The Baofeng UV-9R Pro: The best under $50 radio? 

The belt clip is designed to lock the radio in, to remove the radio you need to turn it upside down (antenna facing the ground) and pull it up to remove it.

We have a lot of GMRS Repeaters in Southern California. A lot of Marine activity and tons of amateur repeaters. Having a unlocked radio can save your life or save someone else's life in case of emergencies.

I had the same reaction as you when I first learned of this product - oh boy, I'll take 2! - unfortunately, many of them seem to be affected by some kind of bug where, once programmed with CHIRP, the squelch kicks in erratically even on strong signals such as a nearby NOAA station, making reception choppy and unintelligible. Weirdly, this behavior goes away upon pressing the menu button, and the radio receives normally until the menu times out, then goes back to squelch problem. This makes the radio essentially useless unless squelch is set to 0. So, I still have those two lovely UV-9R Pro radios sitting around, waiting for the day this bug is figured out. Edit: and yes, I swapped antennas and did all sorts of tests - I'm 99.9% sure it's some kind of firmware bug.

I'm from the central valley as well! Lived there 30 years before moving to Montana.

Would love to see an operation guide video for it. Also more of a comparison to the UV-5R

I have the two High Power versions. They deliver 6-7 watts with a fresh charge. I also purchased and "enlarged" battery from China. Two versions are available at 8000mAh and a 9300mAh, I wouldn't trust those numbers, but they do last longer than the standard OEM supplied batteries.

Woohoo been looking forward to this one!!!

Looking forward to seeing the dunk video. I was out canoeing with my VX-6 today and I was thinking that I would love to get an easier to use waterproof radio.

YEAH, You have to align the slit to release the belt clip. I keep my slit at the 1 O'clock position so it can not come out until inverted and a little toward the front when on the right side of my belt. Hope that helps and thanks for the video.

we use Specter gears too.. so nice quality and sturdiness..!

I didn't know you were the guy that sold the pouches yeah I bought some of those patches while back for the bill thing radios are good real good 👍

I have now got a UV-9R Pro and a UV-13 Pro and I far prefer the UV 13 Pro, although the UV-9R pro does have a better look/feel. The UV-9R battery attachment is problematic, mine didn't hold the battery pack securely. The lack of VFO/MR button on the UV-9R pro is a real pain in the rear end when manually programming. The UV-13 Pro allows you to switch VFO/MR by holding down the menu button. Also the UV-13 Pro has a scanning range setting, 999 memories, and uses the more common twin-jack programming cable, USB-C charging, and the battery fixes more securely. I now have another couple on their way!

Good to see you back on RU-vid. Hope you stayed high and dry during all the rain. Looked like you where in the thick of things from the info I saw. Thanks for sharing this. Looks like a great low budget radio.

Hey thank you for that heads up on that adapter I like using the two pin way cuz I can disconnect I hate unscrewing that adapter off every time or the speaker mic so thank you

I have the UV-9R that I purchased about 4 years ago. I immersed it for 30 minutes and it is good to go. That belt clip is crap.

The notch on the belt-clip stud makes it safe in all positions, except with the antenna down, then it releases the radio from the clip. I mean... circle the radio upside-down and the stud easily releases from the belt clip.

The belt slip on the radios work fine once you learn how it works. I hated it at first, but then I realized that it is designed to securely hold the radio, and when you draw the radio from your hip you angle it slightly forward (which actually is a natural movement for a hip draw; gripping it as if your about to transmit) and it pulls right off without any issue. I still like the pouch idea though, because the free swing while on your hip kind of annoys me slightly.

The belt clip stud has kind of a cam function to it. If you pivot the radio, it comes out easier. It goes in easy no matter the position. I think it's to keep the radio secure when bumped.

Yeah Amazon sells the original Nagoya antenna it works very well with my thank you so much for sharing this video it's a very nice it's not a Kenwood but it gets the job done and it's well-made 😎

Very helpful, thank you sir!

If you’re still looking for a speaker mic for these, I ordered one for my UV5G from radioddity this week. Same pins as the 9R so I assume they’d work.

Even though you turned the volume up on camera, how does it compare to the uv-5r/gt3wp? I use them to monitor business channels for work, in a fairly noisy environment. The normal speakers just don't cut it compared to the Motorola's/Kenwood's used by the other companies

Nice specter gear pouch

Hello! I appreciate your video very much. I needed a suggestion from you, what frequency would you suggest for me in an urban area, in the Frequency Mode, because I own a radio identical to this one, a Uv-9r Pro??

If you snap in the battery, what gets damaged? Battery? Or radio?

Does that K-plug adapter work with programming, as well?

When are you guys going to get the 11-99 bag back ?

Hi just have a question…can I use this kind of radio and use frs frequency so I don’t have to get a license? Thank you in advance

I would like to run this radio in my carrier attached to an Earmor Kenwood PTT. I have a Walker's Razor Slim headset and noticed need a 3.5mm jack. Seems I have to get a U-174 adapter to be able to run it into my headset. It is also questionable whether the Earmor PTT will work with my headset. Am I going about it the right way? Any advice would be appreciated.

The clip has a groove so that you put it in side ways kinda like a gun holster vits a safety clip you have to turn to release

The UV-5R can be unlocked to allow access to the 1.25 meter band. Does it work for this one as well?

Can I use an extended uv5r battery the the uv9r?

I am sure I will get hate for this statement but I have a GMRS license I don't broadcast on any repeter frequencies. They are mainly used around the house on low power mode always broadcast on an empty channel. But I definitely use Baofengs for our uses. I know it's not legal but I am following the law on power and everything else. No way would I get in trouble for this. You can pick them up mainly on our property. I personally don't see any thing I am doing that is wrong.

Fits the UV-9R Pro in the charging dockingstation from the UV-9R Plus?

Does this have the channel frequency scan?

Do you have a link to those antenna

What radio or radios would you use after an EMP or CME? That would be a great video.

good morning...I live in Europe and due to their directive the UHF band does not work below 430 MHz....some say that with a simple reset to factory conditions this problem will be solved....on this model which is what I would like to buy, do you know how to return to factory conditions via the radio itself? thanks a lot in advance

what about the 9R pro compared to the 5G plus?

I bought my UV-9R Pro before the Pandemic, I would guess 2018. 2018 was a strange year for Baofeng as it was having lot of issues with the FCC and Chip Shortages. All Baofeng Radios made at this time were crappy because of the Chip Shortage and other issues. Thus, my two (2) UV-9R Pros came without the FM Radio Receive though it was advertised as such and it allows it on the menu and buttons but nothing comes out of the speaker for FM Radio. Otherwise, like you stated, it is a good radio, and waterproof to boot. As for the other UV-S9, as much as you chewed on it being a bad radio, I have two of the UV-S9X3 version of the UV-S9.Though there are issues with the case, I hav no problems with the radio itself. Speaking of Cases, as you described the UV-5R and the UV-S9 feeling light-weight like a toy radio but the UV-9R Pro being hefty and strong, According to your Logic my Yaesu VX1 & VX3 radios are toys and my Icom W32A (RIP) being a strong Manly Radio. Unfortunately for the Icom W32A, the plastic case began to fail on it and it simply crumpled in my hands after a few years of use. It was an excellent radio but a terrible case. But my two little Yaesus are still going strong after more than 15 years (more then 20 for the VX1) of use! And these little Yaesus have been through it all - falls, water dunks, dirt, grime, being banged around in bags and trunks of cars and they are still intact and without a scratch! And Guess What - my first Baofeng (A UV-5R) has underwent just as much abuse that I had put the Yaesus for the past 5 years and except for a tiny chipped piece of plastic on the base on the battery, there I not even a scratch on the radio! However, the buttons are fading from the rubbing they get when inside my pocket. I hear that there is a seller out there selling UV-5R parts including a new rubber key pad for just a few bucks. But to me the UV-9R Pro feels flimsy to me. Perhaps it is all that water proofing they have in it, making the radio bigger than it is actually needed to be. But that is my opinion from my experience on this matter. An excellent video with great information but sounding a bit tad biased about it.

I miss the days when we had OD Uniforms In the US Army 7:40 @KS6DAY

Can you use this if you do not have a HAM license? ie, shtf or communicating with family members hunting, hiking etc?? Thank you

Thanks for sharing this video. Very interesting and appreciated. 73s from KJ4BGW

We’re is the power test

not mine came charged and tryed outa box wont turn on wont charge crap in my opion

quick question can you use that radio to Listen to law Enforcement frequencies?

I just bought this. I thought dual band means you will ALWAYS receiving on both bands but it seems to only receiving on the selected band (top or bottom). Is this how it supposed to work or I got a bad one?

Looks alot like the UV-9G interesting 0:49

button combination for factory reset

Btech 6x2 ip54 aes256 encrypted two battery’s $208 hard to beat that IMHO

Operator Series on these cheaper radios is a great idea 26:30 @KS6DAY

I love the gt-3WP.. what would you recommend as an upgrade? I like having the vhf uhf capabilities. Wish it was more power but it’s hard to beat.

The belt clip is a deal killer! I regret the UV 9R pro because of it.. absolutely awful to hold and bulky as heck

Looks like a tyt uv-88

I purchased one 12/27/2023 and immediately liked the robust feel in my hand. However, while programming and handling, I felt movement between the radio body and its battery. An estimated 1/32" gap at the bottom, where battery is supposed to lock, was evident. Not a good thing for alleged being water proof. I returned it for an item exchange, thinking the issue was a one time event. The replacement was received today (1/9/2024) and the only two items I removed from the box were the radio body, and the battery for an immediate fit trial. The same situation applies to this radio. This will be returned to Amazon, for a refund, this time. I realize these are low end items, and I do own several of it's variants, but all have very good and at times, difficult to remove tight fitting batteries. Again, I can't comprehend how BAOFENG classify this radio as IP67 water proof as it's indicated on the nice, colorful box, as well as in the Users Manual. How you spend your money is not my concern, but mine will not be spent again on this very disappointing excuse for a radio.

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I think you would like to comment better it's the same kind of construction but it's a little better better made I think it sells for $25 and they give you an o-ring with it fits over your SMA male connection so you don't see any of the parts I'll be honest I love to comment better it's my preference you check it out tell me what you 👍

No the 18 pro with gps is

Don't matter how many uv- whatever bilefang radios come out these need change menus program function and a button like Kenwood they totally need revamped . How many bile-fangs are out there all triband versions no extra batter available . It's ridiculous . Where 6 meter baofeng or 1.2 g or 33 cm band bilefangs. . These sma F antennas some don't conduct .. Atleast Wouxun radios have quality to them . Thanks for making a video . But there are too many these repeat made radios. For $32 UV-82 8Watt version you can get an extended life battery.

Bit outdated with the reviews when you now have radios such as the uv-17 pro with GPS. The uv-s22 essentially replaces the uv-9r.

Okay, since you have yet to do a power test on this radio. When you try it, use 146.000, and I think you will be surprised.

I've watched 50 of these videos. This one has a battery or a jack or a set of noodles for crazy people. What in the hell do these accomplish? I can listen to alex jones? or ambulance and fire?

Insane uv 9r is $150 in canada 😢😢

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It is not waterproof, barely splash resistant, and is built like a toy. The RF side is no upgrade being little different from the UV-5r.

Not interested in Chinese radios

That speaker mic adapter from the waterproof connector to the K1 connector is nice i would go well with my Raytalk RSM-350 ip67 Speaker Mic apprecite the links Scott 18:40 @KS6DAY