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@M6GOF4 жыл бұрын
"Hello CQ, hello CQ 67 cm!" Hahahaaa! Fantastic! I'm going to have to dig my stuff out for PMR446 and join you guys some time. Always have my Baofeng handhelds programmed with all the 16 channels in. Hope all is well, man. Great video as always.
@liamcloke36764 жыл бұрын
These really are great little radios. I bought a pair off the back of this video and i'm really impressed with how well they pull in signals. They also prove that 0.5 watts used efficiently with a decent built in antenna is far better than higher power with a poorly matched antenna whether its built in or external. Keep up the great work Lewis.
@RingwayManchester4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Liam!
@paulbunting42602 жыл бұрын
Still it would be interesting to see once unlocked with the usb programming cable, if full power at 2 watts would make a difference. Lewis any chance the programming cable would change the freq for 70cm amateur band, Obviously you dont want to get caught on pmr with a radio outputting 2 watts ;-)
@markjohnson63944 жыл бұрын
I've recently found out about this Sunday PMR 446 Ch. 8 at 8pm thing from a contact I made on my mobile CB whilst driving home one Friday. Despite my house being in a far from ideal location I still manage at least a couple of contacts. It's good fun and great for sharing tips and knowledge about all things radio. Great video and an interesting pocket sized radio.
@philkennedy3424 жыл бұрын
I'll listen out see if I can hear anything 8pm Sunday night anybody confirm that's the time....
@paganphil1004 жыл бұрын
@@philkennedy342: Yes....Sundays at 8pm on PMR channel 8.
@wisteela4 жыл бұрын
Very impressive little radio. I'll have to get one of those. The net is a great idea.
@georgeelvers11204 жыл бұрын
Hello Lewis Tried pmr446 channle 8 on Sunday but no one was around my area. I will try again next time. Great video Thanks
@hfvhf9874 жыл бұрын
I like the look and sound of that little rig. Might have to grab one of them for work.
@m7cov4 жыл бұрын
Good little radio that Lewis
@Bootyhunter19714 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video Lewis! I have the little Retevis handhelds with no display that are similar. They are programmable, uhf only RT22 I think is the model. Wonderful little radios, and that little fixed antenna actually does a good job. Very handy and small, easy to use whilst doing other things and good radios to pass off to others as they are easy to use. The audio is outstanding on them as well. Retevis puts out good products, I have a few of their products now and I have not been dissappointed so far with any of it. 73's and keep up the good content!
@quadtraxxx4 жыл бұрын
That’s an impressive little radio! Great video! 👍
@normanhill5353 жыл бұрын
Looks good. Will buy the FRS version, USA. Thank you for the net. Oh, GMRS and FRS reorganised by our telecomm agency (FCC). Up to 2 watts licence free, and a licence for higher power.
@PreppedScots3 жыл бұрын
Just not long got one of these then realised you already had a vid of it, looks like I made a good choice then, decent wee backup in my bugout bag while a baofeng on low as main comms in an emergency
@siobhansworld70544 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video Lewis. I love this little pmr handheld. I'm gonna buy some. Cheers
@Mottersmotters4 жыл бұрын
Great video Lewis. Hope to speak soon I have my foundation test next month 👍🏻
@SqueekyBums4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. I'm still using CB. So channel 8 PMR, analogue 8pm every Sunday evening? I have several old 'walkie talkies' with and without sub channels. Will have to give this a go. Weather permitting, I would use outside the vehicle for improved performance high up near Pendle Hill Clitheroe. You never know. Amazed how well that unit performed, especially with such a small antenna! Subbed on twitter :)
@baz11022 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Lewis. Has anyone had any luck finding an appropriate programming cable for these? The voice alerts are driving me nuts!
@tipstricksss14534 жыл бұрын
UHF is quite a good band but its not given that much credit. I love PMR446 I wish that 70cms simplex would get some more attention as well. Great video.
@Isochest2 жыл бұрын
True. I call CQ on 433.500 FM and get squat all replies☹
@AndyRaysWorld4 жыл бұрын
Great channel Lewis keep up the great work buddy 👍
@westsenkovec4 жыл бұрын
Oh man.. I wanted to DM you about these since I saw them. They look really cool and functional. I saw them after I bought two radios and I was mad that I didn't saw them sooner although these are only PMR. Great for car rides, outdoors and work when you don't want shout at longer distances. I think they were under $25 with free shipping for a par. Ridiculous.
@AC-nt1ph4 жыл бұрын
Very good audio for such a tiny radio
@digitalmediafan3 жыл бұрын
I see the RB618 is super cheap from banggood but the 615 is not available apart from amazon 3 times the price :(
@don1estelle4 жыл бұрын
I've had a set of these radios for a couple of weeks and on Sunday I remembered to switch on at home hoping to hear a local on high ground (I live in a Valley Surrounded by hills) but I was Surprised to to hear a Station from 15 - 25 miles away it was loud and clear booming in the Receive was far better then my Florion and my other radio larger Antenna I'll definitely be taking one with me on my next walk I go on
@ghostontheline4 жыл бұрын
Hi Lewis, thanks great video. 73’s from Pete M0ACD in sunny Templecombe, Somerset 👍
@13548674 жыл бұрын
Sounds like there is also a Wednesday night North West PMR446 net as well, I dusted off an old Binatone MR200 radio that I have and tuned in to Chanel 8 and caught bits of intermittent and sometimes weak activity with interference. I'm not in the best place to transmit though as I am surrounded on all sides by houses and my location is in a bit of a natural dip in the landscape.
@pmpdgtech36994 жыл бұрын
I will put a few calls out this sunday, I will see if I can hear anyone
@nikiamz65012 жыл бұрын
Really love the net in Sundays! Always using at least 200W and X510.
@RingwayManchester2 жыл бұрын
That’s not enough 😂
@nikiamz65012 жыл бұрын
Yeah, maybe 1KW and X700 sounds more adequate... thanks Lewis
@RingwayManchester2 жыл бұрын
It’ll do I guess…
@nikiamz65012 жыл бұрын
@@RingwayManchester Yes I think it will be enough
@36hunters4 жыл бұрын
I lost it when he started calling CQ!
@knoxieman4 жыл бұрын
Great test, super little radios, will speak to Retevis and get a set for the kids.
@stakkerhmnd4 жыл бұрын
Comrade Wingray. Thank you for notifying me of the imposter. It is the duty of all D.P.M.R.K citizens to dob people in! Using very advanced technology on my very advanced smartphone and a very advanced KZfaq app (all only available to me), I was able to triangulate the position of the Stakker Humanoid pretender and they will be dealt with henceforthwith.
@Waynethepainsmurf4 жыл бұрын
I’ve just seen the link where to buy thanks. I’ve also checked amazon available 21 June 2020 £34 pair. I’m gonna get 2 I think. 🙂. Cheers Wayne.
@michaelloughlin7343 жыл бұрын
We've now came into 3 of these the voice prompts are doing our heads in.
@rogerlafrance63554 жыл бұрын
Even a half a watt, if you can see it you can work it! Not bad for inside the car and not facing the direction you want to talk to. Atop the church tower is a good place to be NCS. There's lot more activity, here in the states, with social distancing. Perhaps more people will get them? Cellphone's don't work in a disaster!
@chriskerr70552 жыл бұрын
How can the voice notifications be turned off... Is it only through programming? Or can it be done by some form of key stroke? Thank you.
@JoeyIngles2 жыл бұрын
So, ever try an earpiece with it? When I plug in an earpiece, it stays in transmit mode.
@bunston10004 жыл бұрын
More compact and easier than getting on 160m (Topband) lol.
@Goyotero10004 жыл бұрын
RT40 Digital/Analog Radio or TK-3601D Compact PMR446/dPMR446 also have digital modes.
@eastvillepark60372 жыл бұрын
Was some enchanced propogation from italy heard ? It sounded like it
@JJ1962444 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video Lewis enjoyed it
@georgespeck87613 жыл бұрын
The size and design remindes me of the old nextel push to talk phones.
@luke45184 жыл бұрын
Love the music and your background. Manchester?
@jplacido99993 жыл бұрын
0.5 W is very important, otherwise you are cheating. 4W only in life saving situations, otherwise it will create chaos. (if you cheat with 4W what stops anyone for cheating with 50 W ?!!!! (got my drift ? .....) Congratulations: Short and sweet comms.
@ChrisSmithy3 жыл бұрын
Well said. Couldn’t agree more.
@NikEastwood1614 жыл бұрын
how do lewis, I hadnt visited your channel ages until during the week on this video, anyway i had a listen in to this tonight, and got a good signal on most people here in wilmslow. I might have another listen next week and announce myself.
@RingwayManchester4 жыл бұрын
Nice one Nik! Check out the PMR 446 Channel 8, 8PM UK net group I've set up! Let's see if we can get some PMR446 activity going! facebook.com/groups/1476579085858318/
@rpcomms14 жыл бұрын
RX Audio and squelch very nice sounds like pro gear!
@JamesDC422 жыл бұрын
Nobody does the PMR Net down south here in Sussex.
@don1estelle4 жыл бұрын
hi all I just got two of these radios and they came with a programming cable dose anyone know what software to use and where to get it?
@JamesDC422 жыл бұрын
Where can I find out where PMR nets go on? It will be handy as I'm studying for Foundation.
@helraiser666painkil4 жыл бұрын
Hi Lewis I just wanted to ask mate what date do you all use the 446? I know that it's at 8.00pm but I just need the date you guys go on the 446? Because I will come on definitely and give you a shout and it would be really interesting to see if you can hear me in the Liverpool area I live in Kirkby and that's near the Knowsley area so hopefully I'll able to speak to you mate OK. And if you monitor channel 1 on the 446 of a day then you can probably hear us on that channel and there's another frequency that a mate uses 446.150mhz so if you can listen to that part of the band then you can hear the lads from Liverpool I don't use it because it's illegal to use and you could end up loosing your amateur licence that you've worked so hard to get I know that it's tempting to use that frequency but I wouldn't go on it if I was you and just leave them to it basically OK. Anyway you take care and I'll speak to you very soon then mate OK cheers and best 73's for now then mate OK cheers buddy. Stephen M3SNV 73's.
@r188ops84 жыл бұрын
Canny little rigs. I have 4 (klepto 🤣) Midland G7’s, love em, might try and kick off a 446 net up here 👍🏻👍🏻
@techtinkerin Жыл бұрын
8:23 Taxi lee off CB 19 😎👍
@sukiiish4 жыл бұрын
I use this almost 3 month, cool radio.
@markswanston48493 жыл бұрын
I've never heard anyone on mine what 446 frequency are they on can they be reprogramd Lewis??
@Kaylem134 жыл бұрын
On channel there are 2 other bands of sub channels, dcs and dtcss?? what channel of these if they are other sub channels? Thanks Lewis
@franciscomartins74633 жыл бұрын
Is this radio version PMR (0,5W)? Range with buildings? Did you tested?
@skysurferboy4 жыл бұрын
Which FB group is the 446 net advertised. Not sure if anyone is on the air but I ll give it a try next Sunday.
@rogersmith98084 жыл бұрын
16 "No worries"..... quite nice!!! ;^D
@amateurspotter26564 жыл бұрын
Hi Lewis. Can you tell me if I can put PMR446 frequencies into a UV- 5R ? Or is that illegal? Thanks 🙏 Eamonn.
@markjohnson63944 жыл бұрын
I'm no expert, in fact I'm quite new to it all, but my understanding is this - It is technically illegal because the UV-5R is advertised as transmitting over the 1/2 watt power limit required to stay legal on PMR 446. There was something about PMR 446 radios have non removable antennas to stay legal but I believe this has changed. All that said, some people have tested the Uv-5R and on low power settings it pushes about 1/2 a Watt despite the manufacturers claims, so would be legal. Programming the PMR channels is straight forward too. Hope this helps until someone more knowledgeable comes along.
@amateurspotter26564 жыл бұрын
Mark Johnson . Thanks for that Mark, it’s what I thought but not sure 🤔 I’ll stick to legal channels. Thanks again. Eamonn.
@markjohnson63944 жыл бұрын
@@amateurspotter2656 you're welcome Eamonn. I have the Uv-82 and have programmed it to low power on the 446 PMR channels. It works fine and I pick up a couple of people on the 8' O'clock channel 8 net. Don't forget they are legal channels - it's the Baofeng that is capable of doing slightly illegal stuff because of the power output. If you are still wary about it all, don't forget that you can still listen in to PMR 446 using a Baofeng legally.
@Lion-zw6rk3 жыл бұрын
I am looking for a good pmr walkie talkie and because of your video i think i will buy this device. Thank you! 👍🏻
@lee.m.bennett26354 жыл бұрын
How is everyone having 446 nets when it's only 0.5w ? Or is everyone just running illegally, genuine question.
@paganphil1004 жыл бұрын
M7MLB-Lee: Most of them are probably on high ground.....you can get some long-distance contacts on PMR if you get up high enough.
@Speedbird77714 жыл бұрын
My longest transmission on PMR was with a Baofeng T-1 on low TX (0,5W) got a full signal of Malta from Pozzallo in Sicily, I was received with a full signal also, sea level, 97Km. PMR can be pretty impressive in open spaces.
@dannyo66994 жыл бұрын
Is this unit to unit or are you going through a repeater?
@Phil-M0KPH4 жыл бұрын
Was going to monitor on the FT-897D for some signal reports but, by the time I remembered, it was too late!
@davidaix57713 жыл бұрын
What is pmr is that like frs?
@ry491 Жыл бұрын
Can you tell me if this bet is still active on a Sunday night. If so do I need to set a CTS tone Thanks .
@RingwayManchester Жыл бұрын
Yes and no :)
@paulmark634 жыл бұрын
Hi Lewis great video question the CTSS tones for PMR 82,5 77 94.8 are they for the same areas as 2M 70cms for example my local repeaters are 82.5 Paul
@sasvimnovitube4 жыл бұрын
It`s universal codes.
@thisandthat871 Жыл бұрын
Does this still happen?
@driverfilmsshortwavechannel4 жыл бұрын
Never tried PMR, may give it a try in the future!
@gyorgyhosshg3fax8464 жыл бұрын
My two Retevis RB615 radios communicate with each other, but not with another radio. What did I mess up?
@OrlandoNascimento3 жыл бұрын
Ctcss turned on
@markemarkpsv14 жыл бұрын
Fiddlers Ferry in Liverpool? I think your a county out there m8ty 😄 Could I get 446 on a realistic pro 26, and listen in on a Sunday night? 👍😎👍MDS
@Unknown-sb7lq3 жыл бұрын
no worries
@michaelloughlin7344 жыл бұрын
Have you tried the retevis rt667 radio I got a pair £19.99 each they charge via mini usb they have a monitor button and proper 3500mah battery and a small grub screw at the bottom of the stock antannae which when removed antannae screws off revealing male mini sma I've now fitted a quarter wave on mine and it works really well these are the most solid built radios I've owned from the retevis range and cheap as chips and 16ch is ch 7 on them radios 7 with ctcss 16?
@RingwayManchester4 жыл бұрын
Hi mate, I was offered them for review but didn't take them
@india454004 жыл бұрын
Very good sir
@Waynethepainsmurf4 жыл бұрын
Hi Lewis. I’ve just bought 2 Retevis rt619 radios for use with my crew mate on my patience transport ambulance. I wish I had seen this radio before so I can program my own cctss and dcs channels. Is this a fairly new radio? And where is the best place to get them? Love your videos I’ve just added you as friend on Facebook I’m in surrey so I don’t think it’s possible to get you on a dxing pmr8pm Sunday lol. Keep safe.thanks. Wayne.
@LeeJolley2 жыл бұрын
You can program the RT619 with the cable and software from the Retevis software
@charlesloukas59093 жыл бұрын
Was that a tropo at 9.15 ?
@skepticalexicon35344 жыл бұрын
PMR radios are ridiculously under powered for towns and cities. Ok for rural areas yeah but try getting that 0.5 watt to penetrate buildings, no chance. I do like the idea of trying to get a local area net going. On channel 8. PMR446 Channel 8 nets forming all over the country, awesome!
@Ixquick9794 жыл бұрын
9:15 What was that?
@mousa14994 жыл бұрын
O lalalio😂
@mousa14994 жыл бұрын
O lalalio😂
@tonybalm15134 жыл бұрын
Stakker Humanoid What a Toooooooooon!!!!!!
@SIGNALacquired4 жыл бұрын
Says "Unavailable" in the retevis.com link, in your video description.
@retevis4 жыл бұрын
You can try the RB615 model here: www.retevis.com/License-free-two-way-radio-RB615-with-Vibration/
@deoclecionascimento72624 жыл бұрын
Hello. Does this radio program the frequencies?
@Steve2645114 жыл бұрын
They are PMR446, so already programmed with those channels.
@kwakamonkey4 жыл бұрын
there is a programming cable avaiable , not sure what for though www.retevis.com/shop/Programming-Line-For-RB15-RB615/
@sasvimnovitube4 жыл бұрын
You can program it, locate .ini file of programming software and edit frequencies in text editor, it`s easy...
@gabsuar61344 жыл бұрын
Funciona en Mexico ? Works in Mexico?
@bulldogbrower67324 жыл бұрын
Get the US version, they should be higher power. Legally they can be 2 watts in the US.
@grindz1454 жыл бұрын
67cm, nice;D
@hymatwat94124 жыл бұрын
I’m trying to do a conversion. Is 446 MHz really 67cm ?
@jansen2024 жыл бұрын
Nice
@poulan93 жыл бұрын
Great video. I'm a newbie and just bought a pair of these and love the portability but so far I haven't been able to hear anyone else and I live in a big town, do you know what setting I need to use? I don't have any encoding on and the band is set to N.
@joymukherji27023 жыл бұрын
Unlikely there are many users in your part of the town.
@onanysundrymule31443 жыл бұрын
The range is very poor amongst the bricks and concrete of an urban district, unless you are in a high rise building, or unless if you are in an attic room etc. Kind regards.
@joymukherji27023 жыл бұрын
@@onanysundrymule3144 UHF is inferior than VHF when it comes to range. For really long distance simplex communication, use SSB 10 meters band (29MHz) and rooftop antenna for base station and mobile whip for car. 25 miles of simplex range can be achieved.
@onanysundrymule31443 жыл бұрын
@@joymukherji2702 Yes, 29 mhz is CB band isn't it? I was trying to help out the guy who had just bought these pmr sets. Kind regards.
@joymukherji27023 жыл бұрын
@@onanysundrymule3144 Yes, CB. Even VHF hand-helds with longer antenna will have more range than UHF.
@maq10174 жыл бұрын
These radios are top notch, but has anyone figured out how to turn off the voice announcements? Ear piercing!!
@RingwayManchester4 жыл бұрын
Same here Martin.
@dtm7894 жыл бұрын
Can you program this radio to include 70cm amateur frequencies?
@paganphil1004 жыл бұрын
John Fisher: All of the LEGAL PMR radios will only have the PMR frequencies.
@dtm7894 жыл бұрын
Philip Fletcher yeah but I’ve seen a programming cable being mentioned and the same radio is sold on PMR446 and FRS versions.
@sasvimnovitube4 жыл бұрын
You can, locate .ini file of programming software and edit frequencies in text editor, it`s easy...
@ignoreme1233 жыл бұрын
@@sasvimnovitube interesting, where is the location of the .ini you speak of??? TIA
@sasvimnovitube3 жыл бұрын
@@ignoreme123 It`s in the folder your programming software is installed. This file type may be hidden by default but it`s there (I use Total Commander file manager).
@jmmorgenstern7005 Жыл бұрын
There is one problem no one in amateur radio on the KZfaq videos ever discusses the price what it costs to get a license is it free or does it cost thousands of millions of dollars or hundreds of dollars or $10 and I'm talking about USD over here what does it cost to get a license and unless you discuss what it cost to get a license Kylie don't make such videos because all it gives is people buying these radios starting to broadcast for free and then they can get into trouble because they don't have a license because of course when they find out the cost if it if it there's a cost then you know people are going to start using these things and not going to have call signs not going to have nothing because no one discusses the price of the license which is a very important topic here so if you're not going to discuss that then Kylie close out all these videos because these videos are giving the wrong impression to people stating that the basically you're saying that license is free and anyone can jump on it just buy a radio and broadcast and you want to just get to go to the course and just get it for free is that the real story or is there a cost like $10 per license $50 $100 $1,000 a million dollars per license what the heck does it cost
@RingwayManchester Жыл бұрын
That’s a lot of waffle…. The license doesn’t cost A lot but it varies that’s why we don’t give the price. It’s not our price to give. It costs around £50-£70 all in here in the uk. For the weekend course, books and test.
@msf60khz4 жыл бұрын
Not sure how a kid will manage all those functions.