Baofeng T1 Review Part 1 - Review, Test & Programming
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Great video, I noticed you had a Rx & Tx. However when I’m trying to program in chirp, I only get the option for one frequency.
Am I doing something wrong when programming?
Thank you 👍
I'm not sure I didn't use chirp for these I used the 9100 software
Ringway Manchester Thanks for your reply, I worked it out. If anyone else is trying to understand it in Chirp.
The offset is the second frequency, so Channel 1 144.000 channel 2 146.500 = + 2.5 offset.
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Ah yeah good point so 430.900 output would need +7.6 step to generate the 438.500 input right?
Ringway Manchester Yes, that’s correct. So if anyone else it trying to work it out, now you know. 👍
Crypto B I managed to program mine on chirp but could only get repeaters in and not 446mhz frequencies in or give it any names for the repeaters . Not bad for the price
Thanks Lewis for the shout and the link. Ive returned the fav by adding a card to my own T1 review linking this video. I look forward to your range test results as i know you had better results than me.
No probs bud! Thanks a lot!
Thanks for this vid Lewis.... I've had my eye on this model for a while... I love the UV-5R... I'm going to order 2 on the back if this now..... cheers....
Ps just bought a broken DJI Spark and fixed it.... great addition to the Mavic... Hope your Disco is going well.... cheers...Hamilton
Hi Hamilton hope you're well! Yeah they're a great little radio and very disposable too.
Broken spark project sounds great! Congrats! Looking at a Mavic in the coming weeks hopefully and the Disco is a fantastic flyer but rubbish camera in cold weather.
Love the radio, have two for my wife and I. Great when I loose her when shopping. Bought a uv-5r studying for my ham license. It is like a t-1 on steroids. T-1 is highly recommended.
I think you put the battery in the wrong way round - it is not a "design flaw", there is actually a recess in the radio's case moulding to accept the battery's cable. Looking at the rear of the radio, the battery should be inserted with the cable coming out of the top right-hand corner, and it fits without difficulties. 73 de Phil G4SPZ
Finally got uh mate......all over info about radios are awsm😊
Make the screws a little shorter (use a file) and the back will screw on tight without the belt clip!
Pay attention, in the off state they use a continuous current of 0.39mA!
They're so close to making this a license-free radio. Hardware-wise it's there but FRS/GMRS radios need to be non-programmable and can only transmit on their allocated bands. They could easily make firmware to comply. It could even allow listening on other frequencies but restrict transmission. I don't know what is required for PMR446 but I assume something similar would be easy to make.
The battery cable will actually fold into the gap above the battery before it is pushed fully in - stops the wires getting pinched by the back panel.
Good point CJ!
The reason for having two pttrks is that it is a spare concept in case of failure due to scalability or high frequency of use.
If the emergency button is entered in the program, it is set on the screen and receives priority over the channel.
I’ve watched a few of your radio vids and I do find them fascinating as I have no knowledge of them but like the one you did where you were testing distance from your car.
When we meet youl have to go through things with me in their uses 😁👍🏻
Cheers mate, when we hook up I'll bring a couple down and show you.
Wow - £13!
I’d probably go for these over a legal pmr for the price, size & usb charging.
Have you tried it with Chirp? Thinking of non Windows users.
I know! Bargain! Nobody would ever know they weren't legal, there's probably more baofeng users on PMR than legal ones haha.
I've not tried chirp no but I've been told they programme in chirp. If you ever got some and needed help programming I could help you out.
A Very comprehensive Video as Per Normal 10/10
Just arrived. Pack of 2 from GearBest was on special. No programming cable, quite expensive and sold separately and another long wait for shipping! Wasn't that cheap after all ... very sneaky of them.
Nice informative vid.
Note: They came in original Beofeng boxes with fitted areas, no slot for cable or CD which kinda explains why yours wasn't in box.
A shame you had to buy the other items seperately.
Cute little radio to be discreet when out and about in town.
Great video, just programmed mine with a few vhf channels. was hoping to be able to rename the actual channels as well like i did with my uv-9r.
Another great video Lewis!! Could you do some Videos on DMR radios for Amateur band!! DMR Mark etc 👍
Hi Paul thanks so much! To be honest my DMR knowledge is very limited. I tried it in the new hype phase and just left it there, the goal posts keep moving too much and it's hard to keep up with.
Is it really necessary to do that programming b4 i can use it?? What if i dont have a pc at home
At 13 quid each, you could mod the radio. I’d try to replace the led torch with an external SMA connector. I imagine the built in antenna is not going to get you very far.
Im really struggling with getting distance. I only want it to hear commands from a boat during yacht races. not far away at all. not sure if i have done settings wrong
Great video Lewis. I ordered a pair of these yesterday (after seeing the video) for me and the boy when we go walkabout outdoors. Also ordered a cable. He's not a licensed amateur and doesn't want to go through the hassle of getting one (yet - If I can get him talking via PMR who knows). I noticed that these radios also have 1w transmit power, not exactly legal for PMR in the UK. Anyhoo ATB!! 73 - M6UAW - Andy
Hi Andy great to hear you got a pair! PMR would be perfect for these to talk to your lad on, no not legal but Ofcom don't care and won't know so hope you have a lot of enjoyment out of them! 73 for now
This can be programmed to low or high power as you know. Is low power 0.5w as legal in the UK please.
problem with a lot of these type of radio that you need a pc/laptop to program them so no good if you do not have access to them
you can program them using the keypad buy inputing the keys
@@enochjames5452 there is no keypad
Thanks for the video it saved the rest of my hair I was about ready to pull out
Thanks for the reviews on this. I have been considering one of these for my kids to keep in touch with me. Right now it's a toss up between these and the WLN KD-C1
WLN KD-C1 hands down
That's the way I am leaning. I'm not a fan of the BF's battery.
Same really. WLN is more rugged, well made, easier for kids to use.
That is what I shall be going for then, thanks for the opinion.
If I wanted to grab a couple of these, and use them as walkie talkies while camping, would they come basically ready to go for something like that? Or would I need to program them etc?
I bought a couple of this device and every day love them more and more
why r u putting this comment in every review of this device on youtube... its giving bad vibe on this device
@@shovonsen7241 Oops. I didn't think about that. Just really like these tiny devices😊
@@okhamradio hi, could you possibly tell me about the fm function? Does it play fm radio over the units speaker? And of yes, does chat interupt and then turn fm radio back on? Cant find anything on it so i may be looking at the wrong product
Hello Lewis, can’t find an email address for you
Have you seen an ad on Facebook for another mini radio with a clip of you off one of your TH-cam videos? 😂
They’ll try anything
Thank you for this very helpful video!
Cheers mate!
I'm going to be buying one of these, so this video has been very helpful.
3:28 you placed the battery perfectly with the wire going straight into to that socket. Then why did you place the wire like that??
I must get one of these soon. Seems a great little short distance lanyard radio
These are actually dual band.. You can put 2 meters on but the antenna isn't tuned for it..
Yeah you're right but they're useless on 2m. Part 3 covers it :)
Please could you tell me where can I download the program to be able to program this walkie? I have one but I am not able to find the program, thank you very much.
Bought 2 pairs of these for the summer vacation and then saw your videos on WLN KD C1 and ordered them as well (on the way). It will be hard for me to choose which ones to keep. I like T1 form factor and how discrete it is. Is there big difference in range between t1 and wln? I guess that t1 vs wln video would be real deal.
There's not much performance wise between the 2 although if it was me, WLN KD-C1 hands down :)
Thanks for the Great Video. i just have one question. what shall i do if i want my computer to take voice input from a walkie. Thank you!!
Mine isn't recognised at all by the laptop. I got a Micro USB with it, but is that only for charging ?. Do i really need to buy a separate USB cable for programming ?
yes. program lead has a chip in..
Excellent. Loved it
i buy mine a couple of years ago,for 15€
the only problem its so high volume on it when you have it on the first bar .a bug ;)
Can I use this and the baofeng ur v5 as an frs? To only contact a family member without both is us needing licenses? I just want a long range walkie talkie to contact family in case of emergency without breaking any laws
recently bought the uv-5r that can do VHF136-147 or UHF400-480. This can do VHF 120 - 174mhz, and UHF 200-520Mhz. can this be changed vi programming?
Great video, very well put together with all the info you need. 73's mate :)
Thanks mate great to hear from you!
I bought 4 of these for camping trips and walks and they were ok but range in open areas and wooded areas not great and battery life was horrendous sometimes not even lasting a full walk. they sat in my attic for about 3 years and no the batteries after full charge (if they charge at all) they don't even last 30 minutes. so big fail on this HT for the battery.
I have one of these and 2 more on order. They're cheap in price. I started to mod the antenna connection; removed the coiled ant, and installing PCI UFL to sma cable (2 inches) inside. It's a tight fit, and lifted the trace where antenna was soldered. I might try to install where the led is. I'll use the housing portion of flashlight reflector and install SMA chassis mount there. My goal is to use a dualband rubber duckie antenna as I am interested in 2M/VHF as well. Amazon has 2 for $36... I cant complain :)
At 19:16 in the video, you mention STE. I think you assumed it had something to do with the Step of the frequencies or similar. STE = Squelch Tail Elimination. Which silences the annoying Squelch Tail noise at the end of transmissions from other radio users. STE is helpful to most operators and should always be turned ON. Squelch Tail Elimination usually works. Though, there are some radios where it works better and others where it does not quite work its magic. I love STE and am glad it's available. DMR, D-Star & C4FM radios do not have Squelch Tail issues. But Analog Radios do. Any and every analog radio that includes the STE feature should have it automatically turned ON. In my opinion.
Heya
is their a cable that can allow you to use boufeng/kenwood mic fittings in this radio if so what is it called ?
Thank you for the info very good job.
Hi I'm new to your channel and the hobby, so if this is a daft question I'm sorry
I have just purchased 2 of these after your review, if I set mine up the same has you have do I need a licence to connect to a repeater ? or any of the other frequencies you have programmed in
I'm in Denton Manchester, any advise you can offer would be great.
Also could you help on a good antenna for listening to pmr, and dmr from home I'm using a ar8200d which I have just purchased thanks Supra
Hi mate yeah you need a license to talk but not to listen. So you can programme repeaters in but just can’t transmit. As for antenna, you really need an external antenna but a mag mount for vhf/uhf on a bit of metal in the loft could work ok,
something wrong with my Baofeng T1 mini... so i did reset it but then we could not find any frequency that was there before... can somebody tell me how to reinstall the frequency back?
can I ask? what tipe antenna you use for UV5R?
and can change frekuensi BF T1 from VHF To UHF?
I have a Baofeng UV-5RE+ it also has 2 buttons under the ptt button.
Yep, I subscribe to Freds channel, too. Some great vertical antenna vids, and a tad more focussed on the CB bands. Great channel though. PS: Hope you don't mind my asking, but any joy with the Baofeng GT-3TP image file you mentioned to me a weel or so ago? :)
Thanks for the sub John.
Yeah he's got some great videos! and JOHN! I completely forgot! Tomorrow (Thursday) I'll send it you over promise. Sorry mate haha.
Ringway Manchester no worries, Lewis, I’m grateful to you for taking the time to dig it out and send it across. Loving your channel and videos, too. 👍
Thanks for the kind comment John! I've been snowed under with work and also youtube got a huge backlog of videos. Already 5 others uploaded scheduled to go live in the next week or so and 5 more to make before the weeks out, madness!
I'll get that file to you tomorrow :)
Ringway Manchester awesome, thanks Lewis, really grateful. Hoping you’re going to release your video that shows how you do the mod that gets you on the 20m band at 50W using the UVr5. 😂😂
Hiya, I know it sounds a daft question but would you recommend this for communication in a house from upstairs to downstairs? Basically it’s for a disabled person to be able to contact someone in the house as unable to raise voice and shout loud. If not would you recommend another radio basically just a basic one between 2 people rather close by? Thanks for any advice you can give mate. 👍
It'd be perfect but not technically legal :)
Larry
12 minutes ago
Hi Fred, thank you for showing us your insights about the T1 radio. I'm a radio beginner. I've got a programming cable and tried to change the 70cm frequencies (according to my local repeater) to 444.7000MHz as the Rx in Channel 2 and 449.7000MHZ as the Tx with 143.6 for both CTCSS for my two T1 radio. However, they are not communicating at all. Can you tell me the possible reasons please? Thank you
Hi what about vox, i tried with and without headset its not activated by my voice i really need to be close to mics of radio and headset. İt didnt change with the sensv level 1 to 9.
Am i doing something wrong?
Thank you for showing me how to get the damn battery cover off. I'll stop trying to jab a screwdriver in the empty holes. Lol
Haha cheers Alvin!
How long do the batteries last if your chatty?
Are they waterproof?
I just started watching this video.
So I don't know 8f you mentioned those or not.
Ty
Good Day, by any chance can this unit be used in VOX mode ? Im looking for a cheap solution as a small unit between two vehicles, turning VOX mode on both of them for 2 way communication between them. Ideally on the free / unlicensed bands. Any recommendations? If it can double as a DIY baby monitor..... would be another plus.
Nice little radio. I had to go back to the beginning of the video a couple of times as the first time, I thought I'd miss heard... I think you said it's .... £13, delivered?.... WTF! :-) ... at that price, I think we've got to the stage that they are 'throw-away' devices... i.e... if you happened to drop it in the canal while out and about, you'd just shrug, and order another one! ;-) Other than the points you raised about the battery and how it's fitted, I like the idea of the USB charging and programming.
As you highlighted... anyone who's used a Baofeng type radio before will be very familiar with the programming and operating. Little Radio... little price.... big win! ;-) 73
Price of a large pizza :-)
Sure is... but the radio is less fattening ;-)
Cheers mate! 13 quid is absolutely throw away you're right! Surpassed my expectations! Thansk as always for the comment! Very much welcomed. Best 73 to you and hope you're well.
I wouldn't sell mine for £13 Fred. Worth more to me. Some guy offered me £25 for my 3 year old UV-5R the other night at the pub and I couldn't do it haha
I don't know mate, the way Rog eats them!...
Youve put the battery in wrong the cable should go to the right not left, mine clip in perfectly
Did you try putting the battery leads under the battery? There is a cutout next to the connector.
can we make this sweep through frequencies rapidly like a spirit box?
Hi there I have absolutely no idea when it comes to this hobby so please forgive my ignorance, I have a question about this small T1, I'm off on a skiing trip and have purchased two of these to use on the mountain while away, one for me and one for my mate the idea was to use them as a walke talkie so we can communicate on the hill. After watching this review I'm thinking I've got the wrong equipment or have I. Any advice would help. Thanks
They'll be fine talking to eachother. THey'd need programming but, you're in the mountains so nobody would hear anyway so should be fine :) As long as you have clear line of sight. They wont go through rock :)
So easy to program using the correct cable that contains the programming chip.
Hi, I bought two of these but they dont transmit to each other, it shows transmiting but the other doesnt receive however it does receive normal FM radio. Does it need programing ot something? Thanks.
Wait so you ca not program the a frequency from the radio ??? What a shame thanks for letting me know
Hi Lewis. Interesting that you say you think they may have outsourced the manufacture of the T1. If you look on Baofeng's website the T1 doesn't exist. Hmmm, I wonder if it is an official product. Still bought one nevertheless.
I would think so Steve, it's definitely not an official Baofeng product, just another device sold under their name
Hello Sir Great video , how would you rate the battery life ?
Hey it's not bad!
Does it need to be programed to get to the big distances? What does programing do? Would thus radio be good for hiking?
If I bought 2 of them could I use them without going on a laptop to program them
Following
Sorry?
Can they connect with the baofeng uv-5 series?
Yes :)
Ringway Manchester but not in long range like 1-2kms? I have a pair of uv-5r's already and planning to buy this pair also to be used in roaf trip convoys. Thanks in advance mate.
hi have you idea were l can download the software for the baofeng t99 mini.. great videos and information
Which is ok for at home use? This one or the BF-T3? Thank you very much!
Hi Lewis. Great little video. My daughter does horseriding - if I bought two T1s and plugged the earphones into them, would we be able to speak to each other as she rides around the Horse Arena, (using VOX as she wouldn't be able to PTT as she is riding)? I only need a range of 100m, in direct line of sight.
There are some Two-Way comms units out there especially aimed at the Horse Training market that use Bluetooth, and I believe the quality is crystal clear and they are full duplex, but the prices are £150+ so out of my range (no pun intended...)
Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Just get one of these, it'll work fine. £150 is a ridiculous price
@@RingwayManchester Is it VOX though? She won't be able to take her hands off the reins.
I'm trying to descide between the BF-T1 and the UV-3+ ????
I'm studying for my foundation and have just purchased a UV-82 - I don't know a great deal about these radios yet.
I'm looking for a small radio as a backup to the UV-82 or just to use when travelling light but I'm not sure if I'll miss not having VHF and other functions the UV-3+ has that the BF-T1 hasn't.
I can get the BF-T1 for £10 and the UV-3+ for £13. Does the smaller size of the T1 make up for the loss of VHF frequencies ?
Help and Thanks :)
Go for the UV-3+. Optional antenna replacement, dual band, better display, open VFO.
Thanks for the quick response - I was hoping you'd say the 3+ :) subscribed :)
Cheers Steve :)
Hi great video, I’m interested in buying one. Do you need a licence in the UK to operate these ?
Yes you need one
@@RingwayManchester hello, just order 2 of these but didn't know about licence or anything.
Hello thanks for the review!!!
After I saw it I bought one of this BF T1 mini...but do you have any idea to put the function VOX on? I try in the menu VOX every number from 0 to 9 and nothing!!!
Help please!
Thanks!!!
if I want to receive only but not transmit, is there a setting for that or can I just leave the transmit frequency box blank. This will be for listening on our EMS pager frequency so don't want accidental transmit.
Nice review 👍
Thanks Danny
good afternoon, my name is anderson, i'm from brazil, i would like to program my baofeng t1 and i can't, there are days i am watching videos and i can't use, i have the dvd, the programming cable and i still couldn't, if you can help me
I have a GMRS license i just wanna ask if this device is legal to operate on gmrs frequencies if i program just for gmrs
What a pity it can only be programmed from a PC, I don’t own one ☹️
Get 1
You.. don’t...have...a....pc???
get a cheap used laptop, can pick one up for as little as £30 to do the job...
The newer version called T2 is locked to GMRS frequencies and does not need programming.
@@ruizhou9612 Thats handy to know! This has suddenly become the 'go to' cheap radio for out the box GMRS! thx...
Hi. Has anyone got the link to buy these? Looked on amazon and nothing. Thanks.
Does this transmit to a spy earpice ?
Hi I've bought these to use as walkie talkies but can I programme them for marine VHF? Tia
No you can’t they’re uhf
9:18 Relay? Having trouble finding more info on this one - what is this feature and how does it work? Thanks!
Same! I think this is used in the set that comes with a little base station. I've not got one though
Pleased it wasnt just me that struggled with the battery lol. We deffo get great value for money with these mate. Its funny u comparing it to a uv3 coz my uv3 is also very loud even on its lowest volume setting. Did u do the same as me and try and turn the torch to turn it on? Hahaha
Well i did on the un boxing video gary :-)
fredintheshed1 pleased it wasnt just me Fredy lol
Haha yeah silly design flaw! I turned the LED as a knob yeah haha still do when using it! Force of habit.
I bought the set with a programming cable but I always get "Abnormal Reading and Writing check connections are correct, or walkie talkie power supply is turned on"
Update. I tried programming by cranking the lead hard over in the socket and it worked. So there is either a wire off in the plug or just a crap connection to the radio. Lousy plug/socket.
Ah sorry to hear Phil, good you got it programmed though mate
The step will have options 5,00 6,25-10,00 12,50 20,00 25,00 ?
I’m new to this, but I’m looking to buy this T1. My question is, can I communicate with my friends Jeep CB?
Hi Buck, no you can't. The CB will be 27mhz. These are 400-470
Ok thanks
@@RingwayManchester Is there a Baofeng model that covers all the bands(PMR,CB,VHF) ? Thank you
@@Manosspan1 not that I know of pmr and vhf are close frequency etc wise but cb is on way different frequencies
Don’t tell Roger its not a true Baofeng whilst hes receiving his withdrawal therapy . Pirates, pirates, roody pirates!
Oh god I daren't! Who know what damage it could do
Are there any other radios with this size or form factor?
Stop moaning, they are £13 each lol a Chinese takeaway for two costs more
Haha who's moaning? These are great!
Great video, just discovered your channel and I love it... Cheers and keep up the great work... Colin FI043 73's
Thanks Colin!
Does anyone know how to activate VOX without going back and forth in the programming
Can we use them in Australia?
Hi mate, can this pick up airband frequency as I live 2 mins from Leeds Bradford airport and I'm wanting to buy a cheap scanner just to get me started cheers
Not air band no, Leeds UHF tower link will but nothing AM airband
You should lower your screen resolution when capturing to increase readability
I'll bear that in mind
Hi mate, I'm just wondering if this is compatible with a Baofeng uv5r? Cheers
hi yest it is
So you can´t switch from high power to low power in the radio or program channels with different power setting like in the UV5R?
It doesn't have low or high power, the UV5R can transmit at different wattage, but this radio only transmits at 1W