Senhaix N60 - The Best Mobile Network Radio? 

I have been a licensed amateur radio operator for over 30 years. When I started the only choice was HF or UHF VHF repeaters. That was it. Technology has evolved. I don't care what anyone says, this is a radio. It does use a radio frequency, just not the ham bands. I can also see a lot of governmental agencies transitioning over to network radios with apps similar to Zello. The reason is: 1, its private. No one can listen in with a scanner, most cities have good cell coverage. 2. Can be encrypted with a VPN. I have used Zello on my cell phone. And every time I get a phone call I'm not able to use Zello. I like having a dedicated device for my communications applications like Zello, TeamSpeak, Echo link. I also see it as a good way for a lot of people to get into radio communications. Not everybody is interested in getting their ham radio license because you have to take a test. That is why it is hard to get new ham radio operators. People don't want to take tests. Like the gmrs license all you do is pay a fee and you get a license for 10 years with no test. Network radios don't require a license or a test. So anybody can use them. That can be a good thing.

Just found about ntwork radios yesterday, loving all this new stuff

Thanks for the review. I just ordered one.

Wow... A lovely device... I'm a fan of Zello. Thank you for this.

Best and easiest to understand RU-vidr that shows radio's. Good visuals. Good video quality. Always enjoy your reviews and tests etc. Keep up the good work. Watching from Australia. Not many people take the time to do great videos. Usually no effort. I like seeing close up around radio's including seeing menus. Features.

..just having a spot of coffee, while rummaging through my bits and bobs box over here in the colonies...LOL j/k - man you make some very clear and precise videos man.....GG

Great review. I've just bought the 4G version direct from China and Anysecu. Great piece of kit. Works a dream. Dumb question though...…..is the PTT mike on the 4g version backlit like on the 3G version because mine doesn't seem to light up......is it supposed to???????

Been drooling over the N60 on their alibaba page. Really considering getting one. Cheers for the review mate!

Hi Lewis, once again great review and a nice looking radio. I bought the RT3 after your review of it. This radio looks nice and i think it priced well it might be a contender to buy.

Just dipping my toes in to zello enjoyed your video keep it up might pop on to say hello from up here in Scotland 108 division

I viewed this video last year .. I’ve just purchased one of these Network radios N60 3G using my Nectar points. I wanted a GPS rather than using my iPhone during driving and arriving almost at my destination with a flat battery getting lost at the last mile lol We use Zello in the TV studio so I can listen in to the Talkback on my way home so I can leave without worrying . Thanks for the review very helpful and informative 😎

brilliant video thanks for putting it up 73s

After four years of more or less intense use I can say that I am really happy to have bought this device. I often find myself driving many miles and I need to keep in touch with my co-workers and family and the train of messages that these contacts can generate risks being a dangerous distraction. This device is a practical and elegant solution, which with crystal clear audio allows you to keep in touch with who you need. It's a phone? maybe. Is it a radio? Almost. What matters is the enormous versatility that such an object offers. Obviously after 4 years you feel the old age of the operating system that is no longer current. One thing missing is the ability to easily change groups without having to interact with the touch screen. A rotary switch would be much more appropriate. Then there are other aspects which, however, are more related to the individual applications used, so this is not the best place to talk about it. I hope to see in the future other devices similar to this one, perhaps more performing and with a larger screen where with a single device you can have a driving aid with your favorite navigator and a versatile and safe communication platform to use.

That is a nice looking radio, great size screen, and the QYT style mic is great. I have one of those mics, they feel great in the hand. A lot of people (at least in the US) are giving network radios a hard time, I can't get enough. Obviously no good for emergency comms, but great for normal use, especially in a well covered area. They are starting to make hybrid radios now with Zello/UHF (though there is less support for VHF which I primarily use), so you won't have to carry 2 radios and a phone around anymore, and you basically have a nationwide repeater. With a Zello bridge you can even link your conventional 2 ways into the network.

Very impressive and nice. I wouldn't use one of those really unsafe plug adapters though. I'd use a proper one. I've had two radios come with them, and they went straight in the bin. I see they've used a the mic from another model of radio as it has VFO on it. 73s M7TUD

Interesting. thank you for the review. What radio and apps would you recommend for echolink and allstarlink access? I am aware of the the android echolink app which is very nice. I am unaware of any android app to connect to Allstarlink/asterisk and QSO via PTT. I really think have a traditional radio microphone with PTT to use is wonderfull. I eagerly llook forward to your response.

Nice review matey and kinda weird seeing me on your contacts list in zello lol. When's your 7s+ revue going up as that really looks like one I'd like to try 👍

Great video Lewis, thanks.

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Thanks for the vlog, very interesting. I take it this an extension to radio hamming. I also suppose you have to have a ham licence? I am completely new to all this but find it interesting.

Good night this type of equipment and unlocked for other countries I'm from Brazil thank you

Great review, thanks. Quick question - does it need a dedicated SIM or can you simply tether it to your ‘phone via Bluetooth to use the SIM in your ‘phone?

Hello, What would be better, what would you buy for a taxi company, Irico TM 7, oder Senhaix N 60? For radio volume and signal in the mountains? Thanks!

Try as I might, I have yet to find online what the physical dimensions are for this radio. Would love to know before I buy.

Awesome video as always Lewis. just out of interest dose it support OTG and could it be possible to run a RTL SDR as it’s possible on most other android devices

just purchased the 4g version. Came with no user manual and no wall plug. Just the stripped wire. I can only assume that it is 12V. If you use it on wifi is the sim card necessary? How big an sd card will it take?

I can't find this radio anywhere! And I want one! This is such a tease :)

Unfortunately network radios doesn't cure the prevalent Radio amateurs disease...the inability to press the PTT switch and talk...once again it's the same minority talking and the majority only wanting to listen. .where did the ability to hold a conversation disappear to? 101 stations listening on channel 00 last night and only 2 stations talking...a case of audience participation desperately needed!!

Quick question - does watts app live location work on these as well

Although in a serious emergency (like grid outages) this would be pretty useless, as a day-to-day tool it would be kind of nice for the car. You could mount it in your car and have a GPS, an audio entertainment source, and a 2-way comms system. If they added in an analog/digital transceiver feature this thing would be amazing

So call me thick but can it be used as a satnav as well ? Whilst it's sitting on my dash may as well make use of the screen.

Question.... Lets say i got a bunch of friends we all running fm radios in a open wide field. can this work like a central?

Very interesting, cheers for sharing. I take it mobile use requires a SIM card and mobile contract? If so, is there an approximate figure for how much data Zello uses?

Echolink receive volume comes blasting out no matter what the volume control is at on the N60. Is there any way to fix? Also, any way to turn off the lighted microphone? It's always on.

Great video as always Lewis. If I were a communications company operating radio networks commercially I would be getting rather worried about now. A huge advantage with these devices is the coverage within city buildings and structures. The network radios work perfectly fine inside underground rail systems and shopping centres where 2G/3G/4G LTE and soon 5G networks are installed. (And free WiFi!!) Spoke with a bicycle courier whose employer has dropped using traditional two ways in favour of network radios, purely because they can keep in touch with staff who may be inside buildings or areas of the CBD where 4G is adequately covered by micro/pico cells. The old two way would become useless in many areas of the city shadowed by high rise. As far as amateur use goes, well the same coverage principle applies, which is a huge advantage. But....no technical challenge, learning or skills required. No experimentation with antennas (what would the point be?) or gaining knowledge from making improvements to your setup to be had. And if most amateurs do migrate to network radios....it will be spectrum auction bonanza time at OFCOM/ACMA/FCC....etc...."What is the opening bid for 10Mhz worth of 70cm?"

The anysecu is OK down size is the ptt does not work on echolink as I found out when I purchase one

everything has its use (horses for courses) but all this technology scares me and i get confused with it (never used it) it doesn't feel like radio to me! radio to me is a "radio" bit of power and an antenna!! send some code or have a natter simples! i am probably showing my age now with that view, but it is my view and i own it!! but great review, and to a dinosaur this channel is worth its weight in gold to me for this kind of information, even if i am moaning about it!!

I think the idea is to develop collective conversations rather than view everything in the light of armageddon planning.

i buddy can u help me wot plug do i need to get too use this in uk ?

Any video that makes me a bit smarter is a good video. Thank you for posting this.

Lewis, can you tell me the voltage & amperage of your supplied mains PSU on your N60 please? On your recommendation, I bought the sister radio the Anysecu 3G/W2 but it came without a PSU. I am assuming its around 12v and low amperage, maybe 1 ot 2 amps at most?

You can Also use a Google Chrome Computers that is one way i use ZELLO now since Google is making the computers able to download apps to the chrome Books and Chrome Computers

Any chance you could do a review on a N61 PoC Mobile Radio when its available? It look pretty much the same as the N60. KD8ZXT 73's

Nice looking 'radio'. Just wondering what version of Android it's running?... Android 'P' will be with us shortly (just testing the final beta of Android 'P' on my Pixel 2 phone, and it's really good).... Modern mobile technology, I guess, is a good cross-over point for Amateur Radio. Thanks for the video, 73

"network radio"!?.... Never heard of it, but it looks very interesting indeed 👍🏼👍🏼 Great review, professional level quality and editing 😉

what is this radio hardwear you have can you kindly link it to me please

Lewis looks good radio very nice how you your family hope all well take care mark from Loughborough Leicestershire ct 2674

I noticed you said it has a charging socket on the back so has it got an internal battery and could you use the radio handheld IE: walk about or is it just for homebase or car only. 73's alan

Androidn4.x Can it be rooted? flashed with custom rom? Maybe PTT cell phone usage :)

i really like the look of this radio mate. U will have to give me a shout on it so i can hear how it sounds.

Does it work with conventional radios to? I mean can I talk with someone who use standard radio?

Do they operate on zello ? Right..I have it on my phone is that the same ?

I dont suppose its available over here at this moment Lewis ? UK.

Not sure I get it, but if your cell network goes down, like some of the others have replied, yet you are still close to a open wireless network, you can still connect to Zello, correct? I can use this with my 'Secured Wireless Network' at home, without a cell data plan, correct? Also, are you able to use this as a CB radio?....I don't think this has the capability, or does it? Otherwise great review!....Thumbs up from London, Canada! Brilliant, my friend!

Can you download echo link for Ham Radio onto this and use it on this radio?

can you use this as a phone and make and receive calls on this...

Sehr interessant, sollten uns mal unterhalten, Liebe Grüße Thomas

Ok.. it looks like a '2-way/ham' unit... but all the menus + sim card slot say its a great big mobile phone?. I would like to know more about this unit as, at the moment, if the 'grid' goes down, you wouldnt be able to use it... Nice presentation, great review, looking forward to more. Cheers for sharing.

Non stop talk blocked me for being a volunteer fireman that's messed up ..........great video man keep it up and I'll be spending some money on one of these rigs .......kc3lxm here

Looks great do you have a supplier for this radio I'm Manchester uk based. Cheers

Can't find a place to buy and look for the price of one.Any links to buying etc please Lewis

Hi Louis, I just got a N60, but apparently they do not come with the transformer, but in the video yours did. Do you happen to know where I can get one.

Hi Lewis. Nice videos. I want to start a Zello account. Should my username be my ham call sign? If not, when would my call sign come into play?

Very informative video as Usual.Sorry if I break this channel rules, but If somebody need to get these radios with GPS platform I can supply this with very econimical rates.

what apps/softwere would pepole recomend to take advantage of the gps and sos botten i have being looking but can onaly find ptt4u and thee pices are a little steep

Given that this is Android based, I wonder if you could install ATAK?

i have now got a n60 senhaix, good but no 4g sux in this day an age,but it does wifi ..jeff..

This would be amazing for commercial application like if u have a fleet of vehicles and workers

Zello is a lot of money $7 per person/radio thats expensive we can use teamspeak ? ive used that for over 10 years on PC

Any good sources for this?

Good review M8 have you a link to we're I can get one please ( UK)

So from what I gather, certain cretinous HAMs have the self appointed authority to determine what other HAMs may use. it's not a ham radio and the majority of users aren't expecting it to be. My employer issues handheld network radios and something like this would be great for drivers compared to trying to feel around in the dark finding a HT.

I was going to install one of these in my car

Time for a review on the Telo M5 and Telo M6 please.

Does this support Broadnet PTT app?

They now have mobiles and HTs starting to sell with dual analog UHF and Network zello. Those finally are the best of both worlds! I haven't seen them being sold in the US or Amazon yet though only Ali China sellers. Anyone have one yet???

IS there a 4G version for this unit?

How I map the PTT on this Mic to work with Zello

Couldn’t you achieve the same thing with a smart phone and a ptt mic attachment?

Is there such a thing as a "simplex app" that can be installed on one of these so they can talk directly to each other without the use of the network?

Interesting device. Couple questions, network channels don’t let you talk until moderator approves so can only listen? Also what are your thoughts on legality of the radios in use in the car, would the law just see them as a phone? Matt M6VWM

I am seriously in love with that radio but the thing is I can't get it here in the states I would need help probably send some money to you and whatever the price of it is and in quid and you can mail that to me is that is something really nice to have in my shack

If you have the Zello app open and then turn of the radio and turn it back on will the app still be open

Does anyone know if it’s capable with the iPhone zello app or a radio that does?

You did not mention if this had a built in battery and if so what is the mAh ?

Does this have Wifi or hard wire network connectivity, or is it GSM connectivity only?

How distance Talking range?

Can you listen to police fire and ems with this radio

Can I use Zello w/o SIM card ?

Do you need license for this?

I watched about 12 minutes, and am trying to understand how it works. On a sim card? That means i need to install my sim card from smartphone? Is it also a cellphone, this N60?

little of topic but does the tm-7 come with GPS antenna

It seems many companies build the same model of radios and then slaps their own brand name on it. Anysecu for example. Could you tell the difference?

If you have echolink running, can you run simplex to other android user......?.

hi de vu3ubu from india in this radio cum mobile use or not and vhf video calling facility is available or not

Thanks a lot for your nice review. But please help me I can not figure out where to buy this nice device.. I am living in Hannover, Germany. I have not found it on Amazon nor ebay. Thanks a lot for all your work. Greetings from Hannover.

I am looking to find someone with experience in these sim card radios. I need to have someone explain how the system works

try the ap peanut for hams, its free for ham radio operators only,got fed up of zello to many cock ups ..jeff..

PTT over Cellular as been around in the commercial/business world since 2007... It's Radio Amateurs who adopted it.. I guess lack of knowledge, understanding and it's application kind of crept in. Manufactures are now more than happy to supply to this demand..

Are they for sale in uk and how much are they. Cheers