This Is A Game Changer For Network Radio - Talkpod N58Plus Virtual Amateur App 

Cheap devices seem to all come with Android 9. It's gross with missing security patches.

It’s a POC radio, you’re not gonna keep sensitive information on there are you. Don’t even have to sign into your google account to get the app working.

It's a little out of date but happy with Peanut Radio, Echolink & Virtual Amateur App On my N59

​@@TechMindsOfficialYou meant POS radio? 😅

@@TechMindsOfficial It could easily sniff all the traffic on your network

you know just because something doesent work how you want it to does not mean that others dont find it usefull the most common use for POC radios is situations where you want to be able to communicate with a small to large group of people without needing to use the license bands or commecial bands the most common use for POC radios is as jobsite radios you throw a bunch of cheap sims into them or connect them to the site wifi network then all the security and event or building workers can all communicate back and fourth as needed my brother uses them in his cement trucks at work they are rareley if ever in a blind spot for cellular so its good for communicating with the trucks even if one truck has to go overseas to france (they do regular logistics also) that truck can stay in communication with the fleet even if its too far away for traditional rf to work no its not a ham radio no it does not use RF but not everyone wants that admitadly you only like that because its YOUR interest other hobbyists are into old telephones i personally like them because there a affordable way to participate in "HAM style" radio communication without the need for all the licenses and fancy pants equipment i have a few channels i get on reguarly to chat and chew the rag theres a couple NET's i participate in each week and its great we talk across the globe we have americans popping in brits aussies and everyone in between and all it required was a android device and a app

@@Sarge92 You can do all of that with a normal phone. Which this is, it's just an android phone in a frock.

@@JohnBaxendale and tetra is just motorola phones in a frock but your right you can do all this with a normal phone THATS WHY WE LIKE IT it does not require a new user to buy a expensive radio to get started and undergo a bunch of licensing get the app try it out buy some more task specific hardware later

@@Sarge92 Err, no.

@@JohnBaxendale look mate lets just call it what it is this isnt your thing you aint interested so just make your final calls and move on to some content you do like

We've started using multi-network versions as part of a motorsport safety network. They sometimes work where our motorsport safety radios, complete with repeater network, doesn't work. They do have their place. Fraser MM0EFI

I have a very simple pair that runs zello - use them for road trips where the other users aren't licensed and distances can be quite great - easier than keeping a group call open and the units are really good on battery too. I wouldn't use one for anything much other than that but they are handy in certain situations.

​@@TobotronPrimeagreed. Our motorsport ones run zello too.

Hi It's virtual compromise and great fun , something to play with when the bands are dead

yes absolutley pointless why would anyone want to use a radio communication standard that relies on Cellullar connection could you imagine if someone like the british police used cellular radios every single day to communicate between each other it would be mayhem! oh wait... they do its called the Tetra Airwave System and they use it every day because it does alot more than the crusty radios they used to use and they dont seem to have many issues this is just a more open version to the public

Could connect it to a Starlink? lol..

you mean like uplink and downlink?

Lol ...

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everyones all bent outta shape about the updates its fine for what youll be using this radio for theres no need to worry but if you insist they do make more expensive...well significantly more expensive radios that run newer versions of android but youll play close to a grand for a handset with not much more functionality and specs than a budget smart phone out of tesco

Take a look at mumble. Mumble is also used in some "remote radio control" software.

@@TechMindsOfficial I'll take a look. If it can work with the PTT of network radios, that would be a plus.

Teamspeak can be configured to work this way also

@@kb1qzh the zmr group that I manage runs both a TeamSpeak server and a Plumble server. Both allow for DMR cross links. We run a worldwide global net every Friday with 200 + connections. Including c4fm ysf Fusion reflectors. EchoLink nodes. AllStar nodes. RF repeaters in the UK and U.S. and a large number of check-ins are on IP radios with PTT buttons. Both mobile radios and handheld hts . And of course many check ins are on traditional RF into repeaters. Or DMR radios into DVSwitch etc. also, the mobile client of Plumble and TeamSpeak definitely works with hardware PTT buttons on POC / IP radios

true but it stops the talkative users from going on and on and you can always split your overs unlike zello where unless you practice self discipline or have a on the ball net controller people will waffle a bit

there is mumble. I tried to use it with family, but they never seemed to get into it. so i use it with a neighborhood watch group.

@@MICHAEL23505 Mumble is great! It can be connected to conventional land mobile radio as well; I've built gateway devices out of a radio, custom cable, Signalink, and a micro PC.

Walkiefleet is an self hosted option

then you find out that the most popular versions of theese POC apps are compatible with android 5 and realise well damn android 9 is just fine your not trying to play the latest and greatest android games on this thing and android 9 is more than compatible with everything lower android versions are pretty common on low spec devices

It's quite simple, just click the following link in a web browser on any Android device, it will download the APK. If it doesnt prompt you to install it, goto your download folder within files, and then tap on the app to install: www.talkpod.cn/app/ham/

​@@TechMindsOfficialI don't think that link works

It does, it just take a few seconds for the download to start.

😇 I'm a ham but CB and 446 are super useful when you want to bring your non-ham friends in on the project - but I do feel like network radio is a tad pointless, its just a whatsapp type call at the end of the day!? - I have a cheap pair running zello and generally use them for road trips with friends.

I'm also an Amateur & GMRS operator in the States, and have no problems with GMRS, FRS, MURS, CB, PMR... they're ALL REAL RADIOS... that will work regardless of whether cell service / WiFi is working or not. I've been through enough natural disasters and have seen cell/internet service down for two weeks or more. My only issues with the "no exam" and "license-by-rule" services are with those who wantonly violate/manipulate the rules, e.g. the linking of GMRS repeaters, which the FCC is in the process of stopping.

No.

If you want to use a SIM card data plan you will need the US version. The global version does not support the bands that we use here in the us. Specifically band 4

@@N9KGC Thanks, I figured that might be the case, probably not going to use it with data, just WIFI, but might be nice to have the option, although its a bit more money.

@@scott7876 yes it is great to have the option. Now depending on where you buy it some places are charging more for the us version. But our favorite seller for this radio is not charging more Anysecu Radio on eBay is the recommended seller! We have been dealing with them for 6 years. They are the premier seller of these devices coming out of China One other note, my previous comment I mentioned band 4. That is just an indicator. If the device does not have band 4 it also does not have the other bands we need in the U.S. And this is more of a problem on the part of the U.S. Not the manufacturers. We are the only country on the planet that does not use the global standard for 4g

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There will most likely not be an iOS version in the foreseeable future. Probably not ever

so what ? I started on sdr receiving, then network radios then got all my ham licenses - and what do i hear on “real radio”? Generally a load of old boring beards moaning about the weather, their ailments or antennas . Horses for courses and each to their own.

they most definitely are not killing real 2m/70cm radio

2m is almost like CB anyhow. if that's true, let it die. 😂😂😂

Radio amateurs in the UK don't need network radio units to kill 2 & 70, they've virtually killed it off themselves..

Mumble will do what you're looking for. It does require you to run a server somewhere, but that can be self-hosted without any internet connection.

@@Porty1119 It's pretty typical to run a server in a Hamnet setup anyway.

@@jmr For most topologies, yes.