Rapid Radios...The Truth About These Radios

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[@hamhouke]

Dude is range testing a cell phone? You can do with with a free app on your phone. It comes in Apple Watch. What a scam.

[@marshred]

These radios Require Outside Infrastructure That You Have NO Control Over. Traditional VHF/UFH radios can Simplex, radio to radio, no third party involved. Or you can talk through repeaters. I feel that people thinking of these for "prepping" have no idea how these work OR Would Not Work.... Rapid Radios are PTT Cell Phones, in a very basic sense.

[@simonwills6176]

Yeah I. The end of times these are useless but for now these are great

[@sambrooks7510]

Correct. These radios are essentially cell phones that use the Internet for communication. If Internet connection is not available, or no cell tower is in range, they're not any good.

[@marshred]

@@sambrooks7510 I run GMRS, VHF/UHF and HF radios at the base station and Mobile. World wide comms that Always Work!

[@N2YTA]

I really don't see a use case for these. Also, the advertising is misleading

[@semosurvivalist]

They have a set that are VHF/UHF that do work well. I own a set of both as we camp and hike often. They work well.

[@tfeltmat2903]

If you point out that these radios do not offer free usage, the company will block you from their page so you cannot comment. The truth is that when you buy a set, you prepaid for a SIM card that runs for one year. If you want the units to function after that, you must buy another prepaid SIM card for $50 per radio per year - 2 radios $100, 3 radios $150, etc. So their practices are shady. Add to that fact that if a cell tower goes down, or you’re out of cell phone range your “radio” is useless.

[@kenofken9458]

Kinda silly they would hide those charges. It's not like $50 a year would be a deal breaker.

[@hectorm9739]

yes that's what they do. lets stop this company ready for a class action suit

[@fireslayer26]

Ahhhh... so no monthly fees cause you prepay for a whole year.... very shady advertising.

[@mwahlert]

Their website also says nonsense like “With the on-going crisis in the Middle East & Europe, the threat of Cyberattacks on the USA, and the uncertainty of WW3 you simply CAN NOT RELY on Cell Phones and Internet for Communications in the Future!”. This is complete BS because these radios rely on the same cellular networks lol.

[@elsuperpollo2273]

Agree just easier to get your amateur radio license or gmrs license.

[@daverozic]

I saw an ad on facebook for these and tried asking about the no fees or contracts saying but after 1 year you have to pay 50 bucks a year per radio forever. Within 30 seconds my comment was deleted. So, I will not order from them if they do business like that. They should show every question and answer them accordingly to be fair. Felt like bad business to me.

[@brg88tx]

Yep, it's very deceptive that they claim they "never charge monthly fees", but you do have to pay a $50 annual fee to keep using these expensive radios after the first year.

[@busterhoodstar6598]

Nextel used to offer the PTT style phones on the Sprint network years ago

[@Beth-El]

I miss the nextels

[@d7dun1010]

A lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@josephmirigliano8728]

I used to love Nextel. I miss Nextel so much.

[@spfadden082711]

I loved them for work.

[@parexc07]

...Nextels... Great, I would call up my wife while working in Honolulu and she was at the house in Oregon

[@RazorBacksFan1980]

some of these comments kill me (most of them). As a licensed amateur radio operator, GMRS, and tech enthusiast, I still know these have a purpose. And Eddie clearly shows that in the video. These are NOT SHTF devices. These are for every day use communication, same as your cell phone. We all know cell phones will not work if SHTF. But we all still have one. These aren't designed to replace a ham radio or a cell phone. They are simply for quick easy convenient communications, good for businesses or quick chats with people you frequently talk to. They serve a purpose, but doesn't cover all scenarios. If that's what you are expecting, get a satphone.

[@ronfox5519]

Do they have channels? Who all can hear your transmission? Will they send text or hold missed transmissions (aka, leave a message)? Please and thank you.

[@superbmediacontentcreator]

@@ronfox5519 These are a cell phone disguised as a radio. They are simplex without an Internet connection and other packets in the link so they may seem to perform better within their use case but they are set up in a specific group and on a simplex party-line basis. They are not full-function cell phones they are cell phones reduced to simplex walkie-talkies.

[@bc_usa]

CORRECT! HOWEVER THE COMPANY IS MISLEADING PEOPLE TO BELIEVE THIS WILL WORK REGARDLESS IF THE CELL TOWERS ARE DOWN. AND THEY SAY 0 SUBSCRIPTION AND YOU HAVE TO PAY $50 A YEAR. SCAM!!! ONLY SUCKERS BUY THESE.😂😂😂😂

[@Robbie-sk6vc]

​@@ronfox5519They don't have channels.

[@ronfox5519]

@@Robbie-sk6vc Thanks for the response. Does this mean that the user has to deal with other people's traffic and that everyone can hear my transmission?

[@jaybdvm]

This was not designed as a SHTF device. It is primarily for businesses or families that like the PTT feature.

[@abitofeverything1234]

Thumbs up!

[@jasongardner1910]

Just a modern day Nextel that shift carrier towers

[@Grandpuba1069]

Yup, won’t replace a sat phone. Which is far far better. These aren’t shit

[@AppleiOSGenius]

Miss those days

[@tpoole177]

They actually worked during recent att outage

[@godfreydebouillon8807]

So did most cell phones

[@bc_usa]

😂😂😂😂 ATT&T Sucks.

[@geraldclarkson6212]

I would highly recommend staying away from rapid radios any company that falsely advertises you have to really question plus again if the self service goes out completely, these are completely useless

[@14jrloco]

If you tell the truth on any of their advertisements they will delete it and block you ..that in it self says a lot of that company

[@dadbodoffroad]

they removed all my comments

[@leticiagonzalez1403]

Thank you, for your honesty!

[@paulmitchell4421]

it's a cellular ptt device NOT a radio.

[@rapidradios]

It uses radio waves. It’s a radio.

[@KA9DSL]

@@rapidradios It's still a radio, it transmit and receives.

[@benmann1901]

Technically a cell phone is a radio signal.

[@raymondfournier4104]

What happens if the cellular services were to no longer exist for whatever reason? Do these still work …I have to assume they wouldn’t work meaning it’s not useful in a catastrophic situation.

[@meatballssos182]

Exactly they dont. ​@raymondfournier4104

[@godfreydebouillon8807]

I used to love these when I had a Nextel. Theres also apps that do similar things with your phone. So long as everyone understands this is cell phone infrastructure and technology. Its true that if your cellphone can't connect, this may, just as when your cell phone doesn't connect, but someone elses can. These may even have roaming network agreements so can work on one service if the other is down. However, if theres no cell tower in range, or that tower doesn't have power, these are incapable of working.

[@Adam_Newman]

If y’all would watch the whole video, he tells you that they use cell towers and won’t work when they’re down and you’d have to use something different they work great for what they’re intended for

[@sdrammm696969]

This works under cell tower, is like NEXTEL back in the days.

[@tntzimmerman9552]

You need to research ham radios. So versatile and reliable. You can track, text, email with them. Distance is as far as you need.

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

thay operate on a tower as G M R S does

[@tntzimmerman9552]

@@donalderickson-si8wwham and gmrs don’t work on “towers.” They run on frequencies and repeaters.

[@godfreydebouillon8807]

​@@donalderickson-si8wwThat's not accurate. You're thinking of vhf/uhf ham radios, which do in fact use repeater towers (like gmrs). However, ham radios have so many more capabilities and bands, from ssb, digital, am, and when using HF can go hundreds and thousands of miles with no tower, no infrastructure of any kind.

[@ko4otv43]

Well There are several modes in ham radio. Yes you can use a repeater for VHF or UHF and Even on HF bands. They also have digital modes like DMR, Dstar, C4FM etc.. to many to list. Once you get in the world of ham radio you won't give these radios a second look.

[@absolutecrypto95]

Learning what if it's across country

[@tomfollerie8827]

I sent the company an inquiry on how these would work. I travel and hike in areas where there is no cell phone service from any company and wanted to know if they would work. I thought I was talking with a politician. Told me everything but what I asked. Then, after having to force it out of them it felt like, they admitted there was an annual fee even though they advertise as no monthly usage fee. If a company works this hard to hide information, they are not for me no matter how good their product may or may not be.

[@BrandonMitchell84]

damn ,yah it seems cool until you realize how expensive it would cost a family to maintain 4-8 of these every year

[@denisejohnson2851]

For 4 it’s $200 a year which is like $16.66 a month. For 8 it’s $400 which is $33.33 a month. Who I believe is rather inexpensive!

[@Bluediesal1978]

I run. My gmrs. Ham. Cb. Vhf uhf no celltowers needed

[@KA9DSL]

It's a network cellular radio, like Zello is. Digatalk has this also. And yes, Nextel did this Years ago! Remember the BlackBerry?

[@thepunadude]

I KNOW ALL THE CORRUPT POLITICIANS KNOW BLACKBERRY .. JUST ASK 'BLEACH BIT KILLERY(WITH A HAMMER!)'

[@MarkedPrivate-n9p]

Both have terrible reviews

[@somewhereinoklahoma5574]

There’s a catch. It’s a cell based device. When the cell network drops, no talky-talky…. These are trash

[@PropertyInsuranceClaims]

That's incorrect.They run on all carrier 4G-LTE networks, Verizon, ATT, T-Mobile, and others. They don't use the same frequency. Cell service could be down but these ride a carrier frequency from which all towers have battery backup in outages. Cellular outages have no effect. HAM radio is still the best but these for what they are can go way farther for way cheaper than HAM. PTT like Nextel was limited to their towers. These run on all towers so they do get service in mountains. There will be dead spots but pull up a 4G LTE map with the 3 big carriers. You can get out immediately across the nation. Again, these are not perfect but for any serious comms people this is a must have tech for your tool box for when the SHTF

[@somewhereinoklahoma5574]

@@PropertyInsuranceClaims nice sales pitch, the carrier frequency is the cell service. Power backup is pointless if the backbone is down. These rely on someone else, carriers, to move the traffic. That is the failure of this expensive device.

[@fuzzbuzz6581]

Found the exact unbranded ones on alibaba for cheaper.

[@drwheycooler8423]

Did they have the year of service?

[@fuzzbuzz6581]

@@drwheycooler8423 I don't think so. But they are over $200 cheaper.

[@bringthepain7341]

Without cell towers, it dont work...so it's a cell phone

[@victormorgan7766]

Nextel was good !!

[@evosolutionsllc.910]

Idk why this is so confusing to people….. it’s a portable radio. Just like any other. Instead of using 100-800mhz frequencies in an analog or digital fashion it uses digital cellular frequencies. Instead of using radio to radio (simplex) for short range and 100-800mhz repeaters for long range. It just only uses cellular repeaters (cell towers) to talk that’s it….. it’s just a radio that rx and tx on a cell frequency rather than a traditional lower frequency……. The upside is nationwide connectivity. You don’t need a permit you don’t have to set up your own repeaters or talk to man children ham operators and ask for permission to talk on their repeaters you can just… talk. Even if the signal goes down it can still operate on a 1g level instead of 4g. Downside is that if you have a legit total blackout you can’t use it at all.

[@markbogen8970]

Just bought two, to test run. I understand what I bought. The price is very reasonable for what you are getting. I feel peoples expectations are unrealistic!

[@evosolutionsllc.910]

@@markbogen8970 let me know how you like them. Heard it’s only free for a certain amount of time then you gotta pay a subscription.

[@denisejohnson2851]

@@evosolutionsllc.910first year it’s free, then $50 a year per radio after that first service

[@RichNotWealthy]

I agree with most of your comments but when i was in high school i had no objection to studying for a ham radio license and supporting repeaters financially and with sweat equity. Cellular phones were non-existent but I could make phone calls via my HT and it was worth following the rules to be able to do that. Never had a bad experience with other hams back then. I see childish behavior by a lot of so called adults now, not just amateur radio ops.

[@davidrohlf4203]

@@markbogen8970 This is my thoughts as well. I plan to buy the 2 pack and just make sure the family has one at home and I have one on me. The fact that it will hit multiple cell-towers/carriers is a lot better than just relying on your cellphones during a major emergency. EMP proof? Probably Not. For the price range and the peace of mind it can give families like mine for when the cell service is shot, these are perfect for that.

[@KubotaL4060]

These radios are not free to use. $50 per year PER PHONE. This KZbinr is one of the few that is actually stating this in his promotion, so thanks for that.

[@ScottConner-NuttyAcres]

Great video, great explanation of what one would/should expect. I order mine tonight and look forward to getting them.

[@memogutierrezjr6394]

We use the Motorola brand for our security company. Cellular ptt

[@antoniorodriguez3355]

I just got ordered 4 of them and less than 24 hrs one of them got deactivated won’t work no service at all

[@johnmcneil1681]

So if the cell service gets knocked out, you won’t be able to use these?

[@bsjeepster]

Correct. Also, they will not work in areas with no cell coverage.

[@jonxpx1289]

I had netel during the Hurricane Rita evacuation of Houston Rita only communications that was stable was Nextel cell service was overwhelm and not working

[@tkcompman]

After the first year, it will cost you $50 per radio to renew the cellular data plan. The manufacturer does not tell you that in its ads.

[@PropertyInsuranceClaims]

Big Deal - $50 a year ... A whole $4.16 a month. Bunch o haters man

[@NightCrawlerOR]

Yes they do its clear as day it tells you when your buying it

[@RazorBacksFan1980]

it says it on the website... in multiple places

[@bc_usa]

​@@PropertyInsuranceClaimsThen why do they have to mislead people? Yes hating companies that lie.

[@denisejohnson2851]

They want you to click on the link’ it’s just an AD! Once you click on the link, all the info is there! People are just too lazy to do their own research.

[@bertramwillins6459]

Requires annual sim card (cellular) annually.

[@patwieferich3541]

I was curious so I asked on their FB add if there were any fees ever. They blocked the question almost instantly. I took a screen shot but I was unable to paste it here.

[@denisejohnson2851]

Why didn’t you just click on the link to their website? It tells you everything you need to know!

[@garthac]

These handheld radios won't be of any use in areas without cellular coverage.

[@elsuperpollo2273]

Ikr 😂🤣

[@CrawldaBeast]

Getting excited about talking 10, 20 or 50 miles on one of these is like being amazed that you can talk across town on a cell phone. These "radios" are cellular devices that have "no monthly fee" but cost $50 each a year. That's right, if you have 3 that's $150 a year. Best part, try going somewhere like the back country where your cell phone is dead. No cell service, no talkie. Your $50 a year "radios" can't even talk 100 yards without cell service. These are only as reliable as the cellular network. I wonder if you let you subscription lapse... Is there an additional "reconnect" fee? What if Rapid Radio goes under, do you now have expensive paper weights?

[@MrProfchaos71]

😂😂😂😂 it’s been so long since Nextel that all you Gen z losers and millennials forgot about it and think this is some new incredible thing

[@emd6456]

If the cellular network (LTE) (5G) (3G) goes down they are a paperweight.

[@johnbridgeman758]

These radio are connected by the cell phone towers. As long as you have cell phone coverage the walkie talkies should work

[@Deerector]

Just ordered 4. Will be a pleasure to use them at work.

[@calikid9197]

My dad got some called nxt radios and currently in Jalisco and I’m in Orange County and it’s clear as day and its over 1,000 miles away

[@JoshuaXiong]

The catch is $50 per year each device after one year. No monthly fee but yes yearly fee.

[@JoeyCuz]

These radios are basically upgraded version of the old Nextel phones

[@whitsend11]

Yeah, the distance between devices doesn't matter on cell devices.

[@Revolverguy38]

Any Discount Code? Thanks😊

[@ShermanPics]

GREAT review EXCELLENT in my opinion. Because of your video I will be purchasing the Rapid radios👍🏾

[@trickhayproductions]

I had this on my Nextel cell phone back when they merged with Sprint years ago. It is basically a cell phone and works over cell towers. You most likely need to pay for cell service to use these.

[@sladeoriginal]

I hope they fail. Their CEO signed off on marketing saying "No Monthly Fees-No Subscriptions" No Hidden Fees" but there are yearly fees. What a joke. Their business model is to put that in the fine print then after a year you go to use it, it doesnt work, you call em and have to pay $50 each for them to work again.

[@EricBergeron-e3t]

So basically, they reinvented Nextel

[@CryptoQuest1]

try Zello on your cell phone... same concept, more cellular bands and you get to control the contacts right on the app

[@pdzh]

This is just a cellphone that has ptt button, like nextel or zello. Nothing special, just waste of money if trying to use in no cellular coverage areas

[@CinoXL]

It’s just a Nextel …I remember being in class and a buddy would page over some obnoxious shit and would always catch me with it on. 😂

[@n1rbd]

Put Zello on your phone. Same thing.

[@danno02]

Distance means nothing, these are LTE radios, if you're near a cell tower, you're talking.

[@peterodriguez5713]

I have many radios, and I ended up ordering 6 of these Rapid Radios. Tested for almost a month. I returned them. Don't buy. Reception was bad, if you want to add contacts, you have to contact the company. The operating system is trash, and they are definitely not a "if all else fails" option. Don't waste your money on these. For claiming they use multiple towers, the reception is horrible! When you don't have reception, you can't even enter the menu. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME, OR MONEY!

[@dam00k]

Reminds me of the station to station function of the early 90’s Motorola Startac.

[@stevenmcpherson5146]

I can talk 50 miles with only 10 watts rms on the 10 meter band and the antenna 15 feet off the ground. If it wasn't for all the trees the distance would be grater.

[@ivanm.7370]

Eddie thanks for the great information. This is not a SHTF radio which what I expected. But it did bring up my awareness that I need to get a satellite phone

[@TheGamesforsale]

Cellular service only, they do not connect to raido or HAM repeaters.

[@TexasDNA]

So NEXTEL chirp chirp 🐤

[@ke4gbe]

Won't this type of service have the same problems as mobile phones? As in when something happens, everybody jumps on the phone, and nobody can get through reliably. At least with ham radio and private repeaters, the system won't be overwhelmed or jammed.

[@billbrady3998]

Another question that must be asked, & answered.

[@cryptokev1759]

@@billbrady3998 I think they use a different band than regular cell phones. So even during congestion they should work. Yes you need a cell service but for example when AT&T went down, your AT&T phone also went down. These would jump to a different carrier. They are really a more robust cell phone but are badly marketed with some misrepresentation making people think they are like movie radios that work anywhere imo.

[@mikemcdonald5147]

yes its using the cellular network.

[@Robbie-sk6vc]

No distance? Really? Try Wyoming to Delaware with an antenna! Granted I was on 10 meters, but we made the contact. These work with the cell system. So if that system fails, your stuck! Better learn how they really work! 10-4? Really? Your not a cop, good buddy.

[@JackSquat54]

In the nineties i was a Telephone internet installer tech in Tucson, AZ. All techs were issued similar radios by the company, supplied by Motorola. You would get them at your local commercial radio store.When you talked, all other techs can hear and reply to you. The supervisors had a private channel or could talk to any individual tech, or make an All Call. This is nothing new. But anyone with a business with employees in the field can purchase them. For fast communications, they are an asset. I would imagine they cost a lot less then Motorola. My guess is Motorola designed and marketed this system.

[@YogiBear1776]

Its a Nextel...cool

[@brandons673]

Bro. Why would there be static?? It’s JUST like a cellphone .. Like calling someone.. that’s it

[@josephjames4027]

Can RAPID RADIO call 911/emergency help or can it dial specific numbers....or just other RAPID RADIOS?

[@edbrown2061]

The Motorola phones had push to talk way back in the 90s. As long as you had the persons phone group in yours, you could speak to them just like these. Anyone in the group can hear your conversation. These are nothing new. At least CBs, GMRS, and FMRS, don’t require cell service as long as you have line of site.

[@why-be-normal7014]

I use a gmrs radios I prefer or a ham radio

[@jeffrooke8439]

nice thing about these, they are not on only one system, the sim card they have uses All the major systems, and these look for the next strongest system if one goes down, they told me strongest signal is what it seeks.

[@LukeGordon-j8f]

These will be useless if the grid goes down. If your cell service is down, so is this.

[@Floyd-IKE]

these radios are false advertisements from the word go!! I bought these they don’t go the distance you have to buy into a repeater. And they still don’t work like they’re supposed to biggest waste of money I’ve had ever.!!

[@shuckytuber3053]

Big deal people!! Sometimes it’s just convenient to use the radios instead of your cell phone. It will cost you $50 a year per radio, that’s less than a cup of coffee. If you can’t afford it, then get off this site and stop the negative comments! Yes it’s expensive if you can afford it then buy it otherwise use your cell phone bottomline!

[@elsuperpollo2273]

The other downside to this radio is, if cell service is down it wont be great lol any HT they become line of sight only. By then I rather use a ft-817, ft-891, G90 or any other HF mobile transceiver with the correct antenna then this garbage handy talkie.

[@joeblowRC51]

The company is dishonest about their fees and most likely about using multiple carriers

[@Jay-bk5sl]

At least you gave a honest review

[@sallysellars5612]

10/4 phones you can get them from your phone carrier here in Canada for the last 20 years as I used them for hauling travel trailers from USA to Canada for a few years and it was 5 dollars a month and can use it all over Canada and USA. they use cell phone tec that's it nothing new like this guy thinks and they work where ever a cell phone works.1000 dollars for the cheapest in Canada. The store will set you all up and activate it before you leave. Plus they only work if someone else has one so a big no unless you have a group of people using them like cops security ect.. Bell owns the tec for the last 30 years or so . take care all!

[@tophat3902]

I did not stumble upon bees due to wanting a better price on cell phones or even worrying about prepping I stumble upon these because of my concern regarding changes with the surveillance act that what I discovered was well let me ask you this....... Why did did they get rid of Nextel ... Combine that with the fact that they have now bought out all the remaining frequencies....federal government. Call me a conspiracy theorist but it became very clear when we saw that they were doing that that they were very concerned about radio communications

[@kb7pts]

Completely pointless as a SHTF radio considering these need to have a cellular LTE service. And the fact they say no monthly fee but charge you annually $50 each.

[@JonValtandtheEvilRobots]

“I don’t know how this works but I recommend it” Why do we tolerate this?

[@stevem1081]

The fact that they are being shady about the cost is a big negative, then that they let people add your group name is not very secure, then the fact that if I had one and we wanted to connect, we have to have the company do that. I can see where these have some great uses, like a small company that has a few drivers and instead of giving them cell phones that they would be using to talk to all their friends and have a 25.00 a month bill. I was interested until I saw how shady they are about the price, yet I would not have a problem with that price, and the fact "I" can't add friends.

[@mikewilliams7019]

I have 3. I love them and the company is great. You can add new people to your group by coordinating that with the company. They will make it happen for you.

[@jameschilton20]

The company is so great that they block people for pointing out the fact that there is an ongoing cost. I was going to get one but due to that fact alone they can go F-off.

[@jstring]

I use these for business and they are awesome for what they are. 50 bucks a year is cheaper than any cell on a business plan and it’s quicker than a cell when running machinery

[@jrx2662]

don't know if I miss the part of the price, but can somebody tell me the price, thanks

[@Jabcross1234]

Theses radios need cellular towers to work no matter how far you are!!!But if you go to the wilderness it now becomes a paper weight plus after the first year you have to pay for service 50 dollars per radio

[@JackSquat54]

Many people do not realize on their smart phone they can use voice messaging. It is not direct communication. But you can send a voice message to an individual and the reciever can answer you back at their convenience or they can answer back in seconds.

[@camposvazquez]

These radios are a trap...it makes it easier to tap.. they are aiming these to preppers Frs/gmrs radios are more difficult to record through carnivore on a mass scale Use these as backups... These radios are cell network dependent... Keep your frs/gmrs radios

[@warrengalliano6103]

POC radios are cell phones without the features your normal cellphone possesses, just get a cellphone!!!

[@spo307]

RAPID RADIO LIES !!! there's a $50 a year charge each radio.....

[@davemorey1601]

You do realize AT&t and Verizon and Sprint in all those companies or all connected to the same antennas same service cell service is cell service and they are all connected to the same network and I could almost guarantee you that if you get down into an area where there is no cell service that these radios will not work

[@70chgrdreams78]

Were we ride there are dead areas with the cell phone. Would the company be good about us returning it if this device gets the same dead spots? Because if this device also does not work in out areas it useless.

[@bc_usa]

Why spend $200 and $50 a year subscription 🤔 when you can just use your cell phone?

[@eligarcia215]

For business or family outings these sound great otherwise, I’ll stick with good old fashioned cb radios

[@keepitthoro6768]

Why not use the cell phone in the pocket then😂....dont see the point,now if they add that feature back to phones like nextel had that would be great ( not as an app)

[@andrewmartin4387]

So long story short it's good for fun/family/friends and / maybe small business. Not for shtf

[@mikewilkey9431]

Looks like you need to water your Christmas tree 🌲 😂

[@beccaKennedy55]

I'm sure it is stated somewhere and I'm just missing it; can someone tell me how to create a group with a friend who also has a radio?

[@phillipgarrow2297]

They are kind of a scam after the first year there's a 50 dollar a year charge per unit for service it works off of cell phone towers

[@aaronjanderson1942]

so basically you just paid for a PPT cellphone. why not use your phone instead?

[@kr3lc99]

A range test is useless since these are using the cellular network. Nothing special about their range. And there will be no static. Geez.

[@diliasimmons6553]

I purchased under false advertisement .. Im wanting a radio that I can communitcate w/ family when shit hits the fan for Emergencys .. No cell service or ways to contact loved ones . Does anyone know of a radio that will work like that ??

[@EddieLife3500]

I use kenwood radios out in the desert, and so far they have worked great

[@jprubicon4373]

You can buy a garmin inteach device that will allow you to communicate through satellite. Subscription is $10 a month.

[@kimpegues1713]

Have you tried out the KayoTom or the Wuri models

[@JohnFairchild-w3i]

Please inform me as I am new to all this new stuff but. Want to get one or two for. Privacy

[@boltpeak4070]

These will have the same issues as a cellphone. If cells get knocked out, these do too..... Waste..