Top 3 GMRS Handheld Radios for 2022 - Best GMRS Handheld Radio

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

My Top and Favorite Gmrs Right now is the KG-935G Plus and the Midland 575

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Wouxun KG-935G Plus Deluxe kit I just purchased cant wait to get it in a few days been hearing a ton of good about the kit

[@hudefuk]

The 900 pre-programmed freqs in the Wouxun KG-UV9GX as well as the extra Ham band reception really make it top for a SHTF situation.

[@Carrot8771]

They're about $200 right now.

[@cnyjody9650]

Top! Been a ham over 30 years. This is the only "Radio Type" channel I watch. Mainly because you interest are spread accros the whole radio hobby. Heck...I wouldn't even mind seeing you do a review of digital P25 police scanners (hint). Allways solid content.

[@Fireman9143]

Would you please demonstrate the top 3 radios? Would appreciate comparison of how they sound and how well each one picks up the ham scans. Top notch review, as usual!

[@Bill_KL7TC]

Top....just applied for my GMRS license...just because...so watching these videos is helpful! Thanks

[@themasterhammer]

The new BTech would be my TOP choice just because it has the app abilities. The Better Safe Radio would be my #2.

[@thomaszawacki4608]

My "Top" pick would be the Better Safe Radio, as I work in emergency services I know and understand the codes used on air, so I know what is going on. Plus being able to listen to the different services is a must in emergencies. When traveling different agencies use different frequencies from your home area so this radio would be awesome for keeping abrest of what is happening where you're at in real time.

[@jimsarcia4683]

My top GMRS HT is the Wouxan 805G. Has the super heterodyne technology, so it's solid. It's also the best quality/ bang for your buck coming in at $99.00. I bought mine a while back on sale for $69.00/$79.00

[@digitalpituitary5226]

TOP GMRSHT I'm thinking about getting the last of the three radios you mentioned. From what you explained about that last radio, it offers more capabilities. I've signed up with hamradio and plan to start studying after the weekend is over. $200 for the radio is a sacrifice. But I like listening. 👍 Cheers! Thanks for your awesome Chanel, videos and knowledge.

[@edzakaib8805]

Top of the evening Jason! My top pick of the three is the Ocean KG-935G!! I love the screen and the easy operation. I got this and I could be the only person who has a GMRS radio around here.

[@bobsides59]

Well #Top Han radio show host I just got my GMRS license last month. WRUF623 and it almost sounds like something my German would try to bark! Tha k you for the great update Jason. I hope you are home for a few days now.

[@KC8SZT]

The BTECH is a clone of the Vero vr-n75. The BTECH is limited to gmrs. VERO IS 400-480MHZ. With everything except vhf receiver.

[@radiohobbyist13]

My current favorite is the compact Wouxon KG-S88G superheterodyne with very nice audio. That little radio is so cool. Fun to use and fun to carry. It's exciting to actually be able to get on the air again and enjoy radio. The ham repeaters are all dead in the water. I NEVER thought I'd see the day when GMRS would one-up ham radio, but it has. The problem, ham radio is going in too many different directions to its detriment. But EVERYTHING about GMRS is focused in one spot which promotes cooperation and UNITY.

[@JimVajda82]

I've got that one and the KG-UV9PX, and I agree completely. The size, simplicity, and radio quality of the KG-S88G is just wonderful. The KG-UV9PX is much more capable, but sometimes that's just a lot more than I want to deal with.

[@int4d]

I have a KG-935G and love it. Ordered it from Buy Two Way Radios and it shipped the same day. I ordered two KG-UV9GX radios from BSR in early June and have heard nothing so far.

[@bettersaferadio]

Check the BSR homepage. The are coming, just hundreds and hundreds (800 actually, before this video) to get through. :)

[@jessiehorne]

Top GMRS HT of mine is going to be the Wouxun UV9GX just waiting for it at this time. Currently using the Baofeng UV 9G

[@mikearmstrong9899]

TOP! GMRS rare as 220 in the St. Louis area

[@TheRealOutdoors]

I got the BTECH GMRS PRO after I got home from several hunting trips and thought it would be my top radio, but I haven't been real impressed with it. Sitting in my house and just scanning through channels, my UV5G picks up way more chatter. I have yet to get a confirmation back when I do a radio check with it. Just got a new antenna for it, so I hope that helps

[@lancedooley7558]

Been thinking of getting 2 of these. I also have kg1000 and the shtf model and love it. This hobby will have you buying every radio on the market. My chinese friends pronounces it Ocean. Say it however you want man.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Is BTech Owned By Baofeng Tech they seem to be identical on some of the radios

[@AlexG-xs7kq]

New to radio community just paid for the gmrs license. Is the kg-uv9gx too much of a radio for someone with no experience. I know it has preprogrammed channels already. Just don’t want to buy a cheapie then have to turn around and buy another after. I have no idea how to program these radios and my internet is terrible where I’m at. Thanks for any advice!!

[@palehorse7377]

GMRS is 22 specific channels like CB. Plus 8 repeaters channels. Only programming needs are the CTCSS codes for your area repeaters. Which you'll have to figure out what those are. Don't need internet to program. Keep watching KZbin videos and the info will come together.

[@AlexG-xs7kq]

@@palehorse7377 thanks for the info, do you think the other 2 options are better then. Like the BTECH GMRS-PRO 5W GPS, Bluetooth, App Programmable GMRS Mobile Radio.

[@palehorse7377]

@@AlexG-xs7kq don't know I just use regular dual band radios.

[@shawnthompson520]

Don't do GMRS yet but your videos are top choice and got me to get my tech license, brand new call sign KF0KJR.

[@HamRadio2]

Thanks

[@Screamingtut]

top GMRS HT I do not use it yet but I do have my GMRS Callsign

[@jimacklin2722]

Have the 935G which is a great radio. Used for a Search and Rescue training in deep mountains and found the screen is very hard to see in the sun light and the rotator knob will change very easy when getting bumped around but for everyday conditions it is a great radio. .

[@zsi]

I don't know if such a thing exists, but I am looking for a handheld radio that can receive on all frequencies under 1 Ghz (or higher if possible) and be able to transmit on voice channels. My primary interests are mistly to just listen like an SDR for fun, like police or satellites, but also have a radio I can transmit on in an emergency.

[@HamRadio2]

Not that I know of..

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Thats nice btech support is in the usa and same with baofeng Tech

[@aaronkopp2008]

BTech GMRS Pro is a rebadged-GMRS dedicated VGC Vero vr-n75 released in 2021.

[@HamRadio2]

That's....not even close to being true.

[@MrMiniPilote]

So I applied for my GRMS license after listening to many of your programs. Your my top ham and GRMS content supplier. Thanks for the content and information.

[@thomashernandez4027]

How much was the lisence?

[@terrarecon]

@@thomashernandez4027 it is now $35

[@EbonySeraphim]

I casually thought it was cute that SHTF was some technical acronym that could be reinterpreted as "shit hit the fan," then looked it up and realized...it actually does mean that.

[@YU5CF-sv2cq]

I like to watch videos when professionals post and know what to present. August 2nd I make order KGUV 9GX and I'm happy I can't wait even I'm still learning about GMRS radio but I think the radio is a top. the best radio on the market right now. Good video 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@digitaldreamer5481]

My TOP GMRS HT is my Baofeng A58s tri-bander. Unfortunately, this HT isn’t manufactured anymore. Now they have the BF-A58s, which is 1 watt instead of 2 on LOW, and only 5 watts instead of 10 watts on HIGH for 2m & 220mhz, only 5 on UHF. The issue I have with GMRS HT’s is that they are advertised as 5 watts but only transmits at 3 watts if you are lucky. The first one from BTECH with the BlueTooth sounds great while driving, I’m all for anything handsfree these days. Police officers tend to mistake ham radio ht’s as cell phones and try to give you a ticket under the Electronic Distracted Driving Law here in Hawaii. I already beat one ticket a couple years ago because ham operators under the law here are considered first responders like Police, Fire and EMS. Just mail in a copy of your FCC license and a straight forward explanation of the circumstance and bingo, dismissed with prejudice! 👍 Aloha!

[@bettersaferadio]

Only the cheaper GMRS HTs under-deliver on power. Try a Wouxun like the UV9G PRO or UV9GX and you'll be very happy with the output. :)

[@flexvision2000]

The Motorola T800 also has that feature to where you can use the Bluetooth mesh texting app from smartphone to the radio like a packet radio.

[@melb92154]

Hi Ham Radio 2.0, these are my TOP! I have the Wouxun KG-UV9G pro. My KG-UV9GX has been on B/O since May and s/b here next week. The pro is an excellent radio and its reception is amazing. It can pick up frequencies all over theUS and Canada. Chirp has all the frequencies for the Wouxun to be downloaded to. Most channels are in the software to be added. I also own the BTech GMRS pro. I only have one right now. The other one was damaged in transit. The app is easy to use, the reception could be better. When my Wouxun is on say channels 19 the BTech has a hard time tuning in on the frequency. When I get the mate to it (5 week b/o) I will test the texting. So I totally agree on your picks. I have been into all types of radios since the late 1970’s and am amazed at how the interest in GMRS and HAM has exploded. I do have my GMRS licenses.

[@HamRadioAdventures]

Thank you so much for this video. Just what I was looking for!

[@HamRadio2]

Great!

[@randyfears415]

My top. What gmrs radio would you recommend to use while out riding side by side with a group would like to have ear pcs.

[@UGADawg]

Top! I currently use a Baofeng UV-9G and a Wouxon 805G. Happy with both.

[@HamRadio2]

Those are both good

[@timothyfour8245]

I have 2 of the TOP 3 mentioned here. BTECH Pro and KG-935G. both of these are great in their own ways. My TOP pick is the BTECH Pro I really like the ability to send and receive location. My wife and I love biking and hiking. I'm more of a risk taker. Basically, I do a lot of bad idea stuff and sometimes find myself in sticky situations. Being able to send my location is a good backup if needed. Texting can also be good when silence is needed.

[@46camper50]

So far my “Top” GMRS radio is the Wouxun KG805G GMRS radio. It out classes my Retevis RT76P & my BTECH v1 radios. It even performs better then my new BTECH V2 GMRS radio.

[@bettersaferadio]

If you like the 805G, you might really like the KG-916 GMRS. ;)

[@BowWowPewPewCQ]

Top. I'm having a tough time with this one as I look to buy a few. The Btech features like Bluetooth, USB-C charging, position reporting etc. is attractive. I wonder about if the performance advantage of a superhet radio is worth a now 15 week wait not to mention the price difference and the lower functionality.

[@johnwilson9303]

Love the look of the KG-UV9GX. I have the KG-UV9G Pro and absolutely love it!

[@OutlawVCH]

TOP GMRS HT well I don't have one that is why I'm watching this to gather info to evaluate and decide what to purchase.

[@alvinowens2328]

Top of the morning sir! Lol I’m a new Jeeper and have learned that a 2-way radio is important. Trying to decide between CB & GMRS. Apparently GMRS is the go to these days. What do you recommend? Also if I decide to go GMRS what antenna do you suggest? I’m very new to the GMRS world so I’m trying to learn it. Thnx for your time and also for your videos.

[@Microbc]

I believe that the KG-UV9GX is the only one of the three that is a superheterodyne radio instead of the SOC radios that the other two use.

[@Chrisfortier1]

Top radio for me is my Retivis which I use for work and bug out gear.

[@benchampion4086]

Top GMRS HT The Better Safe sounds good.

[@cbtaylor10]

Nice selection of radios and a good review. 'Top'.

[@philipstaite4775]

I have a pair of Radioddity GMRS HTs. I wish I had some excuse to upgrade because in a direct comparison any one of the 3 you mention here would come out on "top." For now though my GMRS HTs are only used while hiking.

[@lauriepalmeira7519]

I like the sounds of the new B-Tech GMRS radio! I think I might need one!! Been usings a few Radioddity GM-30's for awhile now. Can never have too many radios though! Love your videos and topics. TOP! W1RCY

[@anduril328]

Clearly the top gmrs radio is the one you have. After that its probably a Wouxon or if you're cheap a UV5R

[@MS-1994]

Have you reevaluated these or any new ones? I'm interested in the BTECH BMRS PRO for its many features, but other reviewers say it has horrible range.

[@billruttan117]

Top GMRS HT: Off-topic, but could you comment on the use of a dedicated Scanner, as compared to the ability of GMRS and HAM Radios to scan through their programmed channels?

[@aaronmoore6373]

What is the TOP gmrs handheld with the HIGHEST output wattage? I’m wanting something more than 5 to 5.5. Thanks!

[@mattbfarmer]

Top!! Have two BTech’s on order. Hopefully be here in a few weeks.

[@raykiii]

Top question from me is will a transmition interrupt FM broadcast like it does on a Baofeng? You didn't say.

[@RebeccaTiffany1]

Can I Bluetooth the Brecht to my Bronco car and hear through my car speakers?

[@gray5627]

Top choices! I am liking all three, but will probably go for the BetterSafeRadio Wouxun. Hope they get some in soon. Thanks for sharing! :-)

[@OnAirVoice]

Top! Well the only one I have is the 935 and I like it so….

[@RookieLock]

Pretty cool to see a GMRS radio with an app that can send data !

[@rescueseven]

Wow, did I just watch a GMRS vid from top to bottom?!?! It's funny, lately I have been pretty much splitting my radio time 50/50 between GMRS and amateur.

[@bobz1962]

"top" video of the day and great information. I us the rugged gmrs radios for my atv/motorbike comms. do you have any thoughts on the rugged brand?

[@HamRadio2]

Thanks

[@kawasakirob4638]

i have the BTech GMRS Pro ... if wait is too long from BTech ... i can let you use it for review purposes ... it is my favorite GMRS radio - that i own

[@kawasakirob4638]

top

[@HamRadio2]

thanks but I have one now

[@Daddygus]

Top, I’m new to this stuff so I haven’t picked one yet.

[@jaubrey7257]

The Wouxun KG-UV9GX

[@single_cam9199]

Can you review the garmin Rino 755T it says it’s gmrs….. 20mile "perfect condition” I can’t find any real vid on the radio side of it there all about the maps….. is it really a FRS?.. also it says nothing about repeater capability’s? If it is real gmrs and has hidden menu repeat this would be light years ahead real time weather radar I’m stuck on two this and the midland gxt 67pro

[@HamRadio2]

I'll look to see how much they cost

[@MrCablecowboy73]

Top GMRS HT. I don't understand the point of 900 channels when GMRS is limited bandwidth and defined channels. Seems overkill. You didn't say "how many fars" does it do.....

[@HamRadio2]

Most of those channels are for monitoring business band, fire, police, EMS, etc. I don't do fars...

[@Bugkiller991]

@@HamRadio2 Can’t do fars, that is someone else’s top line. 😂. I’ve got a Wouxun 905 and 9 pro. Both good radios. Happy with them

[@DanielHallmark]

Another reason for multiple channels is to program different GMRS repeater tones if you travel. Some radios only allow you to program one tone for each repeater input channel so you have to reprogram the radio if you travel where there are other repeaters using the same channel but with a different tone.

[@KGB-FSB]

Most EMS and Police are P25, UHF n VHF is fading away with public saftey

[@HamRadio2]

@@KGB-FSB UHF and VHF are bands, while P25 is a mode. Lots of police and fire use P25 or DMR on the UHF band.

[@dawn4833]

Hey Jason, do you know why these are a 5 week back order? Is it a parts, a political, or a demand thing?

[@thebnbaldwin]

Got mine in one week. Back in stock.

[@brad2119]

I like the new btech radio. I don't have one but like all the neat new features it has. I wish my area had a gmrs community.

[@markallan4849]

Your 7% savings at BSR only works on 100 dollars or more. So no radio accessories. You did say 7% on anything at BSR.

[@The07059]

6:43 it's "歐訊/欧讯" ，I don't why it's start with W, but the Chinese pronunciation is not start with W, just "ouxun", Ou Xun. 🤣🤣🤣

[@lesterwillison38]

i likes the top 3 gmrs

[@HamRadio2]

Thanks

[@davidsheehy5310]

Top WRPD681 Greeley Colorado

[@chuck9333]

I am looking for farthest transmit and low price.

[@HamRadio2]

Those 2 kinda don't go together.

[@JB007Rules2]

The problem with the btech Pro is that you CANNOT use texting / aprs through repeaters!!!!!!! Ughhhh!!!

[@HamRadio2]

The radio isn't capable of APRS. Not texting through repeaters is a limitation of the repeater, not the radio

[@johno4238]

Top !

[@mikesenchy6055]

Cool 😎 top

[@toml.8210]

Only a native Chinese person can say those Chinese names like Xi, and Wouxun properly. My BF GMRS HT can receive the Ham bands, so I use that, and I keep a cheap HMRS HT for simplex, WB, etc.

[@K6TJO]

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[@jeffccr3620]

Why No yaesu

[@HamRadio2]

Ask Yaesu - they don't make GMRS radios.

[@kylezeringue5673]

Jason, fee is now $35.

[@HamRadio2]

Yep, I did a video about that when it changed

[@myself7630]

To bad btechs Customer service is worse than china's. Disgrace to my great state

[@palehorse7377]

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; *or abridging the freedom of speech,* or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

[@HamRadio2]

Requiring a license to use a specific frequency isn't an infringement on free speech

[@fbswampfox]

@@HamRadio2 if for some reason (however random) you don’t qualify or can’t afford it then it is. I’m sure the argument of “if you can afford the radio you can afford the license” will pop up. However, it’s a matter of principle. The Founding Fathers knew if you give govt an inch they’ll take a mile.

[@HamRadio2]

@@fbswampfox No, I disagree. Freedom of Speech doesn't cover what you can and can't afford. Nor does ONE type of license (GMRS) prevent you from using other types of radios on different frequencies. You are free to say whatever you want to, but no one promised you a megaphone with which to say it.

[@CensoredNotSilent]

@@HamRadio2 I disagree

[@HamRadio2]

@@CensoredNotSilent As is your right.

[@user-vh3of5ep5g]

It is a china made radio : VGC VR N75

[@paaao]

I'm sorry, but the btech's and boafengs have absolute garbage filtering. They go deaf in almost every "real" situation. Without an inline pass band filter, I've confirmed and showed multiple people time and time again. If you set a baofeng ht or mobile side by side with a slightly higher costing ht or mobile, and send someone off into the world to call out until they get below about S5. You can have the SQL set to zero, and you will hear nothing but static at a certain point, while the higher cost radio will continue to RX just as it should. Those wideband chip designs are total garbage. If you truly needed to hear someone in a situation, and couldn't because you wanted to spend $60 on a handheld instead of $100, it's not worth it. I had a friend with his baofeng standing next to me, and he couldn't talk to our buddy simplex, or hear a repeater that I could no problem with a slightly higher costing HT. He has never purchased another wideband chip radio since. Pure garbage.

[@ernestrichardson40]

You didn't mention anything about the power on the uv9x shame on you!

[@jeffreywhitney]

secret word: notarubicon

[@jeffreywhitney]

If you suggest kg1000g but don't or wont talk about it.. Since you state you were listening to it but won't discuss it. Pack your yap and go home. I know we are all wishing.

[@stevest.martin3940]

I’m trying to find a reason to buy another HT KG6VVO

[@GCLEM92]

Top I got into radios with GMRS, I just got my Tech licenses this past week and applied for my vanity call sign! 73, KF0KIR

[@YU5CF-sv2cq]

If I order WOUXUN KG-UV9GX this radio How long can I receive it🤔👍

[@ivandubinsky1857]

I like the way you talk about radio services other than ham radio without disparaging any of them, unlike another KZbinr I could, but won't, name. I always find your videos informative and entertaining. Ivan VE7IVN

[@HamRadio2]

Thanks

[@KF0ICI]

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