I have 1pr of FRS. A second set that can do both FRS and GMRS with a base unit that can also do both... Then there are the CBS and multiple ham radios... Now to set up a radio group for my area...
Grey and Mrs Grey this test was very well done. Grey you looked surprised to hear Russian was it just at that moment you realized those are not secure network. Thanks 🙏❤️🙏
Thanks, Linda. The Russian thing was a bit of a surprise, lol 😆 the majority of all walkies are far from secure. Some manufacturers claim that they are, but the couple of HAM guys I know sat they are not. Encryption is possible, but some say it's illegal, lol. I'm no expert in this field. We have learned over the years not to use any identifying info and use call signs and so on. I've heard Spanish on some of my gmrs radios but never Russian. It's very intriguing, to say the least. God bless and have a blessed evening. 😊 🙏
Grey they have the no code amateur radio licence, with my handy talkie and my repeater I can reach my whole state. The repeater is linked.These radios look like the perfect option for non ham operation.
Really, that's awesome. You should send me an email in regards to some good equipment. I've been tinkering around for about a year with UV-5rs and other options, but I've been really interested in DMR's as of late.
Thanks Grey and Mrs. Grey!❤ No emergency communication ability at all except to walk to a neighbor's house, and I know zilch about radios. Will look at this company for something a little less expensive. Beautiful scenery there, no palm trees in Michigan!😊
Evening Grey. Good review. Radios and communication is not something I have skimped on. That's not to say I haven't saved a dollar or two along the way, but never skipped on quality. Sure all of us like a longer distance in transmission, but sometimes, some situations, long distances may be detrimental to safety. ( You never know who has what and are listening in from down the road )
I was reading the specs in the description they seem pretty solid for grab and go comms, on their website they have a lot of nifty options including your own repeater and car systems as well. thanks for sharing Grey!
If anyone wants to turn off the CTCSS privacy tones in their #RetevisNR30, you can do it manually without using the software. This will allow you to hear others when they are transmitting. The following is the procedure: 1) Turn radio off 2) Press transmit and the little button with (2) nubs below the transmit button at the same time 3) While holding those buttons down, turn the radio on (it will make the 'on' sound) but keep holding those buttons until you hear a beep. Release the two buttons. 4) At this point all the privacy tones will be disabled until you repeat this same process to turn them back on. 5) Basically it is the same as selecting or de-selecting the checkbox in the software 6) Hope this helps
Thanks so much for contributing to this video! 😁👍 I'm sure folks will find this helpful. The company itself only asked me to do a distance test. I've learned a lot more about these radios via other youtube videos.
@@GreyManPrepping the wife and I found we can comm 12miles from our place into town where she works. The signal broke down a bit at 9miles when transmitting inside the car, but when she got out at 12miles it was crystal clear. We are approx 150’ higher than town with a couple small hills in the way…high desert 4600’
I have a pair of midlands as well, I r4eally like them but their battery life in uses is not the best. I like to see how the midlands distance does vs these or other GMRS radios you may have. Being GMRS is one of the most common radio handset on the market.
Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Grey! I enjoy and trust hands on reviews. I would be interested in a review that had more higher structures such as, buildings, mountains/hills, and trees 60+ feet tall. You might already have that info. You are spot on when it comes to having a pre-determined lingo, etc.
I'm planning a suburban downtown test with a few of the walkies I have. I just have to wait til sometime in June where as the wife will be off for a couple of weeks and can assist me. 😁
Another thing to consider using the radio insidethe vehicle can greatly reduce the signal gettingout of the vehicle... Basically in a faraday cage so to speak...
I'm working on a few things with some local HAM operators they have given me some great ideas with license and non-license options. I'll eventually share the material with you folks once I get my preferred setup. Outside of things like the UV-5RS and so on.
Hey Grey those look good! We have a pr of the midland type but I wonder how they would do in more of a city type test? I should take my hubby out and give ours a try too Thanks Grey!
If I heard your voice, I’d look for you.😆 Da plane! Da plane! This was a fun one. Wondering if you were in a situation that required silence, does it have ports for ear phones? I live in the suburbs so I’d like to know how they would do in a housing track . Thx Wonderful Greys. Much love ❤
🤣🤣 Thank you. Yeah, they have a port for accessories like ears & mics. I'll have to go into town one of these days and play around with a few options and see which sets fair the best. 😁
Grey we live on about 10 acres or so how well do you think these or radios like these would work? Something we are lack here is ways to communicate during emergencies or general use.
These would work, 10 acres is roughly about 1/2 mile. I'd suggest setting up a homebsse and then getting several handheld for yourself, family and friends. So everyone is on the same system and everyone can grab a radio when heading out the door and stay in touch, especially during emergencies or troubling times. 😁👍
@stephenszabo2361 Agreed! I've seen various websites and RU-vid videos, some say 5W others 10W. If they have 2 different variations, they should make that clear.
I can put a list together for you if you'd like. Just shoot me over an email. I'll send over several options ranging in different price points and capabilities.
According to their website, it's a 5watt 🤷 www.retevis.com/nr30-5-watt-waterproof-gmrs-radio-with-g-shape-ear-earpiece-us?srsltid=AfmBOoqIRG1f4aXhkKz75lJnOeTaEwsQdW5vBwFrQ6r01r2kTeFbB7xW
@GreyManPrepping that's odd... because it does say that....but when you look at the specs, it says 10 watts... and even other youtubers tested to 8.6 watts....I have a uv5x(grms).. but I want a much simpler radio that even my wife can use...that is really good in urban as well at open areas.
