Baofeng UV-5R : Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About The UV-5R Ham Radio - The UV5R For Dummies
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- čas přidán 22. 05. 2024
- In this video I tell you everything you ever wanted to know about the Baofeng UV-5R amateur radio. I explain what the UV-5R is, I explain the FCC rules and laws regarding using a UV5R ham radio, I explain what frequencies this Baofeng can receive, what a "locked UV-5R" is, what unlocking a Baofeng means, and much, much more.
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I'd never buy another baofeng. Junk is what they are
Then why would you go out of your way to watch a video about one?
@@TheNotaRubiconI love these pin of shame LMAO
I only use my Space 1999 walkie talkies I got as a kid. I don't need problems with the government, in any universe
Davy cockit went out of his way to watch and comment on a video of a radio that he or SHE would never own again.
Brandon voter alert. I bet he sniffs kids too.
Pure gold 😆@@dklima
I talk all the time to people on my Baofeng and no one ever ask for a license. I tried to talk to a sheriff yesterday but I don't think he could hear me. My neighbor is mad at me for constantly talking on his baby monitor (the baby likes it). My favorite is talking to people in the drive-through at the Jack in the box across the street from me.
😂
Yeah that's not illegal or anything. . . Keep it up lol
@barretwitt1987 throwing tea in the harbor was illegal...
@@barretwitt1987dude wasn't being serious
You’re so lucky! Where I am there’s almost no one, except for a restaurant or something.
This is by far my favorite radio channel
He's smart, and isn't obsessed with being a radio dork.
Radio guys can be like car guys "bench racing" and fighting over paper stats.
It's the #1 HAM channel, if you divide views by the number of years as a channel. It must be so saddening to some. 😢
I like the guy and find him entertaining, but it's the same video over and over.
It would be more entertaining if he broadcast his stuff on a Baofeng UV-5R
New drinking game! Take a shot every time he says Boo-fuang.
Shit faced 5 minutes in. You nailed it.
LMAO!!!!
I was actually looking forward to an informative video but he only ever talks about sad hams and says baofeng uv5r a thousand times.
This video was a master class in mixed and broken metaphors. So many I lost count. Well done, sir. Your humor is near perfection.
I loved it.
Hilarious
This channel is so important. Tried getting into this hobby recently and I’m clinging. Went to a meet up with a UV5R, and the guy testing the “clean” ability of my radio with some meter, seemed a little bummed that it was super clean. And then another one bagged on my Nagoya antenna. I’ll just pretend you’re my friend and be happy.
Hams complain their bands are dead but all they talk about is FCCs and spurious emissions. Shocking 🤷♂️
Similar experience. I stopped trying. There is hope though, we are here now. Cheers!!
At least once a day I get crazy and go all outlaw and push the PTT button on my boofwang uv-5r radio just to see what will happen.
Felon
Don’t let the FCCs MQ-9 reaper drone strike you while you sleep
You will go to jail.
I like to find a local company’s channel and rubber band the ptt button down until the battery runs out.
@@obsequious_obsolescence evil only begets more evil
You don't need a Boof Wang to make Boeing aircraft fall out of the sky, they seem to be doing this by themselves. BEE boop.
That joke just blew the doors off this..... oh wait....
BEE boop 🤣
Congratulations on 200k, this only gets better. You sir is a superstar influencer for GMRS and the mighty UV5R.
And the most-watched channel of Sad Hams!
What you said at 8:35 is so on point! There really is a lot of sad hams who will pay $600 for an icom handheld radio, and not acknowledge that the Bofweeng is a bargain for 20 bucks. I respect CB radios too! I got my ham just because I wanted to nerd out with more frequencies, but I have no judgment for anyone who respects a bargain when they see one!!
Some of us buy radios just for their rejection. It's a love hate thing. This might explain why Randy never gets flowers.
Ham operator here. I own 4 UV5Rs. Actually I own 6 but two are lost in the house, garage or truck. They’re awesome radios.
As a retired long haul truck I loath "roger beeps". Late at night you could hear bull haulers miles away on their "big radios", first just by the roger beep and then talking nonsense 90 miles an hour in all their echoing glory until they blew your doors off....and faded back into roger beeps again. And then there was always "The Channel Master" sitting at home walking all over everybody and blowing out your speaker. Those "big radios" weren't legal either, but it was rare that anyone was fined or radios confiscated. You could get your CB "tuned up " at any large truck stop and some Cobras and Unidens will put out a strong signal by themselves. Still have a couple of mine and the antennas for them. And I do enjoy my Baofeng UV-5R....LMAO
Those freaking tuned CBs sounded like echo end of a culvert bullcrap
I’m pretty sure he was being sarcastic about the beep. I know NO hams that like the beep. Ugga.
I fired up some old cobras, and unidens etc, this last year. I was floored by the amount of baseline noise on the CB band. It's almost unusable at this point.
Stryker and Ranger are the powerhouse 10meter imports.
Beep beep beep
2021 when I wasn't dieing from COVID I watched your video on the BooFwang, learned how to use it, got my GMRS license then amateur tech and then my amateur general license.
Now, today, because of 🫵🏻 I am an angry (because of the sad hams) HAM but am happy as well.
I own two GMRS repeaters that cover two cities and can talk to many strange men all around the world on HF and CB, which is HF.
Thank you Randy
Thanks for sharing your story. I am reminded of a poignant life lesson I learned from a great book many decades ago. TO THIS DAY, I remember thinking I didn't like them, but turns out I do. I DO like green eggs and ham, though sad hams try my patience. 73
That's a great uplifting story.
Congrats on the #1 HAM Channel 👍
Bought a pair off Amazon with the larger batteries. Programmed with Chirp for the FRS and GMRS channels for use on the farm. Get about three miles. Plenty good for here. No skip like CB.
The FCCs will take you straight to jail, right away...
Am I the only one hypmotized by the blinking wall o' radios behind Randy? It's reason enough to watch.
I started to build my own wall, thanks to this man.
Hyp-mo-tized
Did you notice that one radio wasn't on?
homotized?
That's the only blinking you'll see on his videos.
Thanks, Randy...always enjoy your thoughts! My UV5R acts as a remote for my paper shredder and funny thing is, it has no remote.
Thank you for all your videos really helped me out past few days learning about HAM and GMRS radios
It is because of you I found a new hobby. I have always been the blacksheep anyway and sarcasm is my second language. so I highly enjoy the content you provide. thank you!
Congrats on 200K Randy👍🏻
The best background photos of any channel by a mile!
Usually I’d agree, but this one just annoyed the hell out of me so much, I couldn’t watch half the time…..which I guess was the point .
Putting up political stuff on a CZcams channel that's not political is a good way to limit your subscribers.
@@dbphillips1978Meh, the Sad Hams seem to be the same as "Fudds" in the gun community. Folks who *should* know better, but still support Team Blue no matter what.
@@joshua511nailed it!
MAGA
Been thinking about purchasing a couple of these. The host is a trip. Great info without me falling asleep. Like the humor.
200k, congratulations!!!
Love the changing background pix over your right shoulder!
Hopefully the FCCs won’t be coming to your home in the same manner as the ATF did in Arkansas busting your door down and dispatching you with their phasers and proton torpedos. Please keep your light saber close by and remember to use the force Luke! And please for the love of Zena - keep these videos coming! I consider them therapy to lift my spirits.
I find it hilarious that you say the whole name and lift it up everytime 😂 Im new to radios and have skimmed your channel, very informative, Thanks
You are very clearly a man of wealth and taste.
Congrats on 200K!
Thank Xenu I grabbed a couple unlockable UV5r’s. My AR-152 is also unlocked and I guess I’ll be grabbing a few more of those.
Greatly appreciate the knowledge in an attempt to deconfuculate myself.
Yeah, thanks to this channel, I own a few of these magical devices. My number 1 channel for radio.
Love this guys videos. The opposite of the sad HAM gatekeepers. Congrats on 200K. Have you used the Quansheng UV-K5?
Now that is a sense of humour that I like! You just made me subscribe. Good work.
Just received the Baofeng (pardon me, "Booofwang") 5RX the other day. I was very impressed with the build quality.
I appreciate your videos as they have helped me in programming the unit as i was able to learn prior to receiving the unit manual.
The 5RX is capable of receiving AM -"airband", which was of interest to me.
Would be cool if you were to review one of the AM capable variants
You are correct. My Japanese neighbor confirmed it is pronounced boofwang. Anyone telling you otherwise is wrong.
Just because of you I am now a new subscribed follower and am absolutely purchasing this radio because ofnsad hams.
Love my baofengs! Love how you say it. I was actually saying it with you. Thanks!
I miss my UV5R, but I do love my BF-F8HP. Both awesome radios.
Congrats on 200k ! :)
I am brand new to GMRS and found your channel and now I can't get enough!! The dry humor is to die for and top notch!! I do have a question though that I have been confused on. When it comes to your radios like the UV-5R, TD-H8, etc. when not in use, is it okay to keep them on the charging dock for extended periods of time? Or is it best not to simply "store" them on an active charging dock when not in use? Trying to do what is best for those little batteries, extended life, avoiding possible overheating, etc. Thank you for any advice.
I would never leave mine on the charging dock unless it's charging due to the potential fire-hazard.
@@TheNotaRubicon Enough said! Thank you very much for your time.
I love my UV-5R! Ended up buying many more for the family and some spares for... "Some people" when Shtf. *Roger Beep*
I'm really starting to understand the term "Sad Ham". From my living room I can access at least half a dozen repeaters. These repeaters are quiet alot of the time. However, a radio check without a call sign will get you a lesson in "the rules" from any of the "sad hams" that are listening. If they aren't going to use these repeaters then why do they care so much about "qualified operators"? Also this channel is by far the one true channel for two way radio content. Rando rocks!
Your video's got me to purchase the Amateur Radio License Canadian Basic Qualifications Study Guide, 9th Edition also with 2x UV-5R. Great info and I am getting involved with the local club VE2CWQ.
gawd I f****ing love this guy. great content! subscribed sir.
I am buying one just because I love your content. IM COMING BACK EVERY UPLOAD THATS ON GOD.
You Rock Brother! Keep The Videos Coming!!
I raced to the comment section to say that I both laugh a lot and learn a lot from your videos! I especially like learning how “fars” these radios will transmit! Thank you! 😊
I come here for the lulz and you never disappoint randy!
I am now the proud owner of two Boof-Wang UV-5R Pro radios. They work reasonably well.
Love your vids. Keep em comming
200k Randy! Congratulations.
Ive 3 baofeng UV-5r... i had 4 but i dropped one into the sea!😢
I played a staring contest with you multiple times. You won every time. :)
I am not a “normal” person, therefore I understand everything you say. Thank you Randy for all your uncommon knowledge. Godspeed. Zenu.
A couple of years ago I even saw a park ranger at Yellowstone using a Boofwang UV-5R.
Thanks for the informative video's, I appreciate it!
Dude, you’re the best. This video had me cracking up
Getting mine tomorrow..i cant wait.!!🎉🎉
I love your channel and delivery. Thank you. 🙏🏼PLEASE help me with these questions about the UV-5R; Are there only 5 channels, of 5 frequencies? Or am I doing something wrong? Is that why I only get about 1 mile distance? I’m using the tall antenna, should I not be? It’s on high power, is that automatically 8W?
If you are not already a highly successful fisherman, I think you would be were you to take up the sport. You have a gift.
He could be a master, baiter.
I own a boofwang UV5R++. Great radio.
I use my baofeng more than my yeasu hand held. They are so fun to use.
I am glad I found the best so there is no need to watch the rest!
Thanks for making this 🎉
Great Video Brother R. 👍🇺🇸
“Undocumented” 😂😂😂
So good.
Always enjoy this guy's content. Watched hours of his videos, still don't know his name. Stay true, notarubicon. More than a boofwang i feel most inspired to get a Jeep.
I learned a couple things, had a few laughs and left a 'Like'. Take care...
Ear holes and ocular sacs were educated and entertained. Thanks.
Entertaining as much as educational.
I see you have posted your "favorite" judgenot behide you. Jolly good!
I have no idea how to use my boofwang, but it's fun to scan and listen to. Living in las vegas, there's plenty of chatter at times
My UV-5RA receives all local services and can transmit/receive the CB frequencies.
I'm ham licensed and consider it a very practical & useful radio.
I forget the differences, maybe it's the A model that allows all this, but also I recall 2 different versions of the radios
having different band coverage capabilities. One going to 520 MHz, one only 470 or something.
You must not be in these United States because no UV-5R could ever transmit on 'Merican CB radio due to the low frequencies that 'Merican CB radios use..
Australia. UHF CB is 477 MHz. Some radios could not do it. Pending which version we order here. I found the Wouxun radios to be good too. Dropped one in water in a flood. It fogged up etc, but recovered in a few days of drying. Still works 10 years later. Hard to criticise that durability. I have a few, so I can hand them to friends if SHTF in some way.
Thank you!!
Tanks for your vidéo ❤
I have 4 Boafeng's and 2 Quansheng HT's that are Wonderful, the Quansheng has a really Awesome roger beep. I'm Not a Ham, I'm more of what you would call a "Free Bander", but I do hold a GMRS license.
There are Amateur Radio Operators out there like me who don't always follow protocol. I have owned several radios that were unlock or jail break as some call it. Radios like the YAESU FT-60R will only work on two of the five channels on the MURS band even though it still violates FCC R&Rs.
True. So true. I love my cheap Chinese radios and keep them close at hand and along side the more expensive HTs as well. Fun and glee with friends and strangers and many cannot discern that I am using a cheap Chinese radio to talk on the repeater or on simplex. Ha, they are great!
Randy is "qualified" to talk about the UV-5R. Unfortunatley, SOME PEOPLE are not "qualified" to shut up and listen.
Got 2 UV 5 R + rad's and love em I don't care to trans on them. Going to resorts I look up local trunk lines and freqs and run them in scan hear all the goings on ...in the unlocked condition of course
Purchased my Boofwang (is that how it's really pronounced?) UV5R in 2017. Gave up trying to figure it out, although I did learn how to use it as an FM radio.
Maybe I will try to actually use it to talk to others now that I am assured that I won't be hauled off to Boofwang Prison by the FCC's.
Is it possible to talk to Alexa on my Boofwang?
Only my uv5r pro oscillates that high, my uv6r will tune up but struggles to oscillate above 4.48 gigglehertz.
The double double set of Tidradio gm5r ( your recommended choice) have channel lock issues. Phzz, phzz, phzz. Like yours behind you on your bench..flicker, flash, phzz
I mainly use mine to let the Walmart stores know I'm at their store to deliver. I've been having an issue with my battery lately. What extended life battery pack would you recommend?
Thanks for not letting the sad HAMs lie to use, bub!
Love it
Oh my garsh he said “irregardless” and “intensive purposes” 😂. I love it
Thanks!
Do you have a video showing how to easily program a Baofeng GMRS UV-9R?
Can you comment on the Baofeng AR-5RM ham radio - I believe it ships unlocked, and I’m wondering if it is essentially a UV-5R with a better display and longer life battery. Thanks!
Both of my radios (UV-5R and UV-5R Plus) came unlocked from Amazon (and I’m assuming the factory).
I was talking with my dad about radios a few weeks ago and his first name drop was NotaRubicon. Didn’t understand why until I watched this video. This man and my dad are the same person lol. So much so my wife walks out of the kitchen like “is that your uncle?” lol.
The thumbnail title to lead us to this episode is rather suggestive and -----I Love it ( use me hard ) I can hear the radio calling out ---Oh, HURT ME !!😵
Will those spurious RF emissions ever interfere with my spurious nocturnal emissions?
i have been a ham for over a decade! i own and love 4 yes 4 uv10r radios. i repeatedly use mine to talk on ham repeaters that are 20 miles from me. replacing the crap antenna with a $8 nagoya antenna is a must if you want 20 miles and not 1 mile. NOBODY that is NOBODY knows what kind of radio you are transmitting with unless you tell them. that said, it is relatively easy to figure out within FEET where you are transmitting from and the more power that you are transmitting with the easier it is. i own 3 qyt 50 watt mobiles and love them because they are unlocked. i e. 1 radio for frs,gmrs,murs meter and 70 cm. i also own a zastone uhf unlocked mobile and get comments from hams about how great it sounds almost every contact. summary: if you obay the rules of the band that you are transmitting on then NO ONE is going to care what you are using to transmit with!¡
Quansheng UV-K5 and its variants are $15 shipped...
I love this guy. He is so entertaining. And sadly, I am a licensed Ham Radio operator. But I can’t figure out how to use the. Boof wang walkie-talkie. That’s a big 10 four good buddy.
I’m completely new to the world of GMRS, FRS, HAM, SARS, ASMR all of it.
And I have a couple of questions.
Will the 771g antenna for the UV-5R extend range like the 771?
Or does one work on one band and one on the other?
Do I need them both?
Also, is there a way to tell if the UV-5R is unlockable when searching on Amazon?
Thanks!
The 771G is only useful if you'll be transmitting on GMRS frequencies, and it seems there is no way to tell if you will be getting a UV-5R that is lockable or not when buying on Amazon..
@@TheNotaRubicon
Thank you!
FM only, good to know :)
This is a great resource for ham radio operators who want to learn more about radios.
Are there any other viewers interested in seeing an informational video (including programing help) for the UV5G Plus?
Gadget Talk channel did.
Love the tee-shirt
Quick question. I was measuring the magnetic mount antenna on my truck and was happy with the SWR 1.O1 . What confused me was the power out of my UV-5R was 3.7 watts on high. 5.5 watts on medium and 6.38 on low. How can this be?
It is what it is man.. Don't get confused when an $18 radio does weird things.
Good point. 👍
this video showed me how to properly hold a boofwang by the antenna