I got mine in Brazil in 2021. It's just UV-9R, sticker shows 10W and battery is 5000mAh. It has no "digital mobile radio" imprint on the case. Seems very well built and I love the Motorola connector it uses. I use the radio sporadically when we to vacation trips in more than one car and since we like to do nature oriented trips, they are useful in that situation also. Nice videos, dude!!!

Hi Jason!! Thanks for the great video, and although a lot of this is still going over my head, between your videos that I've seen and my "Ham Radio for Dummies" that I'm starting to get into, it's all slowly starting to make a little sense to me....lookin' forward to learning more!!!

Always good to know the power output but I honestly don't know how much more I expect from Baofeng type radio. They all seem to be based on very similar build styles. I would be interested to see how the radio boards are stamped on the inside.

Your video, a wealth of info. This video pulled up while exactly when my MFJ-870 took a dump, long story, short, They replaced it. In any event appreciate the parted knowledge of the UV 9-Pro, I have to say your video was right on point, compared to other videos on the same radio, especially when you're waiting for an MFJ-870 replacement. Keep bringing the content, I humbly request. 73 for now KC2VAB

Hi Jason! Thanks for making this video and demonstrating your RF output power tests on these radios allowing us to get a better understanding of some of the incorrect advertisements of these radio's power output. I'd like to make 2 comments, and one question. (1) ... Perhaps the 18 watts or 20 watts they are referring to is maybe the maximum power output rating of their battery? That figure might be in the range for these batteries? However if they're doing this... it is still very misleading! I agree with your assumption... If they advertise a radio as 18 watts... the reader will assume it is RF output power they are specifying (clearly not the case here). (2) ... I remember learning the following way back in school (over 40 years ago... ouch!!!) An analog meter's accuracy is limited by the mechanical movement of the actual meter itself. Because of this, the accuracy of analog meters is much less at the lower end of the scale. My understanding is that when reading power you really don't get an accurate reading unless the meter is deflecting at least 75% of full scale or higher. Readings made below 75% of full scale will be "in the ballpark" but not accurate. So your meter in the 20w position will really only be accurate if reading 15 to 20watts of power. As it would appear that this radio is doing less than 5 watts. I would attempt to read power for these radios in the 5 watt scale to get a much more accurate measurement. Of course, I would make my initial transmission extremely short to make sure that I wasn't damaging the meter by pinning it past it's maximum movement (that is, past 5 watts). Question - Are these tests transmitting into a dummy load rated for VHF and UHF ? Or are you using an antenna? If using an antenna, how good is your SWR ? SWR could affect the output power of the radio. Plus some radios also have circuits to cut back the output power of the transmitter based on the reflected power it might detect. But I suspect a low cost radio like this might have left such protection circuitry out of its design to save money. Thanks again for your video. I hope my comments might be helpful. 73 ... Rick

@MrBlirb

11 ай бұрын

(1) - Or the power consumption of the radio during TX. 🤭

@8:04 - Mirkit - Do not "shart" circuit the battery. Outstanding!

My uvr9 plus says 15 watts on the sticker on the back and it was advertised as 15. I got it over a year ago. I don’t have a meter to test it’s output but it will transmit a good bit further than a uv5r. We have about 100 acres and I got my Gmrs license a while back. We use the baofeng around the property. I have a 50 watt rig in my truck that I use if I’m taking outside of our property. Great video

Thanks for another good video Jason 👍

If you plug these devices into your computer and use the chirp software to download the data from the radio, you'll see some things in there that are really hard to find in the settings on the device itself... like the power saging mode that defaults I think to 1:3. I just turned it off. After I made my changed to the settings and the memory list... I uploaded it back to the radio and all is working as expected.

I love this channel because of all the testing and the variations you show on these companies and their radios. If it advertises a certain power and doesn't reach that advertised power then how can you believe anything else they advertise? You can't trust them even on the battery power ratings (even though you don't test the batteries most of us with common sense can see something isn't right.) Personally I'll skip on purchasing the brand because of false advertising.

Wow Jason you remind Me of a young Tom Hanks. Great video. I was offered one of these on ebay. Thanks for sharing. Paul.

Good video - as always.. Keep up the great work...

@HamRadio2

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Thanks, always good to know what they meter at. In case your wanting one

Great video Jason❗️👍 I have a couple of duel band HT’s and one old Kenwood 2M only and I would to grab one of these cheaper Chinese manufactured 2 or 3 band but I would like it to be easily programmed from the keyboard not from programming software. Any suggestions ❓

Please review the Tidradio Td-h6. Seems like a good dual band 10w HT with good reviews.

When I got my Tech, I bought the requisite, new licensee first radio Baofeng UV-5R. I am able to hit a repeater 16 miles from my house. That's about it. I can hear QSOs and when asked to check in, I try but to no avail. I will be accumulating more and better equipment. That's why I like your reviews.

@1MinuteFlipDoc

3 жыл бұрын

mine chokes (doesn't transmit) about half the time as well. which defeats the purpose of keeping it in my truck as a portable ... :( I'm gonna probably go with the $150 Wouxun KG-UV9D KG-UV9P KG-UV9T(Plus) for my truck portable...

@tylerdean980

3 жыл бұрын

Do you have the radio programmed correctly? Do you have the offset and tones correct? Does the repeater play a tone when you transmit?

Hello! I see that you are a true professional and in your video when you change the frequency the transmission power also changes, what frequency do you suggest I use in an urban area with buildings? I have two types of radios, a boafeng 9R-plus and a 9R-pro? Best regards

Hey Jason I was looking at that radio I'm not much of a Chinese radio but I read the specs I thought it was pretty good

Thanks for the video. You are being very helpful! What would you recommend for a a normal 2 way radio for Hiking and Forest walks. (Waterproof and best long distance radios) I would really appreciate your recommendation.

Thanks for the info dude

@HamRadio2

2 жыл бұрын

Any time!

I'm new to radio. I just got one of these and I'm trying to learn how to use it

thank you

What happens when you turn power-saving setting off? (I think by default it's set at "3", and can be bumped to "10")

Have you tried any of the Tidradio versions, such as the TD-H6?

I know a authorized seller of theses radios. And he said that they ask him what he wants the sticker to say. So these radios that say the higher values. Are because companies are trying some marketing strategies and try to get people to buy them with the higher power ratings.

Thanks for broadening my horizons🙏 the fog has cleared😁👍

One question: do they claim (the Mirkit) 8W transmit power or 8W power consumption? Thanks!

Yea the mirkit ones are an official distributor for these radios.... They make some good scanners

Thanks for the real world tests

@HamRadio2

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

What is The best between UV-A58 VS UV-82 & UV-9R? And what’s the best? For range and water proof. I wanted to know before I buy. Thank you.

I wonder if they are considering antenna gain?? in the wattages

🙏🙏🙏 very good information. Thank you from India.

I bought one of these, of ebay (Australia) for $30. All i wanted was a IP67 water resistant UHF radio for motorbike comms with other vehicles and riders. If it falls off,gets trashed etc it wont matter that much. So how much useful range does 5 watts provide in flat open terrain?

5:00 i just recived a waterproof uv-9r pro. there is no mention of watts anywhere on the battery or the radio. lol

Thank you, sir :) 🤜🏻👍🤛🏻♡♡♡

Thanks for the information! Yes water test it !

IT depends how much volts coming out from the technology rechargeable battery pack. By it times it reaches The antenna from the unit IT Will be in between 3.5 watts and maybe even Up to 5 watts at most

ut test is on a dead key, if u dont have a carrier how are u suppose to actully get the full output power?

Basically you get what you pay for. If a Baofeng is all you can afford, go for it. If you want better quality you have to pay more. Good video.

The other models I got have volume knobs accidentally being bumped and turned easily so I put o rings to tighten them up. Is this the only Baofeng model with a tight volume knob?

Hi, Jason First, I so appreciate you providing much precious knowledge to us! I have ordered Baofeng's UV9R plus radio already, but have not received it. I have a battery recharge question for you, I had heard many say, the radio battery has to release the battery and recharger 3 or 4 times by first use! It's that true? Thanks for your providing!

I'm looking to buy the uv-9r III or THE UV5 III What one should I get

Plzz suggest me uv 9r plus upgraded version or uv 10 r?

Hello dear, I do mountaineering and I don't know whether to buy this UV-9R model (+ an extra battery and a telescopic antenna) or a Baofeng Bfuv16 12w. Greetings from Argentina !

As a ham operator for more than 20yrs since i was teenager, technically. Yes these baofeng radio never fail me. For deploying QRP station, disasters communication, events, i always chose bf. I only hang my Motorola's radio at my hip just for show how cool my radio is, i.e. xts series or mototrbos. Mainly i still use bf for the comm. Needless to say it does work perfectly to communicate from point A to point B. Easy enough good solid 5w pwr output for uv5r series. And that's it. when all the reports you needed send and received, the job is done. I found one video where the guy torture the uv5r until he burn the radio but still can be turn on!

@nimblehealer199

2 жыл бұрын

That would be Notarubicon Productions. I saw that video as well

Right when you put the 20 watt version on the table you put your hand over it so I can't see which model it is good job

Ive bought a UV-9R plus and it says its only got a 4800 mAH battery! Also says only 10W :( Any model that ends with "TP" in the model number is supposed to mean "triple power", which means its supposed to give you 3 different power levels. On my UV-82TP for example, low power was 3W, medium was 5W and high was 8W. Realistically, maximum power was closer to 7W, but depends on the frequency you run at.

Have you ever tried the PRC-152 tri or tca clones of the harris falcon?

@HamRadio2

3 жыл бұрын

Not familiar. Got a link?

I am really trying to pick between this and the UV 82 (which you also reviewed). I can't decide... What would you choose for outdoor adventures between hills and trees?

@tomhalf3018

2 жыл бұрын

Uses same internals as uv 82 but vary hugely in cosmetics Uv9r is water proof but makes abunch of awful kachunk after each transmission Uv82 has a better microphone apparently but not by much, i never heard a difference

Try the UV-9R pro, the case, keypad, and battery are better. Seems to be same internals but maybe less issues with frontend overload

Pull the knob out... like if u where going to pull it off the radio. Its gap was probably smashed plastic to plastic rubbing, I do that after i carry in difficult terrain.

Thanks for your channel. Im really confused when it comes to DMRs. What would you buy middle of the road. For daily coms with the family.

@HamRadio2

3 жыл бұрын

The TYT MD-UV390 is a solid choice. UV380 would also work but not as durable.

@taylorsreid

3 жыл бұрын

I'd have to agree. The 380 is my primary HT and it's great for the price but looking back I do wish I had spent the little extra for the 390.

@mjm9863

3 жыл бұрын

I’m a Motorola guy, but I guess you want cheap. If just having UHF/70cm is ok, consider an (older) MD380 and put md380tools custom Firmware on it. MDUV380 is dualband, but very limited number of DMR users it can hold in database. If you can spend more, Anytine AT-D878UV+ or the new AT-D878UVII+. It holds entire DMR user database, plus has TalkerAlias.

Where are you getting Fung from?

I do like baofeng as an entry level radio. However I also recommend upgrading to a big three. #ThNHR #TeamReplay for the win! Great video man, thanks.

@iuzkjl963

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for asking - who are the big three please ?

@TheNoCodeTech

2 жыл бұрын

@@iuzkjl963 Yaesu, Kenwood and Icom. in no particular order of course. No worries man.

@iuzkjl963

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheNoCodeTech Thanks for your answer - now I know what I have to focus on - I hate to buy something twice

@TheNoCodeTech

2 жыл бұрын

@@iuzkjl963 Take a look at Alinco too. Good radio for the price. The market is beginning to shift away from the big three paradigm.

@nimblehealer199

2 жыл бұрын

Not everyone can afford those brands

I don't know if you know but that uv9r in chile the original one comes tri band with 200. Frequency

what is the most powerfull baofeng HT ?

Thank you for this video ! thumbs up !

I believe that the TP Stands for Triple Power as in 5w, 2.5w and 0.5w possibly

1. VOX ? 2. any way to connect speaker out to MIC in ?

Is that a dot matrix display on this model ?

Can anyone tell me does the handsfree pin compatible with motorola pin?

UV9RPro 29.00 on amazon today from the Baofeng store.

Do any of the Icom, Yaesu or Kenwood analog dual band handhelds produce 8 watts and above?

@1MinuteFlipDoc

3 жыл бұрын

Wouxun!

@TwoFeatherChannel

3 жыл бұрын

@@1MinuteFlipDoc That's another piece of junk like the befungs, that's why I only listed the three companies.

@TykeMison_

2 жыл бұрын

No and it's for a really simple reason. 10 watts is only 3dB higher than 5. Squeezing all that extra power into a handheld either compromises the clean output thus making them illegal, overruns the parts thus damaging them, or costs way too much.

Help software program boefeng uv9rplus on pc win7 i need .thanks

What about the setting low med high which should directly inpact the output power ???

@HamRadio2

Жыл бұрын

didn't work on this unit

Anyone know what TP means? as in UV-9RTP

Meanwhile my raddiotty GD-77 which is a DMR and looks similar doesn't have that stamping lol

Why do some Baofeng UV-9R radios have clear rubber buttons on the keypad and some are black? Are the clear rubber buttons fake radios?

The "TP" usually means there are three power settings, like the Baofeng version of the B-Tech UV-5X3. Confusing? Yep.

@HamRadio2

3 жыл бұрын

LOL, well you are not wrong - this one does indeed have 3 power settings

so Wouxun it is then for 5+ watt HTs!

Just scooped the us-9s … not sure what the difference is

Did you go into the menu and change the tx-power setting?

@HamRadio2

Жыл бұрын

Yes

Jason.... You've seen me carrying on about my 9r in a couple vids now. *My UV-9R is different yet!* Front label, UV-9R. Label in back under battery, UV-9R. No plus, no +, no gt, etc...just UV-9R It has three power settings in the menu, low, mid, high. It also has that weird Abbree telescoping antenna I mentioned as well. Those 9500mah batteries are hilarious and are the same size as mine, which is labeled as 1800mah. If you wanna test it, the battery, and the antenna, I'll send it providing you send it back. If so, how do I reach you?

@HamRadio2

3 жыл бұрын

Yes the UV-9R is different. These are the Plus models. I think I have a UV-9R around here somewhere.

Just subscribed today, very good info on all your videos. I am trying to identify a TRUE 10 TO 20 WATT RADIO (HANDHELD) Need help cutting through to BS ads by Baofeng and others and need an honest accurate result to get what I need. Help. and thank you.

Try Xone -X7 and Bruno C9. 15 watt.

When are you going to test the 10R?

@HamRadio2

3 жыл бұрын

It's here on the shelf.

@BLACKHEAT1028

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve only seen them on Alibaba and offered in 3 colors

Hello Sir, your opinion please...from all baofeng radios (real watts and quality) which is the best model ? Regards

@HamRadio2

2 жыл бұрын

Really they are all about the same. I like the UV-82 series myself, but the GT3 ones have been popular lately also

@volleyst

2 жыл бұрын

@@HamRadio2 gt3 is 8 watt ? Did you check it? And uv82 is 5 watt ? Regards stavros

@HamRadio2

2 жыл бұрын

@@volleyst You asked for the best models, not the highest power. The difference between 5 and 8 watts is negligible. The UV-82 comes in both a 5-watt and 8-watt version, so you can choose which one you want. I haven't done a power test on the GT3

@volleyst

2 жыл бұрын

@@HamRadio2 ok thanks my friend, many models said 8 watt and it is 5 watt...which is the really powerful ? By testing i mean...

@HamRadio2

2 жыл бұрын

@@volleyst Yes the UV-82HP model is a true 8-watt radio

Funny enough I have the model that you are able to pick up and monitor satellite communication. Also on chirp you are given the capability to change all of the frequency ranges mine...lol, I was actually able to open my radio up completely not to transmit on all bands but I certainly can listen to all bands all done by chirp. And to tell you the truth the way I look at it is it's actually kind of beneficial for the price and if you're able to sift through the crap, I like (I'll just call "open source")radios with capabilities they aren't supposed to have. In all honesty, in more serious situations I like the idea of being able to scan through and listen to all bands. So my irresponsible advice would be to grab a hold of that particular "open source" radio before it is not available anymore! Brother when I say that you can open up the Bands in chirp under the frequency range I'm talkin 108.000 - 999.999...still only able to transmit on 2m, 1.25m and 70cm... oh and I forgot to mention that it does not go to Ghz. I got no reason to lie. I will say you do have to know which one of the three described in the video above have that unorthodox to capability... who knows could be all three, I just know mine does

It looks like your meter is on average power not peak or pep that's why you're getting a lower power reading just a thought check your meter settings thanks 73 KC1DAI

Maybe it's referring to the charging speed?

Maybe they mean the speaker...lol 😆

If anyone is planning on buying one, don't. The UV-9R series of radios aren't that great. The UV-5R series seems to work as advertised. Got a basic 5w model that puts out 5w on 2m, depending on the frequency. Had an 8w version that put out 8w on 2m, depending on the frequency. I'd like to see the triband 8w version for testing. Gave away my 8w UV-5R this morning to another ham who needed it. Thinking about replacing it with an 8w triband for 220 Mhz.

I just bought this. I thought dual band means you will ALWAYS receiving on both bands but it seems to only receiving on the selected band (top or bottom). Is this how it supposed to work or I got a bad one?

@HamRadio2

2 ай бұрын

Dual band doesn't mean that. The term you are referring to is Dual Receive. Dual band means it will TX/RX on 2 bands Dual Watch means it listens to both bands, then when activity shows up on one, the other is temporarily muted Dual Receive means it will hear both bands at the same time, even if both have activity.

@tdok

2 ай бұрын

@@HamRadio2 ahh. Thanks for the clarification.

Do the batteries fall out like UV5R?

@HamRadio2

Жыл бұрын

No

THANK YOU, THAT WAS NICE, DES CREAN,, BELFAST,, IRELAND

So is my power meter wrong when it says 15 watts?

@HamRadio2

Жыл бұрын

Likely not, just poor QC at the 'feng factory

Most of the people who buy these wouldn't know what a watt is if one hit them in the head. I think the sellers are betting on uneducated consumers comparing descriptions and buying the one with "more watts".

@HamRadio2

3 жыл бұрын

You could be right

@corymollak2093

Жыл бұрын

It's foolish to be dismissive like that because on the other hand some of most of those people you mentioned could also be Savvy enough to know how to open all of the Bands of course not transmit but open. And let me just add that I've got Uv-5r, bt-8+, one they called uv-s9 tri-bander and this one (9r). The 5 and 8 (pretty much the same damn radio except for one being tri-power) has lasted longer than 5 years and and when I say they've been to Hell and back. I might also add that I have a Yaesu Ft4 (3y) that I've had to resolder one of the solderjoints and I have an icom IC-T10 hat I use electrical tape to hold the battery and position. They both have been good radios as well but we have to just stop and realize that yes, while Chinese brands are cheaper, they don't always fall apart and fail, first and they all have a common enemy and that is called an EMP. I was a technician and operator of some of the most Advanced and capable Harris equipment in the United States Army signal Corps and I'll be the first to tell you that not all people who buy baofeng are terminologically challenged! I, on the other hand, have the most amazingly and incredibly awesome micro tool set(a set about 52 years old) And I was able to keep my Yaesu and my Icom in service (although not sure where to order a little spring loaded latch for batt)...but my uv-5r and bt-8, begged to be used when when I upgraded to FT8 and then begged again when I bought the bought the IC-T10 to replacet upgrade. I understand that Baofeng uses a few unorthodox functions and methods and to the beginner entering the world radio I wish them luck, but on behalf of the ones who know guidelines of the FCC do's and don'ts and are experienced and familiar with the view AND warranty's FINE PRINT when we have the backs taken off and troubleshooting the issue.... .....thanks but will be fine with our lousy Baofengs. Mad respect goes out to ham radio 2.0 because after leaving the Army I had no motivation to get my ham radio license and this channel sparked the fire again!

@garlicbreth3

Жыл бұрын

So you are saying that more watts doesn't mean more better?

@jsrocker1776

Жыл бұрын

Rude.

you show us what the power is strait to power meter .could you show us what happens with power when you have the antenna attached. charlie kg7ntv

My understanding is the Chinese companies recycle model numbers because they don't think they need to resubmit a radio for compliance checks. My understanding is companies are supposed submit a new radio every time they make a change. But they don't. I wonder if the issue is a lack of parts to build radios as the company would like to. So maybe the companies are just building what they can with what is a available. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Hey 👍Jason good

@joeframo3347

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

Es gibt ja die wildesten Angaben von 5W über 8W und 15W. Ich habe eines zerlegt - steht 15W drauf! - da sind zwei H0606E RF Power Transitor ohne Kühlung verbaut. Der kann laut Datenblatt maximal 7,87W bei 156MHz Sonst so 6,84W bei 450MHz. Gesteuert wird das mit der Spannung die da an dem anliegt. Also 7,4V volle Spannung des Akkus wäre dann die 6,84 bzw. 7,87W. Nur mal so als Info für diejenigen die glauben sie hätten 8W oder 15W.

I have a really weird issue I have with UV-9R - I can receive (hear) a transmission only after the Menu button or a flashlight button is pressed. After that, it continues to receive for a few seconds then stops receiving. Just tune to your local NOAA, turn off the radio, then turn on and you will see that it doesn't receive the transmission until the Menu button is pressed. What else: -The issue happens on 2 meters. FM stations work great. Didn’t check on 70cm though. -Checked with NOAA station and local repeaters -Checked with a standard antenna and Nagoya 771 -Turned on/off beep -Set SQL to 0 and other values -Tried Reset to factory Nothing helped

@optimisticpessimist.

3 жыл бұрын

I have receive issues with my baofengs. They do better with the stock antennas. I have found if I change the wide/narrow setting to narrow it helps.

@catscatification

3 жыл бұрын

@@optimisticpessimist. Tried to do that, didn't help (with both stock and Nagoya)

wow, what a mess with all these different kinds of versions! - pretty confusing! - i got an UV17BK in the mail!! - never heard of it, but it does the work, kind of... 73

Baofeng doesn't make a 10 watt handheld. The tri power ones are max 8 watts and if they aren't tri power then they are only max 5 watts. If you order enough radio from Baofeng they will put any name and power rating on them that you want.

Even if it did have the power levels, which it doesn’t, it still has a horrible front end and receiver. A couple 4W FT60R’s will outperform two of those Baofengs. The only true legit high power HT’s are the 25W Leixen Note and the 10W UV8000E, but even those have not the best receivers. Invest in a good HT with a superheterodyne receiver, even if just a Wouxon. It’s a day abs night difference on simplex.

I want one with 38 watts.

AM NOT SURE IF THIS IS EVEN 5 WATT SOMETIMES ANY%WAY% BAOFENG UV IS A GOOD RADIO AND EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE ONE AT HOME

How to pair this with motorola walkie talkie channel 3?

@HamRadio2

4 ай бұрын

"channel 3" can mean anything. it depends on what frequency is programmed into that channel.

@karthikm5936

4 ай бұрын

We have Motorola XiR P3688. Just 0 to 16 channels. We operate it on channel 3. How to pair baefeng with this?

@HamRadio2

4 ай бұрын

Again, it really depends on what frequency that Channel 3 is using.

The advertise W not watts lol