_Nice review and great humor!_ But one spec was not mentioned. Does Rocky Talkie's 5-watt GMRS model transmit at the full 20 kHz bandwidth of GMRS on those channels which the FCC allows? Or does this model only transmit at the narrow 12.5 kHz bandwidth? (Some "GMRS" radios like my Midland GXT1050VP4 _only_ use the narrow 12.5 kHz.) I checked the Rocky Talkie website and they say _nothing_ about the bandwidth of their 5-watt GMRS radio.

@TheNotaRubicon

2 күн бұрын

This radio is not for you as I very clearly mentioned in the video.

Holy Cow.... A new Pencil! Congrats!!

@royrobinson4636

4 күн бұрын

I was equally impressed 🤣

@jweaver7170

4 күн бұрын

#2 Already has been chewed maybe by "SOME PEOPLE"

@atomicsmith

4 күн бұрын

Truly, he is blessed by Xenu.

For handhelds I have the Wouxun KG-805G, KG-UV9G Pro and the Rocky Talkie GMRS. The Rocky Talkie turned out to be my favorite of my handhelds.

@matthewkowalsky4874

4 күн бұрын

Curious… can you explain why. I’ve been undecided on a new gmrs radio and I’ve looked at those wouxons and other brands and am undecided at this lint in what to get. Every time I learn about a new radio, makes the decision harder on what to buy.

For all intensive porpoises I pacifically enjoy your explanation of "fars". It starts right off the ball and is worth all the monies I paid for this video.

@zachh7375

3 күн бұрын

Verilys I's says pacificallys untos yous irregardlesslys ofs the's costs it's was worths the's monies

I have a rocky-talkie gmrs radio. I really like it. Throw a roll up SlimJim connected to some decent coax over a high tree limb and you can get much more distance. The battery lasts a really long time, I like the super ruggedness. I like that it is repeater capable. And I like that it has NOAA weather Radio. I'm glad I bought one.

Great Review Randy. I like the simplicity of operation. No unneeded bells or whistles. Rugged construction is a plus. Yes, you can get $20 bowfangs but if you really need to count on them will they work in the long run? You spend 40K+ on your 4X4, 2K+ on your backpacking equipment, etc. and then rely on $20 radio? Of course everyone can make a choice.

Running into an ad for these radios is what ultimately got me into GMRS in December and HAM radio in April. Great marketing and I’m still tempted here and there to grab one. Great video!

Get yourself EITHER Rocky Talkie Radio, here: alnk.to/7X4orDB Get a shirt like the one I am wearing in this video, here: amzn.to/45GsSE5

NotaRubicon; Still the best!

still have my old Motorola walkabouts from 2004

@RKingis

4 күн бұрын

Back when they were actually made by Motorola.

Notarubicon 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 thanx for this review I asked for this a couple a months ago !! I greatly appreciate it !!!!

I like both the FRS and GMRS models, and I can see the appeal for simplicity and ruggedness Me personally though, I can’t see myself paying that much for only 5 watts AND channelized frequencies Good stuff though!

Congratulations on the fresh new pencil there Randy @NotaRubicon Productions

Bought the FRS for snow skiing. Small and easy to use. Great battery life in the Vermont cold.

A great option for families going camping, traveling, hiking, visiting parks, or any General outdoor activities. Good lookin’ radios. Nice reviews as always, Randy. You’re a champion. ❤

You make me laugh. Another informational video with all kinds of humor and Randy-isms. Thank you.

Thanks for the review, verily.

Love your videos. Love all your radios in the background, it's like the Matrix with the lights on and blinking transmission (not broadcasting) lights :)

I miss the previous production style of your videos with the music. It fit your sense of humor perfectly!

Another fun and informative review! No BS!

I learn and enjoy you channel

great radios. I use them in the backcountry and for daily communication on the farm.

>there is no test for a gmrs license well, there is a test of patience. I nearly gave up trying.

@RKingis

4 күн бұрын

Those sites have hardly changed in 20 years 😢

@OverlandOne

4 күн бұрын

Yes, that's part of the test. The rest of the test is trying to figure out the FCCs multiple websites I had to visit and filling out all of those forms. I got my license 2 years ago and, if not for Randy's video showing step by step how to navigate those websites, and how to fill out those forms, I would still be trying to figure it out.

Wow, I just hit your 1,000th like on this video. Go Nota!

i love the displays even "with the shutter screen and so on and such forth". and other little tricks and trinkets and what not.

Thank you for reviewing these! I absolutely love the Mountain Radio. It is the best FRS radio! However, those extra 106 channels are very annoying, I wish there was a way to disable them, for maximum simplicity. I hate that if I hand someone a Mountain Radio and tell them to go on to channel 16 they can accidentally go on channel 116 and they will actually be on some other channel with a privacy code turned on.

Awesome review Randy!

@NotaRubicon your videos are straightforward and I enjoy your sense of humor I have question have you thought about jailbreaking a Baofeng UV-25 to TX on GMRS

This has been the most fantastical display of misused spoonerisms i did ever hear! ❤ well done!

Very interesting Review and Opinion's @NotaRubicon Productions

Good video and thank you much. 😊

What type of connector does this 5-Watt use for attaching a different antenna?

I absolutely love your humor! That being said, I have a calrification question. I have two GFMR radios that I use for off roading. I totaly understand that I.m required to have a sheet of paper. But, do I need two pieces of paper, when I loan one of my radios to a friend to talk back to me, on one of my radios when we are off road?

Thank you for the information

Radio dorks have a unique sense of humor, and I definitely smile at yours, but stop saying “irreguardless!”

Thank you for video of radios.

Loved the "Bewitched" reference 😂

What's neat is they are basically speaker mics....but it's the whole radio...

If you adjust the shutter speed on your camera, you can get the LED flickering to stop

You'll pay more, get less, and be happy. LOL

@RKingis

4 күн бұрын

Isn't ignorance bliss?

@trekster9269

4 күн бұрын

@@RKingis Does the truth hurt?

I got the 5 watt version. Rocky talkie is the best.

another outstanding video

I have seen ads for these radios and just initially thought they were just more rebranded chinesium. Turns out I was wrong. Not sure how I feel about the price for a channelized handheld radio, but they do appear to be rugged simple to use radios.

Love the socks and flip flop modeling…

Ooooh, 5-watts! _John_ (-,-) - P.S. Thanks for a new video...

@jmiskinis

4 күн бұрын

I just learned that the "Mountain Radio" is 2-watts....

Huh huh....you said intensive purposes.

OH MY GOD!!!! What a nice looking #2. I had refrained from telling my GMRS buddies about this channel because I was so embarrassed about the pencil but not now… I will be telling everyone about this very professional channel and all it took was a good #2. But just one quick suggestion. It needs about 5 or 6 more solid twists in the sharpener to get that nice ready-to-use look on your #2.

@Chris-ro8ft

3 күн бұрын

I just took a #2!

These radios must be junk because my $1000 radios are expensive. 🙃

Do you know how the range compares to the Midland GXT67 PRO? I wonder if you could hit the same repeaters and if the longer antenna on the rocky talkie made a difference

@TheNotaRubicon

4 күн бұрын

the range is virtually identical at the GXT67 Pro and all other GMRS hand-held radios, and the longer antenna made only a little difference.

You didn't mention how easy or lack thereof it was to program it or howto do it, (using software or not.) Also would have been nice to seen the antenna attached to the one that has the "longer" antenna...

Love your content🎉 thank you

Thanks 4 the info radio god!

Those Rocky Talkies look more like speaker/mics then actual radio. But I'm sure those radios can hold their own on typical outdoor activities.

Keep making the great content, Chief! I understand the youtube algorithms love user/watcher engagement, and I suppose the negative Nellies help your numbers. That said, I assume you taunt them with all the sarcasm deserved for strategic reasons. But... if not... don't give the Nellies so much attention. It is like feeding the bears at the zoo... they don't shut up and go away, obviously.

I'm a simpleton there for I like simple things. Good video

And I thought only "Sad Hams" wore socks while sporting flip flops, man was I wrong!

It needs a screen so it can be programmed. Love the new pencil!

@TheNotaRubicon

4 күн бұрын

No, it's doesn't.

@RKingis

4 күн бұрын

They hace hidden LED screens.

@TheNotaRubicon, maybe you've already answered this but what would actually be a good emergency communication device on the trail? Are you thinking the Garmin Inreach type products or something else? Could make a good video.

@TheNotaRubicon

3 күн бұрын

I have already made a video about it, but the punchline is: Garmin InReach

Your sing language is very easy to read. Thank you....

@trekster9269

4 күн бұрын

He really can carry a tune.

I love listening to your videos. Informative, hilarious and helpful. If we can’t laugh at ourselves…. No I’ll still laugh at the idiots out there.

Thank you for your normalcentric videos. 😊

@TheNotaRubicon

3 күн бұрын

Thank YOU!

I don't know, I'm not sure I would buy any radio that does not have spurious emissions included.

I am "Rocky" and I never authorized any radios...

Just curious about how you view the Rocky Talky 5watt radio in comparison to the Midland GXT3000. They seem pretty similar with the Rocky Talky appearing to be a little more rugged.

@TheNotaRubicon

2 күн бұрын

The Rocky Talkie is FAR more rugged and easier to use than the GXT3000. A better comparison would be to the Midland GXT67. I have both, and it is the Rocky Talkie that I use when I go off-roading.

16:45 : missed a prime opportunity to insert the intro to Beatle's "Taxman" song. 1, 2, 3,4, 1,2,

thank you kind sir

I hope that you will review the (excellent) TIDRADIO MD-11 FRS/GMRS radio. I think that it is superior to the Rocky Talkie. ymmv of course.

These radios might not be for me, not enough flashing lights. But I did just get a Baofeng GM-15 pro on Amazon it says upgrade to the UV-5R. We will see!

These look like good radios. I wonder if software is available to program them with something useful in Australia?

How well do they play with other GMRS radios that might be on the same trail ride or hike? I might be confuckulated, but I thought the RTs had pre-set tone squelch codes.

@TheNotaRubicon

4 күн бұрын

You are very confuckled. Channels 1-22 are clean, pure, GMRS/FRS channels.

@W2IRT

4 күн бұрын

@@TheNotaRubicon I accept my confuckularity in that case. Simplicity, reliability, and interoperability is a nice combination. Too spendy after dropping so many monies on tireses and diff coverses.

@johnnorman7708

4 күн бұрын

Recently I was thinking how simple a telephone call and telephone operation used to be. Simple is a very beautiful thing in an emergency.

I would have thought they were toys at first glance as well, now I think I an getting the 5 watt radio. I may have missed in the video, can you program on your computer or is it menu program only?

@TheNotaRubicon

4 күн бұрын

no computer programming and only very simple menus.

Thanks for all of the entertainment and info you provide, Randy.

@TheNotaRubicon

4 күн бұрын

Thank YOU!

Ifs I can talks threw a peepeater 19 miles away to my ruff-road “buddy” 200 yardses away, I’m alls in ans haves to get one, or three! Slay Queen!

In the UK you would need a full HAM licence if you were to use those springy lanyards.

I know someone who'd do two channels at the same time, if he had a million gigglehertz!

I got UV-5R for $25 and it does what this radio and more and goes for 20 miles, why is this so expensive?

@TheNotaRubicon

3 күн бұрын

For you, sitting on your couch, the UV-5R is a better choice..

So many options for impressing the chicks!

Thanks!

@TheNotaRubicon

4 күн бұрын

Thank YOU!

They should come up with a radio beep ther only transmits to licensed HAMs

Will those innovative attachment systems alert loved ones if the become detached?? Asking for a friend

@TheNotaRubicon

4 күн бұрын

Yes, but you will have to separately purchase the $6,000 satellite-tracker unit with the optional 'grenade-pin' trigger mechanism.

@landau46t

3 күн бұрын

@@TheNotaRubicon I’ll let my friend know, fanks

more radios need strong built in places for retention lanyards or cables!!! Wonder how many pencils he goes through a day with the destruction of that pencil in the video?

what flavour is the pencil?

So which radio would you suggest for emergency contact

@TheNotaRubicon

4 күн бұрын

I suggest one of these, or something similar: amzn.to/4bobEfC its what I have been carrying with me every time I leave the pavement for the last 2 years.

I farted and a ham radio license came out

@michaelroot6064

4 күн бұрын

Your mom farted and you came out

@UkrainianPaulie

4 күн бұрын

I like ham! 🐷

@theselector2310

4 күн бұрын

I do too!

@kord2003

4 күн бұрын

That's spurious emissions

@SethFreiberg

4 күн бұрын

I ate a ham and then farted a radio

I come for the humor.. I leave knowing 2% more about some radio sheet

The coil tether cable is stylish cause the chics dig it

Are you saying that you took the Rocky Talkie for granite?

I was waiting for the Midland GXT67 Pro to come back in stock then I see this. Has anyone used both?

@TheNotaRubicon

2 күн бұрын

I have. And you can see which of the two I am using.. But YOU may have different needs.

@mattmiller3336

2 күн бұрын

@@TheNotaRubicon Thank you. Got it ordered.

Randy had not one, but two, absolutely gorgeous radios, and couldn't bring himself to even try to take the screen covers off. His age must be getting to him. I mean, not even two tears ago, he'd have done both at the same time

5:54 Do you think a 2H pencil would be better for pointing than a HB Pencil? They might last longer when chewed sorta thing. 10:50 Oh Zees? ..Oh Jeees :-)

intensive purposes, indeed

as my opinion represents that of all of youtube, i feel its important to tell you that you are the only creator that uses any sort of rage bait that i dont immediately block. my only hope is that we dont one day find out that you have a ham license. that would be the only way you could truly betray your audience

still wondering how someone gets their feet to point in that direction

Is that accurate, that u need a license to talk on the GMRS radio? What if you are transmitting only on the FRS frequencies using the GMRS radio. Would u still need a license?

@TheNotaRubicon

2 күн бұрын

To transmit on a GMRS radio the FCC says you must have a GMRS license. it does not matter what channel you are on, what power-level is set, or what color the radio is.

Is it possible to use a GMRS radio without having a license?

@TheNotaRubicon

3 күн бұрын

Yes, its possible - thousands of people do it every day.. It breaks the FCC rules, but it is completely possible.

OMG, the pencil!!! 😂😂😂

Rocky Talkie never gave a discount for reviewer's radio. Most reviewers won't review with out a free radio. Did you pay full price for these???

@TheNotaRubicon

4 күн бұрын

Dude.. Did you even watch the video?

That sure was a lot of informative jibber jabber

Dibs on the Blue one

YES!!! I am glad to see THIS REVIEW! EXCELLENT....way to stay on top of the GMRS pile! YOU ARE KING OF GMRS!

@dw8555

4 күн бұрын

Actually, he is THE QUEEN OF ALL THAT IS GMRS! Pay closer attention.🤔