WHICH RADIO TO BUY? Baofengs, ATS‑20+, SDR – Best Starter Setup скачать в хорошем качестве

WHICH RADIO TO BUY? Baofengs, ATS‑20+, SDR – Best Starter Setup

In this Bargain Guy buyer’s guide I compare a bunch of budget-friendly radios I actually own: Baofeng UV‑5R, UV‑5RM, a generic UV‑5R‑type, UV‑5R Mini, BINTALK BT8200, the ATS‑20+ shortwave receiver, and an RTL‑SDR dongle. I test them for bands covered, tuning feel, features, and real‑world listening. Then I pick the BEST STARTER setup for hearing the widest range of signals in the UK. ⚠️ UK note: transmitting on amateur bands requires a licence; many services are listen‑only. This video focuses on **receiving**. — Radios compared (features • bands • typical UK price, Nov 2025) — • BaoFeng UV‑5R — Dual‑band HT, ~128 ch, FM (NFM/WFM receive on some), LED torch, keypad programming, CHIRP support. TX/RX: 136–174 MHz & 400–520 MHz (FM). Typical price: ~£18–£32. • BaoFeng UV‑5RM — Newer tri‑band variant with extras like NOAA/airband receive on some listings, larger battery. TX/RX: 136–174, 220–260, 400–520 MHz (FM). Typical price: ~£46–£50. • “Generic Baofeng” (UV‑5R‑type clone) — Similar to UV‑5R spec; check firmware/power claims carefully. TX/RX: usually 136–174 & 400–520 MHz (FM). Typical price: ~£17–£30. • UV‑5R Mini — Compact, USB‑C charging, Bluetooth app programming, up to 999 ch. TX/RX: 136–174 & 400–520 MHz (FM). Typical price: ~£18–£30. • BINTALK BT8200 — High‑power handheld, app programming; many listings claim AM airband receive. TX/RX: 136–174 & 400–520 MHz (FM); RX often includes airband AM. Typical price: ~£39–£60. • ATS‑20+ (Si4732) — Desktop shortwave receiver with SSB. RX: LW/MW/SW HF bands (≈150 kHz–30 MHz), AM/SSB (LSB/USB), plus FM broadcast. Typical price: ~£28–£38. • RTL‑SDR Blog V4 — USB software‑defined radio. RX: ≈24 MHz–1.766 GHz (with built‑in HF up‑converter for 30 MHz). Modes depend on software (AM/FM/NFM/SSB/CW/etc.). Typical price: ~£39–£45. — Practical frequency coverage highlights — • HF/LW/MW (≈0.15–30 MHz): ATS‑20+ and RTL‑SDR V4 (via up‑converter) cover shortwave broadcasters, utilities, ham HF (SSB), time signals. • Airband (118–137 MHz AM): Best via RTL‑SDR; some BT8200/UV‑5RM listings claim AM RX; standard UV‑5R *does not* do AM airband. • VHF/UHF ham (2 m 144–146 & 70 cm 430–440 MHz FM): All Baofeng‑type sets + RTL‑SDR can receive; transmit only if licensed. • PMR446 (446.0–446.2 MHz NFM): Receive on Baofengs/SDR (PMR transmit must meet licence‑free specs; most Baofengs are not PMR‑legal). • FM broadcast (88–108 MHz): ATS‑20+ & RTL‑SDR; some HTs do WFM broadcast receive. — My pick for “widest listening on a budget” — 1) **RTL‑SDR Blog V4 + simple dipole**: Maximum spectrum in one stick; add SDR# on Windows (free) and you can scan HF→microwave, log, and decode. 2) Add *ATS‑20+* if you want a standalone HF/SSB box with a physical knob. 3) For a pocketable scout of local repeaters, a *UV‑5R or UV‑5R Mini* is a cheap receive companion (treat as listen‑only unless licensed). Starter antenna tips • Indoors: a telescopic whip or window‑mounted dipole for VHF/UHF; clip a 10–13 m wire outside for HF if possible (avoid mains/EMI). • Outdoors/vehicle: basic dipole kit or mag‑mount; for HF try a simple long‑wire and keep leads short. Gear mentioned (typical UK prices checked Nov 2025) • UV‑5R: ~£18–£32 • UV‑5RM: ~£46–£50 • UV‑5R Mini: ~£18–£30 • BINTALK BT8200: ~£39–£60 • ATS‑20+: ~£28–£38 • RTL‑SDR Blog V4: ~£39–£45 📌 Legal/safety reminder (UK): Don’t transmit without an amateur licence; don’t monitor restricted services; observe site rules and RF safety. — Links & support — Any business enquiries please contact me, Graeme Hanson, at [email protected] 📺 Tekroam:    / @tekroam   📺 The Bargain Guy:    / @thebargainguy   ☕ Support the channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/full_tim... 💳 Support future projects and videos: (Send via PayPal) (https://www.paypal.me/hangerdrone)