Radioddity Reveals the GS-5B | Dual Band Ham Radio, Bluetooth Programming!
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Radioddity Reveals the GS-5B, a new 5-watt dual band HT with Bluetooth programming from an app available on Android or iOS, and an option for USB charging. Let's take a look at the radio and how to program it today!
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That flashlight and flashing light is a great feature for everyone from hunting, to boating, to Burning Man.
Agreed, and this one has a great LED light.
I wish more radios would include modern features. I have a 70D that I've seen said is easy to program, though it is still a mess of tiny buttons, function keys, confusing screen, etc. I have no issue figuring it out with background in electronics, but for anyone getting into ham it's extremely daunting.
Yaesu menus are a mess, overall. I didn't like the lack of features in the 70D
I've had mine for about a week now. What a great little radio with some features that the big brands need to pick up on. The BT programing is awesome, the USB Driver was a bit difficult to find and get working, but that seems par for the course for USB programable radios. The flash light is awesome! The red and blue flashing is a great feature. I wish all HT's had flashlights of some sort. The rubber covers are nice and solid and don't pop out like my D74 which has some pretty crappy covers. I found the antenna lacking. While listening to my local repeaters on 3 different radios, this radio would sometimes not hear the repeater and would be silent. My D74 has a stubby antenna and I can hear my local repeaters with it. This has a nice looking antenna, flexible, etc, but it sux on receive and xmit in comparison. Sure it's larger than a UV5R format, but still fits nicely in the hand. Love the color.
Honestly I didn't even try plugging it into the computer yet. Likely I will do that soon on another video. I wanted to demonstrate the BT programming, which I think works quite well. But thanks for the feedback on the USB driver issue.
How is the scan speed in channel mode?
@@jordantri pretty slow compared to my d74 which moves so fast I can't keep up. This radio probably had .5 seconds between chan scans.
@@tracerfacer6234 I have that KENWOOD D74A IS ONE OF THE BEST HT OUT THERE THE QUALITY OF THE AUDIO ANALOG AND DSTAR IT SOUND LIKE A COMMERCIAL RADIO. IF I WILL BUY THAT 8800 NO THANKS
How about an update on this Radio as to how well it works.
I'll record something soon but I'm still using mine and liking it
@@HamRadio2 any update on usage?
I purchased this radio about two months ago and I absolutely love it! However, I will tell you that depending on what antenna I’m hooked up to, I hear a local FM radio station in the background while listening to my local 2m repeater.
Cant wait for some one to make a dmr radio bluetooth programmable. Would be great on the go.
Right!
Look at the Motorola xpr series
@@brad2119 and sounds exactly like my Baofeng
the yellow highlighter is now famous. it should be apart of the next give away
LOL
Rebranded Senhaix 8800... If you notice why the screen is offset how it is it's because they took the markings off that it had there. Look up the Senhaix 8800.
I saw that after someone else commented. Honestly had never heard of that brand or radio, so at least Radioddity's marketing is better.
@@HamRadio2 I saw it here ruclips.net/video/kSX13v-Fyj8/видео.html
The only thing I would suggest for radioddity in terms of us blind hams, is to not only speak the channel number, but also have a way that we could possibly put it in a more verbose mode where it would speak the menu. Perhaps we could do this by holding down two keys as the radio turns on, like you can with the THD 74. On a DMR radio, this would mean we could add contacts and channel names etc. keep up the great work.
I agree. It'd be nice to see a more robust menu
hey there, I know this comment is very old, but incase if you see it, I'm also blind and about to get licensed, I'm strongly considering this radio because of the app, do you know whether the iphone app for this is accessible with voiceover?
@@vicbulbon8821 I honestly have no idea. Didn’t even know there was an app.
@@MikeReiser just an update, indeed after a little fiddling, I got it to work with voiceover on the Iphone, I am loving it so far, got my license today and was able to program the repeater without any sighted help
@@vicbulbon8821 congratulations, I’ll have to look at it at some point.
Pretty cool radio. Anything you could ever need in an analog radio. People knock on Chinese radios. But they are getting features that people want to the market for affordable prices.
Agreed
Dear China, I know it’s the difference in bill of materials between 1 cent and 10 cents per unit, but for the love of all that’s good and decent, stop using mciroUSB! Let’s just get everything to USB-C by now and going forward. Making the charger part of the battery is brilliant though.
While I don't disagree with that argument, I haven't seen ANY radios using USB-C to charge. My Motorola SL300 has a microUSB also. I think having USB charging is a plus, I wouldn't care if it was a miniUSB.
USB c is more than 10c part, it's also extra controller and licensing/certification. that's why a lot of manufacturers still use micro
Retevis RB17 USB-C charging.
@@HamRadio2 Baofeng UV-13 PRO & UV-10R have USB-C charging.
@@HamRadio2 Xiaomi has one model with USB-C charge, which is really convinient. but yes, any usb is better than no usb. :)
I bought a similar radio .. called senhaix 8800... here in the uk ... they seem to have identical features...
Senhaix is the original manufacturer, them OEMed for radioditty
while we're talking battery, I like it will display the battery voltage when you down the "0"
thanks for the video and the $15 off, I just bought the radio and mic, thanks again, 73 de WL7GV
Great!
how do you compare this radio to the baofeng radios is it better is it the same i have 3 HTs my Yaesu that wont hold a charge for nothing and 2 of the Baofeng that hold a charge for almost a full week on stand by in use about 3 days depending on how much use
I like that it's Micro-USB chargeable. Basically this means you can charge it literally anywhere without a cradle or something. Do you know of other HTs that can be charged this way? I have my KG-UV9D Mate and I love it, but still looking for something with more universal charging capability, e.g. to keep it in my car "just in case". P.S. Just got my license a few days ago :)
Congrats! 73's - K2PMG
I just wish a company would make a dual band DMR tier 3 capable device.
Tier 3 is trunking and not really used in Amateur. And commercial peeps don't seem to care about dual band. It would be nice to see, but probably a small market for it
I’ve been looking for a dual band DMR with a bunch of commercial features for a while. I wanted dual band, DMR, importable contacts .csv, waterproof, channel selector knob in top, and dark mode screen. The closest I’ve found is the Tera TR-7400. Only thing it doesn’t have is dual band but I can live with UHF for that radio’s purpose.
This is the same as the SenHaix 8800
Yes
Hi, I'm new in your channel and to HAM radio. I saw some of your videos and decided to get 2 (one for me and one for my GF). My understanding is that I can make them to communicate to each-other only, but I don't know how. Do you have a video you can refer me to? We are going hiking on 12/04/22 and would like to be able to communicate. Also, would you please advice were to get training for HAM radios? I would like to get the knowledge since I don't want to break the FCC rules, and get my certification too. Thank you for your videos and time to respond. You got me into it! PD, I won't only use it for hiking, but just in case the SHTF Thank you again!
Looks pretty good overall. Not a big fan of the color (orange? yellow? red? seemed to vary on my screen for some reason) and prefer a more subdued black, dark gray, or dark green or something but anyway...I guess one won't lose it if they drop it in the woods!
Right, the color sure does stand out if you have it in the field.
That's the radio for me then, I hate doing anything that requires me to hook up a radio with a computer.
I haven't even uppgraded my Anytone to latest software.
It is funny because with analog HTs, people always want to know if they are computer programmable, but with DMR HTs, people always ask if they are FPP. It seems you can't please everyone.
This is interesting, I like USB charging to band it’s not USB C charging. I typically I do not buy non APRS radios but the bluetooth is nice.
Nice review. I am an offroader and was looking for an HT that could take a little weather as the top is often off the jeep. Love the dual PTT. I often run two trails with two groups on different frequencies so to easily be able to communicate to both is great. Also having a description with the frequency is nice. I like the Bluetooth programming, Also the USB charge in the jeep is great. WI4WD
Nice quick review, does it come in black?
Chud M1PUP QTH London
This is the only color I have seen
I have decided to stop watching you product reviews, cause I keep seeing stuff that would be cool to have but I cannot afford 😝 Who am I kidding it is like crack and I am addicted, maybe there is a 12 step program for Hams (New channel for you?). All kidding aside thank you for the information and entertainment, I hope you and yours a wonderful holiday season, and a prosperous New year!
LOL. Thanks.
Thank you Jason for this review. I have been looking at this radio!!! The bluetooth programing looks interesting. How is the filtering on this radio? Say compared to a Baofeng or a Yaesu FT-65r? Hopefully more like the Yaesu. I think it may be time to ditch the last Baofeng and get one of these!!!
Well, there's my lil Buddy!
Have you figured out how to use the Search Frequency option in the menu? I keep trying and only get Search SEEK. Idk if I'm not letting run long enough or something else I'm doing wrong.
Im curious of the power output.
It seems like Baofeng might have something to do with it. The basics are the same, operation much the same and even the same voice props. After that, it is great using Bluetooth instead of attaching it to your computer. I think the Bluetooth disconnect is a good thing. In most cases, you are going to walk away and many would not want the radio still connected via Bluetooth. 73 KH6JMK
Logical, but I haven't seen a Baofeng menu like this one before.
@@HamRadio2 Ya, my duel band Baofeng operates just the same, same voice and all. it is the programming that is different and really nice. Of course, price could make a difference.
Voice is the same, yes. What Baofeng menu looks like this one?
@@HamRadio2 I am just saying that it operates like and sounds like a Boafeng like the one sitting next to me here. someone made that radio for them in China. Its not a bad thing. I love the Bluetooth programming. That is a major difference, is it not?
Bluetooth connection with an iPhone ok? or just android?
In my parts these are sold under Kenwood brand, model UVF-1 Sport. I was wondering why there’s no manual or software available... that’s why!
I didn't see anything in this thread but does this meet FCC rules to operate (other then monitoring)? But I see the FCC gave it a blessing for part 15C in both bands.
Just picked up 2 of these. I'm new to ham radios .. any tips ?
Can it be used with BT headsets/earpieces?
Can you recommend a ham radio online class?. I bought this radio for an emergency but do not know anything.
There are several recorded classes on this channel.
I am not currently aware of another scheduled one, but likely there will be some after the question pool updates in July.
I wonder if there is a DMR version of this to follow.
That would be great to see
I want a DMR radio like this KG6VVO
That would be nice...
Can you tell me what the device is you are using to program the radio ?
RFinder B1
Sorry to be lost butt what was the device you were u were using to program the radio via Bluetooth? Was that a phone , pad or what? Thanks de WA9OCO (old timer question) lol
RFinder B1
What’s the FCC id? I’m yet to see them post it to the website. I don’t like this radio I think it looks like a toy, I believe that the inside is just an old baofeng uv5R in a different form. If it had a better chip, and made some improvements to the receiver maybe will be worth it, I’m not paying $100 though for just a Bluetooth feature. When I can spend the same, and get a radio that does 10 watts!
They are on the website. It is NOT a Baofeng. Although I have seen another radio with a different brand name, but Baofeng wasn't it.
I agree, it does kinda look like a toy, but the feel of it is really good.
So if I see someone a few Hamfest tables down with this I can just "borrow" their codeplug? Or drop one of my choosing to their radio? Wonder if that side button can be for BT toggle?
You would need to associate the app to the radio, and they can turn BT off in their radio, but you are right - there didn't seem to be any authentication.
Does the app allow for programming from web repeater directories? That would be handy!
wow look at the Size of that Beast! I hope it has bells and whistles.7 3
I would say that's due to poor photoshopping
It is due to "purposeful" photoshopping. Yes it is larger in the thumbnail than IRL. The size in the video is accurate.
can you use this radio to communicate with people who have cb radios or walkie talkie ? I want to get this to go off-roading
I'm looking for my first ham to use for off roading, would this be a gourd choice or something else?
This would be good. I did another video about radios I use at my hunting lease also - any of those would work
@@HamRadio2 thank you. I did radio teletype communications in the army in the late 80s ( 31c ) its amazing how far things have come
What phone is that. That’s super cool
RFinder B1
Same as the Senhaux 8800
Correct, but I had never heard of this radio before, so Radioddity did a better job of marketing it to the Ham Radio world.
Is there a Baofeng hidden inside?
No I think it's another brand
Sounds exactly like Baofeng
GS-5B doesn't seem to receive without a tone set how do I program simplex channels
Can you use the BlueTooth to connect a headset to it?
I've not tried.
No alpha numeric tags?
I'm looking for my 1st radio to communicate with an off-road group, would this be a good fit? I know you advised to buy the best radio I could afford and was going to buy the Anytone at-d787uv plus but worried that the offroading will be to harsh environment for it.
what are you using to program the radio ,the thing with the screen
An Android phone
I like the radio but when I offset for repeaters or marine offset it stays keyed up for a long time... Is there a setting I'm missing or is this a flaw?
Hey so this radio's encryption doesn't do anything from what I can tell. In fact my App says its called Frequency Hopping. Testing it on a different brand of radio receiving transmission from this one made no different. The baoefeng could clearly hear it. However, when transmitting from the baofeng it didn't receive noise just the light turned green. I assume it's a very brand specific feature. Please let me know if you know what this truly means.
No clue. We don't use encryption in Ham Radio so I never toy with it and don't really care about it.
@@HamRadio2 It just seems strange
What kind of phone is that he paired to the radio?!
How much are they
About $99, a link to them is in the RUclips description
The app is not showing in my google play store on my adroid. Was this discontinued?
No, you might have to get it from the manufacturer
They say that if you plug in the programming cable, the battery might overheat and cause a meltdown.
The question everyone ask, does it pass the purity test? 🤣
Can you tell me the cheapest radio to use APRS?
what are the Modes (was it VFO you said?)
Can an Abbree antenna work with this radio?
I'm having trouble finding the android app for it
I like the looks and construction of this radio, but I would pass on this radio if you use IPhone and/or MacOS. The IPhone App syncs fine and can read and write to the radio but you are unable to set the frequency on the IPhone App and it doesn't save your setting once you exit. Also, there is no software for MacOS, only Windows.
What app do you use to program the radio?
It's the app that comes with the radio. Actually you just download it from the Radioddity website
hey brother what phone is that you are using
That is my RFinder B1
@@HamRadio2 ok cool been looking at them taking my tech exam on the 7th stoked to take it appreciate all the content you make brother
put it on a watt meter
can it work with bluetooth headset
Has anyone tried connecting a Bluetooth headset, ear buds, headphones, etc? I would really like to have this feature. I know the Anytone AT-D878UV PLUS can do it but I don't need/want DMR and its more than I want to spend.
Sounds like it’s built on the same chips as the Baofengs. Chinese hardware designers are just making the most universal products first, and then conforming them to local regulations after. Hence the encryption option; not like I’d trust a low-cost Chinese radio to implement military-strength Strong Cryptography anyway. More like “kid sister” encryption, no doubt.
Radioddity does several models that are Baofengs underneath, but this one has another brand name somewhere that isn't Baofeng. Never seen a Baofeng like this.
@@HamRadio2 it's got the same channel announce voice that my Baofengs have.
@1minuteFlipDoc - yes the voice is the same, but you hear that voice in many other Chinese radios besides Baofeng. This menu is unique, though - never seen it before.
I don’t think that these Chinese radios are garbage. In the 10 years that the have been in the market they’ve been innovative, bringing new features in every new model. They have improved their products in every new step. More importantly, they’ve brought entry level radios to the masses.
I really do like this radio. But man, there are some downsides! I entered thirty plus channels and a majority of the repeaters had the CTCSS tones wrong after the upload. Literally have to click through each channel after the upload to be sure they’re correct. Sure it is nice to program from your phone, but when you have more than thirty or so, it is downright tedious. I use an iPhone 8 and the UI is kinda screwed up…e.g., save button and save titles are obscured. Don’t bother with the iPad version of the programming app…it deserves it’s 1 star rating on the App store. Also, be careful - when editing a channel you will see a ‘clear’ button in the upper left. One might think that will clear the settings for the channel you are editing. Nope. Clears ALL of the channels! Doh! Bluetooth programming is nice, but not reliable or very robust. I’d rather use CHIRP. Still, water resistant, USB charging, good quality (dropped it several times - it’s ok). Nice radio…and nice video btw 😀
Can I do gmrs with this radio
I read in the manual that encryption only works with other GS-5B radios. Tempted to buy a second to see? We worked yesterday on 540 meters.
Brad-N6GR
Dude! You got the knob and antenna installed wrong.
How?
@@HamRadio2 I'm looking at 4 HT's. On all of them the the antenna is on the left while the knob is on the right.
It was a joke but you missed it.
You know, like National Lampoon's European Vacation?
@@Rusted_Link been a loooooong time since I saw European Vacation. Christmas Vacation I can quote verbatim.
@@HamRadio2 us too.
I bought, tested and returned the Radioddity GS-5B. Programming it with IOS was unworkable (missing buttons and features offered in the Android version). The radio would not connect with my Android tablet. Without useable Bluetooth programming, what is the point of the radio? IMHO it becomes nothing more than another low end Chinese knockoff with an orange case!
I've heard that the iOS app has issues but never tried it since I don't use apple. However, with both my Android tablet and RFinder B1 phone, I had no troubles with programming
IOS, btw.
your referral code does not work. FRIEND discount code isn’t available to you right now
Interesting, since I just got 2 emails from 2 customers who tried it and used it.
@@HamRadio2 It didn't work for me either - says it isn't available to you right now.
@@jordantri I wonder if I maxed it out, LOL
Try this - radioddity.refr.cc/jasonjohnston
They literally sent me an email at 4am this morning with this link again. If it fails again, let me know and I will email them.
@@HamRadio2 That link didn't work either - looks to redirect to the same referral code.
Be free to contact us via support@radioddity.com if it keeps failing. We'll handle it.
Looking for a good radio that supports chirp? Budget is 150
is this a superhet radio?
No
I have had mine for six months but under the name of Senhizer
That is what several people have said. My only comment on that is what Senhizer must not market very well to the Ham community because I had never heard of that radio until the Radioddity model was announced.
I’m waiting for solar cells on the back of those things
How about don't buy it. There's no app in the store and no app on their website. I bought it for the Bluetooth programming and it's not there at all. Anywhere.
I just downloaded the IOS App today from the Apple App Store. Wanted to make sure I could download before buying the radio.
@@6guitarplayer I too finaly got it thanks for update.
Radioddity GA-510 was the second HT to hit the trash. It's one of those experiences where it sours me on the entire brand. They had a card inside saying just email us for a discount code for your next purchase. Okay. I did...then it turns into give us a 5 star reivew and after we approve your 5 star review we send you discount. Bribing me for a 5 star review? That's a company I stay away from. The GS-5B is WAY overpriced for what it is. Chinese junk. Sorry.
Opinions vary
I wonder IF there's a "you-tuber" left out there (rhetorical, obviously - there ARE 3 left!), who does not grovel & beg
for money/likes/subscirbes/support. What did you all do to support yourselves, before the evil google-tube came along!?
This might surprise you, but neither Google nor RUclips invented advertising or ecommerce.
USB Charging - Pass
Bluetooth programming - Pass
128 Channel memories? - FAIL
$100 for essentially a UV-82 - FAIL
The 2 things you passed on are what makes this radio better than a UV82.
Agreed on the limited channel capacity.
The Bluetooth does not work. There is no software available for this radio that works. The site gives you a QR Code that does nothing! Good luck programming this piece of shit radio.