What Is The Difference Between A Baofeng UV-5R And A GMRS Radio? Is A UV5R Different?

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Is there any real difference between a Baofeng UV-5R and a regular GMRS radio? If so, how is a GMRS radio any different from a UV5R? In this video I answer these age-old questions and also talk about if it is legal or breaks FCC rules to transmit on GMRS channels using a UV-5R Baofeng radio.
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@LoaFrz 2 года назад

I think the best is when the random pops happened sporadically after he explained them. *Single pop* then extra pops at the end lol

@coolelectronics1759 Год назад

thats all the ham MURS radios blowing a fuse and the antenna exploding like a balloon.

@ModernCivilWar 2 года назад

I love this channel. Found it yesterday and been binge watching. Straight to the point.

@TheDukie54 2 года назад

I continue to enjoy and learn from your video's. Thanks for yet another entertaining, and educational video.

@slayer66thfc 2 года назад

Omg I love it! Every time you mention doing an FCC illegal act.. Another head pops!

@michaelbrown8441 2 года назад

when people realize fcc has no enforceable actions other thant to seize radio station equipment, and if you are being a dick with a radio station thats on you, individual hand helds will never get a visit or letter from the FCC

@coolelectronics1759 Год назад

the ham operator down the streat peed his pants because it I could here the screaming all the way to my room and it clipped the signal on my murs/gmrs programmed bootyfwang becasue he yelled so hard into his microphone lmfao.

@HamRadioCrashCourse 2 года назад

Pop pop pop, making all the people drop..

@TheNotaRubicon 2 года назад

I knew that both you and Jason would survive.

@michaelt.3805 2 года назад

Thanks for your time, Randy, great video as always.

@TheRaginghalfasian 8 месяцев назад

dang, you have insight, 2 years later here i am watching the video you made just for me!

@daz88888 2 года назад

Love my UV5R machine and all its frequentcys...

@DesignDaddy 2 года назад

The Baofeng UV-5X has turned out to be a solid GMRS radio, after fixing the things you addressed.

@yophotoman 2 года назад

Using CHIRP makes fixing things "slightly less" complex but still doable.

@MaxFuryan 2 года назад

I agree. I picked up two pairs and they’ve pulled their weight in some pretty rough conditions.

@Chainmale75 2 года назад

LOVE the popping sounds ! Had to rewind a few times because I was giggling to hard... They should be a permanent feature. 😆🤣

@coolelectronics1759 Год назад

my unlocked uv5r makes it as the startup sound when I boot it up.

@fasteddie1 2 года назад

Wow that is a fanTAStic sounding microphone you're using!

@dougy1214 2 года назад

Thank you for making this video for me. I'm not sure why there are so many comments...sorry you guys can't watch.

@iggy151 2 года назад

Fun fact: The Chirp PC program has some EXCELLENT preset programs for the UV5R.

@vitogriffin6575 2 года назад

True dat... If not for chirp I'd be sitting here with 12 baofengs making static for the rest of my life

@chrissewell1608 2 года назад

The chinese radios are not terribly hard to program, manually. But after 10 channels, it does get old...fast! The FREE, Chirp software is a game changer, for programming, editing, and cloning radios. The program is easy to operate and figure out.

@vitogriffin6575 2 года назад

Been really enjoying your videos. I'm only sad that I didn't find your channel sooner. PS- you're costing me lots of money. See ya round the

@Eric10179 2 года назад

The eye roll killed me lol 😂

@skwerldeath 2 года назад

That’s precisely when I subscribed 🇺🇸

@Dreblueskies Год назад

Great video and great sense of humor!

@TheSoball358 2 года назад

I used chirp, preloaded my frs/gmrs/murs/marine and noaa/ham bands. Tip- when in chirp, save the room skip the frs pre loading. You will get what you need with the Gmrs preloaded frequencies. Bf-f8hp

@Americaacp 2 года назад

Your repeater and zello are great brother thanks !

@Simon_Rix 2 года назад

I was talking on 462.625 on my UV-5R then I went over to 462.575 and was talking on my BF-F8HP for a while and before all of this I was on 462.6375 on my UV-9R, is it just a coincidence that there's a black suburban parked in front of my house?

@UnknownIdaho Год назад

Thanks man, I needed good info and a good laugh today.

@AndreMercado 4 месяца назад

thank you for the info and the humor.

@RINNTY 2 года назад

Thanks Randy, good video

@t.j.speakman7723 2 года назад

Popping heads. Thanks Randy

@shiftintohigh5564 2 года назад

Randy, Nailing it here! After using both Ham and GMRS, I see why you say GMRS is Ham for Dummies. It just works. Ham is, in the words of Jimmy Buffett “ Simply complicated.” Enjoying both flavors at the moment..

@Sam-fb1nq 2 года назад

I'm not to worried about the fcc when it comes to using the uv5r on gmrs. But I'm finding there's better performing HT's that are legit for gmrs and ham.

@ramrod175 2 года назад

@@WingWalker1 was it locked when you got it. If so how do you unlock.

@CarlosSuarez-xq5jx 2 года назад

I recently got the baofeng uv-5g (uv-5x) and its good

@sea0fgreen33 2 года назад

I like the baofeng, I like being able to talk to as many devices as possible, from one radio. Its a shame they are cracking down on them.

@smithkaithal4829 2 года назад

Hello sir. You are so intelligent and knowledgeable person seriously , as you love baofeng UV-5R , I loved it too.. I am from India and member of amature radio society [ACTUALLY I AM LEARNER] , and have a serious request from you that "PLEASE MAKE A BRIEF VIDEO OF 'SCAN' BUTTON \ OPTION" in baofeng UV-5R . It's a request. Thank you Have a nice day.

@adamc999 2 года назад

Sad hams popping heads! You are freakin' hilarious!! Love your videos. 👍👍👍

@jirish008 2 года назад

I am a subscriber and I like this video.

@Martial-Eagle Год назад

I LOVE THIS CHANNEL ♥️

@Evan-lx9lw 2 года назад

Two grandchildren were here for the day. My wife entertained as I worked in my office. During a break, I pulled out two old GMRS HTs and taught them how to use them. They had a blast. An hour or two later, the 7 year old showed me that an antenna had broken. He omitted the fact that he bit it, wondering what it was like 😳 They played more. An hour later, I walked into the kitchen to find the 5 year old chewing on the other HT's antenna, shattering it's top. I have a shrink wrap set ready to give them for Christmas. 1) now I know they'll like them 2) and I doubt they'll survive long

@darreneverywhere 2 года назад

Human consumption of radio antennas is highly discouraged.

@gone2dmtns 2 года назад

At least they weren't playing doctor with the antenna, as 5 year olds tend to do. 😲

@buddycraigg 2 года назад

LOL, Oh my God. The pops... You're killing me.

@spugnoid Год назад

New to the channel and Ham in general. Is that a vintage velveteen Beavis & Butthead behind you?

@AntonioClaudioMichael 7 месяцев назад

Good Informative Video Randy @NotaRubicon Productions

@OldBlue62 2 года назад

Learning a lot from your videos, thanks. Any chance you have or will review the Baofeng UV-S9+? Haven’t seen much about that one, unless in my searching ability is just that poor.

@dvalinut 2 года назад

Love the head pops🤣

@marcoosvald8429 2 года назад

Love your work... popping heads everywhere

@stevederjones7340 2 года назад

Good video . 👍. All the radios I have the BF-F8HP. , is my favorite. My KG805G is my second favorite. I wanted to ask you were you able to get the 8watts on your Baofeng BF-F8HP

@HolyFit009 2 года назад

Randy, I love your content. I’m VERY new to this. I’m applying for a GMRS license. But I own a family pack of UV5R’s. So am I applying for the incorrect license?? In which case for my family I need to apply for a “ham” radio license? And then buy new radios? Let’s just say I’m a Larping civilian preparing for the upcoming tyrannical no step on snake molon labe boogaloo, and want to be as prepared for whatever. But PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE help me straighten this out. My 3 boys and I would also like to have some fun and make a hobby out of this. But now I’m afraid I paid for and applied for the incorrect license and need to start all over with my equipment and licensing! I’m so confused. But…you are absolutely fantastic ! Love the sarcasm and humor! Keep it up!

@paule4566 2 года назад

A GMRS license covers you and your entire immediate family, excluding cousins. This is for use of an approved GMRS radio, which the UV-5R is not. The UV-5G would however be valid for use with a GMRS license.

@itsapittie 2 года назад

By the strict construction of FCC regulations (not law) you are not allowed to use the UV5R on GMRS frequencies even if you have a GMRS license. However, if you have a GMRS license and you follow the rules for GMRS operation, the probability that the FCC or anyone else will even know what radio you are using is essentially zero. It's true that Ham clubs have sometimes engaged in operations to hunt someone down for breaking rules but for something as inconsequential as using the "wrong" radio they won't waste their time and the FCC has never punished someone for that anyway. If you use the UV5R on GMRS, MURS, or even FRS frequencies, don't be a jerk or draw negative attention to yourself and nobody will ever know. If you engage in dickish or disruptive behavior that brings you to the attention of the FCC they might throw that charge into the pot when they slam you for other stuff but they have better things to do than try to find out what radio you're using.

@tommyjohn1177 2 года назад

That was the best eye roll ever love it

@hemphead5839 2 года назад

This guy is freaking hilarious😀

@ziggyinc Год назад

CHIRP relieves much of that pain. especially if you keep the file and clone it to other radios........AHEM.... or so I have been told anyway. :)

@brucel399 2 года назад

Just curious if the HT in the background is turned to your repeater? It keeps flashing on and off. Good information to know. CHEERS from Colorado

@coctailer 2 года назад

Was hoping to scroll down and see a sad ham screeeeeeetching comment pinned to the top. I think you broke them.

@stevenemert837 2 года назад

Ohhhh... so THAT's how it works!

@ianbom 2 года назад

I would appreciate if you could share the information on PMR frequencies. Thanks in advance

@JoeyRF 2 года назад

Sad hams will track you down and make a citizen’s arrest if you use a bofang on the wrong frequency haha

@BadWolf762 2 года назад

Sad Hams sit in a darkened room with headphones scanning frequencies for spurious signals. Once found they hit #1 on speed dial to connect with the FCC.

@stephentaylor280 2 года назад

I don't think so, they also use uv5r's on off band's.

@coolelectronics1759 Год назад

I play bop-it on mine its all cool

@DieselDoktor Год назад

The popping sounds just kill me. 🤣 cause I can envision them just screaming at their computer screens in the basement. 🤣🤣

@NoName-OG1 2 года назад

My BF-F8HP’s are just as legal as the UV5R in SHTF where all rules are thrown out the window. Until then, no one is going to know…

@mrbyamile6973 2 года назад

With everything in the news, I think it's official. The S has hit the fan

@andrewhemenway5106 2 года назад

My UV-5R is confused..I purchased a Greval UV-5R, but its got the insides of a BF-F8PH. 😱

@stephentaylor280 2 года назад

amen to that.

@bryanbutterfoss4606 2 года назад

I have been trying to find the Beofang GMRS that you review a few videos back. Any idea where I can find one or two?

@jimkunkle2669 2 года назад

Hysterical! 😂

@TwoFeatherChannel 2 года назад

I made it into Randy's Private Video collection.

@bladesnchill 2 года назад

I am just waiting for them to solve the problems you mentioned for them in the last episode with th UV5R, but I bet it will be a new version number, so I have no idea what to look for..

@tinasholly2434 2 года назад

Wideband narrow band video?

@g.fortin3228 Год назад

Well us commenters are not all morons LOL as some of us agree with ya' Woohoo !! Nice video and good facts dude. I just picked up a Baofeng UV-S9. So far is seems good ! Programmed it with CHIRP using the UV-5R as a pick in the software. The S9 wasn't in the list. It must be based off of the 5R.. I guess.. because it worked!

@garrettbutler6219 2 года назад

Noob question as this is my first radio but if I have my uv-9r tuned to gmrs frequencies will it work with other gmrs radios?

@ijsaenz 2 года назад

Two questions. Are any older UV-5R radios still on the market? More importantly, where is your affiliate link?

@RisingTidesAC 2 года назад

I don't know why but I love the term, "Pain in the bitch!"

@johnroberts6695 2 года назад

Have you considered getting a Baofeng BF-H7? I've heard from other reviewers on RU-vid that it actually outputs 10 watts on HIGH. It's only available from China on a very slow boat. Since I'm a very stylish person, except when I'm not, I got the black and orange model, which goes very well with my black and orange Appree mics. The biggest problem is that the radios are $46/each, and the batteries are $35. But I love the H7.

@PsRohrbaugh 2 года назад

I wonder if FCC regulations would allow a radio to be made that does GMRS with channelization and proper power limits, but also transmit on the ham bands via frequency entry

@grigorirasputin5020 2 года назад

Some use commercial land mobile radios (police, fire, business band) like Motorolas and Kenwoods for GMRS and have ham frequencied programmed in them, too.

@4x4le 2 года назад

Is there a way to unlock the gmrs frequencies on newer baofangs?

@FosterFarmsOk 2 года назад

Not sure if I should be excited or scared that Randy and I are hanging out in private.

@wjf213 2 года назад

So what's the big advantage to using a ham radio over a GMRS radio, that there has to be a law saying you can't do it? To me, from what I've heard you say, it's more of a pain to use a ham, but what do I know. Keep up the great work.

@jamestucker8088 2 года назад

If you have a ham license you can transmit legally up to 1500 W.

@grigorirasputin5020 2 года назад

One big thing, is the UV5R's manufacturer didn't pay the FCC a fee to have that radio tested and certified for GMRS use. Supposedly, as such the UV5R "might" throw spurs on other frequencies such as in the land mobile band, interfering with other services. I have a pair of UV5X's, the purchase of which was inspired by one of Randy's videos. They look identical to the UV5R, but transmit only on GMRS frequencies. I believe they receive 450-470 MHz but if they do, I have not tried that out.

@personalradiofun526 2 года назад

With Ham you can do more than talk. The repeater infrastructure is larger (more likely to have a repeater near you) It doesn't make it better. It depends on your needs.

@JamesJones-xk9xx 2 года назад

I’m new to GMRS and have several questions. I’ll only ask one at a time because my brain might overheat if I try to do too much. When talking about the range of a handheld GMRS radio such as the Baofeng or Wouxun, why can they only transmit a few miles radio to radio but can hit a repeater that is 30 or 60 miles away? Thanks in advance. Jim Boston, MA

@TheNotaRubicon 2 года назад

When transmitting radio to radio you have two tiny, and usually not very-well tuned antennas.. you are usually also both low to the ground, with many obstacles between you (trees, buildings, hills).. Repeaters generally have very large, perfectly tuned antennas, and are generally located atop high mountains, with virtually nothing between you and the repeater. BUT - In many cases you can talk many (10, 20, 30 miles) radio to radio, if both were atop mountains with nothing between them.

@K5ORD 2 года назад

I too, am new to GMRS… and was wondering the same thing. Thanks Jim for the question and thanks Randy for the answer.

@inglewoodron6869 2 года назад

I recommend that radio especially if you're a beginner and you can program it you can program it for any thing you want MERS ham radio gmrs radio and I think CB radios or make it into a police scanner I'm pretty don't put my hand on a Bible for this but I think I'm pretty correct on that so when worry are society's out of control and there's no laws you can communicate to just about anybody for your safety it don't have digital.

@joshkelly6423 2 года назад

So I’m looking to buy a uv5r or a triband. Is there a way to put gmrs frequency on either of these and talk to them illegal or not? Could i just input it in on the keypad? I know you said the new ones are different.

@TTarlov 2 года назад

Great video all around! The Kg-905g looks like a great radio however it's a little pricey compared to the uv-5r. Do you have any suggestions for a similar radio but more in the $30-75 range? Thanks!

@ImWatchingYou69 2 года назад

Radioddity GM-30 for $40

@rareearthfab5511 2 года назад

Maybe you should post up a video showing how useful a GMRS ratio could be while off-road…. Say in NotaRubicon maybe?

@fsj197811 2 года назад

Remember when Not a RUBICON did off road videos???

@CALTECH007 2 года назад

I have a UV-5R and a KG-805G (real GMRS radio) and I have a GMRS FCC License. What I don't have are voice contacts. I seem to be in a dead zone? When I scan I do get hits but no voice and I am at a loss to understand why?

@k9policexj 2 года назад

I have my GMRS call sign on my license plate. 😂

@29madmangaud29 2 года назад

Hey Boss, you've spoken about the "RUBBER DUCKY'S" that come with all of these, right? Well, > What types are available for say , a BAOFENG GMRS BF-888S?

@bentlady7197 2 года назад

The one they are selling now on amazon will not physically allow you to transmit on gmrs frequencies.

@chad6444 2 года назад

How about a BaoFeng UV-82HP video?

@DannyWalker1949 2 года назад

Can You check out and review the New Baofeng GT-5 R radio's for us? PLEASE.....

@mikehammer4546 2 года назад

Q, on a UV5R radio transmitting on GMRS channels, does the antenna that is stock with the radio make a big difference?

@TheNotaRubicon 2 года назад

The antennas on my (older) UV-5Rs are not well-tuned for GMRS, so they are not the best.

@mcsailor67 Год назад

IS the BAOFENG UV-5R+ th same thing ? I also a saw a BAOFENG UV-5R PRo.... any recommendations ?

@lesgobrandon 2 года назад

Ahhhh bevis and butthead those were the days

@jamieb9556 2 года назад

Honestly to me Wouxun have better receive. Look who's in the background. Beavis and bunghole.

@ytgre7767 2 года назад

They are his biggest fan

@BlackRVer 2 года назад

FCC changed their minds regarding the fees!

@1MinuteFlipDoc 2 года назад

keeping it at 70 bucks now?

@N2YTA 2 года назад

They're now saying the new fee structure will go into effect sometime in 2022.

@foreclosureofadreamurbex5420 2 года назад

Hey Beavis! He said, "Break the law." BREAKING THE LAW! BREAKING THE LAW!

@donmontalvo1 2 года назад

Looks like the Baofeng UV-5R is discontinued. What are your thoughts on it's successor, the BaoFeng BF-F8HP (UV-5R 3rd Gen)?

@garygwd54 2 года назад

picked up two on amazon this past weekend

@stevecolby6505 2 года назад

Randy must have used privacy codes to make this video private…..

@TheNotaRubicon 2 года назад

🤣😂

@eg6nate 8 месяцев назад

Head popping sounds were killing me😅

@gone2dmtns 2 года назад

O/T Question for the group. Which is less painless (A) Shoving bamboo splinters under your toenails or (B) Applying for a GMRS license on the FCC web site?

@zac_in_ak 2 года назад

He has a link to directions on a bunch of his videos. I thought he’s gotta be exaggerating…. Nope if anything he was understating it🤯

@raymondbabbitt4583 Год назад

New to this topic, so please excuse my ignorance, but I just got a UV-5R and it says GMRS1 when I turn it on and there's a sticker inside the battery well that says GMRS. Is this a new UV-5R that is GMRS or is this just indicating the radio can listen to GMRS? 🤔 I'm assuming the latter, but I haven't gotten through all of your videos yet and I'm completely ignorant on this topic as yet. Thanks

@TheNotaRubicon Год назад

A "UV-5R" is a ham radio - so according to the FCC rules, it can receive GMRS (and many other) channels & frequencies - but a UV-5R (any 'ham' radio) is not permitted to transmit on GMRS channels. "GMRS1" is most likely a pre-programmed channel on the radio. It may or may not allow you to transmit on that channel because the Chicoms dont care much about the FCC rules.

@raymondbabbitt4583 Год назад

@@TheNotaRubicon Thank you! 😊

@ModernCivilWar 2 года назад

I thought these could transmit though. I've seem videos and advertisement that you cam transmit but have option to not transmit

@schadlarry 2 года назад

So how close does a GMRS repeater need to be to access with a GMRS handheld and mobile units?

@TheNotaRubicon 2 года назад

It depends on the repeater and the location, but I can access a GMRS repeater that is 69 miles away, from my couch using my KG-905G GMRS handheld..

@2thumbsdown 2 года назад

@@TheNotaRubicon Ha ha, he said couch!

@trevorsawicki4825 2 года назад

@@TheNotaRubicon 69, nice

@grigorirasputin5020 2 года назад

When Not A Rubicon bought his house, he got the "location, location, location" thing down perfectly!

@robber576 2 года назад

i missed some fancy graphics in your explanation

@mr.cool0647 2 года назад

So I can't transmit through the UV - 54 even if I have a ham radio license?

@CreachterZ Год назад

Say you were ever only to use the GMRS frequencies, what is the advantage to using a standard GMRS radio versus another type?

@TheNotaRubicon Год назад

a real "GMRS" radio has all the channels, repeaters, and power levels pre-programmed - basically a GMRS radio is very easy to use.

@rockspydre 9 месяцев назад

I would disagree with the difficulty of TX on the UV-5R to hit a repeater. Once I watched your other video on using a repeater on GMRS, it took me about 5 rushed minutes to set the UV-5R up to successfully hit the nearest repeater. I’m convinced there simply is no more cost efficient radio out there. This is not to say I don’t love my BTech GMRS-V2 and my UV-9RG (which won’t transmit on 462.550, despite that supposedly being within its TX range).

@RamBayou1 2 года назад

How will the FCC be able to tell it’s a Baofeng?

@RamBayou1 2 года назад

I only ask because GMRS would be perfect for me during storms here in Louisiana where we tend to lose towers for cellphones. I also chase with some other locals when storms hit and it’s easier to use these cheap radios over CB or other forms of communication.

@grigorirasputin5020 2 года назад

The only way they would know for sure is if they rolled up on you as you were transmitting. Chances of that are a bit slim.

@zac_in_ak 2 года назад

It’s easier to just buy a gmrs radio than to try to crack the transmit lock. They make one that’s The same price and takes most of the same accessories and it’s easier to use for gmrs

@chrissewell1608 2 года назад

GMRS - Good...✔ UV-5R - Bad! 🚫 UV-9G - Very Good! ⚡☔ UV-9R Plus - Very Better, Good, Good! 🐷🐷⚡☔😎

@chiliwalker8263 2 года назад

a ham told me he was a professional radio operater. i wonder why its AMATURE RADIO

@davidmoran4471 2 года назад

He may be a ham that also carries a radiotelephone license such as a maritime radio operator, or he may also be totally clueless.

@N2YTA 2 года назад

There are at least two types of professional radio licenses: General Radiotelephone Operator License & Commercial Radio Operator License. He may have held one (or both) of those along with an amateur radio license . . . .