Baofeng BF H7 | First look & power test (with a surprising result!)

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Baofeng BF H7 | First look & power test (with a surprising result!)

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On The Mic with Mike

Күн бұрын

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@sean-2e0xbt57 3 жыл бұрын

I was more surprised to see 2m frequency displayed when inside the radio showed 400-470... I guess that is just reference to its 10w output. Great video again Mike... Thanks again 👍

@M7BVV-Phil 3 жыл бұрын

Was surprised to see the afore mentioned 10w on the meter. Good job sir 73's

@youratymochko5187 2 жыл бұрын

You can program the BF H7 with Chirp using Radioddity GA 510 and a Retevis RT22/RT22S programming cable which is like a master key and works on every single of my 20 plus radios. Three of the radios came with programming cables that didn't work, but the Retevis cable works every time!

@jonathanochoa7409 Жыл бұрын

Under what model selected on chirp?

@markg6jvy135 3 жыл бұрын

Yup think we’re all gonna be surprised by that result. Great video Mike, thanks 👍👏👏

@rogermay6521 3 жыл бұрын

you can also program Baofeng BF-H6 with Radioddity GA-510 using chirp

@dafyddr8678 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Mike and like others have stated it is a surprise to see that 10w push out and for the price makes it a great bargain. Perhaps a quick video on the quality of use ? Stay Safe. Dafydd M6ULU

@OnTheMicwithMike 3 жыл бұрын

Funnily enough, I checked the output on an external meter last night and that was reading 9.6w so a big surprise really 😂

@johnroberts6695 2 жыл бұрын

There's nothing wrong with 5 watts (as most 5W radios don't actually put out 5 watts), and it's amazing it hits 10 watts on UHF. My walkie-talkies are UHF and to be honest, 5W and 10W are about the same when it comes to transmitting and they're identical when it comes to receiving. But it's hard not to like the BF-H7 (aka UV-99). It's just so datgum gorgeous. The S5 also shares the same look, but it's a 5W tri-band.

@chrisdel157 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the power test! I was very doubtful myself... Thanks!

@OnTheMicwithMike 3 жыл бұрын

I was too considering it’s from Baofeng. Since tested on another analogue meter and it was registering over 9w on a full charge so it certainly does live up to the 10w claim.

@VM-yt2fj Жыл бұрын

10W did the jobs in a more urban setting. Depending on the number of your local repeaters, if you are in a more crowded state, it would guarantee certain numbers of radio stations for national control. That said if it's advertised and it's true to 10w. We could see a 20miles+ easy touch with 200m hill. With 5 watts, you can have some struggle with that distance if that's some obstacle. It usually falls short after 10 miles based some of the testing I've see online.

@RozelyLindim 3 жыл бұрын

It can programmed in chirp. Using radiodity ga-510

@OnTheMicwithMike 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Just tried it myself - added that info into the video description. Thank you!

@gustavojarapina3242 3 жыл бұрын

Lo probé y funciona 100%, Muchisimas gracias.

@DJJAKEY2009 3 жыл бұрын

Nice looking radio.. Great video too.. 73 from Jake.

@OnTheMicwithMike 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it mate, stay safe 73’

@dimebagtribute 2 жыл бұрын

I have a bunch of these chinese radios from Abbree to Baofeng or TYT and I tested them all for output power. All behave the same way by delivering 10W only in a specific frequency range except for one radio, the TYT uv98, this radio deliver its 10W on almost every frequencies it can transmit!! If you need a radio like that you are aware of its particularity now😄

@amir-kw4ye 3 жыл бұрын

excellent video, thanks for sharing this information. I bought one at alixpress. Did you do more power tests? I was curious to know how much punctuation she would give in 462

@johnroberts6695 2 жыл бұрын

For those of you with BF-888s walkie-talkies, here's a list of channel frequencies you can program into your H7s, or whatever radios you happen to own. All the other lists I've found have been completely wrong. This one works. Baofeng Radio Frequencies BF-F888s to UV-5R ------------------------------------- CH 1 462.125000 CH 2 462.225000 CH 3 462.325000 CH 4 462.425000 CH 5 462.525000 CH 6 462.625000 CH 7 462.725000 CH 8 462.825000 CH 9 462.925000 CH 10 463.025000 CH 11 463.125000 CH 12 463.225000 CH 13 463.525000 CH 14 450.225000 CH 15 460.325000 CH 16 469.950000 -------------------------------------

@OnTheMicwithMike 2 жыл бұрын

This list is dependant on what part of the world you’re from. For example, they wouldn’t generally be used here in the UK - I believe those frequencies are the FRS frequencies.

@johnroberts6695 2 жыл бұрын

@@OnTheMicwithMike » Quite right. In the U.K. how are these radio frequencies regulated? My wife is from Iran, where FM is used by the military. She found this out by taking a radio to her family. She said they took the radio, did something to it and gave it back fully functional except that it would no longer play FM. About the H7, do you still have it and, if so, is it still working to your satisfaction? If you were to use it while camping/hiking, would you set transmission to HIGH (10 watts-ish) or would you set it on MEDIUM (5 watts-ish)? Does the HIGH setting quickly drain the battery to the extent you would use the lower seeing? Thanks!

@johnroberts6695 2 жыл бұрын

Just now saw your other answer. Sorry for the repitition.

@OnTheMicwithMike 2 жыл бұрын

Really the most accessible radio service open to everyone here is PMR 446. But there are legal requirements with them, power limit of 0.5w and the radio must have a fixed antenna so these Baofeng radios aren’t legal to use on PMR. It doesn’t stop people though from doing it but that’s it. The rest you need to be a licensed Ham operator or a business licence holder. I have to be perfectly honest, I hardly use handheld radios or 2m and 70cm for that matter. Very rare I’d pick up a radio and call out on one of the calling channels, I’m more into HF myself :) But using the BF-H7 on medium power is more than enough really.

@luisveddhas Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. 73

@callyc1633 3 жыл бұрын

Another good video and very informative. 👍🏻

@OnTheMicwithMike 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Cally :)

@callyc1633 3 жыл бұрын

@@OnTheMicwithMike You're very welcome Mike 🙂

@joeframo3347 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing the video I love the layout the Urban nomics of the looks very cool and robust I'm switching to these radios now from Kenwood and I, yaesu because the prices are ridiculous now I can benefit with these radios just as well if I had them thank you for sharing this video 👍

@davez2989 3 жыл бұрын

Any idea if it sounds better? Any idea how long the battery will last? Any idea if it really is waterproof

@OnTheMicwithMike 3 жыл бұрын

The radio sounds the same as any other radio. The battery seems to be decent, I used it a fair few times and the battery lasted a good while. As for the waterproof test, I may do a waterproof test soon and film it for the channel to see how it fairs after a dunk in some water.

@johnroberts6695 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Mike. Just a few quick notes. Do you ever watch videos by Randy (NotARubicon)? He recently reviewed two waterproof Retevis RT29 10-watt UHF walkie-talkies (radios he didn't have the legal license to transmit on). Despite his channel name, he is just a bit of a Rubicon. A tiny bit. He went to a friend who is licensed, and they did a range test that's pretty impressive. They went over 7 miles from each other in an urban environment with remarkable clarity. Of course, it's antenna size was itself remarkable. But if I understood you correctly, the Baofeng H7 hit 10 watts on the UHF setting, but only about half that on the VHF setting. And I'd assume the results would be the same for the H6 as well. So I wondered if, since your initial assessment, you've had any other interesting measurements in either UHF or VHF? Specifically, is there any indication Baofeng preset any frequency settings that you know of? It did this with the 5R+ (which I wish it hadn't). It just struck me strange that it hit 10 watts in UHS, but half that in VHF. Another thing I found interesting, but completely understandable, was that when Randy held down the [PTT] button, the meter showed that the wattage began to drop. BTW, what are the laws and licensing requirements in the UK 🇬🇧 on UHS and VHS uses? Are there costs involved? Exams? We've got 90+ percent of people in the US 🇺🇸 ignoring the GMRS laws, but those who _are_ licensed get increasingly snippy with those who aren't. The law says GMRS licences are $35, but the FCC it's still charging $70 on its website. Just wondered what it was like on your side of the pond.

@begooglybegrudged8070 2 жыл бұрын

On the BAOFENG BF-H7, HOW does one switch from UHF band to VHF band?

@OnTheMicwithMike 2 жыл бұрын

To change from channel mode to VFO mode, hold down the GREEN button (top left on the keypad). To change back it’s the same again, press and hold. To switch between the dual VFO just press down on the RED key while in VFO mode and you can select which one you want. As for VHF and UHF, both VFO’s work on both UHF and VHF.

@wisteela 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Seems a very good radio. Slightly odd that it only has the UHF frequency range on the back.

@OnTheMicwithMike 3 жыл бұрын

I have a theory, to advertise the 10w maybe it’s just to point out that it’s only 10w on UHF? It’s either that or I need to get out more... lol

@wisteela 3 жыл бұрын

@@OnTheMicwithMike That was my thinking too

@marcusbrown2881 Ай бұрын

does anyone know how can i pair baofeng bf-t3 my kids have with a baofeng bf-h7. i can't find the correct frequences

@OnTheMicwithMike Ай бұрын

If within the UK, the BF-T3 should be 8 channels 1-8 on the PMR 446 frequencies. You just need the first 8 channels programmed into the BF-H7. But however, the BF-H7 isn't legal to use on 446MHz in the UK due to its power output and removable antenna.

@marcusbrown2881 25 күн бұрын

@@OnTheMicwithMike i am not in UK. i set BF-T3 on channel 1 and subchannel 1 for example and then i set the frequency on my BF-H7 from the table provided which is 462.5625 but there is no communication.

@OnTheMicwithMike 25 күн бұрын

@@marcusbrown2881 Are you sure both radios have been programmed for the same frequencies? Sub channels are CTSS codes, so my guess is that what one radio may class as channel 1 (CTSS or sub channel) might differ from the other radio.

@SYN-flood 2 жыл бұрын

I see mess in Baofeng. On rear sticker is 400MHz, but on display is 140MHz and 400MHz like dual-band radio 😆

@andyhowe1302 3 жыл бұрын

Are you still impressed with it ? Would love baofeng to put aircraft listening bands on them

@OnTheMicwithMike 3 жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t be any good, the radio doesn’t cover the airband at all, and it’s only an FM handheld, whereas airband uses AM. Still use it regularly, great handset.

@Ziplock9000 2 жыл бұрын

Is this just the BF-H6 with more power and same battery?

@OnTheMicwithMike 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty much yes.

@Ziplock9000 2 жыл бұрын

@@OnTheMicwithMike Ok, thanks.

@johnroberts6695 2 жыл бұрын

If one puts an earpiece into these radios, is it just one channel, or do you hear it in stereo? Not a deal breaker, but just curious. Also there's a review on Amazon by a guy who gave it one star 🌟. He said his H7 couldn't hit a nearby repeater that his 5R could hit with no problem. Have you had any similar issues with yours?

@OnTheMicwithMike 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never tried to be honest. I use mine occasionally and it works as it should :)

@aaronjanderson1942 2 жыл бұрын

this is a mono radio, and headphone jack in mono output. just like any vhf-uhf radio.

@eshosport 3 жыл бұрын

Could you repeat the output power test with some other measurement devices for this Bofeng H7 and share?

@OnTheMicwithMike 3 жыл бұрын

I could but I’ve long since passed the radio on.

@mikebenefield8477 3 жыл бұрын

That doesn't make sense. On all my radios, the VHF power output is always higher than UHF. Strange that it's backwards on this radio.

@OnTheMicwithMike 3 жыл бұрын

Most of the Baofeng radios I have and had in the past had a higher output on UHF. Even my Kenwood TH-F7 has a higher output on UHF.

@wisteela 3 жыл бұрын

I'm wondering about the output power of the H6, which is also claimed to be 10W, and if it can be used with Chirp.

@OnTheMicwithMike 3 жыл бұрын

I did a power test in the video. Also there are some good details in the video description on programming with chirp as it’s not actually supported yet. Cheers.

@wisteela 3 жыл бұрын

@@OnTheMicwithMike Yeah, seems they are sort of the same models.

@reladaerahspu9016 3 жыл бұрын

hi just asking, what is difference between H6 and this H7?

@OnTheMicwithMike 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing at all. Just cosmetic changes so it seems 👍🏻

@reladaerahspu9016 3 жыл бұрын

@@OnTheMicwithMike thanks for the info. Almost buy H7 due to I think its more powerful and updated than H6.

@maddog57ful 2 жыл бұрын

Why is the camera so far away from the meter?

@huntingtimes5474 2 жыл бұрын

Does that actually matter! ?

@maddog57ful 2 жыл бұрын

@@huntingtimes5474 If I didn't think it mattered, I wouldn't of asked.

@OnTheMicwithMike Жыл бұрын

@@maddog57ful I can see it perfectly fine in the video?

@sekibulja-fu3bv Жыл бұрын

Hi all, where do you buy this Baofeng in UK? Can you recommend? Thank you

@OnTheMicwithMike Жыл бұрын

eBay, is your best bet. If you don’t mind waiting a few weeks, Aliexpress.

@contactmiller Жыл бұрын

I really liked this radio, but then the keypad quit working after a few weeks of light use, so back to Amazon it goes.

@hg9322 2 жыл бұрын

does this have the capability to tx on frs i know not legal just wondering

@TheChewy78 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@4kvideo545 Жыл бұрын

If switch to UHF we'll get 10km range distance?

@OnTheMicwithMike Жыл бұрын

Not necessarily, the range of UHF is usually less than line of sight. From high ground and clear of buildings etc.. it’s possible to cover great distances.

@4kvideo545 Жыл бұрын

@On The Mic with Mike thanks to really answer

@timschmalenberger4767 2 жыл бұрын

What’s the range ?

@OnTheMicwithMike 2 жыл бұрын

Range is dependent on location. Higher the better, but around town I can open a repeater from home 49 miles away along the coast. Quite decent.

@johnroberts6695 2 жыл бұрын

Hard to say what the ranges are. In urban environs, if you can see it, you can talk to it. If range is what's important to you, a 10-watt radio will be a good way to go. Mike got 10 watts in UHF, but only half that in VHF. So if you're going to be using the former, buy the H7. If you're going to be using the latter, you might want to look at something else. You might want to check out the Retevis RT29. Rather than me telling you about it, check out kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gc6YmqyS08erXac.html. Great review. Subscribe if you like him and do the same for this channel. 🗣📻

@davidsmith6080 3 жыл бұрын

Bf f8 hp. 8watt. Probably better.or UV5R III(3) 5watt. Tri band .20usd. Wish or AliExpress..hunt from 20 deals shcowered them for a week......Not btech uv5rX3,it's same thing with warranty for 10more usdollars.

@gertrudisdaundra5375 Жыл бұрын

How to setup bf h7 to gmrs/frs?thnks

@OnTheMicwithMike Жыл бұрын

I’m not familiar with GMRS, but hopefully someone can help in comments.

@Trexxstin-oy8vb Ай бұрын

find a list of gmrs/frs frequencies and program it into the radio by software or by hand

@Trexxstin-oy8vb Ай бұрын

also baofengs are not compliant to gmrs or frs

@johnroberts6695 3 жыл бұрын

Nice radio, but I'm going to send it back to Amazon if I can't find a battery for it!

@OnTheMicwithMike 3 жыл бұрын

Did you not get one with it?

@johnroberts6695 3 жыл бұрын

@@OnTheMicwithMike Yes, but the only one that came with it. The battery only lasts about a little more than a year. Replacements are about $35! The radio itself is sweet, but why hasn't it caught on in the States? The battery costs almost as much as the radio. Is this likely to change?

@OnTheMicwithMike 3 жыл бұрын

No idea mate. The thing with those cheap Chinese radios is that they are disposable in a way. When they break or go wrong they end up in the bin. Buying a new radio is sometimes cheaper as you said.

@johnroberts6695 2 жыл бұрын

@@OnTheMicwithMike » Got mine yesterday and it was fully charged in a little more than an hour. I've got several Baofeng UV-5Rs (who hasn't?) and two UV-82HPs, which I love. My 5Rs are supposedly 8-watts. My 5R+s, one blue, one yellow are very likable. About the size of a pack of cigarettes or a deck of cards. They're 5-watts, or so they're billed. I have three 8-watt 5Rs that came with 3800 mAh batteries. I wonder if they are 8-watts? Now that I've seen the BF-H7s, I can say they're my favorite ham radio, period. I may find a digital Baofeng I like better, but unless or until one falls in my lap, the H7 is my favorite. Mine are black and orange and I have matching black and orange Appree mics I bought to go with them. The radios have just the right amount of heft, they sound great and I can't imagine why they haven't hit the United States yet. Baofeng makes some incredible radios and I'm making the H7s my bugout bag favorites -- those and a couple of 82HPs. When I get some extra cash I may order another H7 just to play around with. Nice video, btw!

@robertoellison348 3 жыл бұрын

HEY, DOES ANYONE ELSE SEE THAT THE RADIO IS LISTED AS A 440MHZ ONLY, BUTTHE FRONT SCREEN DISPLAY IS DAUL BANDED?????????????HUMMMMMM....... JUST THINKING OUT LOUD......09-09-2020-18:29HRS............ 73.......

@IlyaTyshchenko 3 жыл бұрын

You can try to use software for BF-H6 for this radio - it (partially) work good for me right now - www.baofengradio.co.uk/programming-software/ . I'll fill request form for CHIRP later. PS: chirp.danplanet.com/issues/8313

@OnTheMicwithMike 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there, I tried that last week myself and got the radio to momentarily connect and then throw up an error message. I’ll also file a request too hopefully the more numbers request it, the radio will have more chance of being supported. Thanks for the info and stay safe 73’.

@IlyaTyshchenko 3 жыл бұрын

@@OnTheMicwithMike also you can try this link www.radioscanner.ru/files/baofeng/file21545/ (sorry in russian only, not mine), this sw looks very similar but it's not the same (it's correctly support UHF/VHF on this radio at least). Cheers!

@OnTheMicwithMike 3 жыл бұрын

@@IlyaTyshchenko Hi there, yes I tried this software and it's doing the same as the BF-H Series software, starts to read from the radio and times out at 4%. Doesn't really work on the BF-H7 yet. But thank you for the link, it's appreciated :)

@MaarzeeH 3 жыл бұрын

height in cm?

@OnTheMicwithMike 3 жыл бұрын

Just over 11cm tall for the main unit, 13cm including the height of the control knobs on the top of the radio. That’s without an antenna attached.

@SergeyKruzov Жыл бұрын

Why do they need these walkie-talkies ... All this is outdated everyone uses smartphones

@OnTheMicwithMike Жыл бұрын

Maybe one day those smartphones wont be operational, radios will always be. Ham radio will work regardless.

@SergeyKruzov Жыл бұрын

@@OnTheMicwithMike If she worked, let's say at least 50 km and even better for 100 km, then I understand it cost it .... But if she works for a maximum of 7 - 10 km, then I think this is just a children's toy

@OnTheMicwithMike Жыл бұрын

@@SergeyKruzov That's where the confusion comes. If you plan on transmitting with these radios, it does require a license. Once licensed, you can access repeaters... and repeaters can be networked around the world, so you can literally be sat at home in your armchair while talking to someone across the other side of the world. I've had that experience myself. Not a children's toy by any stretch... improper use of these radios can land you in hot water.

@SergeyKruzov Жыл бұрын

@@OnTheMicwithMike ОК...

@TreatComp Жыл бұрын

Hello. There is a problem with the radio BF-H7. To better "outline" the problem took a very short video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gK9ji9CK3Mu8aas.html + the same problem if you check the BF-H7 and "baby" radio BF-T3. What do you think, how to solve the problem?

@OnTheMicwithMike Жыл бұрын

Video removed. So don’t know what you mean.