Having a 35$ radio is a helluva lot better than having NO radio

@wilcoxtactical3716

Жыл бұрын

I've been a ham for over a decade. These radios are just as durable and even more capable as my Yeasu, Icoms etc. In many cases here the discount you receive is due to low wages, lack of workman's compensation, no dental / health plans etc for employees and less greedy CEO, not due to quality. Even a battery on an ICOM costs more than one of these radios.

The baofeng got me into the radio hobby. It was cheap and let me listen and see if I liked it well after a couple of years of listening I got my license about a month ago.

Baofeng are fantastic for the price. I've got several and they give you so much value. For a beginner there's no better option.

The UV-9R is exactly what got me into ham radio. Just passed my technician test yesterday. I know it’s not great quality, but it’s purpose is not to challenge better radios. Of course ill get better radios, but the UV9R was a perfect introduction in every way

@nickfox1138

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah did my UK ham test with one of these. Great for the price and as a learning tool.

I made up several twin lead j-pole antennas with a plastic clothes pin at the end and about 20' of RG-58 to use my various VHF & UHF radios when I really need communications. A cheap fiberglass push up pole gets the height that makes ALL the difference.

I got the shorter version of the Abbree antenna. It does not fit on the UV-R9plus because of the way the water/dust-resistant socket is designed. But it does fit perfectly on my other HT's. The Powermax and the Diamond SRJ77CA fit perfectly snug in there. So there is not much of a gap if you are still worried about it being resistant to dust and water.

An excellent review. I have one of these units and, also, a yaesu vx-6. I find myself using my uv-9r much more than my yaesu because it is so easy to use. And, as you state in your video, if my uv-9r gets damaged or lost, it won't "break the bank" to replace it. 73

Good review I have the BF A58 and am really pleased with it. Buy the way thanks for turning me on to rock pals I just got the 500w 520whr solar charger and 100w panel love it,great buy.

Thank you for the video.

I have a uv5r thats about 6 yrs old with no issues. 3 retevis rt6 (4 rys) that are ok but batteries aren't worth a crap and the connections for the mike is very finicky. My favorite is the sain sonic rst599 but cant find any more. I.also have a baofeng made by sain sonic gtp i think its called. My second favorite

mine arrived today to keep in the car for an emergency. im waiting for the programming cable and then will program it with Chirp.

Hey man I agree with you 100% they come a long way from 35years ago 👍

I finally started using chirp after I got my license before I manual programmed them.

Got 2 of these for wife an I for security reasons..... and these were recommended so I'm trying to figure these out. (Plus, I'm looking to offroad here frequently) live near PARADISE CA so I figured these would be good to have.

Hello. Would like to ask because i bought 2 uvr9 plus for me and my husband. How do we save each other frequency ? This is our first time to use this. Thank you Sir.

Thank you for sharing this video help alot. can you share which website do i go if i want to program my unit. Thank you.

And I do like that radio I have one and it's never giving me trouble 👍

George, I know this is an older video but have you played with the UV-R9 PRO yet? I was looking for more info on it since the available info seems to be confusing. According to the product page on AZ they are 8w units, but a number of the reviews seem ti indicate they are 5w. Additionally there seems to be two different batteries available. The main one I'm interested in as a Prepper is the fact that you can use a type-c cable to directly charge the battery intead of having a special cord like the S9+ and others use. Just kind of wondering from a Prepper perspective if the R9 Pro with the USB battery might be the best radio to look at from the Boafeng line, even though it would require all different accessories over the UV-5R and family that uses the Kenwood pinned accessories.

The emergency alarm transmits for 3 seconds, then listens for 3 seconds, and stops transmitting when it hears a signal

You are excellent and accurate. But please remember how you started: You provided basic information to basic people. Go back there. You are now communicating with my kids.

My group and I have chosen GMRS as a main form of backup communication. We also have some Baofeng radios that work in the amateur radio frequencies. I have two BF-F8HP and a BTech UV-25x2 as a base radio. It’s a 25watt radio. I haven’t done any power test. The reviews on the BF-F8HP seem to say 8watts on high power. Not a whole lot difference in 8watts and 5 watts. With that said the 8watts is a little clear on the fringe of the max range. That’s in my area. I have 2watt 5watt and a 8watt radios . At about 2miles the 2watt is very choppy. Same range with the 5 watt marginally better at 2 miles . The Baofeng F-8HP at the 2 miles is the clearest. Then at 2.5 miles the 2watt is nothing but static. The 5watt is understandable. The F8HP very close to the same as the 5watt radio. All that is with stock antenna’s . On a couple of my radios I’m going to add Nagoya antenna’s the 771G and the Smiley GMRS tuned antenna. I have also thought about getting the ABBREE antenna tuned for GMRS.

@joegarcia4797

2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I want very low tx power, to tx 500 feet or less. I get it, lots of hams want to tx across the world with a handheld. Pass. More tx power, more listeners.

George like your video got some questions I'm dyslexic so I probably would never be able to pass the test to get the license however my wife could do it no problem if she can read a paper she can automatically do it my question is this radio good enough to have to get updates and listen just in case a stf situation occurs two more questions I don't have a computer I do all my stuff off a cell phone is it possible to put the information from a cell phone into this radio or can you do it some other way second question do they make an outdoor antenna possibly that can screw into this radio for a better reception or do you need it I'm a total idiot thank you

@Iridium242

3 жыл бұрын

You can use an external antenna on it no worries but this radio cant be programmed with a cell phone you would need a laptop or desktop to program HOWEVER you can just get your local ham radio frequencies from their website, punch them in and listen during any emergency as long as you dont transmit

@randy1862

3 жыл бұрын

@@Iridium242 thank you George so much for the information you're always a great help really enjoy your channel

@proehm

3 жыл бұрын

You don't have to be able to read to pass the test. There are blind hams. The radios that talk are very nice for that.

I have pmr446 walkie talkies for short range, CB 27MHz and UHF, VHF transceivers. Better than nothing👍

....Can the programming cable be used to charge Baofeng UV 9R Plus battery in the radio using a usb battery pack?

@nimblehealer199

Жыл бұрын

No

Just bought one. Any idea on the specs of folding antennas for this? Thank you, I’m new to ham.

@nimblehealer199

Жыл бұрын

The Abbree folding antenna should be compatible with the radio, although it may not be as waterproof, but it comes in several lengths. I have a 42 inch one.

So I bought this thing before learning it was a HAM radio. So my biggest question is, can I use this for communicating when kayak fishing with walkie talkie users?

@mrbyamile6973

Жыл бұрын

Technically no, unofficially yes, but don't tell anyone I said that. Baofeng makes a UV-9G, same radio that is GMRS radio but slightly different menus and programming. A lot easier to program for non hams... and legal.

I took your advice. I ended up buying the BF8 HP.....LOVE these things. Watch out for fakes, though...a LOT on EBAY and Wish.

I have the Baofeng UV-82 and I love it. Get your ham license!! Just be careful with these newer 8 watt and 10 watt handhelds. That much RF can be dangerous.

@proehm

3 жыл бұрын

Bought several of the type accepted version (VU-82C) for work and they are comparable to the cheap Motorola radios at 1/3 the cost.

@rivershere01

3 жыл бұрын

I dont grasp why you need a liscence

@timm2020

3 жыл бұрын

@@rivershere01 Because the Ham radio bands are regulated by the FCC. They require a License to communicate on them. It is not like the old CB Radios, or the FRS radios you get at Wal-Mart. There is more to know when you operate these radios. Getting a license is not that hard. You just study a book, and then take an easy test. Get Licensed it will save money. The FCC can fine you up to $250,000 and five years in prison for not operating with a License on these bands.

@wokzip

2 жыл бұрын

@@rivershere01 better to take a test for 50 dollars than end up paying 250K fine. Good luck

How to pair this with motorola walkie talkie channel 3?

Ok. So do you need 2 of these? One for you and one for another person who you need to communicate with?

@wokzip

2 жыл бұрын

cringe

@Dumontjon

2 жыл бұрын

If that's all you want, just buy walk e talk e's from Walmart.

Thanks for the info. Did a search while while watching and saw some "15" and "20"watt radios. And the price on your link is higher than most...which makes me wonder if there are many versions?

@SgtRudySmithbRet

3 жыл бұрын

Just diffrent sellers and they jack the prices up

@Iridium242

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it all depends sometimes the price changes, I noticed the higher price too I would say just keep searching on any site and you will find these around 35 bucks.

@jamesshell8457

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, ment to ask if you recommend a particular association or online course for hamradio license. Thanks!

That's not the easiest way to remove the clip. You have to rotate the HT up so that the bottom is pointing at 1 o'clock. From there the clip releases easily, all other positions you have to man handle as you did on the video. It's actually a natural motion if you are pulling the HT off your beltline.

Hey G!

My UV-5R can turn on the tv

Have you seen the new radios, man o man.

I guess people think that frequencies can't be shut down, well, they are talking about turning off both HAM bands and CB frequencies. Seriously! And a rule in war is to stop your enemies communication and supply. At the end of the day, better not be left with an expensive paper weight.

@madalaine1150

3 жыл бұрын

California has tried to shut down all the repeater's.

@Iridium242

3 жыл бұрын

No. California dept of forestry shut down One repeater when the owner refused to pay rent on the site. He then went online and posted that they were shutting them all down which they cant

@Iridium242

3 жыл бұрын

How are they planning on shutting down frequencies. Not an easy task when you have millions of them at your disposal

@CB-od2pw

3 жыл бұрын

Not trying to be smart arse, serriously, what would be the alternative to ham andd cb?

@mountainghost556

3 жыл бұрын

@Rik Thomas pigeons lol.

The alarm is not only sounding in your room...the alarm sounds on air as an emergency beacon...everyone on the band you use will hear the alarm..Next step is calling may day..and the cavalry will arrive master prepper.

And if you live out in the country will I still be able to pick up my local fire department and police departments signal

@nimblehealer199

Жыл бұрын

It depends on if they still use analog frequencies. If they use encrypted digital, you're boned.

is the UV 9S as good as the R ?

@Iridium242

3 жыл бұрын

I like it a bit better myself. Been using the 9s more

@tsilfidis1996

3 жыл бұрын

@@Iridium242 Awesome thanks!

@nimblehealer199

Жыл бұрын

​@@Iridium242 I also have a 9s. I love that it's a tri-band radio. I currently have the ar-771 antenna attached.

Can this radio communicate with GMRS radios? Mine won't.

@Iridium242

9 ай бұрын

Nope ham only on this one

@miekhelkavok8285

9 ай бұрын

@@Iridium242 thank you for informing me. I was worried it was broken lol.

@miekhelkavok8285

9 ай бұрын

@@Iridium242 can you program a repeater for GMRS if you don't have a license yet?

@miekhelkavok8285

9 ай бұрын

@@Iridium242 can you program a repeater for GMRS if you don't have a license yet?

@miekhelkavok8285

9 ай бұрын

@@Iridium242 can't a ham radio communicate contact any radio ham or GMRS if it has the frequency of the other radio? If I program a frequency channel in that the GMRS radio is set on? I'm getting conflicting information from this other video I watched .

I have this radio and I am having an issue programming it with chirp. I can program my uv-5r but not this one.

@proehm

3 жыл бұрын

If you're not using the most recent chirp build, maybe try that?

@pascoprepper805

3 жыл бұрын

@@proehm I tried downloading the newest version and it still will not work

@axorex

3 жыл бұрын

@@pascoprepper805 I programmed the 9R plus by selecting the 9R option in chirp.

Are you able to listen to your local fire department and police department on these

@Iridium242

2 жыл бұрын

No, they are digital out there

Why in the hell do you have to turn it off and hold the menu that is the dumbest operation I've ever seen its way back in the old days your Kenwood icom Yeasu radios you don't need to do that you need to bite the Retcis RT87 totally submergible and true waterproof you could program the frequencies at the keep powder use of program you would really love that model have a good day 🌞