So, I got a Baofeng 5RM

[@davidyummus6259]

I got the AR-5RM which is Unlocked AND Tri Band (1.25meter/200mhz) AND 10 watts for under $30 !

[@ericmoore86]

for those who are asking, these are better sounding, better reception, louder and definitely better than the uv5-small models. I have programmed and sold several of these recently and people love them.. but mostly use it as a police and fire scanner. This one has a functional voice scrambler too.

[@thetravi1348]

Right when I thought I had all the baofengs they come out with another. Just came today. I haven’t really messed around with it but it seems like a much sturdier build then the uv-5r. Neat.

[@TheSpicerSpread]

I love it

[@richardmendoza738]

​@@TheSpicerSpreadcan these be "unlocked" as well...????

[@ivanncastro]

@@richardmendoza738did you find out?

[@richardmendoza738]

@@ivanncastro noooooo, I ended up buying a radtel 470x. It comes unlocked and does airband, full colored screen. It's wayyyyy better than a bewfeng, does airband and has a voice scrambler that we've been using extensively. It's about 35 dollars, I would check it out!!!

[@risingequinox3093]

Ar-5rm is a completely unlocked version, still under 30 bucks.

[@manwlis99]

The uv-5rm is also fully unlocked!At least the one i received

[@risingequinox3093]

@manwlis99 I've heard that from some. Others say documentation states uv-5g plus is gmrs locked, uv-5rm ham locked and ar-5rm unlocked for both. Seems it's hit and miss cause some say there are locked uv5rm out there and no way to unlock them. Others say everything is unlocked. Edit: I did find a video from notarubicon that describes the 3 radios differences.

[@manwlis99]

@@risingequinox3093 Yes i think i've seen iit,but dont know if those smaller details change from continent to continent...For example if the us version is different than the european.For example mine has 108-136 am rx only,136-174 rx/tx,200-220 fm rx only,220-260 fm rx/tx,350-390 fm rx only,400-470 rx/tx and 470-520 rx only....I havent seen any one of those withthe capability of 200-220,also neither 350-390

[@davidyummus6259]

I'm happy with mine :) Tri Band ;)

[@risingequinox3093]

@davidyummus6259 I ordered a k5plus and got a 5rm twice. I kept one and I dont see a difference in the ar- 5rm and the uv- 5rm. However, I really like the k5plus I finally got and with the extended battery it's a chunky setup.

[@oldmilk68]

This thing kicks ass, get one, but use responsibly. I’ll leave it at that.

[@spooderman3535]

I can recieve but cannot transmit with my 5RM. I have been through dozens of forums and chat boards and cannot resolve the issue. Anybody have any ideas?

[@ericmoore86]

The usb C input is on the back of the battery under a rubber flap.

[@creglauda1621]

You need to do an in-depth review on using Chirp software for this radio.

[@TheSpicerSpread]

I probably will. It’s not difficult. Just use Uv-17 pro settings to download the radio and to upload the new frequencies and it works like a charm.

[@TheSpicerSpread]

Correction, I just did it.

[@Bob-bb3ur]

Elderly couple here we just bought one of these we have the FM and weather station working how do we listen to ham radio we do not want to transmit just listen

[@TheSpicerSpread]

@@Bob-bb3ur get online, look for RepeaterBook.com. Look for repeaters in your area. Then click the VFO button on the radio and type in the frequency and the “tone” The tone is radio menu options 9 and 11 I believe.

[@Bob-bb3ur]

@@TheSpicerSpread thanks but I already returned it I could not figure it out

[@anarchytelevision8445]

I accidentally locked myself out of my radio with the password function, is there a reset to get back into the radio if I forgot the password?

[@davidtench7306]

Got ya a sub. Loving my pair of 5RM radios so far. Apparently for chirp you need to use the model UV-17 pro for it to show up on the program

[@rdaugherty52]

Mine came with a long antenna and a short one the long does receive a lot better and reaches out farther than my uv5r and for 28 dollars I like it.

[@kippnovak9833]

I'd like to see a vid on your desk set-up...

[@dwbk911]

How to use the wireless programmer for this radio 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@mrmarciano1628]

Got it yeste4day..using a f8hp baofeng it’s smaller. This radio is nice if you been using smaller version. Very nice. Worth the $35 bucks for sure. Upgrade if you can….

[@ax1s121]

Does this radio have airband

[@TheSpicerSpread]

@@ax1s121 yes. Receive only

[@cSR-71]

Receives Airband and FM Radio too!

[@deto8tech195]

Si

[@DjMikeKC]

So I ordered a 5RM from Amazon. Then I found a supposed UV-5RH Pro Max from AliExpress. Supposed to be 14W. Heard of it?

[@TheSpicerSpread]

Nope.

[@DjMikeKC]

@@TheSpicerSpread welp my 5RM came today, just topping off the batt now. The pictured radio on AliExpress looks identical, but no model sticker. It says the batt is 3800mAH. Maybe Pro means 6 band and Max means big battery. I suppose I won't know until after xmas, but I'll update when it comes. Thx for the vid. Cheers!

[@raymondj8768]

I think there all like 8 watts by law .

[@hegefarms4260]

I just ordered one 3/9/24 Amazon had a Limited time Deal $27.44.

[@coolgamer125bmd6]

See if it gets 118.000 mhz

[@cSR-71]

Yes. Mine is scanning all of the local aviation freqencies, twr, grnd, approach, unicom & you can listen to atis and hear beacons as well.

[@octavioreynoso13]

Hey guys, I got the same radio and I have a quick question my radio got stuck. Once I turn it on it’s asking for a input password, it does not let me do anything else. Any idea what I can do to remove that?

[@TheSpicerSpread]

Wait, it can do that? I have never heard of it. I will research this issue.

[@joanmacdermid1160]

I have the same problem it’s stuck in password. How do I fix this? Thanks

[@lazy_cat1632]

Пароль по умолчанию 123456 попробуйте

[@Rylisa24]

How can i program this using chirp?

[@dvp1346]

Chirp не поддерживает эту модель. Остаётся только ждать

[@TheSpicerSpread]

I made another video explaining this. Should be the one right after this one on the channel.

[@raymondj8768]

wow nice screen you can really see that baby nice Radio Dude enjoy !!!

[@Eldominicano11]

is it P25?

[@KB3AOL]

No digital. It’s analog.

[@Jimhamby859]

Just ordered one.

[@migueldasilva7411]

E aí? Chegou teu radio?

[@scanner_956]

I just got that one today.

[@LWRC]

After many of the numbers of the UV5R wore off, I went to Motorola and never looked back! Even with this new radio, it is still not even close. We'd like to see how the spurious emissions are on this radio's transmitter and how well the receiver rejects adjacent frequency noise without getting de-sensed!!!

[@cSR-71]

Well, a Motorola with the same features costs a mortgage payment. I skipped eating lunch out once & picked up the Baofeng. Now, I can spend evenings listening to local airport traffic, or chat on a local repeater.

[@LWRC]

@@cSR-71 It's good no doubt. My Motorola for the most part are clean used gear and even used, it was still very expensive. I had a Moto dealer quote me a new multi-band APX8000 and it was jaw dropping. Considering it would only be local repeater use, I couldn't justify that type of cost. Never the less, the older radios are still fantastic, bullet proof with exceptional TX & RX audio in addition to commercial grade radio construction!!!

[@dvp1346]

7w max))

[@TheSpicerSpread]

I have heard 5-9 watts from several people. After a second test, Mine stays around 6.5 watts, but is fine for what I need it for.

[@majorkonfuzion1007]

Another dirty radio 😢

[@gadsdenconsulting7126]

Mine came very clean and neatly packaged!😂

[@Joepipsquiggle]

MADE IN CHINA

[@Rylisa24]

But it's good

[@bulldogbrower6732]

No shit !

[@KB3AOL]

So are your cell phone, computer, tablet and probably the shoes you’re wearing.🙄