I have 6 of these and use them out on the bay to keep in touch with other boats. I have been able to reach 23 miles with these without problems. I use nagoya 771g's on them. we have accidentally dropped them in the water in one way or the other ( wading in to deep water, and just plain dropping them overboard and having to swim for them) I think the deepest we have dropped one is 5 feet or close to that and once we were able to fish it out it was still working and still works now ( 5 months later) without issue.
Easy fix on the antenna opening. If you have a Dremel Tool kit you should have a sandpaper drum that fits on a shaft. Using the unmounted drum, push it gently into the antenna access hole while spinning between your fingers to remove plastic. The drum is slightly larger than the antenna opening and will bevel the opening wider as you increase depth. I used brief turns and tested the opening with a Nagoya antenna until it threaded on the radio without binding. Even the stock antenna was tight on my radio.
I bought my UV-9G in January, and I have no problems. I replaced the stock antenna with a Smiley Super Stick and Smiley Slim Duck. I bought a GT-3WP because they both have the same form factor, and familiarity makes using both of them kinetic memory. They both fit the Specter radio pouch really well.Thanks for sharing. KC3UEE/WRPD614.
Wanted to say thank you for doing GMRS as well as ham, and I am going to hit the ham club here in town with putting a repeater up as well, there are sooooo many benefits to have both system operational. We do the bike race thing and are always short of people, so I think we could get some GMRS people involved with that too. Thanks again.
The UV9G antenna with the orange Stripe is the same antenna that comes on the UV-5G Plus GMRS Upgraded radios also they use that antenna on alot of the new 2022 Plus baofeng Gmrs Radios 5:48 @KS6DAY
Nice review, I just got a 2 UV-9G radio box set delivered today. I bought the UV-9G because it's CHIRP capable and locked in for GMRS without having to worry about accidently transmitting on ham frequencies. Being able to set up other frequencies like a scanner is a big plus. Can't wait to use this radio. WRZE723
Just buy the UV9 pro and unlock it. After being annoyed with programming the 9G I returned it for the UV9 Pro. I unlocked it and programmed it properly for GMRS.
The seal for water resistance is probably that little orange square under the battery toward the top of the radio. Should prevent water from getting into the internal terminals on the radio itself.
Have both the GT-3WP and UV-9G. bought the UV-9G first. Found out later the GT-3WP can be unlocked to transmit on GMRS. On amazon the -3WP is generally a lot cheaper than the UV-9G, and given it can be unlocked, is the better buy IMO.
@@WanderlustDigest People like the UV-9G because it is a decently well featured GMRS radio, semi rugged, etc. The GT3WP is the same radio, but supports TX on ham bands, can be unlocked for GMRS, and is cheaper. Simply put you get more radio for less money with the GT3WP
Thanks for the video. I am wondering can simplex transmission also use CTCSS on TX and RX? And if so for simplex can you use any of the CTCSS tones or is there only a factory assigned tone?
I have heard many people saying you are able to change the startup sound with a Baofeng radio. Is this true? If so, would you be able to do a tutorial?
It's really rugged, but IMO reception is not great (even with a Nagoya antenna upgrade) when compared to my KG-UV9 Pro (with stock antenna) But it's the difference between SOC and a super heterodyne receiver. Sound quality is OK, but not as good as my Radioddity GM-30. My take is the the UV9G is a decent radio with good functionality for the money- your're right, it's a good radio as a handout.
Yeah, the next video going up is an output power and SWR test on the factory antenna. The upshot is that the factory antenna is not good. Definitely not "tuned for GMRS" as has been claimed.
I have not forgotten your request to see the programming setup for the VX-6. I've got the screen capture tech all figured out. I have a nice headset/mic. So, I'm getting ready to start digging into that stuff. It will be part of the operators series on the VX-6 that I will be starting later this month.
@@KS6DAY Thanks much, Sir. Always looking forward to your videos. As we live in relative close proximity, I'll more than likely have my setups very similar to yours (I go south from Sacramento to the Central Valley quite often). Thanks again!
Good job man. I'd be curious to follow your gmrs repeater project if you get there I'd like to do one for my little community as well. I noticed on my db9g the FM does not work I contacted them and they said the chip does not support FM on this radio I don't know if yours works or if that's the case for all them. Also I just got done doing some videos on the Wouxun kg. 935g. I'll be watching to see your take on that one as well
@@oldgiapetto If you look insides the uv9g software when you read from radio scroll all the way down the NOAA channels should be there. I've had decent luck with the radio it's just. not the greatest.
That's odd. I had noticed that the UV-9G battery was a bit low before I did my power test video so I pulled the fully charged battery off of my UV-9R and put it on the UV-9G. I just double checked it again and all 3 interchange. Are you using a UV-9R, like the one in the video, or the UV-9R Plus or Pro? The cases are different on those and they might use a different battery.
@@KS6DAY Interesting. Mine feels like is needs a shove to go in and I do not want to break anything any they no longer stay in place. Guess consistency in manufacturing is something you give up at this price point.
Something else that should be said here...this radio will only transmit on designated GMRS channels. It WILL NOT transmit in off frequencies between the GMRS channels even though they are still within the GMRS band. I have experimented with this and this radio will NOT do it.
Something so relaxing about a knowledgeable person talking about radios
I have 6 of these and use them out on the bay to keep in touch with other boats. I have been able to reach 23 miles with these without problems. I use nagoya 771g's on them. we have accidentally dropped them in the water in one way or the other ( wading in to deep water, and just plain dropping them overboard and having to swim for them) I think the deepest we have dropped one is 5 feet or close to that and once we were able to fish it out it was still working and still works now ( 5 months later) without issue.
Nice report on real world use.
Easy fix on the antenna opening. If you have a Dremel Tool kit you should have a sandpaper drum that fits on a shaft. Using the unmounted drum, push it gently into the antenna access hole while spinning between your fingers to remove plastic. The drum is slightly larger than the antenna opening and will bevel the opening wider as you increase depth. I used brief turns and tested the opening with a Nagoya antenna until it threaded on the radio without binding. Even the stock antenna was tight on my radio.
I did the opposite, I sanded the outside base of my antenna instead of sanding the inside radio antenna base.
I bought my UV-9G in January, and I have no problems. I replaced the stock antenna with a Smiley Super Stick and Smiley Slim Duck. I bought a GT-3WP because they both have the same form factor, and familiarity makes using both of them kinetic memory. They both fit the Specter radio pouch really well.Thanks for sharing. KC3UEE/WRPD614.
Wanted to say thank you for doing GMRS as well as ham, and I am going to hit the ham club here in town with putting a repeater up as well, there are sooooo many benefits to have both system operational. We do the bike race thing and are always short of people, so I think we could get some GMRS people involved with that too. Thanks again.
The UV9G antenna with the orange Stripe is the same antenna that comes on the UV-5G Plus GMRS Upgraded radios also they use that antenna on alot of the new 2022 Plus baofeng Gmrs Radios 5:48 @KS6DAY
Nice review, I just got a 2 UV-9G radio box set delivered today. I bought the UV-9G because it's CHIRP capable and locked in for GMRS without having to worry about accidently transmitting on ham frequencies. Being able to set up other frequencies like a scanner is a big plus. Can't wait to use this radio. WRZE723
Tone Squelch aka Split tones i agree Most of these companies should provide The programming Cable with every radio 15:48 @KS6DAY
I would be interesting in more info on the Bridge Com Repeater Setup you talking about 24:30 @KS6DAY
Excellent video! I travel to SLO several times a year to visit my college kid. Will be adding those repeaters in! Subscribed!
I have both the Wouxun KG-935G and the Wouxun KG-1000G base station with Rt97 repeater great radios
That battery Removal is on the UV-9G is identical to the KG-935G and KG-935G Plus which is a nice Design i live that latch system 11:42 @KD6DAY
Just buy the UV9 pro and unlock it. After being annoyed with programming the 9G I returned it for the UV9 Pro. I unlocked it and programmed it properly for GMRS.
The seal for water resistance is probably that little orange square under the battery toward the top of the radio. Should prevent water from getting into the internal terminals on the radio itself.
FYI - the screw that holdsin the microphone cover is a metric sice - M2.5.
Do you recommend the Baofeng GMRS 9r or the Beofeng UV 9G?
Wouxun is pronounced Oshawn or Ocean @KS6DAY
Have both the GT-3WP and UV-9G. bought the UV-9G first. Found out later the GT-3WP can be unlocked to transmit on GMRS. On amazon the -3WP is generally a lot cheaper than the UV-9G, and given it can be unlocked, is the better buy IMO.
Even with the new UV-9G upgrade?
@@WanderlustDigest yes
@@HunterSkiff so why do ppl like the uv-9g if it’s locked out? Damn I just got one..
@@WanderlustDigest People like the UV-9G because it is a decently well featured GMRS radio, semi rugged, etc. The GT3WP is the same radio, but supports TX on ham bands, can be unlocked for GMRS, and is cheaper. Simply put you get more radio for less money with the GT3WP
@@HunterSkiff should I send back the 9g? And can it be used as a scanner for ems?
Thanks for the video. I am wondering can simplex transmission also use CTCSS on TX and RX? And if so for simplex can you use any of the CTCSS tones or is there only a factory assigned tone?
I have the KG-935G plus they are amazing radios as well as the ham versions 1:40 @KS6DAY
I wish Baofeng or someone would start producing some larger batteries for these radios.
I have a UV-10R CAN u do a video on it ?
Thanks
I have heard many people saying you are able to change the startup sound with a Baofeng radio. Is this true? If so, would you be able to do a tutorial?
It's really rugged, but IMO reception is not great (even with a Nagoya antenna upgrade) when compared to my KG-UV9 Pro (with stock antenna) But it's the difference between SOC and a super heterodyne receiver. Sound quality is OK, but not as good as my Radioddity GM-30. My take is the the UV9G is a decent radio with good functionality for the money- your're right, it's a good radio as a handout.
Yeah, the next video going up is an output power and SWR test on the factory antenna. The upshot is that the factory antenna is not good. Definitely not "tuned for GMRS" as has been claimed.
Good info here. Thanks much, as always. And I like the 73s! (just sayin'). Really considering getting the GMRS license and radio(s)
I have not forgotten your request to see the programming setup for the VX-6. I've got the screen capture tech all figured out. I have a nice headset/mic. So, I'm getting ready to start digging into that stuff. It will be part of the operators series on the VX-6 that I will be starting later this month.
@@KS6DAY Thanks much, Sir. Always looking forward to your videos. As we live in relative close proximity, I'll more than likely have my setups very similar to yours (I go south from Sacramento to the Central Valley quite often).
Thanks again!
can i use them in different country and do they work?
Even though there are fewer mobile options for GMRS, will you be discussing any of these units in the future?
Yes. Definitely.
In laws but no Cousin's funny
Good job man. I'd be curious to follow your gmrs repeater project if you get there I'd like to do one for my little community as well. I noticed on my db9g the FM does not work I contacted them and they said the chip does not support FM on this radio I don't know if yours works or if that's the case for all them. Also I just got done doing some videos on the Wouxun kg. 935g. I'll be watching to see your take on that one as well
I think my pair of NEW UV9Gs are going back. Not only did they take the FM feature out but the NOAA is gone too.....both of them...... cheap buggers.
@@oldgiapetto If you look insides the uv9g software when you read from radio scroll all the way down the NOAA channels should be there. I've had decent luck with the radio it's just. not the greatest.
I have a UV9R and a UV9G and the battiers will NOT fit each other. I have a GT-3WP on the way and will see is they are interchangable.
That's odd. I had noticed that the UV-9G battery was a bit low before I did my power test video so I pulled the fully charged battery off of my UV-9R and put it on the UV-9G. I just double checked it again and all 3 interchange. Are you using a UV-9R, like the one in the video, or the UV-9R Plus or Pro? The cases are different on those and they might use a different battery.
@@KS6DAY Interesting. Mine feels like is needs a shove to go in and I do not want to break anything any they no longer stay in place. Guess consistency in manufacturing is something you give up at this price point.
@@blairsmith201 That is a very true statement.
Something else that should be said here...this radio will only transmit on designated GMRS channels. It WILL NOT transmit in off frequencies between the GMRS channels even though they are still within the GMRS band. I have experimented with this and this radio will NOT do it.
My wife was Born In Visalia California Very cool Has it changed in 40 years ? @KS6DAY
73s back at ya @KS6DAY
I never could download Chirp in either one of my Computers. I think the New Chirp has a Bug in it.