Baofeng UV-5R power booster - BTech AMP-220 / BTech AMP-U25 - Boost the power output of your UV5R

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  • čas přidán 18. 06. 2024
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    Turn your Baofeng UV-5R into a high-power mobile or base-station using this power-amplifier - EASILY boost the power and transmission range and distance on any hand-held radio with a detachable antenna.
    You can find LennyB (the audio engineer) at www.lennyb.com/voice_recordin... or on his CZcams Channel at / @heylennyb
    LINKS --
    You can find the BTech AMP-220 / AMP-225 here (be sure to select the correct model for the frequencies you transmit on): amzn.to/2Ra5U6b
    The Nagoya antenna that BTech recommends for use with this power-booster (but any mobile or base station antenna will work):
    amzn.to/3faAUv2
    ---Step-by-step guide to purchasing your GMRS license:
    www.notarubicon.com/how-to-ge...
    Music by Stern Beats - You can find him here:
    / @sternbeats9057
    #UV5R #Baofeng
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Komentáře • 686

  • @jplacido9999
    @jplacido9999 Před 3 lety +55

    Using a amplifier with a cheap UV-5R is like someone that uses to make a lot of noise at your street and neighberhood shouting stupid things and annoying everyone, deciding to buy a PA (Public Adress) sound system:
    You can imagine the havoc........😪😪😪
    Using a amplifier like this on a cheap, RF noisy radio is so dangerous for the other radio spectrum users that you cannot even imagine.
    Even if you use a decent portable radio, you MUST allways check harmonics levels going into the air (with a good quallity spectrum analyser).
    Even much worst at a Base Station than at a mobile station.
    Beware........🤬😠
    (you can minimize this by using a narrow band passband filter for the ham bands (yes, the ham bands !!! If you are not a licenced radioamateur you have no business transmiting. Remember: you can listen but you CANNOT transmit, so why would you need a amplifier ???!!!!!!!)

    • @TheNotaRubicon
      @TheNotaRubicon  Před 3 lety +694

      Each year over 5,000 children are killed because irresponsible parents fail to check the harmonics on their UV-5Rs with a spectrum analyzer....
      I am so glad that you have your CZcams FCC Police Badge to save us all..

    • @miken8820
      @miken8820 Před 3 lety +47

      Who said they don't have a license?

    • @user-lw5fm2xc3w
      @user-lw5fm2xc3w Před 3 lety +32

      The Old Guard 💂‍♂️

    • @Tom_H327
      @Tom_H327 Před 3 lety +89

      @@TheNotaRubicon you always manage to hook one. Take that luck to the casino!! 👍

    • @samwilson2797
      @samwilson2797 Před 3 lety +38

      @@TheNotaRubicon it has to be a high quality spectrum analyzer, not just any old spectrum analyzer.

  • @w6krg
    @w6krg Před 3 lety +163

    EVERY time you lovingly caress your UV-5R I giggle like a 12-year-old! Thanks!!!

    • @FreddyFootlock
      @FreddyFootlock Před 2 lety +8

      I giggle like a 50 yr old! (ok, that's weird). but true.

    • @renny9879
      @renny9879 Před 2 lety +6

      Likewise!

    • @victorderosa9697
      @victorderosa9697 Před rokem +5

      I get excited and wish he would stop stroking the radios. It's like porn and some of us have issues🤣

    • @kiraPh1234k
      @kiraPh1234k Před rokem +3

      Except he cuts out all the good parts 😭

    • @darthtater4844
      @darthtater4844 Před 4 měsíci +1

      I do too. Randy cracks me up. 😂

  • @ncsd98
    @ncsd98 Před 3 lety +63

    Thank you for being human and less awkward than everyone else in radio

    • @ralphburns6659
      @ralphburns6659 Před 3 lety +4

      I agree.

    • @Dmoormans5
      @Dmoormans5 Před 6 měsíci +1

      I don't know....some of those caresses get pretty akward😂

  • @K0MRDRadioPrepper
    @K0MRDRadioPrepper Před rokem +59

    As a Ham Radio Operator, with a General class license I just want to say that I loved this video. It is concise and to the point. Thanks for sharing it.

  • @jkg6211
    @jkg6211 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Thanks!
    This is one of the most informative AND funny channels on ALL the CZcamss.
    You deserve a nice cold one. NEVER STOP!

    • @TheNotaRubicon
      @TheNotaRubicon  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank YOU!

    • @jkg6211
      @jkg6211 Před 2 měsíci

      @@TheNotaRubicon
      Keep up the dry humor - I love it - it's better than Monty Python!
      However - if you change, I'll demand a refund... in US Pennies, Nickels, and/or small shinny pebbles.
      Preferably gray ones.

  • @quandoomniflunkusmoritati9359

    Might be the best non-mainstream youtube content provider in the genre out there. Thanks man! Recommend you to all my friends that got into ham for the off-road support stuff.

  • @axorex
    @axorex Před 3 lety +23

    Yes!, my own Baofeng UVMILF-5R...

  • @t.fayomi316
    @t.fayomi316 Před 2 lety +17

    Give credit where its due.
    After surfing tons of channles, your explanations are the clearest/simple, thus beneficial.

  • @rowdyron4111
    @rowdyron4111 Před 3 lety +21

    Stellar audio with the new mic. Good job Lenny.

  • @jamesbornman5556
    @jamesbornman5556 Před 3 lety +14

    Makes my heart flutter just knowing I’m your favorite viewer 🥰

  • @FranklyRustic
    @FranklyRustic Před rokem +12

    My virtual friend, I enjoy every single comical comment you throw at us. Thanks for making me laugh. I have no interest in bumping up my UV-5R to 40 watts of power but I knew I was in for a fun and well informed show as usual here. Keep up the great work!

  • @brettberger-KM6MCI
    @brettberger-KM6MCI Před 3 lety +23

    I laugh every time “ sad ham” shows up. 🤣

    • @freepressright
      @freepressright Před 3 lety +2

      Too stupid not to play right into the trap. I love it! :D

  • @cmdrcorvuscoraxnevermore3354

    I just got my, lovely, amazing, and beautiful UV-5Rs. They came in a secure package that protected my two little gems. I then found your channel, and subbed. My life has changed now that I know where to get the most excellent UV-5R information. YOU ROCK, thank you for your videos and information. Be well.

  • @gailjenkins9197
    @gailjenkins9197 Před 2 lety +10

    Love your videos. It's helped me so much. I am a widow, and not to good with all these new fangled equipment. It was so easy with your instructions. Again thanks a bunch

  • @trevorhannabus2239
    @trevorhannabus2239 Před rokem +1

    Your audio is clear and perfect. I am slightly deaf and your speach is top quality, I can hear everything clearly. I like it when you rag the critics too.

  • @kaoshavoc
    @kaoshavoc Před 3 lety +1

    Came here for the information. Stayed for the humor, and information. This is the first video of yours I have seen, and will NOT be the last. Amazing :D

  • @jaybarr3307
    @jaybarr3307 Před 2 lety +5

    So glad I watched this video! I watch all your vids but, somehow, I missed this one. Totally solves a problem for me to get a GMRS base station going (yes, I need the U25, not the v25). Thanks so much!

  • @NOLATAC
    @NOLATAC Před 2 lety

    Love this channel. One of the most informative and entertaining channels on comms in CZcams, Thanks.

  • @darthtater4844
    @darthtater4844 Před 4 měsíci

    You consistently make me laugh more than anyone I watch on CZcams. Thanks for that. You’ve also given me a lot of good information. Thanks for that also.

  • @JB-do5qd
    @JB-do5qd Před 7 měsíci

    Yes, confirming the audio from your new setup is sounding nice & stable, well done sir.

  • @ra8640
    @ra8640 Před rokem +4

    I just started watching your channel, Love it. I think my UV-5R has been working better since I started caressing it. Thanks for posting great helpful videos for "Me", Your favorite viewer...

    • @user-ju9mx2ik2k
      @user-ju9mx2ik2k Před 5 měsíci

      😂 that's great, but I'm pretty sure he was talking to me. His actual favorite viewer 😜🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @ECVCrabmeat
    @ECVCrabmeat Před 3 lety +9

    New mic sounds great!

  • @dalesnyder1753
    @dalesnyder1753 Před 3 lety +5

    sounds great video great ,, love your videos and passion for the uv-5r . appreciate your teaching videos

  • @Redmeredith
    @Redmeredith Před 3 lety +1

    I am grateful that you make these informative & entertaining videos

  • @theislandretreat4326
    @theislandretreat4326 Před 3 lety +9

    Awesome sense of humour, brother!

  • @JayBirdrx
    @JayBirdrx Před 3 lety +7

    This is a game changer for anyone on a budget!

  • @josephfischetti4036
    @josephfischetti4036 Před 2 lety +2

    Love your Beretta 92 matt !!! Learning about GMRS and Ham . Thanks !!!!!!

  • @jal316
    @jal316 Před 3 lety +37

    I really appreciate how all your videos get right to the point!

    • @brucebigam8693
      @brucebigam8693 Před 3 lety +7

      Half the video was about Lenny the Sound engineer. Not right to the point.

    • @esuohdica
      @esuohdica Před 2 lety +5

      Sarcasm :-)

  • @nextellcup8
    @nextellcup8 Před 3 lety

    sounds great. love your videos. i ordered the uv-5r 3 , i should have it in a couple days. thanks 👍👍

  • @buddycraigg
    @buddycraigg Před 3 lety +5

    Thanks for this Vid.
    I bought one tuned for the 2 meter band.
    I am currently participating with my normal Tuesday night net.
    I am testing with it in place of my normal home setup of my UV-5R going to a TPL brand 50 watt amp, hand held mic, and a J pole antenna 25 feet in the air.
    Everyone so far has said that it sounds good and has a strong signal on multiple repeaters.
    I'm going to bump the UV-5R output up to 5 watts for my next texts.

  • @mikeperry2561
    @mikeperry2561 Před 3 lety +3

    Audio is spot on!

  • @MRBIGMIKE2011
    @MRBIGMIKE2011 Před 3 lety +3

    I was waiting for the video on this item to come out, Great Job (Again) and a plus mentioning the different bands so people buy the correct one for their beloved Baofengs...MIke D. WRMM242

  • @patpowell3050
    @patpowell3050 Před 3 lety +1

    Sounds GREAT -- noted the new mike (and the new sound) previously!

  • @ELXABER
    @ELXABER Před 9 měsíci

    New sub. Just picked up two Baofang UV-5Rs for emergencies. Unlike many, I RTFM front to back and watch videos. Appreciate the settings to change tutorial video. Great content and the guy cracks me up by caressing his radio. 🤣

  • @boscou2
    @boscou2 Před 3 lety

    thanks , I have one it's been working great for over a year now .

  • @pa.trains
    @pa.trains Před 2 lety

    Thanks for helping me out on using the radio because I had no idea what the buttons meant

  • @MrJr298
    @MrJr298 Před 3 lety

    I have the same setup in my car but with the DMR DIGITAL AMP.Also I the new GT-5R conncted to it along with other different radios.Very nice.

  • @TommyJH54
    @TommyJH54 Před 2 lety

    Wow! Now that’s pretty cool! I have a I’ve 5R but my Anytone would be perfect for this device. Thanks for the info.

  • @heinzpilot
    @heinzpilot Před 3 lety +2

    Sounding smooth and cool.

  • @freddydee270
    @freddydee270 Před 2 lety +1

    So friggin entertaining. Your videos are informative and fun to watch.
    Simple and Sweet.

  • @larryhaney6608
    @larryhaney6608 Před 2 lety +1

    I've had one of those over a year , mine works great

  • @PolishX
    @PolishX Před 3 lety +30

    Sad Ham, always makes me laugh when I see him show up

  • @redneckalex08
    @redneckalex08 Před 8 měsíci +1

    February 2022 I got my GMRS license. I got my Tech ham license in March 2023 and now I got my General license a couple weeks ago. Each to their own. Radio is radio. It’s a hobby. Do what you enjoy. That’s all I have to say.

  • @MrTux62
    @MrTux62 Před 3 lety +1

    Booming and clear voice.... nice job on the audio setup.

  • @alanstone8440
    @alanstone8440 Před 5 měsíci

    I've been using it on my Yaesu VX-6R for a couple years. Works great.

  • @barrygnu1070
    @barrygnu1070 Před 4 měsíci

    This guy just cracks me up!
    Thanks for the useful and hysterical content Brother. Its much appreciated.

  • @NukaVaultReadiness
    @NukaVaultReadiness Před 4 měsíci

    Sounds like it could make for a great portable field comms setup.
    Thanks for the info Randy!

  • @danieldonovan4771
    @danieldonovan4771 Před 7 měsíci

    Like the improvements you have done on your channel

  • @frankrush2836
    @frankrush2836 Před 10 měsíci

    Liked the video. Going to purchase the amp for my radios. Willing to experiment!!!!

  • @chouck0101
    @chouck0101 Před rokem

    Love your vids and your content. Thank you for all the great information and laughs😂

  • @OverlandOne
    @OverlandOne Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent information, thank you.

  • @falcon9983
    @falcon9983 Před 2 měsíci

    "I wont waste your time with tangents" procedes into sound quality tangent. 😂 love this dude.

  • @ntvtexan5015
    @ntvtexan5015 Před 3 lety

    Back in the 80's, I had a CB in my car, when I decided to add an amp to my car radio. The install tech SOMEHOW managed to link in the CB radio transmit to the 100w amp...'bout blew out my friends CB a mile away. I DID enjoy it for a while.
    I currently have a BAOFENG BF-F8+ that I sure would HATE to have something like that happen to !!!

  • @MrLmahar
    @MrLmahar Před rokem +3

    You are hilarious with your devotion to the boafeg uv 5r

  • @charlesartificer2158
    @charlesartificer2158 Před 3 lety +20

    Informative and entertaining, thank you. Big thumbs up!

  • @philswede
    @philswede Před 2 měsíci

    Greetings from Sweden!
    You, Sir, just got yourself a new subscriber 🎉

  • @garrettmandujano2996
    @garrettmandujano2996 Před rokem

    You are psychic, I watched your range increase video for the UV-5T and wondered if it could be run through an amp and here is the video, niceee

  • @legallimitoutdoors9917
    @legallimitoutdoors9917 Před 4 měsíci

    Just got one for my tidraido off your link. Thanks Randy you Rock Bro! 👍 Thanks

  • @craigmarshall40
    @craigmarshall40 Před 3 lety +1

    I have one in my off-road buggy it works great they were only $60 a few years ago

  • @notyrants
    @notyrants Před 2 lety +1

    I love your humor radio dude.

  • @ChrisBrown-eb1yw
    @ChrisBrown-eb1yw Před 3 lety +3

    Dude.. I friggin love watchin your hobo stuff😂. I crack up every time!! Love it. Keep up the good work😎

  • @RookieLock
    @RookieLock Před 3 lety +1

    Audio sounds great to me!

  • @NorthwestDroneService
    @NorthwestDroneService Před měsícem

    THANK YOU for sharing this!

  • @i8bigfoot
    @i8bigfoot Před rokem

    Great little amp thanks for the info 👍

  • @miken8820
    @miken8820 Před 3 lety +1

    Oh, and good audio with the new mic

  • @theoriginal11charlie
    @theoriginal11charlie Před 2 lety +1

    I love how he looks at the UV-5r every time he picks it up

  • @Patrickjohnphotography

    Big fan, love your knowledge bombs.

  • @markdoyle8713
    @markdoyle8713 Před 3 lety +8

    I own the 2m and 70cm versions and they work and work well . Simple and loud . Yes loud . I can now hear Baofeng perfectly in my vehicle . And i feel very comfortable having that radio bake in my work truck. While my brand snob radio sits at home in a dry box that i am paralyzed with fear to open and actually use. Insert ham lid comment about spectrum analyzer.

  • @CyberCowboy7777
    @CyberCowboy7777 Před 3 lety +1

    I looked hard at this option for my mobile setup in my truck, having several HTs. But BTECH has some good dual band (lol!) mobile units that don't cost more or not enough to justify the extra installation, mounting, wires (25w or 50w). I'd still consider one for a base station as I already have the PSU to run my Yaesu and usually run a 5R connected to a JPOLE antenna as my second/local stuff/scanner stuff anyway and this would increase transmission range. But even then being limited to 70cm or 2m or 1.25M kinda kills it on the HAM side due to cost. Now for GMRS, that may be a different story.

  • @maikerumine
    @maikerumine Před 3 lety +3

    Excellent info, much appreciated! I hold my UV-5R like that too! lol

  • @markc121070
    @markc121070 Před rokem +1

    Bro... you need to do a stand-up. Love your videos and your "strange affection " for your radio. Lol.

  • @richardowens9061
    @richardowens9061 Před 3 lety +3

    Very cool! So, for the price of a full power mobile VHF/UHF radio, you can purchase an amplifier that turns your $20 UV-5R into a full power mobile radio!

    • @NoName-OG1
      @NoName-OG1 Před 3 lety

      Great point! But for an extra 40 for a second UV5R and a cable - you get a portable trail repeater...
      www.ebay.com/itm/333943355685?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=333943355685&targetid=1192081307264&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=9032116&poi=&campaignid=12874531096&mkgroupid=122317666555&rlsatarget=pla-1192081307264&abcId=9300535&merchantid=6296724&gclid=Cj0KCQjws-OEBhCkARIsAPhOkIbCRiYmrd22wlKUSKeQsW0Cd_R5VKPCDfUo5Hr8ix4wdnRuXKkPvx0aAidTEALw_wcB

    • @phillipsmiley5930
      @phillipsmiley5930 Před 3 lety +1

      @@NoName-OG1 Or buy a TYT TH8000D/E handy with built in cross band repeat
      and up to 10 watts

    • @BenjaminHeyser
      @BenjaminHeyser Před 3 lety

      Only issue is that the amps only do VHF or UHF, not both. You can transmit through on the other band without amplification on the analog amps. This makes it not quite the same as a dual band mobile - you'd have to buy both models of the amp.

  • @312d-manflorida
    @312d-manflorida Před 3 lety +3

    Sounds good brother

  • @shandybrandy5407
    @shandybrandy5407 Před 2 lety +1

    Really enjoy your thriller presentations. Animation including the monologue on the sad Hams burst me into laughing. You have fantastic video editing skills and yes also a lovely actor.
    Thank you for the information on the Btech amplifier
    Cheers!
    New Delhi

  • @alanslade2319
    @alanslade2319 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thanks for letting us little people know about this 40 watts 🤔😱💯🇬🇧👍

  • @markr9895
    @markr9895 Před 2 lety +2

    Great video, as always! Are there any good quality HTs that have more than 5-8 watts tx? 15-20 would be awesome if the batteries can handle it.

  • @ScottMorehouse-yc6tg
    @ScottMorehouse-yc6tg Před 2 měsíci +1

    You are so helpful thank you!!!

  • @otrdriver6767
    @otrdriver6767 Před 2 lety +2

    Sounds great.

  • @almirria6753
    @almirria6753 Před 3 lety +5

    I look forward & then share almost every vid that you put out. And the vid looks & sounds great to me.

  • @johnchan6191
    @johnchan6191 Před 2 lety

    It sounds gr8. Thx 4 sharing on Utube.

  • @dragan3290
    @dragan3290 Před rokem

    Excellent video as usual 👍👍👍

  • @jermbarnett1
    @jermbarnett1 Před rokem

    Love the show, you're hilarious. Rubi guy myself. I'm New to the world of radio. I got my kid's some new Radio's Topsung k10's for Christmas so we could keep track while they are backyard hopping and I quickly realized..hey I need a radio...Your channel was very helpful to make my selection and got a BAOFENG BF-F8HP (UV-5R 3rd Gen) 8-Watt Dual Band....now I'm deep in the 🐇 hole and stayed up till 2am trolling the comms to find conversation and I've watched 👀 like 12 of your videos...Now my Neighbors want Baofengs and kid radio's to copy my idea so we can all track the kid's and keep the VOX running....Yeah I'm bit bye the bug..🤣🤣..I would like to see your RUBI radio set up and maybe a video about mobile setups if you haven't already made a video about this.

  • @Jeremy-610
    @Jeremy-610 Před rokem

    You are the man, like all your videos 📹 🙌

  • @richardcorwin1828
    @richardcorwin1828 Před rokem +1

    Thank you!

  • @gllama3821
    @gllama3821 Před 3 lety

    Love the sound!
    No sad ham here!

  • @BariFPV
    @BariFPV Před 2 lety +1

    Man I have watched so many of your videos and I use aviation radio but I am kind of getting inclined to test Baofeng UVR haha. Your satire is so awesome I can't tell if you're a jab at it or it really is that good 👍 keep up real world insults!

  • @robertmjr7996
    @robertmjr7996 Před 3 lety +4

    That's it, I'm calling Dr. Ruth.
    I think that you should have a talk with her.
    Love your videos. Thank you.

    • @NoName-OG1
      @NoName-OG1 Před 3 lety +1

      She can’t be still alive?!?? Shit she is.... 92!

    • @robertmjr7996
      @robertmjr7996 Před 3 lety +1

      @@NoName-OG1 She eats right, and......plenty of rigorous "exercise".

  • @michaeljohnson9710
    @michaeljohnson9710 Před rokem

    I like your baofeng info and i also use a baofeng and amp useing for a few years thanks for your show its cool----motor man .

  • @Johnyrocket70
    @Johnyrocket70 Před 3 lety +3

    I own the BTECH AMP-U25 Amplifier for UHF (400-480MHz), 20-40W Output (2-6W Input), the U is for UHF this model allows you to talk pass thru the amp without power. The other units that have digital won't talk thru the amp when off. Stick to analog. Repeaters don't dig digital waves anyways bro. I talked to Randy on this unit with the UV-5X recently with no problem. 986 Long Beach.

  • @ugsisr
    @ugsisr Před 4 měsíci

    Love your content... The Ham Community must just love it...

  • @ronlayton53
    @ronlayton53 Před rokem +1

    Hey Jim Bob! Great videos and now you convinced me to get one of these here little amplifacation de-vices and help keep the gator=baiterss and HAM Karens off my frequency! I got the UV S9 which aint much different from the 5R septing its a tri morfic transdesender that puts out a whooping 5 watts on 2 meters! Geesh if I put out 40 watts I'm libel to set the woods afar! All the 7's and such and later! Good audio and keep up the great job!

  • @kevingray4996
    @kevingray4996 Před 3 lety

    Audio was amazing

  • @ToNzHoLtZ
    @ToNzHoLtZ Před rokem

    Sounds great man !

  • @scottsmith8505
    @scottsmith8505 Před rokem

    As soon as the video started, I was thinking that you should do a video on your sound setup because it sounds so good. Then,,, you talked about it.
    Great sound quantity is spot on.

  • @jasonpitcher6424
    @jasonpitcher6424 Před 8 měsíci

    I have to say... the info you provide has been really helpful, but the fact that you do it with a substantial amount of dry-humor makes it that much better. lol

  • @okhamradio
    @okhamradio Před 3 lety

    Thanks for sharing this very interesting stuff

  • @ZFit82
    @ZFit82 Před 2 lety

    Always something new and useful lernt.

  • @gezalesko3813
    @gezalesko3813 Před 2 lety

    I just found this. You are a character man!

  • @mario3804
    @mario3804 Před 6 měsíci

    This is a great idea thank you for sharing.

  • @dereknantz4847
    @dereknantz4847 Před rokem

    I love being his favorite viewer