How To Program The Baofeng UV-5R For Off-Roading, Hiking, Airsoft, Using The Keypad
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- čas přidán 18. 06. 2024
- -- This is a step-by-step guide on how to setup and configure your Baofeng UV-5R, Baofeng BF-F8HP, and any similar model Baofeng radios to monitor/listen to GMRS radios using simplex mode for use while hiking, airsoft, paintball, off-road, etc. A ham license is not required to listen to or transmit on GMRS or other frequencies, but be aware that the Baofeng UV-5R is not FCC Part 95E compliant for transmitting on GMRS or FRS frequencies so if you don't already have a radio, make sure you get one that is fully FCC "accepted" for use on GMRS channels.
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As a guy who has been a Ham operator for 5 years now, have to laugh when you talk about how a lot of Ham guys hate those radios. Not all do! Love them or hate them, I believe they are responsible for a lot of the new growth we are seeing in the hobby today. Not everyone wants to spend $200 - $300 on a radio if they aren’t sure yet about getting into the hobby. These cheap radios provide a low cost way for people to listen in and see what the hobby is about.
Just my two cents, enjoyed your video!
very true, and yeah technically theyre "illegal" because on HIGH mode you can transmit (power wise) above the legal limit on the gmrs/frs channels 1-14, but honestly the only people that really care are the sticklers who like to complain. Ive never had any problems using these
@@dylanmacias1288 they are illegal because they are not type certified. I love the radios they are a cheap and useful tool when used properly. Unfortunately people are using them inappropriately and causing interference. I experienced this just today as a matter of fact.
@@jrpeasley87 people have abused everything ever made and produced. Licenses don't stop that.
However, people that abuse them get bored quickly and move on. Think about it. How many drivers break the laws? Does a license stop them? When we encounter these drivers, we're annoyed for a minute and then we get on with our lives.
Yep, I just bought a b8+ looking forward to learning.
When I got into the amateur radio hobby at the technician level licence this was the 1st radio I purchased. I cannot knock it for its versatility and value. It has brought many people into the hobby. I am now an extra class operator and I will not bash these radios. Do I own more expensive equipment now? Absolutely! As far as all the legality, people need to take a breath and use them as intended. Very good advice about getting your GMRS licence and it never hurts to get your amateur radio operator licence either. There are also GMRS repeaters that you could put in once you get that licence and increase your range. Thanks for the time that you put in to provide such a well done presentation. 73 de KD2PGJ
This is the calmest I've seen you 😂😂😂
I watched a few of other people’s videos and just gave up , just to confusing. I stumbled across your video and wow so so helpful, thank you
Kenney, It was good of you to explain how you gained knowledge from this stream to a better understanding of hand-programming the MIGHTY Baofeng. I am a very old Amateur Radio Operator and learned to make my own transmitter at age 16. I went to Navy OCS after college and became a radio and crypto officer on a Command Ship in 1962. Our gracious host on this channel gave one of the most reasoned intros to programming the Chinese ham radio HT's. Very helpful and useful way to get the most from your transceiver. Stay with this technical electronic radio to learn more and gain knowledge. Thanks to our Channel's gracious Host and 73 from John, KH3AE.
Yup most people don't want to be a ham. They just want decent range communication.
I think that's why a LOT of CBers and some Ham operators left transceivers behind when mobile phone became cheap and the call costs plummeted to either 1p or so a minute - or all included. (Virtually) infinite range communications with zero audible interference, dirt cheap handsets and no need to conform to "rules and regs".
1:39 On the contrary, I was actually enticed into Ham radio and passing the exam BECAUSE of these cheap Baofeng radios. I think they are the best thing to happen to Ham radio. They may not be as fancy as other more expensive units but you can't beat the value. No hate here. They are REALLY good radios for the money. I would recommend them to anyone. Maybe they will entice you to take the exam and get more into the hobby like me.
I agree. This radio is good for someone who is new on ham radio
Yup, same here. I have been taking the prep test over and over on the android app, and now I have passed it once. Since already know basic circuitry stuff it provided me a way to look up all those acronyms for radio specific stuff.
I have a very expensive ICOM and a cheap Baofeng. I use the cheap Baofeng more often because if I drop it, lose it or whatever I'm not out that much. It is barely compliant with FCC regulations as to spurious emissions and things like that; not good, but adequate!
Exactly. I don’t know what he was getting on about in this video. The hams on the internet may hate them, but everyone I’ve ever met in real
Life has a baofeng. Usually used in field situations.
The FCC however has deemed it illegal for ALL these uses. FRS , GMRS, & Amateur Radio. All for different reasons.
FRS - illegal because it doesn't for guidelines. Such as removable antenna etc.
GMRS - improperly type certified
Ham radio - Illegal because spurious emissions do NOT meet regulations.
Illegal is illegal, doesn't matter how you spin it.
I have learned more in a couple hours watching your videos and day drinking than years of "pretending" to study for my license.
Caution: the Baofeng is a gateway drug. Once you find out what all it can do you’ll want to buy more sophisticated HTs.
So true!! 🤣👍
Lol yep!
Indeed. I started with a Baofeng UV-82, and now I have a Yaesu VX-6R and a Yaesu FT3DR. Someday, I hope to get a Kenwood TH-D74A, to add to the collection, and maybe something which can do DMR and...
I've been a ham since 93 and me and my step dad have been say basically the same thing I've got three also couple Alinco 2 kenwoods and 3-4 yaesu I love all my radios if a cheap radio helps some to become a ham more power to em I've been disabled for a few years I'm very thankful for ham radio meet so many good people thank y'all for letting me add my 2cents
Or just a piss ton more. Boafengs.
First of all, thank you. I’ve been looking into a comms setup for awhile now and it’s completely and honestly just annoying. This is the first video I’ve watched that was clear, concise, and actually gave me an answer. Thank you sir!
Lol, I just found your channel this week and have been digging through the archives. This is the first video I've seen from before you developed your current video style. So positive and bright. Who hurt you?
Keep up the great work. I appreciate all of the great info and the humor.
Having watched a some of the productions, this is one of the best videos from your team! Thanks for the simple guided usage.
I ordered one of these exactly for the reason you describe regarding communication on off-road trails, BUT because it has the VHF band, I can also use it to call my boat. Thanks again for a great review!
I have been searching the Internet for 2-3 days to find this, thank you! I knew there was a easy way but no one wants to hack up the info. Thank you!
I’m very new to HAM and I’m trying to learn. Seems like there is a lot of people that are not very nice in comments and FB groups. Thank you for being very patient and polite.
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Your older videos are better than your new ones. Much better and more concise…with still same good humor 👍
Had a BF F8HP and a UV-5X3 new in the boxes for a couple of months. Watched your excellent vid, both are 5×5! THANKS!
Love the simplistic explanation you give. You don't get muddied in the weeds on these things. 👍
Thanks so much for posting this video. Your info is short and to the point - much appreciated!
So far u have taught me everything I know for my Baofeng uv-5r.Just want to say thx for taking your time to help people like me
Wow dude! Classic mode! I’ve watched all of your recent GMRS videos. My daughter just bought a jeep…. And we are doing a rebuild as she works toward her license so suddenly all of the keep videos are relevant too.
I went crazy on GMRS radios and now you are going to cost me some serious money! Great vids and cool to see the evolution
This was the BEST Baofeng video I have seen. Great job keeping it stupid simple.
Stay happy healthy and fluid
Great video. You inspired me to get a couple UV-5Rs with extended batteries and Diamond antennas as well as GMRS licenses for me and my girlfriend for our SHTF items. Thanks for everything Randy.
Thanks so much for making this video. Just got into offroading and was looking for a set of decent radios to pick up. Had no idea how to use them until I found this video.
Thank you Randy. Always appreciate the info you bring us!!
Thanks a ton Notarubicon....... Though I generally don't comment, would love to thank you for your humorous way making us better at what we need to know when working with these radios....
Keep it up you humorous gargantuan
Continue telling us and teaching us more
THANK YOU for speaking in simple terms and demystifying this!
Thanks for the simplified video. Got us on radio in short order!
This was extremely helpful! Thank you!
This video has been VERY helpful with my SHTF planning. I greatly appreciate you breaking down this radio. You earned yourself a new subscriber!
Thanks! This is primarily why I got these radios! 👍
For my purposes this is without a doubt the most informative video I have found! Thank you for posting and sharing your awsome simplistic instructions for us radio dummies! Hopefully I won’t always be that way but your video gets me started and encourages me to learn more. Again thank you so much!
Awesome! Thank you!
Thanks for clearing up some confusion. I hope to get some programmed this week.
Great video!!! Perfect explanation, to the point and very complete without getting extra long. Keep it up!
This was PERFECT and simple explenation. Thank you, just what I was looking for. SUBSCRIBED Cheers from Denver Colorado!
Talked me into it, thanks for the excellent content
This has been very helpful. I was overwhelmed until I found your channel. You definitely made it easy figuring these out. Thanks so much brother. Very informative.
Another great video, guys! Always enjoy watching your desert adventures.
Waiting for my radios to arrive....excellent basic video!
These radios also receive the NOAA weather stations. I highly recommend you program those frequencies in your radios, especially if you spend a lot of time without reliable cell coverage. Just don’t transmit on them.
Just starting to look around at diff personal radio options and found your channel. Thanks for all the great info!
i love them... i got one when they came out years ago with them and it still works flawless.. also got a newer one because they simply cool devices and the work
your video helped me more than the 4 other videos I watched. thank you.
Great to hear! thanks for watching!
I am a Ham Radio Op, and I LOVE my Baofengs!
What are your favourite brands/models? Do you have a preference of antenna, do you have any non portable models?
I like your videos. They are simple and they get right to the point. Keep up the good work!!!
Thank you! This takes some of the unknown out of them, for the newbies. Got my license and the radio should be delivered today. 🤞👍
Just a heads up. The license is still $70 as of 10/24/2021. I'll wait for the sale. Thank you for all your effort and especially you humor!!!
I checked this out too. They keep saying they're switching it to $35... "someday... maybe..." Even at $7 a year it's not bad. I do find it funny how some people lose their minds over the Baofeng radios, and this guy's videos are great to counter that.
Just have to teach the wife now. Chocolate might help. Thanks for the info. Helped me.
I feel you! Really I do.
About to do the same thing, friend.
Solid Content. Basics are good. Thank you!
EXCELLENT VIDEO. Very minimal but so freaking clear. Thanks.
This was an outstanding video thank you
Its pretty easy to program these with the CHIRP program. I just googled frs/gmrs frequency list and downloaded my first radio onto chirp. Then added the frequencies to the channel list in chirp, using 1-22 so it matches the bubble wrap channels, then uploaded (cloned) both my radios from the list.
Finally a video that shows you hands on the basics
The best and clearest explanation of this I have found - thanks 👍
i like your channel even more seeing that mat on your workbench lol. Cheers mate!
Wow this was the most serious I’ve ever seen you 😂
Just what I needed to know. Subscribed!!
The beginning? Well and truly done!
Crazy how much this video got viewed compared to some previous ones. Its no wonder why your channel changed direction.
Am Ham, Love Baofengs... not a grumpy OM... we exist. #UV5Rmy
Great video as always. Learned what we were doing wrong with ours. Much appreciated.
Great "quick info" video. Thanks, Michael
A lot of ham radio users like the Baofeng radios and have called from coast to coast using repeaters I take mine hunting for emergencies.
Awesome Video Thanks
Just getting into this hobby - recently purchased a BF-F8HP. This video is exactly what I needed to see. Great channel - keep up the great content.
Let me know if you get to transmit on GMRS mine cannot and 3 button power on reset doesn't work.
Waiting for a couple of the UV5Rs to arrive and was looking for a quick use guide. Outstanding video many thanks.
miklor DOT com Pretty much anything you ever wanted to know but was afraid to ask.. this guy has information for you.
This is helpful. I bought one for emergency purposes
Im a ham. Hate is a strong word. Id help anyone to set uo one of these. There great little radios.
Thank you for making it so easy! going off-road this weekend and using these.
Excellent video. Very informative. I've learned a few things. Thanks so much !
Great info on GMRS. I'm studying for my HAM license. But it is good to know about the functionality of GRMS.
While you study for your license, you'll learn why this video is not good information. ;).
Illegal means illegal. The FCC doesn't share this guy's disregard for Federal Regulations....
@@Loco_Lui While it's true that this is all technically illegal, I would challenge you to provide even one instance of someone being fined or going to jail for using a Baofeng. There was that guy in NY/NJ that was messing with NYPD a few years ago.. He got a huge fine and jail time but he was messing with law enforcement. AND, if you look to 11 meters.. 4 watts is 4 watts. 20 seconds of listening to any CB channel will tell you that no one you hear is running only 4 watts. How many of these folks are the FCC bringing down on an annual basis..? Yep.. none. So, yes.. it's illegal to use a Baofeng on GMRS.. but 5 watts (or less) is not disrupting our ham bands to any appreciable level and no one is going to jail over it. If they actually gave a crap, you'd think they would take care of that mess on 40 meters (7200). They're way too involved in selling off more and more of our bandwidth to bother with 2m/70cm issues.
@@minicowman if you change the ham radio to gmrs you don’t get the satellite feature on the ham frequency’s huh?
Iv had my radios sitting in the box for months every video on CZcams was confusing in less then 5 min I got them going thanks
Same lol
Best explanation yet, I thought it was hard
Great video for beginners. I’ll definitely be sharing this video with my friends that are just starting out. 👍
Do you have a video that explains what each menus item means & does? I have a vague idea from other videos but I feel like nobody else could explain it better.
Thanks!
Your videos crack me up! Very informative and you make it fun to watch. Thanks!
Exactly what i needed, thank you.
Question, which channels are illegal ? And how do I know which channels have the best reception ? I bought two radios , my wife and I will be using them to stay on contact with each-other on our property , a lot of acres.
Hate to be a sad ham HOWEVER love the newer videos with your technical terms like fars, FCCEES. Granted this was informative
Thanks for the good information. I’m pretty new to overlanding . I’m putting together a Jeep/trailer combo. I’m upgrading from a Walmart bubble radio setup. I’ve ordered the BAOFENG UV-5R5 hopefully I can figure it out with the help of your channel
High value and easy to follow info thanks
Very easy vid!! Have my unit programmed with a GMRS frequency and a NOAA weather. I didn’t accidentally transmit on HAM or police/fire frequencies.
If you are programing with chirp, There is a spot where you can disable the transmit function for the frequencies you do not want to transmit on.
Hey Man, Thanks. I Didn't Even Know You Could Do This With These Radios. I've Watched Several Videos About Them But Those Ham Guys Seem A Little Full Of Themselves, If You Know What I Mean. It Just Ends Up Blah, Blah, Blah & I Just Want To Have Fun Maybe Chatting With Someone Locally Like We Use To On CB's Back In The '70's Plus, The Weather & Emergency Aspect Is Appealing, Too. I May Be Wrong, But I Think A-lot Of Guys Would Be More Interested If They Saw Your Video.
Great vid, thanks! Very precise
A well done video! A Great simple explanation. I know there is more to these radios, but this is a good start. Thank you! Again, well done!
P.S. Awesome Jeep!
I personally have these Repeaters as well , the BF-FBHP they're pretty damn good .. 👍... & remember folks , get a Ham radio too, cause when SHTF, actually hits the fan , don't be scared to contact a loved one pushing that button on your Ham Radio, it's not going to kill someone, and the damn FCC will not have the time , to find you just cause you absolutely had to get a hold , of a love one a state over , just saying... Oh, O , probably gave out bad advice , but hypothetically speaking, use it only for emergency reasons.. Just speaking truth , don't kill the messenger.
1:39 On the contrary, I got my HAM license BECAUSE of these cheap radios. They are great radios and I would recommend them to anyone. I have 4 of them that I loan to my friends and family when we go out on an adventure.
Excellent video!! Thank you!
So interesting to look back at and watch your older videos vs your more current videos still great videos with great information but man I love the way you do your videos now lol!
you have really taken all the B.S. that the sad hams and know it all youtube keyboard warriors have comment over the years and turn it into some of the funniest content on the tubes and still manage to put out great information about GMRS radios.
My hats of to you Randy.
This is the best video I’ve seen that explain how to operate these videos.
Thank you, for a very informative tutorial.
I would take your word over theirs any day Russel. Stay strong brother.
I've read that because the radio has the capability of transmitting on other frequencies u still need a ham license to transmit outside of an emergency situation but u can listen by all means
Yes that is correct and that's why this radios aren't everyone's bad list because it can be used on a circle freight types of frequencies even emergency from what I hear
You can always listen - no restrictions. When you transmit, you have to have the right license for the frequency you are on (Amateur, GMRS) or FRS (no license). FCC enforcement has been pretty lax, but if you interfere with an ongoing operation, you might be subjected to fines (upwards of $10K).
For offroading, I own both a gmrs and a ham, both are boafeng and both are very inexpensive. I also have a handheld CB. I probably have less than $120 spent for all three together.
If you don't tell anybody you can program GMRS and 2 Meters and 70 cm all on the UV5R.
Great video and very informative. I have the 8 for the same purpose. Thank you!
Thanks much for such a great explanation! I've just ordered one from eBay. Very good looking radios and after watching your video I think I can't let it go. Thanks again and stay safe. (I also subscribed to your channel! )
You can save yourself and your friends a lot of time and frustration. Get one person in your group to buy a Baofeng programming cable. In combination with a free program called CHIRP, you can easily pre-program all off the GMRS frequencies and weather radio in the software one time and then push it to each radio in about 5-10 seconds. Any time someone gets a new radio or dorks things up, you just connect the radio and push the config again.
You can even set custom start up messages and back light colors along with a lot of other customization like turning off the beeps and setting up to use a repeater.
And btw the spurious emissions do matter when using these for GMRS just as much as it does us HAM guys. Even if it was a toaster it would still be violating FCC Regulations. (I still own one anyway for a backup)
Thank you all I get is hate have 2 baofeng and 2bubble pack
Another useful video. Thanks
another great and very informative video
Ham radio operators stop many people from being ham operators. By restricting the working man from getting into ham radio. We can’t afford those outrageous priced radios