My 11 year old daughter KI5YJL just got her qrz1. She loves it, and I really think it's a nice little radio. I would like to thank QRZ and GigaParts. The radio was a great gift and introduction. Thank you!
@DanDrolett
Ай бұрын
I got the QRZ-1 almost two years ago when I got my Tech ticket. The Free Ham had just started. Radio and shipping were covered and it didn't cost me a dime. Still my go-to HT and mobile. QRZ-1 is custom-tuned by Gigaparts techs to ensure clean harmonics and has rock-solid firmware for FCC compliance within VHF and UHF Amateur bands. Transmit and receive audio is clear as a bell. Even at 60 bucks this is a great radio and I would buy another one in a heartbeat.
@Mastertexan
3 ай бұрын
It's ~75% off now. Total package is HT, cable, software and welcome guide: $99.93. Cost me $37.16 with tax, S&H
@tchambers807
3 ай бұрын
I just passed my technicians license a few min ago!!! The proctors pointed me to this QRZ program to get started. I won't get my callsign until the beginning of next week but I'm really excited to start the journey
@HamRadio2
3 ай бұрын
Congrats!
@MysticAustin
3 ай бұрын
I got my technicians license 5 days ago, got my call sign two days ago, and ordered my QRZ-1 today. This package is now about 35 bucks with tax and shipping. Still a killer deal!
@KQ1USA
Жыл бұрын
I just got my tech license Oct13th (KQ4DTO) and applied for the new ham jumpstart program and got the QRZ-1. It’s an awesome radio so far!!!
@otrdriver6767
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your time. I enjoy being educated by an experienced ham operator. I'm still studying to take my exam earn a technician license.
@HamRadio2
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@nickbasinski5371
Жыл бұрын
My neighbors just passed their tech exam and got a pair of these. I was listening while they made a 100 mile SOTA contact their first time using them! I am very impressed. I have the GM-30 and it is a solid radio but I haven't pushed the limits of mine.
@Dusty_Ham
Жыл бұрын
Great radio for new hams. Definitely an amazing thing they are doing.
@ffirstllast3328
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Amazing, I wish this was around when I got my license years ago lol Such a great idea
@battleborngrafix4640
Жыл бұрын
Got my ticket a couple weeks ago, and just got that radio in the mail. Seems like a pretty great HT, especially for free dollars!
@cowtipper2924
Жыл бұрын
Just received my license and this radio. My only complaint is having to go through the menu options to get to the scan function. Other than that is a decent HT.
@GCLEM92
Жыл бұрын
Uhhhhh. The terms and conditions contains the following... "The New Ham Jupstart Packages are only available as long as supplies last or until October 31, 2022."
@D.H.CE_FL
Жыл бұрын
I just received mine in the mail today. 03/22/2023.
@justme-hj5bu
Жыл бұрын
decided to go ahead and sign up. I have my gmrs license but l take my technician license on December 10th. 2022.That's as soon as I can in the small town I live in
@Slowmotion_Photography
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video. Just received my call sign Thursday. 10/12/23. Ordered mine yesterday. Although it’s on back order I’m excited to get it. And check it out.
@HamRadio2
11 ай бұрын
Congrats on the new license
@Slowmotion_Photography
11 ай бұрын
@@HamRadio2 thanks 73s sir.
@orbiquity
Жыл бұрын
It appears it's still available. I just got my Tech. Although, it ends up costing $22 without accessories. Correction - with shipping and taxes, it comes out to $35. :(
@travisdrake2940
Жыл бұрын
Man that sucks my QRZ-1 didn't come with the USB -c charger. Oh well free radio still a good deal and I've made lots of friends in just a few weeks.
@WalkingAroundWithHerb
Жыл бұрын
You were right. I was wrong. I made a comment when you first posted this video that the giveaway ended October 31 and you said it was ongoing. I just received my technician license yesterday and signed up for the free radio. They gave me one. Thanks for the information and all the information on your channel. You proved me wrong :)
@stone3249
Жыл бұрын
I got mine in the mail a week ago. I haven’t programmed it yet.
@lesmoses3224
Жыл бұрын
Do not get discouraged if you try to program a QRZ-1 manually and you cannot program to channel 1. Skip to channel 2 and proceed. I just received an email from Gigaparts Huntsville Tech saying that some units have a known bug but there has not been a bug fix issued yet. I loaded 31 frequencies starting at channel 2 and this little radio has really good receive and seems to do quite well on transmit, even with the supplied rubber duck antenna.
@onemorep6
Жыл бұрын
Great radio. Got my ham and gmrs. Next, time to upgrade the ham license.
@XwaYdesu
8 ай бұрын
I got one of their QRZ-1, new ham promo radios last year. (No longer free. But discounted.) No USB-C charger. 1400MWH. Pretty bummed it didn't come with these features.
@JuanCastro-de8gj
6 ай бұрын
Dig the shirt!! 😂 my motherland
@skadude123
Жыл бұрын
Heads up, this is still going on, got my tech license 3/22/23 KQ4HDX and was able to get this, cost was about 21$ with shipping
@danielcooper34
Жыл бұрын
The website says it ends today. Which kind of bites considering I'm taking my test on Thursday.
@DallasPirateMike
Жыл бұрын
Excellent
@3henry214
Жыл бұрын
FYI... CHIRP has recently added support for the QRZ-1, with CHIRP you have access to more settings that what the RT Systems programming software provides. The programming cable for a Baofeng works with this radio. I've had one since August, it is a great radio! And that new battery makes it even better. KZitem channel FEPLabs Radio put it on a spectrum analyzer and found that it's a very clean radio, in fact they declared it "Yaesu clean", that's a pretty high compliment. I've received numerous on air reports about how great it sounds. Audio is capability is over the top, the volume control knob hardly has to be turned up much before it starts to boom. The 3200 mAh high cap battery for the TYT UV-88 fits perfectly... my biggest gripe with this radio is the belt clip being on the battery instead of the radio body. So you have either swap it each time you change the battery to a spare, or you buy extra clips for your extra batteries. Also, HT's with the belt clip screwed to the radio body, provide an easy way to connect a "rat/tiger tail" counterpoise to improve antenna performance.
@wannabecarguy
Жыл бұрын
That's what I was wondering about. I keep mine at work on the base . Gonna try chirp. Thanks.
@decoynda
Жыл бұрын
well i got my Ham and GMRS Licenses in April, but this only open to new hams that need to apply within 30 days.
@shawnthompson520
Жыл бұрын
Got mine for been a new ham really nice radio.Are you ever on Echoelink Grapevine repeater or what ever that is.
@PPNStudio
Жыл бұрын
Now if I could just find a VE near me to get the tests done.. I'll be all set.
@travischandler8481
Жыл бұрын
Exams are commonly done by zoom now. No need to be local.
@PPNStudio
Жыл бұрын
@@travischandler8481 Yeah, I suppose so.. just need to find one then.. thoughg I'd like to see the new question pools first.. just to be sure I can pass..
@HamRadio2
Жыл бұрын
Join our livestream on Nov 12
@remer6368
8 ай бұрын
How much is it to get your license and where do you go to take the test
@TheLjh73
Жыл бұрын
I cannot get the dual watch mode to show and doesn't seem to work. Any ideas?
@tomgraham6731
8 ай бұрын
Radio is not really free! Some may like this radio. I prefer a TYT-UV88 or Baofeng for a cheap unlocked radio. Both cost less than this "FREE" radio once Gigaparts figures in the $40.00 extra for shipping and software.
@HamRadio2
8 ай бұрын
At the time of this recording, it was free. You should watch the follow ups to this video. Also this is also a better radio then any Baofeng.
@NaruFGT
Жыл бұрын
Why would you post this on the very last day of eligibility?
@HamRadio2
Жыл бұрын
I posted the first video about this offer on September 5. Also, they have moved that "end date" 2-3 times to account for inventory.
@NaruFGT
Жыл бұрын
@@HamRadio2 fair enough, thanks for the reply.
@clems6989
Жыл бұрын
Looks just like a baofeng UV82 also....
@HamRadio2
Жыл бұрын
No it doesn't
@gilbertdavenport4389
Жыл бұрын
What's the full range on it?
@anthonycaldwell9485
Жыл бұрын
I got Tech on the 5th Nov 22 And call sign today KF0KTM 73.
@rev-mikemckay9750
Жыл бұрын
BUT, the offer expired! "The program ends on October 31, 2022"!!!
@johnguzowski2994
Жыл бұрын
Been renewed, but no longer free (I think it was $29)
@ExperienceKevsworld
Жыл бұрын
Got mine, I think it's awesome!
@garytedlock7533
Жыл бұрын
I went on that website for QRZ ,I didn't see anything there for the free radio.And I registered and still nothing came up about the free radio
@JoeLaGreca
Жыл бұрын
Do you know if the Explorer QRZ-1 USB battery is compatible with a TYT TH-UV88?
@HamRadio2
Жыл бұрын
I suspect they are, but not 100% sure
@wannabecarguy
Жыл бұрын
I was late. I had to pay full price.
@cjsolomon1
Жыл бұрын
I tried to sign up for the free HAM but since I only have a GMRS call sign they said I am not qualified...I am studying for the test...and plan to take it next month? Do you have any contacts?
@HamRadio2
Жыл бұрын
Yes you have to have your Ham license for this deal. For testing options, visit www.hamstudy.org/sessions
@cjsolomon1
Жыл бұрын
Passed and got my call sign, applied for Vanity but currently KF0KZN
@edrockdrnj8621
Жыл бұрын
The sight said the program ends on October 31st 2022. ?????? I am a new ham just passed my test........
@greyshadow9498
Жыл бұрын
Free $30 radio? Can't go wrong there. Baofeng, TIDRadio, Radioddity, probably Retevis all have a version of this radio and it's quite popular. Can't say I'm a fan of an SMA-M antenna, but it's your first radio, Eh no big. What this radio DOES score big points for is: A RUBBER COVER OVER THE USB-C PORT! Since for some reason nobody else thinks this is a good idea. Everyone who got one, enjoy!
@twohandsandaradio
Жыл бұрын
The program ends on October 31, 2022.
@DM-gp5mp
Жыл бұрын
Please send me this ht!! Thanks if you can
@cerealchild166
Жыл бұрын
I have a question, I registered and haven't received anything in my email, what should I do?
@stone3249
Жыл бұрын
I didn’t get an email until the next day. Give it some time.
@cerealchild166
Жыл бұрын
@@stone3249 thank you sir!
@gatorsmith4428
Жыл бұрын
Not free anymore 7-1-23
@luish19779
Жыл бұрын
I send my application today. IS NOT FREE. BS💩 They Try to charger me 50 or 60 dollars..
@gpittenger78
Жыл бұрын
Just got my call sign "KE8VXW" this morning. I went through the process and to my surprise, there is a radio on the way.
@jdberryman3112
Жыл бұрын
I got mt ticket a couple of weeks ago. I signed up for the jump starter and it's on the way. Should be here tomorrow. But mine wasn't exactly free. Had to pay $40 but i get the radio, programming cable and software, 30 days subscription to qrz premium and a welcome guide Can't wait to check it out! KI5YVI
@tomgraham6731
8 ай бұрын
We fell for it too. 40 for a free radio :) This particular radio sits on a shelf collecting dust. Unlocked version of this radio is TYT TH-UV88 and its
@Walmart5103
Жыл бұрын
No way I’m getting it… my test is on the 14th 🥲
@HamRadio2
Жыл бұрын
They're updating the program and will have something new soon
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