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Review of Baofeng GT-5TP 2m/70cm Handheld Radio 

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@Ronparks1378
@Ronparks1378 7 лет назад
Thanks, Dave! I have BF-F8HP... the other 8-watt handheld that came out at about the same time as this one I got it before I took my test (I took and passed the Technician and General test) I only listened but it helped know who to talk to on the local repeater when I got my ticket. I now have a Yaesu FT 7900R for my base VHF/UHF rig and an Icom 7300 for my HF rig. I purchased a power adapter for the handheld and an adapter that adapts a PL259 to the radio's SMA adapter. I got a speaker microphone, a magnetic base loaded mobile antenna (also Baofeng and inexpensive) and, for now, use it as my mobile VHF/UHF rig. It works better than I ever imagined it would and my local repeater friends are surprised that I do so well with that rig. The thing had me pulling my hair out a few times at first but it made me learn and now I find it easy to use and program (with CHIRP). I'm glad I got it and they were just $42 on special at Amazon last week so, heck I got another one!
@levicaddell1077
@levicaddell1077 8 лет назад
Dave... Can't get your poll to run from my tablet.... so just a couple of quick comments.. First, this is an excellent review. Your reviews are always helpful. Thanks! Second, The radio seems nice, but based on your review I will stick with my Baeofang UV-5R. The only advantage this one seems to have is a little extra power. For me the extra power is a bit of a concern that close to my head or my grand daughters. If you are using it inside of a car with an external antenna the extra power might come in handy. Price point - you can get two UV-5Rs for the price of this one - just sayjng. BTW: A programming cable is a real blessing.... lol Thanks again and "73" - K8LMC
@Cephas049
@Cephas049 5 лет назад
I bought the Baofeng UV-5RTP, which appears to be essentially the same with the exception of the PPT button. ON the 5RTP it is only a single push, not the dual push like on the GT-5TP. I like your presentations because they are good, clear, and concise. I have had the 5RTP about 10 days, so I learned a lot today from this video in helping me use my 5RTP. I've only had my license, KE0WKN, since August 2nd, so I'm pretty new at this even though I'm quickly hurtling towards 70 years young. I believe the alarm feature is a handy feature for disabled people like me and for women and any person of small stature. I was assaulted in 2009, and an alarm would have been welcome ... a gun would have also been welcome, which is why I had my first two concealed carry firearms by the end of that week. Yesterday I received my SWR meter, so I'm going to check the output of my radio, which was advertised at 8, 5, & 1 watt; the manual says 8, 4, & 1 watts. The UV-5R and it's variants all have a button to switch between VFO and MR modes, and a button to switch between transmitting on the top or bottom frequency in the display. I also have the UV-5R that I bought several years ago when I was thinking about going HAM, and I have four UV-5R+ units that I bought for my vehicles. My wife, who isn't interested in HAM radio, yet, frequently travels between grandkids through hilly country where cell phone coverage is sketchy. Kansas has a system of repeaters that are tied together to cover most of the state, especially in the hilly northern part of the state, so I want her to have a radio she can reach home in an emergency. The think I like most about your channel is that you are interested in transmitting information, not with impressing us with how much more you know that us mere peons; there are far too many of those channels. You also assume that a great many of us are beginners, but you don't talk down to us. Thank you. I look forward to your video on programming with the cord. I will check your other videos to see if you have something on programming the UV-5R and its variants. I made a comment recently that I had assumed a new identity, KE0WKN; I attended an informal meeting of the now defunct Great Bend AR group on Saturday morning and realized that I did have a new identity when several members were talking about old members by their call signs rather than their names. "73". KE0WKN.
@raylaux8295
@raylaux8295 Год назад
These will TX on MURS/GMRS and 1.25m with a change in Chirp. Use Radioddity UV-82X3.
@HamRadioCrashCourse
@HamRadioCrashCourse 8 лет назад
I've had to use VOX in a pinch for APRS from my phone. Not optimal, but works.
@Happy_Free_Time
@Happy_Free_Time 5 лет назад
Haha I just came here from your live stream where you demonstrated APRS via VOX. (PS. Loved it)
@rickyc664
@rickyc664 5 лет назад
Great review, you confirmed 2 things about the radio for me, first how to switch between channel and frequency mode, which I'm not crazy about, and whether a person actually needed to input the offset and -/+ into the radio, or just the receive/transmit frequencies. Wish all reviews were as concise as yours. THANK YOU!
@dougearnest7590
@dougearnest7590 13 дней назад
I'm a tad late for the poll, but seein' as how I just got a Chicom GT-5TP I can say the video was very helpful.
@pmadeira
@pmadeira 3 года назад
Most useful, thanks for the explanation! Not a really first radio, for talking to the community (CB) but to use as stated, to another equal radio.
@k5wxp22
@k5wxp22 8 лет назад
Hi Dave, I enjoyed the video. There are so many different models out there, it's hard to tell the differences between them. Videos like yours really help to distinguish differences between manufacturers and models. Regarding the PTT button... I set the top and bottom displayed frequencies to be the same when I am transmitting. That way, there's no way to goof up! I just switch it back to a 2m and 70cm repeater for monitoring. 73, Brett
@davecasler
@davecasler 8 лет назад
Brett, thanks for the tip. 73
@thezapacitul
@thezapacitul 7 лет назад
Yaesu VX-6R has a light and had it since 2005 when it was released :) it is a great idea and Yaesu came up with it first :)
@davecasler
@davecasler 7 лет назад
Thanks for the information. It certainly is a good idea. I think all handhelds should have a flashlight built in
@GodschildinNC
@GodschildinNC 6 лет назад
Thanks Dave!! I am going to do some more research on the GT3TP III, but it is looking better than the 5TP. To many little quirky things with this radio
@stephenwilliams5201
@stephenwilliams5201 4 года назад
Finally got a pair so far. Programing is daft. Got a inspiration. I had the computer print out spread sheets with the categories needed to set up radio. Works well at 50 lines in each page. . VOX .. The old man that slept. And had vox set on. was heard around the world. Re Programing is like putting blinders on your horse. KEEPING THE RADIO. ON THE Straight AND NARROW.
@MoreheadFire
@MoreheadFire 5 лет назад
A little tip for putting the straps on these: Use one of those blue looped floss threaders from the pharmacy to pass through the tiny hole on the radio then pull the strap lead back through with the floss threader.
@davecasler
@davecasler 5 лет назад
Thanks for the tip!
@rmz1661
@rmz1661 5 лет назад
Great review and setup guide. Thanks for the upload Dave :)
@richard180961
@richard180961 2 года назад
Thanks for the review, I found it surprising that one had to turn the radio ON/OFF to change the Frequency & Channel mode, quite inconvenient. I have today received my first Baofeng radio. Model No: UVS9T and has VFO/MR button which easily can change the mode. I have been unable to get the Chirp software to work with this radio. The default windows 10 driver is installed using com port No:4 I have not installed any software from the accompanying disk as most of it is in Chinese. I believe that the sockets on the side of the radio may be faulty, as I do not get any audio from the earpiece, I understand that the radio communicates with the PC Via audio to serial which may explain why there is no communication between the radio & Chirp when using the comms cable
@DarrenWetherilt
@DarrenWetherilt 6 лет назад
The audio on that Kenwood is gorgeous!
@davecasler
@davecasler 6 лет назад
It is. I like it much better. I think the Baofeng audio is harsh.
@ChristianAntonsen
@ChristianAntonsen 7 лет назад
Thank you for a very good review. I was actually wondering how this one compares to the old UV-5R. Except for the obvious dual PTT and 8W, is there any difference? Again, thanks for easy to follow, good review! -73 de LB3OH.
@davecasler
@davecasler 7 лет назад
I wish I could answer. I have so little experience with the Baofeng line (other than owning some) that I can't provide definitive comparison information. 73, Dave
@ethanmario6062
@ethanmario6062 3 года назад
instablaster
@HandleTurner
@HandleTurner 5 лет назад
This is a great review, much appreciated.
@policyprogrammer
@policyprogrammer 8 лет назад
Thanks for the review, David. I think the one critical bit I wish you had covered was sort of "why does this model exist?" That is, what makes it better/different from the other Baofeng's that we've all come to know. I have had UV-5R as well as one or two 8W units. The 8W units all failed quickly, but the cheapie UV-5R is still going. I've disassembled all these radios, too, and they all have very similar circuit boards and layouts -- so they are definitely of a family. So that begs the question: is the GT-5TP really difference, and, if so, how?
@davecasler
@davecasler 8 лет назад
I share your thinking. These Chinese radios have so much in common. I don't know why they update models so quickly, or at least update the model number. They have a long way to go to understand the American market. I'm not so much of a VHF guy--I do most of my hamming on HF, and just use VHF to talk with the locals. Radioddity asked me to review these two models, so I tried to do a variety of tasks with them to see how easy or difficult they were to use. I called them as I saw them! 73
@davesaunders6339
@davesaunders6339 6 лет назад
Great video however I would like to know how that particular radio compares to the UV-82HP. Seems like they are pretty close to the same radio except The UV-82HP is a 1, 4, 7 watts.
@francescobenigni5994
@francescobenigni5994 4 года назад
Salve come faccio per usare la radio IN VFO/MR NN TROVO NULLA SUL MENU GRAZIE
@OH8STN
@OH8STN 8 лет назад
Diplomatic position on the FCC approval. it's easy enough to look up the radio on the FCC website.
@jsmith6259
@jsmith6259 6 лет назад
Excellent review
@gominosensei2008
@gominosensei2008 8 лет назад
Forgive me, I am quoting from memory, and it has been known to fail occasionally, but what is the difference between this and the uv-b6?
@HamRadioCrashCourse
@HamRadioCrashCourse 8 лет назад
I had a distributor reach out to me to gauge my interest in this radio and I can't seem to determine why we needed another similar radio to the UV-5r? I love making videos on new radios, but this seems like just a minor iteration. Thanks for the review. It confirmed my worries.
@davecasler
@davecasler 8 лет назад
The only thing that seems unusual about the GT-5TP is the double PTT button. Actually, I found it hard to use, but some people may like it. 73, Dave
@formersmoker97
@formersmoker97 8 лет назад
David Casler is this a police scanner aswell???
@HamRadioCrashCourse
@HamRadioCrashCourse 8 лет назад
Alot of BaoFengs are pretty wide receiveing, but obvious this model is not digital and will not handle trunking. Check out RadioReference for you local frequencies. If there in and around 440, you can probably receive something.
@chuck9333
@chuck9333 2 года назад
The GT-5R stops receiving if I move and can only hit the repeater in one or two places in my yard whereas the UV-5R doesn't stop receiving but can't hit the repeater. The real power is on a mobile station.
@bigg6070
@bigg6070 5 лет назад
These reviews are great.
@kc5lvz
@kc5lvz 6 лет назад
Great video Dave thank you
@mrkattm
@mrkattm 8 лет назад
Dave thanks for the review, I did not notice the click for poll option, but I like these reviews even though I am not in the market for such it is nice to know what is available. Could you expand on why you were concerned about the radio being FFC type approved? It is my understanding that HAM gear does not have to be FCC type accredited, so I am assuming your concern was pertaining to using the radio on the GMRS and FRS service bands where they would need to be type accredited. The radio seemed to be very similar to the UV5 (and its derivatives) which brings up the issue that the UV5 on its default settings transmit that alarm when activated so one needs to careful, big trap for the new players. Anyways, great job, keep up the good work, thanks for sharing!!!!!!!! 73
@davecasler
@davecasler 8 лет назад
Hi Michael, indeed, *commercial* ham equipment for sale needs to be FCC type accepted. However, that doesn't stop hams from making their own equipment from scratch to their own designs. The ARRL has long been of the opinion that Chinese radios don't really meet spurious emission requirements, but as the Chinese manufacturers get used to the US market, that will improve.
@jwrobles1
@jwrobles1 8 лет назад
I didn't see the poll link, but yes, I really like the reviews! - KD0QIO
@maryhsu
@maryhsu 6 лет назад
No poll here. :( W7 | FF Kerchunking the repeater, Well to a point it's OK. IDENTIFY at the first and last Kerchunk.. Be proud of your call sign. :) TNX Dave, your'e always helpful. 73
@scumminguk
@scumminguk 3 года назад
Cheers, very useful.
@n6hpx
@n6hpx 4 года назад
the UV5r charging cradle the light stopped working but still charges the radio
@waldowoc
@waldowoc 8 лет назад
Yes, they are helpful.
@NEMOZAC
@NEMOZAC 8 лет назад
BAOFENG radios in Australia must have a (ce) code shown where the battery compartment to be comply not to interfere or $12.000 fines apply which BAEOFENG dont in Australia beware of EBAY
@robertgiese4913
@robertgiese4913 3 года назад
Dave, based on your review, i bought this radio. I like it but it came without a CHIRP cable. If I remember correctly you said I could buy a CHIRP cable for about $8.00. Instead, I borrowed a CHIRP cable from my Elmer. He said it would work for 99.9% of radios, but, no joy. So I went to buy one online for cheap. The cheapest I found was $26.95 specifically for this radio. Please advise the specific CHIRP cable I need. Thank you Bob K4RDG 73
@carlosradtke
@carlosradtke 8 лет назад
yes. I do like the reviews. but can't find the poll watching on the phone.
@applevalleyjoe
@applevalleyjoe 6 лет назад
Excellent review👍
@Bob9961
@Bob9961 7 лет назад
How did you arrive at 8 watts being too high to use at close range? I'm having trouble locating any supporting data.
@davecasler
@davecasler 7 лет назад
Danny, watch this video about RF safety: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-E0kK4kgKitM.html. It's the same material for the General and Extra licenses. It tells you where the FCC sets the safety levels, and provides a link to an online calculator. I hope that helps. 73, Dave
@nehathocloe
@nehathocloe 8 лет назад
It seems to me that the rocker PTT button and the fact that the radio has to be powered off and on to change between VFO and memory would be a pain in the rear to use. I'll stick with my Yaesu FT-60.
@robertlanteigne9697
@robertlanteigne9697 7 лет назад
greetings. You are a great help believe me. Been a ham radio operator past 40 years and your reviews are so great and my thanks. Was wondering the output wattage on the speaker. I have a few Baofeng and they mostly have 1 watt output into the speaker and the audio is so great compare to most major brands, without distortion. I was told it has 2 watts of output audio into the speaker but never heard this before. Cannot find any specs anywhere. Would you be able to confirm this? regards
@davecasler
@davecasler 7 лет назад
Robert, thanks for your kind words. I have no way of measuring the output wattage to the speaker, but, as you say, it does seem adequate. Sorry I can't provide more info. 73, Dave
@robertlanteigne9697
@robertlanteigne9697 7 лет назад
many thanks for your kind reply. do appreciate your feedback. kind regards and continue the great work. rob
@robertlanteigne9697
@robertlanteigne9697 7 лет назад
Good day once again David. Sorry to come back once again. I just received this radio. What a beautiful audio into this little marvel. One thing i have noticed. In the FM mode, when listening to any fm stations, after 10 seconds on that fm mode, i hear a chirp that goes on every 1/2 seconds. It does not stop. It keeps on going behind the station. A quick chirp. Have you ever noticed this on yours? I have a few UV-82's and the FM is all great. regards. rob
@GeorgiaBoyJake
@GeorgiaBoyJake 6 лет назад
Hey Dave, will you do a review on the Anytone AT-D868uv DMR radio? I can't find a good video on it, the only decent video on it is in Spanish!! No understanding that!! LOL thanks Jacob KM4SIG
@davecasler
@davecasler 6 лет назад
Any tone as not sent me any radios for review. If they send me one I'll review it.
@johannbrummer6764
@johannbrummer6764 5 лет назад
did you actually test the output? I see a lot of youtube vids and none of them gets to the claimed 8W output
@davecasler
@davecasler 5 лет назад
I now have a VHF/UHF wattmeter that I didn't have before.
@cwgreen1938
@cwgreen1938 7 лет назад
Dave, what is the difference between the 5TP and the 3TP?
@hector_2999
@hector_2999 7 лет назад
Clifford Green Dual PTT
@rmz1661
@rmz1661 5 лет назад
It’s the dual ptt mate
@johnroberts7479
@johnroberts7479 2 года назад
ACTUALLY, the VOX feature simply doesn't work. Have you ever tried it? I have to scream at my radios, and even then it cuts off the first and last parts of the transmission. I think it must be for add-on devices. Anyway, check it out. If it worked, I'd use it.
@stephenwilliams5201
@stephenwilliams5201 4 года назад
Ja! englander, und Dutch. Ist gut. Danka.
@harrymeyer4746
@harrymeyer4746 8 лет назад
certainly an unconventional review - i like it - keep doing them
@ericbishop499
@ericbishop499 7 лет назад
Dave, Thanks for the vid... just received that exact radio you have here... PLEASE do the programming vid - mine came with the software and cable but does NOT seem to "see" the radio. Ran a 2303 chip check... no 2303 chip. Tried to download the latest software, still does NOT see the radio... I've even tried to find the thing using CHIRP - doesn't support the GT-5TP or my GT 3. (latest download was 07/14/17), GROWL. Thanks again!
@davecasler
@davecasler 7 лет назад
The problem you're having is with the driver for the cable. That's why I went with the "red" cable from PowerWerx that has a compatible chip in it.
@ericbishop499
@ericbishop499 7 лет назад
Thank You David! Sent an email to PowerWerx RE the "Red" Cable and the GT5 and my GT3... Appreciate your response, awaiting your video on programming the GT-5TP! I'd say "73's", but won't be able to take the test for a couple of weeks... so, Cheers!
@MrGrunter
@MrGrunter 7 лет назад
Dont know if you got sorted or not, I just got one of these and had no problem with the supplied cable. I connect everything and start chirp with radio off and then switch on, and that seems to work fine for me. UV-82 is the version I select to connect and it has been fine so far.
@sgtbrinny8982
@sgtbrinny8982 7 лет назад
i like the reviews de N5UTG
@ZAR66
@ZAR66 8 лет назад
Surprised you didn't review the Baofeng DM-5R. It's a dual band digital DMR radio for $70.
@davecasler
@davecasler 8 лет назад
Radioddity is sending me a DMR radio "soon" for review.
@ZAR66
@ZAR66 8 лет назад
David Casler Looking forward to your review.
@TMS5100
@TMS5100 8 лет назад
the dm-5r isn't proper tierii even after the firmware upgrade. it transmits on both timeslots, therefore can't be used on repeaters. get the md-380 / md-390 instead.
@berettamod961
@berettamod961 7 лет назад
Wow that is a horrible design feature on the toggling between VFO and channel mode. Even the original UV5R got that right with a real button you can press while its powered on. I still believe these radios are a great deal for the price but they certainly do have some idiosyncrasies. I picked up a pair of the Amcrest ATR-22s somewhat recently and the accessory packs seem to be pretty universal on all of these radios but it lacks a lanyard loop for the lanyard which is okay I suppose but there are some oddities among these radios for sure. For anybody who cares the ATR-22 is just a slimmer BF-888S with a higher voltage(7.4V) battery that apparently is not available alone despite asking for them when I contacted Foscam. I have also found that the Baofeng speaker microphones really suck. Probably better to get another brand with the Kenwood type plug on it. On an unrelated note I am sorry to hear about the Turkish terrorists that hijacked your site. When you called them terrorists I must confess I thought maybe it was simply hackers that took it over but after going to your site and looking around a bit yesterday it appears they are exactly that. I hope you are able to regain control of it all soon.
@loganmacgyver2625
@loganmacgyver2625 6 лет назад
or if you fall asleep when vox is on the entire world gonna hear you snorring i saw that in a r video called "strange things found on sdr"
@robertgiese4913
@robertgiese4913 3 года назад
BTW, a Nagoya rubber ducky will not fit this radio.
@johannbrummer6764
@johannbrummer6764 5 лет назад
otherwise a great video Dave
@kb9oak749
@kb9oak749 5 лет назад
High power and use a mic. Brain won't get fried.
@DeeegerD
@DeeegerD 7 лет назад
35 minutes is too long. I went to the end for a summary but didn't find one.
@davecasler
@davecasler 7 лет назад
Yep, I do tend to run on.
@DeeegerD
@DeeegerD 7 лет назад
Still your efforts are appreciated :)
@garywheeler7039
@garywheeler7039 7 лет назад
Just set your settings to 1.5x speed while he's handling things in the box, that seems to help some.
@kissingbanditt
@kissingbanditt 8 лет назад
I'm so bothered that anyone and everyone can just order this with no call sign or license. All frequencies open to transmit on, business band, commercial band, etc. not cool. Anyhow, just my two cents...
@MrCgooden
@MrCgooden 6 лет назад
If this is anything like the 3TP it is a piece of junk. I bought the 3TP and it has never worked!
@davecasler
@davecasler 6 лет назад
The test article seems to work well
@Cephas049
@Cephas049 5 лет назад
I bought the Baofeng UV-5RTP, which appears to be essentially the same with the exception of the PPT button. ON the 5RTP it is only a single push, not the dual push like on the GT-5TP. I like your presentations because they are good, clear, and concise. I have had the 5RTP about 10 days, so I learned a lot today from this video in helping me use my 5RTP. I've only had my license, KE0WKN, since August 2nd, so I'm pretty new at this even though I'm quickly hurtling towards 70 years young. I believe the alarm feature is a handy feature for disabled people like me and for women and any person of small stature. I was assaulted in 2009, and an alarm would have been welcome ... a gun would have also been welcome, which is why I had my first two concealed carry firearms by the end of that week. Yesterday I received my SWR meter, so I'm going to check the output of my radio, which was advertised at 8, 5, & 1 watt; the manual says 8, 4, & 1 watts. The UV-5R and it's variants all have a button to switch between VFO and MR modes, and a button to switch between transmitting on the top or bottom frequency in the display. I also have the UV-5R that I bought several years ago when I was thinking about going HAM, and I have four UV-5R+ units that I bought for my vehicles. My wife, who isn't interested in HAM radio, yet, frequently travels between grandkids through hilly country where cell phone coverage is sketchy. Kansas has a system of repeaters that are tied together to cover most of the state, especially in the hilly northern part of the state, so I want her to have a radio she can reach home in an emergency. The think I like most about your channel is that you are interested in transmitting information, not with impressing us with how much more you know that us mere peons; there are far too many of those channels. You also assume that a great many of us are beginners, but you don't talk down to us. Thank you. I look forward to your video on programming with the cord. I will check your other videos to see if you have something on programming the UV-5R and its variants. I made a comment recently that I had assumed a new identity, KE0WKN; I attended an informal meeting of the now defunct Great Bend AR group on Saturday morning and realized that I did have a new identity when several members were talking about old members by their call signs rather than their names. "73". KE0WKN.
@davecasler
@davecasler 5 лет назад
Welcome to ham radio and welcome to the channel. Yes, hams tend to call each others by their callsigns. 73 and welcome aboard!
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