Great video Lewis..Want a zello device but want a 4g version. I'm always on PMR and this would have been perfect..Keep bringing these Great videos out .
How Amateur radio has changed over the years, I've been off then on for a but then off considering I was working so much overseas, however, I knew once cells phones took off that amateur radio would suffer. But in saying that it's good to see a kind of revival and with respect to this device I'm amazed at what can be achieved with technology. It's a clever device I must say and I have no idea what Zello is at all, so I'm inspired to find out. Terrific review and video.nicely edited and compiled, thank you. Mike, Nottingham, G8POL
Old post, but this is real world use. No one wants to get out of their car everytime they want to use a radio, of course we all know being outside the car will improve it alot, but if it works inside that is more a real work use scenario.
Nice chunky tough looking android/UHF combo. 3G only is disappointing but not a major tragedy for the UK and Zello which doesn't really need 4G anyway. I have a Ulefone Armor 3T rugged smartphone which has android/UHF capability and is a lot better built and has digital and analogue UHF built in but it costs about three times as much so for a budget option the W5 looks like a good choice. Great review as always Lewis.
Looking at the 4G Anysecu W6. How has the build quality of this device stood up to the test of time ? Has the small 3.5 screen (same size on W6) been a hindrance in practice ?
I own one of these, and use it as my daily driver. For a 3G device it runs well, no issues using internet Zello works well of course. And the UHF works great. It does benefit from an upgraded antenna. I have replaced the stock antenna with a Nagoya NA701 and can pick up all of my local repeaters from home. For an upgraded version of this device check out the Sure 8S which is 4G and features a DMR radio. Of course you pay a premium price for it (about twice the price of the W5). I love this device, I wish it was 4G and I wish it ran a newer android OS. But that is an issue with most NR's. As PTT devices become more common I expect we will see more cutting edge devices with ewer hardware and software.
If you had two or more of these, is it possible to have comms back and forth with privacy? Ie. A dedicated line or similar? Please excuse my ignorance, help is much appreciated …
Sorry for the late comment but I'm after one of these or something similar with the hybrid design where can I find it or do you know anyone selling the same or similar would need asap due to work
Nice products the network radios but the wife won’t allow me to go out and buy my self one such a shame but use Zello on my Iphone If you have any recommendations for one up to £50 let me know please
Just got mine in Australia, its just ok, very glitchy, UHF will not recieve if the radio is charging, get constant log in welcome tones. The single PTT is not that easy to fix
HT750/1250/1550 type but the actual pinout may be different. Seems a waste though using such a connector only for a speaker mic.. You cannot program them via that port.
Just need the radio side to be Dual Band Analog/DMR, the Android version to be something slightly better than 6 - and getting regular updates for as long as possible, and it to be 4G compatible, and I might consider one! And if any Chinese manufacturers are watching - Double DIN Android 4G capable car head unit, with FM, DAB/DB+ AND Dual Band 2/70 Analog/DMR radio with a plug in fist mic or remote wired mic with a bluetooth PTT button we can attach to the steering wheel - that'd sell like hot cakes!
@@Jah_Rastafari_ORIG There are a few out there ranging from $200 up to $2000 and higher but the expensive ones seem to be geared towards agencies and businesses where cheaper towards hobbyists and family comms users.
Does anyone know what type of antenna connector this radio has ? SMA Male or Female, or some other type ? Any other Network and True UHF radios like this one that are out there ? Thanks in advance !
I looked at this one some time ago, but I'm afraid the phone is to outdated and weak now. Better off with mediocre smartphone and bayofeng type set with an aftermarket higher gain antenna.
Can someone help! Im looking for a pair of walkie talkies or radios for me and my son to communicate with, he is 6 years old and i dont think a phone is a good idea. I want a radio where only me and him will able to speak and not get other ppls channels
In the US you can get FRS radios or GMRS radios (You need a license for GMRS but one license umbrellas you and you family members) in the UK I believe it's PMR 446..
These are neat radios, I have 4 of them weI use during the state fair here on their commercial repeater system and with Tracfone service. For those about to harp about FCC rules .. Move around, I dont care about the FCC bloated red tape and hot air blown by disgruntled entitled old farts either on certifications, it's all nonsense.
@@RESISTAGE The people who get caught interfering with others like public services are licensed ham operators. The records on the FCC site speak for itself.
Depends on where you are and where you want to use it. In the USA you can use it on FRS which is allowed 2 watts now but you might get some comments soon going on about type acceptance. Those people are just boot licking "YES MASTER" guys. In the EU and UK IDK maybe PMR446..
Weak processor, old Android and even that is to demanding. 2w is nothing. And 3g? Git outa here yeah it works but so does my cheaper, older, less powerful and slower network radio.
