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Radioddity Choyong A8W FM Internet Radio - Kinda Cool!!!
Here is the first internet radio I have ever played with. I don't think it can do anything I can't do from my phone but for folks like me who don't like a lot of apps on their phone, this might be kinda cool.
Visit Radioddity's website to learn more!
www.radioddity.com/products/choyong-a8w
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Видео

Tidradio Accessory Review - Speaker Mic & Antenna
Просмотров 563Месяц назад
Tidradio was kind enough to send over their speaker mic and high gain antenna for some testing and a review. Here's the link to order these items: tidradio.com/collections/accessories?ref=MCTGMRS This video proves a few things... 1) Things don't always work out as planned. 2) You always need more hands. 3) Don't wear crocks while making a video because your bound to accidentally show them somew...
Retevis P1 Digital UHF Radio - IT'S SOLID
Просмотров 7683 месяца назад
Retevis was kind enough to send me one of their P1 Digital UHF radios to test out! This is another solid product from Retevis packed with more features than some of their similar units for about the same price. This is a superheterodyne radio, 256 channels and MANY other options for just over 100 bucks! Please use this link if you would like to purchase one or a few of these units: tinyurl.com/...
Tidradio TD-H3 Multiband Radio - GAME CHANGER???
Просмотров 15 тыс.6 месяцев назад
It's small, it's powerful, it's solid, it's multiband, it has Bluetooth built in, USB-C & cradle charging, several way to program AND it's under 40 bucks!!! What more could you ask for!?!?!?! Ok... 10 watts output. LOL Watch the review and give me some feedback!!! Go and order yours today: Coupon Code: MCTGMRS Link to radio: tidradio.com/collections/ham/products/td-h3-ham-gmrs-radio-2-battries?...
UPDATE Radioddity GMRS DB40G Review
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Ok... So I stand corrected on a few things BUT Radioddity should have included a better user manual and it would have helped me, or anybody buying this radio, figure out a few things. As I mentioned in my last video and in videos past, I don't like to have to sit and figure things out on my own nor do a lot of us have the time to do so. Take a look and let me know whatcha think! radioddity.refr...
Radioddity GMRS DB40G Review
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Here is my review of the Radioddity DB40G... I like the radio, I like the power BUT there are some things that could be much better. Watch the video to see and giver your thoughts and feedback! radioddity.refr.cc/medinacountytexasgmr There is an update to this... Not much better in my opinion. Sorry :-/
Radioddity DB40G Review Coming Soon - GMRS
Просмотров 4556 месяцев назад
Radioddity was kind enough to send me one of their new DB40G GMRS radios to review. I am super excited and will be posting that video tomorrow.
GMRS - Show Us Your Shack! Viewers share their GMRS Radio Shack pics.
Просмотров 638Год назад
Here is an update on my shack along with 3 Subscribers who shared their photos with the channel. Feel free to email your photos along with a description of what you have displayed on you will be featured on the next Show Us Your Shack video!!! medinacountytexasgmrs@gmail.com
Retevis RT-86 Review - LOVE IT!!!
Просмотров 9 тыс.Год назад
Retevis RT-86 Review - LOVE IT!!!
Retevis RA86 CORRECTION
Просмотров 704Год назад
Retevis RA86 CORRECTION
Retevis GMRS RA86 Review - VERY SIMPLE
Просмотров 3,4 тыс.Год назад
Retevis GMRS RA86 Review - VERY SIMPLE
BTECH Customer Service - You decide: GOOD or BAD???
Просмотров 421Год назад
BTECH Customer Service - You decide: GOOD or BAD???
GMRS TD-H5 Review - Is it the PERFECT low budget radio???
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.Год назад
GMRS TD-H5 Review - Is it the PERFECT low budget radio???
Anysecu UV-K5 Review
Просмотров 5 тыс.Год назад
Anysecu UV-K5 Review
Medina County GMRS Update - Where have I been?
Просмотров 303Год назад
Medina County GMRS Update - Where have I been?
GMRS - Retevis RB17P Review (I LIKE IT!!!)
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.Год назад
GMRS - Retevis RB17P Review (I LIKE IT!!!)
MCT GMRS - 1k Giveaway
Просмотров 289Год назад
MCT GMRS - 1k Giveaway
Show Us Your GMRS Shack - Part 2
Просмотров 609Год назад
Show Us Your GMRS Shack - Part 2
GMRS Tower Install - It's complete!!!
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.Год назад
GMRS Tower Install - It's complete!!!
GMRS Repeater Tower Install Part 3
Просмотров 761Год назад
GMRS Repeater Tower Install Part 3
GMRS Repeater Tower Install Part 2
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.Год назад
GMRS Repeater Tower Install Part 2
GMRS - Vertex Repeater Update Part 2
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.Год назад
GMRS - Vertex Repeater Update Part 2
GMRS - Retevis RB17P Review Coming Soon!!!
Просмотров 632Год назад
GMRS - Retevis RB17P Review Coming Soon!!!
Show Us your GMRS Shack - Part 1
Просмотров 652Год назад
Show Us your GMRS Shack - Part 1
Back in the GMRS SHACK - HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Просмотров 343Год назад
Back in the GMRS SHACK - HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
GMRS - 750 Sub GIVEAWAY + Tidradio ODMaster update
Просмотров 677Год назад
GMRS - 750 Sub GIVEAWAY Tidradio ODMaster update
Btech GMRS 20V2 - COULD BE BETTER! My thoughts and other GMRS updates.
Просмотров 5 тыс.Год назад
Btech GMRS 20V2 - COULD BE BETTER! My thoughts and other GMRS updates.
GMRS giveaway coming soon! SDRs for the WINNERS!!!
Просмотров 213Год назад
GMRS giveaway coming soon! SDRs for the WINNERS!!!
GMRS - Retevis RT99 Power (I forgot :-/)
Просмотров 5962 года назад
GMRS - Retevis RT99 Power (I forgot :-/)
Tidradio H8 Compensation - What are they offering???
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.2 года назад
Tidradio H8 Compensation - What are they offering???

Комментарии

  • @melissasmess2773
    @melissasmess2773 7 часов назад

    Sort of cute. I bought a Grace internet radio many years ago, it's easy to use, has preset stations with favorite music from 80's, 90's, 2000, by genre, etc. great sound, low level RCA output, replaceable, rechargeable battery, much larger, color display. I'm not one to use a phone on apps for hours so it's still relevant. Thanks for sharing.

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 2 часа назад

      It sounds like the one you bought may have some much better features than this one. I think I'd like this one if it were just a bit easier to use. Thanks for watching!

  • @SteveChippyPaine
    @SteveChippyPaine 11 часов назад

    What a bizarre product. A mobile internet radio that needs a static WiFi, or mobile WiFi from a device that already does internet radio. 🙄 I winder if it calls back to China with the detais of your wifi password?

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 9 часов назад

      I've wondered the same thing about many of their products. LOL

  • @OnAirVoice
    @OnAirVoice 11 часов назад

    Will it run from an AC adapter?

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 9 часов назад

      It can be plugged in to a charger while using it.

  • @joseramos-nc9zg
    @joseramos-nc9zg 18 часов назад

    Hello, just received my first grms radio the one in this video. Enjoyed your video I have a lot to learn yet I live in San Antonio .

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 12 часов назад

      Awesome! If you need any assistance, just let me know. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @jdscoco
    @jdscoco 22 часа назад

    Thanks for the review. It looks like a useless china item.

  • @randysaylor8577
    @randysaylor8577 11 дней назад

    Well I'm glad you did a follow up. Didn't want to buy it because it wasn't back lit but now I think I will.

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 10 дней назад

      To me it's very dim compared to other radios. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @jens_voigt
    @jens_voigt 12 дней назад

    Thank you for this helpful review. All said and shown. I've just ordered one and looking foreward with excitement to arrive this HT 73s DG1VJ

  • @strykeback1
    @strykeback1 18 дней назад

    Wow a local to me and this just popped up in my timeline. Just down the street from castroville and looking to get into gmrs and murs

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 17 дней назад

      Feel free to email me if you'd like to meet for coffee ☕️. Don@mctx-react.org

  • @toninig
    @toninig 18 дней назад

    What antenna you recommend

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 18 дней назад

      The stock antennas are decent but I prefer the Wouxun High Gain GMRS antenna. The are under 15 bucks the last time I checked.

  • @daviddrury1316
    @daviddrury1316 18 дней назад

    Will the h3 receive fire and police also?

  • @randysaylor8577
    @randysaylor8577 24 дня назад

    Hmm why only the supplied USBC? I already used another cord seemed to be ok glad I got the 2 battery pack lol but so far so good. This is a awesome little radio love it

  • @chefhitsdafan6457
    @chefhitsdafan6457 25 дней назад

    I live down the street from Medina ..by Harlan High School. I just bought this radio…if I can get one of your channel’s?

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 25 дней назад

      Our freqs are 462.600 rx, 467.600 tx and 141.3 tone in and out. Hope to hear you on there!

  • @BlackBirdieGolf
    @BlackBirdieGolf 27 дней назад

    Whats a good handheld for a cruise and island city. I want to keep in touch with my wife while i golf. Ill be 10miles away from her.

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 26 дней назад

      Retevis has some nice, relatively inexpensive handhelds that kick 10 watts that should work depending on terrain in your area.

    • @BlackBirdieGolf
      @BlackBirdieGolf 26 дней назад

      @@MCTGMRS78009 oh wow. 10 watts, cool. I'll check them out. You don't recommend Rocky Talkie? They have a 5 watt which I see all over RUclips.

  • @ChuckRowe
    @ChuckRowe 27 дней назад

    Shame on Radioddity. That manual is beyond lame. So is the CPS.

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 26 дней назад

      Totally agreed! Thanks for watching!

  • @dannymcneal
    @dannymcneal 28 дней назад

    Great overview! I just now ordered one-to be delivered tomorrow.

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 26 дней назад

      SWEEEEEEET! Let us know how you like it.

    • @dannymcneal
      @dannymcneal 26 дней назад

      @@MCTGMRS78009 - As usual, Amazon sent me an update letting me know the shipment has been delayed, and I should get it tomorrow. As soon as I get it, I’ll charge the battery while reading the manual. Then I will go ahead and apply for my FCC GMRS license. This is new and exciting territory for me!

  • @timothyhosey413
    @timothyhosey413 Месяц назад

    I hit the Shenandoah575 repeater from 24 miles away with a Nagoya NA-711 antenna.

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 Месяц назад

      Niiiiiiice! Sounds like you have a good setup there!

  • @aperson1181
    @aperson1181 Месяц назад

    Us the Bluetooth feature enabled by default? How to completely shut it down?

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 Месяц назад

      You can turn it on and off in the menu.

  • @Tactical_Koala
    @Tactical_Koala Месяц назад

    what brand antenna do you recommend for the H3?

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 Месяц назад

      I think it really depends on the application you're using it for. I use a stubby for the ht I have around the house but keep a high gain antenna on the ht I keep in the car.

    • @Tactical_Koala
      @Tactical_Koala Месяц назад

      @@MCTGMRS78009 Thank you

  • @14DFASniper
    @14DFASniper Месяц назад

    Will do! Thanks!

  • @JulieRichardson-q4p
    @JulieRichardson-q4p Месяц назад

    Mine works so good my school uses them

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 Месяц назад

      I could see these radios being great for school use. Simple and easy to use so you can hand them to anybody.

  • @JulieRichardson-q4p
    @JulieRichardson-q4p Месяц назад

    I have the RT 22 walkie-talkies I love walkie-talkies

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 Месяц назад

      I haven't had the chance to test those yet. Are they frs only?

  • @geobeau7004
    @geobeau7004 Месяц назад

    how much range do you get with different wattage ?

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 Месяц назад

      That really just depends... what kind of antenna do you have? How high is your antenna? What type of terrain is around you? What kind of line loss do you have?

    • @geobeau7004
      @geobeau7004 17 дней назад

      @@MCTGMRS78009 Being equal......1 watt vs 5 watts same antenna, same height, etc etc

  • @Tactical_Koala
    @Tactical_Koala Месяц назад

    Hi there if I wanted to use this radio on ham channels what antenna should I get Thanks

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 Месяц назад

      They should all be shipped with a multi-band antenna. Make sure you read the item description prior to purchase.

    • @Tactical_Koala
      @Tactical_Koala Месяц назад

      @@MCTGMRS78009 Thank you

  • @14DFASniper
    @14DFASniper Месяц назад

    Looks like a pretty darn nice radio for the price. I think I’m going to pick up a couple and use for repeaters. Can you use a parrot repeater for these in case I wanted to spread them across a wide area instead of linking together?

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 Месяц назад

      You will need to check the connector that your "parrot" repeater comes with. The simplex repeaters I have used aren't supplied with the pin type connector this radio has. I am doubting the limited programming this unit allows would let you set this up as simplex repeater. I would do some checking before you go out and buy them.

  • @caleblarsen5195
    @caleblarsen5195 Месяц назад

    Do you need to have a radio license to use these?

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 Месяц назад

      Yes, in the US you do. Not sure about other countries.

  • @chrismullins1072
    @chrismullins1072 Месяц назад

    Just got a GMRS PRO and already made it my travel radio. I like to travel with it and at least one of my UV-9Gs.

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 Месяц назад

      Awesome! Glad you like it! Once you get used to them, they aren't bad radios!

  • @greywolfdakota9350
    @greywolfdakota9350 Месяц назад

    Very interesting I just got my radio and still learning on how to operate it and thanks to your video I have learned a little bit more about the radio. And I just realized Medina Texas I used to live there in Hondo Texas Man do I miss it there

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 Месяц назад

      How cool! If you ever come to visit, let me know! Always down for coffee and conversation ☕️!

  • @billwallace7713
    @billwallace7713 Месяц назад

    i am running a retivis gmrs repeater at 4100 ft,3 100 watt panels,2 deep cycle marine batteries,4 folded dipoles for the antenna,it covers about 100 miles in the san juaquin valley,and pretty good coverage in the foothills and sierras,the retivis does,nt draw much,the panels and batteries keep up pretty good,two years ago it got snowed in,batteries failed,i have all the panels mounted vertical now so hopefully snow won,t be a issue,thanks for the video

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 Месяц назад

      Sounds like an awesome system! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

  • @rustynail6819
    @rustynail6819 Месяц назад

    Why people think GMSR is a hobby I'll never know. It's a utilitarian radio service. Whatever!

  • @JoseSalazar-ei1oy
    @JoseSalazar-ei1oy Месяц назад

    Great video!

  • @rustyhaddock7954
    @rustyhaddock7954 Месяц назад

    Trust the chickens! 😅😅

  • @psully311
    @psully311 Месяц назад

    Hello, It defaults to Upgraded Mic when you click the info tab, the standard mic is 6.99 & two upgraded are 19.99

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 Месяц назад

      I figured that's what it was... always hate that "starts at" stuff.

  • @FuriousFarmboy
    @FuriousFarmboy Месяц назад

    Comet #CA-712EFC 9.8dBi Gain, put it on a mountai.

  • @robertrd77
    @robertrd77 Месяц назад

    Does it work with others frs radios or with retevis only?

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 Месяц назад

      It will but I currently can't program the radio for testing. I'm waiting for Retevis to email me back to work thru the issues.

  • @eskimobrambo
    @eskimobrambo Месяц назад

    How many watts is it ?

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 Месяц назад

      It's supposed to be 5 but I haven't gotten it on the meter yet.

    • @eskimobrambo
      @eskimobrambo Месяц назад

      @@MCTGMRS78009 oh okay I heard of one they need that does like 9 watts? I'd love to have a portable that does like 10 or 15 or more watts I don't care of size would be nice to have the power on GMRS

    • @foxw6802
      @foxw6802 26 дней назад

      il y a 3 puissance haute env 9Watts

  • @vitogriffin8902
    @vitogriffin8902 Месяц назад

    Why didn't they send me one?

  • @BobGrand-z4g
    @BobGrand-z4g Месяц назад

    Do these blow up?

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 Месяц назад

      🤣💥🤣 No Icoms here sir!

  • @hillcountrychapterferraric3796
    @hillcountrychapterferraric3796 Месяц назад

    Late to this review, Donald. I agree 100% that the manual, if you can call it that, is woefully inadequate. I have a DB-20G too and that manual is 28 pages. OTOH, the radio is rated at 40 watts but bench tested at over 50 watts. with good audio quality. So manual aside, it appears to be worth the money based on performance. A basic radio for sure but with powerful guts.

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 Месяц назад

      So, I'm going to have to do another update on this radio. I gave it to my son to use and with just a few months of use the radio is cooked. SWR on his antenna were showing 1:1.3 and the radio worked fine but then he noticed he wasn't getting out here recently. We put it on the Bird and it's only pumping about .5 watt out. More info to come.

  • @JohnGEmery
    @JohnGEmery Месяц назад

    Hello ' this is John ,WSEJ563" Question what would be a good coax to use for a GMRS Midland 400TX that I'm using for a base

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 Месяц назад

      Midland sells a really good grade coax on their website or Amazon and I have yet to ever have issues with it. It comes with an attached mag mount and the 259 connector is actually an adapter with can be removed for easy pass-through when running the cable.

  • @dont4450
    @dont4450 Месяц назад

    If you have a windows 10 or 11 computer, this is as easy as pie to program. All you have to do is download the retevis programming software, and your good to go. Trouble is, not many learn how to use the software which is as easy as any HT using chirp. It took me less than 10 minutes to figure it out, and another 20 minutes to fully program.

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 Месяц назад

      So, I think the word "easy" is subjective. In personally believe CHIRP is more "basic", requires less clicks and the terms used are more universal versus the software from Retevis on this radio. Thanks for your feedback, it's always welcome!

  • @Knarf14
    @Knarf14 2 месяца назад

    Herea my question , if i have a repeater that has 50 watts ouput and the duplexer is a 50 watt but obvious can only run about half that so it doesn’t get into receiver couldnt i just put a 100 watt diplexer inline so i can run repeater at full 50 watts ?

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 2 месяца назад

      All duplexers will reduce your Rx output. You would need a stronger output on the radio to overcome the loss. You can also use a higher gain antenna to help circumvent the loss as well.

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 2 месяца назад

      Meant Tx power.

    • @Knarf14
      @Knarf14 2 месяца назад

      @@MCTGMRS78009 yes but what im trying to figure out can i run the repeater at full 50 watts if i use a bigger duplexer ?

    • @MCTGMRS
      @MCTGMRS Месяц назад

      @@Knarf14 you are going to lose power with any duplexer.

    • @Knarf14
      @Knarf14 Месяц назад

      @@MCTGMRS yea i know that but is it the same amount of loss , my goal is to run the repeater at 50 watts and hope to get out at least 35-40 watts out cause now only having a 50 watt duplexer in line you cant run the repeater at 50 watts cause the tx bleeds into the rx so you need to turn down the tx power of repeater so im hoping with a bigger duplexer it can handle the full 50 watts with out pushing the limits of the duplexer

  • @dont4450
    @dont4450 2 месяца назад

    Mine doesn't doe that. I had no issues at all.

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 2 месяца назад

      Interesting! Mine was a little wonky I think.

  • @dennishrusecky7549
    @dennishrusecky7549 2 месяца назад

    Mine never worked right out of the box

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 2 месяца назад

      REALLY!? Did they get it replaced for you?

  • @glenn_r_frank_author
    @glenn_r_frank_author 2 месяца назад

    Got about halfway through this... the no backlit buttons on the handset, no naming of channels, and when I found out you can't program it with CHIRP..; nope. Don't need this radio.

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 2 месяца назад

      It was a real turn off for me as well. I did find out its back lit, but very dim.

  • @oxidize99
    @oxidize99 2 месяца назад

    Great video. Which antenna were you using to test range?

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 2 месяца назад

      Thank you! It was just a mag-mount gmrs wire antenna, nothing fancy or high gain.

  • @dad108
    @dad108 2 месяца назад

    Great video. How did you program the reverse frequencies and can any handheld Gmrs radio do that?

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 2 месяца назад

      Thanks for watching! A GMRS radio should not be able to do that. But those good ol' Baofengs will. Lol

  • @oxidize99
    @oxidize99 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for the review. Glad I saw it before I purchased.

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 2 месяца назад

      Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment 🙏

  • @MrKeys57
    @MrKeys57 2 месяца назад

    Thx for this! it also seem very solid in build! 73 Levi in Sweden - one question: what is used as datacabel?

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 2 месяца назад

      It's the standard K type cable on this radio.

    • @MrKeys57
      @MrKeys57 2 месяца назад

      @@MCTGMRS78009 thanks!

  • @rrsnakesarebeautiful3092
    @rrsnakesarebeautiful3092 2 месяца назад

    I got the iPhone version and I had trouble to find it, as not much information online or the information book. No links or anything. That what lets it down. Otherwise I’m like the radio. Bluetooth software doesn’t show what to use. But when you find it i found it interesting. I love technology and communication, pmr 446 work well. And I have a few different radio for if day out with my family. It’s a learning curve but it adds understanding as mostly same as other radio with some interesting features on it. Thanks for the video i enjoyed watching it.

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 2 месяца назад

      Thanks for watching and commenting! Glad you like it!

  • @Slipeasy88
    @Slipeasy88 2 месяца назад

    Yagi directional antenna from Amazon there for the frequencies specific for gmrs they have different sizes that have different dbi ratings The bigger the antenna the more the DBI so the more energy you're putting towards range or focusing in one direction directional antennas of course you get more power more range out of them I have been able to hit repeaters 37 mi on the other side of Tuscaloosa County in West Alabama and it's very wooded here and hilly I have a 30 ft antenna outside and just say it works great I can pick up all over the county very large County at that I paid like 40 bucks for it it was the 7 dbi 400 to 470 MHz UHF Yagi directional antenna

    • @MCTGMRS78009
      @MCTGMRS78009 2 месяца назад

      I will be looking into those. Thanks for the feedback!