Superb Budget Radio - WLN KD-C1 - Range Test

[@RingwayManchester]

Yes! Here we go. Just got here and looking forward to how this unfolds mate

[@petrok1rp254]

I like it really very much my KD-C1. I have second battery after years of daily use and everything works perfectly. No mods needed, just program it and go. just be noted > there is few upgraded models like KD-C1 Plus and KD-C2 even. I did not tested yet. :)

[@johnthomascannon]

just got 2 of these for £18 under the retevis rt22 brand.exact same.cracking little radios.not got my licence yet but ideal for listening to local repeater and per channels.got a fright when I read the tiny manual and seen the desktop charger was optional accessory and didn't know how to charge then I seen yours and ringways video and found the charge port under earpiece socket.great videos by the way

[@boggs2005]

Its considered as SRRS or Short Range Radio Services in my country, the Philippines since it is only a merely 2 watts radio. Any radio that is 2 watts and below is an SRRS.

[@f4bscale]

The instruction leaflet doesn't make it clear but to Scan the channels press and hold the -(minus) key for a few seconds. The 'Add Scan' should set to Scan (and not Del) when programming the radio.

[@biranit50]

if you press the up and down buttons together yo can toggle between lock and unlock the channel

[@JaraFPV]

I was hoping you are testing KD-C1 to KD-C1 range testing ....

[@knoxieman]

I can do that, I tested around a lake with bushes and scrub and could get 3 to 4 miles with them, they are fantastic little sets and have the best audio quality of any radio I've tested.

[@neogeo1670]

Right? I'm tired of people not doing that, people who don't know this may think they actually have 7 mile range lol

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

you signel will not go throw a brick wall I tryed it at one block away from my base he did not here me guys it's a 1/2 watt radio

[@jaycee7594]

A good review vid along with ringways. Great radios. I got a Zeadio clone and I can't fault it. It cost me £5. love the video keep em coming!

[@johnlwilkers]

Thanks for a great review. I love operational tests.

[@HarryHamsterChannel]

Testing these cute little radios under singular, idealized conditions is like rolling a ball downhill and saying "Look how far it goes!" Your results WILL vary. Possibly by a lot. I have these. 16 channel. I always considered them only two watts. Small antenna. Charger port broke on one of them (glove compartment bumps).

[@knoxieman]

It's just a bit of fun I've never claimed any video to be a show of science in action it's just a product review with a demo.

[@Bolamanis]

Are you sure the range is 3-7 miles with this device direct transmit WT to RTL SDR without using the repeater? :p

[@roseldiokno5348]

Thank you so much for info how to charge it.your great

[@daronmason-9549]

DARON MASON Okay Gross notice walkie talkie 😊

[@jamessullivan586]

Hey maid could you do a test handheld to handheld very good video really appreciate it kind of impressed with radio especially the audio

[@knoxieman]

Hi James yes I will do that, audio quality on these is superb

[@uregonmaingaming2960]

Can you review the new WLN 888pro

[@mibox4934]

The frequency inside this device is 470 mhz, which is installed in prose?

[@joecachia2]

Is the power sitchable to low or is it fixed on 2W ? I'm only asking cause PMR446 are supposed to be .5W

[@Cultwatch123]

Joseph Cachia you can tweak it to 50 watt with the app

[@peterf34]

You can now program the WLN KD-C1 using CHIRP

[@biranit50]

but NOT the kd-c1 PLUS though (last time I checked)

[@stalingrad19431]

why do you need to programme them, cant you just use them straight from the box as walkie talkies?

[@bulldogbrower6732]

Because they are sold world wide. No telling who's frequency you are on when you transmit. When you program them you pick certain legal channels for your country.

[@mistera3104]

I wonder what it would do in the city. Seems like this test was done in the country with no obstructions.

[@knoxieman]

+What do u want about a mile in a built up area

[@masterBayter222]

i bought kd c1,we tested this last night 1 indoor and im outside..it only takes around 500m

[@dylanlockler1039]

poor antenna, needs to be line of sight, you might be in a city, etc etc

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

you transmit in a circle if your circles do not over lap then your out range try it on paper

[@MusicMath123]

The BEST cheap radio at the moment is baofeng bf-888s and also has a scrambler!

[@knoxieman]

Yes the 888 is a good little radio, if you search my channel you will find a review I did on it 18 months ago, its had quite a few views.

[@xaviertexier3450]

Baoefeng bf888

[@ldsffddanae9507]

Sir, you can get BaoFeng BF - UV 3R PLUS Wireless Dual Band Walkie Talkie for $23.99, www.gearbest.com/walkie-talkies/pp_800677.html?lkid=11694254,enjoy!

[@Michaelwoo927]

Music Matt 76 For walking talking send out polysight part

[@arxaggelosmixail1840]

Which has a better range the BF888 or the WLN that you have here?

[@shanehooi]

dear sir how to lock the talkie?

[@casscassy9174]

Do these work within buildings? Example from floor 1 ro floor 20? Thanks

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

I would try It as a chalange

[@samjones1884]

Do you have any experience with the Retevis RT22 or the RT24 models??

[@DennisMathias]

I do. Looks like the same thing!

[@BrockRealTalk]

Great review! Thank you for posting. I am new to the radio world.... Does anyone know if this radio is compatible with a Kenwood TK-3230? Thanks!

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

kenwood do not make family service gmrs radios only ham radio and you need a license on that band

[@RingwayManchester]

Paul thanks so much for the shout out, I really appreciate it. Will definitely return the favour as and when! Fantastic review, more detailed than mine too, love it mate. The range test worked well, good performance on that small antenna. Cheers again and best 73, Lewis

[@knoxieman]

Ringway Manchester glad you enjoyed it trying to make them a bit shorter. they are a great little radio thanks for the heads up and I hope you get a few subs from the shout out you deserve it.

[@RingwayManchester]

Fantastic mate, I think the longer ones are good because the detail is there. I have a video coming up on the WLN, well 2 actually. The one I've not edited yet will have a nice shout out to you in there :)

[@RingwayManchester]

Paul mine is up but I recorded it before you gave me a shout out so I'll get a nice big channel plug to you in my next new video soon.

[@nordiciosipit4203]

Can this be able to connect with other kind of two way radio like baofeng? Thanks

[@knoxieman]

Yes if programmed on the baofeng

[@chesterpisan]

Hi im new to radios. So you can radio to radio for 7miles/11km with no obstruction? How many miles do you think it will work radio to radio in forest? Thanks

[@knoxieman]

Forests will cut it down a lot to maybe 2 miles or so

[@lbenegas]

Hi Knoxieman, quick question: if you had to choose between Baofeng UV-5R and Baofeng BF-F8HP, which one would you choose? (and why). Thanks!

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

neater radio can be used on FRS by orders of the F C C rules

[@biranit50]

i prefer the plus model with visual to chanel number

[@bingbongfloranza2353]

Hi, have you tried twicking the software? So that it can be used also on vhf? Thanks

[@knoxieman]

Yes but it doesn't work on VHF

[@bingbongfloranza2353]

@@knoxieman do you have the modified software? What are the improvements? Can you share it on your vlog? Thanks

[@se7vennld]

It looks like a Nokia bl-5c battery. If so there are 3100 mah battery's for it.

[@knoxieman]

se7vennld oh right it may well be? there's an option if it is, thanks.

[@shreddedreams]

it is bl-5c also variations will also work but might not fit due to the end plastic.. long story but depending on the nokia phone you might have to trip plastic on the battery, which is a risk since its lithium..

[@allenrm100]

Hi you say you can't use on pmr is that because of the W output

[@knoxieman]

Yes mainly

[@moleman1961]

Just got two of these for £17!

[@knoxieman]

You won't be disappointed

[@Dragonfly1969]

What number in uhf frequency is channel channel 13

[@andrewhowden5826]

I am thinking of going down the gmrs route but a lot of hassle.

[@russellleaming5250]

What? You consider five minutes to fill out a simple form and pay the license fee is a "hassle?"

[@andrewhowden5826]

Russell Leaming sorry,so I'm told.

[@russellleaming5250]

And since September 28, 2017 the license term has been doubled from 5 years to 10 years, but the fee hasn't changed! It's still $70. What a bargain! :)

[@Coalrollinfurry]

Russell Leaming 70? Is not a bargain, majority of the radios cost 2/3 of that, it should be 10$ not 70 thats a fuckin rip off for what you get with gmrs the nets are rediculous half the time it sounds like some ahole just left there vox on and is talking on there phone in the backround on the main repeater system in nyc, 70? Go ahead, i will stick with ham

[@Coalrollinfurry]

Russell Leaming yea it is, its fucking stupid, ham is better people are actually educated on radio and its 1/7th the cost

[@johnking2154]

I saw radios like this and someone said they had a Scrambler function in the software programming. Can anyone tell me if these have that feature?

[@russellleaming5250]

No they do not.

[@Jbonn6141]

Now these are £33 for a pair from china. Cheapest I can find. Still worth the money?

[@knoxieman]

I think so yes

[@m1pete]

Have you done a demo on the newer WLN KD-C1PLUS

[@markifi]

should be quite similar, except the charging port looks different on the side, and there's an led display. did you buy it?

[@spudth]

having trouble programming. How do I get it to recognize the port? please and thank you.

[@WalterFrancis]

USB port is for charging only. Use a standard baofeng 2 prong programming cable.

[@justicejones5025]

Once you plug in the standard 2-prong programming cable, if not working in CHIRP - on a Windows PC, go to CONTROL PANEL - DEVICE MANAGER - then go to the tab/drop down menu PORTS - from here you should see what COM Port number the USB Serial cable is on. In the CHIRP software, make sure the COM port is the same.

[@marsradio]

Did you ever try to see if it would accept a VHF frequency and then actually key up and receive decently on VHF? I realize the antenna may not be resonant, but I'm curious if the radio actually functions on VHF?

[@knoxieman]

marsradio no I haven't yet, I really like these little radios and have been having fun using them, I have to say the audio quality of these radios is better than anything I have even my yaesu and ICOM handled radios, it's superb.

[@russellleaming5250]

Although you can program VHF frequencies, the radio does not work well at all. It is strictly UHF...

[@Prnencetti]

does anybody know if you can use the United States. I would love to get these for the United States and program them up with some of the FRS gmrs stations in United States. and the USB is that just for changing or can you program it through the USB cable

[@russellleaming5250]

I have four of them that I use here in the US for both ham and GMRS. Programming is via the mic/earphone connections to USB port. The micro-USB is strictly for charging the battery.

[@mensagemii744]

433MHz is a Amateur Radio frequency - 430-440.

[@Suomion]

Are those able to Repeater operation? 73's OH1EXC

[@knoxieman]

Antti Kannisto yes you just program in the split

[@russellleaming5250]

Did you even watch the video? He was using a list of repeaters sorted by distance!

[@Coalrollinfurry]

The chipset definitely has the capability, may not hit every repeater as expected

[@kubectlgetpo]

Thanks. Awesome video!

[@jonathankim382]

Do you need a license to use some of the channels on the bf-r5? P.S. I live in the U.S.

[@Goyotero1000]

Don't think they paid for FCC stamp, so not legal under the regime.

[@russellleaming5250]

As of September 28, 2017 the new Part 97 rules allow a 10 year license for $65. That's an even better bargain! ;)

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

try 35.00 as of 06/03/2023 with renew in 10 years

[@chavezc23]

Can you program a “roger beep” for this radio?

[@knoxieman]

Yes I think so I'll have to check that though.

[@arxel]

Same question here :)

[@balotibaya2]

So how far can this transmit?

[@knoxieman]

6 miles or more in free space, few hundred yards in a built up area

[@balotibaya2]

@@knoxieman Thanks, I bought 2 of these because I though I can use it in the mountains. but apparently I need something to bridge the signal

[@Chan-rc8oh]

what software are you using..?? and is that windows... compatible... thanks...

[@knoxieman]

SDR sharp and yes it's Windows compatible

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

whats the best 2 way these days? also best budget

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

there all he same one half watt out put as by the f c c in the USA

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

@@donalderickson-si8ww 6 YEARS OLD,I GOT 12 WATS

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

I don't know where you got your 12 wats I Owen a rugged radio 45 watt G M R S radio and I talked to Chicago on a tower link from the east coast

[@maniacse]

Not so cheap on ebay: 19,50 + 4,00 USD. BF-888 is around 14 USD. But still interesting radio.

[@HarryHamsterChannel]

BF-888 is very similar. Better build and antenna. I have both.

[@erogue3969]

So the 7 mile range you achieved was done using a repeater?

[@knoxieman]

No direct to the base antenna, no repeaters are used in any of my videos unless I expressly state im connecting to one

[@hexxe]

What is your test range ?

[@knoxieman]

7 miles

[@Volentry]

How does this compare to the BF-888S?

[@WalterFrancis]

Did you watch the video? He IS using a BF-888s (clone)

[@Volentry]

Walter Francis Pretty sure the 888s don't look like that. Are you referring to the red black one? I'm not sure how close that is performance wise with the 888s

[@WalterFrancis]

It is an 888s in a different case.

[@Volentry]

Ah I see, did not know that.

[@ertonyrn]

+Walter Francis (Khaytsus) hes asking about the WLN you jackass

[@roeypaster5502]

does it have channels? like in bf-888s?

[@kimmeeperalta8390]

It has channels I use it for running with my friends

[@biranit50]

@@kimmeeperalta8390 16 programable uhf channels

[@Jacob-mm8xq]

is that a repeater

[@knoxieman]

No

[@allmobilestricks]

wht is price and how many km range of this set?

[@allainmendoza4792]

7miles

[@vavaocado]

how to change chinese voice to english for win kd-c1

[@knoxieman]

You need to do it in software with the cable.

[@Jbonn6141]

Inside it says these are 5W??? 2:03

[@knoxieman]

Ha ha yes 5 watts with a 4v battery not happening, these are probably doing 1 to 2 watts

[@spudth]

do these scan and how many channels?

[@russellleaming5250]

Yes, you can set up to scan, skip selected channels. They are 16 channel radios.

[@jamessullivan586]

Supposed to say hey mate

[@Darek80]

Battery looks like from Nokia mobile. Am I right?

[@knoxieman]

Yes your right!

[@wandersam7541]

Sabi na nga ba e

[@wandersam7541]

Pati yung charger po kaya pala familiar

[@Cultwatch123]

Can I talk to the international space station on

[@knoxieman]

In theory yes although you would need a directional antenna i would think

[@sylla2]

Question: After some years experience and testing of many other radios, are these still to be regarded as "superb"? :-) I'm asking because I love the concept of a small, simple, lightweigt DMR radio that I can hand out to my crew (my mom and my friends and my dog), whenever I need to boss them around :-)

[@knoxieman]

For the money you won't get a better sounding little radio, they are amazing!

[@sylla2]

Thanks, @@knoxieman! Just ordered 2 from Amazon (branded Retevis RT22). For the money, I still find it very difficult to believe that they are any good at all :-) Thanks again! I really appreciate your answer. I'm now a subsciber, btw. Looking forward to watching many more interesting videos from you :-)

[@sylla2]

OK, because I'm a complete moron, I got cold feet and cancelled my order of the Retevis RT22's. Instead, I bought two Retevis RT1 radios. Why? Well, I panicked! But now my feet are even colder. And now it's too late to cancel the order (Sure, I can send them back, I know, but that's not gonna happen). So, new question: Do you have any experience with the Retevis RT1? Yes, I know that it's a completely different radio.

[@Leeam.092]

Is that DMR?

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

D M R is a u s a radio systum so I would say N O.

[@fenixytxx4177]

Estoy buscando un radio marca zastone b - 180 urge

[@pedersteenberg2010]

10 ?

[@johnrenzcaballero4308]

license free ?

[@knoxieman]

Borderline you'd get away with it programming to pmr or frs

[@chamkila420]

can't find it at that price, any links?

[@w0nd3r42]

who came here beacause stranger things?

[@같싶]

972 Edwardo Extension

[@nine7295]

Using it on VHF isn't good, and the problem isn't "nothing", (about blowing up), because the harmonics will be very high, causing interference to other services. Please do not condone this publicly. Thanks.

[@andrewhowden5826]

Was that simplex and no repeter at all.

[@russellleaming5250]

Simplex. He was recording from his base radio.

[@Michaelwoo927]

Andrew Howden For white

[@neogeo1670]

This doesn't reflect the actual distance between two devices...

[@knoxieman]

No your right, I've got about 5 miles radio to radio over open terrain.

[@biranit50]

cab be programmed with Chirp!

[@mykoc54]

WLN KD- C1 Türkçe inceleme link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHSrg6KDn6aZsNU

[@kausalchaurasia6992]

Can i have to Take Licence For This Walkie Talkie In INDIA ? Pleas recommend Me .. Please Sir

[@kubectlgetpo]

Kausal Chaurasia sir?

[@CoffeyEdison]

85338 Runte Crescent

[@gdhcbgxggshcgs3901]

1:02c

[@OverlandTT]

£25+ now lol, rip off merchants!

[@jenniferboolman1214]

3134 Krajcik Island

[@josearrvizo359]

Can I pick up the police department with this

[@knoxieman]

No

[@ไพศาลศิริโยธา]

470.400

[@ไพศาลศิริโยธา]

1

[@RooseveltAntonio-q6z]

Jasmin Run

[@bullswarriors]

Bloody 7 miles bullshit