I listen to NOAH on my F8HP for weather updates all the time

@HamRadioInAction

4 жыл бұрын

Great catch, I totally whiffed on NOAA weather radio. 162.200 - 162.550 www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/coverage/station_listing.html

@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY

4 жыл бұрын

Ham Radio In Action WEATHER RADIO CANADA 162.4 - 162.55 MHz + 161.65 and 161.775 MHz for marine weather

@vermontsmostobesetubaplaye1988

4 жыл бұрын

@@HamRadioInAction is there any way to get NOAA in Europe?

@vermontsmostobesetubaplaye1988

4 жыл бұрын

@@stereotypedmoped8081 what is that

@vermontsmostobesetubaplaye1988

4 жыл бұрын

@@stereotypedmoped8081 ok, thanks. I really wanted to listen to it.

The more I learn about radio the less I know

@HamRadioInAction

4 жыл бұрын

That’s what’s great about this hobby.

@indridcold8433

4 жыл бұрын

It seems to be always changing. It uses technolgy dating back to the advent of radio all the way to today and a little beyond modern. I would become an amateur radio operator but can not afford the HF equipment. There's is where my interest lays. The VHF and UHF equipment is very affordable and it is very easy to get surplus equipment from other services and easy to convert them to amateur radio. I do this often for people that pay me. But HF equipment is super expensive, has large antennas, and there is almost no surplus equipment on that band that can be converted to the amateur radio bands. Whenever I convert surplus radio equipment, it is almost always VHF and UHF. I have only converted two surplus radios from a different HF service to amateur radio and they were both really old. You almost have to buy new equipment for HF. The used HF equipment is almost as expensive as the new. Thus, there is little reason to buy used.

@indridcold8433

4 жыл бұрын

@clintb78 Real numbers run on the x-axis. They start on zed and go to infinity in both the negative and positive direction of x. (horizontal) Imaginary numbers run on the y axis. They start on zero and move on the y-axis in both the Imaginary negative and Imaginary positive direction. (vertical). In both instances zed, or zero, is the starting point.

@nagaviper1169

4 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain.

@ihatesmartphones

4 жыл бұрын

Indrid Cold you can just get the technician class license. And just get vhf and uhf radios

2:14 police fire rescue 3:10 aprs 5:10 commercial FM 5:50 FRS GMGRS 8:00 vhf uhf radio

@aesthetic8780

7 ай бұрын

Ty

I've enjoyed listening in to the folks out there riding the waves recently and one thing I've noticed is all these operators seem like amazing people. It's interesting to listen in on all types of things but sometimes I just like listening to the cordial interactions between fellow operators.

@HamRadioInAction

4 жыл бұрын

I agree

You're videos are down to earth and explain things that are actually useful and a lot of people who have been in this hubby for a while forget that newbies like me don't know.

@paleskinnybones

4 ай бұрын

Me too, I love this hubby❤

Every Baofeng review/tutorial on KZread: _"First of all, you need a lice..."_ Me watching my 15th review of a Baofeng: *_forward arrow clicking noises_*

@OMACMedicFiveZero

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah.. need.. sure. 😂. I have the uv82hp. Get one and just enjoy it. Ill take my licenses eventually but i enjoy listening to the frequencies

@indridcold8433

4 жыл бұрын

I set them up a lot for local businesses, amateur radio operators, and some emergency services in the rural community I reside. I do not have an amateur radio license either. But I enjoy setting up the radios, even more powerful base stations for the main buildings. I like climbing antenna towers, making antennas, making high current power supplies, antenna tuners, and the such. I am rather a radio head. I just do not have an amateur radio license because my interests lay in HF. There is little HF surplus equipment that can be converted to HF amateur radio bands. I can find VHF and UHF surplus equipment that is easily convertible to amateur radio bands all day. But hf is different. Hf equipment is very expensive both used and new. The antennas are huge also. Since hf is not within my budget, I do not bother getting an amateur radio license. I just keep making conversions for others, climbing towers, qmkning antennas and listening in on my communication scanner with a rooftop antenna on my home. You do not have to be an amateur radio operator to enjoy radio, but it helps. It is just VHF and UHF is not my interest.

@GruntProof

4 жыл бұрын

I don't care what they say, if you're on the same GMRS channels that every Motorolla uses, you don't need a freakin license

@indridcold8433

4 жыл бұрын

@@GruntProof It is not enforced anyway. I hear all manner of radio traffic on the 22 channels. The FRS walkie talkies are maximum of 2 watts and the GMRS are maximum 5 watt walkie talkies. But I hear people using 5 watt that surely have no license at all. The only way to tell is that you hear them brag about it being 5 watts. I guess as long as they stay off the repeaters, it is not enforced. It is rather like speed limit 55 in a rural road with no traffic. 55 can be stretched out to 70 with little consequence in rural roads.

@jplacido9999

4 жыл бұрын

Please, understand: Reporting people without a license is like reporting people without a driver's license. Is it better to wait until someone has a accident or start jamming the fire service before acting ? Of course, using a Baofeng cheap radio on FRS, GMRS or MURS its like driving a modified car: doesn't mean you in for a crash against another car, but you can allways have trouble with law enforcement. If a non licenced person as a radio with TX capability, and tells you he is not going to transmit, ever, is like a guy having a unlicenced gun and telling you that he will never, ever, shoot someone. What I mean is that, at least the guy who is licenced knows the rules, and with a litle bit of incentive by ecthics, and fines, the chances of wrongdoing are smaller.

Wow, thanks man, I’m going to get a uv5r and my license and I’ve been researching on KZread, you are the first person to mention disabling transmission, thanks so much! Now I’m your latest subscriber!!! Keep making vids, Bud

Also, we got my son a 4-pack of Uniden radios that operate on FRS/GMRS channels 1-22. He uses them with neighbors in the woods out back. I was under the impression it is legal to transmit on these channels with the Baofeng at under 2 Watts. Ya. We eavesdrop sometimes. It's all good fun. It's more of a prepper setup for me, and fun for the boys.

@nimblehealer199

10 ай бұрын

As long as they only stay on channels 8-14, and use low power. But those radios should automatically set the power to low on those channels

If you are in coastal areas you can listen to marine VHF ,Ch 16 -156.800 and Ch 22A -157.100

Not only excellent information about the *Baofeng* Radio but your camera work should not go unnoticed, you tackled both with ease... LM

FRS and GMRS are not monitored very often by the FCC and are impossible to enforce or control

Pressing the ptt button on a police freq will NOT transmit onto that freq unless You have programmed the repeater shift offset and the dtmf tone for that repeater. Still good practice though to disable it. We as hams need to spread accurate and helpful info

@lifeisamatrix5960

4 жыл бұрын

Why we lock our systems to aes p25 which I'm doing. The quantars in my area will only be p25 by Feb. Radio reference I seen many purchase g5s, whatever to hear but they are gonna cry come Feb. You can thank Chinese cheap Amazon radios to streaming for this choice most will be going to.

@YoYo_818

6 ай бұрын

This right here. If you look up your local emergency frequencies you're just going to get the RX frequency for them that you would plug into a scanner for example. No tones or offset so keying up on that frequency accidentally isn't going to do a darn thing. If you're still nervous about it then just turn duplex off for those channels on your UV-5R which will essentially disable transmitting.

I have these for our UHF cb, no license required. The VHF band requires a license in Australia. I like the manual programming. Yes emergency services here have gone digital. I can also recharge these on my 12 vdc car system in the bush. Use these all the time. Really like the dual channel function. People may bash this radio, but it is affordable, and from my experience, do the job very well for my needs. Thank you. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

@nimblehealer199

10 ай бұрын

Back in the day, until the late sixties, you had to have a license to use CB, here in the States.

Great radio voice. That looks like a beautiful park. I just bought the gmrs version. Good stuff thank you.

You lost me at "get your license"

@RalphyLopez

3 ай бұрын

😂😂 same

2:41 tho when he almost tripped

@HamRadioInAction

4 жыл бұрын

I tripped at that same spot last week and fell. That root is now my enemy.

@limitlesspotential9599

3 жыл бұрын

@@HamRadioInAction LOL happens to the best of us

Good information. I haven’t programmed FRS or GMRS yet; I’ll do that this week.

Not licened yet, so all of this is new to me. Thank you for taking the time to "dumb it down" for people like me. Example: The way you describe APRS I now understand that it's pretty much like the old computer dial up modem. Not in speed, but in function. Sounds that go beep boop and bleep get translanted into data.

@HamRadioInAction

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you got something out of it, that's why I do it. Find a test session in your area, circle it on your calendar, hit up hamstudy.org and take the test. You can do it, and you won't regret it. Reply here when you get your ticket. There is so much to do in this hobby. Catch you in the logbook.

@900milesfromnormal3

4 жыл бұрын

@@HamRadioInAction BTW, how do I disable the PTT button so I don't accidently do something stupid?

@HamRadioInAction

4 жыл бұрын

I've seen 3D print case designs that cover it. But the best way is to use a programming cable, use a program called Chrip and program the freqs you want to listen to. You can select an option on each to disable transmit or TX. That will make sure you cannot transmit on the programmed freqs.

@nimblehealer199

10 ай бұрын

​@@900milesfromnormal3chirp

You forgot listening to ISS when they pass over you(if they transmitting) frequency 145.800. you'll need the app ISS detector to track the space station.

@HamRadioInAction

4 жыл бұрын

Check out part 2

@orion310591RS

4 жыл бұрын

@@HamRadioInAction link???

Great video. Thank you. Just getting into HAM and working on getting the Technician license to start. But love listening to traffic. Advice to find a local club is golden. Found one near me with weekly meetings. Was able to get myself invited. 😁

@nimblehealer199

10 ай бұрын

The Tech exam is really easy. I passed mine on the first try. I used, and still use, Ham Radio Prep, and Ham Study

Your should have included MURS with GMRS/FRS. There are interesting things on there from conversations to people's security systems and other automated devices. I have also used the Baofeng in stores. It has actually helped me find a cashier opening before everyone else and helped me jump to the front of the queue. Really nice during the holiday season. You should also have included Life flight, ambulance services, and fire departments. Many have not switched to digital even in areas the police have.

@user-rz4qv9qg9y

8 ай бұрын

Although you can transmit frs and gmrs on the uv5r it is not legal because the uv5r is a jam radio. The odds are pretty slim for anyone caring about it though.

@jmr

8 ай бұрын

@@user-rz4qv9qg9y This is about listening. No one mentioned transmitting.

@gregharris8897

7 ай бұрын

you listen to security systems and other automated devices?

@jmr

7 ай бұрын

@@gregharris8897 I haven't heard any in a while but clearly one of my neighbors was using a MURS security system. I used to hear the various zones set off. I see another neighbors security system in the 433Mhz band but that's digital.

I've listened to five different videos about the Baofeng UV-5R radio trying to get information on the "banning" of these devices by the FCC. What I know about radios you could roll into a ball down the edge of a razor blade and it'd look like a BB rolling down a 4-lane highway. BUT . . . . you're the first of the five that didn't try to blow smoke up my skirt. You also said WHY these radios are non-qualifying. Oh, and you're the first to pronounce Baofeng correctly. :) Well done on the video!! Thanks for your efforts.

passed my tech and general exams just a few hours ago.....

@WarrenAkerman

4 жыл бұрын

Don Sadler CONGRATS MAN AND WELCOME DE ZS6AKW

@kerron_

4 жыл бұрын

wow cool

@ferdifresh8464

4 жыл бұрын

👍

@HamRadioInAction

4 жыл бұрын

congrats, welcome to the hobby. Catch you in the logbook!

@indridcold8433

4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations. Start with a great antenna. The transceiver can be as basic as possible. But the antenna is king. I set up many stations for others. They sometimes use old converted surplus equipment from the 1980s. But with a good antena, it will transmit very far. I am not an amateur radio operator. I am not licensed. But I am often paid to convert surplus VHF and UHF equipment to amateur radio bands. I am also paid to make high current power supplies, amplifiers, antennas, and manual antenna tuners. The single best component on the station is the antenna.

One nasty thing i learned from my UV5R is if you like to listen to it with a headset on, plugging in the headset while the radio is on will make it transmit, which will disrupt conversations on frequency you are listening to. You have to turn the radio off before plugging anything in the kenwood style connector.

@exgenica

4 жыл бұрын

The manual I've got recommends power-off ANY time you connect/disconnect anything to the radio. Regardless... You can use CHIRP or manually program the radio so that it won't do that. There are some youtube vids on programming to prevent transmitting (same as setting it up as "receive only"). The manual should also provide the info but it's not as easy to interpret. Using an earphone-only device instead of a combination speaker/microphone headset might also make a difference. Make sure it's jack will electrically match up with the larger socket however. It just won't need any electrical connections except those for the ""speaker".

@exgenica

4 жыл бұрын

There's another "Transmit" surprise with the radio series. If you enable the ALARM (pressing and holding the "Call" button for a couple seconds), you can accidentally cause the radio to transmit. To avoid this, make sure the MENU is properly setup. Set, "32 AL-MOD" is set to "SITE". If it's set to "TONE" or "CODE" then the radio will also transmit while it's siren is putting out the alarm. That's not only power-wasting but a real problem if the person isn't licensed. With the "32 AL-MOD" item set to "SITE" it will just flash the LED and sound the audible siren when you trigger the ALARM function.

@indridcold8433

4 жыл бұрын

The F8HP, a revised 8 watt version of the UV5R addressed that issue. It also has a quieter receive.

Just got my first Baofeng--BF-F8HP--can I listen into police scanners and such. I'm still exploring --what should I be looking at or where should I learn. The manual for this thing sucks. I am going camping this weekend and would love to listen in around the campfire.

@HamRadioInAction

3 жыл бұрын

Radioreference dot com may offer more things for you to listen to you. If you’re interested in transmitting find a local ham radio club and reach out to them. They will probably offer classes and or tests.

You can also listen to business band, department store employees, security guards, etc. Find out who is getting busted for shoplifting. If you have the radio concealed and an earpiece in, you can see if security is suspecting you of something as well. One time, I was even able to listen in to a fast food drive thru.

@lifeisamatrix5960

4 жыл бұрын

Wal mart is rolling out dtr non default now. Itll be mute of time before most retailers go to it as it's what shops are recommending.

Thanks so much for this! I just got this radio, a complete surprise, from my munchkin. Radio and scanners have always been an interest, I've just never delved into it. Until today, when I was actually presented with a radio. I found your video and it was a great help! I absolutely did not know the restrictions until watching this, and then went to lookup the relevant laws. Thank you!! I want to listen, not cause anyone issues with my ignorance lol. Thanks again, subbed!!

Our county did that. However, I was surprised to learn that the local medical helicopters use regular VHF. I suppose when you are in the air, line of sight does the trick! Our county fire (we're a very populated county and have a lot of VFDs) broadcasts on UHF in addition to their encoded digital. Some agencies, such as forestry still use VHF. But, almost everybody does use trunked systems.

Should also mention that you can listen and talk to ham satellites. Also listen to the ISS. If real lucky even talk to ISS but you will need a better antenna to talk. Do need to look up how to talk to ISS and satellites.

@frankmurphy503

4 жыл бұрын

FM Satellites! UV-5R can receive the FM satellites even with the antenna shown on your unit in the video. Amateur license holders can make 2 way contacts using a simple homemade directional antenna. Note: UV-5R is one of the few handhelds available for less than $400 that can be programmed for VHF transmit/UHF receive or vice versa as required for 2 way FM satellite contacts. Also, ISS transmits Slow Scan TV from time to time which can be decoded by a phone app such as Robot36 (Android) or SS SLOW SCAN TV (iOS).

@indridcold8433

4 жыл бұрын

It is very easy to listen to the International Space Station on 145.800 FM wide. No special equipment is needed. I do not have an amateur radio license. But I live to listen.

@Dont_stay_long_k077

4 жыл бұрын

For the £ they aren't a radio to worry over like a Kenwood or Yaesu HT , they do what they say on the tin , I just ordered a Yaaa771??? That was a only 4 uk pounds

@Shuss3539

4 жыл бұрын

"Specifically, if you have a radio that was sold as a dual-service FRS/GMRS radio and it is limited to the channels and power limits provided under the “Data” tab on this page, then that device can be operated as an FRS device without a licensing requirement. " From the FCC website. www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/family-radio-service-frs. My interpretation is that I can use the Boefeng if I remain within the channels and power.

@jfrtbikgkdhjbeep9974

4 жыл бұрын

@@frankmurphy503 amazinnng ✌😊

Hi Brian, So I'm trying to understand. These Baofengs would not be a good choice to connect with family as it does not have FRS ? or does it have FRS and each member needs a Ham license ? I'm new to radio world and trying to figure out options. Thanks in advance.

@HamRadioInAction

3 жыл бұрын

If you want to use FRS, buy FRS certified radios. The UV-5r requires a license to transmit on the ham bands and is not allowed to transmit outside those.

I would include noaa, urban search and rescue, maritime, state police emergency, national prepper simplex. Other than that, this is a solid beginner's guide kudos for mentioning radio reference and repeater book. Can also I clue mygmrs since you mentioned gmrs/frs :)

You might wanna add that your “radio that cannot do a lot” costs $30. It’s a great radio for the price

@LuisAcosta65

3 жыл бұрын

I actually got mine for $19. Couldn't believe. But it works.

@gunzmith29r

3 жыл бұрын

@@LuisAcosta65 me too from ebay

Hello sir I have a boafeng 8 watts handheld . My question is do I set my radio to lower power or keep it at 8 watts using a repeater

@chipjohnsonkdust5863

Жыл бұрын

If you are still wondering about power, the golden rule is to use the least that will do the job.

Hey dude, I love yer videos. I think my first Ham radio will be a Baofeng radio. I used to live in Jonesboro, GA, before I moved to TN.

I have the UV-8HP. As a member of local law enforcement, it does come in handy

My hand held should be here tomorrow. Just received my technicians license and have never even listened to ham before. Hope to have some fun learning!

@funkycool

Жыл бұрын

It's just a FCC policy, not a law. Federal agents wont be repelling from the trees to arrest you if you do.

I listen to NOAA weather and when I am at the beach I monitor marine frequencies.

@jmr

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, and Skyward nets!!

@moreofjosem5363

4 жыл бұрын

Never know when a tsunami might hit or one of them sketchy really giant waves that come out of nowhere

@jmr

4 жыл бұрын

@@moreofjosem5363 You mean rouge waves. That's an interesting phenomenon. Unfortunately those can't be forecast so he will need to use his radio to call for help if it gets him.

I have one and I use it all the time. I’m licensed both for gmrs and ham.

Railroad communication is #1 for me.

@indridcold8433

4 жыл бұрын

I live next to a railroad. Since I live in a very rural area, there is not a lot to find to listen. Railroad is a beehive of activity.

@jfrtbikgkdhjbeep9974

4 жыл бұрын

sweeet .. good to know ,, i doubt many new users even know about that Tx

Im a Firefighter in my town and the Fire and EMS broadcast on digital AND analog here

@lifeisamatrix5960

4 жыл бұрын

As a system manager these radios have no business on public safety. This is why I am utilizing 100 percent p25 come Feb with aes on all our channels. We have caught folks keying up randomly to fire staff trying to use them on active scenes. With our new system it won't be issue. Public works we have them set to go encrypted with ras on nxdn.

@Texasmilitarydepartmentvid9654

4 жыл бұрын

Most Police & Fire Departments have a Trunk System where the Civil Air Patrol, State Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Civil Defense, NOAA, FEMA, Red Cross and MARS can communicate with them for Search & Rescue it would screw up our Search & Rescue operations if they switched over to Sattlelight Communications wich is what allot of departments and the military is doing .

Great info and awesome scenery!

@coochykilla

4 жыл бұрын

Youre a hotty with a Body😍

@zacharyruben1852

3 жыл бұрын

@@coochykilla you’re weird with a beard 🧔

Yes you can hear simplex signals from a few miles away and far signals from FRS/ GMRS frequencies, Ham radio repeaters, weather frequencies, etc

I've been trying to find a class and test to get my license. But they haven't been happening in Edgefield, SC

@MarvinBowen

4 жыл бұрын

There are lots of test online. Use free study websites like ham study.

Ok I have a bf-f8hp radio and our sheriff's department is supposedly on 150.000 to 160.000 frequency not sure of the exact one at this point but I know I just can't look it up right now. My problem is when I put in the frequency it gets traffic like people are taking but all it does is make noise and it shows it is getting a strong signal. My question is is the bf-f8hp a analog radio and they are using digital or are they using a trunked system. I don't think it's trunked as I thought that is in the 800.000 range but I would like to know.

I use this for scanner in my area just fine. I'm a volunteer firefighter so I can hear what's happing before the call comes works great for me

@indridcold8433

4 жыл бұрын

I also set the Baofeng BF-F8HP with the volunteer fire brigade frequencies. The little radio is tough as nails. The antenna is a bit feeble and I ordered new ones that are more rugged and for just one frequency range so they will not be so long. They love them. Meanwhile, their purpose made Motorola walkie talkies costing nearly eight times more, have a much shorter battery life, much heavier and bigger, and have less power. They do have a better stock antenna though. But they do not fit the Baofengs. Rural fire needs the FM for the added range and penetration. It is likely the rural communities will never go to digital for the benefits it offers. There is a place for digital and a place for analogue. They are not interchangeable in all aspects.

I have two (2) of the BaoFeng UV-5R Dual Band Two Way radios. Am I allowed to use these radios to communicate with my family or do i need a license? I just need them for stuff like camping trips and communication in the house while my wife is upstairs and I am down in the basement. Is it legal for me and my family to use them in the home or camping trips?

@HamRadioInAction

4 жыл бұрын

FCC rules say you need a ham license to transmit on most frequencies and the rest you can’t transmit on even with a license (FRS GMRS Business Emergency)

@starttofinishpodcasting3721

4 жыл бұрын

@@HamRadioInAction Most frequencies? So there are some frequencies that i dont need a HAM license for?

@HamRadioInAction

4 жыл бұрын

No, you need a license to press PTT button.

@markhall9007

2 жыл бұрын

Just use the damn radios already. These idiots act like it’s their own nerdy little club. They can’t track you, duh.

I programmed fifteen of the Baofeng water resistant versions for the local volunteer fire brigade. They love Baofeng walkie talkies. For their station base unit, they have a TYT TH-9800 Plus. I programmed that also. I set up their tower, their antenna, and their channels. They love it.

@Majestiicc12

4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome grats! I am new to all this, and just picked up a radio today! I don't suppose you'd be willing to spare a moment of time and humble me with maybe a couple links to get started with programming this? I've started the process, downloaded, installed, and plugged in the radio. I always save the default lists to my desktop just in case lol. I'm very ignorant of these things. Chirps seems terribly complicated, and I would rather not mess anything up. I'm sure there are others besides Chirp? In any case, you sound more than apt to do this sort of thing, so... Figured I'd reach out and ask 😆

@lifeisamatrix5960

4 жыл бұрын

These radios have NO business in public safety. Why I am locking down our system in Feb to p25 fully strapped across board. Public works is getting nxdn with ras and aes.

@indridcold8433

4 жыл бұрын

@@lifeisamatrix5960 It is a very rural community. They have no troubles with them. The volunteer fire brigade loves them. The hospital does as well. I am expecting a call, soon, to set up another station for an ambulance shuttle service. FM is needed for the extra range it offers over digital and affordability. There are very long stretches of distance between homes and businesses through lots of hills, trees, and valleys.

@sean1121970

4 жыл бұрын

@@lifeisamatrix5960 I know what you mean! I just staticed a 4mzw to 830 strapped across the girder on trip octave bridge dial tone! It's a bit fluxtatious but the woob is crastius!

@dannypittman4766

2 жыл бұрын

We purchased 12 of the UV-82c versions of the Baofeng radios. This particular model radio is part 90 certified. Our fire and EMS still uses VHF analog. An extremely hilly terrain VHF works much better than digital. Also the cost benefit of these radios over a digital or p25 radio is massive. You're looking at a cost of $1,000 or more per HT vs about $70 for a UV-82c radio and an upgraded antenna.

Thanks for the video. We sometimes have police helicopters over our neighborhood. I'd like a way to hear what's going on in case a perpetrator is getting near our land, or buildings. Sounds like trunked systems may be no-go, but if the choppers are using vhf or uhf, I may be able to listen.

I just got my Baofeng UV 5R for twenty bucks off eBay. I listen to my FM rock station in my town (we have only one); I listen to the weather (NOAA); I scan, but never hear anything to listen to. I don't know how to do anything else--yet. This thing is fun! Tough, too! It flew off my bike handlebars at about 16mph playing AC/DC, hit the street and skidded for about ten yards. The battery became detached and bounced and rolled. Picked it all up, reattached the battery, turned it on--good as new! The rubber ducky antenna sucks. Got a new one. FM works great. I use this feature most. I listen to radio on the bike, in the car, at work--wherever. I'm a cyclist, and go out alone most of the time. I will set my UV 5R up for road travel, survival excursions (yep, on a bike) and commuting. We've a ham club in my town. I need to get to work studying for my license.

My friend and I who hunt together got these just to talk to. Is that ok?

My uv-5r are GMRS only so I can use them with no worries about upsetting the sensitive HAMS out there. NOAH and FM available also.

Any sites or advice for Aussies looking to find frequencies? South Australia specifically? Can't find anything that the UV-5R can handle.

@HamRadioInAction

4 жыл бұрын

In Australia, they operate CB on UHF - 476.4125 to 477.4125 MHz (inclusive). you can scan that range with UV5R No license required, but I have no idea if the radio qualifies to transmit on CB channels. www.acma.gov.au/licences/citizen-band-radio-stations-class-licence

I don't think I've ever learned so much in 10min before in my life (and I have multiple graduate degrees--well, that might explain a lot). In any case, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

@rainypath96

3 жыл бұрын

How much did your degrees cost?

So you can’t technically use it on frs channels because it has a detachable antenna? But how does anyone else know what radio you are even transmitting on unless you are being vocal about it?

please note your affiliate link for the UV-5R is not for "Baofeng Tech" seller but rather "VITAHUI" seller - is that correct? I thought you mentioned issues with 3rd party vendors and computer software driver issues.

Good video. I just got the radio you were using but I don't have a license yet. I'm in the process of finding out how to get one here in rural Colorado, where I'm 200 miles from the nearest big city, Denver. Maybe I can do it online.

The listings say, RM. How can I tell if the frequency is digital or analog? Also, is there a digital capable BaoFeng?

@primthos7413

4 жыл бұрын

The Type section on RadioReference doesn't tell you digital or analog. Don't quote me but I think there is B, Base M, Mobiles/Handhelds R, Repeaters F, Fixed

@ironkiko

4 жыл бұрын

@@primthos7413 Thanks.

@sebbykaiser6466

4 жыл бұрын

If its mode of FM or NFM, you should be able to operate on them if you are in the frequency range. If its p25, dmr, nxdn, d-star, am, or telm, then no.

@ironkiko

4 жыл бұрын

@@sebbykaiser6466 Thanks. I have the UV5R, so I receive only analog. I'm studying for the technician test, but thinking of getting a police scanner also, because I can't listen to some frequencies on the BaoFeng.

@sebbykaiser6466

4 жыл бұрын

@@ironkiko Yeah baofengs are only good for conversation. Police scanners really open up the hobby.

You forgot the MURS & NOAA frequencies. Great video though... I have the UV-5R and the UV-5X3 Triband. I use the latter as my mobile rig connected to a triband magnet mount antenna. Works great. I good thing about Baofeng... it’s cheap to replace if it gets broken. My triband cost $21 on eBay.

@JaronActual

3 жыл бұрын

MURS 4 and MURS 5 are often used for in-store employee radios at many stores. Use an earpiece and listen in while walking through a store, it can be very entertaining.

Since I first saw this video I have searched hi and low for a place to take the FCC test. The closest place to me is over the spine of the Rocky Mountains, East 200 miles in Denver. Since I live on a ranch 12 miles from the nearest town I've concluded that whatever radio signals are close to me, I can't send or receive them because I would need a huge antenna on my barn. So my Baofeng is a decent little FM receiver. I'm not worried about licensing anymore since my town is in lockdown mode due to the Pandemic.

Can you use this UV5R to listen to and talk on Marine VHF Channels if you have a license? Can you listen to NOAA channels? Thank you!

So where do you enter your license in the radio? Or is it actually not required for the radio to function, just the gov trying to get their cheddar?

MURS in the United States of America, business bands, PMR446 in UK, UHF CB in Australia, National Oceanic And Atmospheric weather, cordless microphones, paramedics, marine radio, ambulance services, local news feeds, tow trucks, railroad authority, and a few other things can be heard on the small transceiver. I hear the local fire brigade also.

If you transmit on FRS frequencies on low power (+-1W) how would they know you have a removable antenna?

Just getting started in Ham radio looks like I found the right guide 👍🏻. Thank you.

I actually have a couple handhelds, two of them being UV-5Rs. Radioreference has quite a few fm frequencies in frequency range in my area. Police in my area use FM on 400 MHz for car-to-car and car-to-dispatcher comms.

When you were referring to the VR-5R not being certified? I was confused. I bought a GRMS license, but will this radio access GRMS with a license and some setting adjustments?? Sorry if this was covered. New to this.

If you had two of these on the same repeater frequency would they be able to communicate with eachother at long distances?

forgot about the railroad. yards, switching, and dispatch. always fun. great radio. nice video.

@HamRadioInAction

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I made a part 2 to this video and include that.

Thank you for your response. I have been taking practice test every day day for the past two weeks the best I have done is 23 right. I am going to keep trying. Again thank.

@exgenica

4 жыл бұрын

Have you seen the HamRadioExam apps by Roy Watson? Very nice separate packages for studying for Tech and General exams. You can review flash-card style, simply read through them, or take simulated tests. Both apps contain ALL the questions and answers that can be on the exams.

@jonathanhandsmusic

4 жыл бұрын

Bodie Miller How would anyone know if you were to transmit without a license? I've heard the FCC is way too busy to worry about people transmitting pirate style.

Repeater book is one good source, so is your local ham club as they have a list of frequencies.

You forgot MURS . Walmarts in my area use 154.57.

@HamRadioInAction

4 жыл бұрын

good catch. thanks for the input.

@nbookie

4 жыл бұрын

We use murs a lot in the n. Houston area. My kids use it a lot as most have no idea it's there. Does not show up on most ham freq charts or on walmart style walkies so it's almost hidden.

@lifeisamatrix5960

4 жыл бұрын

Not for long they are all set to go to dtr series non default talkgrouops with privacy. My local ones already went dtr. I also heard the larger distribution centers struck deal with kenwood for dmr with privacy.

@indridcold8433

4 жыл бұрын

In Canada, MURS is on hold for a bit. There is not enough public interest. However, we do have FRS and GMRS. The Baofeng works well on these frequencies. We can even use it for GMRS transmit.

@indridcold8433

4 жыл бұрын

@@nbookie You can transmit using FM, digital voice, data, sideband, and video, on MURS as well. Canada is thinking of implementing MURS as well. It was placed on hold last year. I hope things hurry up.

So if i basically know how to program channels do i really need to use the USB cable? Pretty much learned by watching KZread tutorials on this model. Another question sometimes the numbers fit but when i enter the final number it says canceled. Is it being blocked?

What app do you use to decode the ARPS?

@djguzman2253

Жыл бұрын

Trying to find that out as well 😅

Scan through the FRS channels ( or just set it to FRS 1 ) on Christmas morning and you'll immediately know which kids in your neighborhood got walkie talkies as gifts.

Is Chirp the only way to program this radio? I can not download it into my mac 10.15.4

@HamRadioInAction

4 жыл бұрын

I don’t have an answer for you. Sorry.

My question is it legal to use the uv-5r for listening without having a license?

@HamRadioInAction

4 жыл бұрын

In the US it is legal to listen.

@moealazzawi374

4 жыл бұрын

@@HamRadioInAction that's what I thought. Even tho there is a ban on these radios? (Sorry I'm just trying to understand the whole FCC ban)

@HamRadioInAction

4 жыл бұрын

The FCC ban is based on being able to transmit on ham, FRS and GRMS frequencies. You are ok to listen to anything with this radio.

@moealazzawi374

4 жыл бұрын

@@HamRadioInAction awesome. Thank you for clearing the air.

I am having a baofeng uv 5r and I cannot quite use it yet. Actually I am really interested in your filming equipment!

FYI the fcc won't do jack if you use the uv5r on gmrs frequencies so yes you can use it are you supposed to no but they wont do anything about it

Dude... THANK YOU so much. I’ve owned these ham radios for a couple years and I just listen to them.. however lately I’ve been thinking there was some sort of loophole where I could use my radio to transmit on my awesome little radio since they were “legal” frequencies. I was just to the point where I’d figured out what to do... it’s kinda spooky actually. Today I was setting it up and watching some videos and saw this and was really impressed with how much I understood what you’d said. I’ve always been into frequencies and waves... Then In 2016 in the flood in Baton Rouge Louisiana I realized how much I DIDNT know . Hit me like a ton of bricks .. then I just whatevered... so thanks for the awesome and to the point kick ass video that literally just completely confirmed everything I had basically figured... hence, the loophole... anyway, yeah I’ve been watching videos and most of he stuff I’ve read over the years is matching up with everything I’m seeing... anyway, thanks for the twist in my road... see ya soon... 😉

@badinage1

3 жыл бұрын

I guess what I’m saying is I didn’t realize I knew as much of this stuff as I do. I’m just now finding great videos on HAM radio and realizing how much value there is in knowing this stuff. Plus I just really dig frequency. Especially interference patterns.... 😉 🐈 Thanks again for the great advice. And the detour...

I remember accidentally pressing my PTT button while listening to NOAA and my radio stopped picking up the station for a while. Neat stuff

All of the law enforcement, ambulance, tow trucks, and other emergency services, including the local city bus, at least where I live, are all on digital now. So nope, cant listen to them on my Baofeng. I tuned my Baofeng F8 to 144.390 and I am hearing packets. Now to decode them I think I need a cable too hook up to my tablet, and a app on said table? Also, a very good video, keep it up. KI7BSL, Clear and 73s!

@HamRadioInAction

4 жыл бұрын

I have cable and it helps, but you don't really need it. You can just use the speaker from your radio and the mic on your phone, tablet or PC. You will decode more packets with a cable but you can get most without. Try it out and reply here with your results. Be sure to turn off RX via internet on your app, or you'll just get all the data from the internet instead of over the air.

Can we get a video on disabled transmitting threw chirp????

Ok I guess I will get this question done first. Thanks for the vid and walk through of such. Radio I will be talking of is the one you have in vid. Subject- Antenna. Clicking the link ( antenna I use ), I do get the page. From there I scroll down to select options blue box. From there I get a page of option. Freq coverage select, connector type, quality. With or without rubber spacer. Don't really know exactly what to select for best. Well, I do just confused. I assume select freq 2m/70cm dual band. Next- connector type I assume for this radio you have is SMA-F or I have to get the adapter you linked and select what at that point on page under connector type? Elastic I assume super and with rubber space would be smart? About all I have in thought before I order such. I will wait till I see reply before I go and buy something and mess up on that page options. I am curious in your own thought with what you have, antenna you have work great?

@HamRadioInAction

4 жыл бұрын

I like the antenna. You should work with the people at Signalstuff to make sure you get the right setup.

0:24 into your video I’m listening to Arden Yard “Union Pacific” in Las Vegas 11 miles away from me with the rubber duck antenna and I hear them CLEAR AS DAY on my Baofeng UV-5R MK5 you just need to know the FREQUENCY and I been hearing ham operators all the way from Hawaii the other day So I appreciate your video CT Sky freight train rider

I recently started to get into portable radio stations. I'm looking at the baofeng uv9r+. My question is can i talk with somebody on the frs that do not require a license with that radio, or that radio is supposed for only the licensed frequencies? Primarily want to use it as a receiver but also want to have the ability to transmit ot those frequencies for hiking with friends and family.

@hillbillypatriot1

3 жыл бұрын

No, even if you had your technician license it’s not permitted per FCC rules

So what would be the best radio that I can listen to ham/and talk to others on. Like my family etc? And listen to police scanner/emergency etc

I just picked up the Baofeng UV-5R Tri III radio and i'm just getting into Radio Ham great video.

I find your videos full of knowledge of web sites we would never know of...I am trying to get some help with getting my tech license .

Can’t you hear “packet racket “on 145.85? Also, are they not using 145.800 for some voice transmission on the ISS? I am pretty sure that I was able to hear a little bit of that using my walkie-talkie from inside my house

he said “if you where told you can transmit on frs with this radio you’re wrong” uh okay imma still do it anyway you just mad cuz i didn’t pay 75 dollars to and you did

@coochykilla

4 жыл бұрын

Lmao yup Boomers hella mad🤣🤣🤣

@stephenmurray2851

3 жыл бұрын

@@coochykilla so you can transmit on it?

@joshualicciardello7517

3 жыл бұрын

You can,it's just illegal.

@stephenmurray2851

3 жыл бұрын

@@joshualicciardello7517 Illegal? Lol 😂. Right. So we can then? I just bought one. Still trying to figure it out.

@stephenmurray2851

3 жыл бұрын

@Basedand Chadpilled good stuff. I'm learning how to use it now

Very informative. Thanks for the video. I’m just now getting started with radio :)

My baeofeng i just bought is locked to ONLY tansmit on HAM frequencies. I tried to transmit on a walkie talkie frequency and it woudln't let me!

Would really like to see a video on how to program repeaters in GMRS hand held by hand without Chirp. I’m a senior citizen and do not own a computer

So if I have a license can this radio transmit on GMRS? Or just listen 🤷‍♂️

Thanks for the info.

Sir what can I do to get my license . Thanks

My local police, fire, and rescue is still analog, so listening is a piece of cake!

Is the national calling frequency for 70cm 466 or 446?

Years ago I bought my Baofeng for a big airsoft game with my school's club. Had no idea that we were breaking the law by using the FRS frequencies...oops. Thankfully it was a very remote area surrounded by woodland and hills. Our squad lead wasn't able to pick up our transmissions when he ran to the gas station ~10 miles away. Ended up disabling PTT in the chirp software and used it to listen in on emergency services frequencies back in the city. One night I was listening and heard a police officer mention a street name that sounded familiar. Turns out he was going to bust a party that my suitemate was at lmao

Hi...What's the meaning of morse kvbbl?