John Hereth @johnhereth3921 IS THE WINNER!!! As per my last vid, I said I would give away a FREE NEW radio to a randomly chosen subscriber when I hit 500! THANK YOU ALL for subscribing! More to come, and more free giveaways in the near future! John please reach out with you information.

Awesome video brother 🤝 Definitely awesome how you broke down the difference. I've recently got my Gmrs license and ended up with a non certified uv5r. Now I have the UV-9G and so far All is well but definitely need something newer. Thanks for the 411 , STay Blessed 🤝

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

I have some older model Baofeng and Quansheng radios, and I am always pleased with their excellent sensitivity, with the Quansheng being slightly more sensitive than the Baofeng. I was just wondering if these newer model Baofengs have the same, worse, or better sensitivity than the older ones.

17 Pro has letters on keypad, 17 standard as shortcuts on keypad. Might be other ways to visualize it but this seems to be the easiest pick-up.

Hey great video. You've surpassed your 500 subscriptions. You compared the two well. Good luck with your channel.

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I will draw for the giveaway this weekend and put it up!

new ham operator here. researching all videos i can to help decide what radio to buy. thanks for info.

Nice comparison. I've been thinking about getting a UV17 Pro. This convinced me to hold off a little while and wait for a complete manual for it. Thank you and 73, de NT2C

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 73

@yungsmile7546

11 ай бұрын

An updated manual??? Surely you jest.

UV-17 Pro GPS: If it’s locked to just amateur bands, hold down PTT+SK2(button under PTT)+GREEN on powerup and it’ll unlock (General mode) after displaying “_” for a few seconds. To lock to just amateur (Part 97 mode) bands, hold PTT+5 on powerup. To see what mode it’s in simply just hold the 8 key on powerup. From working mode, long press 0 for voltage level.

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that info!!

@jerry_satcom

Жыл бұрын

@@fittoat9261NP. I have three of them and first thing I did was try out various power-on combinations and that’s how I discovered how to set the locked (Part 97) and unlocked (General) modes. GPS beaconing can, with a little fiddling of the timings, even work over a repeater, but haven’t got it to be consistent. Had they allowed you to set the GPS burst to fe EOT instead of BOT, it likely would work consistently through a repeater.

@Brandon-fh5by

11 ай бұрын

Do you know the combination for the plain uv-17?

@jvtrabach

9 ай бұрын

Hi! I tried this and now my radio doesnt work anymore. Display show nothing and ptt turn light on and off. I cant turn It back working with shortcuts.

@rhards

8 ай бұрын

@@Brandon-fh5by did you find it out?

I had to pull the battery out and see just which model mine was. It turned out to be a UV-17 M. When I tried to use Chirp, it wouldn't connect until I selected UV-17 Pro... Go figure. Oh, and mine is black.

thanks for pointing out the screen difference and air band coverage. that helped me hopefully order the actual Pro version. it’s disappointing so many listed as Pro but show the non-pro screen and don’t mention the air band.

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

That is how I ended up with the UV17! I ordered it as the Pro because it was listed as such, no point arguing with Aliexpress. The photo showed the 17, so it was going to be an uphill battle. THEN I ordered the Pro.

@zamzamsarah

Жыл бұрын

Great radis as always

Thanks for the explanation between the two. Much appreciated.

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

Great comparison review!, I really enjoyed your presentation.

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video 👍 glad I found your channel!

Thanks for your explanation of the 2 radios very helpful!

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

Cool vid. First I've found that actually explained something about the radio 👍. ;)

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I got a P15UV at first I was perplexed compared to UV5R Tri which I also have. I was amazed after getting it set up CPS, no Chirp really nice set up on screen. So now I just ordered UV17 Pro !! 73s

I notice all the ads for the UV-17 Pro are showing the non-Pro screen. Hard to determine who is legit and who isn't.

Great comparison review, just subscribed. 👍

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I'm sub # 500! Pro is a nice little radio, thx for the vid.

Good video explaining it all. I was getting confused at Ali Express. One vendor said it was a UV17 V1 V2. Haha... it was just the basic UV17. 😂

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

There are a half dozen different models of the UV17!!! Talk about confusing….

How readable are each of these display screens in sunlight?

Thank you a lot for this excellent video and fo enlightning us on the new Baofengs UV-17 and UV-17Pro. They are very nice, except two things: batteries being incompatible between models (again and again!) and GPS. The presence of GPS in any device is a DEALBREAKER for me, because of mass surveillance (I'm already fed up with GPS mobile phones and video cameras everywhere, I don't want new devices spying on us). Thank you again!

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I agree about GPS. It can be disabled through the menu. Hopefully, it does disable!

@johnwuest1412

Жыл бұрын

The GPS can be turned off.

@rsandu2007

Жыл бұрын

@@johnwuest1412 Unless there is a PHYSICAL connector to cut tje power to the GPS, do.not believe that....

@urmomanni911

Жыл бұрын

@@johnwuest1412 can you wonder how GPS data is transmitted over ANALOG channel? Or what might be real usage of the GPS

great review! I need a GPS version

What about the difference in the lettering on the numeric keypad? Not mentioned.

I was hoping that when you said they were very different inside that you would show us what was different inside. I purchased one of the radios on the left, and found that the only place to get the programming software pops up with a virus warning in Avast! So I have not downloaded it. Also I've found no UV-17 listed as an actual Baofeng, and Chirp doesn't list it either. BTW, I found the right-hand radio in your review, (with the full color screen,) nowhere on the Internet. Would you post the website where you got it? I'm interested.

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

John, BOTH radios were obtained from Aliexpress. The 17 was listed as the ‘Pro’ so I ordered it and found out it was not! I then found the 17Pro on Aliexpress again, and ordered it. Since the UV17 keeps popping up as the 17Pro - which it is NOT - I went ahead and did the comparison. Look around Aliexpress, you will find both, including wrong listing. The Pro has Airband, and GPS and has a nicer COLOR screen, rather than a blue COLORED screen. The only site for the 17Pro software is clean, I checked it with several Anti virus SW, some just flag anything they don’t like! Also the UV17 is listed on the German Baofeng site (.de) as the Pro in the title but as the UV 17 in all the rest of the information. CHIRP does not support either of them right now. BTW, I should have said : operationally different inside! I am not about to open them up. 🙂

Can you transmit on GMRS on either of these radios as well as the other HAM frequencies.

Thanks for sharing! Did you try to unlock them to transmit over gmrs?

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

No unlocking necessary!!

I am curious about the uv17 max I have seen the 17, 17r, 17 pro ,17 gps, and not sure how the max is different.

Hello, I just bought this pro model with GPS, however, your video was the first to show something of this model, and not even in the user manual does it say anything about the internal GPS, the only place I found something was only in the ad of the seller. Looking forward to more discoveries around here. Thanks!!

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

Actually both models have the SAME manual which is really for the 17 and NOT the Pro! I am also looking for info on how to use the GPS feature or even explain the three different modes for it and how to use it!

@jerry_satcom

Жыл бұрын

Manual? We don't need no stinkin' manual. 🙂

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

@@jerry_satcom 😂😂😂😂

On the U17Pro with airband, what is the step? 8.33Mhz?

I'm just getting into this, and ordered the uv17 "pro" without GPS, and the uv68. I'm trying to figure out which one will be better. Almost seems like the uv68 will be better, but not sure as a beginner. Anyone know about these two radios and have an opinion on which is better? Thanks

Thanks for your excellent video. Can you program the 17Pro with CHIRP ? If not what, please?

@fittoat9261

10 ай бұрын

Not yet! I am sure at some point, it will be! For now you need CPS available at www.miklor.com.

Great video. Is the pro pushing the same wattage?

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, yes! Oddly enough, the 17 was doing about half a watt better than the pro! Just production difference I would guess (almost normal with Baofengs!)

Nice to Know the difference

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

It’s been confusing! I got the UV17 thinking it was the Pro because of misleading listings!!

concerning the CHIRP software, do you know witch is the compatible (because the uv-17 pro is not listed on supported radios) type of other listed baofengs model-radio in order to programming the uv-17 pro ? having an good month! de sy2edi (Greece)

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

CHIRP will NOT work on any of these models. Not yet!

@_cal_techie

11 ай бұрын

Please, someone provide information on what programming cable and software works with the UV17 Pro. Thanks

I just got this one the UV-17 and don't know how to change to English the manual said menu 10???

I bought the UV 17, the number keys 5,6 and 7 didn't work, neither did the flashlight, when I pushed the flashlight button,it just puts a number 1 into the VFO.

Good evening, please, do you have the cps link to program the baofeng uv17pro radio? I can't find it, thanks 73

Excellent review! I see the new bf-17l tri band 220 included, but it has a real different display, just Aliexpress has it, Thank you WA2TWF

I liked your review! (What the hell, I will subscribe!) 👍

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Thank you for the information

How a does The UV-17Pro compare to the UV-21Pro

Nice presentation of the ambiguity and confusion about the model names! I am witnessing it all myself comparing the info on the official site and eBay. They advertise one thing, you get who know what. They also offer programming cable, but everybody talks that there is still no functioning software to program it. Or perhaps they also sell fake cables.

@fittoat9261

10 ай бұрын

Thank you. However, there are no fakes! Different variations of models, different software for different models!!’

@jolerapps421

10 ай бұрын

There are videos warning on some programming cables that are being sold over major platforms that do not actually work and the videos point to some seller whose cable allegedly works reliably. Likewise, if some receives this radio without the sticker that should be under the battery, what does that suggest. Maybe not a bogus product, but it has been torn off for other reasons. Lastly, even if one receives a genuine UV-17, for example, and it was advertised and sold as UV-17Pro, it is a false advertisement, even if unintentional because each model has its scope of features for the particular price. (Sorry for a bit longer reply.)

Is there a difference between the UV-17R Plus And the UV-17R Pro ??

I have the keypad from the one on the right, but an interface more similar to the one on the left. However, it’s not identical in the ui and none of the software for either work on the one I have.

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

It is probably manufactured by one of the many manufacturers out there, maybe with slight differences? Try the UV15 CPS available on the ABBREE site, see if that works. If the UV17Pro CPS does not work, then it is NOT the Pro.

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

@@1349LL I saw that yesterday, and it did not work for me. I had originally downloaded the sw from their site, but it seems they changed it. I know there is a link to it on some of the FB groups and maybe here. If I find another link I will post it.

@1349LL

Жыл бұрын

@@fittoat9261if you can locate the link or upload the file somewhere and share it you’d be awesome. I’ve had this radio since March and still can’t find software for it.

Great vid! I presently own the UV17 with the plain blue screen and small fonts (yes, I've seen it described as the UV17 pro "version 1" though the sticker under the battery just says UV17) and I also own the UV17 Pro GPS (great fully featured radio which has the full colour screen and large fonts.....oh, and the "Barry White" voice instead of the usual lady) I have ordered what could be described as the radio that falls between these two in specs which I'll call the UV17 Pro "version 2". Now this one has a larger font than the "version 1" (but not as large as the Pro GPS) and the screen is black with white lettering. Just to confuse everyone even more you mentioned that the Pro GPS didn't seem to be able to "sync" (copy frequencies from one radio to another) and......don't quote me on this......wait for it.....I THINK this is an exclusive feature of YET ANOTHER version of the UV17 called the UV17 Pro L.......yep.....I've seen this "L" version advertised on Aliexpress and the specs list "frequency copying"??????? Don't ya just love it! Anyway, I think I need to go lie down in a darkened room for a while after all this talk of all these versions of the UV17 and if anyone has any advice on how to stop buying the dammed things that would be much appreciated as well because this baofeng buying addiction of mine is getting out of hand! lol

@fittoat9261

11 ай бұрын

Too many variants …. See my other vid with all three featured radios! I’m done with the UV17 family though!

@bigwill4423

11 ай бұрын

@@fittoat9261 Yep, it's crazy. So many variants of the same model and it's a bit of a lottery which one you end up with when you buy one. Then there's the software issue as well with the "original" uv17 requiring different CPS software to the later/revised models. It's all a crazy mixed up muddle which is a shame really as this "new generation" of "uv5r replacements" (if that is what they are?) are really quite nice radios and a significant improvement on the original world conquering uv5r. 😲

@fittoat9261

11 ай бұрын

@@bigwill4423 different vendors are ordering variants of this model with a few changes to lower the cost and sell cheaper - to be competitive - causing a lot of frustration to buyers not getting what they really want. Baofeng is just happy to be manufacturing and selling units. The only one I got from BaofengRadio was the UV-17R and I am not sure even that is official! The Pro GPS IS listed on the Baofeng German site, so maybe it has to do with the international market?? Also with the FCC crackdown on Baofeng (as well as international requirements) the newer radios are locked in firmware to certain frequencies and cannot be unlocked (yet). Even more confusing!! If anything, I am inclined to believe that the UV-17R IS the ‘new’ UV-5R. Just my own opinion though.

@bigwill4423

11 ай бұрын

@@fittoat9261 You could well be right. I'm totally confused by all the different variants and specs. As I'm in the UK the radios we get are "unlocked" and are capable of transmitting all the way through the UHF and VHF range unlike the American ones which have to comply with FCC regulations. No doubt some clever clogs will eventually figure a way of unlocking the various locked models given time. It's crazy that you have to go to the Baofeng Germany site to get any official confirmation from Baofeng that these radios even exist let alone get official support for them. Anyway, i greatly enjoyed your videos and look forward to seeing your next review. Keep up the good work! 😎😎😎👍

looking for the programming cable for this radio - do you know which one is used?

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

Standard Kenwood/Baofeng two pin cable works just fine!

The 5rm. Is the same guts. It is a tri band radio. I just ordered a 2 pack of the 5rm.

I subed your 495. Ive never seen this radio will it do gmrs and it wont work with chirp?

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

Yes it will and no it won’t work with CHIRP!

You wouldn't happen to have a link for that one do you? Every ad I see online had the other one (because they are all stock photos/ad templates), and going through a sea of blue screen models to get the Pro/V2 whatever they want to call it isn't my first choice. Makes me wonder if the blue screen model is an OEM ("brown box") version or even a fake. I say that because that radio uses the UV5R firmware as opposed to the UV13 firmware and I dunno why they would use an older system on a new radio unless it's a customer radio, or someone is counterfeiting them with UV5R main boards and UV17 parts.

@StevePinkham

Жыл бұрын

Searching for "uv-17pro GPS" worked well. GPS is a good differentiator between the models.

@greyshadow9498

Жыл бұрын

@@StevePinkham Hadn't thought of that! Going to give that a shot. Just to to remember the other model DOES have the GPS "bump" though.

@greyshadow9498

Жыл бұрын

​@@StevePinkham That did the trick, was able to find an Aliexpress listing for it, with the proper pictures of the screen. 👍

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

I have come to the conclusion that there are no fakes or counterfeit Baofengs. They are cheap and mass produced by several manufacturers who I believe are all related somehow. Either that or some mutual agreement to just mass produce them and flood the market! Just my two cents.

@greyshadow9498

Жыл бұрын

​@@fittoat9261 I think that's a fair assessment. When you crank these out left and right like they do, you got to have more than 1 factory. Especially in China, who know how many outfits build these things under the Baofeng name. It does make you wonder what kind of freedom they have. When you poke through Baofeng's FCC certifications you a lost always find a cover letter stating about 4 or 5 sub models of "electrically identical" radios.

What about the power? How many Watts the Pro version offers?

@fittoat9261

11 ай бұрын

Still leas than 5W!!

I like your presentation

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

A Baofeng UV17 Pro Max with 10W is now available (saw on Temu).

@GrantArdern

9 ай бұрын

Have you found programming software for it?

What's the output power of the 17 Pro? Is it 5W - same as 17?

@fittoat9261

11 ай бұрын

To answer the most standard question .... All the UV17 I have measured produce just less than 5 W of power!

Is there programming software available for the PRO version?

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

Odd, the link I downloaded it from is no longer available. If anyone has a link to it, PLEASE post it here for other people to use. Also if anyone finds CPS for the UV17 (not the Abbree UV15 version) please post a link to that also! Thank you!

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

www.dropbox.com/s/uo8t7ql5ex6q32n/BF-UV17%20Pro%20En%20CPS%20v1.2.4.zip?fbclid=IwAR0isP6J9dM_elYiBxk38NWziJCvgsUDePfatD1PLw54S2vm8g-b3xxl_qk

Yeah I’ll wait till it hits Amazon then I can buy play with then return it.

What was the transmission wattage on the UV17 Pro?

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

Between 4.7 and 5.2W

GOOD NIGHT WHAT IS THE QUALITY OF RECEPTION IN AM IN AIR FREQUENCIES AND WHAT DID YOU THINK OF THE RADIO IN GENERAL OF THE BAOFENG UV17 PRO THANKS 73

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

I live close to an airport, so I get pretty decent reception of tower/taxi traffic. It takes a good antenna as I am about 5 miles away. I like the radio in general, and am able to use zones for different sets of frequencies I want to program and use. I can scan any group as needed. For less than $50, I think it is a pretty good radio. I still use the Ruyage as my EDC! (See my review on IT) 73

Nice presentation! Baofeng make good burner & disposable radios for underground opps or for the HAM beginer with limitted budget.

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! 73

@HarryHamsterChannel

Жыл бұрын

Like that time you turned on the vox and left it alongside the freeway? Good times!

@chrissewell1608

Жыл бұрын

A burner radio!? Ha ha ha 😂

Do you have links on were to get one

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

Jason, all over Aliexpress, eBay, etc. just google and search.

Just got UV 17...unfortunately it is requiring a Password which I do not know. 😢 Is there a factory reset method which will resolve this issue?

@fittoat9261

11 ай бұрын

I got three different UV-17s and have not come up with any needing a password, although I have seen this pop up in groups before ..... If anyone has an answer, please post it here in the comments for other users! Thank you!

Been eyeballing the uv-17pro. ..May be my next purchase

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

Be careful when ordering, make sure it is the Pro and not the regular one listed as the Pro!

@mcgrath16511

Жыл бұрын

@@fittoat9261 been paying careful attention to that..

@mcgrath16511

Жыл бұрын

@@fittoat9261 ok I've been checking this creature out, and I am "assuming" (we all know what that really is) that the uv-17 pro listed with GPS is the actual Pro model.. thoughts?

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

@@mcgrath16511 you are correct sir!

@mcgrath16511

Жыл бұрын

@@fittoat9261 thanks

You failed to say what the RF Power Output was for the UV17 "Pro" you compared the RF Power Output of the UV17 vs the UV13 Ver. 2 but didn't compare RF Power Output between the UV17 and UV17"Pro" .

Does it have female or male antenna? Whats the size of the battery? (capacity)

@KramersCreations

Жыл бұрын

I only know about the PRO GPS version ( 1800mah ) They use Sma Female Antenna 👍

Here in the UK....on ebay....they list the UV-17 pro (M) as the only airband radio.....what the hell....how do we tell before we buy.

@fittoat9261

5 ай бұрын

See my reply earlier!

There is a setting in the radio where you can change the voice from male to female.

@fittoat9261

8 ай бұрын

I have not found that yet! Can you indicate where in the menu that is please?

I have the non "pro" UV-17 but it still says UV-17 Pro on the back I've also seen a different one label as the non Pro ver that isn't ether of the radios shown I don't even know what to think anymore but it's a good first radio so it is what it is

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

Not questioning what you have, but if it does not have the actual colored screen, GPS, and airband, then it is the UV17 and NOT the Pro.

@xexat

Жыл бұрын

@@fittoat9261 all I'm saying is for whatever reason whoever manufactured this radio decided to label it as a pro on the back and that I have now seen three versions of this radio

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

@@xexat three versions? I can only find two! Do I have to do a 3 way comparison next? LOL. I hope not!!

@xexat

Жыл бұрын

@@fittoat9261 I tried to send a link but it got blocked

Hi I just bought my first pair of radios, totally ignorant, my radio looks like the UV-17 , but my manual says ( BF - 17 P.M Series ) I was wondering if you could tell me if it’s a UV-17 ? I subscribed hoping to learn a lot from you !!!! Thanks Patrick 💥💥💥

@fittoat9261

2 ай бұрын

Hi Patrick, hard to tell these days with so MANY variants! If it has letters on the keypad, rather than some function identifiers, then it is a PRO GPS, otherwise it is a 17 variant. Usually the sticker on the radio under the radio will tell you what model it is. Sorry I can’t be more specific, but I can’t tell otherwise.

it looks nice but I haven't come across a Baofeng yet that has 8.33kHz on the AM band that we use in the Netherlands, but otherwise it's a Baofeng.

Every time I post a detailed post about how to use the GPS and also link the English CPS, YT automatically deletes it. I hate YT. Short version, long press BLUE then short press GREEN to cycle GPS screens. Radio numbers are set by ANI-EDIT on radio and coorolate to DTMF settings in CPS. PTT sends coordinates and requests other 17 Pro GPS’s to automatically send theirs back.

Here is a link for the P15UV CPS which works on the UV13, UV15, AND UV17 - but NOT the Pro! hamradioshop.pl/pliki/Baofeng/Baofeng_P15UV.zip

@davidsmalley5542

10 ай бұрын

What cable is used to program? I have tried a TON of different ones and none seem to work.

@fittoat9261

10 ай бұрын

@@davidsmalley5542 standards k cable used on all Baofeng radios works fine! Several comments on pushing it tight/holding it/etc. both here and in FB groups.

O a dónde los puedo pedir los radios de comunicación

Where can I get the pro?

@AppleUser

10 ай бұрын

AliExpress

What should I get, the UV17 och UV21 ?

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

I have not had a chance to review the 21 yet! If you get the 17, make sure you get the Pro with airband and the color screen!

They pop out new models like rabbits!😅 Meanwhile the big brands take years.🤷‍♂️

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

They DO multiply … I am running out of space 😆

@chrissewell1608

Жыл бұрын

I think Baofeng will catch up to the Japenese radio quality, eventually. I just hope the price stays affordable!

God I would love UV17 Pro - can I plz get it

Uv17 pro can TX at 350-400 ? Or only RX. Thanks

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

I have actually NOT tried that. Yet! Maybe someone can answer? John Wuest?

@Chandra378

Жыл бұрын

@@fittoat9261 ok waiting. Thanks sir

I wish it would say OHHHHH MYYYYYY... When turning it on to get the real George takai affect!

air band receive is good or bad??

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

I live close to an airport, and I het excellent reception! I did replace antenna with a NA771.

@evandro37

Жыл бұрын

@@fittoat9261 ok thanks .. some radios has a fake air band.. ok i made my. mind i will place a order

I am wary of "color" screens. How readable are they in normal daylight conditions? I own a Wouxun KG-UV9K. It has a "blue" screen. The display is totally unreadable outdoors in normal daylight conditions and of course not fit for purpose. So, how does this Baofeng radio function outdoors? Display readable?

@fittoat9261

11 ай бұрын

I know this will NOT answer your question …. I have a hard time seeing my iPhone when it’s sunny …..😆 let alone any of these screens ….

@timbookedtwo2375

11 ай бұрын

@@fittoat9261 thx. the uv5r has a readable display. certainly much more thsn the color displays. don‘t know why mfgers just can‘t make high contrast displsys like black text on white background.

The text on the number dial is also different and that's where I get confused. Ebay and other places advertise will advertise the 17 pro with the right dial text but the screen is blue with black letters and I don't trust it. Where did you get your pro?

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

AliExpress!

Which vendor sent you the UV 17 pro? Can you please provide a link? Thanks

Good comparison, but you spaced out on probably the biggest selling discriminator...power output. Most people will come to this radio because of the ten watts. IF it really has close to ten watts output.

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, but NEITHER radio does 10 watts! Both are 5 Watt units!

@jeffreybaker4285

Жыл бұрын

@@fittoat9261 UV17 Pro model is mostly advertised as 10 watts. Typical for Chinese distributors, they obfuscate the specs so you are confused as to what you are getting.

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffreybaker4285 Agreed! Although in fairness, I have not seen the Pro as a 10W unit. Neither of them come close! The 17 does a little better than 5 and Pro just under!

Looks like baofengs answer to anysecu uv-k5

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

Not hardly! I believe it’s Baofeng’s answer to some of the newer radios coming out with full color screens and airband! The Anysecu/Quansheng UV-K5 is the better than the UV5R radio!

I'm from Italy and i don't peak english very well. Could you tell me the real power of UV-17 Pro? Thank you very much.

@fittoat9261

11 ай бұрын

The power of ‘most’ UV-17s is 5w! There is one now marketed as 10w, but will mostly do around 7.4w.

9:10 THERE ARE FOUR LIGHTS!

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

On two units!

Take a look at the uv-21 pro!!! No reviews so far!!!

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

Too new! I just got the 17 Pro! I also have a review on the Quansheng UV-K5 coming soon.

@Chandra378

Жыл бұрын

When you will release the videos? I am waiting

Hoping to get a free radio! 500 subscribers!!

Very pleasant presentation, nice radio to. 73 de sv7gbi operator Konstantinos

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Nasai kala!

@sv7gbi.744

Жыл бұрын

@@fittoat9261 Eucharisto!

Seems chirp is now available for these...

I have a working CPS for this device, but it's in chinese language. I've used my mobile with google translater by camera......

@thelion.4K

Жыл бұрын

Can you please share it?

@patrikhuber7685

Жыл бұрын

@@thelion.4K no problem, but not earlyer than sunday this week. I'm on vacation

@thelion.4K

Жыл бұрын

@@patrikhuber7685 no problem. If you just remember the name I could look for it myself too.

@SmoothbassmanStudios

11 ай бұрын

There is another version of the software on the Abbree website now. Can be downloaded here drive.google.com/file/d/1bUMH7OmN5NXjPA4Bu3l-m18vQU_oXMAb/view

The new chirp program

Temu advertised a UV-17 Pro but sent me a Basic model. I sent it back.

@fittoat9261

11 ай бұрын

There is, unfortunately, a UV-17 Pro which is NOT the PRO GPS, creating even MORE confusion!

Hello KK7KLD from utah

Only exits Baofeng UV-17R and UV17R plus this is fake radio

Get a Quansheng UV-K5 instead you won't be disappointed. Baofengs are really poor on rx and quiet TX audio too.

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

I already have a UV-K5 and have a review on it. Does not compare to this radio, two different features …..

@Chandra378

Жыл бұрын

Is it good UV K5?

WON'T WORK WITH CHIRP !!!

@fittoat9261

10 ай бұрын

As yet, it does not work with CHIRP, and it is common knowledge!

not worth a nickle

@fittoat9261

4 ай бұрын

Probably not worth a ‘nickle’ more likely worth a nickel though!!

Is the UV17 Pro better than the RUYAGE UV58Plus? The 10 banks/zones on the UV17 Pro seem very useful. I don't see that feature on the RUYAGE UV58Plus.

@fittoat9261

11 ай бұрын

I like the RUYAGE, and often have it as an EDC, because it is smaller, and what I have done is ‘created’ my own ‘banks’ by putting each set of memories starting at 101, 201, 301, etc. Certainly not as nice as banks, but it helps (if I remember where I put what!! 😆)

@tvbox6955

11 ай бұрын

@@fittoat9261 Is there a way to easily jump to each of the banks you created on the RUYAGE UV58Plus?

friend, please compare baofeng uv17 pro vs quansheng uv k5 please. which one has better RX and test power meter. thank you sir. I already subs you

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

That is not a reasonable comparison! They are different radios.

@Chandra378

Жыл бұрын

@@fittoat9261 uv17pro is better right?

@fittoat9261

Жыл бұрын

@@Chandra378 the UV17Pro IS a better radio than the UV K5, it has more features and better AM reception. That said, this is a personal opinion!

@Chandra378

Жыл бұрын

@@fittoat9261 alright thank you sir