In case of the end of the world / Retekess TR110

[@Zombi-uw9ml]

I think it’s spelled “tr110“ instead of „rt110“, I can’t find anything when searching rt110 Good video anyway!

[@sn0ren]

I think you’re right. Not sure how I messed this up 😅

[@bashkillszombies]

@@sn0ren When you review things like this, start with the price first. At $120 I regretted wasting my time watching this review. I'd never buy a mass produced Chineseium $8 sw handset for $120. That's wild. I'm sure you can pick it up cheaper, but with a price point like that I'm not even going to waste my time looking. Price gouging from China has gone through the roof.

[@apollonas]

@@bashkillszombies I don't know what things were like 2 months ago, but I see it for around $65-$70 on AliExpress, Amazon and a couple other places right now.

[@Inkling777]

After VHF for the local police and fire, HF-SSB is perhaps the most important feature. It allows you to get unfiltered news from radio hams and state disaster agencies.

[@Slimsuzy]

What if it’s Russian psy-Ops propaganda??

[@daveb7408]

I am only four minutes in, and already this is one of the best general overview I've seen on YT for this content. So happy I found this channel!

[@sn0ren]

Thanks 🤘

[@madmax2069]

The one thing i love about radios that have SSB is that you can use SSB to listen to AM stations to help get around interference that might be overlapping onto the AM broadcast, because SSB is basically AM just with no carrier and only using one of the side bands.

[@salmonsandwich3183]

You had me at "rechargeable device with a battery that you can easily replace."

[@Steven-re7xt]

I carry my rig with/2 meters of wire antenna/ spare battery. And phones all in a shoulder bag look like Indy Jones yet I can be up and running in a minute...PS I have a stand alone vbfo at the ready. It's the life. 😊😊😊

[@samuelmcelrea5943]

You should do a video on the DSP2 Malahit SDR!! As always, you did a stellar job with this video! Keep on doing what you're doing, Love from Alaska!

[@danielmilewski7659]

Really awesome video! Very intresting channel. Please make more videos!

[@Superminaren]

Thanks for a good video! However I think the lack of AA support is the real dealbreaker. In a wartime situation you'd have a hard time to find spare Nokia batteries in comparison with AA or C. Also the self discharge of NiMH AA's is years, in comparison with that of Lithium batteries.

[@sn0ren]

I was thinking about including a segment about this. Because previously I would’ve agreed with you. But honestly I think you’re much more likely to happen upon a usb-c power bank, solar charger or similar, than AA batteries nowadays. I constantly have AA batteries go bad or leak as well. I’m not sure AA is still the better option.

[@Superminaren]

@@sn0ren That's actually very true, although I think having some precharged NiMH spares lying around in a corner shop somewhere is highly likely too. Thanks for the response btw! :)

[@Superminaren]

@@Cheekamonka Not everyone lives in the Equator. I live in Sweden where it's almost completely dark half the year.

[@Superminaren]

@@Cheekamonka I am primarily talking about NiMH, which seems to be forgotten. You can recharge NiMH batteries plenty of times, they are commonly available, more so than old Nokia cells. Also they can be used in flashlights, some phone chargers, remotes and more. They also don't have the negative of being highly explosive with fires that are hard to put out like lithium based batteries, and dont have the leaking issue that Alkalines do. Their extremely low self-discharge rate also allows manufacturers to sell all their batteries pre-charged from the factory, which means almost all cells found in stores today are 95%> charged. They can also be recharged and left fully charged on a shelf for years, allowing charging when the weather is favorable, and use when it's less favourable. I think plenty of things speak in benefit of the AA's.

[@Superminaren]

@@Cheekamonka I was primarily thinking about NiMH. There are plenty of reasons they are far superior in such a situation: - They do not leak like Alkalines (Even if alkalines take a while to) - They are the same size as alkalines and work in 99% of devices which take them. - They are not explosive like Lithium based cells. - They have extremely low self-discharge rates, meaning a charged battery can be stored for years before losing significant charge. - They have more cycles than Lithium cells. - They are far more easily sourced in a crisis. - They are compatible with plenty of devices, flashlights, powerbanks, GPS-devices, ham radios, remotes, you name it. - Lithium batteries only have a fraction of the power output in cold climates, NiMH can be used without much issue down to -20 and -40. To counteract the power argument, small scale wind turbines freeze during winters here. Just like streams of water do. Hydro isn't viable from a small stream if it's frozen, and falling into a stream in the late fall to get power would most likely kill you since you'd get almost instantaneous hypothermia. As much as i'd likely want to have a boiler and burn wood to generate electricity via turbine or the seebeck effect, if I had to move and that setup wasn't portable, NiMH AA's would be a clear choice to have 10-20 of in my bag given their versatility. Sure I wouldn't get as much capacity in the summer with NiMH as with Lithium, but given a bad winter i'd not only have almost no power with Lithium, but it'd be harder to transport safely and work in fewer devices.

[@Elias-w4h]

i love your videos keep going!

[@3vil8unny]

My only complaint about your channel is it's costing me money😂😂😂

[@ArcticBlues1]

Good Job! Thank You :)

[@vanhetgoor]

I have heard about a restaurant at the end of the universe.

[@drright71]

The little brother is dirt cheap, if you don't care about SSB or a replaceable battery. Also, other countries... NOAA Weather Radio is a really good idea. Adopt it.

[@Macgyver46]

If it's the end of the world communication will be the least of our concerns. You probably mean civilized society.

[@bashkillszombies]

For $120 I'll get a real shortwave thanks.

[@robertwilliamson922]

Such as which models?

[@panplayer]

What device are you using at 4:15? The one with the waterfall?

[@sn0ren]

HackRF Portapack. I’ve got a video on my channel about it.

[@kb8doa]

Which SDR program are you using at 2:35 ?

[@sn0ren]

HDSDR

[@maverick3644]

Can you reccomend a radio that can do transmit and receive in the 300-350MHz band? God video!

[@maverick3644]

@@Cheekamonka I know, but my question still stands.

[@Funkteon]

​@@maverick3644Thales and Harris both produce a range of military-grade radios that operate in the 300-350 MHz band (among others). These radios are typically used by the military, government agencies, and authorized contractors. Here are a few models: Thales: 1. Thales AN/PRC-148 MBITR (Multiband Inter/Intra Team Radio) - Frequency Range: 30 MHz - 512 MHz (includes the 300-350 MHz band) - Details: The AN/PRC-148 is widely used by the military and supports secure communication over various frequency bands. It supports both narrowband and wideband waveforms and is known for its ruggedness and versatility in field operations. 2. Thales AN/PRC-152 - Frequency Range: 30 MHz - 512 MHz - Details: Similar to the AN/PRC-148, the PRC-152 is a multiband handheld radio that supports voice and data communication over secure channels. It’s used for tactical communications and can be adapted for satellite communications as well. Harris: 1. Harris AN/PRC-117G - Frequency Range: 30 MHz - 2 GHz (including the 300-350 MHz band) - Details: Though often configured as a manpack radio, there are handheld variants and adaptations for specific use cases. It supports both line-of-sight and beyond line-of-sight communications, including secure, encrypted transmissions. 2. Harris AN/PRC-163 - Frequency Range: 30 MHz - 2.6 GHz - Details: This handheld radio supports dual-channel operations and allows for simultaneous voice, data, and video communications. It is capable of operating in a wide range of bands, including the 300-350 MHz band. Licensing and Usage: These radios are not typically available for civilian use and require specific licenses and authorization. The equipment is expensive and is designed for military and government operations.

[@nateKitsura]

​@@maverick3644uv-k5 with custom firmware ^w^

[@Bob-1802]

You only have few remote controls (garage door openers and key fobs) at 315MHz.

[@maverick3644]

@@Bob-1802 So?

[@user-ef3nu1eh7z]

Radio?? Power out?? The transmitters require power as well the " end of world" situation will place few survivors miles apart what is the recv range of that radio ,pre than 1000 miles???,

[@rEdf196]

Last year I had the 747 version of the TR110 it worked great for only 2 weeks until it suddenly just stopped picking up signals all together. the radio became crap. I was disappointed.

[@0Logan05]

Ion layer is like a fog not a wall. There is no Bounce and there is certainly no curvature..🤙🏻. If You really Know…You know…♥️

[@sandybottom6623]

SW starts at 3.2MHz - a big gap. No SSB. SW sensitivity is 10uv - very poor. No thanks. The Tecsun PL-990x is the one to go with.

[@caulkins69]

I consider that battery to be a massive fail. I can keep dozens of lithium metal AA batteries on hand and be confident that they will work in an emergency; plus, they can be used in more than one type of device. How many of those Nokia batteries are you realistically going to have charged up when the power fails?

[@sn0ren]

I have a usb-c solar panel and far more power banks than old leaked AA batteries.

[@caulkins69]

@@sn0ren You discredit yourself with that response. Lithium metal batteries have a long shelf life and are not prone to leakage like alkalines are.

[@TalmidAndy]

Yet another SHTF fantasist video. In any realistic scenario this radio is going to be of very short-term and limited use. Most devices that require charging in this manner last only a few days at best with the main power grid down. Should this be a nuclear 'big one', as some preppers call it, an EMP will eliminate this all digital device. It is far from robust enough to survive a local natural or man-made disaster or even rough handling. It is a cool little radio but not anything that should be relied on or considered a survival tool

[@PatrickKQ4HBD]

Talk about SHTF fantasizing! SMDH is more like it.

[@jaddugamer-jl9ny]

There is a Application called Bell Push-to-talk, can we hear them through this device or hackrf and also is this application radio FM, AM or SsD ? Thank you

[@sn0ren]

No, that application works over the internet, not analog radio waves.

[@rizwansami6679]

4625khz sw band 💀

[@AI-Hallucination]

Can it do police receiver

[@sn0ren]

Yes, if the police in your area are still using analog radios.

[@maxrockatanksyOG]

Police tend to use truncated & encrypted radio systems in most countries these days, unless they still use UHF (some police outposts here in Australia use them for Outpost to Outpost non urgent comms here in Australia)

[@AI-Hallucination]

@@maxrockatanksyOG thanks mate I am in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@britishtechguru]

That's a big fail for emergencies - it doesn't take regular batteries.

[@sn0ren]

What is regular batteries in 2024? I think you’re more likely to find usb-c power banks and solar chargers than trying to find AA batteries in an emergency situation.

[@britishtechguru]

@@sn0ren I can go to any shop and find AA batteries

[@madmax2069]

If you have access to a batteries plus store they carry the BL5C battery so you can get one locally (or you can order multiple backup batteries online), and in a pinch you can power it by its USB C port so I don't really see the issue here

[@britishtechguru]

@@madmax2069 He's pitching an end of the world scenario. There are no supply chains.You're limited to what you can loot from the local store that hasn't already been looted by somebody else.

[@madmax2069]

@@britishtechguru dude, if that was to come, the last thing you'd be worried about is batteries for a radio.