This Supercharged Baofeng Radio Picks Up Almost Everything!

[@RingwayManchester]

My mate Chris, the ever vigilant, saw loads of you ask for a CSV or chirp file database for the 500+ frequencies I listed in my recent Baofeng scanner video. He's painstakingly drawn up a database from the graphics in my video and compiled it into excel databases and chirp files and all sorts to save you a load of time programming it yourself manually. I always like to support radio projects whether it be Chris at ZeroFox3D with his 3D printed meshtastic cases or this Chris with his glow in the dark meshtastic cases. The ebay link is below, he's doing a limited run and I am not affiliated with this item nor will I receive a penny should you buy it! :) www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235767576842?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=GEQSq7eoRYy&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=GEQSq7eoRYy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@TylerLudlowtwi]

Does he have a donate link to download instead of the USB?

[@Jimmy_Jones]

Could you do a video on setting up an RTL-SDR to listen to the different frequencies? It would help me with a quick reference guide on what settings to use.

[@waynebinuk]

Ordered.. 👍

[@hiltopuk]

Can you use any Baofeng or Quansheng model for the csv file as long as it has 999 channels?

[@edwardcarr2725]

I think he has sold out

[@fosterkennel649]

many years ago I used to sit on my houseboat in Sausalito and talk with a gentleman in Florida on my single sideband CB radio, of course with the right atmospheric conditions, blessings wonderful Channel

[@WhiteTrashTennessee]

Did yall ever meet up and fool around?

[@Kektamusprime]

@@WhiteTrashTennessee you would like that wouldnt ya

[@robertmeyer4744]

Yes they are all over the US as well. Even a FCC part 95 legal GMRS version. I did not get one yet. I have many baofeng radios. The last HT I bought was the Talkpod A36. The UV5R series has USB C batteries now. they are great. Nogoya makes a tri-band antenna for the 2M 1.25 M and 70 CM band for US amanture market. It does make a great RX antenna. Funny kids in the UK found FRS.GMRS radios . Kids in the US are over the FRS radios. They have about 2 mile range outside and Tropospheric ducting can make them go much further. I got over 10 miles on one from a hill top . Cheers from NY !

[@Cr125stin]

So if I don’t have any licenses (ham). I’m in the USA. But I’m interested in one of these radios. I have a Uniden BCD436HP that I listen to police and emergency services on. Would it be worth getting one of these Baofeng radios? If I only listen and never transmit would I still need a license? I’m new to the hobby so any input would be greatly appreciated!

[@user-lw5fm2xc3w]

@@Cr125stin listen to your hearts content

[@DonJohn-h8l]

You are also allowed to transmit in an emergency without a license.

[@robertmeyer4744]

@@DonJohn-h8l A lot of un-license HAMS in like Fordia and outher states are getting on the air and getting help ! Cell phones are down for so many. This is legal ! and this rule is saving lives ! The US got a few Major Hurricanes

[@javabeanz8549]

I have talked 19 miles from TIDRAIO T-8's on both ends, I was out in the open, and they were at a fire lookout tower. And just this morning, I talked to someone on an old handheld at about 30 miles, they were on a mountain top and I was on my base in the valley.

[@wg99er]

I'm in the states and I tend to program in the baofeng bf888s default freqencies. Many people buy the cheap Chinese 16 channel radios without a screen and don't bother to reprogram them to PMR 446 or FRS/GMRS freqencies so you can hear quite a lot of traffic on them. In the states we have something similar to the simple light freqencies known as the "color dot/star" freqencies. They consist of commonly used business band freqencies that are assigned a dot or star color( blue star, red star, gold star, silver star, J Dot, K Dot, Yellow Dot, Brown dot, Red Dot, Purple Dot, and murs channels 4 and 5 which are also called blue dot and green dot)

[@-Tris-]

I like to carry my Quansheng BECAUSE it can receive a wide bandwidth. It's a 2 m/70 cm transceiver and a wide-band scanner in one little device. But you're right, of course the reception can be worse. So far I only had problems with stations really close to me. It's fun receiving CB radio from the US on a 20€ radio. Even on 2 m/70 cm it does a better job on weak signals than other more expensive transceivers. BTW: You said 250 mAh 😉

[@christophmahler]

Hast Du einmal versucht oder überlegt, externe Antennen anzuschliessen oder das Funkgerät als drahtloses modem für Daten zu benutzen ?...

[@boostismagic]

I wish I could learn to use my Quansheng

[@nicholausbuthmann1421]

Hi Ringway Manchester, "You've Turned Me" into a fan like a Master Spy might turn a Rival into a "Double Agent"... Oh, Thank You as always for the good work !

[@HoldTheLine1990]

Good video and info. I’m a new user in the USA and did pay for the GMRS license Now studying to the Ham Tech License. Lots of unnecessary info for today’s tech world, but it’s old school knowledge.

[@nimblehealer199]

Yes, the fee is now $35, as is for the ham license.

[@RCAvhstape]

Because of this channel I've gotten into building crystal radios. You should do a video on those, before all your UK AM stations are gone.

[@nicholasroberts6954]

Makes my knees go weak looking at the prices of these now and then remembering how much I paid for an AOR scanner in 1990 - about x 20+, adjusted for inflation. Radio can be everbodies now.

[@ML-cr7ds]

would be nice with a spreadsheet of all the frequencies mentioned here :)

[@berlinberlin4246]

Yes please

[@ralfbaechle]

@@berlinberlin4246 Such lists are floating around on the net. Several problems with them. In some jurisdictions publishing the frequency of a service that is not generally permitted to be received, is forbidden. 2m/70cm frequencies have a relatively short range so a list is always only good within a small region. With what antenna anyway? It's going to make a major difference. And who is going to maintain the list so it doesn't rot like the vast majority of frequency lists online?

[@nobodyyyyy556]

I took screenshots on my phone with no issue 🤷‍♂️

[@libbyd1001]

Very easy to just create one.

[@TechOttawa]

Gathering the freq's is still a pretty manual process. A Bearcat or other simple scanner can be a good help hunting out local frequencies. I manage a master Baofeng compatible file with my own local "hits". Internet, radio clubs and agencies are scrambling to keep up with all the changes. Digital is making a big impact. So much going on! Our local fire department just disappeared from analog here in Canada.

[@Just_lift_anyone]

Congrats on your signature radio 😂😂

[@billynomates920]

lol

[@NoNORADon911]

Is this the Tech Moan guy?

[@billynomates920]

@@NoNORADon911 no, he's sundays.

[@antheather5864]

Just picked up a uv5rh today so will be downloading chirp and attempting to upload some frequencies to it this afternoon. Only ever used cb before but watching your videos has got me wanting to do more.

[@brendonelton]

Thank you Lewis! I appreciate all the time and effort that has gone into making this upload. 10-10

[@anarchytelevision8445]

I really wish baofeng would make a walkie-talkie that is a 10,11and 12m tri-band all mode, am, fm, uper and lower side band, I know a lot of people would want one, including me,come on baofeng people 😊

[@ApocGuy]

imsure they could, but the price would b in range of well established HAM companies...i dont think baofeng is ready to go in HAM war with legacy companies over this....

[@anarchytelevision8445]

@@ApocGuy I would have to disagree

[@guyteigh3375]

It would be awesome though I think that's asking a lot from a "cheap n' cheerful" brand unless you are happy to have a "hand luggable" radio instead of a dinky little thing you can slip in your back pocket. Interestingly, though Wouxun already have a 6 Metre version - which I would think was a fair challenge - inductors etc start to get a bit chunkier as you nudge closer to HF as I'm sure you know. I would guess (though probably wrong!) even the ATU takes up a little bit of space unless someone is trying to make do with a fairly meaty helical. Just in case you are interested, it is the Wouxun KG-UV7D that comes in 6M & 2M flavour. Somehow I thought they might have tribanded 4M in there too. They DO a triband ignoring 4M and allowing 6M, 2M and 70cms. This being the Wouxun kg-q332. I haven't played on 12 Metres, started on 11 of course like I think most folks do, then spent most of my time on sideband - then went to an "after school class" and studied for my ticket. That's going back over 40 years :) 73s

[@ApocGuy]

@@guyteigh3375 tnx for clarification. cheers :)

[@mandytuning]

I bought the ar-5rm to uodate the bff8hp and wow, better reception, loud and clear audio, airband plus is pushing 10 watts in most frequency i tested. The 8hp was doing 6 as max from the 8w advertising.

[@mervynsowman51]

I wonder if AR stands for amateur radio. Apparently they are unlocked.

[@markr.1984]

You'd best not be transmitting 10 watts anywhere on the air band lest you have both the FAA and the FCC visiting you with automatic rifles pointed at you. At least in the states, In other countries you'd be in trouble with different agencies.

[@UC2vZRIRFTIblNNgYWBUJMXw]

Nice

[@curtiscole3403]

I've been anticipating this video ever since I came across your channel. Fantastic information! Would you consider releasing the included frequency tables by any chance? It's a fair few frequencies to copy by hand 😛

[@filanfyretracker]

The satellite thing is quite interesting, I mean I know birds up in GEO are kind of just left here when they go obsolete. But its interesting the US Military never sent them a signal to turn off. But its also a good example of how an old relay satellite works, if the frequency is right it will repeat it. After all it was not afaik until Captain Midnight that commercial TV satellites started to really gain any kind of verification systems that it was in fact an authorized transmission being sent to it.

[@NathanaelNewton]

This radio really reminds me of the yaesu vx7r I had when I was a teenager.. saved up all summer working at a farm to pay for that, how times have changed😅 Inflation adjusted, I paid around $786.20 CAD for it

[@Superfandangoo]

I’ve got myself one here in England in nearly new condition, it’s my go to HT despite collecting far too many Chinese radios that I rarely use…

[@RT-qd8yl]

The day Baofeng makes a P25 Trunktracking scanner it'll be all over, at least here in the states.

[@failednone6070]

Where can you purchase?

[@mikehouser5430]

Need one that breaks encrypted

[@failednone6070]

@@mikehouser5430 100%

[@markr.1984]

Nothing would be all over, it would still be an inferior performing Baofeng. Basically rubbish.

[@involvementinc7748]

AMEN to that!

[@theallmighty8601]

I was looking in to getting one of the UV-5RM 10 watt radios months ago, when I first saw that Baofeng had come out with a 10 watt HT. I have some of the 8 watt radios and have enjoyed using them. I would definitely like to have as many watts possible and be able to have increased transmission range. Many seem satisfied to just listen in, not me. I began to research the UV-5RM and pretty much all the reviews, forums, and personal experiences shared with me were saying the same thing, that the UV-5RM was not actually a 10 watt radio. It was coming up quite short of the advertised 10 watts when tested. Therefor I chose to not purchase the radio at the time. Interestingly this video and all the comments here that I've read have a positive take regarding this radio. I'm curious if something has happened, like the radios manufactured and sold after a certain time are now actually capable of performing as advertised and capable of the claimed 10 watt output. It certainly would help to know if it's possible to obtain one of these HT's that will be capable of doing everything it is claimed to. Any insight will be appreciated.

[@nigelh3253]

Wow! This receiver is good value at under £20 (p&p extra) with all the bits included. Thanks for the video.

[@StraightOuttaUrbex]

Its a transmitter

[@glenjarnold]

I obtained the UV-5R 'MAX' a couple of weeks ago for free from Temu as part of a deal. It's an incredible piece of kit. Well impressed so far!

[@batwillow]

When using Chirp, the radio file is not UV5R, it's 5RM, just in case you had problems recognising the radio

[@glenjarnold]

@@batwillow Cheers. I discovered that through trial and error. 👍🏻

[@phillipbailey70]

Fascinating - watched the whole thing intently but I'm not a radio person! LOL It's just a very interesting subject - now I'm thinking of getting one! Thanks

[@djanil9733]

Me too 👍

[@jayrose6312]

I should warn you that radios are highly addictive. It’ll be your personal gateway drug into electronics and better radios such as digital ones. By all means, get one! Baofeng was one of my first too and that’s because of just how customizable they could be. Mine was a bit slow at analog scanning, but worked great for the rural town that I used to live in. When I moved across country to a far more populated area, I had to invest in a digital scanner, but learned A LOT in doing so! I really can’t think of any of any regrets with any radio purchases that I made. My digital scanner was a bit pricier than I would have liked to spend, but turned out to be a great investment since you’ll only hear noise when a digital signal is picked up on an analog scanner.

[@Paul-Howell-M3EYG]

Blimey, Liverpool Coastguard and Rescue 122 (Chivenor) - Both long gone

[@bobkozlarekwa2sqq59]

Take a look at the TIDRADIO TD-H3. It does all of the things you describe and more. Best of all there are people writing custom firmware that ads many new features. It’s available in the US for as little as $27 USD. Transmit covers 144, 220 and 440 + everything above and below.

[@AdrianBVloggin]

Mine is programmed to receive hf

[@G0LGB]

I recently bought one of those, love the dual ptt, no more having to change vfo's, very handy. They have excellent transmit audio too so long as you get it really close to your mouth...but turn it sideways so you speak across the mic not directly into it, otherwise your breath will make it click and pop like crazy....you should do that with any handheld radio by the way, makes it much clearer on the other end.

[@2Lionz]

Awesome timing, I bought a new one of these last week as an upgrade to my UV-5R 🎉

[@javabeanz8549]

Your list of GMRS frequencies is actually the repeater input list for duplex GMRS usage. The simplex channels are the same as your FRS list, as of 2017.

[@nicholausbuthmann1421]

Oh, please cover Transmissions one can listen to well here in "California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, & Oregon.

[@dave40612]

Another very informative video Lewis. I tried one of those TriBand UV5RHs when they first came out, specifically for airband as they're a lot cheaper than a dedicated Airband radio. Sadly it didn't perform anywhere near acceptable as the radio although it has AM, isn't setup with correct AM modulation. Neither does it have 8.33mhz spacing which UK and Europe airports and airfields now use. So after several emails with Baofeng and many try this, try that attempts to resolve the issue they agreed a return and refund. Shame as my UV5R which I use is brilliant, especially the airport uplink. I subsequently bought a TID TD-H3 and the airband AM on that has 8.33 spacing (once you update the firmware) and is excellent. I also ordered the 120/300 Tid Radio aerial and that gives a noticable difference than the supplied standard aerial on Airband. Living a mile from Farnborough Airport means I can hear just about all the transmissions, except some of the ground stuff as there's too many obstructions and a lot of static is heard. Compared to my old and cheap airband (non 8.33) its miles better.

[@inter_1097]

oooooh the title had me thinking Baofeng's were digital now and the "almost" was because it couldn't do encrypted stuff. got excited haha

[@StraightOuttaUrbex]

i take my scanner to brands hatch and snetterton race tracks pick up the tv crews pit crews and on occasion the racing team radios

[@tonyp.bahama9368]

Thats Awesome man

[@involvementinc7748]

I really enjoyed your video. I own a couple of UV-5RM radios but haven't had the chance to investigate their capabilities. Unfortunately, I reside in the United States, so much of your content did not affect me. I wish someone stateside would make a video similar to yours that detailed the frequencies here. Thanks again!

[@14percentviking]

Saddened slightly by the not sharing digital channels (understood though) Understood half of what you said ordered from your link within 5 minutes of starting your video Thanks for all of your hard work brother

[@mreverybody1150]

Apparently a huge number of digital users went encrypted after someone posted real-time videos of their conversations online.

[@14percentviking]

@@mreverybody1150 I'm a complete newb mate. I had a CB radio as a kid, and more recently getting into meshtastic (lilygo t-deck and a couple of heltec v3). Got a quansheng on the way, and now this Baofeng.

[@mreverybody1150]

@@14percentviking In that case, you should check out the Uniden UBC 3600 XLT.

[@Digital-Talk-Groups]

An absolute brilliant video some great information much appreciated keep up the good work Lewis hopefully one day we’ll have a QSO

[@sondrayork6317]

I use murs when I’m camping with friends each year. So much cleaner and clearer than the trash bands up on FRS and down on 27 MHz CB.

[@winstonchurchill6506]

Did he say rug dealers you will get a carpeting for that lewis

[@Dozer01]

Another great and informative video from Ringway Manchester! Greetings from Ashland, Wisconsin USA. My three main radios lately have been my Eton Elite 750, Uniden Bearcat BC125AT and Baofeng BF-F8HP. This is definitely a cool upgrade to a cool radio. In case you're interested, I like to use these radios along with my SDRs in conjunction with a discone, FM hoop and AM wire loop on a 20-foot (6M) mast outside.

[@kaiying74]

I'm not an amateur radio enthusiast but I'm fascinated by your videos, I have no idea what you're talking about most of the time. I live near an airport and my old PC speakers were cheap garbage that used to pick up one-way radio traffic if the atmospheric conditions were right so I've been low-key interested since then. It's funny that you mention nubs broadcasting illegally, that's precisely why I haven't tried any of this. I have no idea what the law is, or even what the language used in the regulations would mean. I'd be that guy clogging up the airwaves unknowingly, until PC plod knocks at the door.

[@alanslade2319]

Cheers for letting us know how much is really going on out there, take care of yourself and yours Alan 💯👍

[@JohnDoe-zg6fn]

Love this radio. Bought 3 of them and have no issues with them and work great. The scramble function is really cool too.

[@youaintseenmeok]

Whats scramble pls

[@JohnDoe-zg6fn]

@youaintseenmeok The scramble function is a mode on this radio that scrambles the audio on any other radio that does not have the same settings set. So, for example if me and my son are using the Baofeng 5RM and have the scramble mode activated, then anyone else who may be listening to that same frequency will not be able to understand anything we say. It kinda sounds like some talking backwards while underwater. It is actually pretty cool.

[@youaintseenmeok]

@@JohnDoe-zg6fn great thanks for taking the time to help

[@JohnDoe-zg6fn]

@@youaintseenmeok No problem

[@charlie_nolan]

I know this is a dedicated VHF/UHF transceiver but still the frontend can probably be blown out of the water by even a cheap RadioShack scanner from 20 years ago, I bet it has 0 filtering

[@tzrrsdave]

I have 1 and yesterday I put up the cheapest dipole, it's about 12 inches and 19ft high and it cracks out on pmr, Bluetooth microphone gives you better vocals and freedom

[@mikewright447]

many years ago i was bought a scanner and at the press of a button it would listen to the emergency services and press another it would pick air traffic im sure that you know the sort , and no dont ask me the brand lol. but i was sat watching tv with it on in the background and then i heard voices as clear as a bell in a british accent , i think there may have been an american one as well and it went something like this :- 1st voice -roger , level 3 0 and nothing on radar , anything on yours ?. 2nd voice - negative nothing on mine. that bit is kind of fading with age but what i heard next will never fade. 1st voice - i hope its not one of those stealth ones we are chasing again. 2nd voice - me either ..........signal faded out. i didnt hear anything else despite further scanning and obvs i had no idea where they were , it came through clear and out of nowhere and then just faded out but it was the "i hope its not one of those stealth things we are chasing again" that caught my attention as it alludes to that they knew about stealth and they have chased them before , but if they were american stealth planes (i think it was around the time of the f117 became widely known about or possibly before that) then the uk should be aware that the f117 or other stealth planes are flying over or in our air space.

[@paulsengupta971]

Could it have been one of the joint US/UK air exercises?

[@thefenrisianssweatshop]

Interestingly, having recently bought this radio myself, and the signal stick and naturally combining the two, Gloucester frequency supplied has different chatter compared to Gloucester tower (which I have programmed to my quansheng uvk5) now I know my tower frequency is spot on as it was passed to me by my best mate who is ATC and worked there. It definitely works as I listen regularly and even visit the aviator pub up there as much as I can. The quansheng is also much clearer (not a knock on the baofeng at all just an observation) either way it’s been fun earwigging in. Even found far more chatter on the local two meter bands than I have up till now. The 5RM + is definitely worth the punt as well as the signal stick. Edited for atrocious spelling….

[@daveh7720]

Interesting. The link goes to the UV-5RH variant for me, not the RM.

[@MrPoisony]

I recommend the latest one with GPS and a totally different UI.

[@pbbbht]

This radio is amazing value.

[@christianburch479]

Hi Lewis, great video thanks. Your affiliate link points to the UV-5RH not the UV-5RM are they the same? I found the RM on amazon but it is twice the price.

[@TheSouthernFamily-t8w]

❓HAS ANYONE HAD A RESPONSE AS TO WHY HE SAYS RM AND THE LINK IS RH❓

[@Gomrath]

Good, well-produced informative video buddy, as always Lewis.

[@JustAnotherThisDJ]

just bought a Nooelec SDR, it hid my D Drive with 60,000 tracks on it and came with a 10 centimetre "Antenna" advertised for airband. After a day of clarting about and looking at "waterfalls" i didnt hear a single human voice or anything else. Needless to say its going back today. I will stick with my nice homemade DIpole and i think im going to get one of these here. (In fact i know i will).

[@paulsengupta971]

Usually it's the AGC setting in the software when that happens.

[@frankv.9525]

In case anyone is wondering or prefers it, the AR-5RM is the unlocked version of this radio.

[@danieloliva505]

Would it go to 27.185?

[@Network23AndMore]

Thanks for the vid. Nicely done!

[@nicholausbuthmann1421]

"Back of Pinewood" Studios. Wondering if similar to stuff "Warner Bros. Burbank Studios" deals with like "Gate Crashers" ?

[@187NorCal]

I got a pair of them, even with squelch all the way down my old UV5Rs have more sensitive ears for some reason. They all have the same antenna.

[@TheExquisiteRoofer]

Great video! Thanks Ringo!

[@saltydawg8988]

I have the AR-5RM, which is pretty much the same thing except I think the AR stands for Assault Radio. With the newer extended battery, it’s definitely heavy enough to assault someone with.

[@OxfordShortwaveLog]

Great video, Lewis! I'm going to check out the satcom pirates with the IC-R8600. Thanks and 73

[@SpyStaMia]

If I buy this radio, would you autograph it for me, you rock star you? 😂😂😂

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Has a decent speaker which is becoming a bit rare on these type of radios. Nice video bud.

[@RingwayManchester]

@@CB-RADIO-UK yes mate it’s not bad!

[@childofthe60s100]

Your link takes us to uv5 RH - not the RM, which you are displaying. Is it the same unit? Will it do what the RM does?

[@mervynsowman51]

Same here. Would like to know the difference in specs.

[@mervynsowman51]

Apparently the rh model doesn't have airband 108-136. Can anyone confirm?

[@jasongaunt]

I believe it was sarcasm as these radios get all the names and letters under the sun stuck in the title to make them more appealing ;)

[@gowerdave]

@@mervynsowman51my Uv5RH has airband.

[@BuceGar]

Great frequency charts! Upvoted. Subbed.

[@Grimberian72]

i love mine! don't really use my others since i got this, i only take them as a back up incase of problems..

[@Bullwinkle39]

That guy calling to cue the car sounded really familiar, I wanted to say autoalex at first but after listening again I don't think it was Alex

[@That_sam_i_am]

If I get one of these will I be able to listen to the coastguard and the ships in the Solent? I fish along the coast and often wonder what’s happening out at sea. Any info would be appreciated.

[@RingwayManchester]

Yes all marine is included

[@fotografm]

Great video and those frequency lists look very useful but I am not inclined to pause the video on each list and type them in manually ! Please could you put them in a text form for copy/paste or even btter make the config file available to write to the radio ?

[@dutchbeef8920]

I still point people to your UHF airport relay video 👍🏻

[@Iridium101]

Used to live right next to mow cop, beautiful place. 0.30secs in 😊

[@someguy782]

VHF and UHF are more interesting in the UK because of the accents.

[@fraserhardmetal7143]

Would be nice to get the specs for the antennae used to record the clips - don't think the supplied ducky will pick much up. Good review - inspired me to buy the signal stick, money well spent.

[@davewood4604]

Is there a list with all of these so I can copy and paste?

[@WyeindependantMedia]

you should do a chirp file for all these frequencies ! please

[@stuartlatham9814]

Love the picture of Shatton tv & radio site. 😊

[@RingwayManchester]

Well spotted

[@stuartlatham9814]

@@RingwayManchester we, as in YEB, had a PMR System up there, so Wintertime was an event in the Land Rover many a year.

[@digitalemotionfilms]

Personally I prefer the new Quanshen KV6. Has a built in Spectrum Analyser that allows you to see radio activity over a wide spectrum in the blink of an eye and tune to it

[@StraightOuttaUrbex]

love the ringway manchester cheeky abbreviation lol

[@reas0n555]

Bought the uv5r a few years ago ..using the ar5rm now ..

[@OC35]

There is a Baofeng UV-5RM PLUS. What's the difference?

[@G0LGB]

Hopefully some purchasers of these sets will watch this & realise they can't use them on any frequency they like. I keep hearing kids on amateur bands, we even had a motorcycle training school using them on a local 70cms repeater output, they all seem to think they are license free... I guess they are in a way...they don't have licenses....

[@randyhavener1851]

Very well done as usual!! Thank you!!

[@hugov392]

Would be amazing if you could make a CHIRP file with all these frequencies available! TIA

[@bendeleted9155]

The biggest potential problem with adapting cheap radios to radio services not intended is the offset. If you think you are going to transmit on the frequency in your display, you may be surprised to see on the display while you transmit that it's actually transmitting 5MHz or, more likely, 600kHz off from where you think. In the States, the G model is getting very popular for GMRS, and you can still listen to everything, but don't have to worry about potentially transmitting on the wrong freq.

[@404unknownuser]

you can configure the offset per channel in uv-5r etc - at least via chirp and i do believe the front panel, although like all FPP on them, it's awkward.

[@bendeleted9155]

@@404unknownuser yes to both. It's very easy, but has to be done on a ham unit. In addition to the number field, It is also either "+" "-" or blank before it too, which can be the source of another problem.

[@404unknownuser]

@@bendeleted9155 Good to know. Chirp can set offset on any of them it can talk to.

[@anchopanchorancho]

Its set-able with the computer. Worrying is only for people who are scared of the feds.

[@bendeleted9155]

@@anchopanchorancho you have just illustrated exactly the the worst-case dumbassery I was talking about. Not only do you not care if you are causing interference, you won't even be able to talk to your own peeps.

[@javabeanz8549]

I am going to have to look up the difference between this radio and the AR-5RM.

[@AbrahamLeanin]

You’re a smartass and I love it

[@opieshomeshop]

*_You linked the UV 5RH, not M._*

[@markr.1984]

On Band B my Kenwood TH-D75 gets (receive only except for ham fequencies) from .1 mHZ (100Khz) up to 524 mHz and it's triple conversion reception too. While Baofeng has inferior direct conversion circuitry. The Kenwood is far better at rejecting interference. It also has a tiny built in ferrite for broadcast AM and you can listen to CW, LSB and USB in the HF range. It transmits on 2 meters, 1.25 meters and 70cm on both band A and B. One of these millennia, the Chinese rigs will catch up to the Japanese ones. But don't hold your breath. Bottom line. If you want a really good radio, you have to have a bit of money.

[@alanjackson2540]

If ever needed, is the technology available to attach an ariel to a drone to increase transmission distance?

[@ranchosinnombreannjimmy8427]

Great Video UV-5RM

[@johnbaines4908]

Are the 5RH and the 5RM the same radio?

[@StefCoders]

Quansheng is better for me, good build, and it's like a little SDR in your pocket!

[@TheSpotify95]

Only £19.72? Bargain, I'll have a few of those :D I can imagine setting up a couple of these to talk to people, like how you heard those children communicate on GMRS :D They would come in nicely for a use case I have in mind!

[@italianozuzu1232]

Great walkie talkie for 29 dollars love it .

[@dodo1opps]

Can you get the "Shipping Forcast" on this radio?

[@DJAUDIO1]

Hyacinth Bucket would love that. 😂

[@topsac3283]

Baofeng UV-5RingwayManchester 😊😊😊

[@RCAvhstape]

4:55 RM you need to charge that Bearcat!

[@mpol701]

The uhf marine is well used by Cruise ships and container ships on board radio comms repeaters and single

[@karm42yn]

I've been eyeing the hobby for a while, but there's a steep learning curve. I saw the Baofeng radios and they are cheap. When you mentioned that it lacks some features that the Uniden 125 has, I checked the price. Sure, it cost s 3 times as much, but it's not going to put me in the poor house. Would you say that the Uniden 125 is a good start for someone who doesn't want to waste money on lesser equipment only to have to upgrade a few months later?

[@garyrobinson8050]

hello good work as always apart from the fact you are using the rm model but your link is for the rh model they are different the rh does not receive Airband frequency or am i missing something here?

[@paulmorrey4298]

Thanks Lewis

[@johncoolboy]

im thinking of getting it, should i?

[@johnstamos1542]

Same as I but cant tell whether its actually worth it or just clever marketing

[@itechflagstaff]

At such a low price, I think it is worth a try. Here in the US Amazon sells them for $29

[@g4lmn-ron401]

They are really cheap, if you have a bit of spare cash, go for it.

[@beansmalone1305]

I'd say yes. I use my Baofeng UV5R here in Massachusetts to talk on 2-meter repeaters and the Echolink network. Using simplex, I can talk to people just under 10 miles away depending on my elevation. The radios are cheap as are most accessories for it, so it doesn't really matter if you drop it while out walking your dog. Baofeng does however have a reputation as a "dirty" signal and some will say its trash and you need a more expensive radio but for the price it can't be beat.

[@raymichaels6309]

All frequencies are going Encrypted here in Canada...I have 2 Baofeng Scanners...we can no longer pick up EMS or Police..we can only get a few Fire Dept frequencies...will the NEW Baofeng pick up Encrypted frequencies???

[@failednone6070]

I’ll like to know as well.

[@Superfandangoo]

No, as far as I know even the new top end SDR receivers & PC’s aren’t able to decode them. Certainly not here in the UK. Canada is going or gone that way

[@Jor-d2i]

If u are out /p running 10w a powebank will be essential