VERO VR-N7500 App Controlled Dual Band Mobile Radio

[@CampervanCookout]

Interesting unit but not convinced yet, I’d be too worried about apps going unsupported and then my device going obsolete. Also think the price point is a little high for a device requiring a phone/ no screen. That said the geek in me is intrigued and would like a play. Would be great on my bike. Great vid.

[@teknowil]

I have a 10" android car radio, to me this would be just fine and I wouldnt have to have yet another display in the vehicle. oh and once its set up you can just click thru your saved channels with the hand mic.

[@humaxf1]

Very interesting unit. Imagine if it had DMR!!! Bluetooth functionality and remote PTT are nice extras.

[@1crazynordlander]

That would almost be the AnyTone AT-D578UVIII PRO DMR Mobile Radio except that is isn't programmed by a phone app and it actually has a display.

[@miketel01]

You Can have that, all one would need to do is simply open up their wallet and buy a flagship DMR Motorola radio.

[@JacobErtel]

This seems like it was first designed for the commercial business sector where its almost always kept on the same channel. Having it app controlled would prevent tampering.

[@MarkyShaw]

I think this is a rad idea and opens up a world of possibilities. Users already like radios with nice touchscreens like the FTM-400 and of course a various of the ICOM base units. This gives users that same functionality for a fraction of the price. Having a nice tablet in the car would be nice too. I also think this could open up the possibility for regular non-hams to use a backup communication service like GMRS without needing to know how to operate a radio. Just open an app on your phone. Would need to be proper part certified here in the USA, but still it doesn't seem far fetched at all for this to become a standard.

[@smartypants5036]

Amazing Product. Great review.

[@TechMindsOfficial]

Thank you 🙏

[@Subgunman]

Very interesting radio. Wish it was offered with DMR. Wonder if it is in the works?

[@TechMindsOfficial]

It sure but that would be pretty cool!

[@TonyLing]

9:55 Bandwidth is narrow (12.5kHz) for PMR446

[@AQ40V]

Does the radio accept frequencies slightly out of band range for example 487mhz for recieve only?

[@erikgaudin]

I'm wondering what would be the Harmonic test on that one.. can't find anything about it yet...

[@the80hdgaming]

Nice solid looking unit, but I'm not too sure about having to use my phone to control my radio...

[@RubenMLeal]

I actually expected something similar to this from my FTM-400: Can’t understand why I need an additional screen when my car already has a nice touch screen right in the perfect spot, and a phone is the perfect interface for those Apple CarPlay/Android Auto equipped vehicles. A phone app also makes sure the infotainment system mutes other sound sources when a signal is received on the radio, making it easier for a driver to focus on the road when talking. On the other hand, I would really like to have some kind of control backup for that time when Android and iOS devices stop supporting this product (which will eventually happen, hopefully just not in the very near future). I may buy one when they release a complete iOS app, and then my FTM-400 could end in a go-box.

[@teknowil]

i too have a 400 in one of my vechicles. I am thinking on getting this for my truck it already has a 10" android radio in it.

[@TheSoball358]

So, can a person use their phone to transmit or not?

[@uaesaqer]

thank you for the video. can you show how does the repeater function is set??

[@fitzventure]

Did you ever try to reverse engineer the app? I'm also an app developer and I would really like to write a better UI for this thing. It has so much potential.

[@b.w.13]

Is there a scan function? Or ability to link regions?

[@MikeG-js1jt]

Mine makes a "roger beep" when UN-Keying..... although its not a beep, it sounds just like what you would hear on a lot of police or other public service radio after UN-Keying.......... Does ANYONE have any idea how to stop this on the VR-N7500 ?

[@bigbang2676]

I have a question I am a radio amateur I can listen to the emergency services in Belgium because the emergency services in Belgium use tertra network Astrid

[@NexxuSix]

Nice review! Have a look at your first repeater you programmed. I think you made a typo! A lot of reviews on this radio are good, but some are asking for more features. The radio has APRS and apparently a Morse Code decoder in the software. It makes me wonder what its true capabilities are. Edit: Do you think this radio is full duplex? Can it work a satellite? What modes can this radio operate in? 73!

[@TechMindsOfficial]

Yeh I noticed I made a typo lol.. Personally I think this radio “could” be amazing. I say “could” because currently the API is not released and may not be. As a developer of iOS and Android apps myself, I have endless amounts of ideas and features which could be created for this radio. I hope they release the API information to public to save us having to reverse engineer it! Nope, not full duplex unfortunately

[@advocaciamendes]

@@TechMindsOfficial such a native APRS?

[@ArndroidInc]

I wonder if it would work with android play or Apple play? Instead of having a smart phone.

[@bulldogbrower6732]

As a developer, can a band scope be added to the screen of the tablet ?

[@andreweastland9634]

It was not clear from your video if the aprs data is using the rf or the internet and if it uses the rf does the radio have dual rx/TX so it is still usable for voice access?

[@TechMindsOfficial]

The APRS uses internet and RF, like a gateway, it can be turned on or off within the software. Not sure about two vfo tho, I think it’s just one but it does have DW

[@stevey500]

I was confused by the APRS function... does this have a built-in TNC or does the app only utilize online APRS functionality?

[@TechMindsOfficial]

No the radio doesn’t have an inbuilt TNC, I wish it did! All the APRS comes via the app, we’ll, on the android version at least. The iOS app doesn’t have that feature as of yet.

[@Spookieham]

Very nice idea but you are stuck with only phone access and run the risk of ending up with a brick due to an unsupported and orphan app. Certainly I'm surprised the major manufacturers haven't included Bluetooth in their mobile units now.

[@dhickman3455]

Good Afternoon From Texas - Thank you for the video. Can you advise if the IOS software is more functionality now? 73s . danny

[@pasixty6510]

Looks like a great radio. I want to have one. But is there a CE logo on it for legal use in Europe ?

[@TechMindsOfficial]

I believe these have just passed CE certification so when they are sold in Europe they will conform. Check out Moonraker.eu they are about to have a delivery of them. They are based in UK but sell anywhere.

[@pasixty6510]

@@TechMindsOfficial Good news. The verotelcom helpdesk just answered my same question, saying the radio will be CE certified this month (December 2019)

[@Martin-hq1if]

hi does you have an download link for the iphone version?

[@old-timeangler5356]

Does anyone know how to turn off that annoying rodger beep??

[@blackpearlvoyager4174]

I have one on the way but worried now because I have been completely UNABLE to get the app the way you did. It downloads into the same app you have but will not transfer over to the apk files with the .zip attached. I even tried renaming it without the .zip at the end. It show up in the file but unresponsive. If I don't get the app I won't need the radio! Anyone done it on the Pixel 2 running android 10? Asking for a friend...

[@TechMindsOfficial]

Where are you downloading the app from? If it’s a .zip you will need to uncompress it first, like with winzip etc then install the .apk let me know how you get on.

[@TechMindsOfficial]

If you have troubles don’t worry, I’ll get you a direct link that you can just tap on your android device, let me know how you get on.

[@blackpearlvoyager4174]

@@TechMindsOfficial Got it finally. I had to download a RAR app. Google files kept separating the files. The RAR app prompted me to allow the links to remain in place (I guess). Finally I was able to rename it and it loaded right up. Don't know why Google files separates them by default or how to change that parameter. Doesn't matter now. Thanks for following up. I think I like this radio. K2TJR

[@j.w.7425]

How to send a repeater tone (1750 Hz)?

[@1crazynordlander]

So if you forget your phone can you still control the channels and regions you have programmed with the microphone and hear what channels by voice announcement you programmed in when you change it?

[@TechMindsOfficial]

Yep, that’s exactly right. I actually forgot to show this in the video but it was kinda dragging on after doing the software part. Maybe I’ll do an update video if I put it in my car

[@fred-283]

@@TechMindsOfficial Is that so? I do not see a way to switch between channel groups using nothing but the microphone. You are stuck in one channel group, if I am not mistaken.

[@nateworzel6044]

Wait so you can actually turn it on and off with your phone or just turn it off?

[@TechMindsOfficial]

On and off, plus with the android version you can talk through the phone as if it’s a Bluetooth headset :)

[@tomjw18]

Can you use this for gmrs?

[@old-timeangler5356]

How did you get the password to get into APRS?

[@KK4PYN]

Anyone tried this with a inrico TM7 or similar? would make a great setup.

[@TechMindsOfficial]

I think the screen would be too small for the software, but maybe we can ask for a multi screen version

[@DavidS-iw4ei]

Works great on my Anysecu W2Plus.... When connecting the W2 to the radio. Look for a Bluetooth icon upper left on the W2. Tap it. KE6UPI

[@linaskerbelis5636]

does it have its own GPS?

[@MrD308]

No, it uses your phone or tablet gps.

[@n1rbd]

This radio is useless in areas with handsfree laws where you can't even touch the phone unless you want to scroll up and down through your memories. If I were going to get this, I'd dedicate a small tablet for control instead of trying to juggle phone apps.

[@TechMindsOfficial]

A lot of car head units run android these days so the app could be installed there. I definately wouldn’t recommend installing on a phone if you’re going to drive and want to fiddle with channels etc. But it does have Bluetooth PTT or change channel on the mic

[@educatedmanholecoverbyrich8890]

It's no good for wide split repeaters on UHF. Useless.

[@thedavesofourlives1]

$200 USD

[@jlukshooting]

Hmm access to my contacts & call history ? Why ? Kit which relies on phone apps and is released before the app is completed. Nope, you can keep it thank you.

[@TechMindsOfficial]

Android version is complete. I think the contacts permission request would be related to the built in Network radio feature which I didn’t show in the video, mainly because their website was in Chinese and I didn’t register properly just yet.

[@jlukshooting]

No it isn't complete. It still shows bits in chinese. QA of the app hasn't been done well, what else hasn't been completed correctly. Public facing interface cannot have basic errors or trust that the product works has been lost.

[@jlukshooting]

An interesting idea though

[@TechMindsOfficial]

I was referring to features, but yeh, some txt in the app is in Chinese. Well, this is pretty much a preview model because CE and FCC approval isn’t being completed until end of November when the product will official launch I believe. Personally I think this is an exciting new product, regardless of any unfinished items at this particular stage. The features this has with the apps is like no other radio out there. Sure, we have Bluetooth compatibility on some radios, but nothing like this. I think it’s going to be extremely popular for certain markets.

[@jimmccusker3155]

@@TechMindsOfficial I would classify this product as still being in a Beta mode. Heck, they don't even have a decent manual yet and don't appear to be interested in writing one (I emailed them). Still a very cool idea, just worry it's still half-baked.