This May Be The BEST GMRS Radio You Can Buy! The TidRadio TD-H3 GMRS & Ham Radio Review

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Ай бұрын

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You can get the two-pack of TidRadio TDH3 radios here: amzn.to/4asgKrQ
The TidRadio TD-H3 is a combination GMRS radio and ham radio. This means that it is legal for use on amateur radio bands and on GMRS. The TDH3 from TidRadio also has several features that most GMRS radios do not have, such as full-radio configuration cloning over the air, both USB-C charging AND programming, and the ability to program the radio via Bluetooth from your smartphone. In this video I do a full review of TidRadio's new TD-H3 ham-radio and GMRS radio combination hand-held walkie-talkie radio.
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@samwalker3441 5 күн бұрын

Just another cheap Part 97 radio.

@TheNotaRubicon 5 күн бұрын

Which is _exactly_ why so many people love it and want one. But thanks for pointing out the obvious and thanks for watching. I guess.

@Jimbo_Conn Ай бұрын

The picture on the wall😂😂

@grigorirasputin5020 Ай бұрын

Ole sniffy! 😂

@KarmaFlight Ай бұрын

Pedo in Chief!

@johnfish1194 Ай бұрын

Uber sniffer

@gregsmith1116 Ай бұрын

Yes, sniff sniff.

@PleatherJacket Ай бұрын

Do I smell Pantene?

@danieladdison5731 Ай бұрын

The picture behind you steals the show!! Another great episode.

@Skynet-vg9fq Ай бұрын

I have one of dons Stormy sniff

@Scrambler85 Ай бұрын

@@Skynet-vg9fqdo you have a picture of biden in the shower with Ashley 🤔

@Lecon60 13 күн бұрын

My Apx4000 has all these programmed. I want this radio to pass out to The American Red Cross. I have funds to purchase many of these

@derekschinke2512 Ай бұрын

I love watching your videos at 4x speed, because then it sounds normal lol

@kenrangen Ай бұрын

Close. I put my playback speed at 1.5x and now it sounds normal.

@FosterFarmsOk Ай бұрын

sad hams need people to talk slow to them.

@matthewkowalsky4874 Ай бұрын

I play the video at 1.25 to 2x speeds as well

@bobrowers Ай бұрын

perhaps biden talks faster? maybe steven wright is faster?

@BradfordStokes 17 күн бұрын

He's a genius. Found a way to beat the system. Take a 5 min vid and turn it into a 20 mins vid.

@rbselfdefense3868 Ай бұрын

I watched in another video about this radio that the “normal” mode is a kind of unlock mode that allows to use HAM and GMRS frequencies at the same time, but than again I am a noob in this subject, and you are my main source of knowledge. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.

@williamnichols6282 Ай бұрын

Ok, ok, you talked me into buying the Baofeng G Plus, (two of them) now I just ordered two of these. You are very convincing. I have been a ham for many years and it was your u-tube site that caused me to get into GMRS. I want to thank you for that and wish Zenew to watch over you and keep you safe from "some people".

@spicemasterii6775 Ай бұрын

Have you enabled Roger beep? 😂 I just bought a boofwang too.

@lenframe Ай бұрын

Yeah me too! LOL. My collection is growing

@maikerumine Ай бұрын

Wholesome comment!

@Klaatu_ Ай бұрын

Right there with you. 🙂

@sambreadon9652 Ай бұрын

*sigh* Thank you for yet again convincing me to buy yet another radio. I need a bigger box to toss it in after the initial 2 weeks interest and use expires. 😂

@TheNotaRubicon Ай бұрын

The sickness is real!

@philliprickman1394 Ай бұрын

Not sure mine hold my interest two weeks 😅

@Francois_Dupont Ай бұрын

do like him and make a radio wall!

@Klaatu_ Ай бұрын

I know. I hope I haven't missed my amazon return window. Thank God for Amazon return. Well, if I did miss the window at least the UV-5R wasn't that much.

@z3phyrdok 16 күн бұрын

Or just re-sell it on the Amazon's 😅

@ernestbeckley Ай бұрын

I found out the hard way. "Normal" mode gives you access to both HAM and GMRS frequencies. If you select HAM mode, GMRS frequencies are locked out...and vice versa. Actually a cool feature.

@jlgrant 27 күн бұрын

Confirm. "Normal" mode is unlocked.

@jlgrant 27 күн бұрын

Also, if you're using CHIRP, you will need to select the radio to match the mode you have it in. TD-H3 is Normal, TD-H3-HAM is HAM, TD-H3-GMRS is GMRS mode. If you try to read/write tot he radio with the wrong one selected, it shall not read nor write.

@AnthonyP2A Ай бұрын

Thanks for the Ferris reference.

@larryfromtoledo Ай бұрын

Righteous DUDE !

@gordonmiles9995 24 күн бұрын

Screw the radio. I'd just enjoy having you as a neighbor

@MarcosUrsulaFotografia Ай бұрын

I got one a few weeks ago, it is indeed a very good value for the money.

@Private290 Ай бұрын

Another great video. Thank you. Caught you on HRCC last week and enjoyed the video as well. Thanks for your content.

@randycuares3700 Ай бұрын

Your videos are entertaining, informative, and funny as hell!! I’m new to this hobby and have watched your channel for radio reviews and laughs. Love the broken pencil tip as a pointer and all the production you put in!

@TheNotaRubicon Ай бұрын

You can get yourself a single TidRadioTD-H3 here: amzn.to/43X2UuS You can get the two-pack O' TidRadio TDH3 radios here: amzn.to/4asgKrQ Get the shirt I'm wearing here: amzn.to/44KFoSd

@Barracuda48082 Ай бұрын

Another Nice, pair of Tids ya have there, Ill have to get a pair to squeeze and manipulate around on my desk too, and a long, hard test drive.... Another fine review I may add..

@stevetaylor8446 Ай бұрын

At the rate of improvement we're seeing with radios and prices, it makes you wonder what other radios they have up their sleeves to up their game in the very near future. Very impressive radio for the price for sure...a very impressive time for two way radio. Yet another great video buddy, keep up the good work. 73's from 26KT001, Kent, England

@marcspaz Ай бұрын

Hey! I bought this radio after watching this video. Fantastic! I can't believe all the features this radio has. Thanks for sharing!

@NorthernMontanaHomestead Ай бұрын

You must be referring to those saweeeet roger beep options. 😂

@razor282 Ай бұрын

Got 4 of these today in black, 2 green versions on the way! 😀 Got them for a SHTF scenario and family outings too. Super cool tiny radio!

@NukaVaultReadiness Ай бұрын

Just got my pair about two weeks ago, really enjoy them!

@CVObservatory Ай бұрын

I received my two pack three days ago and have been having a blast with them.

@briannagorman3119 Ай бұрын

Just used your link to purchase the radios. Thanks for your advice and valuable videos

@petercarter9034 Ай бұрын

Normal setting unlocks the radio, got mine in February and still very pleased with it, I like how you can use the app to download repeaters in your area the Bluetooth the info and settings to the radio

@2manyhobbies76 Ай бұрын

I love mine. I have 3 and one is the super sexy crystal version. It has a very high CDI factor (Chicks Dig It) I also have an additional Tupac coming tomorrow. Great vid Randolfo.

@Dankbudzz Ай бұрын

I got two orange and two green when they released bright colors work great for the woods lol

@MGAC1701 Ай бұрын

These are quite cool little radios. Thank you for covering them.

@rpq1968 Ай бұрын

Awesome Ferris Buller reference and great wall picture. I am now a subscriber. Keep up the great work.

@marcadams67 Ай бұрын

Loved the video but disappointed that you did not pull off the plastic sheeting from the screen as that is always the highlight for me! 😆

@vitogriffin8902 Ай бұрын

Maybe he can do it on a short so it can be watched on loop for hours

@creepin9928 Ай бұрын

When he abruptly ripped the screen protector off of the AR-152 in the last video. 😅

@Therick305 Ай бұрын

I believe it was intentional because he knows we were all waiting for it.

@glennchamberlain5056 Ай бұрын

I know. He teased at it a few times flipping the blue tab.

@icebrakernh Ай бұрын

You your self can experience the gasm as you pull the plastic from the screen

@loadsmart158grainhp Ай бұрын

Dude , you are the best KZfaqr, love your videos and humor

@BravoBassin Ай бұрын

Just ordered the 2 pack of amazon and man are they selling fast! thanks for another great video!

@ianhardin1148 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your entertaining, simple, and knowledgable reviews. I am a babe in the woods in re GMRS, etc and have relied on a binge of several of your videos since first hearing the term "GMRS" at an emergency preparedness event I went to yesterday.

@marcspaz Ай бұрын

Great review! I am absolutely going to pick one up. If all goes well, I'll get a few of them to hand out on trail rides.

@mozee06 Ай бұрын

Perfect timing, since I just received mine this afternoon!

@Digital_Photog1995 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the review! Keeping my current 905G’s I know we can never have enough GRMS radios. LOL similar to not having enough fire-ms or a-o.

@callhoonrepublican Ай бұрын

This is the 1st time buying a radio You featured. I've been looking foe something like a uv-5r ,and about as cheap, but with air band, because all of the air traffic in my area. this fits the bill and then some.

@gregsmith1116 Ай бұрын

My light holes have seen this before on another channel and I own it as a result and have been very pleased in both Ham and GMRS modes. I also have not installed alternate firmwares.

@chrissewell1608 Ай бұрын

Ya Can't use it for BOTH! Or your head will explode! 🤯 Then the Fed Boys will toss your dead carcas, under the jail!

@KO4DKN Ай бұрын

Great video presentation. 😂 I enjoyed the humor. Keep up the good work.

@NickDoddTV Ай бұрын

Blue balling us with the blue tab.

@TheNotaRubicon Ай бұрын

The kids refer to it as 'edging'... and, you love it.

@brandonm6052 Ай бұрын

Watched a video on the "ham" version posted by KG6 something or other channel this morning. Excited to hear more

@OPHIUCHUS...13 Ай бұрын

Your cool man. I love your attitude especially when you are proving a point toward information. Great video again. 🎼

@johnfish1194 Ай бұрын

You spelled you're wrong.

@badluckbart3424 Ай бұрын

@johnfish1194 Is a SAD HAM.😊

@andrewrudlang2785 Ай бұрын

I never thought I'd give up my trusty boomfengs, but somehow I already own six of these H3s...

@Ibuildit2817 Ай бұрын

16:23 Priceless. I love the information on your page. I also love your wit!

@MsRandiCook Ай бұрын

Thank you for the review! ❤

@JimmyCornPop 24 күн бұрын

Received my fresh new TD-H3 today and was able to communicate with the gods on local mountain top gmrs repeater using proper DPL tone. I am highly impressed

@Lord602099 Ай бұрын

Already ordered mine. You didn't orgasmicate to taking the plastic off of the screen...how anti-climasmic that was.oh, and that line about "baby xeno in his crib" KILLED me

@kirklunsford7530 Ай бұрын

Thank you through my curiosity. I found your channel and my 2 new radios will be here in a month or so.

@m3troboy 10 сағат бұрын

Once again your review is 100% on point. If only I could figure out how to turn on the fm radio.

@davidalford7165 Ай бұрын

Great review i just got this radio and loving it!!! Hey thanks for all you do on reviews funny and to the point !!! Keep it up. Would to see you review the Radtel RT-580G looks to be a good radio but it needs your stamp on it for me to get it. Thanks again

@Sw00per_actual Ай бұрын

Why do I love this guy? Always good for a laugh!

@tacalert1 26 күн бұрын

Thanks Randy for all the training videos. It helps. I felt guilty watching your videos for month I went a head and joined. Keep up the good no B.S. videos....

@JimmyCornPop 24 күн бұрын

Best damn gmrs channel. Learned big watching these

@DessiLu14 3 күн бұрын

Saw the picture on the wall, instantly Subscribed 🤣🤣

@n9iui Ай бұрын

Another great video Randalfo. I followed your affiliate link and the Amazons are selling it now for $29.99 so I have one on the way!

@Apocalypse_Cow Ай бұрын

29.99? I paid 70 for the pair 2 hours ago. Wtf?

@njlawnmasters2312 Ай бұрын

So it seems I may have gotten a good one by chance! Still trying to figure it all out. Unfortunately, I'm surrounded by mountains so I have yet to talk to anyone except my better half. Thanks for the in depth explanations, you've added to my learning!

@lisocampos8080 Ай бұрын

I got the green one. Its awesome. The signal stick antenna is perfect with it.

@Ishforeal 8 күн бұрын

Picked up a pair from the Amazons a few days ago, waiting patiently for their arrival. Used your referral link!

@rolfrobertson6404 Ай бұрын

205k. Hell yeah, your a KZfaq super star. Love your channel brother.

@SiChicken-jz8rj 28 күн бұрын

Love these videos..informative and very funny! Nice job.

@jggutierrez9 Ай бұрын

Hi N.R.P. I thoroughly enjoyed your review! All the references to classic culture was nothing short of amazing! Keep up the great work! Anderson..Anderson...... Here!......Bueller....Bueller.....

@thatonetimeatbandcamp Ай бұрын

Love the Ferris Buellers Day Off reference..

@stephenmontgomery9464 Ай бұрын

Great video as always. Would like you to do a review of the Boofwang UV5RM or 5RM. good screen and feels sturdy..

@pmallgood Күн бұрын

Dude, I was laughing almost the entire video. Lost it when I saw the apps on your phone. Hilarious. Also, you are making me buy yet another radio I don't need. Thanks.

@timdietz350 Ай бұрын

The unit I got seems to show right around 5W H power on GMRS and 2W L on the same Surecom meter. For folks with a 3D printer you can find free STLs of USB C dust plugs. For what it's worth I tested the TD-H3 scramble talking to my Baofeng UV17R Plus scramble modes 1/2/3 and messages were still scrambled each way.

@xTinBenderX Ай бұрын

Thanks Randy! The 1 radio option sold out as advertised, so I had to buy the 2 PAC.

@rickgigliotti4070 Ай бұрын

Thanks for telling us what hole to use

@patrickfoley6519 Ай бұрын

I REALLY enjoy your videos. They are very informative. Could you start doing reviews and information on other parts for GMRS radios? Antennas, coax, connectors, power supplies, amplifiers etc. etc. Suggestions of quality parts and parts to stay away from.

@ilikecars911 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the info, sir. Just used your link to get mine. Hot damn! should be in my grubby paws soon.

@DePalma. Ай бұрын

Thanks, great video…I always enjoy them:)

@billr8276 Ай бұрын

Great humor, as usual. Well done.

@racerveza4904 Ай бұрын

Great video. I bought a three-pack on your recommendation. So far, I'm very pleased. However, I've noticed three quirks: 1. The lock button is also the DTMF button. If you don't hold it long enough, the prompt screen for a DTMF code pops up, and the only ways I've found to get rid of it are to cycle the radio on and off, or to push the PTT button and transmit a tone. 2. In "sync" mode, which shows only a single band, the A/B button will not cycle between bands. 3. Also in "sync" mode, the second PTT button is still active and will transmit on the non-active band, but the display indicates that it's transmitting on the main (active) band. My radios have firmware version 231229.

@RangerMateo Ай бұрын

The bottom SK button will get you out of the DTMF menu (Below the second PTT). If you notice in SYNC mode the display always shows you are transmitting on the frequency of the carrot too, not the one you are actually depressing (and actually transmitting on) The fact you can transmit on B freq and not hear it in SYNC OFF is bothersome. I sent those bugs into Tid and they are supposedly sending them to their firmware team. I would like the option to keep channel B active during SYNC OFF operation to use it as a guard channel. I would also like the option to remap PTT B to something else and have PTT A follow the carrot. Sent those in as well

@paulandrews171 19 күн бұрын

The Ferris reference. Excellent. You are a righteous dude.

@OnAirVoice Ай бұрын

Got one a couple of weeks ago, seems to be a nice radio. The Air Band is just ok.

@chrissewell1608 Ай бұрын

Looks like a nice radio! The USB C hole, on the side works better for charging, while it sits upright!

@TheNotaRubicon Ай бұрын

I have confirmed that neither of mine charge via the side-hole and when connected to an amp-meter, the side-hole draws 0 amps.

@jlchavis0844 Ай бұрын

Picked up a green one as a backup for my 878S

@professorgadget Ай бұрын

Great spot alongside the bridge! I used to live not far from the park on the other side in Brooklyn!

@mark35mi Ай бұрын

You are in fact a righteous dude.

@rongibbs1778 Ай бұрын

After listening to your channel, I brought 2 vu5g now, I guess I will go with your recommendation to buy 2 of these

@jacquesb5248 Ай бұрын

ha! first i did was use the link but not going to say what you said.so i'l have to wait for them. loved you honest review thanks man....also want two td's

@jasonkidder7906 Ай бұрын

Great review

@caseymauldin8396 Ай бұрын

Neat video review, thanks for making it.

@gregorysloat4258 Ай бұрын

I was all set to order the UV-5G Plus, until I saw this video. I ordered the TD-H3 last night. I’ll get the UV-5G Plus, next.

@thetravi1348 Ай бұрын

I like the features of the H3 and just received my 2nd. I like how small it is. One of the only things about it that I don’t like is the speaker, too much treble. But that’s not a problem if you just put an earpiece in. I hit my favorite repeater 53 miles away while on a road trip just using a Nagoya 701g antenna.

@johnnydrac Ай бұрын

Well Well Well :) first it was the Baofeng Uv-5R you had me buy 3 of .. now i have placed an order for two of these. . Best Ham Radio channel on the intermoweb.. thank's for all your great content..

@66skybluepony Ай бұрын

If you stare at the flashing lights of the HTs in the background long enough you begin decoding an alien signal from outer space…

@donnakano3697 Ай бұрын

Good overall description. On my H3, Chirp has had a problem with the power level setting. The version I downloaded when I got my H3 required that the power level be set to M instead of H for “5W” output. The subsequent version of Chirp got worse in that there was no way to set H power. I corrected this using ODMaster. Otherwise, I love the H3 and will probably replace my H8 with a second H3.

@TheNotaRubicon Ай бұрын

Thats a CHIRP problem, not an H3 problem.

@user-yo3bh4nx4m Ай бұрын

Thanks, just ordered two

@chrispataky Ай бұрын

Your TV in the background is the best !

@mathewringle8444 Ай бұрын

Solid Bueller reference sir.

@DaddyyCrab Ай бұрын

I ordered one. Used your link. Thx. Nice coms

@ordyy89 Ай бұрын

Love the shirt and background photo👍👍😂😂 Let’s Go……!

@Apocalypse_Cow Ай бұрын

Just found your channel and SUBSCRIBED after watching. You convinced me to purchase the radio set. My wife and I are going use it as a backup for when the cell phone system goes down. It's only a short matter of time that the SHTF 😮 😂

@RandellReeder Ай бұрын

NICE! I have and love this radio

@hartranft66 Ай бұрын

i almost thought you were going to do an "unboxing video". whew...true to form young randolfo!

@217techguy 14 күн бұрын

The Amazonians have witnessed the brilliance of your video and as a result of said brilliance, have increased the required monies to $49.99.

@robertjones2146 Ай бұрын

Love your videos! 2 things in the h3(had mine for a couple months now): "normal " mode is full unlock(so im told) If you leave it in dual watch, your PTT buttonS will allow for dual transmit. Channel a on the top button, channel b on the middle. Hope this helps someone!

@king_tex Ай бұрын

The clear model is looks niiiice!

@robertdenigris7232 17 күн бұрын

Thank you for this Tid Bit of useful information.

@ef2967 Ай бұрын

Very nice hand work :D

@JonHosford 7 күн бұрын

The Ferr is Bueler quote sold me!

@mikex688 26 күн бұрын

Tidraido is a great value. Lots of features for a competitive price. I have the H8 and I love it. I have to get me this new one. How could I not for $30

@JimmyCornPop 24 күн бұрын

you should - great little gmrs ht

@jimsheely5491 Ай бұрын

Love the "pointer"

@AmberWhiskeyRGS Ай бұрын

Thank you, going to order one.

@mitchellsparks5194 Ай бұрын

i just bought one and i like your vidieos

@Doonit_hard_way_since_65 Ай бұрын

Good grief, I couldn't listen to your video, because once I saw the background pix to the left I was laughing too hard. Is this a ploy to get the watch count up by distracting us so we have to watch it twice? Ty for the vids, always entertaining. Made my day (not saying much, these days it doesn't take much)

@Skynet-vg9fq Ай бұрын

Almost as good as dons Stormy sniff