In my opinion I think this is an outstanding piece of equipment. I live in Southern California, and I use my radio to monitor and scan the Los Angeles County Fire Department. I also purchased the Baofeng AR-152 Tactical Speaker Mic Shoulder Microphone Volume Adjustable Military Grade Handheld Speaker a extra battery and a SMA Female to BNC Female adapter So I can swap out BNC antennas. I am good to go.
Had mine for over a year….never had an issue out in the weather it will last over 4 days on a charge hitting repeaters 50+ miles away with a Tacticool antenna
While researching this radio, I found the TCA PRC-152A with GPS and KDU control unit. I'm thinking about ordering it on Friday. I could also use my Ops Core Amps headset and PTT. I know the GPS works, but other things are just gimmicks. I'm still up in the air on it.
Old Guy. I LOVE the bigger screen. I am strong💪.. I don't care that it's heavy. When they try and put small things in a small design...it does not aide reliability.
Haha I've had the original Baofeng UV-5R for over 12 years, 4 or 5 of them, and they all are still going strong. They have been used HARD, in hot, dusty, damp and wet muddy environments, snow, etc. They are good little radios. Now in a big city with lots of rf, the rejection on them sucks and they will pick up lots of intermod, but in my rural area, they are GREAT!
I got mine today. It’s not the junk I was told it was. It put it on the meter and it was putting out 9.74 watts. Then I hopped on the repeater and was told I was coming in better than my $600 mobile setup. I’m still in shock. This is radio #38 for me.
Yeah, that battery is a good selling point. But 30% less TX power than claimed by the manufacturer, and I'm getting into the same issues I have with the -5R with the added bonus of more frustration before I need to recharge. The military look may also create problems with how we're perceived by the public, we don't want to be seen to be LARPing (pretty expensive for that form of cosplay). We definitely don't need the perception by LEO's that we're some covert militia, either. Yes, the battery is great, and I'm sure for some it looks cool. But we all paid for licenses to do what we do, we need equipment that is both cost effective AND works as claimed (including being weatherproof, which this isn't from what I've seen).
Some valid points. I can see it having its place for that huge battery though. Strap it to a roll up jpole and you have a great scanner for info gathering.
I was curious about these radios..... I emailed baofeng spoke with Katy in sales dept.... she says baofeng doesn't make these radios they are knockoffs
To each their own, I don't look down on anyone using a radio to learn and further the community. If all they can afford is a Baofeng, then a Baofeng is better than nothing!!!
@@offgrid.technology That's not what I said- A Baofeng is a good beginner radio if that's all one can afford. But get a UV5r for 29.95 and not this AR-152 for 3 times that. It's the same radio.
In my opinion I think this is an outstanding piece of equipment.
I live in Southern California, and I use my radio to monitor and scan the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
I also purchased the Baofeng AR-152 Tactical Speaker Mic Shoulder Microphone Volume Adjustable Military Grade Handheld Speaker a extra battery and a
SMA Female to BNC Female adapter So I can swap out BNC antennas.
I am good to go.
Had mine for over a year….never had an issue out in the weather it will last over 4 days on a charge hitting repeaters 50+ miles away with a Tacticool antenna
While researching this radio, I found the TCA PRC-152A with GPS and KDU control unit. I'm thinking about ordering it on Friday. I could also use my Ops Core Amps headset and PTT. I know the GPS works, but other things are just gimmicks. I'm still up in the air on it.
I have been considering one as well. Just that price lol
The best demo on the tube. Thanks.
Thank you!!
Interesting, thank you for the great information.
Thank you for watching.
Old Guy.
I LOVE the bigger screen.
I am strong💪..
I don't care that it's heavy. When they try and put small things in a small design...it does not aide reliability.
Haha I've had the original Baofeng UV-5R for over 12 years, 4 or 5 of them, and they all are still going strong. They have been used HARD, in hot, dusty, damp and wet muddy environments, snow, etc. They are good little radios. Now in a big city with lots of rf, the rejection on them sucks and they will pick up lots of intermod, but in my rural area, they are GREAT!
Thanks for the video sir.
Can you do a video how the audio and receiver quality is please?
I'd like to see what's inside one. A little UV-5R circuit board with a lot of empty space? I haven't found anyone that's opened one up yet.
Maybe I will ;)
@@offgrid.technologymake a video on it
I got mine today. It’s not the junk I was told it was. It put it on the meter and it was putting out 9.74 watts. Then I hopped on the repeater and was told I was coming in better than my $600 mobile setup. I’m still in shock. This is radio #38 for me.
TRUE NORTH wildland harness works great for a radio chest harness
Thx for the advise I’m gonna have to check it out.
Where do I find the link to the camo pouch I thought you said was here? Thanks for the review.
I picked it up on Amazon. www.amazon.com/EXCELLENT-ELITE-SPANKER-Outdoor-Equipment/dp/B0761NZFST
Any idea how to switch the chanels that i programed from crps
holla.. thanks for the video... I enjoyed your review of this radio. It was really clear and made it easy to learn
Thank you for the kind words. It’s a great radio and still one of my most used when I need longevity in my radio. Lasts for days.
Where did you get the watt meter?
all I need it for is basement LARPing 👍🏽
It will work for it lol
Can you do a video on programming
Sure stay tuned.
Yeah, that battery is a good selling point. But 30% less TX power than claimed by the manufacturer, and I'm getting into the same issues I have with the -5R with the added bonus of more frustration before I need to recharge. The military look may also create problems with how we're perceived by the public, we don't want to be seen to be LARPing (pretty expensive for that form of cosplay). We definitely don't need the perception by LEO's that we're some covert militia, either.
Yes, the battery is great, and I'm sure for some it looks cool. But we all paid for licenses to do what we do, we need equipment that is both cost effective AND works as claimed (including being weatherproof, which this isn't from what I've seen).
Some valid points. I can see it having its place for that huge battery though. Strap it to a roll up jpole and you have a great scanner for info gathering.
Does it use the same charger/plug as the uv5r?
A bit smaller. It uses the one that direct charged the UV-5R extended batteries with barrel plug.
Is it waterproof ?
No unfortunately but great radio.
Can you recharge the battery with USB?
Yes you can ;)
@@offgrid.technology with no craddle?
I was curious about these radios..... I emailed baofeng spoke with Katy in sales dept.... she says baofeng doesn't make these radios they are knockoffs
It is not true, you can buy it in the official Baofeng store
@@Asturceltax not according to Katie in sales.....
A standard Baofeng, in a different case, a UV5R at twice the price. Quite appealing to the keyboard commando crowd.
To each their own, I don't look down on anyone using a radio to learn and further the community. If all they can afford is a Baofeng, then a Baofeng is better than nothing!!!
@@offgrid.technology That's not what I said- A Baofeng is a good beginner radio if that's all one can afford. But get a UV5r for 29.95 and not this AR-152 for 3 times that. It's the same radio.
Agreed, that's why I bought mine. 👍
Is this concidered a ham? So you have to have a license?
@@GregEmbury But that extra large battery should be worth something.
It was made for Milsim larping Airsoft
And will probably be used by US militias as well
@@solidus1995 uv-5rs are the standard radio for that. Uv-5r cheaper as well and lighter
you can spend $60 on a pizza !!
Fix your mic!!!
I use what I have sorry. I’m not a big channel with loads of cash coming in. Would you like to donate it would be very appreciated.