TheBillo313

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@MHlovesz Күн бұрын

Is this setup really works when the transmitting radio is 1 mile from the repeater?

@thebillo313 2 сағат бұрын

@@MHlovesz that’s a good question. I think probably not unless you have incredibly ideal conditions.

@MHlovesz 2 сағат бұрын

@@thebillo313 Then what is the point of this repeater, if it works only in the bedroom?

@thebillo313 2 сағат бұрын

@@MHlovesz I think people like to use this at camp grounds or on the farm. Anyplace where you just need a little, “boost”.

@mickgatz214 17 күн бұрын

THANX For video Bill, I only just figured it out m'self Tip... Make sure the repeater radios are in FREQUENCY mode, or it wont' work. Cheers!

@thebillo313 12 күн бұрын

Hi Mick, thanks for the tip. I'm planing on revisiting this build this weekend. Maybe a new video. Thanks again

@timdietz350 20 күн бұрын

When the TX radio is set to vox like this with the plug attached will it also key up if it just hears enough noise from outside the repeater box itself or will it only key up based on a signal from the cable?

@bill3805 20 күн бұрын

A license is only needed to PTT in a GMRS frequency(ies). And that license is only 35$ and requires no Armature radio operators tests. It's easy to get. This is an FRS/GMRS radio (and some more if you work on it). It's not equivalent to the Yeasu or Kenwood HAM radios HH true HAM radio as implied. It simply isn't. But it can easily be made to be like those with the three button hack mentioned in this video. There is another step not mentioned here. But you certainly can transmit on FRS, or GMRS with the 35$ GMRS license and get some good 2-way communications use from it. Gotta be lawful. Know the frequencies and power of your radio! I ramble.... Sorry... So... you can easily hack it to make it transmit all the way to 200 / 227. Do your research. Won't tell you here. But still, this is an awesome transceiver for the price. As a receiver it's 110%. I own at least a dozen of them in different flavors. All of them are worth their purchase price and far beyond. But be careful of the hype these videos push. This is the closest to a sane and truthful video tutorial I've ever seen. And you probably want the 771G. Not the 771 antenna as a side note. The rest of this post is f'ing awesome! Please post anther! Some really great info! This is the best UV5r video posted, ever! I subscribed and Thumbs-up'd

@Steve-qn6bt 29 күн бұрын

The problem with this video and countless other videos about making a functioning repeater using two Baofeng UV-5Rs is that not one of them I have ever seen has tested the "repeater" anywhere other than on the bench. Not one audio test, not one range test, not one test of any kind. I hereby challenge TheBillo313 to and the rest of them to show us a real-world test where they have placed this "repeater" at some remote location and actually recorded the audio that comes out of the radios transmitting to and receiving from the "repeater".

@thebillo313 29 күн бұрын

This is a great idea for a video. I’ll start work on this idea tomorrow. I appreciate your comment, thanks.

@WBCox Ай бұрын

Thank you for providing a clear and concise explanation. It was very helpful.

@thebillo313 29 күн бұрын

Wow, thanks for the positive feedback. I’m always looking for video idea let me know if you have questions or video ideas. Thanks again, Billo

@chrisb3989 Ай бұрын

I wish someone would open one of these black boxes I suspect they contain nothing and it’s just a cross over cable

@Steve-qn6bt 29 күн бұрын

My guess is that they have some kind of isolation transformer, because by plugging a standard cable into each radio, turning on the receive radio causes, at least in my case, the transmit radio to transmit, regardless of the VOX setting.

@chrisb3989 29 күн бұрын

@@Steve-qn6bt cross over cable?

@thebillo313 29 күн бұрын

You know, that’s a really good idea. I would love to make that video but I don’t have the knowledge to speak intelligently. (As if I ever do that!). Thanks for the idea I’ll need to find a friend with knowledge.

@chrisb3989 29 күн бұрын

@@thebillo313 it’s ok I purchased one and opened it and it is full of components……..and it works as claimed with no VOX required. My apologies to the manufacturer for expressing doubts

@RitaH247 Ай бұрын

Haven’t seen you on Mesh… tried to send you a private message with video ideas, but don’t think it worked.

@thebillo313 Ай бұрын

Hi Rita, I was at the radio show over the weekend and brought my Heltec with me. Unfortunately it died and I didn’t bring the right wire to charge it. I have both up and running now, 1111 and 2222. I’m usually online all day so please try reaching out again. I look forward to hearing your ideas! Thanks!

@AdventuringMike Ай бұрын

So it only partially worked for me, it would transmit my signal and repeat it properly in some cases but then others it would just continuously transmit not let the signal go through

@thebillo313 Ай бұрын

Yeah it’s a little funky try some of these ideas: Separate the radios as far as you can, at least six feet Orient the antennas so one is pointed up and the other down. Have one radio on uhf and the other in vhf / make it crossband. Let me know how it works.

@AdventuringMike Ай бұрын

@@thebillo313 well I just gave that a try it worked for a moment then wouldn't transmit voice but was still transmitting static. It started to heat up my antennas. Thought I broke my radios but they still work independent. Been seing alot of videos where they only use one audio jack on each radio 3.something on one end and 2.somthing on the other radio. I may give that a try. Its either that or I got a bad relay box on amazon. Just cant figure out how it works for a moment then stops working.

@AdventuringMike Ай бұрын

Im even using the uv5r. Dont know if being an 8watt unit makes and diff

@thebillo313 Ай бұрын

@@AdventuringMike I’m sorry to hear that you’re having a difficult time. Please let me know if you figure it out.

@thebillo313 Ай бұрын

@@AdventuringMike try lowering the wattage if you can. I’ve heard that the transmitting radio can overpower the f receiver.

@RitaH247 2 ай бұрын

Hi Bill, it was a pleasure meeting you just know on LoRa. I have now subscribed to your channel and look forward to your next video covering the Nodes menu.

@thebillo313 2 ай бұрын

The modes menu might be a great follow-up. Thanks for the idea. Please feel free to suggest video ideas. It has been a pleasure meeting you as well!

@RitaH247 2 ай бұрын

@@thebillo313 I have a few ideas for videos; will send them to you in Meshtastic so others in the community can feel free to chime in.

@thebillo313 2 ай бұрын

@@RitaH247 thank you for that. I always appreciate content ideas.

@vetinger 2 ай бұрын

the voltage output of WONGKUO Solar Charger Power Bank - 36,800mAh Portable Solar Phone Charger, QC3.0 is 5 VDC. It cannot charge Baofeng rechargeable battery that has 8 VDC

@thebillo313 2 ай бұрын

Whoa, great information. Thanks!

@jojomojito5635 2 ай бұрын

Audiophiles, FPV Drones,

@thebillo313 2 ай бұрын

I totally forgot to mention drones! Thanks!

@SlightlyCrypto- 2 ай бұрын

Built intricate model railroad landscapes as a kid with dad, dad was scuba and I prefer skin diving and windsurfing, boy scout, pilot lessons as a teenager and RC airplanes, first Yamaha 3 wheeler when I was three (1984) raced 125's later on and now prefer enduro, both my son and I can hit sub-moa at a hundred yards with his bolt action 22LR. Loving the world of making analog electric music, programming, Raspberry Pi, Bitcoin, LORA, etc.. Freedom.

@thebillo313 2 ай бұрын

Dude you are the king! This is totally the profile that I’m seeing. I forgot to mention drones, slot cars, music and Raspberry Pi. What is sub-moa at 100 yards?

@AskIveSolar 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video boss. Simple straight forward and some nice admonishments in there. Definitely saving it to my meshtastic playlist.

@thebillo313 2 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you so much for the positive feedback. I really appreciate it. I’m glad that you enjoyed it and I that it could help. 👍

@cldfactor 2 ай бұрын

yess

@thebillo313 2 ай бұрын

It sounds like you are a fan of Meshtastic! Cool!

@jeffporter8503 2 ай бұрын

If I understand this right, which is by no means a given, it's one of those technologies where the more people who have one, the better it works. In other words, if you have a device and you're hiking in the mountains it's not going to be proximate enough to another device, that is also close to a device to get into the mesh. I doubt if that device could even reach a mile on its own.

@thebillo313 2 ай бұрын

I think that you understand it right, but it’s also no means a given that I understand right. If you are hiking with friends and you are out of cell range then you will all be able to communicate together. Or if you are camping then you could set up a node in a tree at your camp site. Folks claim to get “miles” of reach but I think I’ll just have to see for myself. Thanks for your comment!

@CAMERON1OK 2 ай бұрын

Simply described thanks. Already had spare radios, and a 3.5mm jack lead lying around, so just bought a 2.5 to 3.55 mm converter - bingo jib done. Thanks

@thebillo313 Ай бұрын

That’s awesome, I’m glad that I could help.

@AlanAndres-rj8ps 2 ай бұрын

great ground breaking presentation.

@thebillo313 2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@stephenlajoice3499 2 ай бұрын

Great presentation. I love new gadgets and this one interests me. I'm a former Navy Aviation Electronics Technician, Radio Operator on P-3 Orion's, Private Pilots, Boat builder, Horseman, Organic Gardener and of course an Amateur Radio Fella. Spent 37 years in Nuclear Power, now retired and loving it. Cheers and 73 . Steve KE8BQS

@thebillo313 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment and your hobbies. I forgot to mention being in the military. I think that’s a big one too. And gardener another one that I thought of but forgot at the time of scripting. This is a very interesting gadget. Let me know if you have other similar gadgets that I can look at. I’m always looking for video ideas. Thank you for your service and 73 to you to you too. 👍

@AlanAndres-rj8ps 2 ай бұрын

great ground breaking presentation.

@thebillo313 2 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

@AlanAndres-rj8ps 2 ай бұрын

KD8ZBS here… great ground breaking presentation. Much as you said at the end, the similar thoughts towards spare time activities. Looking forward to what you are offering

@thebillo313 Ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind comments. It does seem like Ham operators are of a similar ilk. I’m thinking of doing a high level starter explanation of EchoLink next. What do you think?

@alinfarm12 Ай бұрын

@@thebillo313 As well as the Meshtastic presentation was done, that could be a winner

@AlanAndres-rj8ps 2 ай бұрын

KD8ZBS here… great ground breaking presentation. Much as you said at the end, the similar thoughts towards spare time activities. Looking forward to what you are offering

@thebillo313 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@AlanAndres-rj8ps 2 ай бұрын

KD8ZBS here… great ground breaking presentation. Much as you said at the end, the similar thoughts towards spare time activities. Looking forward to what you are offering

@AlanAndres-rj8ps 2 ай бұрын

KD8ZBS here… great ground breaking presentation. Much as you said at the end, the similar thoughts towards spare time activities. Looking forward to what you are offering

@thebillo313 2 ай бұрын

Thank you sir for your kind words. I hope that you will continue to converse in the comments. I’m always looking for video ideas. - Billlo

@joeymertle9809 2 ай бұрын

Thats a nice device to have. Thanks for the review.

@thebillo313 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I’m really looking forward to more activity. And thanks for your kind words.

@16birdsonapowerline75 2 ай бұрын

Where do you get the Chirp Software - I may have a CD from last year but are there upgrades?

@thebillo313 2 ай бұрын

Hi and thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Chirp is a free download that you can get from a website called DanPlanet. Here is a link. Good luck and have fun! archive.chirpmyradio.com/chirp_daily/LATEST/

@16birdsonapowerline75 2 ай бұрын

Is Chirp on Google Play store? Are you using a PC - what version of Windows? Can I run Chirp on Android+ what version?

@thebillo313 2 ай бұрын

@Shaolin108 2 ай бұрын

Great explanation.

@thebillo313 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your encouraging words, I’m glad that u could help. Let me know if you have ideas for other videos, I’m always looking for inspiration.

@MrSabram07 2 ай бұрын

Hey tanks for responding but in repeaterbook i a not getting the "Export" tap to export the list of repeaters I find to Chirp

@thebillo313 2 ай бұрын

I think that they might only let you download if you have an account and are signed into it. The account is free. Are you signed up?

@MrSabram07 2 ай бұрын

I noticed you did not have any tone frequencies in your copy and pasting or am I missing something?

@thebillo313 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment. I think I have it in there I’m looking at 11:40 or am I missing something?

@kennethherrick8436 2 ай бұрын

Nice rotary phone on the wall. Is it still in operation?

@thebillo313 2 ай бұрын

I love my old rotaries. I believe that it is operational but it is not in operation. If you look at some of my radio videos from earlier you’ll see that for a while I was rotating them in and out. I’ll put a new one in the next video. Thanks for your comment. - Billo

@thebillo313 2 ай бұрын

I should be posting a new video later today and I’ve changed the phone for you. 👍

@funwithcoleson5380 2 ай бұрын

Very good

@thebillo313 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind comment. Your encouragement is appreciated.

@MrSabram07 2 ай бұрын

Just bought my first radio with the intent to listen. And this is by far video that has the information that I was looking for and very well presented. Thank you very much

@thebillo313 2 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you. I’m glad that I could help. I really appreciate your words of encouragement.

@thistlemoon1 Ай бұрын

This, exactly THIS!

@Mark_B544 2 ай бұрын

I’ve tested mine so far up to 18 miles

@thebillo313 2 ай бұрын

Wow, seriously? Without a repeater? Was it from the top of one mountain to another?

@willcorsair6099 2 ай бұрын

Great review. Thanks.

@thebillo313 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! And thanks for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it. - Billo

@misteradams9607 3 ай бұрын

the uv-5r, when you say the features are the same but the quality might not be, if i had a few extra bucks, is there just better choice with same features?

@thebillo313 3 ай бұрын

There are so many choices and the price goes up quickly. The big brands that you want to look at are: Yaesu: FT-5DR, VX-6T, FT-70DR Kenwood: TH-D75A ICOM: ID-52A, ID-50A Anytone: 878UVII Plus The models that I included I don’t know anything about, I got them from a web search. Good luck and if you think of it then let me know what you decide.

@misteradams9607 3 ай бұрын

thanks Brother@@thebillo313

@misteradams9607 3 ай бұрын

i ordered a pair of the uv5r, a big antella for it, and a couple extended batteries. ive been looking on the web, i should have fun with it and then move on from there.@@thebillo313

@redbudestate865 3 ай бұрын

repeater book won't let you export without an account, and they want a "call sign" anyway around this?

@thebillo313 3 ай бұрын

Not that I know of. If you send me your zip code and bands I’ll email a file to you.

@redbudestate865 3 ай бұрын

I sent you an email!@@thebillo313

@mrwdpkr5851 3 ай бұрын

You did a great job explaining this , Thanks ! What is the frame you have around the upper / left side of your radios ?

@thebillo313 3 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. The frame is a button guard that stops accidental button presses as well as volume changes. I put them on all of my Uv5r. Here is a link to the file if you to print one. Thanks again! www.thingiverse.com/thing:5208414

@dennisseverns4014 3 ай бұрын

Pretty good video/information for new or prospective hams. Found you on one of the prepper groups. Been a ham for almost 20 years myself. Will check out your other videos.

@thebillo313 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I did target this video for new and prospective Hams. I think it would be great to see a ham radio renaissance. I hope that you like my other videos. Let me know if you have ideas for future vids. 👍

@idlesquirrel 3 ай бұрын

Well done. This could also be done with GMRS too if you get the gmrs baofeng uv-9g correct?

@thebillo313 3 ай бұрын

Yes it can. I know that many folks out there have done it. Let me know if you do it and how it works out. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. 👍

@utilidades3 3 ай бұрын

hi, great vid. What video editing software are you using? It would be very interesting to put 180 degree lenses over each cameras, so we can get 180vr video, and at high resolution if we use 4k recording capable phones, have you tried?

@thebillo313 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind remarks. I used iMovie on MAC. Nothing very high powered. I would love to see the results with 4K and a 180 camera.

@utilidades3 3 ай бұрын

@@thebillo313 thanks for your soon response too!

@thebillo313 3 ай бұрын

@@utilidades3 let me know if you make a 3D video. I’d love to see it.

@migalito1955 3 ай бұрын

Thanks. While not a big Vhf & Uhf repeater fan my old Wouxun no longer likes to keep the battery pin outs in contact with the pin outs on the rig itself without help such as a cable tie. So, how can you go astray when the UV-5RTP is sold for around $24 & I ordered one three days ago. Depending how ambitious I am I may use the Chirp software to program in a substantial list of repeaters. On the other hand I'll primarily use it when traveling long distances or for satellite-based experimentation. Thus Chirp will be handy when I know my route such as from Albany NY to Saint Charles Virginia & until then only wanting roughly 3 to 5 repeaters programmed into the rig I likely will do it the old fashioned way. Again thanks & I will remember this video when the time arises for needing several dozen repeaters programed in the rig. If one wonders why I bought the UV-5RTP that lacks the FM broadcast band and some other features the answer is I really am only interested in narrow FM modulation & liked that it output on high power 8 watts which is enough where sometimes 5 watts keys the repeater but barely. I also liked its price especially since I am not a fan of some of the content & tribal like behavior that repeaters can offer. De, kc2wvb

@thebillo313 3 ай бұрын

Hey, I’m glad that my video was helpful. If you are going to be traveling with your radio then you might also want to look at the Tidradio wireless programmer. I did a review video. You can reprogram your radio using your phone instantly and anywhere. It’s great for travel. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@georgefelton7561 3 ай бұрын

For all who have suffered through my stupid questions, with your help and some luck, I have managed to load my Baofeng with local repeater address. Thanks to all.

@thebillo313 3 ай бұрын

Awesome! I’m so happy for you.

@georgefelton7561 3 ай бұрын

All good until downloading to Chirp. It doesn't like the Excel file it produces. Copies but no paste. Utterly frustrated.

@thebillo313 3 ай бұрын

I’m sorry to hear that you are having problems. When you download the file IDs the file a csv file? Are you trying to copy from Excel into Chirp?

@georgefelton7561 3 ай бұрын

@@thebillo313 Chirp apparently puts it into an Excel for me. The part about converting to an image file is puzzling too. Sorry, I am not the greatest at computersThanks so much for the prompt reply! KC3WRH

@thebillo313 3 ай бұрын

@@georgefelton7561 No worries, we will get this done together. The first thing that you want to do is download whatever information is in the radio now and save it. So follow the instructions in the video, save it, (it will save as an IMG file). Now, save it a second time with a different name, this will also save as an IMG file. Then with that file open, select File > Open and open the csv file that you downloaded from RepeaterBook.com. You should now have two tabs opened, one IMG file, with a copy of the contents of your radio and another, CSV file, with the repeaters from RepeaterBook.com. Now highlight the rows in the CSV file with the repeater information and select Edit > Copy. Next go to the IMG file, highlight a row, and select Edit > Paste. Then save it and upload it to the radio. Let me know if you run into any issue and we can sort them out. You've got this. - Billo

@georgefelton7561 3 ай бұрын

Thanks abain for your prompt help, When I try to paste I get a message that states that two frequencies are not acceptable. The info supplied by the Repeater book does not contain the two frequencies in question. Because of this, nothing will paste Also followed the reset info to the letter and the phone will not reset. ssoo sorry to be such a bother, the Boefeng may be defective.

@thebillo313 3 ай бұрын

@@georgefelton7561 can you see any frequencies in the csv file that are outside of 2 meter and 70 centimeters? I’m confused what you mean about resetting the phone.

@faustorospigliosi 3 ай бұрын

That doesn't work at all, it's useless. Try setting up that system. The two radios are coupled if the radios are separated from each other by 650 feet. If it works.

@thebillo313 3 ай бұрын

You might be right. This needs more testing.

@terryjwood 3 ай бұрын

Without a duplexer the transmitter will de-sense the receiver, since they're so close in frequency. But this might work really well if you use two meters in and 70 centimeters out -- or vice versa! A cross band repeater. Try a couple of simplex frequencies -- especially ones that aren't harmonically related.

@thebillo313 3 ай бұрын

@@terryjwood someone suggested having the radios at least one wavelength away from each other. That will be one experiment. Another suggestion is exactly what you suggested. Cross Band and avoid harmonics. Ha, I guess RF theory is what it is because others have done these experiments before me and forged a path. I'm one of those rock-heads that has to do it themselves in order to learn. XD Seriously, thanks for your comments, I really appreciate the conversation.

@terryjwood 3 ай бұрын

@@thebillo313 I bought a six pack of these radios (Retevis RT5RV) after watching Dave Kessler's (KE0OG) review of them. I've been wondering what I could do with the 4 remaining radios. A cross band repeater could be just the thing! It would be great in an emergency. Sure, it would be better if there was a way to send an ID, but it's still legal for the parties using the repeater to sign the call of the repeater: "W3WKD via the WA3VQJ repeater!" A battery and/or a solar panel, 2 external antennas, that linking cable from your video and you're good to go! The users would have to setup their rigs for crossband operation. But that's trivial to do on my FT991A, for instance. I could see these making a real difference in a pinch! Thanks for the great idea! I'm going to give this a try!

@BobtheDroid 3 ай бұрын

73 from Romania I don’t have the Export button on Repeterbook. Can you please tell me where else can I download the .csv file with the repeters from Romania? Thanks so much!

@thebillo313 3 ай бұрын

I can see it, maybe they have restrictions for Romania. If you tell me what city, then I would be happy to get the list for you.

@BobtheDroid 3 ай бұрын

@@thebillo313 Curtea de Arges, 60km or 30mi radius. I will try a VPN with USA ip to see if they have regional restrictions. Thank you again!

@thebillo313 3 ай бұрын

@@BobtheDroid I found 3 within 50 miles of Curtea de Arges. I’m happy to email the export to you if you let me know your email.

@BobtheDroid 3 ай бұрын

@@thebillo313 Good morning, I sent you an email because I don’t want to post my personal address here. And I found out why i can’t see the Export tab on Repeterbook, it’s because you have to login with an account to access it.

@CrashriMovieProductions 3 ай бұрын

it wont show up the ''port's''

@thebillo313 3 ай бұрын

Are you saying that Chirp doesn’t see any ports on your computer?

@CrashriMovieProductions 3 ай бұрын

@@thebillo313 indeed showing no ports

@thebillo313 3 ай бұрын

@@CrashriMovieProductions what kind of computer? Can you send a screen shot?

@CrashriMovieProductions 3 ай бұрын

@@thebillo313 never mind i got it It took a bit longer i got it working

@thebillo313 3 ай бұрын

@@CrashriMovieProductions awesome, I’m glad to hear it!

@DaveStevens66 3 ай бұрын

Thank you that helped a lot !!

@thebillo313 3 ай бұрын

Awesome! I’m glad that I could help. Let me know if you have questions, I’m always looking for video ideas. Thanks!

@ghostphanthom746 3 ай бұрын

Sí funciona con los Radios baofeng, super Recomendable esa aplicación chirp

@thebillo313 3 ай бұрын

You are correct my friend. Chirp is a gift from Heaven. Thank you for your comment.

@baron1c 3 ай бұрын

You lost me with the astronauts on the moon thing. I have never seen astronauts on the moon. I have only ever seen them in a secrets recording studio, with a set designed to make is think it was the moon. 😂 🧐

@thebillo313 3 ай бұрын

Ha ha you’re right! As a matter of fact I almost re-recorded it while was editing. I was going to instead reference Maverick from Top Gun. Good pick up.

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