Using a amplifier with a cheap UV-5R is like someone that uses to make a lot of noise at your street and neighberhood shouting stupid things and annoying everyone, deciding to buy a PA (Public Adress) sound system: You can imagine the havoc........😪😪😪 Using a amplifier like this on a cheap, RF noisy radio is so dangerous for the other radio spectrum users that you cannot even imagine. Even if you use a decent portable radio, you MUST allways check harmonics levels going into the air (with a good quallity spectrum analyser). Even much worst at a Base Station than at a mobile station. Beware........🤬😠 (you can minimize this by using a narrow band passband filter for the ham bands (yes, the ham bands !!! If you are not a licenced radioamateur you have no business transmiting. Remember: you can listen but you CANNOT transmit, so why would you need a amplifier ???!!!!!!!)
@TheNotaRubicon
3 жыл бұрын
Each year over 5,000 children are killed because irresponsible parents fail to check the harmonics on their UV-5Rs with a spectrum analyzer.... I am so glad that you have your KZitem FCC Police Badge to save us all..
@miken8820
3 жыл бұрын
Who said they don't have a license?
@user-lw5fm2xc3w
3 жыл бұрын
The Old Guard 💂♂️
@Tom_H327
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheNotaRubicon you always manage to hook one. Take that luck to the casino!! 👍
@Sam2sham
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheNotaRubicon it has to be a high quality spectrum analyzer, not just any old spectrum analyzer.
@e.v.squatch5835
Ай бұрын
As a licensed operator, seriously, turn the roger beeps ON, and run those UV5R's, get folks into this hobby!!! This guys videos are tops, and the information is always right on point and then some. I need to set me up a few of these for my UV5R collection......
@jasondesselles9168
15 күн бұрын
Have you EVER heard of someone getting charged for transmitting without a HAM license?
@w6krg
3 жыл бұрын
EVERY time you lovingly caress your UV-5R I giggle like a 12-year-old! Thanks!!!
@FreddyFootlock
2 жыл бұрын
I giggle like a 50 yr old! (ok, that's weird). but true.
@renny9879
2 жыл бұрын
Likewise!
@victorderosa9697
Жыл бұрын
I get excited and wish he would stop stroking the radios. It's like porn and some of us have issues🤣
@kiraPh1234k
Жыл бұрын
Except he cuts out all the good parts 😭
@darthtater4844
7 ай бұрын
I do too. Randy cracks me up. 😂
@ncsd98
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being human and less awkward than everyone else in radio
@ralphburns6659
3 жыл бұрын
I agree.
@Dmoormans5
9 ай бұрын
I don't know....some of those caresses get pretty akward😂
@K0MRDRadioPrepper
2 жыл бұрын
As a Ham Radio Operator, with a General class license I just want to say that I loved this video. It is concise and to the point. Thanks for sharing it.
@quandoomniflunkusmoritati9359
3 жыл бұрын
Might be the best non-mainstream youtube content provider in the genre out there. Thanks man! Recommend you to all my friends that got into ham for the off-road support stuff.
@jkg6211
5 ай бұрын
Thanks! This is one of the most informative AND funny channels on ALL the KZitems. You deserve a nice cold one. NEVER STOP!
@TheNotaRubicon
5 ай бұрын
Thank YOU!
@jkg6211
5 ай бұрын
@@TheNotaRubicon Keep up the dry humor - I love it - it's better than Monty Python! However - if you change, I'll demand a refund... in US Pennies, Nickels, and/or small shinny pebbles. Preferably gray ones.
@t.fayomi316
2 жыл бұрын
Give credit where its due. After surfing tons of channles, your explanations are the clearest/simple, thus beneficial.
@rowdyron4111
3 жыл бұрын
Stellar audio with the new mic. Good job Lenny.
@axorex
3 жыл бұрын
Yes!, my own Baofeng UVMILF-5R...
@travisminneapolis
7 ай бұрын
Lol😂😂😂
@jamesbornman5556
3 жыл бұрын
Makes my heart flutter just knowing I’m your favorite viewer 🥰
@ralphburns6659
3 жыл бұрын
Mine too! lol
@elwoodblues5767
3 жыл бұрын
Me too lol
@dc3dog
6 ай бұрын
Wait, What? I though I was his favorite viewer!
@cmdrcorvuscoraxnevermore3354
Жыл бұрын
I just got my, lovely, amazing, and beautiful UV-5Rs. They came in a secure package that protected my two little gems. I then found your channel, and subbed. My life has changed now that I know where to get the most excellent UV-5R information. YOU ROCK, thank you for your videos and information. Be well.
@FranklyRustic
Жыл бұрын
My virtual friend, I enjoy every single comical comment you throw at us. Thanks for making me laugh. I have no interest in bumping up my UV-5R to 40 watts of power but I knew I was in for a fun and well informed show as usual here. Keep up the great work!
@lesstech74
Жыл бұрын
Ditto
@AlexGtheOG90
11 ай бұрын
February 2022 I got my GMRS license. I got my Tech ham license in March 2023 and now I got my General license a couple weeks ago. Each to their own. Radio is radio. It’s a hobby. Do what you enjoy. That’s all I have to say.
@gailjenkins9197
3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. It's helped me so much. I am a widow, and not to good with all these new fangled equipment. It was so easy with your instructions. Again thanks a bunch
@falcon9983
5 ай бұрын
"I wont waste your time with tangents" procedes into sound quality tangent. 😂 love this dude.
@ra8640
Жыл бұрын
I just started watching your channel, Love it. I think my UV-5R has been working better since I started caressing it. Thanks for posting great helpful videos for "Me", Your favorite viewer...
@user-ju9mx2ik2k
8 ай бұрын
😂 that's great, but I'm pretty sure he was talking to me. His actual favorite viewer 😜🤣🤣🤣🤣
@trevorhannabus2239
Жыл бұрын
Your audio is clear and perfect. I am slightly deaf and your speach is top quality, I can hear everything clearly. I like it when you rag the critics too.
@jal316
3 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate how all your videos get right to the point!
@brucebigam8693
3 жыл бұрын
Half the video was about Lenny the Sound engineer. Not right to the point.
@esuohdica
2 жыл бұрын
Sarcasm :-)
@DysmasTheGoodThief
Күн бұрын
I split the cost of a dual pack of UV5Rs with a friend back in the day for a huge milsim event. Had it for years. Suddenly I’m getting married and realizing we should have some and teach the kids-yes, our kids will rogerbeep you sad hams-how to use them. So I buy a UV5R8 2-pack and a 3-pack of AR5RMs. Total 6 radios, 8 batteries for a family of 4. Love this channel love this content. Won’t get any license, I ask forgiveness not permission.
@buddycraigg
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this Vid. I bought one tuned for the 2 meter band. I am currently participating with my normal Tuesday night net. I am testing with it in place of my normal home setup of my UV-5R going to a TPL brand 50 watt amp, hand held mic, and a J pole antenna 25 feet in the air. Everyone so far has said that it sounds good and has a strong signal on multiple repeaters. I'm going to bump the UV-5R output up to 5 watts for my next texts.
@buddycraigg
3 жыл бұрын
* test
@alanstone8440
8 ай бұрын
I've been using it on my Yaesu VX-6R for a couple years. Works great.
@jaybarr3307
2 жыл бұрын
So glad I watched this video! I watch all your vids but, somehow, I missed this one. Totally solves a problem for me to get a GMRS base station going (yes, I need the U25, not the v25). Thanks so much!
@brettberger-KM6MCI
3 жыл бұрын
I laugh every time “ sad ham” shows up. 🤣
@freepressright
3 жыл бұрын
Too stupid not to play right into the trap. I love it! :D
@JayBirdrx
3 жыл бұрын
This is a game changer for anyone on a budget!
@kaoshavoc
3 жыл бұрын
Came here for the information. Stayed for the humor, and information. This is the first video of yours I have seen, and will NOT be the last. Amazing :D
@darthtater4844
7 ай бұрын
You consistently make me laugh more than anyone I watch on KZitem. Thanks for that. You’ve also given me a lot of good information. Thanks for that also.
@YernBelfus400
Ай бұрын
I was recruited to join a professional offroad racing team in a support role, for the SCORE Baja 1000 in Mexico. The team had four satellite phones and numerous VHF portable radios. I pre-ran a 50 mile section of the pro course, and took one of the VHF portables, because I knew nothing about radios. I had an incident about 50 miles south of San Felipe, and could have died out there because the VHF portable was useless. If I'd had the booster and antenna you mentioned, connected to a UV-5R or something similar, I probably would have been able to call for help.
@josephfischetti4036
3 жыл бұрын
Love your Beretta 92 matt !!! Learning about GMRS and Ham . Thanks !!!!!!
@markdoyle8713
3 жыл бұрын
I own the 2m and 70cm versions and they work and work well . Simple and loud . Yes loud . I can now hear Baofeng perfectly in my vehicle . And i feel very comfortable having that radio bake in my work truck. While my brand snob radio sits at home in a dry box that i am paralyzed with fear to open and actually use. Insert ham lid comment about spectrum analyzer.
@dalesnyder1753
3 жыл бұрын
sounds great video great ,, love your videos and passion for the uv-5r . appreciate your teaching videos
@ECVCrabmeat
3 жыл бұрын
New mic sounds great!
@theislandretreat4326
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome sense of humour, brother!
@skeetlejuice522
Ай бұрын
I have never even thought about the ham life.....Because of you i went out and got one and that book you had on another video. You make boring stuff fun........Got to love gen x
@JB-do5qd
11 ай бұрын
Yes, confirming the audio from your new setup is sounding nice & stable, well done sir.
@almirria6753
3 жыл бұрын
I look forward & then share almost every vid that you put out. And the vid looks & sounds great to me.
@MRBIGMIKE2011
3 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for the video on this item to come out, Great Job (Again) and a plus mentioning the different bands so people buy the correct one for their beloved Baofengs...MIke D. WRMM242
@NOLATAC
2 жыл бұрын
Love this channel. One of the most informative and entertaining channels on comms in KZitem, Thanks.
@mikeperry2561
3 жыл бұрын
Audio is spot on!
@PolishX
3 жыл бұрын
Sad Ham, always makes me laugh when I see him show up
@ELXABER
Жыл бұрын
New sub. Just picked up two Baofang UV-5Rs for emergencies. Unlike many, I RTFM front to back and watch videos. Appreciate the settings to change tutorial video. Great content and the guy cracks me up by caressing his radio. 🤣
@charlesartificer2158
3 жыл бұрын
Informative and entertaining, thank you. Big thumbs up!
@NickWindham
2 ай бұрын
Excellent sound. Nice improvement over earlier videos.
@Redmeredith
3 жыл бұрын
I am grateful that you make these informative & entertaining videos
@Swede_4_DJT
5 ай бұрын
Greetings from Sweden! You, Sir, just got yourself a new subscriber 🎉
@shaazy
11 ай бұрын
This may actually be the setup I need to connect the 4 cars in my entourage as we venture into the desert in a 3rd world country (with no cell service of course and no urban sad Hams to disrupt). We often break down several kms apart right in the middle of the desert, so this may help alerting the support car. Awesome video as always!
@larryhaney6608
2 жыл бұрын
I've had one of those over a year , mine works great
@MrLmahar
Жыл бұрын
You are hilarious with your devotion to the boafeg uv 5r
@barrygnu1070
7 ай бұрын
This guy just cracks me up! Thanks for the useful and hysterical content Brother. Its much appreciated.
@robertmjr7996
3 жыл бұрын
That's it, I'm calling Dr. Ruth. I think that you should have a talk with her. Love your videos. Thank you.
@NoName-OG1
3 жыл бұрын
She can’t be still alive?!?? Shit she is.... 92!
@robertmjr7996
3 жыл бұрын
@@NoName-OG1 She eats right, and......plenty of rigorous "exercise".
@pcb922
3 жыл бұрын
Is it grounded??
@theoriginal11charlie
2 жыл бұрын
I love how he looks at the UV-5r every time he picks it up
@markspence1494
Жыл бұрын
Its only a buck but your the ONLY youtuber I have ever donated to.
@TheNotaRubicon
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@randym4077
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the informative videos! I'm thinking of trying one of these in tandem with an Argent simplex repeater unit and a Baofeng UV-5G to make a cheap portable repeater box to drop at the top of the hill or carry in the truck. Am I crazy and overly hopeful, or does that sound reasonable for light-duty use?
@togeika
Жыл бұрын
I have thought of the same. I have a simplex box (a LATNEX RC-S120 Simplex Repeater) and have tested it with a HT. Have been doing radio and antenna checks using it and not needing someone at the other end using the repeater. But in an emergency, I can put the HT, repeater, a battery together and a Slim Jim antenna up about 40ft up in the backyard Oak tree and expand the 2 mile radius I get now by 5 or 10 times. Especially if I bought an amp to go with it.
@alanslade2319
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting us little people know about this 40 watts 🤔😱💯🇬🇧👍
@danwilkinson2797
6 ай бұрын
Back in the 80s My dad would travel way back in the country side to a guy in a trailer whom would build you any kind of transceiver or liner amplifier you wanted for a price. The guy was a truck driver but was an electrical genius as well.
@Johnyrocket70
3 жыл бұрын
I own the BTECH AMP-U25 Amplifier for UHF (400-480MHz), 20-40W Output (2-6W Input), the U is for UHF this model allows you to talk pass thru the amp without power. The other units that have digital won't talk thru the amp when off. Stick to analog. Repeaters don't dig digital waves anyways bro. I talked to Randy on this unit with the UV-5X recently with no problem. 986 Long Beach.
@bradypierron8736
7 ай бұрын
Feedback: we run these in our vehicles locally. Both vehicles Amped-7-10miles 1 Vic Amped- Amped Vic transmits same distance. Non-amped only can receive. This is in southern Louisiana: flat, terrain, mixed, wooded, curvy roads.
@michaeleber4752
Ай бұрын
So for only about $150 I can keep my radio and have a base station at the same time. Fantastic!
@NorthwestDroneService
5 ай бұрын
THANK YOU for sharing this!
@Paranoidtimes
Жыл бұрын
its hard to find a man that shows this much love for a baofeng... like me i bet he sleeps with it as well
@ntvtexan5015
3 жыл бұрын
Back in the 80's, I had a CB in my car, when I decided to add an amp to my car radio. The install tech SOMEHOW managed to link in the CB radio transmit to the 100w amp...'bout blew out my friends CB a mile away. I DID enjoy it for a while. I currently have a BAOFENG BF-F8+ that I sure would HATE to have something like that happen to !!!
@markc121070
Жыл бұрын
Bro... you need to do a stand-up. Love your videos and your "strange affection " for your radio. Lol.
@patpowell3050
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds GREAT -- noted the new mike (and the new sound) previously!
@vetinger
Жыл бұрын
Your play is much better then Hollywood...
@notyrants
2 жыл бұрын
I love your humor radio dude.
@garrettmandujano2996
Жыл бұрын
You are psychic, I watched your range increase video for the UV-5T and wondered if it could be run through an amp and here is the video, niceee
@heinzpilot
3 жыл бұрын
Sounding smooth and cool.
@ronlayton53
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jim Bob! Great videos and now you convinced me to get one of these here little amplifacation de-vices and help keep the gator=baiterss and HAM Karens off my frequency! I got the UV S9 which aint much different from the 5R septing its a tri morfic transdesender that puts out a whooping 5 watts on 2 meters! Geesh if I put out 40 watts I'm libel to set the woods afar! All the 7's and such and later! Good audio and keep up the great job!
@TommyJH54
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Now that’s pretty cool! I have a I’ve 5R but my Anytone would be perfect for this device. Thanks for the info.
@MrTux62
3 жыл бұрын
Booming and clear voice.... nice job on the audio setup.
@EverydayAdmin
3 жыл бұрын
Ha ha since I’m a supporter can I say I don’t like sad Hams lol they are killing a fun hobby.
@danieldonovan4771
11 ай бұрын
Like the improvements you have done on your channel
@Paranoidtimes
Жыл бұрын
i may or may not, have created a franken baofeng.... but i tell you when you take a Baofeng UV-5R and Henry 2K classic amateur linear amplifier, you have massive gains in the right places
@preparinginnh1203
8 ай бұрын
Audio is top notch!
@legallimitoutdoors9917
7 ай бұрын
Just got one for my tidraido off your link. Thanks Randy you Rock Bro! 👍 Thanks
@richardcorwin1828
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@shandybrandy5407
2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy your thriller presentations. Animation including the monologue on the sad Hams burst me into laughing. You have fantastic video editing skills and yes also a lovely actor. Thank you for the information on the Btech amplifier Cheers! New Delhi
@freddydee270
2 жыл бұрын
So friggin entertaining. Your videos are informative and fun to watch. Simple and Sweet.
@ScottMorehouse-yc6tg
5 ай бұрын
You are so helpful thank you!!!
@scottsmith8505
Жыл бұрын
As soon as the video started, I was thinking that you should do a video on your sound setup because it sounds so good. Then,,, you talked about it. Great sound quantity is spot on.
@TheNotaRubicon
Жыл бұрын
yah but i dont use that cheap-old Mic anymore.
@boscou2
3 жыл бұрын
thanks , I have one it's been working great for over a year now .
@jasonpitcher6424
11 ай бұрын
I have to say... the info you provide has been really helpful, but the fact that you do it with a substantial amount of dry-humor makes it that much better. lol
@MrJr298
3 жыл бұрын
I have the same setup in my car but with the DMR DIGITAL AMP.Also I the new GT-5R conncted to it along with other different radios.Very nice.
@tedschafer339
20 күн бұрын
It looks like to me these boost for 220 MHz and 440 MHZ. I'm I correct? If so is there an amp available for the 2 meter band? I see said the blind man. ;-) I found the BTech amp V25 for the 2 meter band.
@DaniloTreta
5 ай бұрын
It blows my mind how a person with no charisma can be so funny. You've got a fan here. Also, great videos.
@NukaVaultReadiness
8 ай бұрын
Sounds like it could make for a great portable field comms setup. Thanks for the info Randy!
@JoeSmith-zi3bi
6 ай бұрын
It actually does sound crystal clear
@FuriousFarmboy
2 жыл бұрын
I have a BTECH AMP-V25 installed in my truck with a UV-5R but I'm considering changing to GMRS to make some people, "some people," happy. I may even become officially licensed to transmit on GMRS even though the government doesn't own radio waves. PS, I like the pinned comments.
@pa.trains
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for helping me out on using the radio because I had no idea what the buttons meant
@otrdriver6767
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds great.
@michaelroot6064
3 жыл бұрын
I turned my uv5r into a murs radio
@SnipedGaming
3 жыл бұрын
I changed the frequency on my uv82. I should probably stop operating at 5 watts...
@scottmerrow7617
3 жыл бұрын
@@SnipedGaming Why?
@phillipsmiley5930
3 жыл бұрын
You mean you put a MURS frequency into a UV5R
@phillipsmiley5930
3 жыл бұрын
@@scottmerrow7617 Indeed, the FCC arent give you an endorsement for using low power on a UV82R on MURS
@dereknantz4847
Жыл бұрын
I love being his favorite viewer
@craigmarshall40
3 жыл бұрын
I have one in my off-road buggy it works great they were only $60 a few years ago
@bobbycook8641
3 жыл бұрын
I was hyped thinking it would cover the radios dual band capabilities. It doesn’t,they make 3 different ones depending on which band you choose.
@PhoenixwayNet
2 жыл бұрын
So, I have a set of Baofeng UV-S9's...an upgrade to the UV-5R that has 8W transmission...same programming. Could you recommend an amplifier kit that would work w/one of these? Could I set mine for low/med power and make it work? Also, what is the process for registering a repeater? Is that a separate process from technician/general licensure? I'm assuming I'd need a specific frequency granted for this purpose? Thanks.
@ChrisBrown-eb1yw
3 жыл бұрын
Dude.. I friggin love watchin your hobo stuff😂. I crack up every time!! Love it. Keep up the good work😎
@anonymousbastard2981
3 жыл бұрын
I just installed the BTECH AMP-U25 version in my minivan. It took maybe 20-25 minutes to install. It's hooked up to a UV-5X(with the new firmware), a Midland micromobile magnetic mount antenna, and both are powered through a lighter plug. Using your preferred power/SWR meter and a bigass dummy load its putting out over 40 watts on channels 15-30 and close to 43 watts on the channels 1-7 where you can't use it. If you turn off the amp you can use the radio by itself. So far so good on it's sound, the reception through it seems good as well. On a side note you should be getting your duplexer soon(if not already) as they are back in stock. Love the channel! And sorry for the long comment.
@thewatcher5271
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Man, Love Your Handle! Sounds Like You're Really In To It, Huh? I Use To Do CB's 45 Years Ago & Just Startin' On This.
@mekemoore1336
2 жыл бұрын
Your killing me with your "personal" relationship with that handheld! 😂😂😂
@ugsisr
7 ай бұрын
Love your content... The Ham Community must just love it...
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