New radio! New things to learn! The beginning, an unboxing..

[bobnrainy]

Thanks. I just ordered one.

[dafrogtoad]

@bobnrainy Cool!.....Let us see how it works out.

[np3ba]

I just ordered one.

[dafrogtoad]

@np3ba Awesome!..

[abster156]

@np3ba How long did it take to arrive.

[dafrogtoad]

@abster156 I don't remember exactly...a week or so?..I got it from an American seller..I remember that. Sorry i could not give you an exact answer.

[Arabhacks]

First off, GMRS requires a license, 50 watts maximum.

FRS is a .5 watt maximum service but license free.

Most radios that are part 90 certified and meet the power limits are fine.

[dafrogtoad]

@Arabhacks Cool, more info..thanks!

[happymark1805]

Not only a training radio but something to put in your jacket and have with you always.

I own several handheld radios like the expensive kenwiind TH79, still love the baofeng and I have the baofeng with me werever I go.

[dafrogtoad]

@happymark1805 Yeah..it WOULD make a great pocket portable...thanks!

[kipper09100]

WHAT IS LICENSED

can i buy it if im 13 yrz of age

[dafrogtoad]

@kipper09100 You'll have to look up the laws is your location. Here, a license is required to transmit on these radios.

[hommercute]

WOw, nice, i love it, can wait mine to arrive, color blue and coumofluge..

[dafrogtoad]

@hommercute Cool..make sure to let me know when you post the video...

[rileyphillip]

Excellent!

[ThePatriotsChoice]

I did not know you could get a small ham radio in that price range. Looking on Ebay now...Hope to find a used one. Perfect size for a small backpack or emergency setup.

[dafrogtoad]

@ThePatriotsChoice That's EXACTLY why I went with this one. I hope to someday use it as a "bugout bag" radio when I move one to something w/more capability. Good luck on your search!

[ThePatriotsChoice]

@dafrogtoad Just looked at the Reviews at a couple of HAM forums...Not bad for the price is the overall consensus. It seems like theirs a lot of people in the community who want a radio for the same purpose. Thanks brother for another good video.

[dafrogtoad]

@ThePatriotsChoice You're welcome..and thank YOU for watching.

[imgaryk]

looks like fun. will it be a wild ride?

[dafrogtoad]

@imgaryk Prolly boring as hell....but I'll share and hope for the best..LOL

[dafrogtoad]

@tacticalpartner Thanks.

[MakingMasterClass]

Nice little radio.

[dafrogtoad]

@MakingMasterClass Thanks.

[1oldarmyguy]

Told you it was small. Its kid size... LOL Look forward to hear how well you can get out with that little radio and your future setup. Thanks for sharing.

[dafrogtoad]

@1oldarmyguy It IS a cool radio, the small and light was just more than i could imagine.

[1oldarmyguy]

@dafrogtoad I may have to a couple up just to play with. Be good for the kids BOB (off frequencies GMRS/FRS) of course! But hey in a SHTF who is going to care?

[dafrogtoad]

@1oldarmyguy True enough..or in an emergency you can say "sure!..come and GET me!"

[ThePatriotsChoice]

@1oldarmyguy You need a GMRS license for those channels correct? Family radio Service is open like CB....Correct me if I am wrong...I was thinking about programming the GRMS and FRS up and down freqs into mine once I get it.

[dafrogtoad]

@ThePatriotsChoice For 2M and 440 I'm quite sure a license is needed. I'm a bit foggy on this, but I believe these CAN be altered (if they don't stock) to work on FRS freqs, which require no license. I'm a beginner, don't forget.

[1oldarmyguy]

@ThePatriotsChoice I do believe there are license requirements for GMRS/FRS radios if you are using more then just the walkie talkies you buy at most retail stores. Those radios are only 0.5 watts vs 5 watts. I look at this way in a SHTF, is it really going to matter? I think that would be the least of the worries. I have them programed on my Wouxun. I wouldn't hesitate to program another radio if I got either... just saying...it would be SHTF...so who cares..... Charlie Mike!

[ThePatriotsChoice]

@1oldarmyguy True! I am not the HAM police and that's the least of my worries if things go south.

[Ramble96]

sweet buy bro ; ) I got myself some 5 KM range walking talkies ( love them ! ) Zombie 'cough' survival video 'cough' next ; )

[dafrogtoad]

@Ramble96 Thanks Ramble...and it IS on the list..

[SCRedoubt]

Nice alternative to the other hand-held radios available. I picked up on a couple of the Wouxun radios about a month ago and just got around to unboxing them this week. Like you, I can credit Ray for that one too because I really like them for the price/features/value. Best of luck on your HAM test. I'm sure you'll do just fine.

[dafrogtoad]

@SCRedoubt Thanks...the Wouxon WAS the first choice...these were the second.

[ebomey]

Nice ... right, just listen.... I only smell the beer too!

[HamBeau]

I know this radio! one of the inexpensive Chinese "clones:. It will operate on US Amateur bands, but, unless it has a computer programming interface, it's gonna be a bear to program freqs into it. A DTMF pad is almost essential. Makes entry and learning a lot easier. You will learn a lot with this radio, and for $45, its a good deal, but its NOT gonna be easy! Feel free to PM me when you need help!

[dafrogtoad]

@HamBeau Thanks Ham..I certainly will.

[HamBeau]

@dafrogtoad NOW you know where the name comes from....

[dafrogtoad]

@HamBeau Indeed I do..thanks for watching bro.

[KryptKeeper40]

Cool man!! How far can it get out?

[dafrogtoad]

@KryptKeeper40 Dunno yet..I feel comfortable that I'll be able to hit a few repeaters as is..and a LOT more once I get an antennae up on the tower...

[KryptKeeper40]

@dafrogtoad I know you will post another vid when you get her up and running. :-)

[dafrogtoad]

@KryptKeeper40 Oh yeah, count on it!

[TheLazySpoiledKitty]

I hope to see another unboxing soon!!!

[dafrogtoad]

@TheLazySpoiledKitty gonna shoot it tonight bro...patience..patience..LOL

[chainheart3]

awesome!

[dafrogtoad]

@chainheart3 Thanks

[petermohlman]

Sweet! You can listen to the world collapse from the comfort of your sail boat!

[dafrogtoad]

@petermohlman God, i hope not...but if it happens..see my "5 things for the Zombie apocalypse" video...you'll get an idea of what i'll do...

[MyDaddysgirl44]

You will have your "training wheels" off in NO time!! Looks like a great buy to me.. but then again... I know nothing about them..LOL Good luck to ya frog!

[dafrogtoad]

@MyDaddysgirl44 Thanks!..I'm hoping and learning..

[minbound]

Are you making fun of my HUGE radio? Lol! Just the battery sets in the docking portion and the radio sits in there so you can read it on your desk top. Hmm, I didn't think you could program that radio with a data cable, guess I need to check into that. Take care.

[dafrogtoad]

@minbound Thanks Min. I'll let you know as soon as I learn..if ya find out..tell ME...between the 2 of us, we might be able to sort it out.

[AzPapaLes]

Nice little tadio there bro! I know you will dig it once you get your ticket!

Getting your ticket isn't all that hard, even I passed the test with flying colors! I have all the faith you too can ace the test.

[dafrogtoad]

@AzPapaLes Thanks Les..I'm studying now...hoping to finish up soon..

[nightprowlerch19]

I've only ever ran cb so I'm really interested to see if that would be a good get home bag radio. and thank you for all the great videos you do

[dafrogtoad]

@nightprowlerch19 Thanks again!

[nightprowlerch19]

Yeah I think were all gonna be definitely interested in that radio for that price point I really am interested to see what I can do.

[dafrogtoad]

@nightprowlerch19 I'll do an update as soon as I learn more about it..Thanks for watching!