TidRadio TD-H3 GMRS & Ham Radio Follow-Up & How To Do More With The TDH3 GMRS & Ham Radio

[@rayschromm538]

I'm hoping someday either Baofeng or TidRadio will include a poop-scoop on their radios..

[@TheNotaRubicon]

I assume this is your way of saying these radios are 'poop' ? If so, then why would you come and watch a video about them?

[@kchaney56]

I think perhaps a piece of "sliced ham" would be better.

[@photog1529]

C'mon, man...its 'Boof-Wang'. Ya gotta get with the program. 😁

[@efanzilla1]

Long time watcher, first time commenter. “Here’s the fucking flashlight you freaks” funniest thing I’ve heard

[@RealFigureEight]

I bought two right now because of you, never change Rubicon, never change.

[@randlecarr3257]

Not a Rubicon!

[@tinybadastronaut]

I went and bought myself one in the Crystal Clear color. 🤩

[@ezdevil23]

Yea, me too ......and a few others.... wife thinks im crazy.

[@citizenatlrge]

@@tinybadastronaut wtf are you going to do w/just one? Make sometin' sunny side up? Over. Easy.

[@robertwynn7686]

Im a newly GMRS licenced operator and I bought the H-3 last week (based on your review) and i love it. Thanks for producing the most down to earth reviews for the common users, plus i put my wrist strap on and went to the mall and all the chicks were impressed 😂😂😂

[@rollyknevels3570]

That is right.

[@matthewb8229]

Thumbs up for the Ferris Bueller opening.

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Get the dark-colored TD-H3 here: amzn.to/3PZxZIB Get a green TDH3 here:: amzn.to/4dQFtIb Find the invisible TidRadio H3 here: amzn.to/4bPqsoe

[@vitogriffin8902]

I tried the link to the invisible one but I can't see it...

[@CelinaBooth]

How do I activate the scramble mode on a h3 radio

[@drakeeblis1788]

I was, ham operator licensed ,as a general class for over 40 years... Eyeball, sir, to your knowledge, because you my friend are far more informed than any licensed "ham operator"‼️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️

[@jobu9224]

I bought five on your review. and the whole family loves them. Sons are fighter jockey and with the AM band antenna they can hear everything going on at work.

[@philipstaite4775]

I live near an airport, and I bought one of the bundles with a dedicated air-band antenna. Works at least as well as my other (more expensive) HT that is air band capable. Not sure the antenna makes that much difference. Seems to work equally well with either the air-band or the usual rubber duck antenna. Note, I haven't tried using the air band antenna to TX on any GMRS or ham frequencies.

[@summerwindcharters1326]

Hands down the funniest review yet! Like repeatedly pressing the PPT key and saying no one could tell, meanwhile, watching the screen light up.....🤣 you're toooooo much!

[@rticul8862]

It was hilarious watching all of the radios in the background light up 😂

[@steverolfeca]

I don't know how you balance humour and useful information so well, but I'm glad that you do. My son and I are enjoying a pair of TDH3's after applying the latest firmware update!

[@AndrewB416]

I ended up getting two TD-H3s up here in Canuckistan. Thank you for making these videos.

[@jobu9224]

The other night I was listening in on the two security guards at hospital flirting with each other.

[@steverolfeca]

@@jobu9224 TMI... 🙂

[@steverolfeca]

I got a pair too, along with 2 charging stands and a pair each of the GMRS and air-band tuned NA771 antennas, just for fun. Shipping from the TID Radio store stateside crossed the border fairly quickly, build quality way better than I expected, and performance seems pretty good on the latest firmware. Thank you to @notarubicon for the excellent reviews and tutorials!

[@MichaelRachal]

I think you are one of the true talents on this platform. You'd be at or above 1M subs if you did anything mainstream. Keep up the hard work - KZbin Superstar!

[@bryanrichey6840]

I always appreciate the thorough reviews, peppered with your wit, intentional mispronunciation of words, sarcasm, etc. That said, when you were covering “Blueteeths” programming, I was laughing my ass off over here looking at the other apps on the phone. Great attention to detail. 🤪🤣 Educational and entertaining. 👍🏻

[@allenpamscofield]

Same here...hilarious 🤣

[@briannagorman3119]

I forgot to mention that I smile every time you use your pointer.

[@Huskrrrr]

Thank you for another great video. I'm no longer a newbie radio enthusiast. I enjoy reading all the comments, we seem to be a nice group of knuckleheads.

[@Proaman-js2qv]

I've been slowly working on my comms skills and just wanted to say that you sir, make the subject much more palatable. Thank you.

[@adrianditucci4375]

Thanks for this update, helped clear up the HAM/GMRS/Normal modes - how Normal mode works. Good add on the phone Bluetooth programming! Cannot wait to try it. Keep up the reviews and making us laugh along the way.

[@ericpowell9443]

Randy's awesome. Love every video, the gold standard for GMRS

[@EMC_ADVENTURES]

I couldn't resist, I'm a sucker for the Kawasaki green.

[@chrisbrandt3642]

Thanks a lot for making me wait I just got mine today! Funny you also released a video as well. Now to order the 10W units.

[@shawnharper3440]

I was going with a BFeng and changed my mind and ordered a pair of these. Great content, thank you.

[@BrandonJ131]

Ive got a couple now. Got a few friends to finally upgrade their old Buophangs as well. Awesome little radio.

[@vk3xemontheweb]

LOL, here's the fucking flashlight. Love it

[@shockburn]

Just purchased 2 TD-h3s in the clear case. Awesome radios. Working on a chirp file for them right now. I was very impressed with the TD-h8s so thought I would give them a go, and glad I did. They are much gooder than the uv5r.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Thanks for taking the time to provide a semi-quasi-coulda-shoulda-woulda update revision amendment video. Very helpful indeed methinks.

[@JohnAdams-or9xw]

You are awesome Randy you always make me laugh. In a world full of ignorant people this laughter is greatly needed.

[@gitanosdelmar6344]

Best thing it's the apps on your phone 😂 lol .. love you videos and knowledge.. thanks to you I got my first time radio td-h3

[@TubTub32]

why did i just find your channel.... this is the most unhinged shit ive seen in a while i love it!

[@user-kq3te5tq6p]

These radios work much better than others I have that were much more expensive. Love the channel Randy!

[@mitchh6702]

Just ordered mine! Will be turning to my FAVORITE KZbin GMRS PODCASTER AND SPIRITUAL GURU for all of the info I need to make my GMRS dreams come true!

[@IRONJUNK625]

Thank you for your time and effort.

[@jeffvaughn9450]

Ordered one with your vs video and I guess mine has finally cleared customs. Scheduled for delivery Friday 24th…..thanks kids. Videos greatly appreciated. “RB”

[@RBMD2A]

Randy, another awesome video. You are the GMRS GURU.

[@robertthompsonii6657]

How have I not come across this channel sooner! Second video I’ve watched and had to sub! So hilarious! Just ordered this radio. Doin some research!

[@farmerjerome685]

Thanks for the info. I bought one because of your awesome video! Love your satire

[@colonelkernal297]

In a perfect world Randy would be president.

[@davidmckinney-n2q]

At least this man speaks clearly

[@roq_rod]

right-in campaign! 🏁🏁🏁

[@JSmith-ou3sk]

There would be a lot less "confuckulation".

[@attribute-4677]

Can you imagine the state of the union addresses? 😂

[@BravoBassin]

man didn't even take an hour for the pinned comment to go up dude must have just been waiting for Randy to post another video so he could be the winner this time lol!

[@danb9312]

Wow... You got the Commies and Race Baiters pissed in one video! You rock! Love what you do!!!

[@ThomasPaine1974]

Nobody knows that me n mine use these radios and any other ham radios we want to freely. Thank you ham radio superstar for another stellar review of the Tidradio

[@chadhertz4092]

Love the shirt and your sense of humor!

[@toddcl4249]

I just received my new TD-H3 and H8, greatest GMRS/HAM Radios to ever exist.

[@shermansmith8904]

I bought the H-3 last week (based on your review) love it

[@dionhoward1554]

Awesome video...love your reviews

[@Klaatu_]

OMG not only educational but you had me rolling on the floor with laughter. Nice video.

[@AdamosDad]

( ︶👄︶) Klaatu barada nikto(｡ ▼皿▼) ̿ ̿ ̿ ̿'̿'\̵͇̿̿\

[@e.c.8668]

"I won't pull the trigger and transmit on the HAM frequencies because..." [then curiously all the radios behind him light up] Classic. u-tooberie jenius!!

[@chriswigman4218]

I bought a pair last month thanks to your honest opinion and affiliate link....

[@benterwellen]

Enjoy the info provided and the way it is passed on to us

[@Trains-With-Shane]

I ordered one pair of these slave labor coms devices yesterday from the Amazons. I ordered the non-racist variety. But more importantly. My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw you pass out at 31 Flavors last night. Are you ok? It sounds pretty serious!

[@ITILII]

Notarubicon , he's one righteous dude 😃

[@marcspaz]

I'm laughing so hard that my eyes are tearing. Great video!

[@JSmith-ou3sk]

You're not the only one.

[@BasedMale-nb1ju]

As usual a hilarious video. Thank you for making this "normal" laugh

[@cuzofsloth]

My favorite T-Shirt 😂. I have one now. Thanks!

[@archstanton9206]

Thank you for the update Sir. Much appreciate the roger beep at the end. I think this should be on every video you create and post. I know so many would appreciate it, and appreciate the misery it causes those identified as Some People.. I am going to order one of these radios in the am.

[@assurancearms6271]

I love your videos...please don't ever change!

[@azshark1942]

Very informative content, I did purchase a Radio to check it out. Thanks for your time and expertise.

[@C0VVB3LL]

Literally just got mine today. so a victim of you're stardom. thanks!

[@ForemanJF1]

Ahh good stuff just grabbed two TD-H3 instead of the UV-5RM... Your videos are great at 1.5x payback speed.

[@BrianBevan-v7h]

Thanks for your review. I have a couple in my cart to purchase now. 🤠

[@howardcissell6592]

Dude.... You're not right in the head... But funny as hell. Your sarcasm this top notch. I've always enjoyed your videos and always learn something. Thanks for the education.

[@Josh_FSD]

How many fars can your Jeep go off road on a full tank of gases? 😂😂 Love your videos!!!

[@MightyYaks]

An interesting use of the dual PTT buttons would be a "2-stage" transmit function whereby both buttons must be pressed (to avoid accidentally kerchunking when carrying the radio in a pocket, backpack, etc.). Could probably be implemented with a software update. Would be really nice for radios to start featuring PTT button "lockout" in menu options.

[@ThePewski]

I got my 2 pack of green after waiting over a month or so. Had my daughter walk to the otherside of the neighborhood and the sound quality is awesome! I had my son and daughter talking on the scramble mode while i listened on another radio and couldnt understand what they were saying, thats cool! Didnt know about normal mode, thats gonna happen. I also didnt know these are boofwang's. At least thats what the manual states. Bitchen little radios, thanks Randy!

[@Private290]

Another great video, Randy. I purchased one as well. Thanks.

[@toddmcombs]

Just received my 2nd 2-Pack!

[@marcadams67]

My wife is impressed with the “two-finger” feature.

[@bigjack428]

Great recap on the TD-H3 and fun shirt 😅

[@silverram16]

Laughed more in the first 5 minutes of this video than during entire 1-hour stand-up comedy segments on Netflix

[@FixItPleaseJ]

Tell Tiddy we want some forest green versions please.

[@ricdonato4328]

Ah yes, a few days after your review I ordered the two-pack. TD shows mine will be delivered June 13-ish; oh well not a big deal. Update, today 2024-05-27, the TD H3 two pack arrived.

[@IEraiderfan]

I like your videos very informative thank you for the video stay safe.

[@Gmar69]

Yep, still waiting for a June 18th delivery because of your over saturation video. Haha, it'll be nice to get it. Thanks!

[@jonhammes6209]

"Here is is the F'g flashlite you freak" 😂 This is a great channel 👏

[@wadetruesdale]

Can you test the lumens/candela on the flashlight?

[@TheNotaRubicon]

No, because seriously dude, NOBODY cares.. if you are buying a radio based on how many lumens it's tiny excuse for a flashlight puts out, you are buying the wrong thing.

[@wadetruesdale]

@@TheNotaRubicon I like to see in the dark while making contacts with anonymous old men. I care!

[@bendeleted9155]

He likee to be able to see in the dark while playing with his Tiddys.

[@Missagan-j3q]

Yes, could you also test how many kilowatts this costs to charge 1 time? lmfao : {> (•) ( •)

[@megadev3727]

@@Missagan-j3q So for some stupid reason I decided to actually calculate that... 2600mAh, 7.4V = 0.01924kWh (not accounting for efficiency) Which for average (residential) power price in the USA(0.1641USD/kWh) is ~ 0.003USD charge away, 73

[@kaneohe96744]

Love all your videos. #NotaRubicon4President!!

[@ossqss]

Gotta love it. Thx Bro! Have 2 of them and the H8 an Uv K6 with Egzumer on it. They all do well and are Flexible if you will. Spectrum analyzer is nice on the 6. No BS.

[@sorin.n]

👍 Cool review. I would need such a radio to coonect it to my Cardo bluetooth headset (mounted on my motorcycle helmet) so I can talk to other riders having the same setup. Any chance? Ideally witout using another external bluetooth adapter and with VOX function.

[@DawnPatrol-ce5rk]

yessss, another cleverly seeded-in Ferris line.....sometimes I forget what this channel is about, I just keep coming back for some of the most brilliant multi layered humor I've ever seen. Nobody anywhere delivers pauses like a boss like this, bravfuckinO!

[@AB1029.]

Best thing I’ve watched all day.

[@roadrunner800]

Ordered mine today cant wait to get it....

[@FrBlues-xh9rk]

I am hooked to look at every video to see when the sacred pointer will be chewed on all the way to the metal band holding the eraser!!!😅

[@Jekagu]

Great picture on the background ))

[@LastManStanding.45]

Great follow-up vid. I ❤my "dark-colored" TD-H3 even tho I had to wait for it.

[@outdoor_again78]

Randy i love you videos man

[@davidbush5183]

I've been watching for years awesome job. Ive learned a lot from your video's. Sarcasm is on point.

[@VeneraSGF]

Tdh3 tidradio built of design of linton lt9910. Tdh3 is sort of ver2 the ver3 of it is sold as MotorolaGp360 has bigger battery etc better antenna different layout for display of screen. Have the moto gp360 version. Have you experienced issue where it engages Transmission on its own. Ptt button not engaged. Red light transmission also lights up

[@jeffwilcox9987]

Couldn't you just start in "normal" mode and program the ham freq's, the GMRS and FRS freq's, and any other freq's and just have a good all around freq radio?

[@kolvis6626]

yep! that's just about the best use case in my opinion. i've got gmrs, walmart, noaa, and frequencies I use for work programmed into mine.

[@LandonWest]

In unlocked mode does it automatically use low power on the gmrs low power channels when transmitting like in gmrs mode?

[@joshuahein9928]

Just wondering if you are interested in doing a review of the TD-H8? I would definitely be interested in that review especially.

[@TheNotaRubicon]

No.

[@WintonBuckley-s9f]

Please tell us again now, what buttons to push to copy-clone one TD3 to another. I saw your older video but couldn’t follow the steps you quickly demonstrated. Thanks.

[@WintonBuckley-s9f]

I found the answer to my above question actually on Amazon, scrolling far down under the product description. Now though when I do the steps, my TD-3 screen says, “error.” Any thoughts on that please?

[@monte3331]

That shirt is so cool, thanks for making me laugh 😂

[@ptsoris]

Always best presentation! I think i wrote it again, but will repeat it here in your new video. Despite the fact that it can receive RF electricities starting on 18 till 500 mhz, in the range of 27 does not receive any of my phonetics via my cb at a fars of 1 meter or more. In fars less than that, it definitely grabs some of my cb's spurious emmissions.

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Try an antenna that is tuned for 27Mhz..

[@ptsoris]

@@TheNotaRubicon

[@TonyN-kl7zb]

@@TheNotaRubicon and switch it to AM (instead of FM). CB band is Amplitude Modulation

[@BadBrad23]

You said Mahna Mahna. Damn now that song is stuck in my head hehe...

[@NightHiker72]

Great Video Man! I'm Buying The Clear Walkie Talkie!

[@nunosapunso6239]

The Rx Hop is basically TIDRadios version of quickly enabling a privacy tone/privacy code without having to manually set a CTCSS or DCS code between H3 handsets. As long as the user(s) enabled Rx Hop on both H3 handsets, you’ll be able to receive each others transmission. I’m not sure why they titled that feature that way because users will think it’s frequency hopping which this HT doesn’t have. Maybe it does hop to different CTCSS or DCS codes automatically between H3 handsets but I’m not sure if there is a way to check.

[@waste1100]

Just watch and learn. He is doing the STUFF you want to know.

[@biluso1]

Please answer my question. How many Repeater channels can you program in a tdh3 radio. I’ve been just adding a bunch of repeater frequencies with different tones; when I got to channel 53, it won’t transmit, just give off a negative beep. I programmed it correctly, it just seems after you reach channel 50 something, it won’t accept any more repeater frequencies!😮

[@Ray.Marx.67]

I bought the H8 instead but, my next radio will be the H3 next week. I love the H8 for what it is over my +$200 Wouxun KG-UV9GX, it's even louder and clearer than the 9GX. In answer to the child complaining about GMRS licensees using an unlocked radio or a combo radio, get a fracking life and out of your mom's basement bathtub already! Rules were made to be broken, otherwise they'd be laws. Also, if memory serves, Randolpho has a commercial license, if it's not been revoked. There's many other reasons to unlock these radios to use on other frequencies besides either Ham or GMRS, like MURS or in the case of the H3, CB and whatever else you may be licensed to use. The main thing I dislike about these radios is the lack of groupings, programmable channels, and ability to dual scan channels like the 9GX. I don't really miss anything else, though I'd like to see a double superheterodyne version of the H3 and what they could possibly do with it, in comparison to the current models while keeping the prices as low as possible.

[@just6979]

One thing I don't like about the TD-H3 is that there is no way (that I've found) to do live/interactive DTMF. The keypad is inactive when PTT is on. You can only hit the DTMF button in standby, type in the codes, then hit PTT and let it send them. This doesn't always work for some repeaters and other uses, since the codes might be sent before the receiver is ready or has even opened squelch. Sure, a good receiver will open fast and be able to catch all the codes, but the option to enable transmit, wait a beat or two, then send codes, would be welcome. Of course, predialing the codes can be useful, and many Boofangs (UV-5R and cousins specifically) can't predial, while some other cheapo HTs can do either: most Radtels can, but some Radiodddditttty ones can't predial, probably because they're just modified Boofs.

[@RedneckHillbillyGnR]

I just got word today that Tidradio is coming out with the TD-H3+ and it will be able to use the Bluetooth for audio I/O which will be nice since I went and bought a half dozen of their Bluetooth PTT speaker microphones that don't work well with a bunch of the apps on my android phones, including Zello, Echolink, Peanut.....But hey. they were only $10 each so there's that. It would be nice if they would be able to upgrade our H8 and H3 firmwares to make the Bluetooth usable for audio I/O but I don't see it happening. That is how I found out about the H3+ coming soon.

[@richlovin2173]

Help!!! I put the radio in Normal just see what it was. I then "rebooted" to GMRS mode and it is asking "initiial GMRS SYS" with a YES and NO options below. How can I answer "Yes",

[@chrismackay8314]

Great content. My radio came with a "VHF airband outdoor antenna" TD-771 120/300 MHz Antenna that is 15 inches long - would this work well enough for the 2m /146 MHz HAM channels?

[@TravisGDecker]

I picked up this radio when I watched your first video on it. Its great, does what I need and is easy enough to use and program. However, I was really disappointed to find out, in the field, that the OD master app is basically useless without an internet connection. Correct me if I am wrong, but without network the TD-H3 doesn't even show up in the model list. Even if it had the program and settings button pops up a toast saying "Network connection failed". I get it, it can back up your configs, but it shouldn't need a network connection just to communicate over Bluetooth with the radio.