The Best Radio at SHOT Show 2024

[@mattbiek]

I have MPU5 aspirations on a meshtastic budget.

[@wokekkk]

Real

[@dillonbray]

Mesh/MIMO radios are the future, but mashtastic isn't viable for austere environments. We really need something to bridge the gap from MPU5.

[@tcwhit1]

In time, with these two the past few years bringing more appeal, someone out there is definitely developing a version that will be more appealing for a civilian in todays conditions.

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

@@dillonbray It's also important for an open source option to be available since public safety oriented radios are notorious for having a lot of backdoors that only feds and enemy countries know about. Example the P25 callback direction finding exploit.

[@jreamer0]

don't we all lol. I want AI built in to with a Snap X Elite.

[@PheonixRises2040]

As an IT professional, I appreciate the technical content you produce. It tickles my inner geek.

[@vaas-one]

I second that. And it is also very forward-thinking, and nuanced with a deep wealth of knowledge easter-egged in. I love how this content you produce ages - its like a good wine.

[@Blazerboyk9]

$30,000 in comms gear is a little out of my budget when nods are an investment

[@T.REXLabs]

No kidding.

[@ChatGPT1111]

Get a $1500 Icom-705 backpack ham radio, extra battery and ham license and you can comm worldwide.

[@rfcdgaf]

@Bing-tr9lz On a radio you do

[@claytonf237]

@@rfcdgaf Found the Fed

[@KryoNaut]

​@@rfcdgafno one can stop you, no one will find you, no one will look for you. You'll get people who are pissy about it on radio and that's the worst, no one cares

[@Blackcloud_Garage]

Yes! This is the kind of stuff I’ve wanted more of. The extra/other side of the prepared citizen concept. More tech, radios, Commo, information sharing and relaying. Great job Issac.

[@TheTechPrepper]

I am digging this new channel! By the way, I am working on a radio field kit for you (manpack, field computer, field manual, and D.O.P.E cards). Good luck with the new channel.

[@fosatech]

Fantastic video. It's good to finally see a solid comparison between the two radios in a simplified way.

[@T.REXLabs]

It's taken a lot of research, and guys like yourself have been instrumental in helping me figure out the tech involved.

[@DKsupreme69420]

A conversation with fosatech about sdr and radios for civilians would be a great video.

[@typorad]

Glad to know I can save $14,950 using a meshtastic setup to bounce comms and run ATAK. Spend another $20 for a baofeng and boom I have voice. Speak in code and it substitutes for encryption. Setup a repeater if you really need that long distance voice communication.

[@kurtellmauer3301]

It’s like you brought back a cool version of popular mechanics and popular science. Thanks!

[@kc8omg]

This type of content is desperately needed, very excited to see where you go with it!

[@greggullett1272]

I like listening to Isaac's content as well and to hear that this channel will focus on stuff like comms, etc., will only help our community. Oh, and here's my algorithm offering

[@GoNavyAT2]

I’m very fortunate in my line of work, that I get to work with both types of radios. They have their unique uses but most importantly, I can actually use both together. Love these radios

[@a2Asupporter]

Though interesting ... if a product is only available to LEO/Military, or no plan to release a version of it to the public, then I don't see the utility in producing content about such a product. "We’re dedicated to providing quality equipment to citizens who want to protect their life, family, community, and country." Hope you continue to maintain your focus.

[@T.REXLabs]

The civilian market, both consumers and manufacturers alike, need to have more knowledge of these MIL products, so there can be more demand and more R&D for competing products that will be available to citizens. Smarter radios and better waveforms and MANETs exist in the public sector, and we can create demand for them in the private sector.

[@TheLestonolmstead]

If it’s for military and le only now. Wait a year or so and it will hit the civ market

[@Spessforce]

A wider understanding of the radio industry is important for us, I enjoy the content.

[@mouthbreather280]

The MPU5 is not as hard to get but you definitely need some money.

[@Cookies205]

Lab (n.): *a place equipped for experimental study in a science or for testing and analysis*

[@oliverallen5324]

Civilian usually means individual and it’s paramount that people embrace equipment acquisition as a team effort.

[@PowderMill]

You guys are outstanding! The first KZbin folk who showed off Hytera gear in-depth. Thanks again. 73

[@FierceDeity95]

Glad to be a part of the DARPA testing for Silvus. It’s an awesome piece of tech.

[@dcentral]

So many important and interesting tech gets missed being covered at SHOT so I appreciate this topic. Comms are important but doesn’t get covered much for general public to learn about.

[@Mogas0311]

I think it’s awesome you started your channel. Your videos are legit.

[@camosam03]

Love the idea of this channel. Right up my alley! 🎉

[@L330ne]

This is awesome! Glad this chennel launched!!

[@muddytiresclub4264]

Super happy to see this channel

[@scottleggejr]

Great channel man. Thanks for the content and production. You'll have hundreds of thousands of subs in the future. Keep it coming and thank you.

[@DarkFire515]

Really interesting video. There are mountains of videos out there covering yet another M4 variant or the latest supposedly HSLD plate carrier but very few that cover comms & ISR - the real force multipliers. Easy subscription to the channel.

[@juergenw7495]

i LOVE radio content from you. i want such a radio haha

[@bartonfink5051]

Nice, Nice man! Refreshing change. Best Show Coverage i’ve seen so far! I think you are right on target with the content we are interested in consuming , real world usage, and how it fits in to our little tactical selves. Good Job

[@bootlegengineer2367]

Man this is the channel I’ve been wanting! So pumped.

[@kayak_homie]

EE here, super stoked about your new channel, and covering tech that most people are unknowledgeable about

[@austingarbett3996]

Found my new favorite channel. Time to nerd out!!

[@IntellectualTerritory]

This content is excellent. I need to see more of these radios. The market is vast lets find that perfect civlian company that offers curring edge items. Cool stuff as always.

[@tana439]

Very good video to understand these equipments…keep doing the good job!

[@robertescolano1447]

Thanks Issac. Your content is always interesting and highly informative, sir. Great launch video. Congrats.

[@SimpleGunner]

under 150 sub club. this will be fun. this mesh radio thing is one of the coolest things ive ever seen.

[@nathanielmilam75]

Look at the mesh net that was used in Thailand soccer team from flooded caves.

[@jerrywolfe1886]

Really enjoyed the new tech content! Looking forward to what the channel does next!

[@CannibalWarthog]

Isaac is the 2A hero we didn't know we needed.

[@bryantdasilva6114]

Love this side of reviews. Talking about stuff outside of just guns. Keep it up!

[@KyleSoldani]

Very cool to see you guys cover this, I'm a general HAM nerd but work in the public-safety realm of communications as well. Some awesome stuff coming down the pipe!

[@calvinslater3695]

I love these type of TREX videos. Its great to see they share my same preparation interests, but are much farther along the way.

[@earGO]

yes, more of that please

[@Mykaelous]

Great content! I’m not sure how popular this will be in civilian defense market, but strategists and king makers will find this information invaluable in the preparedness community.

[@ZIM964]

TBH, this is my favorite content from Trex. And Isaac is my favorite Botkin brother

[@BeeHiverson]

Wait until they unveil brother Jamar. You’ll freak

[@leopoldbarnes8655]

Excellent stuff! Looking forward to future topics and experiments!

[@yankey4]

Kick ass! Thanks for sharing! God bless

[@813sierravictor]

Love this content! Keep it coming!

[@david300m]

Great content, thanks for sharing.

[@TheMrpunisher77]

Looking forward to more of this content

[@Mrgunsngear]

🇺🇸

[@marcusjs2856]

This was outstanding!

[@aureycorreia]

My new favorite trex channel just dropped

[@stacksmasher]

Amazing! More please!!

[@redred333]

This was a fascinating video. As this technology evolves I see us getting closer and closer to that "Buzz lightyear" style comm lolll

[@kerbalairforce8802]

I'm talking to my buddies to get meshtastic devices in 3D printed housings to get 70% of the functionality at 2% of the cost.

[@Dunndw]

I know you asked Podcast listeners to email suggestions, but I was driving. A series on how to get started with something like Meshtastic would rock.

[@burntheships]

Keep the channel up!!!!!

[@ETC_Rohaly_USCG]

KN6UNC here… got my license a couple years ago. I didn’t realize SHOT had elex. Need a mobile for my car.

[@moparsniper]

I am hopeful for this lab oriented content!

[@kythes8]

Finally found you 🎉

[@isaacbotkintrex]

KZbin does not really promote new channels... I'm sure it'll be easier to find after a few more thousand views and likes.

[@nipsy_lafett]

I thoroughly enjoy how you bring this knowledge to us. Keep that shit up Nerd

[@zitoschouten5068]

Those antennas where wild. Amazing.

[@refuztosay9454]

Great video and new channel - subscribed. I like the idea of reviewing both hi-end kit we can’t get and technology we can deploy. Eventually the hi-end becomes more available so the education fits well into a short and long term planning process. Keep it up and get the products into your store or be the marketing front end for drop ships - in other words - go figure out what kits we need to buy at 2 or 3 price points/capabilities.

[@joeboterf2523]

i love how you finished the video, with all that assembling going on in the background lol

[@johnnybagofdoughnuts4193]

Love it. Great split off channel idea

[@jasong2729]

If Wave Relay only worked as advertised. Big win for Silvus.

[@geoanalytics1983]

Liked and subbed 🎉

[@burntheships]

Best addition to the trex arm ever!!!

[@johnpush4585]

Awesome channel! I'm in the mission critical radio industry. You've come a long way from bao fengs! Great work!!

[@MisterTwister55]

I love how people think their UV-5r is tacticool. They need to see this

[@SSA.154]

Love the idea. I would LOVE to see a radio network review for something under 100k.

[@theREALdingusMD]

T.RexLabs x HRCC crossover episode when?

[@starhawke380]

Physical buttons, we would like those back... Yes, yes we would.

[@STB-jh7od]

While I love SHOT show coverage of firearms, I also enjoy the other things shown-IFAKs, lights, packs, etc. So I'm glad you're covering radios too.

[@carl6589]

This is my favorite part of what T.rex arms upload, it's nice that you guys break this out.

[@gringofett3944]

Cool channel. LOVE the coverage. Find us a low cost alternative to these devices because this ability is game changing.

[@phillipcraddock8248]

ON BOARD,

[@potentiallyathletic7993]

Fuck yes. More of Isaac’s big brain for us dumb shooters 💪💪💪🦖🦖🦖🦖

[@snozcocram]

We use to use two antennas on CB radios to do a similar thing but did not call it beam. I think it was resonate antenna placement. Regardless, it did boost the range.

[@Francois_Dupont]

does this actually works at lower SNR then normal FM at a similar power level?

[@luciusrene943]

We needed an Isaac focused channel.

[@brandonwardlow4246]

What is the cost of the Silvus Technologies radio?

[@freedomfalcon]

Music goes hard. Also 9:37 someone tag Isaac and tell him about the Unihertz Titan phone.

[@AJ_Sparten1337]

Do these radios require a satellite in space to work or can they work through just ground assets alone; and are they available to the general public for use?

[@jasong2729]

That antenna is bad ass 🤘🏾

[@rohawaha]

I thought I was watching Homes of the Rich and Famous there for a minute. Back to digital , sub channels and short transmissions.

[@hikeskool]

darpa means “taxpayer-funded” for those that forgot👌

[@ElTubeo1515]

Question: So the beam forms depending on what direction the two antennas are oriented as you carry it?

[@T.REXLabs]

It's like a tiny phased array; it figures out where the other signal is coming from and it steers its signal to it, regardless of your 2D orientations. Not sure if 3D orientations are compensated for, or just kinda work, or what.

[@vietmontague]

How much is that Silvus radio? Is it available to the general public?

[@andrewpatti3728]

Third! Can we get a Discord for this channel to talk among the community?

[@daytonbarnett5316]

Where as a civi can you purchase these

[@JohnAdams-mu7xd]

Love this

[@Andrewbigbro]

it be nice to hear you over the music you put in here

[@Hamradio2024]

would be nice to see links to all the different products...

[@Fitts258]

Am I missing somethhing because from what I can tell all of the Silvas radios are for DOD or Government agency only? Is there a civilian verson?

[@Jzemire]

This is on the commercial market, just imagine the capabilities that the military has

[@purplenurple4208]

What frequency does the Silva wavebeam run on?

[@T.REXLabs]

They have radio modules for many, many bands.

[@NonyaDamnbusiness]

Basically newer military radio tech is running encrypted voice and data traffic over a military version of meshtastic. Every radio is simultaneously an end-unit and a router. As long as we make sure "Warlord Notebook" never happens again, it's cool. Those that know, know of that particular military comms horror.

[@T.REXLabs]

All I know is that a long time ago it was a big deal, and I never heard about it again.

[@stvnbryan5542]

I need to get more into comms and electronic emissions camouflage.

[@gregcox600]

Great stuff. I’d like to see a video like this for us poors!

[@twatmunro]

First video of the channel and yet Google recommends it to me. All new channels should be so lucky. I'm assuming that the algorhythm knows I'm interested in guns, Shot show and radios?

[@T.REXLabs]

And that you already watch T.Rex Arms videos? KZbin recognized my face and voice and connected me to the other videos on the other channel that have the same face and voice. It's pretty wild.

[@TREXARMS]

They made the connection somehow...

[@Ist_Geheim]

@@TREXARMSI found the T.RexLabs channel as I saw it accidentally as a "featured channel" on the TREXARMS channel startpage. The T.RexLabs channel was three weeks old at that time, and many people "never" click a channel startpage. I think you should mention your new channels more often in your main channel (and vice versa).

[@slappomatthew]

so much yes.

[@pdzh]

Mesh radio is something already made in Russia. It's called wave net (волновая сеть). The only difference is that this here is android and maybe different band and way it encodes

[@j.till_z]

Never understood why people want a radio. I know it's tacticool and looks good on the vest or rig but honestly. Things to consider, if SHTF that radio repeater tower is going to be commandeered by the govt or by anyone in control. 2nd, any frequency you broadcast on can and will be triangulated and will be used to find you. It's how we pounded the sand into the Taliban in the mountains in AFG. They got real smart and went to using nokia phones. Also if it is a dark sky event ( all coms are out) that 1200 dollar radio is a boat anchor at that point.

[@GBsPitstop]

Definitely a big step up from GMRS. 😂😂