5R. Your videos have been informative, concise, and humorous. I tried taking a "crash course" but ain't nobody got time to watch an hour and a half video. Keep up the good work!

[@drmarcfpelletier]

You never talk about us Happy Hams that like cheap radios!!! These radios are great for keeping the sport alive!!!

[@andrewyoung-n8ary]

I like my cheap radio when I’m out on the boat. I was a really sad ham when my trolling motor came loose and knocked my $1200 smartphone into the lake.

[@andrewyoung-n8ary]

The local club sometimes gives preprogrammed baofengs to people who pass their tests.

[@haydenhicks4003]

@@andrewyoung-n8ary That's awesome. I just got a UV-5R and have been enjoying listening to it so far. I haven't taken my test yet but I've been studying and writing important info in a little notebook. I aptly refer to the notebook as my "Ham Sandwich".

[@user-rz4qv9qg9y]

I am a happy ham extra class and I approve this message de w5van

[@earljtsmoot9421]

I live out in the country with one son living 5 miles away, another son 3 miles away, and a grandson 2 miles away. We use our radios for emergency communications during hurricane season or other natural disasters like alien invasion and stuff like that. They have been very dependable, you make programming simple. Thanks

[@smilingguy6480]

Thank you for letting me know about the Roger beep function… I can’t believe how many compliments I get for mine! I’ve found the longer the Roger beep the happier it makes the ham operators. 😊

[@amo13c]

Not gonna lie, I lol’d for real, when you said to turn on the Roger beep! Excellent troll! Well done! The only thing that makes me a “ sad ham” is that you are not a ham yourself! Because you have an amazing understanding of radios! Love your videos!

[@mickgatz214]

neither am I. Been a Pirate from the late '70s. Me and Hams have always got along. They used to come down to 27mHz cos they got 'bored' on the Amatuer Bands! hahaha

[@photolabguy]

Great tip about the ROGER BEEP. Will definitely be turning that on ASAP!

[@EverydayAdmin]

Always enable all roger beeps.

[@brianclimbs1509]

@@EverydayAdmin Bonus points for more elaborate sound effects. ;-)

[@andrewyoung-n8ary]

Can I get an echo mic for it?

[@VK7AM]

@@andrewyoung-n8ary Yep its called a garbage bin. Toss the Baofeng in and speak

[@hacktheplanet4636]

I turned mine on today an it's staying on

[@buckeyeblaster]

After watching nearly all of your UV-5R videos, despite the comments, I'm going to make the UV-5R my 1st handheld radio!

[@jroda8015]

Hell I'm commenting using my radio 😂😂😂

[@huntingupland]

Wasn’t quite sure how honest and reliable your information was until the overhead cam showed your work mat. Reliability confirmed! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@hhawg1]

I was disappointed to not see the floating Sad Ham over your shoulder this time.

[@jamesacland1041]

Soooo wanted to see Sadham. That thumbnail was a clickbait tease.

[@forgetyourlife]

I had no idea how life threatening my radio hobby was until this video. Thank you.

[@RonaldSchmid-xo8xs]

I can watch this guy for hours. Perfect presentation, great humor. Plus superior mindset. That's how experience, character and discipline looks like. Bravo!

[@eddiechavez6095]

Just purchased two UV-5R for the wife and I. We use them on my friend's property 100+ acres and little to no cell service. You've got yourself another subscriber , your tutorial videos are awesome 👍

[@Evergreen1400]

What simplex frequency do you use if you don’t mind me asking ? I’m really new to this but I have a uv-5r and a uv-9G I mostly got them to scan/listen but I do a lot of hunting/hiking so it would be nice to use them as regular walkie talkies.

[@MMRCHA]

here is a list of simplex you can use, in yellow is national calling frequency , www.karausa.net/simple_attachments/0000/1548/2_meter__440_Simplex_Frequency.pdf@@Evergreen1400

[@DC-ok6bk]

I don’t have the UV-5R version and yet I rush to watch your video because I am confident the opener will make me smile and laugh. Bingo, delivered as expected!

[@ajc60803]

I'm one of hams who is too lazy to read most of the manual, so I appreciate the tip about setting the alarm mode to 'site.' I've never read that far down the list of menu options to know that that was a thing. I always seem to learn something new when viewing your videos. Thanks for posting them!!

[@justinotherjerk7246]

I didn't read the manual either. I just programmed mine from the computer. The software has easy to understand options, but I don't remember seeing an option for that stupid alarm.

[@MarcosGarcia-kx4rb]

There is no point in reading the manual hahaha it doesn't say anything

[@leonardhall7203]

My manual was 3 pages broken into 5 different languages.

[@davidarmstrong2503]

Read and still have manual Randy just breaks it down in English much easier to understand him than manual.

[@edelcorrallira]

Man absolutely love your channel. The humor is just as good as the info. And yes, lets have a moment of silence for the many families who mourn their loss for not using a spectrum analizer before transmitting.

[@danob2904]

the trillions of people who have died are missed

[@daleallen7634]

The spectrum analyzer can't tell you if there are "spurious emissions" from your radio (regardless of brand/model, etc.), until you . . . . TRANSMIT on it!!!! 😁😁😁😁

[@donalddodson7365]

Thanks, Randy, for the chuckles and information. Your explanations sure beat the "USER MANUAL" Garble-Translate of Chinese to Engrish.

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Thank YOU!

[@mosesm.3431]

Fun fact about me: I have yet to not smile whilst watching one of his videos.

[@jamess1787]

It's because you want him to pin your dickhead! Makes me smile. 😭🐖

[@machinis]

Are you a Sad Ham?

[@hoovesbc1]

Love the instructional videos on the uv5r. Very well explained step by step instructions that even the simple minded like myself can understand without getting confused. Thank you so much. 😁 The added humour is definitely icing on the cake.

[@ChrisWatson762]

I don't know how many people get your sense of humor but I think you're hilarious! :D

[@GraveyarDiscipl]

Dude, you're awesome. You alone changed my mind from getting a ham license to getting a GMRS license. Keep up the good work

[@bobbybarnes1652]

The Technician exam was just slightly easier than figuring out how to pay for the GMRS license on the FCC's CORES site.

[@Roninforged]

Lol, that is soooo true!🤣😂🤣👍

[@protek4191]

good video, I feel your frustration with "sad hams". I gave up on ham radio 10 years ago, but still keep my license up to date. I joined three clubs and volunteered for ARES/RACES. As soon as they saw a CB antenna on my vehicle, it was all over. Besides that, the "holier than thou" attitude was getting to me anyway. BTW, Like the comedic satire.

[@kl7dzq]

Thankfully, that type of behavior in clubs is at a minimum here in the Seattle area. I interact with three clubs regularly, and host a Net on one of them. A fourth club is filled with members who are only into Contests, and had some snide comments about my interest in CB radio. Whatever, right? It's all two way radio in my book.

[@walkingtowheels]

@@kl7dzqyour so right, a radio is a radio is a radio...

[@x1RoBoT3x]

@@kl7dzq I'm fairly new to HAM and got my start with CB radio. There's a good community here in SC for both. At Field Day this year, I brought both groups together, and each actually showed a high interest in the other. I'm all for growth of the entire two-way radio world.

[@mikecurtis3643]

I love these videos! Clears up so much about my Baofeng that I needed to know. I was getting buried under an avalanche of "important" warnings from various sad HAM aficionados online.

[@workingandplayingwiththeda7708]

As a new ham radio operator I use a lot of KZbin to learn as much as I can. Thank you.

[@larrybarber5457]

Thank-Thank you-Thank You...I'm 76 yrs old and enjoying my Baofeng UV-5R Thanks to YOU my friend. Something for the off-road and deer camp.

[@marykirby7406]

Just got my BF-F8HP. This video is invaluable. Thank-you for introducing the important settings and making it easy to follow along!

[@Lithium023]

Is that model better than the 5r or what's the difference?

[@Djm0319]

@@Lithium023 No. It is not better.

[@intellatek]

@@Lithium023 Yes! Technically, the BF-F8HP is the 3rd gen UV-5R. It was designed specifically for U.S. users. It has a bigger battery and a V-85 high gain antenna. If you're just starting out though, the UV-5R is more than enough, truly.

[@rolandweaver7983]

I love it. Way to throw darts at those radio “expert-wanna-bees” out there. The “...dangerous...” post, ROF...LMFAO. I am (USAF retired) RF communications electronics expert and you are dead-on at calling out the “SAD-HAMs.” Great. Keep it up.

[@tahoma6889]

Nice. When your the pilot hearing an unauthorized and interfering FM signal on your comms during an emergency, you go ahead and grin. Aircraft use AM for a reason. Yeah. You are an expert. Sure. .

[@A-ELL]

@@tahoma6889 Aircraft use a totally separate part of the radio spectrum, so they won't hear a UV-5R. I refer you to my reply to @davep6977 above, in which you get a descriptive mention. And it's "you're" not "your". As in "you're demontrating your bad grammar". Keep up the laughable comments, they are almost as funny as the video.

[@andrewyoung-n8ary]

I’ve been a ham for 21 years and have never liked the know-it-alls. Hobbies are supposed to be fun. We’re not saving the world. Also, just because a radio can transmit on a frequency doesn’t mean the owner goes around transmitting there all day. And a 5 watt radio with no antenna is no match for the high powered radios in aircraft. Come on, man!

[@AdamosDad]

@@andrewyoung-n8ary We have a few in our local ARES club that would 💩 their pants if they knew 4 of us were also big CB'ers🖐🏼 🎙73's

[@jtv3062]

You're as in you are

[@johnpilon]

Fantastic video thank you! Also very much appreciate you taking the time to add chapters for each setting. I wish more KZbin people did things like that.

[@ajax1137]

A small group of us have bought GMRS radios. We're all appreciative of your dry wit and your excellent instruction method. This video in particular was very helpful.

[@pmurphy12667]

love this type of video, actually showing how to use and program the radio. Being a licensed HAM I have no clue on these radios, never did anything after getting my license and enjoy all of your content. You actually got me motivated to start learning more and now I have my GMRS license and Midland MXT400 and now I have the UV5R for our travels.

[@bisikleta1015]

Liking and subscribing for simply not begging to like and subscribe. Thank you for being one of the rare breed in the hobby that make things fun to learn for us newbies. Now let me go back to change the settings on my state of the art and best engineered ham radio uv5r, over and out.

[@markcole6475]

I just bought a pair the other week! Turned them on and checked operation and started going through the manual! This explanation is by far much easier! Thanks

[@shanemorgan12345]

I really like how you point to things with a magnet that’s almost the same size as your finger. Precision

[@Zombified-]

🤣 I was laughing when he brought that thing out! I'm glad I'm not the only one!

[@MRBIGMIKE2011]

Something is wrong, you are not looking at your Baofeng with adoring eyes like you usually do. I hope that Wouxun isn't causing "interference "

[@gafisher001]

A clear and present danger, for sure. 😁

[@AmWestColl]

Your sense of humor is unique and original and your technical explanations are so useful and easy to understand,,,,those are the reasons I stick to your channel! Good work!

[@wesleyosborne2180]

I stumbled across your videos about a year ago and I’ve been a subscriber ever since and have gotten my GMRS license and I am now the proud owner of several GMRS radios and three UV5R’s. Keep those videos coming sir you are great.

[@CraigersL57]

I just bought a couple of these radios for myself and a friend for when the work ENDS. But seriously of all the videos to watch and follow, you've been the best to understand, follow, and the best sense of humor. Sending love from Boise, Idaho

[@tuddrussell]

Same exact settings for the '2nd' best designed HAM radio Quansheng UV-R50. Great tutorial! Too bad I didn't know about spurious emissions earlier. I killed a rabbit 50 yds away, a filling fell out and I melted a chocolate bar I had in my shirt pocket.

[@scottcraig1856]

Funny!

[@RobSchofield]

My prosthetic leg fell off when I tried the very same thing. The rabbit survived, though.

[@bobbybarnes1652]

@@RobSchofield My prosthetic leg doesn't fall off, but when I key up one of my World's Finest UV5R's, my Ottobock knee goes nuts and starts kicking everyone around me!

[@endofspecies7575]

Every time I transmit, the moon looks closer...

[@chrissewell1608]

Every time I hear the phrase spurious emissions.... I start singing it, in my best Elvis voice! Its fun... 😉

[@Nope145]

I have to say I’m learning a lot from your videos. I’m a newbie but I love your style of instruction and your sarcastic humor. I’m exactly the same way. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@patrickwilliams2744]

Thank you for taking the time to break it down for us! These videos are very helpful!

[@damianfries7262]

you are excellent! I've been watching you for several years now and the content and your approach is not only informative but definitely entertaining. I'm right on board with baofeng's engineering.

[@danazevedo9234]

Thanks for putting out these videos. Great humor. I've been a ham for 2 years and have bought Icom and a Yeasu radios because "that's the type of rigs I should have". I had previously bought 5-- 82L's beofangs to put in go bags. I have found I still use the beofangs more than the high price units. After listening to you, I ordered 2 5R's. Neat radios, and so far, no one can tell which radio I am talking on. Keep up the good work.

[@westway7742]

Just getting into the hobby. I like my education with a side of sarcasm. Appreciate the delivery.

[@hajiradenahmadshauki2155]

Thank you for making this serious but funny video. I always lock the keypad before handing the radio to others so that they won’t mess up the settings.

[@romans1117]

And so it doesn't go off accidentally

[@bobbybarnes1652]

@@romans1117 Baofaeng UV5R's don't just "go off". You have to pull the trigger ... err ... push the PTT.

[@MRALL4FUN]

Awesome stuff. I just made all of these changes to my radios. Thanks for sharing.

[@fivebyfive7938]

Wow this is GREAT I purchased my radio's oh about 5 weeks ago and briefly browsed through the manual and thought SHIT this is going to take more time than I've got. But stumbled on to your channel and wow now I'm a pro, well not really but you do make it a lot easier thank you.

[@danclas5983]

I just ordered my first radio, a UV-5R for SHTF. I just found your channel and have been learning some great stuff that's going to make the experience a lot more enjoyable. I like your no B.S approach so I hit the like button and subbed, without you even telling me too. LOL!!! Thanks.

[@lorettacaputo6997]

Thanks for doing these videos. You definitely show me the ins and outs of navigating thru the programming of this fine radio.

[@Corvette.Ronnie]

Bought my first UV-5R today! Your videos have got me up and running (and giggling). Thanks!

[@slingshot909]

Awesome video, I wish all of my instructors over the years were this honest and smart. It's hilarious how the "experts" and "licensed operators" claim to know so much and police everyone. I have met alot (I believe its a word) of "experts" in my life, and I thank them for keeping me in my place. The manual made a good bit of kindling for my woodstove (another word I love). what an ingeniously designed and programmed radio.

[@ShmeegleSon]

Just bought a baofang and found your videos on them. Thank you so much and love your commentary

[@ScottBFree]

Thanks for all the great videos, just bought one of these radios because it was cheap and interesting. I’m currently studying the beginners ham radio operators manual and will hopefully soon be a licensed operator. You make things very simple and your videos have been very helpful.

[@stevemiller2957]

Me too.

[@Mr.NiceGuy80]

@@stevemiller2957 great band. Take the money and run!

[@danob2904]

@@Mr.NiceGuy80 big ol' jet airliner (they)'re coming to take me away, hohoheeheehawhaw

[@stahpit1971]

Finally someone that realizes my time is more important than anything. Thank you. I'm going to find my baofeng now and program it. right after I finish watching this rerun of the simpsons.

[@TheBamaChad-W4CHD]

Dang I am beyond honored and proud to be your favorite viewer. It means so much to me! Seriously though a tip for squelch on Baofengs. In the computer programming software I always change my squelch levels to 1-10 2-20 3-30 4-40 5-50. That actually makes the squelch useful and it actuallt works right. You won't ever need to go above 50 squelch because it totally deafens the radios.

[@epbrewtus1]

This really helps with my brand new Btech GMRS V-2 radios...You have been lifted to Guru status. All praises to Xinu and thanks be to you both!

[@johnmorris4002]

This was the best demonstration of programming this radio. Thank you so much for helping me not look like an idiot. 😀

[@JamesSmullins]

The only good use I've found for that alarm is for what I use it for. I live fairly rural and a couple neighbors are elderly so I got them these radios so if something happens they can get ahold of me like one of the meth heads in the area snooping around or a health issue. They can call 911 first but that's likely to be a 20 wait for them to arrive often longer out here so while they wait they hit that alarm button and I hear it and go assist them. I know on the first responders radios if they hit it cops will show up to where they are so it's location tracked somehow. But those radios are expensive and not really available to us mere peasants.

[@denp54z]

Be careful responding otherwise you could end up in a J. Aubry situation. No such as a citizen arrest anymore.

[@slewfoot6608]

What a great idea!!! Thanks for sharing that

[@aaronk1664]

I am a long-time owner-recent package opener of the UV-5R; you good sir earned a sub-scribe.

[@Majestiicc12]

I love this. Looked at so many videos that have music blaring, people talking about random stuff, etc etc etc. right to the point. Thank you. My go to note for info about this radio. Appreciate it.

[@bah5310]

Thank you Randy I will be setting mine up soon.

[@rory4547]

Great Video , because of you "I" bought a few more UV5R Radio's , Just kidding "i" already owned a few UV5R Radio's ,i have always like watching your Video Clips, Great Job !

[@johnbowen8969]

I am just another Ham-ish radio guy and I find your videos an absolute scream. Keep up the information-rich content and humor flowing. kudos

[@chuckaustin2406]

Just tonight watched this video. I love the way you say things the way you want and STILL get good information and entertainment done. Your GMRS radio videos are what brought me here but you have a lot of good content on other stuff. Hope you keep it up.

[@ChrisZwolinski]

Thank you for teaching us the wonderful menu selection options and suggestions from a “Professional Ham Radio Operator. “ As a noob, I love to learn from an obvious expert in the field.

[@daleallen7634]

@Chris Zwolinsky : He's actually NOT a licensed ham radio operator!

[@stevenwilkinson8373]

@@daleallen7634 #satire

[@drasticmart]

Again I laughed way too much learning settings!! Thank you sir!

[@cmmbsnyder55]

I for one love your ham radio humor! I'm a tech+ looking to upgrade to General. Really appreciated your Chirp Software and Basic Functionality of the Baofeng radio. I keep fine tuning my channels.

[@colinritchie4627]

I just found you. Great tutorials, you helped me out a lot, unlike my math teacher I actually enjoyed listening to your classes.

[@brettberger-KM6MCI]

Once again, very informative and very entertaining 😎

[@ad8916]

Always helpful advice! 👍🏻

[@BrainKlar]

Thank You, I look forward to properly using my UV-5R, love the walk through and your sense of humor.

[@richardkroll2269]

I gave up my Yaesu radio equipment (part of a CERT radio net) when I left California a decade and a half ago. I kept my technician license updated but am now in Europe and wanted a radio so I bought a Baofeng UV-16. You have a great training style so I will try to come up to speed on my radio. SUBSCRIBED and will follow you. Many thanks.

[@philabernathy1868]

Thanks for posting these tips. I am, however, struggling with the differentiating sarcasm from opinion at various time, since I am a newbie at this.

[@bobbybarnes1652]

When it comes to Randy, get used to it. That's what makes his videos so special.

[@user-rz4qv9qg9y]

Ask Sheldon Cooper how to tell when he is being sarcastic. Actually, he usually has some eye rolls or other tells.

[@jimjohnson1080]

Let's talk about your mat and the Beretta!

[@HK-qj4im]

Chicago is WAY more dangerous than that radio. Your humor earned a SUBSCRIBE

[@HK-qj4im]

I bet Hunter Biden uses his Baofeng to order his Perscriptions.

[@jimmiedunn3983]

Great video man especially the Roger option I’m subscribing

[@nightprowlerch19]

The CB guys love the Roger beeps 2.lol

[@Gumby1978]

I listened to your wisdom and adhered to all the options I wanted. I now have a custom UV-5R. Thank you

[@patrick.henry.vincent]

NRP, you crack me up every time I watch one of your videos. Your deadpan sarcasm is gold. The dangerous love of UV-5R is enticing

[@EvanMoon]

Videos funny you make. I really enjoy when you come out with a new one so I can hear your jokes

[@Tom_H327]

I was considering a Ham license....until I watched some videos of what it takes to get the license, then vids on how to talk on the ham freqs, and finally sad ham gripes and complaints (mostly Baofeng stuff). Decided not to pursue after realizing as a Hamster I could really only talk about; the weather, my gear and my location (generalization sarcasm). Decided on GMRS and stumbled upon this channel. 3 videos in and I'm LMAO and learning. Thanks!!!

[@dubmob151]

Hamsters 😂 I like that term, if it's real-

[@horseface31]

Appreciate this, just opened my uv5r for the first time and this directed me to exactly what i wanted to change before I knew i wanted to change it.

[@markc121070]

Your videos are in no way a waste of time. Informative Informative and entertaining.

[@paulbeach6387]

Love the videos Randy, keep 'em coming! As a complete rookie novice who bought a pair of UV-5Rs on Amazon thinking I was getting some cool walkie talkies for backpacking, I'm trying to decide to send them back or keep them. After lots of research (20-30 minutes give or take), I've discovered I'm in over my head. I'd like to be able to use these radios while out on the trail to communicate with my wife and hiking buddy point-to-point. But also like the idea of being able to blast away on this thing if I'm in a jam and need help (almost bit by rattlesnake on my last hike). I would like to use a few of the FRS channels for those point-to-point comms with my wife, but do not want to exceed the 2W power limits set by the FCC. I've got CHIRP all set up and I am teaching myself how to use it but can't figure out how to limit my transmit power to just 2W. Got any tips you can share?

[@marktwain..1972]

Set it to LOW, that's it.