1.25M on Modded UV-5R, NO HARDWARE MOD

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Күн бұрын

Hiya, It's me X (otherwise known as XV).
This is my first video on KZfaq, specifically on this account. I really hope you enjoyed the video, the instructions are rather straight forward and you will find the links to everything used in this video just under this paragraph.
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Additional information
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If you have any questions or concerns, let me know in the comment. No hate speech or anything considered "bad" towards the content or your opinions can and will be deleted... I am High-School student, trying to really introduce this hobby to younger people. I do have room for improvement as I am also just dipping my toes into this hobby.
Next video will be about Ailunce HD1 and updated review on it (once mine arrives and when I have the chance to play around with it.). I will be letting you guys know what I like, and what I dislike about the radio.
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Contact
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If you have any inquires, maybe you would like me to try something out. Let me know in the comments, or inquire at koreanhamguy@gmail.com (temporary email address).
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Summary of the video
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UV-5R is a great (affordable) dual-band radio for anyone new to the hobby. I have made this video to unlock the 1.25m band of the radio, letting people use the 200mhz spectrum. Please note that, this may not be 100% stable so do at your own risk, I have not had any issues yet. The mod also works on other UV-5R like radios, although I believe there are certain models that cannot be modded. It's worth just having it on the radio (at least for me), to be used in emergency situation or just talking to 1.25m repeaters.
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Links
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App file (No setup):
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
App setup:
drive.google.com/file/d/1qQhu...
Programming cable driver:
drive.google.com/file/d/1oL1O...
As promised.. Canada, British Columbia (Lower Mainland) programmed file (file format is to be used with included software)
drive.google.com/file/d/1NQku...
Enjoy :D

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@koreanhamguy2715 2 жыл бұрын

Please let me know if any issues with the installation links or any other issues. Feel free to leave a comment but always think before you say (or type)

@adriancozma6102 Жыл бұрын

Is there a version for Mac, by any chance?

@Sarm-mx6qy Жыл бұрын

It worked great for me. Thank you. But what I noticed is that. Both CHIRP, CHIRP NEXT and this Chinese programming software will not allow me to install 1.25 meter frequencies. I get an error message stating that the 1.25 meter frequencies are out of range for my UV5R8W. But ,... I can hand hewn the frequencies manually. Is that your same experience or not? Thanks again for sharing. Love this little hand held

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

@@adriancozma6102 I have not found any versions for Mac

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

@@Sarm-mx6qy I have no idea how to program manual channels for 1.25. I've tried myself and they just refused to work properly... Hopefully Chirp adds support for out-of-banded radios in the future.

@carlubambi5541 Жыл бұрын

Great radios to have .I used to use Motorola handicom /sportcom .

@l.a.2646 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Lad! Well done! Thank you! I've got a bunch of these radios, going to try it on my newer ones. BTW I'm an old goat , I've been in this hobby for more than 40 years, I really like young folks coming into this wonderful hobby. I was just a kid who really liked radio, now I'm a really old kid who still loves radio. Keep going lad! 73!

@l.a.2646 Жыл бұрын

You know what, this might work on the newer Bao's but more than likely the radio' filter might not allow ( band pass) the displayed frequency IE the 220 band ,or the actual frequency that passes is probably not the one shown. But I don't want to discourage anyone from experimenting, I just don't think the radio will be stable ( might end up with some odd frequency being transmitted) I'm going to buy a tri-band Baofeng to use 220 band again. It's a great band to work, it has the punch of 2 meter band with the penetration of the 70cm band . I just wanted you guys to be aware that programming in a 1.25 meter band might not "take" (especially older Bao's) or it might display that it's on frequency but actually it might be way off frequency. 73 to all🙂

@Barracuda48082 Жыл бұрын

20 years here but at a restart point after 13 year break. 73 from Detroit area ..gmrs popping up all over, some linked as a 3, 4 group..

@l.a.2646 Жыл бұрын

@@Barracuda48082 yeah, GMRS is incredibly popular here in SW Pennsylvania as well!

@Barracuda48082 Жыл бұрын

@L.A. just about anyone can setup a repeater base if you have some height and decent antennas...

@l.a.2646 Жыл бұрын

@@Barracuda48082 yes indeed, lot easier than what it used to be, cheaper too, all except for tower rental space and a spot to keep the gear secure and power. But with these new micro repeaters we can set up at home.

@firehands35 Жыл бұрын

Nice job. Thank God younger ppl are starting to enjoy the hobby.

@guykovacs9334 Жыл бұрын

Works great on my uv5r. After the install I noticed that if you are running Chirp on the same pc, in the other setting of the radio you can now adjust upper and lower limits for VHF and UHF. I successfully programed my uv-82hp for 1.25m aswell. **To All...Make sure you are running a acceptable antenna for the broardcast freq. or risk damaging transmitter....**

@Swede4Trump 3 ай бұрын

Greetings from Sweden! You,Sir, just got yourself a new subscriber 🎉

@daniebiermann5361 Жыл бұрын

Well done with your first video. Greetings from South Africa!

@jimwhipple9784 Жыл бұрын

Props to you from an Old Geezer Think about camera focus... You're doing great, and it IS a great hobby

@elfenmagix8173 Жыл бұрын

An excellent video! I will look into this further and check out your software Besides the UV-5RX3, Baofeng has the BF-R3 as a Tri-Band radio sharing the UV-5R case as well as the UV-S9X3 n a different case. I hear that the UV-9RX3 is also a Tri-Band radio but I never seen one in person (I own the UV-9R-Pro). I have a few UV-5R that I share with friends (when we go out camping and other outings), so I can experiment on one of those and try them out with my BF-R3. I am a Licensed Ham in the USA, but I am not one of those who sream and yell about the negativities about the Baofeng, I am more about getting on the airwaves and making contacts on anything I can get my hands on. The Boafeng is just an option for me to do this. Great work and thank you!

@nomore1007 Жыл бұрын

NotaRubicon making more Hams 😂 Yes we do need more youngins in the ham world.

@8lugdrift550 Жыл бұрын

I don’t know much about radios, even though I’ve had them for years I’ve just recently learned how to program them. I only use them to listen to local emergency drama really but I do appreciate videos like these and I must say, I’ve talked to quite a few licensed ham guys and a lot of them seem stuck up, it’s nice to see the comments from people who are positive. Thank you.

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@guillermogil3391 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video!! Thank you for the amazing explanation ^^

@uMalice 10 ай бұрын

I'm happy to find your channel. I too am a radio hobbyist and Korean speaker but I'm not Korean. Nice to meet you. The x3 is a Tri-bander which obviously has the same chip as the dual bander but unlocked by default for the additional bands from the factory. BTW, did you know, when you do the ptt + mon + VFO unlock mod , you also get the GMRS frequencies. Thanks for the video.

@petercunniffe914 9 ай бұрын

very good instructional vidio, woorked great, cant wait to see what you do next. Keep up the good work!

@levig-man4103 2 ай бұрын

I really like your video even tho it’s your „first“ video. Keep on doing this. Thanks for sharing your valuable information to this community

@n1zw Жыл бұрын

Great job on everything, thank you for the info.

@quandoomniflunkusmoritati9359 Жыл бұрын

Note that this only tells the SOC to broadcast on 1.25m (and RX) but the secondary stage RF Power amplifiers are not tuned for that band. As such you are driving them via the primaries, and they are passives. If you put a watt meter on your radio you will note that the TX power is less than 1/2 a watt. This means that likely since there are no filters, decoupling, etc on the output if you run a bad antenna you will possibly blow the SOC (which is the radio). However, listening on 1.25m is of course no problem at all (other than sensitivity issues due to lack of filtering). The UV-5R is not a clean signal to begin with but the spurious harmonics on this radio mod reset the standards a bit. Again, not a sad HAM here, as with the power reduced so much who cares, just don't use a modded UV-5R to drive one of those 220 amps, that could get messy. I need to dig into the logic on this but just a quick check when I modded a tripower I noted that the RF power out was "inverted" so I am curious how the triband RF power amplifier side is connected to the SOC now.....

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I've personally only used it for testing purposes and just to have it in the radio to begin with (not much 200mhz stuff going around here). I've heard couple AM transmissions in the 200mhz band (Not sure where they originated, the license of the frequencies are somewhat questionable, but emission designators and signal is AM), sounds absolutely horrible for AM (they weren't made for AM modulation). Just a "cool thing to have"

@FranklinRamsoomair Жыл бұрын

Love your style and jokes, Dawg.

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

Thanks dad

@TimonSuricata Жыл бұрын

awesome stuff hope you do more vids in the future :)

@shademe Жыл бұрын

Nice job I wish you success!

@JohnHill-qo3hb Жыл бұрын

Very interesting, I found it a bit difficult to follow, I'm old, but I'm sure a couple of runs through will sort that out. I look forward to your future videos.

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback, I will try to follow a script next time :D

@JohnHill-qo3hb Жыл бұрын

@@koreanhamguy2715 Well, you did say it was you first effort, you'll get better the more you do, looking forward to them.

@Le4dfoot Жыл бұрын

Fellow Ham from Abbotsford here, Thanks for sharing this!

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

Howdy!

@JohnDoe-pq8yw Жыл бұрын

Great job !!!

@MagicRoosterBluesBand Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. Very informative.

@djwilson48625 Жыл бұрын

FANTASTIC RADIOS. You could thump bigfoot with it and leave a knot on his melon.

@DieselDoktor Жыл бұрын

Great info! Thanks!

@thegreener196 Ай бұрын

cool stuff, subscribed!

@tfaber9394 Жыл бұрын

Cool. I did it, and it worked. The first App didn't work, so I tried the 2nd one (APP SETUP) and had no problems. Changing the language was a little perplexing, but yeah, you go to the 4th one, then click the one with the arrow, then click on the 2nd choice, and it turns into english. This is really cool, Now I have a 3 band Radio ! Thanks ! 73, KM4 VGO

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!, The first app works some people but I do recommend the App setup for cleaner installation.

@Lij_MC Жыл бұрын

@@koreanhamguy2715 Is there any way of actually getting a True 5 Watts or more out of the uv5r via software mod? Chirp only gives us high and low power but these terms are relative and don't give you a true 5 watts

@dazzp2 Жыл бұрын

Well done !!!!!!,,, it is so refreshing to watch a video that puts some/ if not many licensed HRO's to shame for actually A/ starting a practical channel, B/ a experimental channel. and at the same time " your easy going ", not got a stick up your backside like "The Hierachy" ,, yes, you also are spot on, we need more interest in the hobby, but EVEN MORE RF interest rather than D Star/ system Fusion / Echo link/ voip is good for limited people , eg High rise complex/ out in the middle of no where etc , but if ( god help us if that red button got pressed ) world tragedy happened, your " intel i7 or AMD processor ain't gonna get you possible vital telecoms now, a battery/ rig/ and basic calculation of frequency/ Ham/ CB and a roll of copper wire , i know i'd be glad of 10 Boafengs with copper wire antennas, and a small linear amplifier . Yes, respect to you young man, good luck, and i hope more , especially with good manners come into a hobby i started aged 12 in 1978 in the old illegal CB UK / AM days , it did one big thing that we find hard to get from young people, " A CHAT " , the art of communication needs to come from vocal chords, not Samsungs & i Phones ... Subscribed .....all the best from The uk ,,, M0DHA

@jeannielynna Жыл бұрын

Great video. Subscribed.

@DataGhostGhostware Жыл бұрын

Worked for all my Baofeng radios, Thanks.

@otsenre96 Жыл бұрын

i cracked up when he said if you didn't read the title our blind, because i am blind, and i did read the title so that's why i clicked. No idea why it amused me so much though.

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

The joke wasn't made to offend people but hey, if ya had a crack at it maybe it wasn't so offensive.

@datman2226 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if the 1.25 band transmits 5 watts ? Would be cool.

@kb5elv Жыл бұрын

I *am* blind...and yet, I managed to read the title. ...

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

Magik

@kb5elv Жыл бұрын

@@koreanhamguy2715 Technology...or are you invoking Clarke's law?

@_specialneeds Жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic video. KZfaq needs more real honest videos like this. Free exchange of information is what it's all about.

@Mark-uh4zd Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Seems like people want more censorship today. Big tech and big media have been censoring stories that aren’t conducive to the agenda, and push other stories to further divide and enrage the population. We need a platform that is truly about free speech and exchange of information.

@drewspreppingworld2656 Жыл бұрын

Subscribed great vid

@d3w4yn3 Жыл бұрын

I was never allowed to attend graduation ceremonies in high school, so I feel like I'm still stuck in high school, even though I'm 57. This is actually a very interesting video! I have an army of baofeng radios and I'm going to try this on a couple of them! With so many, even if I brick one it won't make me cry! This video is over a year old, so now I'm uber curious (do young people still say uber?) about what other things you've come up with since then!!!!

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

For us, Uber just means that one car sharing, food delivery, package shipping service haha. I have so many video ideas yet so little time so I have not been able to make much videos since. I do want to make more videos (since I have grown my radio collection quite significantly since I posted this video, and I'm seeing quite the rapid increase in the channel's popularity). Thanks for dropping by and hopefully I get more videos coming in the future (Spoiler alert, some of the videos will be about Ailunce HD1 DMR, Motorola Xpr 7550/Cp100D, many more!)

@jmc9935 Жыл бұрын

Good video. Good jokes. Going try this soon. Thank you

@user-mh4qp9mv3f Жыл бұрын

You do a great job thank you Brother

@Barracuda48082 Жыл бұрын

Nice add to my quick and gtfo mods. Yep, a triband ducky will work but will the radio oscilator withstand the mid band xmit ?? X you might want to look into the gmrs handies, and quickly snag a few low to mid range priced handies. See what they are capable of. 😉👌👆👍

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

I’ve got couple motorola radios (for commercial use). I’ll do a review on them later

@ihatesmartphones Жыл бұрын

great Video. I can confirm that the these radios do not transmit at 8 watts. I got a whole bunch of different models to test their claims. most do 5 watts i think i found one that did 6 watts. the 888 models only do 3 watts. i tried to change the power level. it only does 3watts. I have been trying out the 1.25M and the 6M bands with my Yaesu VX-6.

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

Not even my Motorola Xpr 7550 transmits at rated power 🤷‍♂️

@CandyGramForMongo_ Жыл бұрын

I got to “label” my own apartment once. Three units, A, B, and mine, X.

@eljam8138 5 ай бұрын

i have some version called Waccom UV 5R , everything you did worked properly ! thanks !

@casimirrx Жыл бұрын

Hey I encourage you to do more content. Your jokes are not that bad and the content is well worth it even if they were.

@fdnyfish Жыл бұрын

I have a UV-5R+ im able to manually get to 220MHz now with the keypad in VFO, and transmit, but unable to save. Software says out of band. Tried to edit the xml file, the software opened it and I see the 220MHz channel in the channel list, but when I try to write it, the radio resets and the software closes.

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, the software may not recognize the change in frequency range. I've had some luck with certain software programming software but I don't recall which one I used. I will see if I can find the software. Have you tried using the software provided in the description to program the radio?

@ocsrc Жыл бұрын

I think mine is open by default. One of my radios has the 200 MHz band, it is a tri band that I bought a dual band 222 MHz VHF antenna for it. I don't remember which radio it is. I will have to look. I really wish they would make a good radio that was open for RX from 108 MHz to 600 MHz full AM and FM I have a radio that is close to that, but missing some parts and is not AM

@CurrentElectrical Жыл бұрын

Hello from Ontario, thanks for the tutorial. Play safe. What antenna do you recommend? So far I have only found the diamond 320A. What sources did you use to find the frequencies to program in?

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

Fellow Canadian residents are always welcome. I recommend RadioReference and for more advanced searching (aka more detailed searches based on government IC database). I recommend website called "TAFL". I've used it several many times to look up frequencies and addresses, I've also used TAFL to submit scanning frequencies to RadioReference. Have fun!

@CurrentElectrical Жыл бұрын

@@koreanhamguy2715 Looking forward to more videos in the future. Subscribed.

@QUADBOYification Жыл бұрын

Is the software reading the data from your radio first and than adapting the possible frequency ranges to the type of radio? If the software recognises the hardware it should be possible to enhance existing VHF range to 108-200 MHz in FM and AM, right? Do you know if it does that? I have seen videos already that show Baofeng UV-5R using the airband in AM mode. That is a nifty mod I guess everyone needs. Can you elaborate on that?

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

I don't believe UV-5R supports AM at all. I've heard of others who extended frequencies to Airband frequencies and can hear traffic but it's in FM only.

@ocsrc Жыл бұрын

I am not sure how far you can push out of band before the VFO unlocks The one radio that I have that said it had the 200 band and also up into the 600 band but it didn't specify as far as the radio actually can get but I noticed the vfo unlock if I pushed it too far

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

Not sure what the use for 600 band would be. Sounds interesting

@Jeremy-km4dj 10 ай бұрын

thank you so much. hope to see more videos

@gregsmith1116 Жыл бұрын

I like your jokes!

@RaduErdelyi Жыл бұрын

Hi there and thanx for sharing this good thing. I have a Baofeng UV-5R, so I'll try this mod as soon as possible. I don't really know if thare is any activity in 1.25m band in Romania but I'll give it a try. Best 73s.

@windsongdj 7 ай бұрын

hi x i was looking for the programming software link that the video mentions you use did you put the link up for it i cant find it

@traxonja Жыл бұрын

Watching that radio turned on without antenna connected makes me anxious as hell.

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

Lol

@rickbrooks1608 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I am also from your area and was wondering if i could get a more detailed list of frequencies i can monitor? mainly emergency services etc. thanks

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

Hey Rick, if you could drop an email that would be great!

@rickbrooks1608 Жыл бұрын

@@koreanhamguy2715 Thanks, email sent!

@cwhite3112 Жыл бұрын

Nice video and directions. Couldn't get it to work on my UV-5R. It's about 7yrs old. Is yours a newer one?

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

Mine is about 5 years old, however the retevis radio is around 7-8 years old as well. Could you tell me how it's not working as shown in the video?

@cwhite3112 Жыл бұрын

Mine is a Baofeng not Retevis, could that be the problem?

@damiengirvan5020 Жыл бұрын

Nice video man..... Good luck with the KZfaq channel.... I subscribed.... Just commenting for the algorithm Al gore rhythm.....

@valisofariu2821 Жыл бұрын

Dude chill, you're cool 😎😃. Thanks for the info.

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

I’ll chill on the next one ahaha

@kurtphillips8301 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, it works on my older UV-5R but not the new one I just bought the 3th Gen. oh well

@cmercado317 Жыл бұрын

thank you so much

@mattblack133 10 ай бұрын

Nice work. Any chance this works on the 82hp????

@victorp8673 Жыл бұрын

works on a baofeng BF-F8HP with this software

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for informing us!

@MrRednhot Жыл бұрын

Nice Video And good info. Is it Possible to program it to Lower Band too. 🤔🤔

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

If you are talking about AM (Aircraft) band, No. You can view my other replies to the question in the comment section. But generally, an FM radio is not expected to monitor Aircraft AM transmissions.

@richardmillican7733 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I'll give this a go on the uv82

@diegogarciamedina6363 Жыл бұрын

Hi, does it keep 144MHz and 430 MHz bands with the 1.25m band mod?

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

Yep

@WarLordN1k Жыл бұрын

Nice video will check this out on my next day off 😀

@spakkajack 2 жыл бұрын

is there a mod other than a drill and gramophone horn to get any audio out of it.

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

The UV5R speaker is without a doubt "Usable but not great". It's simply too quiet, especially compared to my HD-1 and MotoTRBO (Motorola) Handheld I own. Get an external speaker/speakermic

@blazeioo Жыл бұрын

do I need a different antenna than the original one to listen to 1.25m?

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

It's recommended that you get a triband antenna if possible, or just one tuned for 220. If it's just for listening, I'd even use scanner antennas (wideband).

@simmonsredman8511 10 ай бұрын

What is the output power after mod?

@kc6nfv746 Жыл бұрын

We need more sideband Radio even if their only a mono bander if boa Feng build one my self will buy it

@bradb7435 11 ай бұрын

Has anyone been able to get this done using Linux? Got the program running with Wine also installed programming wire driver with Wine , tried all com ports and software doesnt see the radio. Any tips?

@BeinSasha 10 ай бұрын

It doesen't work on UV-5R8W... tried so many times... also can you elaborate on file for BC.. what all those Frequency are for... get some of them but rest... Thanks

@MrFreddarama Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Would love to have the software link to try it. Thanks!

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

The link is in the video description :)

@JDWatkins Жыл бұрын

Not too shabby. I love to see the kids get into the hobby. Once you're in... You are pretty much booked. Thank you for doing this video. If you manage to get more kids into Ham Radio, mission accomplished. Also, as far as the haters go.. Meh! Haters going to hate. You have a great attitude towards the haters. You'll do fine there kiddo. You got this.... From an old fart of a Ham Op.. 73's

@carolinafrog4365 Жыл бұрын

awesome!!! "Dear Haters: gtfo!"

@vu3mes Жыл бұрын

Hi nice video. I have a uv10r that never receive any fm signals. It scans from 65 to 108 mhz but no reception, any idea. Thanks very much

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

I have heard of this issue in the past, I have no clue why it does that. Some people have complained and reported that the radio may be missing the FM receiver completely. I cannot confirm that information nor have I ever come across the issue myself.

@thomastunezz9459 Жыл бұрын

@@koreanhamguy2715 & VU3MES Ham Radio Channel - I was informed by a tech at Baofeng that the FM IC has been removed in some radios that they sell to other vendors to be resold (not sure which vendors or models). The tech told me they do this to lower the cost of the HT. Not sure if it is true. But it would explain why some vendors UV-5R copies (like BTCH) have the FM Radio working. While some of the others do not.

@dbsonlinesales4816 Жыл бұрын

Currently I have 2 UV-5R radios, the mod works on my 5 watt UV-5R radio, but will not work on my 8 watt UV-5R radio

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting us know of that, if you don't mind leaving a serial number or fccid in the comments so others know which model doesn't work, that'll be great.

@profitfpv8377 2 жыл бұрын

ive just ordered an HD1, im wondering if this software will be able to open up the 1.25m band on that radio. waiting for the HD1 review... maybe ill make 1.

@koreanhamguy2715 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, I have yet to try it on my HD-1. I will make a review very shortly, I just wanted to make a "review" not an "unboxing" video going over what I like and dislike of HD-1. So far, HD-1 does not seem like I can play around with the frequency settings so I wouldn't mess with it.

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

Hey, sorry for the late reply (had to deal with school stuff and research on this topic). Ailunce had released a "tuner" software that allowed 1.25m on the radio. However, it was taken down shortly after due to improper implementation. I am working to make that HD1 "1 year later" review comparing it to my Motorola (MotoTRBO) Handheld radio.

@dayattorney1532 Жыл бұрын

when i enter software i get error and cant do anything in program

@ihohor Жыл бұрын

It looks like a bad idea to use the radio without the antenna. Because while using it like this you can burn out the TX cascade. It is written in almost any manual for transceivers.

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

It was for a very short duration, I would definitely advise against on transmitting without antenna

@daytona1212 Жыл бұрын

What about the technical difficulty with that camera? I though my glasses foged up.

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

That was because I was using a DSLR with 50mm F1.8 lens (shallow depth of field). I am currently (for my more recent video) using a much wider lens at around F4 which should get rid of the unnecessary background blur (it’s a radio channel not a camera channel).

@bdrums Жыл бұрын

After watching this video, I tried this (using CHIRP), and while it DID allow the 1.25M band to stay on the display, it wouldn't actually transmit or receive on any of the (3) 220 freqs in my area. Maybe the other software would fix that, but I doubt I'll go to the trouble of installing and learning a different app to try it.

@MontyNorman-nn4ok Жыл бұрын

@bdrums the radio was never meant to be a 220 radio, it is a 2m and 70cm radio! Why would people want to use a hammer for drilling, or a drill for hammering, each tool is meant to do its job and do that job perfectly!

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

Chirp trick works sometimes but I find that I get the same issue on my radio on chirp as well. The software in my description is pretty straightforward and while I have yet to program my radio from chirp, it functions just fine using it’s “proprietary” software.

@VTXHobbies Жыл бұрын

@@MontyNorman-nn4ok because it's cool! And getting more out of an already really inexpensive radio is even better! Dumbass!!

@MontyNorman-nn4ok Жыл бұрын

@@VTXHobbies Enjoy!

@MontyNorman-nn4ok Жыл бұрын

@@VTXHobbies First mind your language, that is one of the rules. You see that is my point. You are pushing the limits of an already compromised radio, first your results would not be valid because its the radio that is compromised. I am all for experimenting, that is the heart and sole of amateur radio, but lets do it properly, lets do it where we know the base lines and lets do it where it can be replicated. Yes the UV-5R and its iteration is cheap enough to experiment with, but its not a good candidate to start with. Now who is the dumbass???

@grzegorzp.5734 Жыл бұрын

Nice video. Unfortunatelly it didn't work with my UV-5RHT (2017). Neither the app files nor setup version, neither with my previous drivers nor with those above. It can read the ham channel memory, but it's not possible to change the frequencies.. :(

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

That's unfortunate, seems like majority of people were lucky to have older versions that supports this "mod". I'm doing some research on why it may not have worked for some ht's now.

@lavenderlilacproductions Жыл бұрын

The TIDRADIO folks might have thoughts as to why. They've been pretty good about sharing workarounds

@Lij_MC Жыл бұрын

Is there any way of actually getting a True 5 Watts or more out of the uv5r via software mod?

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately not

@Lij_MC Жыл бұрын

@@koreanhamguy2715 how much power output are you finding that you're getting with yours?

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

@@Lij_MC I can't get an accurate measurement but I've gotten around 6W on VHF and 5.4W on UHF (I have not tested 1.25, I don't have a power meter for 1.25)

@Lij_MC Жыл бұрын

@@koreanhamguy2715 ok I didn't think mine was getting anywhere near that but I don't have a meter to check

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

@@Lij_MC Yeah, Not sure if I showed it in the video but mine is the advertised 8w model.

@ASmith-vu2wo Жыл бұрын

Where's the download links? My eyes are crossing now after reading everything possible here to find it!

@ASmith-vu2wo Жыл бұрын

Ok, found it, thanks

@bourasabdennour8369 Жыл бұрын

Well thanks for the effort of doing this video but chirp method was easier and safer. The year of production of UV-5R that I moded was 2018.

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

I’ve heard two sides to chirp mods (they either work or get tx stuck).

@grzegorzp.5734 Жыл бұрын

Hi again.. I just managed to mod my UV-5RHT with CHIRP!!! (the method show in this video didn't work for me) Here is how I did it (maybe you can make another video about this if you will be able to replicate it): 1. Run CHIRP (my version is CHIRP daily-20200807) 2. Connect your Bao 3. Read from your device, not to loose your channels in memory (if you can't read - check for another COM port) 4. [optional] Save your channel list to file (backup) 5. On the left side you have vertically oriented tabs "Memory" "Settings" "Browser" 6. Click "Settings" 7. Choose "Other settings" 8. At "VHF Upper Limit" change 179 to 260 (one can experiment with other bands UHF/VHF and limits - but for your own responsibility) 9. Save file as.. (new backup) 10. Send to device. 11. Voila!

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

Does it Transmit and Receive fine? I've heard some people who had Chirp mod adjustments done and it worked fine. Others (including myself) had issues with tx being locked and not being to rx anything with the Chirp mod (forcing me to use the separate software)

@luna.celestia8590 Жыл бұрын

I modded my radio from 1 to 1000 sensitivity for UHF/VHF frequencies from Chirp and am using TidRadio bluetooth programmer.

@adriancozma6102 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! It worked for me as well

@natep121 Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks. This actually works in chirp. I confirmed it also transmits with this using an SDR. Thanks!

@grzegorzp.5734 Жыл бұрын

@@natep121 Glad I could help.

@ChrisZwolinski Жыл бұрын

Interesting. I'd like to see a mod that would allow for more programmable channels.

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

Channel capacity is more of a hardware thing I believe. Just a limit to what the radio is actually capable of storing.

@ChrisZwolinski Жыл бұрын

@@koreanhamguy2715 I would think the same, but would like access to more ram or a micro SD slot that would allow for more channels.

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisZwolinski I mean, out of a cheap handheld like UV5R I really can't expect them to add Micro SD slot or have larger memory. Mainly because this means that they have to redesign everything (case, motherboard etc). Which ends up being very costly for both manufacturers and consumers. Really, it's a radio that's meant to be simple and accessible which is why I love the radio despite having all my other handhelds, scanners, sdr etc. You simply cannot beat simplicity. Also, in my opinion I am against having larger capacity simply because of the small screen and lack of banks/zones meaning to navigate through channels, you have to go through all of them (at least if you don't have the channel # memorized). These are all my personal opinions though and at the end of the day, if you want anything other than a simple baofeng. There is no other option than to buy a better radio (although it would still be interesting and cool to see baofeng make changes such as more channel capacity in normal UV5R lineup). Have a great holiday!

@jamalnettles4689 10 ай бұрын

I enjoy but what you was doing on it

@nickaxe771 Жыл бұрын

Hi X....anyway to get Aviation RX on this radio...118-136mhz?

@budgetbasscovers Жыл бұрын

Doubtful. Aviation is AM, and these are FM radios. It would be cool if it worked though.

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

I actually tried this at one point and it does "work" (you can rx but the audio quality is horrible). I would just recommend getting an airband radio or scanner. The modulation method is different

@nickaxe771 Жыл бұрын

@@koreanhamguy2715 Thank you....I expect the audio would be poor. Already own several scanners.....was just curious.

@liliillill3444 Жыл бұрын

Is it possible to receive frequencies from 108 to 136 Mhz with this program?

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

Are you talking about Broadcast FM band? (Rx). UV-5R comes standard with the feature enabled (activated by pressing call button). Some UV-5R were reported to have shipped without them though.

@digitalchaos1980 Жыл бұрын

@@koreanhamguy2715 Looks like he wants aircraft band, but the radio doesn't do AM unfortunately.

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

@@digitalchaos1980 Technically it can do those bands (some models can), just that the two different modes of modulation probably doesn't sound all that... Pleasing

@digitalchaos1980 Жыл бұрын

@@koreanhamguy2715 Yeah it would be a bit unintelligible, at least in my experience and experimentations. 😎

@elielsonrocha3380 8 ай бұрын

I couldn't do it on mine. Mine is at 130 mhz and 178 mhz and it doesn't change.

@ismailylmaz4860 Жыл бұрын

Hello . I m. Wondering. İs this radio listen about 100---130mhz

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

I've heard of some models doing the very low bands. However, not only is this radio stuck to FM (Meaning AM Aircraft transmissions will be barely audible). It's not the safest practice for the internal receiver.

@88drones62 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information

@kb1bun Жыл бұрын

Señores si asen esto perderán para de la frequéncia de 462.000 y 467.9999 te saldrá que está todo bien pero cuando trata de transmitir estás en otra frequéncia que no es la que indica la frequéncia estos radios no vienen para ese o esa modificación no se puede regresar a como vino de fabrica más no transmitirá con la potencia que indica la radio acuérdese que está la desviación..no será bueno aserlo puedes estar seguro que si usas frs gmrs lo perderás para siempre como me pasó a mi

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

Hello, unfortunately I do not speak Spanish. However, I can inform you that the radio works fine under GMRS or FRS channels (although not quite sure about the deviation). The issues that you are experiencing may be related more to the radio hardware depending on the model of the radio (they differ slightly depending on manufacturing date). Thank you!

@simmonsredman8511 10 ай бұрын

There is no link to the software. Please provide. Great video!

@metaltape9113 Жыл бұрын

Tam pham from killtony show ?

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

Tam whoooo?

@peterboyd2613 Жыл бұрын

Ok ive been thinkin of buying 2 4 wifey and me as prepper/survivalist 2 go in a grab bag ya know 4 fire floods zommbie apocalypse etc so can u 1stly comunicate between us and also contact say fire rescue police etc

@JustifyJustin Жыл бұрын

This software gives me an "Unhandled exception has occurred in your application. Input string was not in a correct format." error. Windows 10. Latest updates. Sad panda. 😕

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that, sounds like you could be missing a file or two. Works fine on Windows 11, have you tried the installer?

@JustifyJustin Жыл бұрын

@@koreanhamguy2715 Yup, unpacks and installs correctly but when I run the program I get that error.

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

@@JustifyJustin Interesting, that’s unfortunate. I’m wondering if that’s got to do with a missing package. I’ll double check the install requirements.

@StraightOuttaUrbex Жыл бұрын

It cant transmit out of range I've tried it

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

Have you tried the mod with the software? I’ve ran into that issue using chirp

@StraightOuttaUrbex Жыл бұрын

@@koreanhamguy2715 yea loads of times ive modded the 1st one i got i opened it up to 180 mhz from 174 but i didnt dare transmit because it wouldnt be good for the radio

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

@@StraightOuttaUrbex Oh I see, well I've been pretty lucky with the radios I've transmitted on (they seems stable from radios rxing the transmission and on the monitor)

@Radionut Жыл бұрын

The camera angle of those radios made me skip the rest of the video made my head hurt

@koreanhamguy2715 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, I am scratching my head on the camera angle for the videos as well. Hopefully I can have a decent camera angle on the next one.

@Radionut Жыл бұрын

@@koreanhamguy2715 I did not mean my comment as criticism. Give me a headache ha ha ha