Baofeng UV-5R - Why Is A Baofeng So Cheap But Other Radios Are Expensive? Cheap VS Expensive Ham

Why does a Baofeng only cost $20, but other radios like a Rocky Talkie, iCom, or Yaesu ham radio cost hundreds of dollars? Are the more expensive GMRS and ham radios really 10X better than a UV-5R? In this video I explain a few of the differences between more expensive and high-quality radios like Wouxun, Rocky Talkie, Yaesu or Icom and why those types of amateur radios and GMRS radios are so much more expensive than a Baofeng UV-5R or other low-cost Baofeng radio.
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[BernhardSchwarz-xskp]

What else does this stooge have to say other than that his radio costs more than the other? After 2 minutes into this stupid babbling supported with finger movements like a magician - I sincerely give a rat's ass what it is.

[kerbalairforce]

Watching our friends over at Ham Radio Crash Course, they said the equipment that was saving lives in hurricane relief was handheld radios, not base stations.
It stands to reason to me, that more cheap radios in more hands is the way to go for emergency prepardness.

[tj]

Taco bell gives me spurious emissions.

[TheHillsHaveFPV]

Day One of owning a Boufwang, i scanned randomly through VFO mode finding absolutely nothing but truck sounds.
Day Two i searched online for frequencies and listened to the weather.
Day Three i did more digging and discovered some local repeaters.
Day Four i decided i don't want to get a ham license to talk to the retirement home about the weather.

[MoxyDave]

My squirting is completely spurious. I just bought a couple super cheap Baofwang radios and I am surprised at the quality and how easy they are to program. This is a radio I could pick up after a couple months of inactivity and figure out how to hit a repeater in about 10 minutes. I find them easier to use than most of the big brands! I'm a HAM but I'm not at all SAD. Have a great day.

[edcronin]

I am a Ham i have a uv5r for 6 years it works great it's clean enough

[OverlandOne]

I like all my Boofwang radios. They have always worked well for me as I travel our beautiful country in my class B RV.

[jaadow]

The service you get with Boofwangs depends in part who sold it. Radios on Amazon are sold by many vendors. Radioddity was the seller of my Boofwang UV-9G, and they did a great job handling a problem with that inexpensive radio.

[stevest.martin]

I love your reviews funny & entertaining

[stahpit]

My BF8HP I bought in 2014 still works with it's original battery. MY $600 YAESU FTM 400 died after 5 years. Guess what radio I'm buying next

[wesleycoleman]

So I stumbled across your videos last night and have sunk into hole of your content. I bought a uv-5r8 dual pack last night and am excited to learn from you. Videos are clever and hilarious with great information. Thank you. You’ll be hearing from me. Keep it up you’re GREAT

[paulfrank]

Darn! I'm watching this too early to get to enjoy a pinned comment from "some people."

[benjamincounter]

You constantly got a video for me to watch. Appreciated.

[mevsme]

I just got my GMRS license. Let's see if I shoot for a HAM license. Thank you for what you do. I love your personality. Your videos are entertaining and educational.

[martyhickox]

Radio and life lessons. Thank you your Majesty.

[John_AiD]

What a great video. Great life advice. Great radio advice. Even a great explanation of spurious emissions. And funny. The dating advice did hit home.

[dunxy]

I rabbit holed into this channel, so very happy i did!

[zachcagley]

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[VorlonFrog]

Classic dry delivery with in-your-face humour. Much appreciated, much wow, highly enjoyed.

[Threedog]

I looked at the Rockie Talkie because it got really good reviews on another website. I needed a pair of radios though. So, I bought the BoofWhangs for $40 instead of the Rockies for $400. Also, I like your presentation to include the heavily used/snapped pencil. Sometimes I notice the lead is merely broken. This time you went all out and snapped it in half. Well done.