First United Tactical and Outdoors is hosted by David Pierce of South Texas. David is a highly experienced gun and outdoors enthusiasts. Everyone here at First United Tactical have unique talents in the outdoors which creates an uncompromised team educating each and every viewer. We will show you everything you need to know about hunting, fishing and proper equipment cleaning and care plus a bunch of funny stuff to keep you laughing and entertained.
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I just got my set of TIDRadio TD-H3's a couple days ago and have been playing with them with the stock antennas... and I'm thoroughly impressed with these tiny radios. I WISH they came with the GMRS 771 antennas, but mine was packaged with TD-771 antennas tuned for 120/300MHz. Kinda useless, unless you really want to listen to air band. The short antennas that came with my radios are also different than what you have, they say in the base that they are tuned for 400-480MHz. They seemed to perform ok...
I have a couple of those 400-480, which came with my H8 GMRS models. they do work extremely well! Yes, the 771 (even the 136/430) perform very well on GMRS. I believe you can order them at tidradio.com, if not, just get a Nagoya! Here's the link, and it will do everything you ever wanted a GMRS antenna to do! amzn.to/3UjymRw
I just received my Tidradio yesterday. Does anyone know if I can program the radio to talk to someone with a cb radio? Any info would be great. Thanks.
@Prosab-id6so Last I heard it was able to receive, but not transmit. Google to see what the "27mhz" frequencies are. You will k ow if you can transmit or not. I don't remember, but the radio may buzz or sound like an error sound while PTT is pressed. UT may have a newer version to download and allow it, but I'm not sure.
I googled TYT 9800 Unlock and got a lot of links. I used this page from Radioddity and it walked me through it step by step. Unlocked in GMRS it will push about 25W max, just so you know. I have talked to them, and they informed me that the db50 is just like it, dual band, but it pushes 40w on GMRS and UHF. I will be buying that one because 15W difference is a huge deal. I love my tyt, because it does 10m, and the db50 does not, so I will definately keep the tyt as a home base and the db50 will replace my truck radio, BTECH 50v2... Check out this link for the unlock: www.radioddity.com/blogs/all/th-9800-unlock
@NickBEADG You can only hear analog, which some local smaller towns are still analog. It all depends on where you live. Big cities are P25 digital these days and these radios will not pick up P25. Google your town or cities municipal radio frequencies. They are all public online.
All of the Baofengs (except my 5RH) will compare very similar on transmit and receive. This video is a GRMS only radio, and the 17R Pro is a Dual Band (UHF/VHF), but I'm sure can also be unlocked to run GMRS. The 17R Pro has GPS (with other Baofeng users), which is pretty cool. The 5G Pro is a simple, very compact radio, that performs very well. It really depends on what your needs are. I've had a BTECH GMRS Pro with GPS, but it doesn't matter unless all of you have have it and are all out hiking or camping seperate from each other. If you don't do things like that, GPS doesn't matter. The size of the 17R Pro is larger though. To give you a quick summary, the 17R is a HAM radio and this 5G Pro is a GMRS radio. Both will receive a large number of frequencies and talk very well. But, the 17R is able to transmit on 2m/70cm bands, IF you have a HAM license....
These GMRS radio videos are so excellent. Thank you. For shits and giggles, can you use the signal stick dual band which is longer? You would think it would change the performance sum by what I don't know. Sure would appreciate that. Thank you.
I have been getting a lot of requests actually for that longer Signal Stick. It's the one that you can twist up like a pretzel. Yes, I have one on the way and I will definately be doing some videos!!
Thank you for these videos. They are awesome. You have the comments turned off on the antenna shootout one. But I would like to ask, next time you do an antenna shootout, or Range test, can you use a signal stick? I hear really good things about them. Thank you.
@mrsmith324 I use a Signal Stick 440, which is the short one in a lot of videos. I need to order the normal long one that twists around. I will definitely get one and start using it in videos also. Thanks!
@@FirstUnitedTactical / Thank you for getting back to me, the list I was referring to is the list you showed in the vid ,the s#it hits the fan scanner programing chart, I found it on the BSR and downloaded it .But thanks just the same and thanks for all the knowledge. I watch all your videos.
@@FirstUnitedTactical Hello First United tactical . I have a problem with the UV9GX and I'm thinking you may have the answer . I'm getting a FRQ OVER ( I think that is frequency overload ) while trying to transmit to another radio that I own ( a Yaesu VX-6 ) and I have no problem transmitting to the UV9GX however when I attempt transmitting too the Yaesu VX6 I get the FRQ OVER on the screen .I thought since the radios were in the same room that could be the problem, so I went outside like 50 yards away I get the same. Do you have any idea what the issue maybe? Thanks
@jamesmcfarland2636 Oh yes. When you get a higher quality radio it actually sends more of the 5w onto the frequency you are transmitting on. Some of the lower quality radios send out 5w, but it may only be 3w on the desired frequency, and 1w on the two frequencies upper and lower. For example: a lower quality radio "may" send out 3w on 462.625, and 1w on 462.600 and 1w on 462.650. If the receiving radio is on 462.625, they may only hear 3w of your tranmission. With a higher quality radio, like Wouxun, Midland, etc..., you are sending out more of a solid wattage on that particular channel. You get what you pay for, and it receives a better signal as well. Hope that makes sense.
@jamesmcfarland2636 go to Google and type in gmrs Wattage chart. FRS and GMRS share the same frequencies. The only difference is the wattage allowed when using them. FRS is like the camping walkie talkies you buy for $29 pair. GMRS radios are more powerful, and also able to talk on repeaters to be able to reach 50 miles or so in transmitting. You don't need a license for FRS, but you do need one for GMRS.
@FirstUnitedTactical those sell as grms but they really aren't than ? Sorry I'm asking so much, very limited info on it on Google, I think I got it now looking again.whats the range on these without a repeater if I had 2 ?
@jamesmcfarland2636 The Wouxun KG-UV9GX is a true GMRS radio. The main "way" it is a gmrs radio is because it is "repeater capable". FRS radios are not repeater capable, and they are capped off at 2w I believe. Anytime you see a radio that says channels 1-22 and repeater channels 23-30, you know it's a true GMRS radio. It's easy to get a license to transmit through the FCC, and it's good for 10 years, plus good for your entire family. No test, just credit card to FCC for $35 and your good in about 24 hours. I will look up the repeaters in your area. What city and state are you in?
@thomasthewatchman I've tried (and videoed) the 440 which is that 6" UHF antenna. It's pretty good.... I keep telling myself to get that long one that can twist, but I just keep finding other cool things to buy!
@@FirstUnitedTacticalit’s great if you’re using a DMR that maybe does both ham and GMRS! But I haven’t noticed a difference in GMRS between the long and short one
@thomasthewatchman Good to know because I was worried I would waste my money on the long one. I will order one tomorrow and do a quick field test with it! Are you using that 5RM with it or a different one? I sent you an email earlier.
@@FirstUnitedTactical I replied about 15 mins ago :) I’ve got a bunch of the long signal stuffs. And two shorts. For GMRS my main 3 are 935G plus, HA1G, Tid H3. And they all work great with it! Would be a cool video to compare the two lengths for GMRS. My biggest complaint with the signal stuff is the one is so long haha. But it’s truly and totally reliable and I trust it over all others.
@thomasthewatchman Appreciate it Watch Guru! I forgot to show a Pic or talk about my antenna. Tram 1486 UHF. (2nd oldest video I made). I am going to make another specific video for that GoldenMate, AND I'm ordering the Radioddity DB50 to replace the truck BTECH 50v2 soon.
Another option would be a solar generator. Most of them have a 24 volt lithium ion phosphate battery with a regulated 13.8 volt power outlet and inverter. Most can function as a UPS and of course offer solar charging capability. Which may not be that big a deal in a hurricane when there’s no sun. You basically choose what size inverter you want. The one I’ve seen has a 2400 watt inverter witha 2400 watt hour battery. So when you’re using the 13.8 V power outlet it is direct DC. The inverter can be utilized or left turned off.
@diy_smith Man, a 2400 WH battery is insane! I looked at different ones like 4Patriot and others no name brands on Amazon before this setup. I love the idea of a solar panel to charge the power source, but that entire setup costs more than this setup. After it's all said and done, a solar setup with inverter generator would be better. You live and learn! Thanks for the info bud!
I have the H-3 and I just got the Smiley 5/8 antenna, I noticed that there is a gap where the antenna screws into the radio. The antenna came with what looks like a rubber washer and a black coned shaped adapter of some kind. I noticed on your video that when you tested the H-3 you didn’t have that black cone thing on yours. My question is, how and when should I use the washer or the black cone thing, sorry not sure exactly what it’s called.
@22272480 I always have the "cone" on when I'm in the real world. During testing I'm swapping antennas so much I leave it off so I don't lose it. Always keep it on and it will prevent corrosion on the terminal. I don't need a washer on either Wouxun, or either Tid. Just the cone should be good.
I just bought a full bundled set of Tidradio TD-H3. Comes with 2 radios, 4 batteries, 2 chargers, 4 antennas, and 2 programming cables, $80+ on Amazon. Receives 8 bands and will also transmit on any frequency you can unlock. 😎
uhm... why not just run the radio on the 12v battery you have vs using a 12v to 110v inverter, to then go from a 110v to DC power supply -- losing efficiency along the way. I just run my radio off the 12v+ LifePo4 battery 👍
@Novoworks You need a 110 switching supply to provide 13.8+ volts required by the radio. You can receive all day long with the normal 12v, but it won't transmit properly. That would be easy, but it requires more power that a 12v supply. I used to think the exact same thing until I actually did it without the BTECH supply, and it wouldn't even key up. (That was on 15-30 at 50w).
@Novoworks you're right, a buck converter would do the trick. We have always had switching supplies and that's just what I've stuck with. I used to have a true variable supply, but when I would transmit on 50w, it would drop, so when I turned it up, at rest the radio would be higher and I didn't want to cause damage. That's why I just stick with this one. There's always ways around things, especially in this industry.
My 1st H3 went out in flames while charging, replacement radio doesn't transmit at all. TID refusing to send the replacement, advising me to put the battery of replacement radio to 1st radio (one that burned out in flames). Tragi-Comedy...
@grandic2 You have the winner bad experience! There were some bad ones in their first runs, but they are all better now. I got two bad ones in the beginning as well, but I understand it was a 1st generation just like their H8 models. After the bugs are worked out (and all fires extinguished!) They work great.... I haven't had anyone comment on H3's like that tho! Try a Wouxun KG-UV9Gx or PX. Those rock....., but $200....
@@FirstUnitedTactical Yes, I guess I was unlucky, though TIDRADIO goes great lengths to hush the negative comments, and they are getting deleted quickly because most of the "honest reviewers" are their affiliates. No need for $200 radio, I owned 5 different Baofengs, never had any issues with any of them, now I use 4 Quanshegs UV k5 (8), none of the issues ever, and cheaper than H3. Nothing to do with the price. I was able to use H3 for one day on first charge, and second charge, battery charging controller circuit was a culprit of fire. Started to feel burning plastic smell after 20 minutes charging, I didn't know what is it, came back from outside, was walking my dog, started looking in the kitchen, around the stove, finally, I literally saw the radio burning. If I wasn't working from home that day, my house would be gone now. Insane.
@morgangaushell9414 I really appreciate it! I'm putting one together this weekend about emergency power supply. We own a small cottage airbnb on the TX coast that got hit by Hurricane Beryl. While there we had no power or cell service (sketchy texting only) so I broke out the gear for emergency communication! I will try to make it enjoyable and a hood learning experience! Thanks again bud!
Ok, all I have is a laptop. On my Tidradio HR-3(I also found the Flint repeater at 462.725, tone at 141.3 HZ), I went to #32 on the menu to change the tone. It wouldn’t change…. It says 1750HZ….
If you are going to buy a radio, you need to know that sometimes, the antenna supplied is not suitable for the band you will use. You need to know if the antenna will harm (overheat the transmitter parts)your radio, before using it. Testing antennas is easy, with an SWR meter or a NanoVNA. Yes, test gear costs more than some radios, but will last for many years. My Welz SP-350 SWR meter is about 40 years old and still works great.
ive had great luck with signal sticks. both sizes close to gmrs. i have another super stick coming in to test with my RA89 which I'm interested in because of its noise cancellation. my h3 is very impressive with the 440 SS and i never really tried anything bigger because i figured it didn't have the ground plane to accommodate a longer antenna but maybe I'm wrong
@@allenlark The 440 is an awesome little antenna. It performs well on all of my radios, but sometimes it's not the best. However, Signal Stick makes a great antenna. Have you seen the newer videos with the better aftermarket antennas?
I have the Tidradio H-3. I purchased the Nagoya long antenna, and still haven’t made a contact yet. It has pretty good “ears”. But doesn’t seem to get out.. Repeater or not…
@Mgoblu87 That is extremely odd. What kind of terrain are you in? City, thick woods? I can easily hit my repeater 29 miles away, inside my shop. There us about 10 miles of farm, and the rest is thick congested city with neighborhoods everywhere. I do most of these videos at 8 miles away from my house, going through primarily farm land, but also through trees and a small city with lots of power lines. How far are you trying to talk simplex, and how far is the repeater from you? If you are trying to hit the repeater, make sure you have the correct TX CTCSS tone, ot it will never work.
@@FirstUnitedTactical I’m ina town in Flushing, Michigan. There are trees, but, it’s a subdivision. The repeater, from what I’m told is about six/seven miles away, on top of a hospital in Flint, Michigan. So, I don’t know if I’m doing something wrong or what….
Wouxun kg805. Has the best tuner because it's so simple. Put it up to the expensive 200 wouxun radio. It will beat it. I dare you to show me it won't be the best.
@legallimitoutdoors9917 The description says it was my first video and I've learned a lot since then. There were a lot worse things I did compared to being close to my truck....
@@FirstUnitedTactical bla bla bla... anyone That knows how to run a hand held ham radio or gmrs should all know this... About staying clear And back up from your vehicle
Use split ctcss tones on simplex cures loop around Base simplex frequency Base tx tone 6 Base rx tone 3 Mobile/hts simplex frequency Mobile tx tone 3 Mobile rx tone 6 Now youll have semi duplex via sub tones on simplex! Stops loop around when close up!
I have a Red Rock Rambler 16 L sling bag I've been using for about five years, amazing how much some things have gone up in price over the years. Sling bags have lots of versatility depending on what you want to use them for. Their size is a good alternative to carrying a lot of good essentials items without having to strap on a full size pack.
@DavidKeasey Well it's Rx only, but yes it works. When I go into San Antonio I put it on the control tower and you can hear Depart and Arrival. Plus, I can hear Medical helicopters on 123.xxx.
@joshuamorin2762 Yep! They used to be 19.99, but cost of living I guess. I have 3 all together, worn out. My new one, that 3V is baaaaaad!!!!! Check it out if you're looking for another.
@joshuamorin2762 Yep! They used to be 19.99, but cost of living I guess. I have 3 all together, worn out. My new one, that 3V is baaaaaad!!!!! Check it out if you're looking for another.
No thanks! One thing about most, if not all Chinese radios is that they have no ext. DC jacks. Can't run them from your vehicle' s battery/alternator. Nor could run them from a back up battery in your home. I have a Duracell 9Ah AGM battery in my bedroom that I can hook up to my Yaesus, my Kenwood and even my old Radio Shack HTX-202. I just have different size barrel adaptor connectors that I can quickly switch out to run any of my radios, except for a couple of Baofengs someone gave me. They don't have external power jacks, so you use their batteries only. Hams care a lot about the ability to run things in an emergency, different world from GMRS but I'm not knocking GMRS. I plan to get a GMRS license because I'm not dumb. And air band does not move me because I have at least nine radios of many different types (including ham transceivers) that get air band.
@markr.1984 The extended batteries for the UV5R's are capable of USB charging, and all accessories for the 5 series are compatible as well. No one would ever try to compare a Yaesu or Kenwood to a $34 radio, as I'm sure you were not suggesting that. I talk to HAMs and GMRS guys all the time, and around here, everyone talks on our GMRS repeaters. It's easy to get, cheap on the wallet and even the veteran Extra Class guys know. Also, around here, everyone is friendly and helps each other as much as they can. It's a good solid area for communication and knowledge. No one puts anyone down because we don't know if a cheap Chinese radio is all "that newbie" can afford. Don't forget that most of the GMRS guys coming on board have never even had CB's before, and don't know it actually stands for Constantly Broke. They will learn in their own time, but until then, we all encourage folks to get any radio, and start listening. Obviously get a license if they want to join in... Have a good night.
These newer Baofeng radios have USB-C, meaning that with the $5.00 adapter you just plug it into the cigarette lighter. However most new cars have the USB receptacle. Better, all cell phones have a USB receptacle. There are many ways to charge USB radios.
@@allenlark I have lots of testing videos with different setups. This is a good one: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uasQPndSeyw.htmlsi=v-H-ogTohM08KtcD
Is the TD-771 factory antenna 15.12 inch for Airband or is it also tuned for GMRS frequencies? It’s indicated on the antenna 120/300 MHz. I’m confused. 771 is usually reserved for VHF/UHF but description in the kit states it’s an Airband antenna.
@nunosapunso6239 correct. It's an hairband antenna. It's longer than a typical 771 tuned for gmrs. It won't talk far on gmrs if you try it. The swr is through the roof...
You are correct. I have 4 H3's which 2 of them are faulty from the beginning shipments. My other two rock... Most of my antenna test videos from past are used with an H3. You have more options with an H3, but there are some people that absolutely dispise Tidradio, and the 5G Pro is their alternative. For a true emergency situation, the H3 will get you more communication.
@jdock32778 The bad are all done with. No more have been shipped out that I've heard. They have also had 4 or 5 updates since then, which fix most issues. 1 of mine wouldn't hold a charge, and the 2nd would not allow firmware updates, and it would not transmit over 3w. If you purchase bow, you are getting a solid radio. There's coupons codes in my descriptions on videos if you want to save 10%.
I'm not too sure if I should give it out because it's for his customers that buy these radios. But, towards the bottom of the page where this radio is is where you will find different options for programming. It's one of those website links. Bettersaferadio.com, and then click either the UV9Gx or the UV9Px radio. Scroll down.
I'm not sure what you mean. You have English, Chinese, or OFF. If you have it on English, yes you will hear a slight Chinese accent. But you can turn on and off voice, key beep, and all that annoying stuff.
@@FirstUnitedTactical the voice prompts actually help me out, as a visually impaired person. I was hoping that it did have Voice prompts, and I’m glad to hear that it did. I’m simply asking, does this radio read the menus at all? Thanks very much.
@@FirstUnitedTactical do you have to press confirm, or enter, before it does this, or do you just arrow down, and the voice will tell you the different menu options? Thanks for any assistance. I really do appreciate it.
@shaunteckno I don't have the radio in front if me but I will try to remember. Press MENU, press up arrow or down arrow to the VOICE option. Press MENU again to make a selection. Use the up and down arrows to scroll through English, Chinese, or Off. Press MENU again to store that selection. Press END or red button to leave MENU. The radio comes with the voice already on, and in English. This will help you out!
Of course most State and local police and emergency organizations use trunking. Plus many including fire are using 800mhz , not listed to scan. Over the years I found most of the interesting bands are this way.
It really depends on where you are also. All of San Antonio, and most of our surrounding metro cities are 154.xxx VHF and anyone can listen. My specific FD is on P25, but there are a ton of different departments that can be heard. But, it all depends on where you are....
Hey bud!!!!! How have yall been up there? I've been seeing record heat in the North, but jot sure if it's Boston area. If so, please stay safe! In Chirp, use the UV5R profile to program.
Interesting what would make the smiley not work the same on baofeng. I mean it's the same grms freq. Can a radio be tuned to using only using a certain wavelength. Can't imagine, but then I'm not an expert at all on this stuff.
@marke3218 Ya know, I think the same as you on this topic, but I've seen it in a lot of the testing I do. I always take multiple antennas and radios out on each test just to play around, and some just don't play well with others it seems.
Oh yeah. We've had some pretty rough springtime storms here also. No tornadoes or anything, but definitely some 50-60 mph gusts with steady 20-30. I have it mounted to (3) 8' long chain link fence top rails, which is secured to the eave of my house about half way up. Just at the base of the antenna there are 2 holes on the mount. I have 3 guide wires keeping the top tight. It's still solid and still holding at 1:0 and 1:1 SWR on GMRS. It also receives 2m/70cm excellent. About 6p Central time I can hear guys talking back and forth from North Carolina to California on 2m channel 5. Every now and then during a VHF scan I can hear people in Canada. My "base" radio is a TYT-9800D Plus that's unlocked for GMRS also. I get a lot of comments on other videos about my setup, which I will do an indepth video on everything I have at home and the accessories this summer.
