Walkie talkie from Japan to the Philippines?

A handheld radio that can transmit between the Philippines and Japan?
This is a basic overview of the Cignus NX100 Gen2 - a POC handheld radio which requires no license to operate.
Aside from being able to transmit from radio to radio, you can also create various groups between different radios, perform GPS tracking, and designate an administrator or commander radio unit that can talk over any ongoing communication.
These radios are Push-to-Talk over Cellular. I'm using a Smart SIM card with the Magic Data (non-expiring) data promo.
* In the video, I mentioned using various different type-c chargers for the radio. Please note that it doesn’t work with all “fast charge” cables. This is a common issue with type-c devices. If you plan to use this radio in another country, I recommend checking compatibility first with Cignus - for what bands are supported.

[@davidrix804]

Sorry don’t mean to sound negative but are those radios only meant for commercial use,and if anyone can buy those,surely criminals could use them and not get traced,because that’s why SIM cards are registered now because of crime related issues!!🙏🙏

[@GadgetAddict]

Firstly, let's address the elephant in the room... SIM registration doesn't stop criminals. It's trivially easy to register a SIM using false information. You can see various news reports about that. Criminals have been getting past the strict KYC process required by e-wallets for many years already - so the SIM registration process is just a joke for them. Aside from that, what's to stop criminals from using a SIM or eSIM from another country, and then enabling roaming to use it inside the PH without having to register it? Or what's to stop criminals from buying a UHF/VHF radio online and using that without relying on a cell network? Anyway, putting all of that aside, these radios use a regular SIM card, just like your phone. So you will be required to register the SIM card.

[@cyrus7280]

well said @GadgetAddict. The same thing can be said with money. Not entirely related to the subject but critical thinking should be taught in school, a lot of people lack that these days.

[@Limansk]

I can't believe criminals are using viber, facebook chat, telegram, yahoo messenger, whatsapp, skype, wechat, LINE. How could the Philippine government let this happen 😢😢 Wait until you realize you can setup a LoRa mesh with a cheapo android phone

[@bertquibuyen2500]

​@@GadgetAddictCan I get the complete product name and model of the one you're demonstrating on this video? I'm interested and would like to buy it. Thank you.

[@iMadrid11]

Based on your logic we should ban cellphones too. Since criminals can use a cellphone to detonate an IED. 🤦‍♂️

[@RideWhileYouCan]

Its ok if youre in an area where network towers are available, downside,you need a data plan to make the unit work. And it uses a voip protocol or Voice Over LTE. anothe4 problem with that is, it is useless when all network towers are down. Thats why rescue and other ham radio enthusiast still use licensed ham radio like vhf and uhf.

[@BogsKitchen]

Now I understand why your handle is Gadget Addict! 😂Love your channel man!

[@tsiow]

We had this in Canada back in 2005, Telus called it Mike and Bell came up with Instance Talk. Is all long gone now.

[@meditationdj5230]

Finally, a gadget review👍 kudos. Looking for more gadgets being reviewed

[@nhorman0511]

similar to Nextel iDEN from the late '80s, but PoC (Push to Talk Over Cellular) support LTE data and video BW requirements...PoC sometimes refers to RoIP (Radio over IP)

[@mollyfilms]

A few questions on this. 1. Can you connect a blue tooth mic to the radio and use Vox to communicate? 2. If you loose cellular connection will it automatically reconnect? 3. What data cost or connection costs? Or do you use a cellular SIM card?

[@warfab75ph]

Miss these types of content...

[@losttownstreet3409]

Some cellular radios support a special DMO Mode for direct connections. It would be great if these radios would try a dPMR connection first and then try a repeated dPMR connection and only then go into cellular mode. dPMR is license free in nearly all countries, unlike Tetra25 which support the DMO-mode and some cellular modes. It would be great if they could add DMR and DV (D-Star) modes too.

[@germanjohn5626]

its not a ham radio, its a glorifies cell phone

[@Seariderleo]

So if there is no cellular connection it will not work? Im working at sea for example

[@DOI_ARTS]

When Gadget Addict is Gadget Addict

[@gordonlekfors2708]

he morphed from Traffic Addict

[@lwoklidfr]

nag rereview siya ng mga gadget? akala ko sa traffic lang siya😂 kaya nga pinagtataka ko kung anong connect nung name ng channel nya sa ginagawa nya😂

[@jamindevera1]

@@lwoklidfr He started out as a Gadget Reviewer way back years ago

[@arvee9657]

Soon may be drug addict! 😂

[@EnzoVince]

Kilangan ng internet or sem card nyan

[@fishnchips24-C]

Cool. Good to know. We used VHF radios back in the days.

[@StraightOuttaUrbex]

what he will fail to mention is that if there is no mobile phone signal these do not work stick to the old stuff vhf and uhf

[@bje28]

This is not available in US, I searched and magic data smart sim card as well. Please guide me, we need for our patrol group

[@filspan6884]

Where is Bong Nebrija now, will he be coming back on the road soon, we miss him....

[@johnarat9618]

He's been reassigned to the atraffic academy

[@ImigrentfromMars]

A friend had this option on his phone years ago, He used it to talk to his family on the other side of the country, IT was free vs if he called using the same phone it was 50 cents a min,

[@vueport99]

Yes companies with road crews used them back in the day

[@festivaljapan]

What a great video. I'm now a fan of your channel.

[@Zushikikato]

Nice! You have a very special guest! Take care always. We want to hear more about the Disney Land visit..

[@sangreal7448]

Where can I buy it in Europe? Does is work in the Netherlands and Belgium and Germany France etc etc

[@joselaure7697]

can I use multiple units talking at the same channel and in a car race. Driver, Co driver Navigator, Team members?

[@DeCastroJayson]

I like it. Planning to buy a pair. Good to have for emergency. Specially when trekking.

[@MatrixMaverick1980]

This is Cell service dependent. Consider getting a ham license.

[@RESISTAGE]

consider getting a GMRS and dump ham lisence.

[@SteelWolf13]

@@RESISTAGE Consider getting a GMRS AND HAM license. Bother services need a license. FRS/FMRS does not.

[@billybunter3753]

Consider getting two tins, two buttons and a long piece of string...

[@ZWOMI-b9b]

We have selling

[@randybeltran-r6v]

thats something id consider. for d price ROI for this shud b around 3 abroad travels for us family vs airalo.. hope u enjoyed teamlab. thanks

[@forever6743]

@gadgetaddict if possible by chance, is there anyway that you can cover the details once the Sim card is installed what steps next to set up the radio?

[@kristofferyu]

Does it have dual-sim capabilities? If so, what does it do if one network/sim has a weak (or dead) signal? 🤔

[@mrnobodieswildcampingadventure]

So if there is no cellular connection say out in a National Park then these radios will not function am I correct on this? Was thinking of using this type of radio whilst out on the mountain wild camping to communicate with Mrs (obviously she would have one too).

[@jomarlefevre5311]

we had walkies inside a car, on gavel roads, no issues at all using it's docks, didn't fall off or anything.

[@64242359]

so, I need 4G simcard and roaming service. What's the diff with a cell phone?

[@seconddoks]

do these work where there is no cell signal?

[@willsmith8586]

It's a push to talk cell phone bud. Low to no latency data type. It's like using a low bandwidth internet browser on your computer. It's still using the Internet, it's still an Internet browser. Call a spade a spade. It's still really cool. But, it's a push to talk cellular device.

[@RB-wi3lk]

So is any cellphone with the Zello app download. Will do better can be used with wi fi or cell connection. What a bunch of idiots.

[@greywisker3180]

The whole purpose of a walkie talkie is to be able to communicate if cell towers are down or in areas where there is no service or to be able to use the air waves free of charge.

[@RainBitcoins]

Exactly, in a grid down situation these will be useless

[@ferdm9646]

Then it'll act like an ordinary walkie talkie. That's what it is

[@skellener]

Exactly. We use walkie talkies on mtb rides because there’s usually no cell service.

[@jos6216]

Thanks GA for the great review. I probably missed it, but will this work in Caribbean, North and South America? If yes, then how do we connect to the cell service provider?

[@rigelthehottie7375]

The nice, rare gadget videos from Gadget addict. I still like your gadget reviews, even though it’s also satisfying to see kamote drivers caught all the time.

[@orangeassassin17]

Where to buy this gadget?

[@MsLancer99]

I work for a heritage railway and our walkie talkie work on the station Wi-Fi so when we are on the line or in between station that's OK but if we walk to far away from the line or station than they will stop working. Sorry what did you say? I didn't get that. Hello Any one

[@GadgetAddict]

It's a shame they don't use a model that also supports 3G/4G - in addition to the Wi-Fi. I guess you could Hotspot them.

[@cesarminiao]

I remember the walkie talkies given by my my uncle who used to work in Japan, but of course those are toys and only covered a shirt distance.

[@mordfustang486]

I remember Nextel with this radios.

[@Jayda08]

Sprint did this over 20 years ago AND it was part of cell phone. A 2 in 1. But it only worked in US.

[@billybob42069]

Do you not remember nextel? Which sprint bought. Nextel was not just in the US.

[@pat7964]

Hope you can share a link as to where we can purchase some. Great video as always. Many many thanks, Gadget Addict. All the best!😊

[@GadgetAddict]

There's no specific seller that I'd recommend to be honest. They're available in most Cignus dealer shops, but also online through Shopee and Lazada. Depending on the vouchers available, you could get it much cheaper by buying it online. You can find it by searching "cignus NX100" - just make sure that it's the new gen2 version, since some people are still selling the older and larger version.

[@toffeeavatar5011]

So, how much is it anyway

[@samsadeniz]

Its a cell phone y'all

[@ziggarillo]

It works on the cellar network, but it's not a cellphone,pay attention

[@TechKuya]

Nice to see you doing this kind of content again!

[@JetsetJive7]

thanks for making this video, I learned something new today. is the Cignus NX100 Gen2 only available in PH? are there mobile apps that allow Phone to talk to this ?

[@mahatmacoat7215]

What is the price in proper currency. Sterling dollar euro. Who supplies the sim card.? So many questions unanswered.

[@kcorn6630]

I am most definitely not in the Philippines, though I would love to get my hands on one of these.

[@ryblinkaway]

same here, but I think you also have a group of friends people that have these gadgets on the receiving end...?

[@kcorn6630]

Most definitely

[@kcorn6630]

Not these in particular though

[@MarcRitzMD]

This is great, amazing content, Gadget Addict. This niche stuff just enchants my nerdy heart and dream of the possibilities. There's a huge motovloggibg and just motorbiking community. Maybe you could make some video on the communication options by Sena, Cardo and whatever unknown brand has emerged from China.

[@cottoncare-r3g]

This is great. Gave me an idea

[@ricardodemesa3072]

GA how much is the cost of each radio.....thank you

[@JamesBraun-n1p]

Question , what if the cell system goes down ? These things do happen .

[@HowlingWo1f]

In the good old days, we had this on our cell phone, it’s called a Nextel 😂

[@elgritton]

will it be affected to signal jammers if the LGU for example had a security reasons?

[@hawaiiangunner]

Yes

[@adanr150]

Poc is cellular and that means they can track you and record your conversations

[@Anony_mouse_16]

this is amazing! wow!

[@dominikguzman]

What if the cellular network is out of order?

[@ay5667]

Thats a long distance. Cheaper than a regular cell phone?

[@kcorn6630]

This looks awesome, but, where can I buy one, and how much?

[@BagusSetyawan]

Please tell me if it use simcard then not countries across the globe can connect to my card?

[@santosrojas9610]

Useful For Close Range, Some Will Work Longer Distances

[@mordfustang486]

What would you recommend for a reliable communication should a big catastrophe happens in the Philippines?

[@gerarldlee]

Since it uses a cellular signal, what happens when youre stranded on a mountain camping? Will it still be able to use other bands?

[@MoonToshRLO]

Is that working if no signal of smart network?

[@jbranche8024]

So me and everyone else need to buy a radio, then a data package, then have it around them when you are trying to contact them. Like you mentioned it may have its uses but majority of public are going to stick with Mobile Phones

[@MichaelBrian]

Price and link where to buy it

[@MrAravindarao]

What if we go to place out of cellphone network area like camping mountainaring...we can use any Android app group instead of this.

[@ronmccoy7617]

No link to purchase or info to find?

[@danny60473]

Will these radio work in USA. If so do you know what carrier they will work with GSM, CDMA?

[@vytautasbeliauskas8129]

Hello. My question is. Is that walkie talkie going to work in Europe and England and Scotland? Thanks.

[@darwincabrales764]

How can we download the Cignus NX100 Flatform

[@sonofdsun]

What happens if there is no cell tower or internet?

[@ferdzdeleted8390]

This need a license?

[@iroquoispliskin4263]

This costs around $112-120 x 2 atleast. Not for everyone. Works like VoIP. Choose the cheaper one unless you have the money to burn.

[@kodaph]

So, for this to work you need to have at least 2 of these?

[@walton6502]

What if in the area is no signal like in the forest

[@reduankamarudeenagorkoli351]

Yeah please can you brief us about the range?

[@jildine24]

can i ask question sir? 1. can ordinary people use this here in the Philippines? 2. can i use this even if i dont have data?

[@EvasiveCrow]

Celular network dont solve problems. When you are on a hike in the wilderness or climbing mountains, forget about cellular network, there is none. Thats the place you need a radio with good range.

[@monmendoza2303]

Very interesting gadget review!

[@manuelquelle9915]

How would this work in a grid down situation?

[@CreatedbyMrMoe]

If the cell towers go out, does the phone still work ?

[@raymercado3650]

Great review 👍 Looking forward to your extensive review. Can you tell me how to get roaming for my Magic Data + on my phone. I’m in Japan for a Day and I want to use the phone to get around? Thanks

[@bradfeet3418]

Can it work without cellular like a normal radio?

[@randy33111]

So do you have to be in cell coverage for it to work?

[@ricoragot4581]

Hello sir, is that zelo radio? It can also to talk to conventional radio? How much is the price and what is the brand? Thank you sir.

[@____-01331]

Please advise where I can purchase a pair of these. Thank you!

[@danmardavdyl]

@gadgetaddict apart from sim card is there a monthly subscription? Would it work in a cruise ship if the ship is out to sea?

[@jeromebalgos]

Up

[@camarawlong]

Thank you, im interested in privacy issues. Is this system private? Doesnt seem so. Thank you

[@r.p.vanderfield4636]

Its great to see the device however in Europe there is no dealer.

[@n1kkri]

I think you can do the same thing with ZELLO ?

[@John-gi7qk]

but USA to Philippines? Also about messages can they be person to person with out interception?

[@revilo1961]

how will you know that it works from Philippines to Japan?..did you ever use it in Japan making a radio call to the philippines?

[@kalebquinn2741]

what if you dont have a cel signal? and do you have to pay monthly bill or cel load?

[@natmondz1]

so if bringing those radios out from the country.. lets say your from philippines going to japan or singapore, can you bring that without airport security hassles?

[@NallahSenoim-po1wl]

That kind of hand held walkie Talkie Radio.. How far can receive the signal transmission.. 1 mile. 2 miles 3 , 4 , 5 miles or just good for 100 meters radius

[@sulochanasatyan7228]

Will these work in India, we have a free band on 865 to 867 mhz.

[@MENSA.lady2]

Any chance of a list of countries where these are legal to use ?

[@olanenreekez]

there is an app for that on Apple store..

[@TomTomdog]

what the difference from I can to my friend from Dubai from US?

[@johnnieves5433]

Do you need a monthly plan or subscription to use this product?

[@TREDOPC]

inrico poc you can connect thru wifi and can call other poc radio all thru out the world

[@jiePrieto]

So you need a load for sim card to work ?

[@TaraBikePre]

sir this radio is connected in echo link

[@BRADH-xw8sw]

Okay - where can get them and how much !?

[@cryplots2815]

How about encrypted conversations can you have that ?