The UV-5R Explained For Beginners - Full Overview Of The Baofeng UV5R & What The UV-5R Buttons Do

[@chuck7465]

The UV-5R is like Vise-grips, never the right tool but always gets the job done.

[@ferrisvlogs]

Vise-grips from Harbor Freight!

[@DennisMartinezCalifornia]

@@ferrisvlogs Jack stands from Harbor Freight. For the suicidal 🤣

[@valentin_danev]

You cracked me. I have never heard that analogy before but i love it and it is so true.

[@kennethryan8112]

Its the every tools a hammer mentality

[@johnsmith7676]

I'm impressed! A guy that actually spelled Vise-Grip correct! Even that "Vice Grip Garage" clown failed that. I mean, how does one grip "vice"? Isn't that like embracing sin or bad behavior? Egad. No, Murica, that cast iron clamping thing on your workbench is NOT a vice. It is a vise. And, no, your local Crime Farmer LEO's do not have a vise squad. That is a *vice* squad.

[@JohnnyRep-u4e]

I don't know what I like better: the music, the sarcasm, or the trifecta.

[@Stephen-mw8ze]

Thank you for making this. I am a single dad with limited resources. I have one of these and your no nonsense approach to your instructions was awesome.

[@glenncapone]

My "Boofweng" is over 6 years old and still works great, and it has been rattled around in my Jeep for much of its life. After all this time I thought I had it figured out, but I learned some new things from your video. Thanks!

[@tomperone9338]

This Happy Ham has several. The oldest is about 6, maybe 7 years old. The poor thing's lived a hard life, but it's still ticking. The backlight LEDs gave up the ghost a few years back and the volume control got scratchy (cleaned right up)...and the SMA antenna connector has come loose a few times, but the radio still works just fine. Best twenty I ever spent!

[@kurtzFPV]

Mine too. In fact the only one I had that broke went down with my sailboat in a hurricane. At least I'm pretty sure it broke as I never saw it again.

[@420RastaMonZack420]

Left mine out on the patio one day went in to make a sandwich, started raining got pretty well soaked. Shook it off good as new. For a cheap radio these things are a tank.

[@nickdavison9771]

My Boofwang arrived today 😂

[@Al_Nunnery]

​@kurtzFPV ohhh no ,,,

[@sarahm9723]

I got my technician recently so I'm new to ham radio. I bought this inexpensive, start-out radio on the advice of someone who's been super-helpful and allowed me try out his until mine arrives. This video is great! The fact that you went over the buttons in great detail made a huge difference to me! Thank you! 👏

[@martyfolding4558]

sir, i just started {last week} studying for my TECH license. what would you consider the best resource for studying. . and does the exam stay with the study courses or not. thanks sir, i would appreciate that info very much... ( i have purchased the baofeng UV-R5 AS A STARTER UNTIL I GET MY LICENCE, )

[@Theinatoriinator]

@@martyfolding4558The ARRL has a practice examination system which is pretty good.

[@MrStanwyck]

Great video…. The UV-5R is a good low cost radio that has its place as a SHTF piece of communication gear. If you can dodge wrenches, you can dodge sad hams….. LOL

[@TheNotaRubicon]

You win comment of the day!

[@nimblehealer199]

@@TheNotaRubicon absolutely true

[@rickdeckard1075]

@@TheNotaRubicon lol that gaga thumbnail tho lol

[@jamesbornman8038]

Holy shit first time viewer, just earned yourself a fine ass subscriber!!!!

[@gregs7519]

This is exactly why I'm looking to get one

[@rachelannkrueger7638]

I just started watching this channel yesterday and I like his explaining the functions of the radio because he's easy to learn from because he's slow enough at explaining not to fast its helpful I don't have to view the video more then once. You get a clear understanding on what you're being shown. Unlike some these guys talk to fast can't get it right away without watching it again more then once.

[@maikerumine]

Damn good comment!

[@dmwil1]

I see more people using UV5-R radios than any other radio for GMRS communications. By a wide margin. Btw, I have been a licensed HAM operator for zero years and never will be.

[@tsoliot5913]

Salute, dude.

[@bojjeds3921]

#happyham. F*ck them sad hams.

[@SurvivenTerry]

Just jumped in for my prep set up and for my riding crew.

[@joshuacarrico3068]

Can you even get in trouble for not being licensed?

[@BigBolillo]

@@joshuacarrico3068 Unless you are interrupting important communications like emergency/police, you can't.

[@apophis93]

Thanks Randy! I had a Boofwang I bought as a pandemic hobby project and listened to a some local cop channels and the weather but this video exponentially increased by use of this tool! Now have all my local ham and GMRS programmed via CHIRP.

[@mrradio2187]

I've been a hamster since 1968 and the boofwang UV-5R radio is my favorite with the exception of my Yahoo FT-4X which I've modified to shoot a green laser beam where the flashlight port used to be. My 14 cats love to chase the green dot all over. FTW!

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

lol that's actually a pretty cool mod. Aside from playing with pets, that would be handy to point out stuff in low light.

[@myopiniongoodyouropinionbad]

I'm amazed that a hamster has 14 pet cats. I figured they would have eaten you by now.

[@greggyfontane1487]

​@@myopiniongoodyouropinionbadbro LMFAO

[@JayTX.]

Rad af

[@johnsmith7676]

"Boofwang. So simple a hamster can use it".

[@larrycater-tx613]

Thank you. I just bought a pair of UV5R radios because of your channel. I wanted something to communicate around my 20 acres. And possibly longer distances in the future. I like and need the information that your channel presents.

[@landonedwards7504]

I belong to a small hunt club, and 3 years ago we bought about 10 of the F8GPs from someone who supplied them already programmed. None of us are tekkies, and all of us have our radios locked. So we don't screw them up. I just bought a back-up UV-5R, and was nervous about setting it up. Figured I didn't really need to program it for basic Send/Receive operation. Your video confirmed that, and provided clear instructions on what to do to get it working, plus how to manipulate it and the others we have, if we ever want to change anything. Much appreciated!

[@Jason-kj8kb]

IV BEEN A HAM PROFESSIONAL FOR YEARS. No Im not I don't even have a radio but love your videos and I've learned alot thanks.

[@franciscolopez3229]

It's because of you that is why I bought one of this UV5R. And boy was I glad I did buy one. Tried it on a repeater which was hooked up to an analog to digital system so that it can transmit via the internet. I made a contact to a friend of mine in Delaware from here in the Philippines and he told me I had a very clear audio. Thanks very much.

[@3v068]

I just got my (bewfewng) uv-5r8w for christmas from my mother. This helped me a lot, especially since i plan on getting the license from the FCC's to allow me to talk to people without getting into any serious trouble. Thank you for all of the fantastic information, even the basic stuff, on the bewfweng uv-5r. Youre doing good work Randy.

[@jeffpulice8495]

You are HILARIOUS. Why is your channel funnier than 99% of so-called comedy channels? Kudos.

[@boogalookid9562]

this guy, this guy just gets it, when it comes to communicating with me

[@donaldoc]

Though I'm not in the need of a radio of this caliber, or it's utilization, Sensei, I do appreciate the time taken in these videos showing the basics of a radio, yet be clear and concise, of what to expect from the radio, and also it's limits, I also appreciate you,r "consistency" on demonstrating the ruggedness of the radios factory antenna! 👌

[@countrieboyz2009]

The main reason I'm looking at this radio, and came to KZbin to see what all it can and can't do, is it's actually the cheapest radio available.

[@nc4tn]

Best UV-5R overview on the web; mainly because you speak slowly and coherently. Just when I thought I knew everything about the world's greatest HT. Thanks Randy. "I've been a ham for 33 years".........and I think your vids are great!

[@gotahvcls]

Hey, what ever his name is, has a radio-voice don't you think?

[@kenmelton3649]

Well done sir! Most plainly explained video instruction I’ve seen yet!

[@kyleelyk2650]

I got this as a gift have no idea what it can do, half way thru the video just wanna say love your video and the way you talk really makes me feel like I'm at school in a class where I want to pay attention ! Very masculine no nonsense thank you

[@DrCoomer_1]

As a traffic controller, having a good 2 way handheld radio is essential, and you've helped me find the single best value option available. I am not joking when i say this is the cheapest 5W Handheld UHF radio on the market in Australia ($40 compared to $110 for a Uniden equivalent) that i could find. Thank you for helping me!

[@thetravi1348]

So it’s been 2 months since I commented about getting GMRS and HAM radios. Well, turns out I like the hobby and am going to my local amateur radio club. My collection of radios has grown now from no radio to a lot of different radios. I now have a TD-H8, UV-82, GC-5, UV-K5, TP-5R, GT-5R, RT-470X, BF-H6, as well as 2 UV-5Rs and 2 UV-5Gs. Then there is the 15 UV-5Rs I have in my closet that I’m giving to my friends and family for Christmas. My significant other says she blames you for this new hobby.

[@thetravi1348]

Oh yeah, and a UV-S9

[@camo1276]

You have a spending problem 😂😅

[@rachelannkrueger7638]

I got my Boafeng uv-5R yesterday is playing around with listening to some frequencies of my area and unlocked it remember how do it NotaRubicon Production and his excellent explanation. Thank you doing that for us. I wish others would KZbinrs would look at these great explaining videos and learn from them. I love this guys sense of humor. It great.

[@anthonyperry5861]

I’ve been contemplating getting a ham style radio for years just for funsies. I didn’t really see a practical use nor did I want to bother investing the time to learn all the tedious ins and outs for something I’d most likely lose interest in. Your channel has really peaked my interest. Now more than ever I see the need in having a such a device….for emergencies if nothing else. Thanks for the content and for calling out the holier than thou elitist know it all’s….. there seems to be no short supply of those types these days!

[@shandybrandy5407]

This was a fantastic presentation indeed. The clean closeup shots of the radio and a great warm audio quality just made it so interesting. I have the UV5R and must admit that it is a nice and robust little radio for the price. Love your signature thriller style presentation and do keep such informative videos coming. Cheers! New Delhi

[@shandybrandy5407]

Hello Sir, hope you are fine. Had used my UV5R for local VHF net and recorded my signal report from other hams. Later created this video and thought of sharing the link with you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHnclYaNjLl-rrM Please feel free to let me know if this sharing goes against the rules of your esteemed channel then I will immediately delete it. Looking forward for more infotainment videos from NotRubicon productions Cheers!

[@reynoldspc]

Love these! Got 4 DM5R's and 3 UV5R's. Just bought 4 UV5R's for my nieces and nephew. I'm a happy ham, thank you for your vids, love them 👍

[@vanillagorilla911]

I purchased a few of these because of your previous videos. Thanks for the education and all your work

[@royrobinson4636]

I am not an "Expert" and did not know to press-n-hold the flashlight button to enter into Monitor-mode or it was also one of three keys to press-n-hold to unlock the newer version UV-5R. I am primarily a hands-on/visual learner and like many others who follow your channel religiously, I have also not read the manual. Thusly, my 2-way radio skills and education are completely in your hands! ~ LOL 😂

[@ke8mattj]

Not my favorite, but definifely one of the best radios in existence. Not because of the spurious emissions, poor quality, etc., but because it is cheap and extremely versatile. I got two more on the way. Of the six I've bought since the unlocking video, they're unlocked and working great except one which always resets itself when recharged (but stays unlocked.)

[@DaneStolthed]

I just purchased a Baofeng UV-5R and I just purchased a battery using your affiliate link, thank you for these tutorials!

[@yago23s17]

I've been interested in these Baofengs for about a year. I just got 2 in the mail today. Seeing this posted on the same day trips me out. I've been subscribed for about 2 weeks now.

[@thetravi1348]

Well, it’s been a year now and I’m now GMRS and ham licensed, have 48 HTs, 6 mobile, and 2 base stations. Plus tons of testing equipment. Just got my first ROHN 25g 50 foot tower last weekend as well. I just wanted a couple radios for camping! Thanks Randy. Also, 106.7 is KROQ.

[@stevebarnes9694]

Super helpful. I'm not using this for dark ops in the Ukraine. You told me all the stuff I need to know to use the thing. Thank you

[@buckeyeblaster]

As someone who doesn't even own a UV-5R (or any radio for that matter), I feel very familiar with the platform thanks to your videos. Deff ordering one in the near future.

[@skippyjones4195]

Just starting out don’t know anything about this I really like how you don’t talk to fast and really explain things Thank you 🎄

[@r.ballester3549]

I’m a gienormous fan of my baofeng uv5r … I invested in a great radio. I highly recommend the uv5r. Thank you randy for all the content you bring to your channel … GBA.

[@tallpaulmagic]

I don't use a UV5R... Yet. I take my test on Saturday. I love your videos they're very helpful. Thank you.

[@brianmauricebey4362]

Thank you sincerely a beginner!🇨🇱

[@OldBlue62]

I ordered a U-5R simply because I love your videos! Looking forward to learning a lot about this radio!

[@johng6369]

A nod to KROQ, nice. Thank's for the videos I decided to go with the UV5R to see if I even care about radios. Like many I just want to talk to my 4x4 buddies, perhaps I'll go with a midrange radio later.

[@RustyZipper]

Most don’t. They just keep a few on hand as they are disposable. You won’t feel terrible running over a $25 radio when you have a spare back at base camp. However a An exterior antenna is a worthwhile investment

[@DeirdreCeridwen]

I got a BF-F8HP this week, and your vids are the ones that have given me the best, most useful information! Thank you for doing yeoman's work, and being entertaining :)

[@petero6272]

Thank you for this video! I'm a noob to radios and this was really helpful! I'm currently going through ALL your videos on these radios to learn as much as possible, Thank You!

[@stahpit1971]

Another stellar video you are the master! These beofeng HT's are the only cheyeneez radios I will intentionally buy. For the price they cannot be beat. Right now they have a ("High Power")two pack with 3800mh batterry and tacticool antenna for $75, I mean come on you can't beat that with a dodge ball.

[@andrewsim9180]

Thanks for making this video. It's is presented & explained with EXTREME clarity. Easily comprehensible, very straightforward, lots of handy tips, excellent unambiguous diction, ram jam full of good succinct meaty info made simple.

[@charliecarlson1116]

Watching your video made what I thought was a complicated device into a very easy to use radio. Thanks for this video.

[@rachelannkrueger7638]

I ordered one to add to my prepping I got a bug out bag ready just in case I needed a radio this is so cheap so i bought one. I got mine from Amazon for 25 dollars.

[@uf1902]

I can't get over your amazing sense of humour and how you use it to vent. Great video. Love my new BF-F8HP. I only bought it because of your videos. Please keep making KZbin vids 😂

[@joeframo3347]

I can't get enough of your videos you're so cool and so informant in these Great 👍

[@brucel399]

Good video. I've got several of these radios and use them often. I've had HTs that are far more expensive, but aren't in my opinion nearly as good. The upgrade antennas and batteries are well worth the cost. Thank you Randy. CHEERS from Colorado

[@royrobinson4636]

I agree! I have six (6) "Tidradio versions of the UV-5R and GMRS radios and have purchased numerous accessories for them, including 3800 mah batteries, *Tidradio blue-tooth version 1 and version 2 wireless programmers, Nagoya NA-771, NA-320a (tri-band), and NA-771G (GMRS tuned) antennas. The most impressive addition so far has been the NA-771G for my *Tidradio GM-5R GMRS radios which reduced my SWR readings to nearly perfect @ 1.01 :1 - 1.05 :1 throughout the GMRS spectrum.

[@cheffy101]

The eliteist attitude in the ham community and “were gona get you if you even think about transmitting” mentality is the biggest turn off to getting into this hobby. Thanks for breaking that barrier and just being normal. :)

[@johnsmith7676]

Agreed. And, most of the remaining Ham operators left around here do nothing more than have a weekly "net", where all they do is check in with each other to see how many of them are still breathing. On rare occasion they'll talk a bit about some lie they heard on the tell-lie-vision (and actually somehow still believe). But that's it. They do NOTHING noteworthy. What a waste. Very empty stuff. Makes me cringe EVERY time.

[@scottc6829]

Great instructional video and love the humor! I just bought a few UV-5RM radios while I am prepping for my tech license and they are mostly like the 5R other then changes to the lock and scan key positions so almost identical and it is unlocked.

[@corybecker9432]

Thanks for attending the Midwest GMRS net, enjoyed the hype of a "Special Guest" Let's get you linked in, im easy to find if you want to chat!

[@philipschurr9601]

Your videos are great, I am new to GMRS and I always come back to your videos for answers. Thanks.

[@DonzLockz]

It's not the best HAM radio but it's the most famous!🏆🏆🏆

[@hamradioonthego]

Love it. "Holds many more electrical juices"

[@the1spyderryder]

There are far more Ham operators that do or have used a Baofeng radio than most any other radio. You are right Randy!

[@josephgrey1079]

new to radioing. I just bought my first set of UV5Rs - impressive video, thank you I enjoy the tech and your sense of humor!

[@thetravi1348]

Im getting my first ones tomorrow. Ordered 2 HAM and 2 GMRS ones. Looks like I’ll be watching all your videos.

[@waynewollmann12]

Thanks! Your content makes radio awesome for all of us. I’m studying to get my ham.

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Thank you!

[@drjthornley]

Your abilities as an instructor and teacher are top tier. Subscribed. Best out there!

[@pablo_chicone82]

I actually just bought one and have no clue what I'm doing yet so yea this is definitely a huge help 🙌👌👍

[@sitarnut]

Bro.. just got my new Baofeng and more than happy I found your dry wit and Steven Wright type humor. Yes, I will follow what you say. I like humor, although some of it may be out of the range of some antennas -- wink wink...subbing and keep it up. Laughter is still the best medicine.

[@arnoldosuna6462]

I use one, two or three... maybe more and I can ALWAYS use tutorials on how to better put to use all the functions this bay has to offer. Thank you sir.

[@damagephotos4805]

First and foremost, thank you for using a decent mic in your videos.

[@Skittles8205]

Mom just ordered one, its coming tomorrow...and im ordering 2 of them tomorrow! Cant wait

[@kilcar]

Excellent concise tutorial. Thank you!

[@theg0z0n]

Thanks for the video. Just stepping into HAM and this video helped me understand my first HT.

[@ericd1320]

This video makes it very easy for me to push buttons. Thanks. Do you have a video that focuses on emergency use programming? Frequencies that everyone should have on their radio.

[@mekemoore1336]

Hey guy, thank you for helping all of us newbies through these trying times! And I mean I'm trying not to throw this thing at a brick wall! We have the UV-5G model and I upgraded one antenna but I can't get the antenna off the other one. Do you know what kind of screw is in that tiny little hole?

[@hillbillybackwoods]

What is the best car antenna for this thing. I was gonna get a AM/FM cb for my jeep but i already own 2 of these with the 12 power hook up. I just need an external antenna.

[@TheNotaRubicon]

The best antenna is the one tuned for whatever frequency(s) you will be transmitting on.

[@certinstructorron4050]

My 1st radio was a UV5R. Ham Operator . Used one for a couple years!

[@bendeleted9155]

Hmmm... You don't seem sad. Welcome. 😀

[@blairsmith201]

The UV-5R is a gateway drug!!

[@TheMrmmkkpro]

How do I make them talk to each other? I figured it out to a point , i have to learn a lot about everything. I appreciate your work , very helpful to a new newbie.👍👍

[@JonJames-VGM]

Love the presentation and REALLY love that you did the whole thing on a Sig p365 mat! That is my edc!

[@mikefriesen19]

Very helpful information I bought this radio pre programmed for my area it works great

[@PeterJavea]

P.S. your videos do a splendid job of explaining everything about these UV5Rs from the ground up Thanks.

[@EvronWard]

Boy I sure do like your delivery. A shame I have not found you sooner but I have you now...

[@kevingoodwin9264]

Because it's our favorite radio.

[@MrGchiasson]

I got my general license a few years ago. Unfortunately the local area repeated stations have been 'less than operational'...so I stopped ham-stuff. I'm .ca clinical engineer in a local hospital and the covi d thing kept me running like a lunatic for 18 montgs..how retired...dusted off my balcony and ready to start again. Local ham club can help. Sub'd to your blog...thanks for all the great info' & entertainment!

[@janfranceschi8458]

Your sense of humor and ease at explaining things is great. I'm new to this, as I mentioned on another video. I recently got a Baofeng GT-5R, which the company claims, as well as another KZbinr, is the legal version of the UV-5R. Do you know anything about this new GT-5R? Differences? The two seem to be identical. Thanks in advance.

[@bkdexter79]

What he said. Great video!

[@RicArmstrong]

Thanks, I just ordered one of the and this is exactly what I needed. 👍

[@garymajor1460]

Can you let me know where you ordered from?

[@alexjohnson6235]

@@garymajor1460 amazon is cheap.

[@lolilando]

Ali Express way cheaper, but it takes longer.

[@RicArmstrong]

@@garymajor1460 I ordered from Amazon. I think I paid around $40

[@RedDogForge]

thanks friend :) amazing content. new to radios sorta. grandson of a happy ham :) who passed many years ago but lit a fire that took a while to catch. ive inherited his equipment but decided to start small with one of these to geet my feet wet. love your humor and your content.

[@johncrooks8979]

Thank you so much. Because of you I am learning a lot.

[@OCDMadeMeDoIt]

Thank you for this, sir. I brought one of these to listen to the ISS.

[@Sonicgott]

I had a UV-5R Pro, but the front speaker malfunctioned after a month of use. I assume it was just defective, so returning it for an exchange from Amazon. Other than that odd issue, it was pretty reliable.

[@erez7020]

I'm listening to you for the last hour, you're both verbose and terse, which is interesting, you also relay the information clearly without bs annoying editing and distractions. Anyhows, I'm a software engineer and I have 0 knowledge in frequencies and radios, I just remember as a kid that my friend's dad had a big fat radio thingie with bulbs on his desk and he would show us some amazing things from live communicating with people around the planet (I guess that's called low freq, right?) to listening on weird recorded signals and cryptic messages (like directions or something). In anycase I'm looking to get into it.

[@-tr0n]

Appreciate the video! Lots of learning to be had, apparently. Just went through 2 stillbirth GMRS radios for backcountry sled/ski use so decided to step up to the cheaper option that requires actual brianpower and might actually work. I may have made a mistake.

[@zapalskic]

As a yachtsman, i may or may not infuriate the sad hams by programming both marine and gmrs/frs. If I break them, who cares. My preference is the UV82. Dual ppt, one shipboard, one to the harbor.

[@DARTHDANSAN]

This why I love UV5R ! Marine vhs , ham , frs , gmrs all for under 25$

[@IronMountainPlumbing]

What is the safe range to communicate with your buds while on the trail without a license?

[@TheNotaRubicon]

The FCC has made zero enforcements for someone not using a license while off-roading (or pretty much any kind of leisure activity) in at least 12 years, so many people would say if the FCC doenst care, neither do they.

[@IronMountainPlumbing]

@@TheNotaRubicon wonderful. Thank you for the quick response!

[@64samsky]

I'm a Ham radio operator with a Technician license, soon to becoming a General license, I still us the UV5R.

[@baconsledge]

Love my 2 BF8HP radios and thank you for all your related videos (and those that aren't).

[@dougieranger]

Greetings from Scotland. This is so helpful. Thanks.

[@WiltWa]

Great video Randy, I’m a happy HAM who started with, and still uses a UV5R. Love my radio for what it is, and love your videos for what they are. This video showed me things about my radio I was ignorant about, thank you, and f@@k the sad hams!

[@holyroller2445]

Thanks for your help, I stumbled upon this radio and now attempting to learn how to use it

[@TURNKEYiNK]

Just got my Radio. Tried to catch a FM radio station with my radio, didn’t get a single station. Any ideas or tips? Thanks for posting this video!

[@rogersubieta7459]

Great little radio, good vídeo sir

[@darkmoon855]

awsome video:) just got one a couple weeks ago.. dont have my ham lic... but i love just listening to police emergency and ham club in my area.. yr videos were very helpfal to me setting up my Baofeng t.y.:)keep up the great work:)

[@threadripper979]

I'm a non-sad ham, an extra even - and I love my little boo-fwangs. Yes, real hams have and love boo-fwangs. Thanks for another enjoyable video.

[@bendeleted9155]

Dang, I been misspelling "boof-wang" all these years. 😉

[@jenniferlively6386]

We use these on our search and rescue team and that little alarm is great. If something happened to one of us that may be the only way we could communicate it.

[@PetesJeepAdventures]

Great summary of the functions. Thanks -Pierre