This video is a model for succinctness, candor, informativeness (is that a word?). No 3 minute musical extravaganza introduction, no droning on and on and on, no BS. I wish other Ham KZfaqrs would watch this and take note. Thank you House of Ham!
@houseofhamradioАй бұрын
You are too kind. Thanks for the feedback.
@mayberrygary253 ай бұрын
I like your delivery method and plain talk. I purchased an H3 (hasn't arrived yet) based on this video ! Thanks !
@houseofhamradio3 ай бұрын
I hope it works out for you.
@DonzLockz2 ай бұрын
I have two H3's and two H8's. I thought the H8's would be better, but I prefer the H3's for EDC. Thanks for the video. ;)
@houseofhamradio2 ай бұрын
I agree. I like the H3 better too.
@irixsyncdКүн бұрын
Perfect review. I have 3 of these.
@houseofhamradio16 сағат бұрын
Thanks
@k5wxp22Ай бұрын
If you travel like I do, the bluetooth programming via the ODmaster app is super easy for programming in local repeaters. Very easy to do with my Android phone. Used to do it via Chirp and laptop while on the go...not necessary and much easier this way. Cool review...I bought two of these and really like them so far.
@houseofhamradioАй бұрын
ODMaster is convenient. The database of repeaters isn't the most up to date but I agree that the ability to have different configs/code plugs saved is a real benefit.
@Michael-oj6rt3 ай бұрын
I think the TD H3 a great radio on 2m, 1.25m & 70cm. Sensitivity and audio are great. However, I find the Aircraft band seems to clip audio on stronger signals. The more costly RadTel RT490 has perfect Airband audio.
@houseofhamradio3 ай бұрын
Agreed. The air band is tricky due to it being AM and putting that into a small handheld that wasn't really designed for it. I doubt they included AGC since FM doesn't need it.
@TomT733 ай бұрын
It checks many boxes for me for an HT but from what I have seen from other YTers on the spurious emissions, I just can't go down that road. If they fix that, I am in for two right away - one for ham and one for gmrs. Rats. Good video, thanks.
@houseofhamradio3 ай бұрын
If you want assurance of a spectrally clean radio, stay clear of the Chinese radios and go with one of the Japanese makes. You will spend more but you are paying for quality.
@joeym67303 ай бұрын
Great review!
@houseofhamradio3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@steveburg52733 ай бұрын
Great summary video. I just received one of these this morning, so your video is very timely. Is it perfect? No. Is it a great evolution to the cheap, throw away chinese radios? Yes. Is it better than a UV-5r ? Yes. At $18 versus $35 I would still spend the extra for the better interface (usually dual batteries) and the USB-C ports. Honestly the USB-C ports are worth the extra $$ alone over the UV-5r.
@houseofhamradio3 ай бұрын
Well put. It all is a matter of perspective.
@alvarosteiger2 ай бұрын
Excellent to the point review!
@houseofhamradio2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words.
@camrodger86383 ай бұрын
Thanks for a no nonsense review.
@houseofhamradio3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@dont44503 ай бұрын
I'm not saying it's better, but I bought the talkpod a36 plus and am having very good luck with it. The h3 does have more options though.
@houseofhamradio3 ай бұрын
Review for new 8W version of A36+ is dropping today. Personally, I think I like the H3 better but both are good.
@risingequinox30933 ай бұрын
Bricked it using baufeng data cable during upgrade. It didn't brick it using usb but didnt work for upgrade either. It say using the right fable s hould still upgrade it but we will see
@houseofhamradio3 ай бұрын
best of luck. I have only used USB-C cable but didn't do firmware update.
@thomashardy99943 ай бұрын
Usb - C charging is pretty handy.
@houseofhamradio3 ай бұрын
totally agree
@loueckert49702 ай бұрын
Great ham radio channel and I may just nibble at the bait here. Have fun in FD24 73. KT1R
@houseofhamradioАй бұрын
Hope you had a great field day. Didn't participate this year.
@vvatc21 күн бұрын
Does this radio receive UHF AM aircraft band? I know it receives VHF and some radios will receive the UHF aircraft band but not AM.
@houseofhamradio20 күн бұрын
As far as I know, it will only receive VHF Air band on AM.
@3qdx3 ай бұрын
Was going to jump at the H8 for the additional Output but as you stated, 10W near my 'Potato' just might not be a good idea. One question, do you know if a typical Baofeng Speaker/Mic fits these Jacks on the side of the H3? Good Review...thanks!
@houseofhamradio3 ай бұрын
Yes, it uses the same Kenwood style mic/speaker connector as a baofeng
@Chris-hy6jy2 ай бұрын
TIDRadio if you're listening, stop selling radios with spurious emissions! Improve your quality and pay your workers a reasonable wage. Then charge more for your products! If the H3 was excellent quality, I'm sure most people would be happy to pay $100 for it. Stop trying to cut costs... Improve quality!
@houseofhamradio2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment. Couldn't agree more.
@grandic2Ай бұрын
Yep. Also they need to stop selling batteries going in flames while charging, and H3 radios that do not TRANSMIT.
@aymericschaeffer42103 ай бұрын
The antenne is bad, SWR 3 to 7 on all fréquences. Wich cheap antenna can i buy to operate on UHF to replace the factory one ?
@houseofhamradio3 ай бұрын
SignalStuff Signal Sticks are probably the best for the buck. About $20 and get nothing but good press.
@grandic2Ай бұрын
My 1st H3 went out in flames while charging, replacement radio doesn't transmit at all. TID refusing to send the replacement, advising me to put the battery of replacement radio to 1st radio (one that burned out in flames LOL). Tragi-Comedy...
@houseofhamradioАй бұрын
WOW! I hope you sustained no other damage from that.
@grandic2Ай бұрын
@@houseofhamradio Beyond belief. I guess I was extremely unlucky. I was shocked by some negative, even insulting , and in some cases horrible comments on TID Facebook groups where I shared my experience, I had no idea people can be so extremely mean. I guess those were TIDRADIO employees because they actually joined the group the day I posted the comment, just to be able to mock me and make ME look bad. Also I was shocked by the comments from older group members, who are for sure TIDRADIO affiliates, and they went a great lengths to prevent other people to see my comment, to the extent that I was blocked from both Facebook groups. That confirms how badly TIDRADIO doesn't want the people to hear the truth, at least mine, about their H3 and their customer service. TIDRADIO official blocked me as well btw, unbelievable. My entire house could have ended up in flames if I wasn't there to put out the fire when I felt burning plastic smell...