Baofeng Are DONE With The UV-5R (UPGRADED to UV-17)

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  • Опубликовано: 5 ноя 2024

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  • @HamRadioDX
    @HamRadioDX  11 месяцев назад +3

    Gets yours here (Affiliate) 👉 geni.us/LEHtLyr
    More info 👉 www.baofengradio.com/products/uv-17r
    Hackable/Open Source Radio 👉 ruclips.net/p/PLSuX83ay4Ouh_qMAC79F92DNVaOtywmC5

  • @nickpeterson2042
    @nickpeterson2042 11 месяцев назад +26

    So what do we get for it being bigger?
    - Need a tool to swap battery
    - battery capacity the same
    - other commenters say it still has spurious emissions
    - slightly louder
    Sounds like a downgrade

    • @milanthemilan5015
      @milanthemilan5015 11 месяцев назад +3

      Also it has zones but top and bottom channel must be same zone,cant have different zones on different channels.

    • @dereklea1183
      @dereklea1183 11 месяцев назад +5

      But… but… it has TWO LED flashlights on the bottom of it instead of one flashlight on the top of the old style.

  • @VK4GEO-DarrinArcher
    @VK4GEO-DarrinArcher 11 месяцев назад +13

    There is a GPS version. It pretty much limited to giving you your location and with adequate setup can be used to give a direction to another of the same radios.

  • @PatrickBuffman
    @PatrickBuffman 11 месяцев назад +21

    lemme help you out.. DO NOT BUY THE UV-17R BUY THE UV-21R its $5 more and isnt frequency locked. + has way more frequencies than 17R

    • @Daniel51144
      @Daniel51144 10 месяцев назад +4

      can the uv21r be programmed to transmit on gmrs?

    • @guidingdads
      @guidingdads 6 месяцев назад

      ​@@Daniel51144gmrs isn't available in Aus

    • @MrErik038
      @MrErik038 3 месяца назад

      Halfway into the video i compliment you, nice reveu video 👍 thank you !
      Im waiting for my UV 17 pro HD GPS i bougth.
      Watching other videos the gps simbols are on every uv 17 model. The description on the ali website says different screens.
      I sure hope i bougth the gps one!
      There is so much confusion abouth it, its unclear?
      Greetings from holland the netherlands🇳🇱

  • @Sky1
    @Sky1 11 месяцев назад +4

    unlocked? I will only TX where allowed but in case of an emergency I don't want any TX restrictions

  • @Taskorilla
    @Taskorilla 10 месяцев назад +1

    Is it waterproof at all?

  • @mmcnew1
    @mmcnew1 11 месяцев назад +15

    That little GPS symbol on the top is the location of the GPS internal antenna the Chinese military is going to use to locate all the preppers who bought this radio when they’re trying to evade their military after the PRC invasion 😂😅😂

    • @bread5617
      @bread5617 4 месяца назад +1

      they could do the same with your wifi router, nothing special to them. anything your government lets you have legally is not gonna prevent them from getting to you

    • @magnitudematrix2653
      @magnitudematrix2653 4 месяца назад

      You mean like starlink? Recivers don't have to be big and use low power. Transmit anything for more than 20 seconds and you can be found.😅

  • @searchingshropshire
    @searchingshropshire 11 месяцев назад +4

    I’m done with Baofeng since getting the UV-K5 and modded the firmware.

  • @ChrisHirner
    @ChrisHirner 9 месяцев назад +2

    just coming back to ham after 10 years and found the baofengs seemed to be ok, however you outgrow em pretty quick. that 17r is pretty decent but i was curious and got a tidradio h8. Now im like wow whats the more expensive stuff like. When i started in 97 the radioshack 2 meter was considered a good radio.

  • @briansauk6837
    @briansauk6837 11 месяцев назад +3

    I had same spurious emission results with a sample purchased a few weeks ago. Total fail - returned it. How do they get FCC approval??? Thanks for your fine content as always.

    • @THExPsyGamerx
      @THExPsyGamerx 11 месяцев назад

      same with the UV-5RH
      totally waste of money

    • @LeeMcc_KI5YPR
      @LeeMcc_KI5YPR 11 месяцев назад +1

      Hams are responsible for themselves. That's why these all are spurious on 2m but are ok on 70cm, to be sure the GMRS version is ok. That's US only, not sure elsewhere.

    • @45auto
      @45auto 11 месяцев назад +1

      My guess is that it passed a different subsection of Part 15 that has to do with unintentional radiators but has nothing to do with spectral purity. TheSmokinApe has a video on Tid Radio from 3 months ago where he explains what happened there.

    • @LeeMcc_KI5YPR
      @LeeMcc_KI5YPR 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@45auto Yep. Part 15 is so your PC or frig or whatever does not interfere with your wifi outlets. Or whatever. PTT a transmitter and Pt 15 does not apply.

  • @CliffR
    @CliffR 7 месяцев назад

    So with those spur. emissions you think this is a skip or buy?

  • @eagleviewhd
    @eagleviewhd 9 месяцев назад +1

    There is a 17R Pro Gps model that is probably why it shows GPS symbol. They are using the same housing.

  • @MrKeys57
    @MrKeys57 6 месяцев назад

    Hi, i have UV17BK, but looks exactly as yours - there are a TON of variations of this radio! mine is with no GPS but is a TRI-bander + airband, - dont know if your radio has AIR on it, BUT the reception/modulation on AM is terrible!! - just as the Quangshen was before updated, do you know of any "hacks" or updates to this radio? - btw, FM works good on all bands! - 73 Levi in Sweden

  • @xexat
    @xexat 11 месяцев назад +6

    I remember buying my first radio, a UV-17 "pro" and they then proceeded to make several different versions of the same radio

  • @UR2Compliant
    @UR2Compliant 9 месяцев назад +4

    This gets almost 10% bad reviews on Amazon...one may want to read those reviews and stick with the older version. New doesn't always equate to better.

  • @Andrew-yx7sf
    @Andrew-yx7sf 10 месяцев назад +1

    As I was watching this video , I bought one on Amazon. $25. I have the UV5R , so this looks like a bigger improvement.

  • @dalepres1
    @dalepres1 4 месяца назад

    Thanks for the review and taking one for the team. I like the screen; wishing it had an even larger one. But I'm going to pass. The screw-on battery is absolutely a complete deal breaker all by itself. I'm going to check the UV-21 and see what it's battery installation is like and that, combined with the open programming, is much more interesting to me. After a career in the two-way radio business, before my career in IT, I can see scenarios where business frequencies might still come in handy, or for after it all collapses. After a career and after 50 years licensed as an amateur operator, and just being a law-abiding American patriot, I'm won't push the button without a license but having it on the shelf for societal collapse use is a good plan.

  • @leestone665
    @leestone665 11 месяцев назад +2

    Bought the UV17r but found it very difficult to program and was not supported by Chirp software. Not happy with purchase

    • @UR2Compliant
      @UR2Compliant 9 месяцев назад

      You and almost 10% of Amazon customers who also complained about that, plus black screen, gets too hot etc. I wouldn't buy this radio after reading reviews. 10% unhappy customers is way too high...I'm surprised anyone would even make a video on this radio, advocating for it... smh

  • @d3w4yn3
    @d3w4yn3 11 месяцев назад +4

    The UV-5R charger cables detach from the charger, but it's a trap! The chargers use an unconventional voltage, so you can burn things up if you plug any other charger cable into the original chargers. My guess is they went with a hard-wired cable to prevent that?

    • @edwardfletcher7790
      @edwardfletcher7790 11 месяцев назад +2

      "Unconventional voltage ?"
      I agree most modern gadgets are 5V or 12V. But, there used to be a massive range of plugpack values from 3V, 4.5V, 6V & 9v, all depending on how many AA's they used.
      I'd recommend getting some paper sticky tape and labelling the end of the plug with a folded tag & 10V BF like I have to avoid problems.
      My Son's Karate Dojo had a problem recently when one of the trainers plugged the 18V cordless vacuum plugpack into the big 9V session clock.
      The Magic Smoke escaped and I'm still trying to fix it ☹️

    • @carsarecoo
      @carsarecoo 11 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@edwardfletcher7790did that with my record player. Plugged the wrong cable in and it started smoking.

  • @thumbs1964Hereiswisdom
    @thumbs1964Hereiswisdom 11 месяцев назад +2

    In my experience side by side , the 17 has far better receive and clear and stronger tx signal. According to the local repeater guys I talked to.

  • @MsStevieWoo
    @MsStevieWoo 11 месяцев назад +6

    Got the tri band variant bf-17L and managed 17miles on a net test

    • @UmarFarooq-cu3gw
      @UmarFarooq-cu3gw 8 месяцев назад

      net test means? what was the range for two walkie talkies?

    • @MsStevieWoo
      @MsStevieWoo 8 месяцев назад

      17 mile approx. One in urban environment with another hand held on a hill. Wasn’t 100% LOS 👍🏻

    • @UmarFarooq-cu3gw
      @UmarFarooq-cu3gw 8 месяцев назад

      @@MsStevieWooI want to get my first radio, but I can break the bank. What do you think should I go for? Budget around 150-200 USD

    • @MsStevieWoo
      @MsStevieWoo 8 месяцев назад

      Start with a quansheng UV-k5 - cheap and you can modify them.

  • @spacecoyote6646
    @spacecoyote6646 11 месяцев назад +3

    I never thought of a flashlight on a radio. But I get it now. When you're out in the bush in the dark coming back from burying a body a flashlight might come in handy

  • @leighchamberlain25
    @leighchamberlain25 9 месяцев назад

    G'day mate. Doin some research into this kind of radio as I've heard they're more powerful than our typical 5w cb in Australia.
    They're obviously made to cater for many other functions but I was wondering if it would be an upgrade on my in car 5w 6db set up? You seem to be the right guy to ask 👍

  • @adambatchelder4121
    @adambatchelder4121 11 месяцев назад +2

    So maybe it will work on gmrs to ? Depending on start up choices?

    • @MissingLinkMTB
      @MissingLinkMTB 11 месяцев назад +1

      It does but isn't FCC approved, so use at your own risk

    • @guidingdads
      @guidingdads 6 месяцев назад

      Does gmrs even work in Aus

  • @BamaChad-W4CHD
    @BamaChad-W4CHD 10 месяцев назад +1

    They needed a actual new updated version of the old crusty trusty Baofeng standard. We've had the twelve thousand "updated" ones over the years but seriously overdue for this actual updated replacement.

    • @TheAlmightySnobDog
      @TheAlmightySnobDog 9 месяцев назад

      I think that the Baofeng UV-5RH, its exactly that.

  • @therandomwire1
    @therandomwire1 11 месяцев назад +1

    I've ordered a 17L. Tri band and usb-c charging.

  • @robert8342-w7x
    @robert8342-w7x 11 месяцев назад +3

    For me, it needs to be better water resistant from the UV-5R and USB-C charging port for me to buy any new beofeng. The UV-9 Is somewhat water resistant but I don't like to have to use a tool to connect the data/mic jack.

    • @therandomwire1
      @therandomwire1 11 месяцев назад +1

      UV17L has usb charging

    • @robert8342-w7x
      @robert8342-w7x 11 месяцев назад

      @@therandomwire1 I didn't see it. I guess I'll have to watch it again

  • @UnitedViral
    @UnitedViral 10 месяцев назад

    What about the BAOFENG 5RM?

  • @TheArtofEngineering
    @TheArtofEngineering 11 месяцев назад

    Have you done a spectrum check on it? Are they getting better with spectral purity? 73 de VK2AOE

    • @HamRadioDX
      @HamRadioDX  11 месяцев назад +1

      Did you watch the video at 7:11

    • @TheArtofEngineering
      @TheArtofEngineering 11 месяцев назад

      @@HamRadioDXoops ADHD! 73 de VK2AOE

  • @djneo92nl
    @djneo92nl 11 месяцев назад

    i have the UV-5RH basically the UV-17 in a 5R case. hope it gets Chirp support soon
    And the display turns off complete instead of the backlight

  • @jezarmstrong7891
    @jezarmstrong7891 11 месяцев назад +1

    Yeah the reason there is a GPS logo is because they do a GPS version so I guess it's just easier to make one mould for all the radios

  • @erwinancer
    @erwinancer 11 месяцев назад

    Hi Hayden … i passed my foundation test earlier on 23Nov … i need help please with programming a TYT MD UV 380.. can you please help or put me intouch with someone here in Melbourne… Look forward to working your station on air DMR or the VK Link system … have a good weekend

    • @HamRadioDX
      @HamRadioDX  11 месяцев назад +1

      Congrats on passing! I haven't had experience with that radio before - for a list of clubs in VK3, they are available here - www.wia.org.au/clubs/vk3/
      Someone in your local club should be able to assist!

    • @erwinancer
      @erwinancer 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@HamRadioDX thanks Hayden … what a mission it is to get forms and all different payment methots betwen AMC and AMCA … so glad they eventually sorting this all out
      On the other hand there are so many sites for repeaters out there which never update … Even repeaterbook is not all that fantastic … these repeater owners need to take on responsibilty of updating it properly to inform us all … so much mis information

  • @nedshead5906
    @nedshead5906 11 месяцев назад

    I bought 2 of these radios, paid a bit more than you did though, Gave one to my cousin so we can communicate out hunting in Victorian high country. I also found a couple of ambulance channels while scanning to listen in on, which can be entertaining

  • @davidbrayshaw3529
    @davidbrayshaw3529 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the content. Just a quick query. I am, of course, asking this question purely from the point of view of interest and have no intention of operating equipment beyond the scope
    of Australian law, and I am, of course asking on behalf of a "friend". That said, what could you possibly recommend in the cheap Chinese handheld genre that will adequately and legally operate on 2 and 70 and have capability in the Australian 477 mhz. UHF CB spectrum?

    • @HamRadioDX
      @HamRadioDX  11 месяцев назад +2

      Hi David,
      These radios, provided they meet the ACMA's emission limits, found in the Amateur LCD - www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019C00750 can be used to transmit in the amateur bands.
      However on UHF CB, they would be required to be "type approved". Radiocommunications equipment approved for use in Australia has the C-Tick compliance mark, showing that it meets mandatory technical standards set by the ACMA.
      This does not apply to amateurs as they are authorized to build their own transmitters. www.wia.org.au/licenses/licensing/amateurequipment/

    • @NebulaHatesWatchdog
      @NebulaHatesWatchdog 10 месяцев назад

      You're clearly not asking if it's legal as HamRadioDX addressed, because obviously it would need to be certified for the UHF CB band.
      It should work in the 477MHz band. I haven't tried it because I live in the US, but I have *heard* that the UV-5R can transmit in the FRS/GMRS range here in the US. It only states that it can go up to 450MHz, but I believe it can go a little higher and hit the FRS frequencies 462/467MHz. If you were interested in something that had a wide range that could theoretically hit your UHF CB band, I know that the Baofeng BF-F8HP has an advertised UHF range of 400-520MHz and should easily be able to hit 477MHz. I can not give you advice on how clean the output will be at ranges higher than the ham bands, but I think some people do use both the UV-5R and the BF-F8HP for FRS/GMRS without issues.
      Hopefully that answers your question properly, or at least provides a little additional information.

    • @davidbrayshaw3529
      @davidbrayshaw3529 10 месяцев назад

      @@NebulaHatesWatchdog Thank you very much for your reply.
      Ham radio DXer's reply to my question was quite predictable. The ham community in Australia take their legal obligations quite seriously. Certainly, one in the public's eye, such as Hayden, would never promote
      the inappropriate use of a transmitter.
      The transceivers that you mention most certainly work on the 477Mhz band, although they are not class licensed in Australia and are thus illegal.
      477Mhz is hugely popular in rural Australia.
      Almost all heavy vehicles are fitted with it, as is a lot of heavy machinery and it is commonly used on building sites, road works etc. Most RV's and 4WD's also use the service.
      I am aware of some "testing" being done with regards to transmissions in the 477mhz frequency range by some amateurs with these cheap Chinese transceivers (presumably into dummy loads!!!).
      My understanding is that spurious emissions are generally not an issue at that frequency and power levels are below the maximum permissible levels with these types of radio, but as you point out, they're definitely not compliant due to licensing conditions.

  • @piotrkubiec5549
    @piotrkubiec5549 11 месяцев назад +1

    There is a GPS version. They probably use the same housing for both.

    • @MissingLinkMTB
      @MissingLinkMTB 11 месяцев назад

      Yes. The 0 button will have a cloud on the GPS version.... plus a much nicer full color screen.

  • @enriquediaz7547
    @enriquediaz7547 10 месяцев назад +1

    No USBC charging? Perhaps a third party battery?

  • @19TC504
    @19TC504 11 месяцев назад

    you have also the uv 17 pro it has airband receive and gps

  • @Steph-uo9pn
    @Steph-uo9pn 11 месяцев назад

    What about the radio transmission of this Boafeng Walkie Talkie?
    How many km can you transmit with it?
    I`ve heard you can transmit with these over 5km is that true??

  • @One-Eyed-Willly
    @One-Eyed-Willly 11 месяцев назад

    how do you use the stopwatch feature? i see where you can enable it and that's all.

    • @HamRadioDX
      @HamRadioDX  11 месяцев назад

      Select "on" and it will open up the stopwatch screen.

  • @woodchuker570
    @woodchuker570 11 месяцев назад

    What are the difference between baofeng uv-5r plus vs uv-5r 8watt ?

    • @volvodude101
      @volvodude101 11 месяцев назад

      5 watt max vs 8 watt max, I think

  • @alessandroconcas
    @alessandroconcas 11 месяцев назад

    outside in the field the black screen are better visible then older uv5r or not? 73 de iz3qvb

  • @19TC504
    @19TC504 11 месяцев назад

    i think i have a older filmware bc i have other menu,s mine works the same as on the uv 5r

  • @DominicMazoch
    @DominicMazoch 11 месяцев назад

    Signal stuff! I like. Can put in my over the shoulder bag and it can bend

    • @HamRadioDX
      @HamRadioDX  11 месяцев назад

      Just make sure it doesn't flick back and take your eye out! The are whippy :)

  • @scottyoz2460
    @scottyoz2460 6 месяцев назад

    As a complete noob to this, and someone who knows someone who has just obtained a BF-F8HP, Where could that person go to learn how to use it for listening purposes.?

  • @mrmagoo4897
    @mrmagoo4897 11 месяцев назад

    Affiliate link doesn't seem work

  • @africantwin173
    @africantwin173 11 месяцев назад

    It needs a way bigger battery, and amber colored display.

  • @MagicRoosterBluesBand
    @MagicRoosterBluesBand 11 месяцев назад

    Is it locked?

    • @suprlite
      @suprlite 9 месяцев назад +1

      Seeing that its got a fcc approval, yes.
      -can pobably be changed in chirp..

  • @jrock7883
    @jrock7883 11 месяцев назад

    CAN YOU USE THIS AS A SCANNER????????????

    • @suprlite
      @suprlite 9 месяцев назад

      Forget baofeng. Buy a quansheng uv-k5 or 6. Way better in every aspect, and costs about the same.

  • @peter-vk3acz
    @peter-vk3acz 11 месяцев назад

    Good review, Hayden. Thanks for sharing…
    Umm, I think I will seriously consider one should I need a new torch (flashlight for our USA buddies), or stopwatch! 🤠cheers,
    Peter. Vk3acz

  • @hound696
    @hound696 11 месяцев назад

    Clicked on your link to buy from amazon but out of stock

    • @HamRadioDX
      @HamRadioDX  11 месяцев назад

      Says in stock for me. Are you based in USA? Amazon.com regionalize and show "out of stock" if it's the wrong region.

    • @HamRadioDX
      @HamRadioDX  11 месяцев назад

      Maybe try this link - geni.us/LEHtLyr

  • @andrewchristensen9653
    @andrewchristensen9653 7 месяцев назад

    Give the UV21Pro a review.

    • @HamRadioDX
      @HamRadioDX  7 месяцев назад

      If they send it to me

  • @PeterAichberger-u9f
    @PeterAichberger-u9f 6 месяцев назад

    Would make a great cb radio

    • @evischlee5578
      @evischlee5578 2 месяца назад

      Would be Nice
      Baofeng make a CB Radio

  • @johnwest7993
    @johnwest7993 11 месяцев назад

    I suspect some hams programmed their HT's for narrow deviation (2.5 kHz,) instead of wide deviation, (5 kHz,) causing them to have low transmit audio.

  • @mastrsk8
    @mastrsk8 9 месяцев назад

    It would be great if they started to make the firmware update able. Thx for the video. Well done! KN6JVL.

  • @Wayne_VK3ECS
    @Wayne_VK3ECS 11 месяцев назад

    Hi Hayden.
    Thanks for another great review after my recent failed attempt to purchase an Anytone UV878II Plus I was interested in this new Radio till I saw that despite the gact that it is an "Upgraded" radio, its still a Dirty radio on 2M's😢
    How did it get rubber stamped by the FCC considering how dirty it is on tje 2M band.
    Thanks heaps & keep up the great work..
    Wayne, VK3ECS.

    • @HamRadioDX
      @HamRadioDX  11 месяцев назад

      I suspect "certified" by the FCC is just for the "Part 15" which is just for simple electronics and interference, which is really easy to pass.

  • @Cobra_29_With_Echo
    @Cobra_29_With_Echo 11 месяцев назад +1

    You say they are done with the UV-5R but you’ll still be able to buy the UV-5R brand new for the next 20 years.

    • @PIasmaZombie
      @PIasmaZombie 11 месяцев назад

      how would you know ?

    • @-whackd
      @-whackd 11 месяцев назад

      Because there is a massive stock of them

    • @PIasmaZombie
      @PIasmaZombie 11 месяцев назад

      @@-whackd how many units is that massive stock ?

    • @Cobra_29_With_Echo
      @Cobra_29_With_Echo 11 месяцев назад

      Look at sir sir dumb phucks user name that will explain how he thinks he knows everything.

  • @LeeMcc_KI5YPR
    @LeeMcc_KI5YPR 11 месяцев назад +1

    Hayden, how does the new screen look outdoors?

    • @TRIPPLEJAY00
      @TRIPPLEJAY00 11 месяцев назад +1

      Rubbish, you can't see a thing unless it's dark or cover with your hand.

  • @TheMalerdaemon
    @TheMalerdaemon 11 месяцев назад +4

    The GPS symbol signifies that ‘YOU ARE HERE’

  • @johnwest7993
    @johnwest7993 11 месяцев назад

    I'm sure they just made 1 case style, and they will also use it for a GPS version. It saves money on molding charges for the cases.

    • @HamRadioDX
      @HamRadioDX  11 месяцев назад

      Yes, you're probably right!

  • @nickdsnik1675
    @nickdsnik1675 11 месяцев назад

    Can it compete with the new Quansheng kid on the block?

    • @HamRadioDX
      @HamRadioDX  11 месяцев назад +1

      The UV-K5 or the UV-K5 Plus? I have the latter coming to test.

    • @nickdsnik1675
      @nickdsnik1675 11 месяцев назад

      @@HamRadioDX K5, K5(8) or K5 plus. I believe that they are all very much the same inside.
      All amazing value at around £12 and with a spectrum analyzer and half decent airband once the modded firmware is applied
      Looking forward to your review

  • @TRIPPLEJAY00
    @TRIPPLEJAY00 11 месяцев назад

    I hate these new Baofengs. I bought a UV-5RH same menu as this one. Not unlockable and when deleting a channel it resets itself. I hope someone knows how hack them like the Quansheng UV-K5

    • @HamRadioDX
      @HamRadioDX  11 месяцев назад

      Baofeng have reached out offering serial port code, memory address distribution, MCU chip model, radio chip model. Just waiting on a reply from them.

    • @GaryStango
      @GaryStango 3 месяца назад

      @@HamRadioDX Any word on if these are unlockable for GMRS yet?

  • @rafaelhelel3595
    @rafaelhelel3595 11 месяцев назад

    A copy of the radioddity dualband ht.can tell due to radio software

  • @RandellReeder
    @RandellReeder 11 месяцев назад

    i really don't this unit replacing the UV-5R no time soon.

  • @markmontgomery9722
    @markmontgomery9722 11 месяцев назад

    uv-17 for the money

  • @kleinbiker1
    @kleinbiker1 11 месяцев назад

    Baofeng *is done with the UV-5R

  • @Harriet_Tubgirl
    @Harriet_Tubgirl 11 месяцев назад +4

    It’s pronounced bouff whang

    • @HamRadioDX
      @HamRadioDX  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you for the clarification

    • @TribbleBot
      @TribbleBot 10 месяцев назад +2

      "Some people" might disagree

    • @Robinhood1966
      @Robinhood1966 6 месяцев назад

      Depends on where a person lives. Personally, I could care less about nuances in pronunciation.
      It's the excellent content coverage of the product that matters.
      Generally speaking, an observation that's universal on all platforms wherever
      comments are allowed, is the all too common but unfortunate observation where people singularity focus on finding anything to criticize in comments of other's productions
      no matter how trivial, rather than contribute any positive input or encouragement for a content creator who took the time and effort to produce.

    • @Harriet_Tubgirl
      @Harriet_Tubgirl 6 месяцев назад

      @@Robinhood1966 ok retard

  • @45auto
    @45auto 11 месяцев назад +18

    They come out with a new model but don't bother to make it clean? Unsat.👎

    • @BrianMorrison
      @BrianMorrison 11 месяцев назад +1

      Well, it *is* cheap!

    • @TRIPPLEJAY00
      @TRIPPLEJAY00 11 месяцев назад +10

      You do know it costs below 30. That's great for the price. You're not going to a classy woman on homeless price's 😂😂

    • @MidwestAdventureTeam
      @MidwestAdventureTeam 11 месяцев назад

      This comment is like going to McDonald's and complaining that they don't have steak and lobster on the menu.

    • @45auto
      @45auto 11 месяцев назад +3

      @@MidwestAdventureTeam Why? The manufacturer could have designed a spectrally clean model for a little extra cost. Instead, they chose to design, manufacture, and sell a radio that they knew was of poor quality. A more accurate analogy would be I went into McDonald's and complained that the food wouldn't pass a health and safety inspection.

    • @suprlite
      @suprlite 9 месяцев назад

      ​@@45auto there are other, more refined models. This is for those that wants the cheapest one, and then compromises are made.

  • @Vandrock
    @Vandrock 11 месяцев назад

    New casing same guts.

  • @HamRadioDX
    @HamRadioDX  11 месяцев назад

    Gets yours here (Affiliate) 👉 www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7VZ2KZF?tag=hamradiodx-20
    More info 👉 www.baofengradio.com/products/uv-17r

  • @Zwarpolitics
    @Zwarpolitics 7 месяцев назад

    The new baofeng looks like a phone

  • @bendeleted9155
    @bendeleted9155 9 месяцев назад +1

    There's a UV-5R hiding in there, I'll bet.

  • @DonzLockz
    @DonzLockz 11 месяцев назад +1

    I think its as dirty as Smokin' Ape's redheaded cousin!😂👍

  • @Ghost_Swe
    @Ghost_Swe 8 месяцев назад

    Ok the harmonics sucks.... Great video

  • @M0RMY
    @M0RMY 11 месяцев назад

    Just bought one for 8 quid from Ali Express.

    • @edwardfletcher7790
      @edwardfletcher7790 11 месяцев назад

      How much was shipping, $11 ?

    • @M0RMY
      @M0RMY 11 месяцев назад

      @@edwardfletcher7790 nope. Total price

    • @M0RMY
      @M0RMY 11 месяцев назад

      @@edwardfletcher7790 no total price

  • @spacecoyote6646
    @spacecoyote6646 11 месяцев назад

    This guy was not prepared before he did the video.

    • @HamRadioDX
      @HamRadioDX  11 месяцев назад +2

      How so champ?

    • @Robinhood1966
      @Robinhood1966 6 месяцев назад

      Then by all means, produce a better review!

  • @lor0the0fallen0angel
    @lor0the0fallen0angel 8 месяцев назад

    Well, the 17R is ugly as hell, no doubt.

  • @Pedro8k
    @Pedro8k 11 месяцев назад

    All these cheap chinese radios are basicialy the same they may even come out of the factory the quansheng uk6 which is a lot cheaper

  • @RichMantaray
    @RichMantaray 2 месяца назад

    bag of crap get a uv5rh pro max