Walkie talkie from Japan to the Philippines?

[@davidrix804]

Sorry don’t mean to sound negative but are those radios only meant for commercial use,and if anyone can buy those,surely criminals could use them and not get traced,because that’s why SIM cards are registered now because of crime related issues!!🙏🙏

[@GadgetAddict]

Firstly, let's address the elephant in the room... SIM registration doesn't stop criminals. It's trivially easy to register a SIM using false information. You can see various news reports about that. Criminals have been getting past the strict KYC process required by e-wallets for many years already - so the SIM registration process is just a joke for them. Aside from that, what's to stop criminals from using a SIM or eSIM from another country, and then enabling roaming to use it inside the PH without having to register it? Or what's to stop criminals from buying a UHF/VHF radio online and using that without relying on a cell network? Anyway, putting all of that aside, these radios use a regular SIM card, just like your phone. So you will be required to register the SIM card.

[@cyrus7280]

well said @GadgetAddict. The same thing can be said with money. Not entirely related to the subject but critical thinking should be taught in school, a lot of people lack that these days.

[@Limansk]

I can't believe criminals are using viber, facebook chat, telegram, yahoo messenger, whatsapp, skype, wechat, LINE. How could the Philippine government let this happen 😢😢 Wait until you realize you can setup a LoRa mesh with a cheapo android phone

[@bertquibuyen2500]

​@@GadgetAddictCan I get the complete product name and model of the one you're demonstrating on this video? I'm interested and would like to buy it. Thank you.

[@iMadrid11]

Based on your logic we should ban cellphones too. Since criminals can use a cellphone to detonate an IED. 🤦‍♂️

[@BogsKitchen]

Now I understand why your handle is Gadget Addict! 😂Love your channel man!

[@greywisker3180]

The whole purpose of a walkie talkie is to be able to communicate if cell towers are down or in areas where there is no service or to be able to use the air waves free of charge.

[@RainBitcoins]

Exactly, in a grid down situation these will be useless

[@ferdm9646]

Then it'll act like an ordinary walkie talkie. That's what it is

[@skellener]

Exactly. We use walkie talkies on mtb rides because there’s usually no cell service.

[@nhorman0511]

similar to Nextel iDEN from the late '80s, but PoC (Push to Talk Over Cellular) support LTE data and video BW requirements...PoC sometimes refers to RoIP (Radio over IP)

[@meditationdj5230]

Finally, a gadget review👍 kudos. Looking for more gadgets being reviewed

[@RideWhileYouCan]

Its ok if youre in an area where network towers are available, downside,you need a data plan to make the unit work. And it uses a voip protocol or Voice Over LTE. anothe4 problem with that is, it is useless when all network towers are down. Thats why rescue and other ham radio enthusiast still use licensed ham radio like vhf and uhf.

[@fishnchips24-C]

Cool. Good to know. We used VHF radios back in the days.

[@StraightOuttaUrbex]

what he will fail to mention is that if there is no mobile phone signal these do not work stick to the old stuff vhf and uhf

[@losttownstreet3409]

Some cellular radios support a special DMO Mode for direct connections. It would be great if these radios would try a dPMR connection first and then try a repeated dPMR connection and only then go into cellular mode. dPMR is license free in nearly all countries, unlike Tetra25 which support the DMO-mode and some cellular modes. It would be great if they could add DMR and DV (D-Star) modes too.

[@germanjohn5626]

its not a ham radio, its a glorifies cell phone

[@mollyfilms]

A few questions on this. 1. Can you connect a blue tooth mic to the radio and use Vox to communicate? 2. If you loose cellular connection will it automatically reconnect? 3. What data cost or connection costs? Or do you use a cellular SIM card?

[@tsiow]

We had this in Canada back in 2005, Telus called it Mike and Bell came up with Instance Talk. Is all long gone now.

[@therelationshipcounselor]

NEXTEL is coming back ... to this VERSION :)

[@festivaljapan]

What a great video. I'm now a fan of your channel.

[@DOI_ARTS]

When Gadget Addict is Gadget Addict

[@gordonlekfors2708]

he morphed from Traffic Addict

[@lwoklidfr]

nag rereview siya ng mga gadget? akala ko sa traffic lang siya😂 kaya nga pinagtataka ko kung anong connect nung name ng channel nya sa ginagawa nya😂

[@jamindevera1]

@@lwoklidfr He started out as a Gadget Reviewer way back years ago

[@arvee9657]

Soon may be drug addict! 😂

[@EnzoVince]

Kilangan ng internet or sem card nyan

[@willsmith8586]

It's a push to talk cell phone bud. Low to no latency data type. It's like using a low bandwidth internet browser on your computer. It's still using the Internet, it's still an Internet browser. Call a spade a spade. It's still really cool. But, it's a push to talk cellular device.

[@RB-wi3lk]

So is any cellphone with the Zello app download. Will do better can be used with wi fi or cell connection. What a bunch of idiots.

[@Zushikikato]

Nice! You have a very special guest! Take care always. We want to hear more about the Disney Land visit..

[@filspan6884]

Where is Bong Nebrija now, will he be coming back on the road soon, we miss him....

[@johnarat9618]

He's been reassigned to the atraffic academy

[@jomarlefevre5311]

we had walkies inside a car, on gavel roads, no issues at all using it's docks, didn't fall off or anything.

[@ImigrentfromMars]

A friend had this option on his phone years ago, He used it to talk to his family on the other side of the country, IT was free vs if he called using the same phone it was 50 cents a min,

[@vueport99]

Yes companies with road crews used them back in the day

[@warfab75ph]

Miss these types of content...

[@DeCastroJayson]

I like it. Planning to buy a pair. Good to have for emergency. Specially when trekking.

[@MatrixMaverick1980]

This is Cell service dependent. Consider getting a ham license.

[@вечная_мерзлота]

consider getting a GMRS and dump ham lisence.

[@SteelWolf13]

@@вечная_мерзлота Consider getting a GMRS AND HAM license. Bother services need a license. FRS/FMRS does not.

[@billybunter3753]

Consider getting two tins, two buttons and a long piece of string...

[@ZWOMI-b9b]

We have selling

[@rbelt13]

thats something id consider. for d price ROI for this shud b around 3 abroad travels for us family vs airalo.. hope u enjoyed teamlab. thanks

[@adanr150]

Poc is cellular and that means they can track you and record your conversations

[@jos6216]

Thanks GA for the great review. I probably missed it, but will this work in Caribbean, North and South America? If yes, then how do we connect to the cell service provider?

[@forever6743]

@gadgetaddict if possible by chance, is there anyway that you can cover the details once the Sim card is installed what steps next to set up the radio?

[@kcorn6630]

I am most definitely not in the Philippines, though I would love to get my hands on one of these.

[@ryblinkaway]

same here, but I think you also have a group of friends people that have these gadgets on the receiving end...?

[@kcorn6630]

Most definitely

[@kcorn6630]

Not these in particular though

[@TechKuya]

Nice to see you doing this kind of content again!

[@bje28]

This is not available in US, I searched and magic data smart sim card as well. Please guide me, we need for our patrol group

[@JetsetJive7]

thanks for making this video, I learned something new today. is the Cignus NX100 Gen2 only available in PH? are there mobile apps that allow Phone to talk to this ?

[@cesarminiao]

I remember the walkie talkies given by my my uncle who used to work in Japan, but of course those are toys and only covered a shirt distance.

[@64242359]

so, I need 4G simcard and roaming service. What's the diff with a cell phone?

[@Jayda08]

Sprint did this over 20 years ago AND it was part of cell phone. A 2 in 1. But it only worked in US.

[@billybob42069]

Do you not remember nextel? Which sprint bought. Nextel was not just in the US.

[@sangreal7448]

Where can I buy it in Europe? Does is work in the Netherlands and Belgium and Germany France etc etc

[@mahatmacoat7215]

What is the price in proper currency. Sterling dollar euro. Who supplies the sim card.? So many questions unanswered.

[@mordfustang486]

I remember Nextel with this radios.

[@toptohyekoms]

This is really nice! You know that theres a bit of a curve of earth between japan and PH right!?? Is there an issue with that?

[@kristofferyu]

Does it have dual-sim capabilities? If so, what does it do if one network/sim has a weak (or dead) signal? 🤔

[@kcorn6630]

This looks awesome, but, where can I buy one, and how much?

[@mrnobodieswildcampingadventure]

So if there is no cellular connection say out in a National Park then these radios will not function am I correct on this? Was thinking of using this type of radio whilst out on the mountain wild camping to communicate with Mrs (obviously she would have one too).

[@reduankamarudeenagorkoli351]

Yeah please can you brief us about the range?

[@relleincanadavlogs]

Hi very interesting and informative I just want to ask we're we can buy original hand set?

[@TredOpc]

inrico poc you can connect thru wifi and can call other poc radio all thru out the world

[@r.p.vanderfield4636]

Its great to see the device however in Europe there is no dealer.

[@fresh-eggs]

Please send one of those radios to me here in Barbados 🇧🇧 so both you and I can test the worldwide connection.

[@jbranche8024]

So me and everyone else need to buy a radio, then a data package, then have it around them when you are trying to contact them. Like you mentioned it may have its uses but majority of public are going to stick with Mobile Phones

[@pat7964]

Hope you can share a link as to where we can purchase some. Great video as always. Many many thanks, Gadget Addict. All the best!😊

[@GadgetAddict]

There's no specific seller that I'd recommend to be honest. They're available in most Cignus dealer shops, but also online through Shopee and Lazada. Depending on the vouchers available, you could get it much cheaper by buying it online. You can find it by searching "cignus NX100" - just make sure that it's the new gen2 version, since some people are still selling the older and larger version.

[@toffeeavatar5011]

So, how much is it anyway

[@JamesBraun-n1p]

Question , what if the cell system goes down ? These things do happen .

[@williambasingan6006]

Do i need sim card n load to operate the radio?

[@carlossantini3605]

Data only SIM card

[@n1kkri]

I think you can do the same thing with ZELLO ?

[@maxhayashi4078]

This radio looks nice...but it needs to use SIM Card, and we for that, we have to pay monthly fees, right?

[@johnvencentadier5265]

What type of propagation does that work? Skywave HF? Can I call on that radio using HF radio in ship?

[@kevinlee1519]

Trying to figure out what this device is useful for personal use. In the US, it reminds me of a walkie tallkie technology from Nextel, which was a PTT (Push to talk) which relied on proprietary phones (but also supposted the PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network) which these types of devices don't support. Yet another gadget to carry, not sure if it's worth the bother.

[@GadgetAddict]

A lot of people seem to be considering this as a (bad) alternative to a cellphone. But really it's an alternative (or addition) to those who already use a radio, or have a need of a radio. I would say that the average person probably doesn't need a radio in their day to day life. But for those who do, it serves a very useful purpose. And you're right, Nextel is the classic. It's a shame that was phased out.

[@josephgaryochoa4348]

@@GadgetAddict how much and where to buy? can you put a new content on how to setup this gadget after putting sim card. thanks and more power.

[@xungngo]

can I use this on a cruise ship in the middle of the ocean from one end of the ship to the other end?

[@dominikguzman]

What if the cellular network is out of order?

[@KhndKiowalynchzskie]

It works only in cignus to cignus? Or can pick any brand of radio? Thanks for the answer. From the Philippines

[@jildine24]

can i ask question sir? 1. can ordinary people use this here in the Philippines? 2. can i use this even if i dont have data?

[@danmardavdyl]

@gadgetaddict apart from sim card is there a monthly subscription? Would it work in a cruise ship if the ship is out to sea?

[@jeromebalgos]

Up

[@olanenreekez]

there is an app for that on Apple store..

[@cottoncare-r3g]

This is great. Gave me an idea

[@walton6502]

What if in the area is no signal like in the forest

[@chelsysaycheese]

Can you also have other suggestions that can work independently no wifi or towers needed, and no need for lisence too? That are legal in lot of countries like in Japan, Philippines and Where do you think i can buy them?

[@shadowhacker27]

I need a LoRA version of this.

[@HowlingWo1f]

In the good old days, we had this on our cell phone, it’s called a Nextel 😂

[@manuelquelle9915]

How would this work in a grid down situation?

[@camarawlong]

Thank you, im interested in privacy issues. Is this system private? Doesnt seem so. Thank you

[@randy33111]

So do you have to be in cell coverage for it to work?

[@MsLancer99]

I work for a heritage railway and our walkie talkie work on the station Wi-Fi so when we are on the line or in between station that's OK but if we walk to far away from the line or station than they will stop working. Sorry what did you say? I didn't get that. Hello Any one

[@GadgetAddict]

It's a shame they don't use a model that also supports 3G/4G - in addition to the Wi-Fi. I guess you could Hotspot them.

[@mordfustang486]

What would you recommend for a reliable communication should a big catastrophe happens in the Philippines?

[@wakt3rr]

I’m curious if it will be able to communicate with starlink sats. If Elon decides to provide starlink simcard, then it will be massive gamechanger..

[@marcconfesorclemente519]

Hi, great video, You are using smart local sim in Japan, did you activate roaming and can you also use that data internet smart sim on your phone in Japan?

[@GadgetAddict]

I activated roaming because I didn't want the hassle of swapping SIMs. Although this is actually a dual-SIM model, so I could have just added a Japanese SIM to the second slot.

[@bobsvisionadventure]

Example im on a ship sailing worldwide can i use this to call in the Philippines? If i use a regular load on my smart sim to call back in the Phil how much will it cost per minute?

[@gerarldlee]

Since it uses a cellular signal, what happens when youre stranded on a mountain camping? Will it still be able to use other bands?

[@Seariderleo]

So if there is no cellular connection it will not work? Im working at sea for example

[@ay5667]

Thats a long distance. Cheaper than a regular cell phone?

[@joselaure7697]

can I use multiple units talking at the same channel and in a car race. Driver, Co driver Navigator, Team members?

[@tessmadeja9684]

Where we can buy that. The best one. Pls answer

[@elgritton]

will it be affected to signal jammers if the LGU for example had a security reasons?

[@hawaiiangunner]

Yes

[@John-gi7qk]

but USA to Philippines? Also about messages can they be person to person with out interception?

[@ricardodemesa3072]

GA how much is the cost of each radio.....thank you

[@Anony_mouse_16]

this is amazing! wow!

[@BagusSetyawan]

Please tell me if it use simcard then not countries across the globe can connect to my card?

[@vytautasbeliauskas8129]

Hello. My question is. Is that walkie talkie going to work in Europe and England and Scotland? Thanks.

[@seconddoks]

do these work where there is no cell signal?

[@MichaelBrian]

Price and link where to buy it

[@joaquintorresiii644]

Can you still get the same result even if all cell sites are down? Kindly answer. Thanks.

[@monmendoza2303]

Very interesting gadget review!

[@Anonymous-dF01]

Where to buy this gadget?

[@tsinosy2462]

Can we use prepaid sim card? And does it need load to use the radio?

[@darwincabrales764]

How can we download the Cignus NX100 Flatform

[@vitkiu]

Basic Parameters: Terminal Type: 4G POC Radio Product Size: 130*55*25MM(Including Antenna) Product Weight: 150G Operating System: Linux Main Screen Size: 1.4inch SPI Resolution: 128x128 Sim Card Type: Dual Sim Card, Nano Sim Card 4G Antenna: Built-in FPC Antenna Communication Interface: TYPE-C Audio Port: TYPE-C

[@prosperityokechukwu1503]

Do u have any idea about the ksun walkie talkie?

[@MrAravindarao]

What if we go to place out of cellphone network area like camping mountainaring...we can use any Android app group instead of this.

[@cryplots2815]

How about encrypted conversations can you have that ?

[@ChristianAllanEvangelista]

@gadget addict can you use other Sim card from other country like in UAE?

[@JuliusceazarT.Marquez]

How it is cost, how much for it to availe that gadget

[@____-01331]

Please advise where I can purchase a pair of these. Thank you!

[@MENSA.lady2]

Any chance of a list of countries where these are legal to use ?

[@Ambient-spirits]

Will this work on the European cellular networks?

[@raymercado3650]

Great review 👍 Looking forward to your extensive review. Can you tell me how to get roaming for my Magic Data + on my phone. I’m in Japan for a Day and I want to use the phone to get around? Thanks

[@drewapurado3692]

Wow Ganda anong brand yan bossing

[@RaulLopez-ke7be]

Does this work with other brands like Retevis?

[@natmondz1]

so if bringing those radios out from the country.. lets say your from philippines going to japan or singapore, can you bring that without airport security hassles?

[@samsadeniz]

Its a cell phone y'all

[@ziggarillo]

It works on the cellar network, but it's not a cellphone,pay attention