Thanks, I really appreciate the info. I've been a ham for over 40 years and my wife for over 20 years, but for the kind of comms we need (around the farm or if she's doing a birdwatching hike while I'm doing a POTA operation) we've found FRS to be more convenient. Except... we've run into range issues with FRS so decided to try GMRS. I was pleasantly surprised at how inexpensive some of the HTs are (a single radio can be cheaper than the GMRS license!). We decided to go with the UV-5G Plus for now and it's working well for us. Nice to know that there are other not too expensive options available if we want to try something else.
I have both of the UV5R's and the TD-H3. They all do the job, but I recommend the H3 for the Bluetooth alone! You can get one for about $10 more with a 2nd battery and an AM antenna. There is also custom firmware for it now. 😁 You CAN program the UV5R's via Bluetooth with TIDRadio's BL1 however currently ODMaster doesn"t program airband on those radios. I actually just ordered the HA1G on Friday. Amazon's Black Friday week has them in at $30 with a programming cable (same one for most of Retevis waterproof radios) that alone makes it worth it! But word of caution for anyone looking to buy, they are currently Out of Stock so if you order one, you're going to have a bit of a wait. Mine went from arriving Monday to arriving next Saturday, and current estimates are 12/10-12/11 Hopefully more come in before then.
Would have been nice to have it in the title, so I didn't have to Google it, but for the benefit of any other newbs: "HT" = "Handheld Transceiver". As to the "CPS" he mentions early on, I'm not sure. Maybe "Customer Programming Software"?
The UV-15 Pro is a ham radio so not good for a first GMRS radio. The GM-15 Pro is OK but I like the GM 21 better. It's mostly about style. The H3 and H8 GMRS radios are also good choices.
BAOFENG GM-15 Pro GMRS Handheld Radio 8W Long Range Walkie Talkie NOAA Weather Receiver and Scan Rechargeable GMRS Repeater Capable Two Way Radio with USB-C Charger. Am I missing something it says GMRS radio?
Hi, in your first post, you mentioned the UV-15. Different radio, as I said. The GM15 Pro would be a good choice. I've reviewed that radio. Take a look to learn more. Cheers and thanks for watching.
Thanks, I really appreciate the info. I've been a ham for over 40 years and my wife for over 20 years, but for the kind of comms we need (around the farm or if she's doing a birdwatching hike while I'm doing a POTA operation) we've found FRS to be more convenient. Except... we've run into range issues with FRS so decided to try GMRS. I was pleasantly surprised at how inexpensive some of the HTs are (a single radio can be cheaper than the GMRS license!). We decided to go with the UV-5G Plus for now and it's working well for us. Nice to know that there are other not too expensive options available if we want to try something else.
For your situation, you might consider Meshtastic. A couple of Seeed Studio Sensecap T1000e nodes should work great for you.
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Good video thank you.
I have both of the UV5R's and the TD-H3. They all do the job, but I recommend the H3 for the Bluetooth alone! You can get one for about $10 more with a 2nd battery and an AM antenna. There is also custom firmware for it now. 😁
You CAN program the UV5R's via Bluetooth with TIDRadio's BL1 however currently ODMaster doesn"t program airband on those radios.
I actually just ordered the HA1G on Friday. Amazon's Black Friday week has them in at $30 with a programming cable (same one for most of Retevis waterproof radios) that alone makes it worth it!
But word of caution for anyone looking to buy, they are currently Out of Stock so if you order one, you're going to have a bit of a wait. Mine went from arriving Monday to arriving next Saturday, and current estimates are 12/10-12/11
Hopefully more come in before then.
Thanks for sharing your experience! Cheers.
Would have been nice to have it in the title, so I didn't have to Google it, but for the benefit of any other newbs: "HT" = "Handheld Transceiver".
As to the "CPS" he mentions early on, I'm not sure. Maybe "Customer Programming Software"?
Good video and thank you much. 😊
Thanks for watching!
Where do you see fit the Baofeng UV15 Pro & would you recommend as a first radio or options on the list.
The UV-15 Pro is a ham radio so not good for a first GMRS radio. The GM-15 Pro is OK but I like the GM 21 better. It's mostly about style. The H3 and H8 GMRS radios are also good choices.
BAOFENG GM-15 Pro GMRS Handheld Radio 8W Long Range Walkie Talkie NOAA Weather Receiver and Scan Rechargeable GMRS Repeater Capable Two Way Radio with USB-C Charger. Am I missing something it says GMRS radio?
Hi, in your first post, you mentioned the UV-15. Different radio, as I said. The GM15 Pro would be a good choice. I've reviewed that radio. Take a look to learn more. Cheers and thanks for watching.