The UV-5R Explained For Beginners - Full Overview Of The Baofeng UV5R & What The UV-5R Buttons Do

In this video I show you an overview of the Baofeng UV-5R ham radio. Everything in this video also applies to other Baofeng radios like the Baofeng BF-F8HP, Baofeng UV-5X & UV-5G as well as rebranded Baofeng radios like the TIDRadio UV-5R and TIDRadio GM-5R radios.
I review all the buttons, and all of the basic operations of the UV5R.
-- LINKS:
- Nagoya 771 Antenna for ham 2meter/70cm:
- Nagoya 771G Antenna for GMRS:
- Bigger battery for the UV-5R:
- Red Wouxun programming cable:
- TIDRadio Wireless bluetooth programmer:
- (free) CHRIP software download:
----- Some of my other UV-5R videos:
-- How to unlock a new locked UV-5R:
-- ALL UV-5R menus explained:
-- How to use your UV-5R as a scanner:
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[chuck]

The UV-5R is like Vise-grips, never the right tool but always gets the job done.

[JohnnyRep-ue]

I don't know what I like better: the music, the sarcasm, or the trifecta.

[Stephen-mwze]

Thank you for making this. I am a single dad with limited resources. I have one of these and your no nonsense approach to your instructions was awesome.

[glenncapone]

My "Boofweng" is over 6 years old and still works great, and it has been rattled around in my Jeep for much of its life. After all this time I thought I had it figured out, but I learned some new things from your video. Thanks!

[dmwil]

I see more people using UV5-R radios than any other radio for GMRS communications. By a wide margin. Btw, I have been a licensed HAM operator for zero years and never will be.

[larrycater-tx]

Thank you. I just bought a pair of UV5R radios because of your channel. I wanted something to communicate around my 20 acres. And possibly longer distances in the future. I like and need the information that your channel presents.

[MrStanwyck]

Great video…. The UV-5R is a good low cost radio that has its place as a SHTF piece of communication gear. If you can dodge wrenches, you can dodge sad hams….. LOL

[sarahm]

I got my technician recently so I'm new to ham radio. I bought this inexpensive, start-out radio on the advice of someone who's been super-helpful and allowed me try out his until mine arrives. This video is great! The fact that you went over the buttons in great detail made a huge difference to me! Thank you! 👏

[rachelannkrueger]

I just started watching this channel yesterday and I like his explaining the functions of the radio because he's easy to learn from because he's slow enough at explaining not to fast its helpful I don't have to view the video more then once. You get a clear understanding on what you're being shown. Unlike some these guys talk to fast can't get it right away without watching it again more then once.

[waynewollmann]

Thanks! Your content makes radio awesome for all of us. I’m studying to get my ham.

[landonedwards]

I belong to a small hunt club, and 3 years ago we bought about 10 of the F8GPs from someone who supplied them already programmed. None of us are tekkies, and all of us have our radios locked. So we don't screw them up. I just bought a back-up UV-5R, and was nervous about setting it up. Figured I didn't really need to program it for basic Send/Receive operation. Your video confirmed that, and provided clear instructions on what to do to get it working, plus how to manipulate it and the others we have, if we ever want to change anything. Much appreciated!

[apophis]

Thanks Randy! I had a Boofwang I bought as a pandemic hobby project and listened to a some local cop channels and the weather but this video exponentially increased by use of this tool! Now have all my local ham and GMRS programmed via CHIRP.

[jeffpulice]

You are HILARIOUS. Why is your channel funnier than 99% of so-called comedy channels? Kudos.

[nctn]

Best UV-5R overview on the web; mainly because you speak slowly and coherently. Just when I thought I knew everything about the world's greatest HT. Thanks Randy.

"I've been a ham for 33 I think your vids are great!

[mrradio]

I've been a hamster since 1968 and the boofwang UV-5R radio is my favorite with the exception of my Yahoo FT-4X which I've modified to shoot a green laser beam where the flashlight port used to be. My 14 cats love to chase the green dot all over. FTW!

[Jason-kjkb]

IV BEEN A HAM PROFESSIONAL FOR YEARS. No Im not I don't even have a radio but love your videos and I've learned alot thanks.

[thetravi]

So it’s been 2 months since I commented about getting GMRS and HAM radios. Well, turns out I like the hobby and am going to my local amateur radio club. My collection of radios has grown now from no radio to a lot of different radios. I now have a TD-H8, UV-82, GC-5, UV-K5, TP-5R, GT-5R, RT-470X, BF-H6, as well as 2 UV-5Rs and 2 UV-5Gs. Then there is the 15 UV-5Rs I have in my closet that I’m giving to my friends and family for Christmas. My significant other says she blames you for this new hobby.

[royrobinson]

I am not an "Expert" and did not know to press-n-hold the flashlight button to enter into Monitor-mode or it was also one of three keys to press-n-hold to unlock the newer version UV-5R. I am primarily a hands-on/visual learner and like many others who follow your channel religiously, I have also not read the manual. Thusly, my 2-way radio skills and education are completely in your hands! ~ LOL 😂

[v]

I just got my (bewfewng) uv-5r8w for christmas from my mother. This helped me a lot, especially since i plan on getting the license from the FCC's to allow me to talk to people without getting into any serious trouble.

Thank you for all of the fantastic information, even the basic stuff, on the bewfweng uv-5r. Youre doing good work Randy.

[kenmelton]

Well done sir! Most plainly explained video instruction I’ve seen yet!