High Power SHTF Walkie-Talkie - HYS 25 Watt UHF Radio - The Ultimate Survival Radio - UHF, GMRS, HAM

- You can get the set of two HYS 25-Watt Walkie Talkies here: amzn.to/3HonFE0
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This HYS 25 watt high-powered UHF (GMRS / ham) walkie-talkie is the highest power two-way radio I have found yet. This is a UHF "LMR" / commercial hand-held radio that can transmit on UHF, GMRS and (some) ham frequencies - IMHO, the ability to transmit on ham (70cm) and GMRS makes this HT the ultimate high-power survival and SHTF communications radio perfect for preppers or anyone that wants to be ready for an emergency. I show you the issues this radio has, I test the power output, and I test the transmitting range to see how far it can transmit.
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[@TheNotaRubicon]

- You can get a set of the two HYS 25-Watt Walkie Talkies here: amzn.to/3HonFE0 ---- Link to the programming cable i use: www.buytwowayradios.com/wouxun-pco-001.html?cmid=amsreGRvTmttM0k9&afid=MTc0SmRGN2tRQW89&ats=U1JhSVo3MnlyNzA9 ---- You can download the software to program the radio here: www.amazon.com/clouddrive/share/oZpDhaIxiRyq0zan8TOd9NLFBPZ1udskJ7GBe5iukjz

[@danfurlong]

will the cable work with Windows 11?

[@german69692007]

@@danfurlong yes

[@Chris-ro8ft]

“Penetration….. Walls, Trees, Skulls…” LMAO 🤣 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@321southtube]

Radio looks interesting. As usual, you present yourself well and get your point across. The information and opinions you give out is valuable. The production, editing and sound are good. Lastly....you crack me up and I enjoy every video. Thanks so much.

[@bigbillkeeys]

I listen/watch your channels with a sense of humour and tongue in cheek because a lot of what you say about hams is true. Now I'm a G7 UK ham licenced now for 50yrs and the old boy network was and is still prevalent in the world of ham radio. You hit the nail on the head and with what you are saying - remember not all hams are like this - there are some of us that just want to explore the hobby and have fun - and having fun is what we're doing watching you on KZbin - keep it up. 73's and farewell

[@jonathanstein6056]

I’m brand new - I know Jack about radios. I came across your channel and BOY, do you make this stuff fun (and funny)! I think I might take the time to learn more about this stuff! Thanks!

[@thetravi1348]

No one told me how addictive this hobby is. I started in radio 6 months ago, licensed for 2 months now, and I started with a lowly UV-5R and Randy informing me about GMRS. Flash forward to today and I have 27 different handhelds, a 25w mobile in my girls car, a 50v2 in my car, a 50v2 as a base station, a spectrum analyzer, swr meter, a ton of antennas I don’t need, and all the accessories. I’ve been ordering a radio every week, Sunday my retevis RB-17P arrives. I’m so bad that I spend my time at night studying RF, Cold War numbers stations, GMRS, and even ham. I joined my local amateur radio club after getting ahold of them on their repeater (wouldn’t recommend just got lucky). I think my girlfriend is right and I may need therapy. Thanks Randy!

[@austinthornley1272]

I feel it too

[@kpaulsen01]

Most impressive that you have a girlfriend!!

[@joeheat5414]

I can afford to do all of the above...I know exactly what you are saying. I was going to buy a bigger house and shop and just start hoarding all new equipment and hire someone to set it all up. See if I could fill the shop up with cool stuff. Get a few different antennas. Or i could just keep studying and never catch to the experts.

[@NickWindham]

I hear you. I graduated from cheap handhelds to more expensive ones. This week I ordered 50w mobile systems and bigger antennas to increase my FARS.

[@stephenszabo2361]

How do you like the RB-17P?

[@eurothrasher2823]

"24 hr self destruct" requiring re-programming is very useful when/if enemy ends up with your coms....helps in prevention of their disrupting / disabling your coms. Good for recon unit / scout.

[@djapache1]

Thanks! The price for fcc license for gmrs has gone down already. I just got mine for $35.00 just to let you know. And let others know. I'm waiting to receive my HYS 25 WATT RADIOS IN 4 DAYS. THANK YOU FROM APACHE

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Thank YOU!

[@donaldoc]

Thank You , for the, "manly" review, of this radio, Sensei Randy...👌

[@vincentlabossiere1422]

Your info is administered with generous amounts of sugar(humor) Great job!

[@souljuh4539]

Funny ✅ Informative ✅ Subscribed ✅ Very nicely done. I just started looking into handhelds. Thank you sir!!👍🏾

[@Archer-bf4uv]

Thanks for the review, just ordered 2. Price is now $209 + taxes. Buying for emergency situations.

[@PrometheusDigital]

I bought their camo version of the same radio for $169 today plus they'll sell you spare batteries if you request them.

[@tomdangerfield8734]

Hello Mr. Notarubicon. Sir, I just viewed this video and have watched several others from you, and man I just love the way you do these informative videos! I am now a real fan! Thank you for all you do and keep it up Sir!! Faithfully following, Tommy Dangerfield

[@ephjaymusic]

The roger beep is comprised of the notes D, F# and B - which is a B minor chord. Just in case anyone was wondering.😊 Thanks for the video Randy!

[@tomstulc9143]

Well know but how did you come up with intonation. Did you run it by your tuner. Or do you have perfect pitch.

[@ephjaymusic]

@@tomstulc9143 I have good relative pitch. I knew it was a minor chord in first inversion and so I hit the note A on the piano next to me. Then I corrected afterwards to a B.

[@lancedooley7558]

I sure hope Wouxun can make one too but with a keypad. I'd throw whatever money they want. Great vid.

[@ColumbiaTrikeNight803]

You are officially my favorite KZbin expert for the year 2022.

[@Lopan2k]

Your contempt is palatable and makes me laugh. Just subscribed and look forward to learning this new hobby.

[@keyoflife24]

The self destruction feature is good for rentals, and when you allow others to borrow radios for a given length of time.....This helps deter theft.

[@TheSparrowLooksUp]

That self-destruct feature was obviously included because the designer saw Die Hard and thought Hans Gruber could have done a better job at op-sec.

[@webbtekk]

Its good to know the world still has a wiseass that can teach things, and an iron man poster, most awesome. nice tshirt too!!

[@sethwoot]

I would imagine the lease function would be a very handy thing that if construction crew was aware of would serve as loss prevention as we used to loose radios for resale

[@CriticalThinker-42]

Measured TX power would be within the accuracy range of the Handheld and the meter used. Good Vid!

[@bobbycook8641]

The lease is probably for when these are used by employees. If lost or stolen they become unusable after the lease isn’t renewed.

[@televisionarchivestudios1130]

Yes, that makes sense

[@EndoliteM4trix]

Thanks for uploading the software. They wanted to charge me 25 dollars to send me a CD. Good times. thanks as always for the always serious, never sardonic approach as I learn the ropes of this hobby.

[@highpower2569]

Do I need to program the radio to be able to use the different power outputs on it?

[@EndoliteM4trix]

@@highpower2569 by default, the top orange button will change your wattage. Get a mic. Don’t hold it by your head on high. You’ll get a headache. Manual will tell you which colors are which power

[@Native_love]

25% less beatings! LOL! Has anyone ever told you that you are very funny! Actually I've learned EVERYTHING about radios from you! Thank you!

[@leroydrayton1910]

I ordered one of these radios. It's a great radio don't get me wrong. I download the software, but at this point according to the pamphlet, it's Simplex only and I have been trying to connect to my repeater. With no luck, and I've even been in touch with the factory they claim this particular model, same one you have will connect with a repeater and so far I've had no luck however, I did order the software and cable in case what timeline is add a day I will give you an update and let you know

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Unless they have changed it, this radio can connect to repeaters but you have to program the repeater on a channel using the cable and software.

[@harley2236]

​what handmic do you recommend to compensate for the low gain issue?

[@anyaivanova]

My favorite channel! I also know nothing about radios :)

[@stahpit1971]

DANG! That thing has a bunch of fars in it. I think that is a game changer. I still feel a little violated from the beginning of the video.

[@SgtSkrog]

I have watched Mission Impossible so I can see a need to brick, with the right software burst into flames as a cool option.

[@Whatever493]

Fantastic review. Always amusing. Thank you!

[@DanielGBenesScienceShows]

“…25% less beatings”. OMG!! There’s 25 watts of coffee all over my bathroom mirror now!

[@charlesemge3824]

Love your reviews - Fantastic! Thanks!

[@ernestrichardson40]

Well Randy I solved the problem with the 25 watt hys power pack I don't have a problem getting the battery unit out and putting it back in! The answer is Velcro I'm not going to go into detail too much time and space but you will be able to use your imagination you're making a loop so your left thumb can go through it and you extend your left four finger so you can reach down there and lift up that release button that's at the bottom of your battery pack while your thumb is pushing down inside that Loop and here comes your battery it's working beautifully for me until they can Rectify their big goof with the original battery! You need some John weld glue because you want some strength in there and to give you an idea you're going to be centering a 1 in Strip by 3/4 that's what you'll be working with and you put that at almost the very top just underneath and Center it with that long oval rectangular shape opening there Center it and put it down there give it a couple of hours for that to set and then build it up from there how you want to design your Loop but you will have to start using your John weld glue and make sure it don't run out the sides do a neat job like I did and it looks great I wish I could send you a picture! But it works fantastic when it's all done and very little strength very little a kid could do it! And you going to have to give the glue a good 24 hours to set too long for me to give details about that but you will see as you move along with it but that one inch by 3/4 in self sticking strip you won't need no glue for that but you're going to need to Center that up at the top just under that long oval like slit but get it centered and then take your imagination from there and you will see it coming together the way that I basically made my design to work and it does not I repeat does not get in the way of charging your unit! This will definitely work until they rectify their big goof on the original battery that's all my friend!

[@jeremykelley9054]

thanks for your review on this radio. Fun video kept a smile on my noise hole. LOL

[@RickyD1968]

Your shirt is Awesome !!!

[@MrTux62]

I like that the charger has a label saying it's a charger..... so you don't mistake it for a block of dark chocolate and eat it.... 🤣😂🤣

[@justarandom5280]

Hey man, just getting into all this stuff and the programming part is a little intimidating. I searched and couldn't find any manuals for this system. Also just looking to use it for communication with other ham radios that my buddys have and would like to program at least one repeater channel. If youve got any tips for programming this system please let me know. Also another question, is it even worth it to look into getting the qualifications for this stuff? It's mainly intended for shtf and I'll rarely use it unless you know.. I need to

[@joesakal872]

You need to buy the software, but even then I'm having trouble reprogramming mine to pickup GMRS frequencies. Others here have apparently had success, I must be missing something someplace :(

[@justarandom5280]

@joesakal872 how much did the software cost?

[@joesakal872]

Like $10.00 on amz.

[@404-Error-Not-Found]

I'lL hAVE YOU KNoW That I gOt my HaM lIcenSE yeSTeRdAy AnD nOw i'm saD

[@sartainja]

You are no longer an outlaw! 🤬

[@michaelwalsh3474]

😂

[@dandetande288]

😂😂😂

[@juliomercedes6729]

😢😢

[@EndoliteM4trix]

Hahahaha

[@ccfmfg]

My Grampa says You'll have to pull those two radios apart pretty hard with 23 miles of string between them to get it tight enough or You won't here anything.

[@bobmorgan2532]

Thanks!

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Thank YOU!

[@michaelberna987]

Chinglish should be allowed to satisfy the second language requirement in the school system. With all of the stuff that non-rich people get online it is a vital life skill.

[@UptownCats]

I appreciate how you demystify context with relation to Radio communications. As a complete beginner, I find your videos helpful. Direct and simple is also my preference. I was considering buying the Wouxun KG-935G which I understood was your favorite radio. Then I discovered this video. Would you recommend the HYS 25 above the KG935G? GMRS License? Please share your thoughts. Many thanks.

[@TheNotaRubicon]

I recommend the radio that best fits your specific needs and preferences.

[@UptownCats]

@@TheNotaRubicon Thank you for your prompt response. They both appear to be evenly appropriate for my application. They both appear to be good quality product ...so the question is which one offers an advantage, or an edge, over the other? This is all very new to me. Of all the videos I've seen, yours are the most helpful and with the preferred simplicity of clarity. BTW. I looked on the FCC webpage and found nothing with relation to license pertaining to this type of radio. If It is not a major imposition, would you be able to link me to the topic on that website? At your convenience, of course. With Many Thanks.

[@LastTrump7]

@@TheNotaRubicon67 year retiree who hasn’t been in the CB a world since 1979. Want to get back into it but everything has changed so much and I forgot what I did know. I want to be able to talk out of my local area. I don’t want to go through the process of ham radio licensing. I’m on a SS low fixed income so like to keep the budget low as possible. Would prefer a base station or mobile with power pack. I had a Cobra SSB with a Starduster antenna back then. Farthest I talked was Newfoundland. I don’t understand all the talk of 10, 11 ..etc meters or am/fm. Prefer radio and antenna for $200 under. Is that possible. Don’t want to rule out Ham combo but don’t want the licensing. As you can tell by this question I don’t know much and forgot what I did know.

[@AA-gj3kt]

You got me on the chinglish. Subscribed! 👍😂👍

[@elli003]

First time here. Hilarious presentation and delivery. I will buy that damn radio. Because you said so. And. Because I can !

[@UltraZelda64]

If they can build such a massive beast at 25 watts in walkie talkie form, although requiring a special FCC business-class license to operate... then why do GMRS handheld radios seem to be stuck around 4-6 watts as a transmit power cap when legally, the government allows up to 50 watts in the specification? I get it... more power means bigger battery, bigger radio, more expensive, less "convenient," blah blah blah. And I honestly probably just answered my own question with that last part or two. But seriously, I don't see why there wouldn't be a market for high-power GMRS handheld transceivers. But instead, what we get is "mobile" or "base station" units to cover high power... and relatively weak five-watt handheld units with equally (relatively) small batteries. Damn it, I think I just answered my question again. But seriously, HYS has shown and proven that it can, in fact, be done--but will it ever be done in GMRS? After all, the spec allows it. It is well within the federal government's regulations. Hell, even a ten or fifteen watt GMRS walkie talkie would be nice to see, if they don't even want to go halfway at 25 watts like HYS has done here.

[@saltyguerrilla]

I was thinking this also.

[@IdahoSewing]

Technically, the antenna of a 5W radio is supposed to be a minimum of an inch from human tissue when transmitting, to avoid burns. 10W would required doubling that distance, and 20W quadrupling it. So, to be reasonably safe (at least from a manufacturer's liability perspective), you need to hold that radio on a "selfie stick" to get the antenna far enough from your hand. For working radios, Part 90 certification is a good thing. Fewer buttons = fewer things to go wrong in the field. And most of the grunts aren't up to engineering the comms system, so let the coordinators do the programming. With Ham radio, there is much less focus on coordinated systems, and more focus on learning to adapt to whatever comms system you run across.

[@oldgeekster1]

Price at that link is now $209.99 - I guess HYS liked Randy's video. 😁

[@mariusneumayer4419]

Great video. Can be used as Walkie Talkie? without a license ? or needs some license or other legal registrations?

[@RustyZipper]

“Legally” operated by a FCC business holder / licensee. It’s not a “legal” , HAM, GMRS nor FRS radio.

[@banzaiib]

I don't understand why 5 watts is the biggest, dedicated GMRS handheld offered. Seems like there's a market there for one that puts out 10 or more

[@1D10CRACY]

The sad hams are pretty confident anything above 5 watts can be dangerous to your health. ;)

[@wmhoward2249]

GETTING THE FCC TO TYPE ACCP THE UNIT FOR MANUFACTUR IS THE PROBLEM, INPORTED RADIOS THAT ARE NOT TYPE ACCPT, ARE BLOCKED BY CUSTOMS

[@wmhoward2249]

I WISH THEY MADE A VHF UNIT, BUT I DON'T SEE ONE LISTED

[@fritzkabeano1969]

That other manufacturer he mentioned used to make a VHF version.

[@RealBenAnderson]

I love how painfully clear and specific you are just to shut up all the Internet nit-pickers 🤣

[@Freedom1776cristisking]

We all had hard time getting it in the first time. Lol

[@KU9L]

This is where my Acer Chromebook falls flat, no one has yet made an App for Chromebook that will program any of the mobile or handheld radios. Someday ...

[@robertburdoff1789]

Self Destruct: could it be for rentals &, or, overly paranoid prepper's / "bad guys"! ??? Great vid - educational & entertaining as always. Cheers dude.

[@jeffrobinson2358]

LoL... very entertaining and informative!

[@richardcorwin1828]

Thank you!

[@bendeleted9155]

Are those China watts? So 5 watts then. 😉

[@bendeleted9155]

Imagine my shock.

[@ERICtheLATE]

Metric System FTW

[@22272480]

Will the pair of radios work together without having to program them straight out of the box?

[@endlessautonomy]

NotaRubicon: THANKS for your reviews - EXCELLENT information, delivered with a great sense of humor. (Hmmm.....in several of your videos you've alluded to the notion that some of your content "may offend the idiots" out there in KZbin land. So...if someone takes offense, what does that imply? LMFAO!!!). Keep up with your awesome reviews.

[@ernestrichardson40]

Hello Randy! Your friend here! In all honesty of course my friend! I'm interested in the tidradio h8 10watt when it comes out! But! I do like the hys gmrs 25watt! Concerning honesty for a moment- Question: Would you go for the hys gmrs 25watt, AHEAD OF THE NEW 🆕 ONE COMING OUT SOON TID H8 10WATT GMRS-OR WOULD YOU TELL ME IF I WERE U JUST WAIT FOR THE TID 10WATT TO COME OUT?THANK U IN ADVANCE, MY FRIEND!!

[@Godzilla_2005]

Thank you for a awesome video

[@dakotanorth1640]

I know who you remind me of: Max Headroom. But you don't stutter.

[@dylantodd9574]

So you would place this as the best option for bug out bag handhelds?

[@Raider1836]

How do you like your P365? I love mine. Has been my EDC for a while now. Great video, by the way!

[@BigE36]

Not trying to sound like "some people" but is there a mic gain setting in the software? Some, SOME, radio cps can change the mic gain.

[@davidaix5771]

That's a copy of a Leixen but yeah with my 25d I can hit a Is 2 m repeater 50 to 60 miles away from my bedroom with rubber duck no problem

[@Reese-Tube]

I’ve had people ask if they could borrow my radio as a joke, so maybe the lease feature could be used to limit other people by the original owner.

[@chucke.9733]

Love the music! I see comments from a lot of naysayers, but hey, to each his own! I've been licensed since '75, so there! Most of these guys usually end up not being able to communicate because they never have been in a situation where they really have to use it. When I lived in Cali, there were the ever present earthquakes , Fires, floods, and being stranded on a freeway with no cell coverage! Glad I left! The only problem I see is that if you have only one of these, how would you hear the other guys out there with "The Whip" if they only have a puny 5 watt radio? Maybe you could talk to Base stations/Repeaters all the time? I'm ust saying! Keep up the great dialogs!

[@JanPeterson]

He said you get two in the box, so you can at least talk to the other one.

[@chucke.9733]

@@JanPeterson or talk to yourself! Hahaha!

[@pauljenkins6877]

I don’t worry about radiation frying my brain. It is stopped by the foil hat I wear for this, and other, purposes.

[@jimdemetri8168]

Child labour camp 😂😂😂. I got the uv25 it vhf uhf with keypad for programing. Better option. Fantastic ht. And guys don't worry about 25w.its just fine

[@nolietigger4554]

I hear about Rapid Response radios that supposedly have a range of 1000 miles or more. I asked, but no one will answer me about how they work and what happens if the towers go down... will they continue to work? I'm looking for at least 100 mile range....Any honest info is much appreciated.... ty!😁

[@radwest86406]

Always great!

[@TrueSighted]

Not anymore. Now its $209 as of 2/16/22. Inflation and supply and demand in action for you!

[@PaganAbroad]

Not sure I want anything over 5W UHF that close going into my head tbh...

[@ernestrichardson40]

Randy or someone who knows! I have hys 25watt. *I'm a newbie! But can you give me the 6 numbers instead of the 7 numbers on all the gmrs FREQUENCIES? * Because I do know That U CAN NOT ENTER 7 INTO THE RADIO! *QUESTION- Is there a Conversion or CANCELATION PROCESS That brings this down to entering the 6 FREQUENCY Numbers?That go INTO the RADIO? Thank U IN ADVANCE!!

[@williamnichols6282]

With this radio at 25w, why would you want the RV-29?

[@dickrose219]

love the sig p365 cordless hole puncher also (i have the same one)

[@pantherpaw9]

I want one…no wait, I mean two 😅

[@scottag0]

"skulls" had me lol

[@bdog7262]

Probably a stupid question, if so I apologize. If I buy 2, yes 2 sets equaling 4 total. 2+2=4. Lol Will or can all 4 work together as a group?

[@zoepaschalis9081]

Hello is this radio good indoors like a cruise ship?

[@jpbrown1963]

Keep it at 25 transmit. 24 hours 😊

[@werquantum]

Very early in the morning. How do you do it?

[@wcsoblake85]

16:04 man I spit out my coffee hahahaha

[@MaxCruise73]

Thank you for the review. Early in the video you mentioned the option of an external microphone. Where is the external microphone connection port on the HYS walkie-talkie? Thanks in advance.

[@TheNotaRubicon]

You can plug a mic into the K-1 programming port on the side.

[@MaxCruise73]

@@TheNotaRubicon Thank you for your prompt reply.

[@danfurlong]

which channels are gmrs and what are the freqencies?

[@frankie2124]

The only problem I have with this channel is I want all the radios! Lol

[@fuckthespies8484]

I didn't know Antonio Banderas's poor brother had a YT channel

[@ScottMitchell2]

It comes with 25 less beatings 😂😂😭 You're killing me! 🤣

[@grigorirasputin5020]

I thought that was awesome, too!

[@jamesbryan3253]

Chinglish,lol

[@RobertGhost]

I love a bargain!

[@bryanstaten5585]

So much penetration!

[@TheEquestriancolt]

I WAS SOLD on THAT

[@innercityprepper]

You never fail to make me laugh. Delivery is so funny! I am actually thinking about a set of these.

[@apartasecurity5806]

This Channel should GO HUGE! This guy is hilarious and informative at the same time! He OBVIOUSLY knows his stuff. I was able to laugh AND learn. Keep up the GREAT work!

[@Dirtydigger]

I just ran across this guy tonight yeah he is out there and the same odd sense of humor I have some people just don’t understand .

[@TomRolfson]

He doesn't know it yet, but I'm going to offer him a syndication contract. (My buddy who syndicated Oprah did pretty well, if Randy and I can swing a fraction of that, we'll give away GMRS radios to make HAMS get another license.)

[@OhighoGrows]

​@@TomRolfson I'll take a GMRS radio 😉

[@hooks4638]

The first time or two I watched his videos I found him annoying, especially the "affiliate link below" thing. I missed out on the humor because I let it bother me so. However, could tell he knew his stuff so I kept on watching him. It was the 3rd video exactly that I became a fan. He really is f-ing hilarious and definitely an original.

[@tomcurran8470]

Did you see the one where he had Admiral Rachel Levine on the screen in the background? He watched too much Monty Python.

[@markcaldwell778]

The self brick feature is pretty useful. If you're using them on building sites etc and don't want workmen wondering off with your radios.

[@jimf1964]

Yeah, I was thinking of any events where people helping out are handed radios.

[@jimmymay3370]

@@jimf1964 we’ve used “borrowed” radios for special events (concerts and other festivals) that I believe used this feature for just that.

[@LutherKin]

Built a dog house

[@__GALLANT__]

"wandering"

[@marktheaardvark7208]

I’m buying this radio just for the wwwhhhiiiiiip antenna

[@TonyFromChicago_]

The self destruct, when I was in the Army their was a feature like that on our handhelds, in case a genius lost it or forgot to turn it in. Extra layer of security. 12 hour security shift, that radio was only good for 12.5 or 13 hours.

[@cadreops6067]

Beat me to it, yes comsec is a thing. 👍👍

[@keyoflife24]

I would also add for rental purposes. Some companies rent their radios out, and to prevent theft, and use beyond the rental period......you can lock them out.

[@mwood7910]

These radios are beasts. I programmed the first 9 channels for gmrs 15-22 and one repeater channel. Mine transmits full 25 watts at the pre programmed channels 10-12 on high and approximately 23 watts on the remaining 4 channels on high. On gmrs channels mine transmit at approximately 20 watts on high, 10 watts on medium and 5 watts on low. Very heavy duty, and work well with a cheap baofeng external mics.

[@csailor7632]

What are the channels 10-12 frequencies? And what are the frequencies for the 4 remaining channels? I'm interested in purchasing these radios but I haven't found a list of the pre-programmed channels so that is why I'm asking. Thx

[@mwood7910]

@@csailor7632 channels 10-12 were preset to 401.995, 402.995, and 403.995 all with 88.5 tone. Channels 13-16 are preset to Random frequencies from 421-425 mhz. The original first 9 channels were from 428-435 mhz with 100 or 88.5 tones which I didn’t test wattage on.

[@richardbunker9433]

was it easy to do this?

[@kaharinash830]

I am new to this vast landscape of radios for SHTF commo, does the radio put out 25 watts out of box based on the channels you change it to, or is it something you need to program after the fact? I was planning on talking to my friend 20 miles away but didn't pick up a programming cable for it yet and I'm wondering if I should get one first. Sorry if I sound slow lol

[@MSDeiter1]

Where can I get the free sofware to do the programming ?

[@mikestone9129]

This radio reminds me of the old Motorola Police radios. 25 watts is awesome, gotta get me a set. And as always, well done Randy. You are the "Man" when it comes to GMRS.

[@haroldbell213]

I got Motorola scanner. But I can do longer pickup police channels It was a killer good great scanner Now it.just collects dust.

[@DjangoFreeman866]

PLEASE don't allow this to distract you from the fact that "In 1972, a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit. These men promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the Los Angeles underground. Today, still wanted by the government they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them... maybe you can hire The A-Team."

[@Chris_KS5KY]

Wondering if an external speaker mic, that all the chics dig, would overcome the low audio issue. Another great video.

[@huf67]

I used to come to this channel for radio knowledge, now I just come for the comedic overlay

[@locotico71]

He is funny. Love the videos

[@wendiig0]

HORY SHET!!! 25 Watts in my hand? Now I know how Peter North feels.

[@banzaiib]

I shouldn't get that joke... but i do.

[@huf67]

@@banzaiib ... Same here 😏

[@gadsdenconsulting7126]

Lol

[@sockeatinggolden8316]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@4sl648]

The antenna description made me think of a Tony Duncan joke, but the nurse just came in.

[@ecleveland1]

The "Brick" feature is to help prevent internal theft. If the employees know that it won't work after 24 hours unless it is reset at the business they don't steal them and take them to a pawn shop.

[@michaelt.3805]

Great review as always, Randy. Thank you for your time.