The UV5R instructions work for the UV9G radio as well. This vid took all of the frustration out of trying to figure out how the radio actually worked. The enclosed instructions with the radio are lacking. This vid should come with the radio from the factory.
I am a licensed ham. As far as HT's, I only use the UV-5R. I don't see any need at this point to start spending hundreds of dollars to talk when this does the job just fine.
Oh NotaRubicon my beloved 6:39 0. Squelch (Get rid of static) 7:45 1. Step (For scanning or using arrows to go through frequencies) 8:22 2. TXP (Power) 8:36 3. Save (Battery life) 9:38 4. VOX (Voice activity) 10:18 5. WN (Channel Bandwith) 10:45 6. ABR (Backlighting timer) 11:16 7. TDR (Duel Channel Standby) (Listen to two frequencies at once) 12:38 8. Beep (Beeps when you press a key, duh) 12:49 9. TOT (Talk out timer) (Prevents you from accidently transmitting for too long) 13:35 10. R-DCS (Recieve "Privacy" tone/code) 13:35 11. R-CTCS (Recieve "Privacy" tone/code) 13:35 12. T-DCS (Transmit "Privacy" tone/code) 13:35 13. T-CTCS (Transmit "Privacy" tone/code) 14:40 14. Voice (Enable or disable the sexy baofeng lady or make her speak chinese if you so desire) 15:00 15. ANI-ID (Send ID during alarm mode) 15:23 16. DTMFST (Phone tone IDs) 15:43 17. S-Code (Signal code) (For menu item 19) 16:02 18. SC-REV (Scanning method) (What will it do when it hears something while scanning) 16:41 19. PTT-ID (Sends tones when you transmit) 17:17 20. PTT-LG (Lag time) (how long radio waits before sending the tones from menu 19) 17:40 21. MDF-A (Lets you decide what label you see for a frequency in channel mode) 17:40 22. MDF-B (Lets you decide what label you see for a frequency in channel mode) 19:45 23. BCL (Busy Channel Lockout) (Prevents you from talking over someone if they are already transmitting) 20:12 24. AUTOLK (Auto lock) (locks the keypad after inactivity to prevent accidental button presses) 20:47 25. SFT-D (Direction of the offset) (For setting up repeaters) 24:47 26. Offset (set an offset (For setting up repeaters) 21:18 27. MEM-CH (Lets you save a frequency and some settings as its own channel in channel mode) 21:35 28. DEL-CH (Delete a channel you saved) 22:05 29. WT-LED (Sets the color of screen for standing by) 22:23 30. RX-LED (Sets the color of the screen while receiving) 22:34 31. TX-LED (Sets the color of the screen while Transmitting) 22:51 32. AL-MOD (Alarm mode) (TURN THIS SETTING TO "SITE") 23:50 33. BAND (UHF and VHF) 24:18 34. TDR-AB (Which line it returns to after receiving a transmission) 25:59 35. STE (Squelch Tail Eliminator) (Get rid of static sound at the end of transmission) 26:15 36. RP-STE (Squelch Tail Eliminator) (For use with repeaters) 26:29 37. RPT-RL (Delay for sending STE tone) 26:52 38. PONMSG (Message that displays when you turn on the radio) (Go make it something silly) 27:27 39. ROGER (Roger beep) (Plays a tacti-cool noise when you release the PTT button like a walkie talkie from those movies) 27:58 40. RESET (Reset all or some settings to factory default) Without Mr. NotaRubicon i would never have decided to even delve into this hobby at all. Figuring a lot of this stuff out made me feel oddly accomplished with myself and there is definitely no better starting point than this channel right here. Everything between the humor and the no bullshit commentary made learning more about GMRS radios a lot more bareable for my adhd ass, so please drop this man a like 🙏
I accidentally catched the fever of ham radio 😄 Can't wait to get my Baofeng UV-5R delivered in couple of days. In the mean time I'm collecting as much information on the topic as possible to get ahead. Your channel as this video is an invaluable resource for the rookie in me, thanks !
I just bought and received my Baofeng UV-5R I hold you personally responsible for the fact that I now own the worlds greatest most affordable most power delicious handheld multiband ham radio.
5 Years in the cabinet collecting dust, the gravestones of countless TH-cam how to's surrounding my defeatist experience with these until now! Cue heavenly angelic orchestration increasing in volume in 5 4 3 2 1 and - fade to black... Thank you my friend!
I have no idea why I need this but was gifted one about five years ago and ran across it packing for a move and now that I am settled in my new abode, I thought why not figure this out and then I stumbled on this deliciously inappropriate channel. I have found my people. Wish me luck!
It's not Chinese junk, it's junk made in China, lol, it is a very useful gadget at a very good price tag, a few years ago I was on some website expressing interest in these radios, low and behold, 5 days later I received a Baofeng uvr2+ in the mail free of charge, very unexpected to say the least.
It's the best option for most people who need radios a step above FRS. I have cheap FRS radios and these are cheap GMRS radios. They are different and better because they are different systems. I appreciate having both respectively. But GMRS is giving me better range capabilities and more but it's a radio we care about radioing here. This radio will radio more for farther, that makes it betterer lol.
I've had my Baofeng's for almost a week now and thanks to the CEOs, producer's, script writers, directors, and presenter of this channel I already fully understand every aspect about this very highly technical communications device. Both my radios are now fully CHIRPed up to the gills. Thank you very much man ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I just got my technician class license and UV-5R. I had lots of questions about its operation. Every Google search brought me to these videos that have always provided working answers to all my questions and got my UR-5R operational. Kudos and Bravo!
Thanks to this channel I finally learned how to program my local repeater and other repeaters into my uv5r. Also,did you know the ISS (international space station)transmits on frequency 145.80 MHz and receives signals at either 144.49 or 145.20 MHz, depending on its orbital location. You can pick it up in your uv5r but you need to download the ISS app to track when is passing by your zone.
I just got my UV-5R 8 Watt(a little extra power, same price) and Factory reset it so I can use it with GMRS frequency channels since that's the license I applied for. I'm still learning about all the little icons on the screen and I did get it programed with CHIRP on my Linux box. Your videos have been a big help and the humor helps to make them easier to watch. Thanks.😊
This guy is great. Everyone getting a Boafeng should watch his channel and listen to his teachings. Not only informative but funny. Ty sir keep them coming because I do wish to get to ham operator. Thanks and God bless. Please everyone share....jeffro...
I know this video is 2 months old now. But thank you very much as a truck driver who stuck in Wyoming through a snowstorm. You gave me something to do and play with for a few hours. Thank you again
I just wanted to say thank you so much for helping me learn about different radios (I've watched your other videos too) and how to use this one! I bought 2 Baofeng UV-5R radios a couple of years ago and just never felt comfortable with them. Instead of continuing in (and paying for) my ignorance, I'm going to try these again because of your help. By the way, my wife was cracking up while I was watching your videos! We love your dry humor and Sarcasm!
Firstly, thank you for this video. I just purchased a UV-5R on a recommendation from a friend. Could not believe how inexpensive it is. And, as a previous commenter stated, it does not really come with a full set of instructions. Your video is fantastic and exactly what I need to feel totally comfortable with this new purchase. Thank you again! Keep up the excellent work and I appreciate your humor.
I bought FOUR of these many years ago. They are GREAT little radios and, believe me, I have gone through a LOT of ham radio gear during my 40 years of being a ham radio operator. This was a concise and thorough explanation of each of the settings. Well done. Most of the settings I leave set to off. A few you covered I wondered about, and you made it clear. Now do a video explaining how to use it as a weather radio, scan police and fire bands and so on. I have dinked around a little with that, but you could save me a lot of dinking around time by just explaining it! Yeah, sometimes the Chinese actually make decent stuff for not much money. I don't particularly like it, but it is what it is.
I recently purchased a similar radio and was sleeping my way through the decently written manual when I recalled seeing this tutorial. You did a great job filling in some of the information missing from the manual!!!
Appreciate the jump start you gave this simpleton audio/visual learner by posting your executive summary of the "best engineered radio in the world" and it's menus. So far so good with regard to FCC rules compliance while gently pushing all of BOFANG's many buttons but one. Thanks much!!
Randy, thank you so much for your videos! I recently purchased a UV-5R and realized I had no idea how to operate it when it arrived. My neighbor recommended your videos, and I found them extremely useful and with your help, I had it going in no time.
I just stumbled onto your channel as I have a UV-5R also and I’m looking to get better at understanding it and using it. Love the constant humor and the education on this handy little radio. I’ll be binge watching the channel and just subbed, keep it coming my man. Cheers!
Thanks for these videos on the basics, studying for my license and it's good to already have a point of ref for how my radio works, this was clear and to the point without boring me into a coma, which is appreciated.
I own three of these radios and had no idea about the battery save option until I watched this video. Turned it off on all three now. Even after 5+ years of owning the radios I'm still learning new things about them.
YES! The instructions given by Uncle Randy are priceless, however I just about fell out of my chair when the "Grumpy Ballchinian" appeared! By popular demand we request more of this! (OK, maybe not by popular demand, just me!) Thanks Uncle Randy, YOU ROCK!
I have been a licensed ham for 15+ years and always used Yaesus and a few Icoms. I still have and use my first HT, a Yaesu FT-60. I got a Tidradio version of the Baofeng earlier this year and it has become my primary 2m HT. I have another UV-5R coming for Christmas. These little cheap radios grow on you .
Without doubt the most useful clear and concise vid on menus… just got mine from China and scratched my head whilst randomly pushing buttons… rtfm or watch this. Calm voice no crap music etc. cheers!
i got my Baofeng from a friend and im very impressed how it will pick up more than my base scanner. i have managed to screw up the programming several times. ive watched your videos and you have helped me get it back to where its suppost to be. i am taking your advice ,i dont mess with the menu options,
Every great once in awhile I get reminded that there are still a handful of people on the planet that are "all knowing" on a certain subject. This man is one of them. (And speaks English without an accent).😀
Thanks for taking the time to do an excellent video on all the menu settings of the 5R. I bought one recently and I am amazed by the performance of it. As a military communications guy from ages ago, it just stuns me that a radio of that quality can be bought for $25. And don't get me started about SDRs. The modern equivalent of a forty thousand dollar spectrum analyzer from 1990 can now be had for thirty dollars. I will note that the 5R's squelch setting does absolutely nothing. It is either completely off (0), or slightly on (1-9). This appears to be a firmware issue, and easily corrected. If you know someone at Baofeng, can you please notify them of this embarrassing failure? It's like selling a toaster that only has two settings: slightly warm, or charred. Please consider for a future show a demonstration and evaluation of that poor man's repeater, that Baofeng cable setup that connects two 5Rs. It is going to blow my ever-loving mind if I can put together a hilltop repeater using a solar panel, a battery, two 5Rs, and a cable for under a hundred dollars. Do I think the FCC is going to arrest me if I transmit to my neighbor's FRS radio using my 5R? No, I doubt it. I'm guessing the feds have got bigger fish to fry. And do continue ignoring the sad hams. I likely have pulled more cable than they've seen on spools. They're just jealous, as my mother liked to say. They're jealous that they're still using an R-390 (if they even know what that is.)
Ok to all the key board warriors if you take a look at the picture on the wall behind him you might get the point of what he thinks about you , that is Statler and Waldorf the two hecklers from The Muppet show . I love your videos keep them coming lol
Thanks for your work. My UV-5X3 sat it a box unloved for 3 years until the moment my 10 year old daughter wanted to know more about it. Now I’ve bought two more and getting all batteries charged up. I’ll have one programmed with RT Systems, then clone the kids Christmas presents. I now believe I can safely operate these things, thanks to you I understand most of the menus. Good job, thanks.
I bought 3 GMRS radios because I trust you as a person!! I got 2 UV-5Rs and the Badd ass WOUXUN KG-1000 G PLUS and love them all!!! Thank you SOOOOOO much Randy, you're the MAN
Im retired and just starting my journey into the amateur radio world. I truly appreciate your NO BS approach, im now a true follower. I know ill have plenty of questions after using my computer skills (😅😅) with major google help. My first thing is getting my GMRS license, then Ham papers. Meanwhile I'll be watching all your great videos. From what I glean, I about 5-6 hrs north of you on the coast.
Watched this when I first got the radio, and just again after using it for awhile. It was worth the second trip through this video (the explanations made a lot more sense).Thank you for posting!
Thank you Randy for listening. While "Ask Randy" was all about questions, I'm greatful you read those like mine and others, which were not. I just bought my first GMRS radio after watching your video on the Baofeng UV-9G. (Way back when) When it showed up earlier the expected I was like Wow! - how do I use it with out reading the instruction manual. Which makes no sense to me as a newbie! Heck just "Ask Randy"..🤣 Now it's all starting to make sense! Thank you so much for the walk through set up....etc. I'm one step closer to having a clue. Thank you for making entertaining content. In the last week we've seen some of our larger 200 & 500 k YT channels delete or not even post based on negative comments. Never easy no matter what size your channel is. Just happy you put such a positive smiling poke at those that come at you. We need more of that. Life's to short to be negative. We have to much of that going on in the world and US right now. We don't need any more! Thank you again I can't repeat that enough. Even if I can't do it yet on my UV-9G. I can in this comment. THANK YOU!!! Thank You, thank you.. ~ Mark (& Teresa)
At last, a video that explains the functions that aren't in Chinglish. Great video buddy and much appreciated. Keep up the awesome videos,, they are much appreciated and it's a pleasure learning from them. 73's 26DRX901
Thanks for the in-depth instruction. I just bought a Baofeng UV5R and hearing that yours has lasted so long makes me happy. I got my license in 94 but haven't been on the air for decades.
I enjoy your videos. Having been a truck driver (42 years) I have developed a large amount of patience. On another note, I have 3 uv5's and a UV-S9x3. the 9 does not have the commercial FM band, but it is yellow. It also has a port on the battery to charge said battery.
I just ordered a Beofeng UV5R and should have it tomorrow. The problem, I have no idea what to do with it. Mostly I wanted it for SHTF but I still have to know how to program the dam thing. This helped and I found a few other videos of yours that helped a lot as well. As for the haters, BITE ME, I think your videos rock and they are funny as shit :)
Best Baofeng menu description video I’ve seen. However, at about 20.02 minutes there is an error. SFT-D is the direction of the shift, + or - (up or down). The Offset is how many kilohertz or megahertz to offset. You need to use both to setup a repeater in VFO or Memory mode. In GMRS, all 8 repeater shifts are the same direction and offset from your receive frequency. In Amateur Radio shifts may be + or - depending on where in the band you are. The offsets vary by band. The 2 meter band offset is 600 kHz and the 70 centimeter band offset is 5 MHz.
I'm a recently new operator I have a uv5r I bought it £25 yes it is crap but for that price you get what you pay for I have a tactical 48inch & a NR 771 the radio comes alive.. 2miles I'm happy with that
Love your shows and humor..I have watched you shows off and on for several years but now I am getting serious to want to learn how to operate / program the 5 that I have and 6 that other family members have..Because I want to have many frequencies in each I have been watching your instructions on using chirp..Phew a challenge for my 78 yo mind but I am still trying ..I am building up to a question that I will post in a few days about those many frequencies / channels but for the time being I just wanted to thank you for all you have posted to teach us how to operate these radios..This post you helped me greatly to understand all the menu sections , so thanks a bunch..I will continue to watch your videos so I can learn all I can to pass on to my friends and family of how to operate the Baofeng..
I'm really enjoying this content on the UV5Rs. I've gotten to play with radios in the army, but not using it everyday has me wanting to familiarize myself with it again. Your videos are a great and highly informative
This one time, I was taught how to use a PRC119. I would’ve much preferred learning from you. Your sarcasm and simplistic instructions would be perfect for us crayon eaters. Thanks to your videos I was able to set mine up right out of the box to be functional.
Very useful information. 👍You confirmed what I suspected about those 40 settings, the majority of them can be ignored by most UV-5R users. Thanks for pointing out the ones we really need to know.
Now that I have watched this video, and I went through and did some additional setup on a newer version of this particular model, STILL being a greenie, I am going to send this video to a much more experienced ham, WHO KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT BAOFENGS, and has a competitor radio, the Yasuer, but understands the concepts of the features, and let him have at it on completing the setup on my radio..... BTW, shortly after changing a couple of the settings you discussed here, I IMMEDIATELY got a signal on a nearby repeater my friend input into my radio that I had not previously been able to get a signal on.... Thank you for this video....
I love the way you present these topics they are often hilarious and always informative. I just got my radio today ( I test Thursday.) Your videos have made this trip less spooky.
Bought a new preprogrammed UV-5R 2.5 years ago and stored it away. Got it out today, no display. Display lit up, all other regular function, but no display graphics. Hit factory reset and turned it off for 10 minutes. When i turned it back on, full function resumed. Sweet.
These radios were a prepper thing, five years ago.. Just checked off the list to have in case... I now found the time and this Video was worth every second to watch... Thanks so much...
Love your videos and sense of humor🤣 The amount of info and support for the Baofeng is amazing. In 2 days I was able to use CHIRP, configure my units and find a couple of repeaters in my area. Mind you I have a good technical background as a car mechanic and IT telecom instructor. This dynamic reminds me of the Harley versus Japanese motorcycles…a couple of years ago I was driving a Vulcan Voyager and for a fraction of the cost it was more comfortable than most Harleys. Those radios get the job done, period. Fun fact: sometimes transmitting will screw up my wireless trackball USB transmitter, forcing me to shut off the mouse and put it back on as a remedy. And yes, I’ve checked the battery and this never happens otherwise.
@1:30 in the video you almost looked choked up. Memories... Very informative. I'm watching it for the third time. Probably watch it 10 more times. Thanks! I wish I had and understood how to program the Motorola 5000
Terrible video on how to install brakes on a 2007 Suburban, but I did just learn a crap ton about the UV5R! And I successfully went through every menu option and only managed to delete channel 1 because I wasn’t paying attention haha! Awesome content, thank you!
AGAIN GRATE VIDEO . THANK YOU !!! I learn sooo much from them. No one else out there has what it takes to do what you do for the incredible BAOFENG RADIO !!! Thank you !!! Please keep the videos going!!!
Thanks for this great video. Very helpful. I got my Baofeng yesterday and because of your channel I have programmed it with the frequencies I need and am ready to go. Your videos cut to the chase which I like.
Excellent albeit fast. Had to back up because I didn't understand you. Really appreciate your video because I went inactive right after I learned programing my handheld and forgot things.
Watched the whole thing. You probably have the best manicured hands out of any youtuber that shows them close up. I wasn't grossed out by long fingernails with things in them. I attribute this as to the reason why I could watch the entire video😝
I read through your link that you had to discontinue your ASK ME A QUESTION resource that you had maintained before. I’ll tell you Nerds for any topic are invaluable when they can communicate as well as you do. Sad to see such a resource go away, no matter the reason. You know its not a sin, to be paid to offer advice on subjects of which you are well informed. Have you ever considered a toll line? Nothing over the top like the old 900 numbers that I still have on my speed dial. But maybe a .50 a minute thing. Kidding aside I would certainly be happy to use such a resource. And I am quite sure that I am not the only one. 10 minutes on the phone with you could assure my making the right choice in equipment and that saves me money right out of the gate. Many thanks, REP
Great video! I don't know shit about ham radios, but I got myself a Baofeng and I'm learning how to use it--this was an excellent video, thank you sir!!
Outstanding as usual! V grabbed my attention a few days ago, and now Statler and Waldorf in this presentation. Your articulate sarcasm enhances the relevant information.
My king. You sir should raise your voice to explain many other complex ideas with such expression like the muppet guys in the picture behind you. You are our hero!
Thanks for the video, helped me set up my new UV-5RE. When I'm in the menu part where it says "Band", If I select VHF it will monitor 2 frequencies of VHF and if I select UHF it splits the monitor between UHF and VHF. Only thing I noticed that you did see in your video.
New to HAM and your channel. SUPER grateful for your video Randy!! Thanks for providing such a great video for newbs and for the humorous sarcasm in regard to the condescending “know-it-alls”. Love what your doing here! 73
Sir, you have created THE holy grail of UV5R TH-cam tutorials. Thank you.
The UV5R instructions work for the UV9G radio as well. This vid took all of the frustration out of trying to figure out how the radio actually worked. The enclosed instructions with the radio are lacking. This vid should come with the radio from the factory.
He’s a Demi God thank you
this video really is amazing for sending to friends etc who just got their very first uv-5r
...And the BF-F8HP.
I am a licensed ham. As far as HT's, I only use the UV-5R. I don't see any need at this point to start spending hundreds of dollars to talk when this does the job just fine.
Oh NotaRubicon my beloved
6:39 0. Squelch (Get rid of static)
7:45 1. Step (For scanning or using arrows to go through frequencies)
8:22 2. TXP (Power)
8:36 3. Save (Battery life)
9:38 4. VOX (Voice activity)
10:18 5. WN (Channel Bandwith)
10:45 6. ABR (Backlighting timer)
11:16 7. TDR (Duel Channel Standby) (Listen to two frequencies at once)
12:38 8. Beep (Beeps when you press a key, duh)
12:49 9. TOT (Talk out timer) (Prevents you from accidently transmitting for too long)
13:35 10. R-DCS (Recieve "Privacy" tone/code)
13:35 11. R-CTCS (Recieve "Privacy" tone/code)
13:35 12. T-DCS (Transmit "Privacy" tone/code)
13:35 13. T-CTCS (Transmit "Privacy" tone/code)
14:40 14. Voice (Enable or disable the sexy baofeng lady or make her speak chinese if you so desire)
15:00 15. ANI-ID (Send ID during alarm mode)
15:23 16. DTMFST (Phone tone IDs)
15:43 17. S-Code (Signal code) (For menu item 19)
16:02 18. SC-REV (Scanning method) (What will it do when it hears something while scanning)
16:41 19. PTT-ID (Sends tones when you transmit)
17:17 20. PTT-LG (Lag time) (how long radio waits before sending the tones from menu 19)
17:40 21. MDF-A (Lets you decide what label you see for a frequency in channel mode)
17:40 22. MDF-B (Lets you decide what label you see for a frequency in channel mode)
19:45 23. BCL (Busy Channel Lockout) (Prevents you from talking over someone if they are already transmitting)
20:12 24. AUTOLK (Auto lock) (locks the keypad after inactivity to prevent accidental button presses)
20:47 25. SFT-D (Direction of the offset) (For setting up repeaters)
24:47 26. Offset (set an offset (For setting up repeaters)
21:18 27. MEM-CH (Lets you save a frequency and some settings as its own channel in channel mode)
21:35 28. DEL-CH (Delete a channel you saved)
22:05 29. WT-LED (Sets the color of screen for standing by)
22:23 30. RX-LED (Sets the color of the screen while receiving)
22:34 31. TX-LED (Sets the color of the screen while Transmitting)
22:51 32. AL-MOD (Alarm mode) (TURN THIS SETTING TO "SITE")
23:50 33. BAND (UHF and VHF)
24:18 34. TDR-AB (Which line it returns to after receiving a transmission)
25:59 35. STE (Squelch Tail Eliminator) (Get rid of static sound at the end of transmission)
26:15 36. RP-STE (Squelch Tail Eliminator) (For use with repeaters)
26:29 37. RPT-RL (Delay for sending STE tone)
26:52 38. PONMSG (Message that displays when you turn on the radio) (Go make it something silly)
27:27 39. ROGER (Roger beep) (Plays a tacti-cool noise when you release the PTT button like a walkie talkie from those movies)
27:58 40. RESET (Reset all or some settings to factory default)
Without Mr. NotaRubicon i would never have decided to even delve into this hobby at all. Figuring a lot of this stuff out made me feel oddly accomplished with myself and there is definitely no better starting point than this channel right here. Everything between the humor and the no bullshit commentary made learning more about GMRS radios a lot more bareable for my adhd ass, so please drop this man a like
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Thankyou for the list. Simplified things even more. Now I can take a quick glance to reference functions
excellent comment, thank you
THIS comment needs pinning to the top, someone get the boss in here
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Actually it is, it's in the more section haha
33. BAND- It took me 10 minutes to see the subtle difference between the 'U' and the 'V'; I was sure my radio was glitching.
I accidentally catched the fever of ham radio 😄 Can't wait to get my Baofeng UV-5R delivered in couple of days. In the mean time I'm collecting as much information on the topic as possible to get ahead. Your channel as this video is an invaluable resource for the rookie in me, thanks !
I just bought and received my Baofeng UV-5R I hold you personally responsible for the fact that I now own the worlds greatest most affordable most power delicious handheld multiband ham radio.
Watching in Dec, 2024, and hands down the best video on the functions and still valid.
5 Years in the cabinet collecting dust, the gravestones of countless TH-cam how to's surrounding my defeatist experience with these until now! Cue heavenly angelic orchestration increasing in volume in 5 4 3 2 1 and - fade to black... Thank you my friend!
I have no idea why I need this but was gifted one about five years ago and ran across it packing for a move and now that I am settled in my new abode, I thought why not figure this out and then I stumbled on this deliciously inappropriate channel. I have found my people. Wish me luck!
This radio is NOT Chinese junk. It's very good and useful.
Still my favorite and the best radio in my opinion.
It's not Chinese junk, it's junk made in China, lol, it is a very useful gadget at a very good price tag, a few years ago I was on some website expressing interest in these radios, low and behold, 5 days later I received a Baofeng uvr2+ in the mail free of charge, very unexpected to say the least.
It's the best option for most people who need radios a step above FRS. I have cheap FRS radios and these are cheap GMRS radios. They are different and better because they are different systems. I appreciate having both respectively. But GMRS is giving me better range capabilities and more but it's a radio we care about radioing here. This radio will radio more for farther, that makes it betterer lol.
I've had my Baofeng's for almost a week now and thanks to the CEOs, producer's, script writers, directors, and presenter of this channel I already fully understand every aspect about this very highly technical communications device.
Both my radios are now fully CHIRPed up to the gills.
Thank you very much man ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Finally someone telling in a simple way how this radio works....that was a very good idea for me as a beginner...Thanks alot
I just got my technician class license and UV-5R. I had lots of questions about its operation. Every Google search brought me to these videos that have always provided working answers to all my questions and got my UR-5R operational. Kudos and Bravo!
Thanks to this channel I finally learned how to program my local repeater and other repeaters into my uv5r. Also,did you know the ISS (international space station)transmits on frequency 145.80 MHz and receives signals at either 144.49 or 145.20 MHz, depending on its orbital location. You can pick it up in your uv5r but you need to download the ISS app to track when is passing by your zone.
This is so cool!!! Thanks for sharing this!
Damn man, you actually embarass the mean sad hams, mad respect. You literally taught me how to use my cheap ol realiable baofeng as a radio scanner.
I just got my UV-5R 8 Watt(a little extra power, same price) and Factory reset it so I can use it with GMRS frequency channels since that's the license I applied for.
I'm still learning about all the little icons on the screen and I did get it programed with CHIRP on my Linux box. Your videos have been a big help and the humor helps to make them easier to watch. Thanks.😊
This guy is great. Everyone getting a Boafeng should watch his channel and listen to his teachings. Not only informative but funny. Ty sir keep them coming because I do wish to get to ham operator. Thanks and God bless. Please everyone share....jeffro...
I know this video is 2 months old now. But thank you very much as a truck driver who stuck in Wyoming through a snowstorm. You gave me something to do and play with for a few hours. Thank you again
I love the sound of sad ham heads popping in the morning!
Wicked good job!
No radio enthusiasts were harmed or bored to death during this video.....in fact, we were brought to life!!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I just wanted to say thank you so much for helping me learn about different radios (I've watched your other videos too) and how to use this one! I bought 2 Baofeng UV-5R radios a couple of years ago and just never felt comfortable with them. Instead of continuing in (and paying for) my ignorance, I'm going to try these again because of your help. By the way, my wife was cracking up while I was watching your videos! We love your dry humor and Sarcasm!
Love your sense of humor, those that criticize are quite simply KAREN’S.
Firstly, thank you for this video.
I just purchased a UV-5R on a recommendation from a friend. Could not believe how inexpensive it is. And, as a previous commenter stated, it does not really come with a full set of instructions. Your video is fantastic and exactly what I need to feel totally comfortable with this new purchase. Thank you again! Keep up the excellent work and I appreciate your humor.
I bought FOUR of these many years ago. They are GREAT little radios and, believe me, I have gone through a LOT of ham radio gear during my 40 years of being a ham radio operator. This was a concise and thorough explanation of each of the settings. Well done. Most of the settings I leave set to off. A few you covered I wondered about, and you made it clear. Now do a video explaining how to use it as a weather radio, scan police and fire bands and so on. I have dinked around a little with that, but you could save me a lot of dinking around time by just explaining it! Yeah, sometimes the Chinese actually make decent stuff for not much money. I don't particularly like it, but it is what it is.
Perfect video bro. Sarcasm was A+. Info was A+
I recently purchased a similar radio and was sleeping my way through the decently written manual when I recalled seeing this tutorial. You did a great job filling in some of the information missing from the manual!!!
Appreciate the jump start you gave this simpleton audio/visual learner by posting your executive summary of the "best engineered radio in the world" and it's menus. So far so good with regard to FCC rules compliance while gently pushing all of BOFANG's many buttons but one. Thanks much!!
Randy, thank you so much for your videos! I recently purchased a UV-5R and realized I had no idea how to operate it when it arrived. My neighbor recommended your videos, and I found them extremely useful and with your help, I had it going in no time.
I just stumbled onto your channel as I have a UV-5R also and I’m looking to get better at understanding it and using it. Love the constant humor and the education on this handy little radio. I’ll be binge watching the channel and just subbed, keep it coming my man. Cheers!
Thanks for these videos on the basics, studying for my license and it's good to already have a point of ref for how my radio works, this was clear and to the point without boring me into a coma, which is appreciated.
Absolutely brilliant and well presented at 68 wouldn’t have known where to even start, thankyou.
Just bought two of these for my first HAM radios... Amazon $70. Incredibly cool and this video makes it even cooler!
I own three of these radios and had no idea about the battery save option until I watched this video. Turned it off on all three now. Even after 5+ years of owning the radios I'm still learning new things about them.
YES! The instructions given by Uncle Randy are priceless, however I just about fell out of my chair when the "Grumpy Ballchinian" appeared! By popular demand we request more of this! (OK, maybe not by popular demand, just me!) Thanks Uncle Randy, YOU ROCK!
I have been a licensed ham for 15+ years and always used Yaesus and a few Icoms. I still have and use my first HT, a Yaesu FT-60. I got a Tidradio version of the Baofeng earlier this year and it has become my primary 2m HT. I have another UV-5R coming for Christmas. These little cheap radios grow on you .
Without doubt the most useful clear and concise vid on menus… just got mine from China and scratched my head whilst randomly pushing buttons… rtfm or watch this. Calm voice no crap music etc. cheers!
i got my Baofeng from a friend and im very impressed how it will pick up more than my base scanner. i have managed to screw up the programming several times. ive watched your videos and you have helped me get it back to where its suppost to be. i am taking your advice ,i dont mess with the menu options,
Every great once in awhile I get reminded that there are still a handful of people on the planet that are "all knowing" on a certain subject. This man is one of them. (And speaks English without an accent).😀
Thanks for taking the time to do an excellent video on all the menu settings of the 5R. I bought one recently and I am amazed by the performance of it. As a military communications guy from ages ago, it just stuns me that a radio of that quality can be bought for $25. And don't get me started about SDRs. The modern equivalent of a forty thousand dollar spectrum analyzer from 1990 can now be had for thirty dollars.
I will note that the 5R's squelch setting does absolutely nothing. It is either completely off (0), or slightly on (1-9). This appears to be a firmware issue, and easily corrected. If you know someone at Baofeng, can you please notify them of this embarrassing failure? It's like selling a toaster that only has two settings: slightly warm, or charred.
Please consider for a future show a demonstration and evaluation of that poor man's repeater, that Baofeng cable setup that connects two 5Rs. It is going to blow my ever-loving mind if I can put together a hilltop repeater using a solar panel, a battery, two 5Rs, and a cable for under a hundred dollars.
Do I think the FCC is going to arrest me if I transmit to my neighbor's FRS radio using my 5R? No, I doubt it. I'm guessing the feds have got bigger fish to fry.
And do continue ignoring the sad hams. I likely have pulled more cable than they've seen on spools. They're just jealous, as my mother liked to say. They're jealous that they're still using an R-390 (if they even know what that is.)
Ok to all the key board warriors if you take a look at the picture on the wall behind him you might get the point of what he thinks about you , that is Statler and Waldorf the two hecklers from The Muppet show . I love your videos keep them coming lol
Thanks for your work. My UV-5X3 sat it a box unloved for 3 years until the moment my 10 year old daughter wanted to know more about it. Now I’ve bought two more and getting all batteries charged up. I’ll have one programmed with RT Systems, then clone the kids Christmas presents. I now believe I can safely operate these things, thanks to you I understand most of the menus. Good job, thanks.
Great video for those of us who misplace things like radio instructions or car keys or cars. Thanks!
I bought 3 GMRS radios because I trust you as a person!! I got 2 UV-5Rs and the Badd ass WOUXUN KG-1000 G PLUS and love them all!!! Thank you SOOOOOO much Randy, you're the MAN
Im retired and just starting my journey into the amateur radio world. I truly appreciate your NO BS approach, im now a true follower. I know ill have plenty of questions after using my computer skills (😅😅) with major google help. My first thing is getting my GMRS license, then Ham papers. Meanwhile I'll be watching all your great videos. From what I glean, I about 5-6 hrs north of you on the coast.
Watched this when I first got the radio, and just again after using it for awhile. It was worth the second trip through this video (the explanations made a lot more sense).Thank you for posting!
Thank you Randy for listening. While "Ask Randy" was all about questions, I'm greatful you read those like mine and others, which were not.
I just bought my first GMRS radio after watching your video on the Baofeng UV-9G. (Way back when) When it showed up earlier the expected I was like Wow! - how do I use it with out reading the instruction manual. Which makes no sense to me as a newbie! Heck just "Ask Randy"..🤣
Now it's all starting to make sense! Thank you so much for the walk through set up....etc. I'm one step closer to having a clue.
Thank you for making entertaining content. In the last week we've seen some of our larger 200 & 500 k YT channels delete or not even post based on negative comments. Never easy no matter what size your channel is. Just happy you put such a positive smiling poke at those that come at you. We need more of that. Life's to short to be negative. We have to much of that going on in the world and US right now. We don't need any more!
Thank you again I can't repeat that enough. Even if I can't do it yet on my UV-9G. I can in this comment. THANK YOU!!! Thank You, thank you..
~ Mark (& Teresa)
We got our BF-F8+ radios back in 2015/16 and they’ve been great. Have the extended 3800 battery and 771 whip antenna.
Excellent overview.
At last, a video that explains the functions that aren't in Chinglish. Great video buddy and much appreciated. Keep up the awesome videos,, they are much appreciated and it's a pleasure learning from them. 73's 26DRX901
Thanks for the in-depth instruction. I just bought a Baofeng UV5R and hearing that yours has lasted so long makes me happy. I got my license in 94 but haven't been on the air for decades.
The license is probably expired )
I enjoy your videos. Having been a truck driver (42 years) I have developed a large amount of patience. On another note, I have 3 uv5's and a UV-S9x3. the 9 does not have the commercial FM band, but it is yellow. It also has a port on the battery to charge said battery.
Now that I've subscribed, I'll throw the manual away. You're my replacement manual, so stay healthy.
I just ordered a Beofeng UV5R and should have it tomorrow. The problem, I have no idea what to do with it. Mostly I wanted it for SHTF but I still have to know how to program the dam thing. This helped and I found a few other videos of yours that helped a lot as well. As for the haters, BITE ME, I think your videos rock and they are funny as shit :)
Best Baofeng menu description video I’ve seen. However, at about 20.02 minutes there is an error. SFT-D is the direction of the shift, + or - (up or down). The Offset is how many kilohertz or megahertz to offset. You need to use both to setup a repeater in VFO or Memory mode. In GMRS, all 8 repeater shifts are the same direction and offset from your receive frequency. In Amateur Radio shifts may be + or - depending on where in the band you are. The offsets vary by band. The 2 meter band offset is 600 kHz and the 70 centimeter band offset is 5 MHz.
Thank you. Simple and appreciated. Ignore the BS! It helps tremendously.
This is the guy who I wish there was more of in the HAM radio social media communities.
Total beginner here. This was BEYOND helpful! Thank you so much for the great video.
I'm a recently new operator I have a uv5r I bought it £25 yes it is crap
but for that price you get what you pay for I have a tactical 48inch & a NR 771 the radio comes alive.. 2miles I'm happy with that
Love your shows and humor..I have watched you shows off and on for several years but now I am getting serious to want to learn how to operate / program the 5 that I have and 6 that other family members have..Because I want to have many frequencies in each I have been watching your instructions on using chirp..Phew a challenge for my 78 yo mind but I am still trying ..I am building up to a question that I will post in a few days about those many frequencies / channels but for the time being I just wanted to thank you for all you have posted to teach us how to operate these radios..This post you helped me greatly to understand all the menu sections , so thanks a bunch..I will continue to watch your videos so I can learn all I can to pass on to my friends and family of how to operate the Baofeng..
I'm really enjoying this content on the UV5Rs. I've gotten to play with radios in the army, but not using it everyday has me wanting to familiarize myself with it again. Your videos are a great and highly informative
This one time, I was taught how to use a PRC119. I would’ve much preferred learning from you. Your sarcasm and simplistic instructions would be perfect for us crayon eaters.
Thanks to your videos I was able to set mine up right out of the box to be functional.
New UV-5R user.. Ive watched hours of your content.. I appreciate all your effort Sir 👊
Finally!
I found someone who explains this stuff reasonably well!
Great Job!
Thank You :)
Very useful information. 👍You confirmed what I suspected about those 40 settings, the majority of them can be ignored by most UV-5R users. Thanks for pointing out the ones we really need to know.
Now that I have watched this video, and I went through and did some additional setup on a newer version of this particular model, STILL being a greenie, I am going to send this video to a much more experienced ham, WHO KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT BAOFENGS, and has a competitor radio, the Yasuer, but understands the concepts of the features, and let him have at it on completing the setup on my radio.....
BTW, shortly after changing a couple of the settings you discussed here, I IMMEDIATELY got a signal on a nearby repeater my friend input into my radio that I had not previously been able to get a signal on....
Thank you for this video....
Thank you. You're doing an excellent job helping us "new" enthusiasts. And you make it fun. Keep it up
I love the way you present these topics they are often hilarious and always informative.
I just got my radio today ( I test Thursday.) Your videos have made this trip less spooky.
Bought a new preprogrammed UV-5R 2.5 years ago and stored it away. Got it out today, no display. Display lit up, all other regular function, but no display graphics. Hit factory reset and turned it off for 10 minutes. When i turned it back on, full function resumed. Sweet.
Yes Finally a video for those with out the instructions
Don’t forget out our slow friends who don’t have Google lmao
We can tell you're just trolling and have obviously never read the actual instructions for this family of radios.
No! You did not bore me. You kept descriptions short & sweet, perfect!!
Followed along, Randy. Sat here last night and added some scan channels. Getting to know this little radio more day by day. Love the content. Cheers
This was everything i needed to know in one package..Thank you sir.,
Thank YOU!
These radios were a prepper thing, five years ago.. Just checked off the list to have in case... I now found the time and this Video was worth every second to watch... Thanks so much...
Love your videos and sense of humor🤣 The amount of info and support for the Baofeng is amazing. In 2 days I was able to use CHIRP, configure my units and find a couple of repeaters in my area. Mind you I have a good technical background as a car mechanic and IT telecom instructor. This dynamic reminds me of the Harley versus Japanese motorcycles…a couple of years ago I was driving a Vulcan Voyager and for a fraction of the cost it was more comfortable than most Harleys. Those radios get the job done, period. Fun fact: sometimes transmitting will screw up my wireless trackball USB transmitter, forcing me to shut off the mouse and put it back on as a remedy. And yes, I’ve checked the battery and this never happens otherwise.
Just got a UV-9G and was looking for a video that would go over the menu options. Thanks a lot!
the great thing about baofengs it that they all basically are the same thing, at least menues and stuff
@1:30 in the video you almost looked choked up. Memories...
Very informative. I'm watching it for the third time. Probably watch it 10 more times. Thanks!
I wish I had and understood how to program the Motorola 5000
My very first model arrived today. It's this one and this video couldn't be more helpful. Many thanks.
I just got a baofeng radio and this helped me so greatly its like I've had it for a year this was so helpful thanks a lot
Terrible video on how to install brakes on a 2007 Suburban, but I did just learn a crap ton about the UV5R! And I successfully went through every menu option and only managed to delete channel 1 because I wasn’t paying attention haha! Awesome content, thank you!
Thank you, this is exactly what I needed! I listened to your short version and then I listened to the long version. You did a great job.
AGAIN GRATE VIDEO . THANK YOU !!!
I learn sooo much from them. No one else out there has what it takes to do what you do for the incredible BAOFENG RADIO !!! Thank you !!! Please keep the videos going!!!
Thanks for this great video. Very helpful. I got my Baofeng yesterday and because of your channel I have programmed it with the frequencies I need and am ready to go. Your videos cut to the chase which I like.
Excellent albeit fast. Had to back up because I didn't understand you.
Really appreciate your video because I went inactive right after I learned programing my handheld and forgot things.
28:34 - Nope. Still here. :) Great coverage of the menu items. Especially love the roger beep. ;)
Watched the whole thing. You probably have the best manicured hands out of any youtuber that shows them close up. I wasn't grossed out by long fingernails with things in them. I attribute this as to the reason why I could watch the entire video😝
Thank you for the information! I have a question, I have the 5 RX-P what's the difference?
Thanks! That was really usefull! I have progressed from being "unable" to being "incompetent" with the Baofeng. Totally new to the world of radios 🙂
Man this video was so helpfull, i hsve baofeng for 10 years and i never used any of options lol, now im useing mode than half to personise it. Thx!
Thanks Randy for this video. I’m still learning my UV-5G. I’m at the point of learning how to install frequencies manually instead of by CHIRP.
this was by far the best and most informative video i have ever seen. Thank you very much sir. appreciate your time
I read through your link that you had to discontinue your ASK ME A QUESTION resource that you had maintained before. I’ll tell you Nerds for any topic are invaluable when they can communicate as well as you do. Sad to see such a resource go away, no matter the reason. You know its not a sin, to be paid to offer advice on subjects of which you are well informed. Have you ever considered a toll line? Nothing over the top like the old 900 numbers that I still have on my speed dial. But maybe a .50 a minute thing. Kidding aside I would certainly be happy to use such a resource. And I am quite sure that I am not the only one. 10 minutes on the phone with you could assure my making the right choice in equipment and that saves me money right out of the gate. Many thanks, REP
Great video! I don't know shit about ham radios, but I got myself a Baofeng and I'm learning how to use it--this was an excellent video, thank you sir!!
I just got my first uv-5r a few days ago. This video helped a ton!
Thanks for the first timer videos just bought my first uv5r so I learning
Great video, you explained better than any written owners manual
thankyou.
Thank you!
I couldn't figure out why my radio would only listen to one station at a time. This video solved that
Outstanding as usual! V grabbed my attention a few days ago, and now Statler and Waldorf in this presentation. Your articulate sarcasm enhances the relevant information.
Hi... Weird video. I found my husband slumped over the computer and this was the video that was playing. LOL Great Info Baofeng KING!
My king. You sir should raise your voice to explain many other complex ideas with such expression like the muppet guys in the picture behind you. You are our hero!
Thanks for the video, helped me set up my new UV-5RE. When I'm in the menu part where it says "Band", If I select VHF it will monitor 2 frequencies of VHF and if I select UHF it splits the monitor between UHF and VHF. Only thing I noticed that you did see in your video.
Sir, you are a scientist eizard radio guru. I need you in my life so much right now
New to HAM and your channel. SUPER grateful for your video Randy!! Thanks for providing such a great video for newbs and for the humorous sarcasm in regard to the condescending “know-it-alls”. Love what your doing here! 73
I'm downloading this video for future reference. Awesome. Thank you.