Do you need a sim card to use this device? and do you know how many ssid wifi info you can save in it? I am thinking to use it in my resort where I have 60+ chalets each with separate wifi, and would like to enter each ssid to use around the resort. Thanks Ben
Lewis, can I use the Sim thats in my Normal Phone , and using Zello can i use the Contacts already on my Sim and is it useable talking to a "normal phone" as it were or does it have to be like to like ? Regards
GB3PapaZello! When I saw the video title I thought it might have been one of those Android devices with 70cm built it. I can see this being a good multifunctional device in a work situation, although maybe a regular smartphone running Zello could do the same job?
What about accessories for the radio Which type of mic is suitable for this radio Like a link where I can buy one that works because not everyone works Regards Henrik from Denmark
Hello! The price of this radio these days in under 100 quid. What do you think about it a year later and for this price would you recommend it or are there better options?
I have the older revision of this, F22. Perfect for Zello. If you're doing any amount of config, I'd recommend team-viewer because the keypad is quite fiddly.
Sure are. Myself and a few mates have 1 each for just over a year now all separated geographically. The version of Android is glitchy at times but we put up with it. I'm sure the RT3 (not to be confused with Retevis DMR) has improved a lot. I feed Zello set to VOX on my PC with scanner audio and listen to it on my F22 - works very well.
You used the screen off can you use the normal off please ?,our repeater is dead and I am dipping my toes in to this less complicated than d Star and cheaper.
I think I mean it has 2 ptt and you can use it on standby,I think I've got it now!. I must read what I have written, before I post because on spell check.
I also would like to chat with you a bit about the phone and the app so I've also added you please let me know as soon as you can thank you US EST 0205 hrs 03/23/2018
One question.. as you said, you are both licensed Radio Amateurs, how is Zello the next best thing? surely Echolink is more aimed at licensed radio operators.. Zello is really an app for anybody ... its maybe a way of introducing people to the hobby I suppose but not for me .. good video though but not really for Radio Amateurs in my opinion.. maybe you guys could try DStar, DMR or Fusion etc too. #itsnotaradioitsaphone
Ringway Manchester I thought I saw it on their thanks, also did you have to pay customs/import fees, if so is it expensive because I really want one of these.
I got it from ebay for £138 from radioshop. it came in a week with no additional fees. Get one mate and we can chat on Zello! In part 2 I'll be setting up a usergroup for my viewers to join up to
Thanks for this and your other videos Lewis. I've added you on Zello, but being in the Antipodes may make it slightly difficult to line up the time on the talkgroup. 73 ZL2RCL.
i was told when i Ordered the T298s radio i had to get Cd and a year of the Dispatcher service for $12.00 also i have a GMRS licenses can you go over how to Program the radio
A cellphone is actually a radio so why is it that people keep saying it's a cell phone, when a cell phone is a radio. So it's is actually a radio inside a radio.
Hi, I´m cheking the both IMEI numbers of that radio that comes out in your video (www.imei.info). Both IMEI numbers correspond to two Cellphones )model SGH-E720). How is it possible? Knowing that the IMEI is a global identifier. And each manufacturer has assigned a code for their products. My question is this: Is it original product or a copy? The packaging is very basic and cheap for a equipment that cost u$s 300 o more.
There is a problem with the network radios that you guys are talking about I just wanted address it that is not running the latest version of Android and that is a problem and actually two very big problem for security people like myself who want to have maximum security with these things if anyone knows of these things that you have the latest version of Android on it please let me know I would be very interested to know if such a thing exists the highest that I found is Android 5 and I know that it's way past Android 5 if anyone can find something with the latest Android please let me know thanks God bless which means one of these phone network radio the phone network radios with the latest Android in it please let me know God bless thanks have a blessed day
They never updated this 💩 past Android 6. It is thus irrelevant. In fact, the entire company is irrelevant. They released two handhelds, this being the upper range one, and they've never followed up on either. They still have a website where they prominently feature both devices running decade old version of Android.
Hi James, thanks for that, I have two of these.....well pleased with them,
I was looking at these the other day, really tempting! Great video!
Cheers Freddie, definitely worth a go!
Looks very worth while for the money, just looked on ebay and is a cool looker, great footage once again from yourself mate. 73's Lee
Cheers Lee as always mate.
Very interesting.... never heard of anything like this. Really looking forward to you doing follow up videos . Many thanks :-)
Thanks mate :) More coming this week/next week!
great vid buddy.... looking forward to part 2
Cheers mate
Good video, nice explanation too of why this is better than an iPhone for using zello, because I was also considering that question.
Cheers mate, much appreciated.
Thanks mate for the review!
Cheers mate
Do you need a sim card to use this device? and do you know how many ssid wifi info you can save in it?
I am thinking to use it in my resort where I have 60+ chalets each with separate wifi, and would like to enter each ssid to use around the resort. Thanks Ben
Lewis, can I use the Sim thats in my Normal Phone , and using Zello can i use the Contacts already on my Sim and is it useable talking to a "normal phone" as it were or does it have to be like to like ?
Regards
GB3PapaZello!
When I saw the video title I thought it might have been one of those Android devices with 70cm built it.
I can see this being a good multifunctional device in a work situation, although maybe a regular smartphone running Zello could do the same job?
My iphone does exactly the same thing! lol! But I'm a sucker for gadgets haha. Cheers mate
digitalradiohacker Ah I see. So this device is better tailored to the App?
great video and product mate! I've also added u on zello, 73. 🖒
Cheers mate!
What about accessories for the radio
Which type of mic is suitable for this radio
Like a link where I can buy one that works because not everyone works
Regards Henrik from Denmark
Hi Henrik, there's suitable mics for the FTT/RT3 and RT4 on eBay.
Hello Lewis, do you have any idea how much data it uses when using Zello, eg, per minute of talk time and in standby ?
In technical terms Jon, no. But, very very little indeed. I bought 1GB of data and I've barely scratched the surface.
Wondering PTT that UHF can communication between two walkie talkie app without need network or no sim?
Hello! The price of this radio these days in under 100 quid. What do you think about it a year later and for this price would you recommend it or are there better options?
I prefer the Qingoo 7S+
@@RingwayManchester I went for the F22. Got it online for 70 quid. Hopefully a good price to dip my toe into the world of network radio.
Great review
I does look like a builders phone. Nice kit !
Cheers mate!
I have the older revision of this, F22. Perfect for Zello. If you're doing any amount of config, I'd recommend team-viewer because the keypad is quite fiddly.
Nice one mate, yeah they're great aren't they.
Sure are. Myself and a few mates have 1 each for just over a year now all separated geographically. The version of Android is glitchy at times but we put up with it. I'm sure the RT3 (not to be confused with Retevis DMR) has improved a lot. I feed Zello set to VOX on my PC with scanner audio and listen to it on my F22 - works very well.
I might have to give that a try to stream my radio to my RT-3. In the next video I'm going to be setting up a talkgroup for anyone who wants to join
Sorry I have one more question, can this work with a data only SIM or does it have to have calls and texts as well.
It should work with data only Cameron
Ringway Manchester Thankyou very much!
You used the screen off can you use the normal off please ?,our repeater is dead and I am dipping my toes in to this less complicated than d Star and cheaper.
Sorry andrew I'm not sure what you mean
Looks cool wonder will it work on the verizon network
can i please ask where you purchased it from? could you please drop a link? thank you
I got it from Radioshop on eBay I think
I think I mean it has 2 ptt and you can use it on standby,I think I've got it now!. I must read what I have written, before I post because on spell check.
GOT THE TM7 AND A F25 4G IS COMMING DOWN THE PEEBS ..JEFF
hi I have added u to zello just now, is there any chance of a quick chat on zello?
Ok mate, I cant this evening but I'll give you a shout tomorrow hopefully.
Ringway Manchester ok cool thanks
I also would like to chat with you a bit about the phone and the app so I've also added you please let me know as soon as you can thank you
US EST 0205 hrs 03/23/2018
It is worth noting here in the UK as these are classed as a mobile phone it will be illegal to use this while driving
True
One question.. as you said, you are both licensed Radio Amateurs, how is Zello the next best thing? surely Echolink is more aimed at licensed radio operators.. Zello is really an app for anybody ... its maybe a way of introducing people to the hobby I suppose but not for me .. good video though but not really for Radio Amateurs in my opinion.. maybe you guys could try DStar, DMR or Fusion etc too. #itsnotaradioitsaphone
Sean, appreciate your feedback, we both use Dstar, DMR, Echolink and analogue VHF/UHF. This is just another avenue of communication that's all.
Just out of interest, where did you get this from? I have seen them on the Internet on some websites but just making sure.
Hi Cameron I got it on ebay
Ringway Manchester I thought I saw it on their thanks, also did you have to pay customs/import fees, if so is it expensive because I really want one of these.
I got it from ebay for £138 from radioshop. it came in a week with no additional fees. Get one mate and we can chat on Zello! In part 2 I'll be setting up a usergroup for my viewers to join up to
Ringway Manchester I'll get one as soon as I can, I do have Zello on my phone, it's very handy!
ok mate awesome. add me if you want RMComms
Are these legal to use in car on zello why driving?
Technically no because they operate on 800mhz and above
On which website is it purchased ?
Best regards Henrik
I can see that it has a square button and others have a round center button your might be a F22 +?
They're all similar. I got mine from ebay Henrik
Can I listen to other stations like when I used to on CB ?
Yes but not in the same way
Thanks for this and your other videos Lewis. I've added you on Zello, but being in the Antipodes may make it slightly difficult to line up the time on the talkgroup. 73 ZL2RCL.
Ok Cheers Robin! Talk to you some time
Can it have WhatsApp?
Does the antenna makes the connection better?
Mr. Truth Yes and obviously.
@@Gripengamer cool
Can i ask you what the is this for Dispacher 1 Dispacher Center for 1 year
What do you mean MIchael?
i was told when i Ordered the T298s radio i had to get Cd and a year of the Dispatcher service for $12.00 also i have a GMRS licenses can you go over how to Program the radio
I think someones trying to get some extra money out of you!
Were can I find accessories
oh and does it have a torch ? thanks
No it doesn’t mate
Can I use it to make phone calls using SIM?
yes you can
A cellphone is actually a radio so why is it that people keep saying it's a cell phone, when a cell phone is a radio. So it's is actually a radio inside a radio.
Michael Birdsong Cellphone meaning thAt its connected to a cell network of celltowers.
Do you know where I can get such a thing because I would greatly appreciate it thank you have a blessed day
eBay, aliexpress
how we can buy in uae ?
Hi, I´m cheking the both IMEI numbers of that radio that comes out in your video (www.imei.info). Both IMEI numbers correspond to two Cellphones )model SGH-E720). How is it possible? Knowing that the IMEI is a global identifier. And each manufacturer has assigned a code for their products. My question is this: Is it original product or a copy? The packaging is very basic and cheap for a equipment that cost u$s 300 o more.
I have no idea, I would suspect the imei numbers are just fakes
Does it work with programs like telegram and whatsapp?
It will do yeah
I have sent you a request on Zello. 73 de M6VMO.
Where can I buy This product?
ebay
i bought one of these, the phone network reception was unusable in my house, worst phone ive ever had. i sent it back
how do i reset it if im locked out
There is a problem with the network radios that you guys are talking about I just wanted address it that is not running the latest version of Android and that is a problem and actually two very big problem for security people like myself who want to have maximum security with these things if anyone knows of these things that you have the latest version of Android on it please let me know I would be very interested to know if such a thing exists the highest that I found is Android 5 and I know that it's way past Android 5 if anyone can find something with the latest Android please let me know thanks God bless which means one of these phone network radio the phone network radios with the latest Android in it please let me know God bless thanks have a blessed day
A ROM DO RADIO.TONE RT3 ONDE BAIXAR O DOWLOWD RT3 EM LOOP .
Bloody spell check, PTT
are they any good bud
Very :)
2G I thought that it has been done away with.
Can I add you on zello ?
Of course
ty ty hello island off corsica like video
They never updated this 💩 past Android 6. It is thus irrelevant. In fact, the entire company is irrelevant. They released two handhelds, this being the upper range one, and they've never followed up on either. They still have a website where they prominently feature both devices running decade old version of Android.
I can't hear you man..
Best video I have seen about this radio, than you.
Carlos KA9JYO
Cheers Carlos
next time get closer to the microphone, some echo.
can you use it with wifi only, without a sim card?
Arthur Darvill.
Hahahaha!
Can't hear a word you're saying.
Clean your ears out then!
They are very clean. Buy a microphone. Moron. Gotta love the dislike ratio. 😂
India me bhi chalega ye
This guy's voice is rather annoying.
Don't watch then