OMG, a dual band DMR at that price! I really need to check out your other videos about that product. That seems a killer product I've been waiting for quite some time. 73
Hi Lewis. Got one of these on the way at the moment, interesting test and I think the audio is nicer on analogue but keen to dip my toes for the first time into DMR. Got my ID so all good to go when I can get my head around it.
I very recently got my hands on a DMR radio and I'm not quite sure what I think to it to be honest. Putting aside the fact that you can use the DMR network over the internet and easily speak to repeaters/hotspots in other countries, when it comes to local coms I think I prefer FM. the audio has so much more fidelity and you can tell when the signal is dropping and generally still hear what the other person is saying.
Great test. The audio quality of DMR does have to be accquired but can't beat FM. An end of message beep on DMR would be nice as there is now squelch tail. Can you demo the recording feature especially playback on the 1701 please? Thanks.
Unfortunately, there are no UK suppliers. I'm happy buying from the States but I'm concerned about needing to send back if faulty as I've had issues with such things before.
Cheap microphones and DMR can cause problems. I have a Baofeng mic which is fine on FM but on DMR is unusable as it's not adequately shielded and gives a " motorboat" effect on transmission. . interesting video but have to admit FM is much easier to listen to than DMR.
I'm just asking I goes a lot of magnet fishing I was thinking of buying 2 of these but wants to in contact with my best mate he's 40 miles will they be any good? Thanks
At this time they current radios are not capable if those frequencies. They are however capable of jumping onto the internet with a device that costs about $ 100.00 called a hotspot. Therefore they can communicate worldwide.
emm very odd ,,,,,,, i have the Retivis RT53 2watt radio and i got half a mile before the analog went then switched to DMR and was clear as day depending were i was stud some places got nothing
Hi there and thank you for your video, I'm going to ask you what maybe considered a stupid question only because I'm curious and I don't know, can I used this to let's say communicate with my wife if she's home and I'm two miles away, have it set up for private communication just between us?
No, the ham radio frequencies, also known as amateur radio frequencies, are allocated by governments for use by licensed amateur radio operators. These frequencies should only be used for non-commercial purposes, such as personal experimentation, communication with other amateur radio operators, and providing emergency communications during disasters. That being said while it is true that amateur radio frequencies should be used primarily for non-commercial purposes and providing emergency communications there is usually some room for informal conversation and "chit-chat" among amateur radio operators. But you and your wife should first pass the exam and gain a license to operate these radios. They are not little motorola walkie talkies in PMR 446 frequencies! These are regulated and in some countries (eg in Greece where I live) if police see you holding one of these without license and a good reason they will take you in prison (αυτόφωρο αδίκημα) asap.
i have a set of DRM radios that do analog as well (nice updated pair of TYT's as well as a few older ones) and i find that DRM link quality and sound quality is amazing but analog is lacking vs even a cheap pair of dedicated analog radios. like UV-5R. in fact when we go riding offroad moved bkc to UV-5R's because during worst case scenarios (we had a couple) where we lost someone and they calling for help, much easier time finding a analog repeater to key into and listen out for.. we had someone lost control (said his front brakes don't grab enough) and flew off the hill and crashed, we didn't notice because he was 2 minutes behind us catching up after taking a wiz.. he failed to connect with us down there but hit the repeater which lit us all up and we came back to help him. if we suck using DMR radios i dont think would been any connection to be had at all.. wouldn't taken a good while if no connection from him, specially cuz rain storm comign and trials turn to slick soup.
Baofeng DM-1701 apparently requires Microsoft Excel to upload the user contact database. Is there a work around? A few friends have this radio but can't upload the user contact database.
Le puse un microfono parlante pero no me funcionó en el baofeng 1701 ,el microfono funciona en otras radios pero no se por que no funcionó en la 1701 , sabes tu que funcion se debe habilitar? Saludos desde chile CD2-TAC
Yeah I have a retevis rt3s version of this and that doesn't have the anologue channel scrolling you can only use anologue by typing in the frequency in the channel list and saving it to the channel as anologue
Dmr, like all digital voice modes, sounds like shite compared to FM. Never really seen the attraction if youre not using encryption. The lack of any single 'standard' hasnt done DV any favours either.
great test and amazing audio . I've just bought one and am waiting to programme it up and get it going.
Yeah
I ordered my baofeng dm 1701 should be in sometime this week. Thanks for the post 📯
OMG, a dual band DMR at that price! I really need to check out your other videos about that product. That seems a killer product I've been waiting for quite some time. 73
Lewis you were right quoting mobile 😀👍thanks for putting out the field test baofeng are moving forward in quality
Hi Lewis. Got one of these on the way at the moment, interesting test and I think the audio is nicer on analogue but keen to dip my toes for the first time into DMR. Got my ID so all good to go when I can get my head around it.
Great review, thanks Lewis
I very recently got my hands on a DMR radio and I'm not quite sure what I think to it to be honest. Putting aside the fact that you can use the DMR network over the internet and easily speak to repeaters/hotspots in other countries, when it comes to local coms I think I prefer FM. the audio has so much more fidelity and you can tell when the signal is dropping and generally still hear what the other person is saying.
I have to agree and it's the same with DAB broadcast radio, I get crap reception at times an I'm only 2 miles from my local transmitter.
I dunno if it’s the radios being too close to mouths or the accents but everything sounded unintelligible over the radios.
He was eating the radio.
I think the accents to.... But for the price wow it does good...
Nicely done Lewis. Hope your well.
Great test. The audio quality of DMR does have to be accquired but can't beat FM. An end of message beep on DMR would be nice as there is now squelch tail.
Can you demo the recording feature especially playback on the 1701 please? Thanks.
This is a nice looking radio of a right size, making a good grip.
Another great video...thanks!
Great Job!
Keep Going!
Yeah great video lads loved the look on your face Lewis when the passers by spoke to u lol mint.
You must have obtained a new camera, quite sharp, impressive.
Unfortunately, there are no UK suppliers. I'm happy buying from the States but I'm concerned about needing to send back if faulty as I've had issues with such things before.
Cheap microphones and DMR can cause problems. I have a Baofeng mic which is fine on FM but on DMR is unusable as it's not adequately shielded and gives a " motorboat" effect on transmission. . interesting video but have to admit FM is much easier to listen to than DMR.
Nice place and its a mazing radio thats my next radio dmr ❤❤❤
I'm just asking I goes a lot of magnet fishing I was thinking of buying 2 of these but wants to in contact with my best mate he's 40 miles will they be any good? Thanks
At this time they current radios are not capable if those frequencies. They are however capable of jumping onto the internet with a device that costs about $ 100.00 called a hotspot. Therefore they can communicate worldwide.
How's the audio coming out, in terms of if I were in a noisy environment, would it be sufficient?
emm very odd ,,,,,,, i have the Retivis RT53 2watt radio and i got half a mile before the analog went then switched to DMR and was clear as day depending were i was stud some places got nothing
hi can you give a tip.. change betwen dmr and normal analigue? and analogue ibwiil be able to program repeters.. normal??
Great review. One question, how do I switch between digital and analog? Also how can I delete saved frequencies? I do not have a program cable.
Lewis can you comment on whats the installed firmware on the radio?.... it seems to me not the newest?
Cual equipo me recomiendas,Baofeng dm1701 o retevis rt3s?
Can you scroll through anologue frequencies with the knob at 12.5khz spacing?
Hi there and thank you for your video, I'm going to ask you what maybe considered a stupid question only because I'm curious and I don't know, can I used this to let's say communicate with my wife if she's home and I'm two miles away, have it set up for private communication just between us?
No, the ham radio frequencies, also known as amateur radio frequencies, are allocated by governments for use by licensed amateur radio operators. These frequencies should only be used for non-commercial purposes, such as personal experimentation, communication with other amateur radio operators, and providing emergency communications during disasters.
That being said while it is true that amateur radio frequencies should be used primarily for non-commercial purposes and providing emergency communications there is usually some room for informal conversation and "chit-chat" among amateur radio operators. But you and your wife should first pass the exam and gain a license to operate these radios.
They are not little motorola walkie talkies in PMR 446 frequencies!
These are regulated and in some countries (eg in Greece where I live) if police see you holding one of these without license and a good reason they will take you in prison (αυτόφωρο αδίκημα) asap.
@@a.k.3659 got my ticket over a year ago, wife not interested go figure
Hola, puedes ensayar la función mensaje de texto?
Baofeng dmr can connect with normal baofeng?
DMR Baofengs support both digital and analog.
Normal Baofengs only analog.
So yeah!
Analogue sounds way better.
DMR? not really, probably too much BER.
how about NXDN test (NEXEDGE or IDAS)?
i have a set of DRM radios that do analog as well (nice updated pair of TYT's as well as a few older ones) and i find that DRM link quality and sound quality is amazing but analog is lacking vs even a cheap pair of dedicated analog radios. like UV-5R. in fact when we go riding offroad moved bkc to UV-5R's because during worst case scenarios (we had a couple) where we lost someone and they calling for help, much easier time finding a analog repeater to key into and listen out for.. we had someone lost control (said his front brakes don't grab enough) and flew off the hill and crashed, we didn't notice because he was 2 minutes behind us catching up after taking a wiz.. he failed to connect with us down there but hit the repeater which lit us all up and we came back to help him. if we suck using DMR radios i dont think would been any connection to be had at all.. wouldn't taken a good while if no connection from him, specially cuz rain storm comign and trials turn to slick soup.
I was yelling get some hot water on there the whole time lol in my new york accent
Baofeng DM-1701 apparently requires Microsoft Excel to upload the user
contact database. Is there a work around? A few friends have this
radio but can't upload the user contact database.
Lol, 3 years too late, but I'd guess that it's a .csv file. You could use Libre Office which is free.
Le puse un microfono parlante pero no me funcionó en el baofeng 1701 ,el microfono funciona en otras radios pero no se por que no funcionó en la 1701 , sabes tu que funcion se debe habilitar? Saludos desde chile CD2-TAC
I find it so hard to understand that digitized audio
No you don't understand, they are British.. Just kidding of course. Great video as always, thanks Lewis.
Any got the 1701 that can work with GD-77 firmware and got it actually up and running without having a mental breakdown?
The forum of opengd77 couldn't help you?
O_o
Lewis how does it compare to retevis and tyt dmr radios.im looking for a cheaper dmr radio for a friend.
Did you buy it?
Isd it any good?
no other channel review meticulously than here
Thanks for sharing this video and demonstration. De AA4SH Steve
how do you scann the channels on analog channels?
Yeah I have a retevis rt3s version of this and that doesn't have the anologue channel scrolling you can only use anologue by typing in the frequency in the channel list and saving it to the channel as anologue
both radios are great ! love the dog day. I met a lot of great people walking their dog. even in the US we love our pets as well.73's
Where did people buy these from?
Amazon
Digital? What channel frequency r they
Same frequencies as ham allows on the UHF and VHF bands, 400 MHz and 150 MHz.
Can they reach 800-900 frequency?
I bought this baofeng some days ago. It's able to run alarm (emergency) like in uv-5r on FM channel ? And if yes, how ? :)
search it in manual
Can you explain to me what is this function?
At 6:30 he got a little flustered when dog walkers saw him by himself with a camera and a walkee talkee. Nothing to see here, carry on.
You should get a job on QVC
It's a tyt uv390 clone
DMR doesn't sound good
Simply NOT good enough....Move backward, stick with fm
Stan M tf u talking about lad?
Dmr, like all digital voice modes, sounds like shite compared to FM.
Never really seen the attraction if youre not using encryption.
The lack of any single 'standard' hasnt done DV any favours either.
Agreed
I bought mine a week ago and I think it's garbage does not perform well don't buy
You may want to elaborate for anyone thinking of buying this.
You need a license to use this Radio legal.
Read the brand again. It is NOT BOWfeng, what it is though is BAOfeng. B ah Ow feng.
You must be bored....
@@RingwayManchester Nope, more like horny. Still you should read the name properly "Riway Macheter".
@@RingwayManchester That's bo ar d
Bahahaha