I've had one of these for 5 years.Even if you never ever use it as a walkie talkie .. simply as a great robust FM digital radio to stick in your tent/backpack/bicycle /kayak its brilliant! It's quite shock proof and with a nagoya antenna for 3 quid you'll pick up at least 15 stations crystal clear. If you work outdoors, stick it in your tool box. Charges in 3 hrs lasts 5 days . win win .. :)
I own several Baofengs, some as old as 7 years, and they still work great! No battery issues either, and that really amazes me. I feel I should replace all the batteries, but they all still work great and I am concerned replacements wont be as good. Amazing value for money. Ps i have 2 of the camo ones in an ammo can repeater with duplexer and repeater controller I built a few years ago. These things are so versatile and the price still boggles my mind.
I Recently bought a uv-5r. I already have two Baofeng GT 3 Radios. I actually prefer the gt3 in some ways such as the buttons are easier to press if you have large fingers. Its also nicely shaped when holding, the uv5r is abit sharper in the hand. But the uv5r is the most popular and so its easier to get larger or replacement batteries etc. I bought mine for £27 and i think i payed a little less for the GT3. For prices like that, i cant complain, infact i think they are built really solid for the cheap price. Im resolving my small niggle of it feeling sharp in the hand by ordering a rubber cover, but i didnt check that the radio can fit in the charger with the cover on, but i guess im going to find out in a few days when it arrives. I bought the attachment that runs the radio off the 12v socket in the car when im out and about in the car. I have the external microphones as well which is also useful in the car. There are lots of assoceries you can get for them. I did buy one for a friend to link with them and they are 4 miles away with a whole city between us but im on a height , but i honestly dont know how thats going to go as im only doing the test today but they are moving alot closer after christmas and we might get a few more friends involved so we can have a network of other people to talk to.
Our work uses these for inter warehouse communication and a TYT TH-9800 as the base station for dispatch. I programme them for work. They can take one incredible pounding. Each department has a different colour so as to keep track of them. They are very affordable, £19.
GREAT VIDEO, i don't know a thing about radios but since i was a kid i always wanted a pair of walkie talkies to play with when we go to the woods with my friends, i'm definitely checking out your channel as soon as i finish this video
Just be careful not to transmit on non FRS channels and stay below the maximum power outpit, these are ham radios and that is illegal to do without being certified. Good luck!
Where I live most of the county has gone to digital trunked systems but every now and then I might catch someone using old frequencies. For the most part it's just the good old NOAA but even with the supplied runttenna I can pick up handheld transmissions from several miles away or more. I haven't found a good spot for scanning yet but I can move to particular parts of the yard and pick up some conversations pretty clearly. Usually just some cordial HAM's checking up on each other and making sure everyone is ok. We used to use these years ago working security posts when I was in it just for the paycheck at the time and I had no idea what I was holding. I just looked at it like a walkie-talkie radio because it was set and locked. It really does want to make me get into the hobby though because I've been trying to learn electronics for something like a decade now and feel ashamed to have never delved into radio more than making toys and gadgets. I think there was a time where a lot of HAMS rather liked the idea of being part of a niche and obscure group of people, but it seems nowadays there is less and less activity in the air for beginners to listen in on or it's getting too expensive to do, so I'd imagine any and all HAMS would like to see a growth spurt in activity. I wouldn't be able to listen in on local police channels or anything but I like the idea of leaving a radio on just in case someone comes through on the other end whether they just want to talk, or have useful information, or even needs emergency help. Just a really handy knowledge to have it seems.
Great vid. I bought two of these a while ago @ £17 each...how mad is that. They have been in my top drawer, unused for a while so I have spent the day researching Ofcom etc to find out exactly where I stand as I always thought these radios were legal at 446MHz but obviously I was wrong. I don't regret buying them as I intend to do a foundation course and get licensed up to 10W...but anyway I bet they get people interested in Amateur Radio and that can't be bad! Amazing little radios.
One of the interesting things about these radios is the variable transmitting power. I've had two for months, both put out between 4 and 5.3 watts on high power, after the battery has been fully charged. Imagine my surprise when testing two new ones received this morning. A red one put out 5.3 watts, but the blue one gave an indicated 7 watts on VHF! This was before I had charged them! I never take any notice of manufacturers claims about transmit powers; so many claim "8 watts" like the UV-9R plus does, but it's still between 5. 3 and 6.2 watts. on VHF, and lower on UHF. The only radios that DO radiate high power, are the Retevis RT 5 and Baofeng UV-82, and I have three of them. Good radios.
LOL no dont shelve it. Plenty of room for video. We must be getting the same questions. Are they legal ? What range can i get ? Do i really have to re-program etc. :-)
Ringway Manchester fred is right mate u both have diferent stiles so even though your videos might be about the same thing they will still be different. Great video Fred and looking forward to yours lewis.
I want to use my uv5R for PMR446 but every video i go to says its illegal i can’t understand why is it illegal i mean since PMR446 is open for everyone to use and needs no license why does it matter what equipment i use to transmit in an open frequency please help me understand….
@@Netflix9919 The reason it's illegal is because the power limit for PMR446 is 0.5 watts and the lowest the Baofeng UV-5r can do is 1 watt. If you want to transmit on PMR446 with a Baofeng, just go for it as the law is never enforced anyway.
Great video! My only suggestion would have been to tell people they can get a standard Private license from Ofcom's website for £75. Obvs for UK only though...
One thing missed is that Baofeng UV-5R does wideband and narrowbnd which will make a difference to distance too as wideband will allow you get through solid matter better.... But wideband could and may interfere with frequencies close to the other frequencies used.
I know nothing about the subject. Basically, I'm wandering about in the dark with my hands out in front of me, so don't understand what you mean, except that wideband transmits...through walls, maybe? Can you break it down into simple terms for an idiot like me, as I think your comment is important. I don't know how, but I just do. Does that make any sense?
@@billyandrew wide band uses more of the radio spectrum to transmit the same signal it mean that instead of getting say 40 channels you only get 20 . on the radio you can tune in 12.5 or 25 steps so if you use wide band your suppose to set this to 25. if you use narrow you can use 12.5 and get 40 channels for the same anout of radio spectrum used. most people use narrow and the 12.5 setting.as for going through walls, the lower the frequency the better the " penetration " . so the 156 mhz will in theory go further than the 446mhz frequency. On 446 in my area its sometimes a bit crowded there are schools and some warehouses useing them
Good video Fred , watched via Facebook earlier ,, I've had about 3 and give them all way ,, had my first one about 4 yrs ago, great value for what they cost but not of any use to me ,, people have give up in my area on 446 ,, so not bothered with one since ,, first thing I do is replace the antenna, Nagoya one goes on for about a fiver and really improves the range as I'm sure your aware ,, cheers and take care buddy,, just about to upload a vid of the mid wk net and also acquired another old jumbo that I may show on the same video ,, thanks Shane DR185 , or BD33 free banding
just got a uv5r for £19.99p to the door of ebay from a uk store, that's two of them now as the other pmr radio bat is slack and switches its self off so two uv5rs now I like them and there both will be on high power
As far as I am aware this is not type approved in the UK, and the only legal way anyone can operate non type approved equipment in the UK is with an Intermediate Ham licence or above.
Wot a good radio mate I have got a couple of these I have got my radio on a j pole amount up on my roof I had my own j pole I get coastal guard and vts humber I get really good signal and my mats to on it yes they r good radios stay cool
@@billyandrew surely, with enough arm strength, you can just throw the handset at the plane and hopefully impact on the pilots window will alert them to your plight.
I'm looking to use a vhf for power boating around Southampton uk. 2 questions do I need a licence to operate a VHF radio on maritime frequencies and would this handset be adequate for maritime frequency use
Hi Fred. Love the videos have seen most of them... I have uv5r here in Germany. It seems very quiet most of the time so I think I wasted my money.... Part from that have you heard anything about the 11mtr band been shutdown in 2030.????.ihave heard from about five different ppl.
446 Mhz for private use is dead around my QTH. A few business still use them. Ive heard rumours about the re use of freq's on the 11 meter band for data. There's been no official statement. Personally i cant see it happening as there are too many CB'rs around who would most likely transmit to block the freq.
I feel your description of these radios is slightly wrong. These are not an amateur radio but a commercial radio that covers amateur bands..., I have a lot of these fantastic little radio and bang for buck they're great and easy to use Very good video...
You DONT have to have a licence in the UK to LISTEN in on Amateur Radio but you DO when you're TRANSMITTING. If you want to transmit then take a course and an exam to get a certificate and a designated individual call sign.
If you are going to do this unlicensed you do it at your own risk because whilst if you use them on pmr only your chances of being caught are very low but you will still be breaking the radio telegraphy act which carries some pretty hefty consequences if you get caught
fredintheshed1 technically the wireless telegraphy act section 35 states: A person commits an offence if he contravenes section 8. (2)A person who commits an offence under this section consisting in the establishment or use of a wireless telegraphy station, or the installation or use of wireless telegraphy apparatus, for the purpose of making a broadcast is liable- (a)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both; (b)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to a fine or to both. (3)In the application of subsection (2) to Scotland or Northern Ireland the reference to 12 months is to be read as a reference to six months. (4)A person who commits an offence under this section consisting in the installation or use of receiving apparatus is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale. (5)A person who commits an offence under this section other than one falling within subsection (2) or (4) is liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 51 weeks or to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale or to both. (6)In the application of subsection (5) to Scotland or Northern Ireland the reference to 51 weeks is to be read as a reference to six months. (7)In this section “broadcast” has the same meaning as in Part 5.
@@Adrian-jk4kx Well they're wreckless idiots if they did that so, not really a meaningful comparison. I'm just saying it's a risk of you getting in legal bother, you're the one comparing it to risking others lives not me. Personally I couldn't care less if you wanna go transmit 5 watts on PMR, you aren't exactly gonna hurt anyone 🤷♂️
Yes. But it could also be argued that this is a Business Radio ( various features are specifically for this). It is a versatile unit and certainly not specifically designed as a Ham Radio. My UV5R is set up as a PMR Radio. I'm not interested in the Ham bands I am discrete just as I am when using my Airband Scanner ( also technically illegal) however ...you can buy a Maclaren that does 200 mph if you wish.........no I'll be fine with my UV5R on PMR.........
@@Adrian-jk4kx tbh the baofeng isn't really marketed as any particular type of radio since the company couldn't care less whos using it. Just don't go around telling ofcom and you'll be fine but I still defend my original comment which was just warning people so they know that it is not certified for PMR use.
i've purchase a pair of baofeng radios from wish, i'm awaiting delivery, it may take awhile to be delivered because its from china. I have brought the Baofeng BF-999s, Is the Baofeng radios legal on the LPD433 megahertz band?
So what would be the shortest aerial to put on this to reduce range to somewhere near the normal 0.5w pmr radio's when in low power 1w mode?. I have a pair of uv-5r's and just wan't short 1 mile communications like a normal pmr 0.5w system for use across a few fields without flooding local pmr in the next village lol... any suggestions?
You can get stubby antennas but i think the range would prob be nearer one field only. I think i would just keep the standard antenna and run on low power.
Whatever antenna you use, make sure the SWR is less than 1.5:1. Anything higher than 1.5 is likely to damage the radio per BaoFeng user manuals. Note that an SWR=1.5 means ONLY 4% of the power is reflected back. That isn't much, but it's enough to kill some radios. Note also that it's not linear. An SWR=3.0 means 25% of the power is reflected back...about 6 times more power than at SWR=1.5, so increasing SWR is bad...very bad. Many medium length...the size usually sold with the radios..."rubber duck" antennae have fairly high SWRs already. Add on that some of the antennae available out there are dirt-cheap low-quality manufactured and you really need to be careful. In my opinion, investing in a high-quality SWR/power meter is a necessity. (notes: even quality meters may be specified to work only at higher power levels (like 4W and above). At lower power levels you can't even use the meter's in-built CALibrate for SWR readings. In addition, to obtain a more accurate SWR value, do NOT rely on the meter's SWR scale. Instead, CALCULATE the SWR using the Forward Power and Reflected Power values...which actually define the SWR. Pf=forward power; Pr=reflected power SWR=( Pf^1/2 + Pr^1/2) / ( Pf^1/2 - Pr^1/2). ^1/2 means square root...so X^1/2 is square root of X. Thus, if Pf=4.8W and Pr=0.2W, then SWR=(4.8^1/2 + 0.2^1/2) / (4.8^1/2 - 0.2^1/2) SWR=(2.19+0.447)/(2.19-0.447) SWR=( 2.64/1.74 ) SWR=1.52 (which is unacceptable given the BaoFeng warning) (note: to get closer to calculating "worst case" if in doubt, I round DOWN the Pf I read and round UP the Pr when using calculator, and use only 3 digits from the calculator at any time (and yeah, I know it's not good to 3 significant digits...but people think more numbers=better...so there ya go)
Question about this radio, can you monitor police frequencies while communicating on channels without transmitting to police or can you only do one or the other? Basically when I go on car cruises with others I want to be able to talk to them on channels but with police chatter in the background.
This is the long fake NA 771. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2Pcs-Nagoya-NA-771-SMA-Female-dual-band-10W-antenna-for-Baofeng-UV5R-UV-82-IC/383715651721?hash=item59573c3089:g:ZNYAAOSwAmVcxqqQ
I have just order one, and its being reprogrammed before delivery. What was the name or details of the bigger aerial you used? Hope to get my license within the next few weeks.
Can I just check something, even if you reprogram this is it still illegal to use as a PMR radio because it exceeds the transmission output of 0.5w in the UK?
@@CB-RADIO-UK Superglue? 😂 In all seriousness, though, being new to the topic, I take it you mean it isn't a stationery antenna? Also, does the Foundation licence not qualify you to operate the UV-5R radio? I ask, because I saw that stated in another comment and wanted to make sure and also ensure one of you might answer the question. Thanks for your time and also for uploading the vid. 👍
Hi i would like to ask a question does this radio scan frequency ? The reason i am asking this question is that i am a paramedic and do alot of events were people use walky talkies to communicate during the event i would like just to take my radio with me to the event ask are u guys on vhf or uhf which is easy to see at size if antenna flip on my radio press scan and find the frequency they are on safe it in my radio and the rest of the day i am sorted with them communicating with me if they need me and vise versa is this radio capible of doing what i want before wasting my money i appreciate your feedback thanks
The best thing for scanning 446 with a uv5r would be to program the 446 Freqs into the memory mode and then use scan (which the audio sounds like it says scanning beacon but it is really saying scanning begin)
Yes you can do that. As Amatuer tech says its prob best to save all the legal PMR freq's in the radio's memory and do a mem scan as you will find them sooner.
They are coming out with revisions all the time. Hard to keep up. best to compare specs side by side. Normally its TX power, better display and battery capacity etc.
Hi. Ive not tried any mag mounted antennas for these handhelds. What you would be looking for is a 2m/70cm antenna which should also work on 446 Mhz PMR band. I had a look on Amazon and it seems a micro taxi style is around £20. www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=70cm+magmount
fredintheshed1 thanks mate, still getting my head around this radio but getting there. So out of the batch you sent me which one should I look at getting?
No problems to listen. If you want to use the ham bands the radio can transmit then you need a license. The radio will transmit on the public 446 Mhz channels. No licence is required but the radio will not conform to the letter of the law (Ofcom) so is illegal. However most people use these on PMR without an issue.
I get the eye here. So chirp to the rescue. They make fine monitors. And unbenounced. I have hidden in the back of the memory and pair of Calling frequency's. To yelp for help. If needed.
Complete waste of cash, a good used Alinco DJ-180T on eHam, or eBay average around 50 bucks & besides being so much easier to use/program, it is a much better radio. New license? steer-clear of these illegal pieces of crap.
Your dreaming. Even a replacement battery for the alinco costs more than a UV5R. A DJ Alinco sells for over £100 on ebay in the UK. Totally different ball park. www.ebay.co.uk/i/392734159342?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=392734159342&targetid=878152853673&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1006887&poi=&campaignid=9441050301&mkgroupid=98728262871&rlsatarget=pla-878152853673&abcId=1139126&merchantid=115149504&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_8fL_YG06AIV2uFRCh2zVA0sEAQYAiABEgKfXfD_BwE
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Your video wasn't made in vain. I'm a TOTAL beginner and this was very helpful!
I've had one of these for 5 years.Even if you never ever use it as a walkie talkie .. simply as a great robust FM digital radio to stick in your tent/backpack/bicycle /kayak its brilliant!
It's quite shock proof and with a nagoya antenna for 3 quid you'll pick up at least 15 stations crystal clear. If you work outdoors, stick it in your tool box. Charges in 3 hrs lasts 5 days . win win .. :)
Forget the Nagoya antenna. Even one of the shorter Ambree foldable tac antennas will put a signal strength meter right into the red.
To say this radio is value for money is an understatement.
This radio is value for money.
Too understated? 😂
Best news announcement ever 9:00 and also best timing from you.
I own several Baofengs, some as old as 7 years, and they still work great! No battery issues either, and that really amazes me. I feel I should replace all the batteries, but they all still work great and I am concerned replacements wont be as good. Amazing value for money. Ps i have 2 of the camo ones in an ammo can repeater with duplexer and repeater controller I built a few years ago. These things are so versatile and the price still boggles my mind.
I have had the tiny UV-3R and a UV-5R for about 4 years now. All work just fine. :)
Enjoyed the video as usual Fred. I am really liking the Baofeng line of radios. Nice and neat and packed full of functions.
I Recently bought a uv-5r. I already have two Baofeng GT 3 Radios. I actually prefer the gt3 in some ways such as the buttons are easier to press if you have large fingers. Its also nicely shaped when holding, the uv5r is abit sharper in the hand. But the uv5r is the most popular and so its easier to get larger or replacement batteries etc. I bought mine for £27 and i think i payed a little less for the GT3. For prices like that, i cant complain, infact i think they are built really solid for the cheap price.
Im resolving my small niggle of it feeling sharp in the hand by ordering a rubber cover, but i didnt check that the radio can fit in the charger with the cover on, but i guess im going to find out in a few days when it arrives. I bought the attachment that runs the radio off the 12v socket in the car when im out and about in the car. I have the external microphones as well which is also useful in the car. There are lots of assoceries you can get for them.
I did buy one for a friend to link with them and they are 4 miles away with a whole city between us but im on a height , but i honestly dont know how thats going to go as im only doing the test today but they are moving alot closer after christmas and we might get a few more friends involved so we can have a network of other people to talk to.
I’d love to have one. Only problem is, I’ve nothing to say.
Me too. It took me ages to think this up.
Our work uses these for inter warehouse communication and a TYT TH-9800 as the base station for dispatch. I programme them for work. They can take one incredible pounding. Each department has a different colour so as to keep track of them. They are very affordable, £19.
GREAT VIDEO, i don't know a thing about radios but since i was a kid i always wanted a pair of walkie talkies to play with when we go to the woods with my friends, i'm definitely checking out your channel as soon as i finish this video
Thanks. The Baofengs are amazing bits of kit for the money.
Just be careful not to transmit on non FRS channels and stay below the maximum power outpit, these are ham radios and that is illegal to do without being certified. Good luck!
I recently purchased a BF-F8HP. Yestersay I ordered a UV5R.
Great video Fred! Well explained👍 Hope your well!
Thank you very much,now I can use my radios with confidence
Great video mate, glad you took the time to make it :)
Where I live most of the county has gone to digital trunked systems but every now and then I might catch someone using old frequencies. For the most part it's just the good old NOAA but even with the supplied runttenna I can pick up handheld transmissions from several miles away or more. I haven't found a good spot for scanning yet but I can move to particular parts of the yard and pick up some conversations pretty clearly. Usually just some cordial HAM's checking up on each other and making sure everyone is ok. We used to use these years ago working security posts when I was in it just for the paycheck at the time and I had no idea what I was holding. I just looked at it like a walkie-talkie radio because it was set and locked. It really does want to make me get into the hobby though because I've been trying to learn electronics for something like a decade now and feel ashamed to have never delved into radio more than making toys and gadgets. I think there was a time where a lot of HAMS rather liked the idea of being part of a niche and obscure group of people, but it seems nowadays there is less and less activity in the air for beginners to listen in on or it's getting too expensive to do, so I'd imagine any and all HAMS would like to see a growth spurt in activity. I wouldn't be able to listen in on local police channels or anything but I like the idea of leaving a radio on just in case someone comes through on the other end whether they just want to talk, or have useful information, or even needs emergency help. Just a really handy knowledge to have it seems.
In summary, radios are fun :)
Great vid. I bought two of these a while ago @ £17 each...how mad is that. They have been in my top drawer, unused for a while so I have spent the day researching Ofcom etc to find out exactly where I stand as I always thought these radios were legal at 446MHz but obviously I was wrong. I don't regret buying them as I intend to do a foundation course and get licensed up to 10W...but anyway I bet they get people interested in Amateur Radio and that can't be bad! Amazing little radios.
Keep the good work up bread keep up the good work
i'm thinking of getting one of these but at the moment I have the Tytera MD 380 which is great. nice video.
Matty p unboxing's and reviews This is not a CB radio. In the US you need a GMRS or HAM radio license. GMRS is slowly replacing CB.
Hi , thanks for making this video. Have just found your channel and love it . Be lucky
Cheers Andy :-)
One of the interesting things about these radios is the variable transmitting power.
I've had two for months, both put out between 4 and 5.3 watts on high power, after the battery has been fully charged. Imagine my surprise when testing two new ones received this morning. A red one put out 5.3 watts, but the blue one gave an indicated 7 watts on VHF!
This was before I had charged them!
I never take any notice of manufacturers claims about transmit powers; so many claim "8 watts" like the UV-9R plus does, but it's still between 5. 3 and 6.2 watts. on VHF, and lower on UHF.
The only radios that DO radiate high power, are the Retevis RT 5 and Baofeng UV-82, and I have three of them. Good radios.
omg half way through filming a video like this with the same title haha! Gonna have to shelve it! Good video mate really enjoyed it.
Fred 1 RM 0 ;)
LOL no dont shelve it. Plenty of room for video. We must be getting the same questions. Are they legal ? What range can i get ? Do i really have to re-program etc. :-)
Lewis is well ahead of me, he's younger and he looks good on camera as well :-) He has a great channel
Ringway Manchester fred is right mate u both have diferent stiles so even though your videos might be about the same thing they will still be different. Great video Fred and looking forward to yours lewis.
fredintheshed1 you should get on camera mate haha!
i have all kinds of fancy radios.. but the good old baofeng battery lasts for AAAGGES !
Superb, ole chap. 👍
recently found this branded as eSynic on amazon, very tempting as a hobby for the price
I've got two, absolutely great value for money. Less than €20 delivered from aliexpress. There almost disposable at that price!
`Great upload Fred.. thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks...im new to radio
Yes yiu should as a backup or as a beginner ham radio. Simple as that.
Baofengs are great. All three of mine have been modded for use on PMR446
I want to use my uv5R for PMR446 but every video i go to says its illegal i can’t understand why is it illegal i mean since PMR446 is open for everyone to use and needs no license why does it matter what equipment i use to transmit in an open frequency please help me understand….
@@Netflix9919 The reason it's illegal is because the power limit for PMR446 is 0.5 watts and the lowest the Baofeng UV-5r can do is 1 watt. If you want to transmit on PMR446 with a Baofeng, just go for it as the law is never enforced anyway.
Got two pack and T1 pack coz rhey soo cute...Stay Safe...
My latest uv5r came programmed with the local hospital so had to quickly change those.
Yes thats not good. I did make a video on why you need to re-programme
Thank you for this awesome video
Welcome Andrew. New handheld video to be uploaded in the next few days.
fredintheshed1 I will be on the look out for that video.
Many thanks
Hi fred hope you well take care good video as allways mark from loughbrough leicestershire ct 2674
I like the uv5r I bought one for just $015.00🇺🇸 last dec16 2020
Highly recommended 👌
Great video! My only suggestion would have been to tell people they can get a standard Private license from Ofcom's website for £75. Obvs for UK only though...
Only lasts for 5 years though
@@LtAlexander This is Indeed a problem! When my car requires relicensing, clearly there's no way to do that and I have to buy a new car.
@@djtaylorutube lol. That sure does suck!
One thing missed is that Baofeng UV-5R does wideband and narrowbnd which will make a difference to distance too as wideband will allow you get through solid matter better.... But wideband could and may interfere with frequencies close to the other frequencies used.
I know nothing about the subject.
Basically, I'm wandering about in the dark with my hands out in front of me, so don't understand what you mean, except that wideband transmits...through walls, maybe?
Can you break it down into simple terms for an idiot like me, as I think your comment is important.
I don't know how, but I just do.
Does that make any sense?
@@billyandrew wide band uses more of the radio spectrum to transmit the same signal it mean that instead of getting say 40 channels you only get 20 . on the radio you can tune in 12.5 or 25 steps so if you use wide band your suppose to set this to 25. if you use narrow you can use 12.5 and get 40 channels for the same anout of radio spectrum used. most people use narrow and the 12.5 setting.as for going through walls, the lower the frequency the better the " penetration " . so the 156 mhz will in theory go further than the 446mhz frequency. On 446 in my area its sometimes a bit crowded there are schools and some warehouses useing them
9:04 'A woman dressed as a large poo has appeared in reception'. Lmfao.
Good video Fred , watched via Facebook earlier ,, I've had about 3 and give them all way ,, had my first one about 4 yrs ago, great value for what they cost but not of any use to me ,, people have give up in my area on 446 ,, so not bothered with one since ,, first thing I do is replace the antenna, Nagoya one goes on for about a fiver and really improves the range as I'm sure your aware ,, cheers and take care buddy,, just about to upload a vid of the mid wk net and also acquired another old jumbo that I may show on the same video ,, thanks Shane DR185 , or BD33 free banding
Cheers Shane. Look forward to your video on the Jumbo.
Thanks very helpful for us noobs!
just got a uv5r for £19.99p to the door of ebay from a uk store, that's two of them now as the other pmr radio bat is slack and switches its self off so two uv5rs now I like them and there both will be on high power
You really cant go far wrong for the price.
Yes mate you got to mack i j pole the r so good
As far as I am aware this is not type approved in the UK, and the only legal way anyone can operate non type approved equipment in the UK is with an Intermediate Ham licence or above.
By operate you mean transmit. It’s totally legal to receive.
So, the Foundation licence is pointless with this?
Wot a good radio mate I have got a couple of these I have got my radio on a j pole amount up on my roof I had my own j pole I get coastal guard and vts humber I get really good signal and my mats to on it yes they r good radios stay cool
You just cannot go wrong for less than £25. Baofeng 8 watt versions are good as well. The Ollywiz stuff is also well made and cheap.
A PRICELESS tool to have with you if you go on off-grid trips. You can flag a passing aircraft down to send help if need be.
Well they wont cover the air band but you could raise emergency services :-)
With enough radios you could spell out SOS, I'd imagine, and any passing satellite would spot you.
🤪😂😂😂
@@billyandrew surely, with enough arm strength, you can just throw the handset at the plane and hopefully impact on the pilots window will alert them to your plight.
its ideal for new licence holders 2 meter 70 cems
Can you elaborate, please?
A complete newbie, so looking for pointers.
Thanks.
I have the CRT FP00 (french version ), of the Baofang UV5R, just as good I think. DP
I wish my 6900 had radio 2. I'd love to hear a voice coming out of it.
will a UVR5 pick up military UHF/VHF for example military airshow frequencies? I go to RIAT yearly and wondering if it will be okay?
No i dont think so.
I've has 3 radios Baofeng, it's a good and cheap radio
I'm looking to use a vhf for power boating around Southampton uk.
2 questions do I need a licence to operate a VHF radio on maritime frequencies and would this handset be adequate for maritime frequency use
These will operate on marine band, but they are not legal for the purpose you will need a licence for VHF marine radio too, the RYA run courses.
Hi Fred. Love the videos have seen most of them... I have uv5r here in Germany. It seems very quiet most of the time so I think I wasted my money.... Part from that have you heard anything about the 11mtr band been shutdown in 2030.????.ihave heard from about five different ppl.
446 Mhz for private use is dead around my QTH. A few business still use them. Ive heard rumours about the re use of freq's on the 11 meter band for data. There's been no official statement. Personally i cant see it happening as there are too many CB'rs around who would most likely transmit to block the freq.
I feel your description of these radios is slightly wrong. These are not an amateur radio but a commercial radio that covers amateur bands..., I have a lot of these fantastic little radio and bang for buck they're great and easy to use
Very good video...
You DONT have to have a licence in the UK to LISTEN in on Amateur Radio but you DO when you're TRANSMITTING. If you want to transmit then take a course and an exam to get a certificate and a designated individual call sign.
Unless to TX on 446 Mhz then nothing is legal call sign or not.
How are we supposed to do that in a major worldwide emergency? That's what I'd like to know.
If you are going to do this unlicensed you do it at your own risk because whilst if you use them on pmr only your chances of being caught are very low but you will still be breaking the radio telegraphy act which carries some pretty hefty consequences if you get caught
Yes spot on. Its a risk. You most likely to get your radio taken from you.
fredintheshed1 technically the wireless telegraphy act section 35 states: A person commits an offence if he contravenes section 8.
(2)A person who commits an offence under this section consisting in the establishment or use of a wireless telegraphy station, or the installation or use of wireless telegraphy apparatus, for the purpose of making a broadcast is liable-
(a)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both;
(b)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to a fine or to both.
(3)In the application of subsection (2) to Scotland or Northern Ireland the reference to 12 months is to be read as a reference to six months.
(4)A person who commits an offence under this section consisting in the installation or use of receiving apparatus is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.
(5)A person who commits an offence under this section other than one falling within subsection (2) or (4) is liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 51 weeks or to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale or to both.
(6)In the application of subsection (5) to Scotland or Northern Ireland the reference to 51 weeks is to be read as a reference to six months.
(7)In this section “broadcast” has the same meaning as in Part 5.
@@Adrian-jk4kx Well they're wreckless idiots if they did that so, not really a meaningful comparison. I'm just saying it's a risk of you getting in legal bother, you're the one comparing it to risking others lives not me. Personally I couldn't care less if you wanna go transmit 5 watts on PMR, you aren't exactly gonna hurt anyone 🤷♂️
Yes. But it could also be argued that this is a Business Radio ( various features are specifically for this). It is a versatile unit and certainly not specifically designed as a Ham Radio. My UV5R is set up as a PMR Radio. I'm not interested in the Ham bands I am discrete just as I am when using my Airband Scanner ( also technically illegal) however ...you can buy a Maclaren that does 200 mph if you wish.........no I'll be fine with my UV5R on PMR.........
@@Adrian-jk4kx tbh the baofeng isn't really marketed as any particular type of radio since the company couldn't care less whos using it. Just don't go around telling ofcom and you'll be fine but I still defend my original comment which was just warning people so they know that it is not certified for PMR use.
Going to get one for 2m 70 CMS ham use,a bargain
i've purchase a pair of baofeng radios from wish, i'm awaiting delivery, it may take awhile to be delivered because its from china. I have brought the Baofeng BF-999s, Is the Baofeng radios legal on the LPD433 megahertz band?
Hi. Sorry nowhere near legal on 433. The radios do not a fixed antenna and far exceed the 10 MW limit.
So what would be the shortest aerial to put on this to reduce range to somewhere near the normal 0.5w pmr radio's when in low power 1w mode?. I have a pair of uv-5r's and just wan't short 1 mile communications like a normal pmr 0.5w system for use across a few fields without flooding local pmr in the next village lol... any suggestions?
You can get stubby antennas but i think the range would prob be nearer one field only. I think i would just keep the standard antenna and run on low power.
Whatever antenna you use, make sure the SWR is less than 1.5:1.
Anything higher than 1.5 is likely to damage the radio per BaoFeng user manuals. Note that an SWR=1.5 means ONLY 4% of the power is reflected back. That isn't much, but it's enough to kill some radios. Note also that it's not linear. An SWR=3.0 means 25% of the power is reflected back...about 6 times more power than at SWR=1.5, so increasing SWR is bad...very bad.
Many medium length...the size usually sold with the radios..."rubber duck" antennae have fairly high SWRs already. Add on that some of the antennae available out there are dirt-cheap low-quality manufactured and you really need to be careful.
In my opinion, investing in a high-quality SWR/power meter is a necessity.
(notes: even quality meters may be specified to work only at higher power levels (like 4W and above). At lower power levels you can't even use the meter's in-built CALibrate for SWR readings.
In addition, to obtain a more accurate SWR value, do NOT rely on the meter's SWR scale. Instead, CALCULATE the SWR using the Forward Power and Reflected Power values...which actually define the SWR.
Pf=forward power; Pr=reflected power
SWR=( Pf^1/2 + Pr^1/2) / ( Pf^1/2 - Pr^1/2).
^1/2 means square root...so X^1/2 is square root of X.
Thus, if Pf=4.8W and Pr=0.2W, then
SWR=(4.8^1/2 + 0.2^1/2) / (4.8^1/2 - 0.2^1/2)
SWR=(2.19+0.447)/(2.19-0.447)
SWR=( 2.64/1.74 )
SWR=1.52 (which is unacceptable given the BaoFeng warning)
(note: to get closer to calculating "worst case" if in doubt, I round DOWN the Pf I read and round UP the Pr when using calculator, and use only 3 digits from the calculator at any time (and yeah, I know it's not good to 3 significant digits...but people think more numbers=better...so there ya go)
Question about this radio, can you monitor police frequencies while communicating on channels without transmitting to police or can you only do one or the other? Basically when I go on car cruises with others I want to be able to talk to them on channels but with police chatter in the background.
You can dual watch a freq but not police. All police are now on digital mode and scrambled.
Fred in the Shed gotcha. Thank you for the reply
Can I double check if these radios are legal in the UK for amateur radio license holders (foundation)?
Prob best to check with RSGB to be 100% but as they are QRP power i cannot see why not.
I work in a winery that is 2 floors with pretty thick walls.. How much range can i expect?
Always hard to say but the range can drop suddenly indoors. You can normally get a min of say 200 meters.
FRED NICE RECAP...THANKS DES ,,68CTO22
First. Well done Des. 73's
So you mean to say im going to buy this now? Since im new and i wanted to have good radio, what do you think??
Its a good radio for the money. Not much else comes close. Better radios out there from Yaesu etc but 3- times the cost.
can you get any of these that you can tune into 27mhz cb frequency..
Not by Baofeng but a Midland 42 is a handheld CB with a limited range.
Any chance of a link to that antenna or one similar... cheers. Great Video
This is the long fake NA 771. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2Pcs-Nagoya-NA-771-SMA-Female-dual-band-10W-antenna-for-Baofeng-UV5R-UV-82-IC/383715651721?hash=item59573c3089:g:ZNYAAOSwAmVcxqqQ
@@CB-RADIO-UK thank you Fred
Does it have the capability to just listen airband frequency?
No sorry.
I have just order one, and its being reprogrammed before delivery. What was the name or details of the bigger aerial you used? Hope to get my license within the next few weeks.
Nagoya NA 771. More here inc testing. ruclips.net/video/phglrc_af-4/видео.html
@@CB-RADIO-UK Thanks for the speedy response Pete
Can I just check something, even if you reprogram this is it still illegal to use as a PMR radio because it exceeds the transmission output of 0.5w in the UK?
Yes correct. Also it has a non fixed antenna.
@@CB-RADIO-UK
Superglue? 😂
In all seriousness, though, being new to the topic, I take it you mean it isn't a stationery antenna?
Also, does the Foundation licence not qualify you to operate the UV-5R radio?
I ask, because I saw that stated in another comment and wanted to make sure and also ensure one of you might answer the question.
Thanks for your time and also for uploading the vid. 👍
Can you listen to TfL London on these radios because I am a bus enthusiasts
YES i used to listen to the controller loop all the time. made a video on it below is the link.
London buses on UV5R ruclips.net/video/AvPbdN_wKVs/видео.html
Hi just wondering if you know what is the best car magmount antenna would be to use with the baofeng uv-5r
No not off hand. Your going to be looking at a 2m /70cm ham antenna.
And it would be the SMA-F connector?
@@bencadwell5312 Not sure Ben. if not you can get adapters.
Why does my $25 baofeng work better than my $50 and $60 one?
which website do you buy your radios from?
Ive used various Ebay sellers. Its hard not to find fakes though.
Hi i would like to ask a question does this radio scan frequency ? The reason i am asking this question is that i am a paramedic and do alot of events were people use walky talkies to communicate during the event i would like just to take my radio with me to the event ask are u guys on vhf or uhf which is easy to see at size if antenna flip on my radio press scan and find the frequency they are on safe it in my radio and the rest of the day i am sorted with them communicating with me if they need me and vise versa is this radio capible of doing what i want before wasting my money i appreciate your feedback thanks
Yes you can scan up and down freqs. When the radio finds a freq being used it will stop.
fredintheshed1 so i can simply go to event start scanning vhf and find the frequency they are using in the event and safe it
The best thing for scanning 446 with a uv5r would be to program the 446 Freqs into the memory mode and then use scan (which the audio sounds like it says scanning beacon but it is really saying scanning begin)
Yes you can do that. As Amatuer tech says its prob best to save all the legal PMR freq's in the radio's memory and do a mem scan as you will find them sooner.
fredintheshed1 just a question where did you get the camo coloured uv5r because I only know of black ones?
What is the difference between these and the uv5xp? Or even say the uv9r. Is it just the watts? Or what is it?
Sorry I'm fairly new to these vids and radios
They are coming out with revisions all the time. Hard to keep up. best to compare specs side by side. Normally its TX power, better display and battery capacity etc.
@@CB-RADIO-UK thanks fred. Appreciate it
What's the best hand held CB radio?
Hi Dan. There is not a lot of choice really as they tend not to transmit very far. The Midland 42 and its clones are popular.
WORKS AS PERFECT WALKIE TALKIE " safety"
Does the plus have a 2.5mm or 3.5mm headphone jack.
3.5mm
@@CB-RADIO-UK thanks!
Can this radio listen to aircraft frequencies
No sorry.
Is there a package that comes in a set of two
Should be on Ebay. Just be aware of clones and fakes. Check feedback etc.
I just ordered a 2 pack from ebay.ca. $70.00 canadian all in. Waiting for delivery....
Can you listen to Emergency services without transmitting legally?
I think it depends on which country you are in. Here in the UK all emergency comm is encrypted.
Fred, would you recommend a mag-mount antenna to use this in the car?
Hi. Ive not tried any mag mounted antennas for these handhelds. What you would be looking for is a 2m/70cm antenna which should also work on 446 Mhz PMR band. I had a look on Amazon and it seems a micro taxi style is around £20. www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=70cm+magmount
fredintheshed1 thanks mate, still getting my head around this radio but getting there. So out of the batch you sent me which one should I look at getting?
Yes you should . One once a month lol
Do you need a licence to use this I like to listen to TFL LONDON BUSES I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE RULES ARE ABOUT USING THIS
No problems to listen. If you want to use the ham bands the radio can transmit then you need a license. The radio will transmit on the public 446 Mhz channels. No licence is required but the radio will not conform to the letter of the law (Ofcom) so is illegal. However most people use these on PMR without an issue.
@@CB-RADIO-UK thank you for the information
They sell these on ebay. Is there any way to spot a fake?
Very hard when buying. Best to check out their feedback from satisfied customers.
Any links for that antenna ? tia
Ebay bud. My Links dead
@@CB-RADIO-UK thnx
UV5R Radio
how i can know its licensee free in UAE Dubai ?
plz proper reply with details😔👏🏻
You will have to check with your regulator. Google maybe ?
they go upto 520MHz not 480
I get the eye here. So chirp to the rescue. They make fine monitors. And unbenounced. I have hidden in the back of the memory and pair of Calling frequency's. To yelp for help. If needed.
11W?
Only the high power version not the UV5R
Mine says mobo tits when battery is low.?
oh yea a lit more i got 11km 😂
Range?
Depends on terrain
@@CB-RADIO-UK can I make a DIY outdoor antenna for that?
Complete waste of cash, a good used Alinco DJ-180T on eHam, or eBay average around 50 bucks & besides being so much easier to use/program, it is a much better radio. New license? steer-clear of these illegal pieces of crap.
Your dreaming. Even a replacement battery for the alinco costs more than a UV5R. A DJ Alinco sells for over £100 on ebay in the UK. Totally different ball park. www.ebay.co.uk/i/392734159342?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=392734159342&targetid=878152853673&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1006887&poi=&campaignid=9441050301&mkgroupid=98728262871&rlsatarget=pla-878152853673&abcId=1139126&merchantid=115149504&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_8fL_YG06AIV2uFRCh2zVA0sEAQYAiABEgKfXfD_BwE
Full of inaccuracies
What a helpful comment...
Beofang UV5R etc ,utter junk, dont bother. get a Yeasu or Icom handheld instead. !!!!!!!! unless your lucky and get one that works???
Excellent. ...everything I was likely to ask