Superb Budget Radio - WLN KD-C1 - Range Test
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7 жыл бұрынA test of the superb WLN KD-C1 a budget radio available to buy in the UK for £8.99 packing a full 2W of power on UHF, programmable with Baofeng type cable and bespoke software.
A link to Ringway Manchesters channel where he puts this radio and loads of others through some great test, please check him out and subscribe.
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Link to the software on 409 shop
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Link to the driver software for your cable
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The Amazon seller I got my radios from (not the price has increased slightly) but they were UK stock.
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@RingwayManchester 7 жыл бұрын
Yes! Here we go. Just got here and looking forward to how this unfolds mate
@jaycee7594 7 жыл бұрын
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!
@johnthomascannon 7 жыл бұрын
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
@petrok1rp254 4 жыл бұрын
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. :)
@johnlwilkers 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great review. I love operational tests.
@f4bscale 7 жыл бұрын
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.
@roseldiokno5348 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for info how to charge it.your great
@boggs2005 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@biranit50 3 жыл бұрын
if you press the up and down buttons together yo can toggle between lock and unlock the channel
@kubectlgetpo 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Awesome video!
@RingwayManchester 7 жыл бұрын
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 7 жыл бұрын
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 7 жыл бұрын
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 7 жыл бұрын
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.
@mibox4934 Жыл бұрын
The frequency inside this device is 470 mhz, which is installed in prose?
@jamessullivan586 5 жыл бұрын
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 5 жыл бұрын
Hi James yes I will do that, audio quality on these is superb
@uregonmaingaming2960 3 жыл бұрын
Can you review the new WLN 888pro
@BrockRealTalk 6 жыл бұрын
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 3 ай бұрын
kenwood do not make family service gmrs radios only ham radio and you need a license on that band
@fenixytxx4177 7 жыл бұрын
Estoy buscando un radio marca zastone b - 180 urge
@peterf34 6 жыл бұрын
You can now program the WLN KD-C1 using CHIRP
@biranit50 Жыл бұрын
but NOT the kd-c1 PLUS though (last time I checked)
@moleman1961 6 жыл бұрын
Just got two of these for £17!
@knoxieman 6 жыл бұрын
You won't be disappointed
@shanehooi 6 ай бұрын
dear sir how to lock the talkie?
@johnking2154 7 жыл бұрын
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 6 жыл бұрын
No they do not.
@joecachia2 4 жыл бұрын
Is the power sitchable to low or is it fixed on 2W ? I'm only asking cause PMR446 are supposed to be .5W
@hymatwat9412 4 жыл бұрын
Joseph Cachia you can tweak it to 50 watt with the app
@Prnencetti 7 жыл бұрын
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 6 жыл бұрын
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.
@JaraFPV 5 жыл бұрын
I was hoping you are testing KD-C1 to KD-C1 range testing ....
@knoxieman 5 жыл бұрын
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 3 жыл бұрын
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 3 ай бұрын
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
@samjones1884 7 жыл бұрын
Do you have any experience with the Retevis RT22 or the RT24 models??
@DennisMathias 6 жыл бұрын
I do. Looks like the same thing!
@HarryHamsterChannel Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@MusicMath123 7 жыл бұрын
The BEST cheap radio at the moment is baofeng bf-888s and also has a scrambler!
@knoxieman 7 жыл бұрын
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 6 жыл бұрын
Baoefeng bf888
@ldsffddanae9507 6 жыл бұрын
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 6 жыл бұрын
Music Matt 76 For walking talking send out polysight part
@arxaggelosmixail1840 6 жыл бұрын
Which has a better range the BF888 or the WLN that you have here?
@mistera3104 6 жыл бұрын
I wonder what it would do in the city. Seems like this test was done in the country with no obstructions.
@knoxieman 6 жыл бұрын
+What do u want about a mile in a built up area
@stalingrad19431 7 жыл бұрын
why do you need to programme them, cant you just use them straight from the box as walkie talkies?
@bulldogbrower6732 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@lbenegas 5 жыл бұрын
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 3 ай бұрын
neater radio can be used on FRS by orders of the F C C rules
@spudth 7 жыл бұрын
having trouble programming. How do I get it to recognize the port? please and thank you.
@WalterFrancis 7 жыл бұрын
USB port is for charging only. Use a standard baofeng 2 prong programming cable.
@justicejones5025 Жыл бұрын
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.
@Bolamanis 4 жыл бұрын
Are you sure the range is 3-7 miles with this device direct transmit WT to RTL SDR without using the repeater? :p
@chesterpisan 6 жыл бұрын
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 6 жыл бұрын
Forests will cut it down a lot to maybe 2 miles or so
@biranit50 2 жыл бұрын
i prefer the plus model with visual to chanel number
@marsradio 7 жыл бұрын
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 7 жыл бұрын
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 6 жыл бұрын
Although you can program VHF frequencies, the radio does not work well at all. It is strictly UHF...
@m1pete 4 жыл бұрын
Have you done a demo on the newer WLN KD-C1PLUS
@markifi 4 жыл бұрын
should be quite similar, except the charging port looks different on the side, and there's an led display. did you buy it?
@allenrm100 4 жыл бұрын
Hi you say you can't use on pmr is that because of the W output
@knoxieman 4 жыл бұрын
Yes mainly
@nordiciosipit4203 2 жыл бұрын
Can this be able to connect with other kind of two way radio like baofeng? Thanks
@knoxieman 2 жыл бұрын
Yes if programmed on the baofeng
@jamessullivan586 5 жыл бұрын
Supposed to say hey mate
@allmobilestricks 7 жыл бұрын
wht is price and how many km range of this set?
@allainmendoza4792 3 жыл бұрын
7miles
@earlybird1969 9 ай бұрын
What number in uhf frequency is channel channel 13
@casscassy9174 10 ай бұрын
Do these work within buildings? Example from floor 1 ro floor 20? Thanks
@donalderickson-si8ww 3 ай бұрын
I would try It as a chalange
@bingbongfloranza2353 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, have you tried twicking the software? So that it can be used also on vhf? Thanks
@knoxieman 2 жыл бұрын
Yes but it doesn't work on VHF
@bingbongfloranza2353 2 жыл бұрын
@@knoxieman do you have the modified software? What are the improvements? Can you share it on your vlog? Thanks
@se7vennld 7 жыл бұрын
It looks like a Nokia bl-5c battery. If so there are 3100 mah battery's for it.
@knoxieman 7 жыл бұрын
se7vennld oh right it may well be? there's an option if it is, thanks.
@shreddedreams 7 жыл бұрын
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..
@masterBayter222 4 жыл бұрын
i bought kd c1,we tested this last night 1 indoor and im outside..it only takes around 500m
@dylanlockler1039 3 жыл бұрын
poor antenna, needs to be line of sight, you might be in a city, etc etc
@donalderickson-si8ww 3 ай бұрын
you transmit in a circle if your circles do not over lap then your out range try it on paper
@mykoc54 6 жыл бұрын
WLN KD- C1 Türkçe inceleme link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eKl4hdJ-z6fKqqc.html
@chavezc23 6 жыл бұрын
Can you program a “roger beep” for this radio?
@knoxieman 6 жыл бұрын
Yes I think so I'll have to check that though.
@arxel 6 жыл бұрын
Same question here :)
@spudth 7 жыл бұрын
do these scan and how many channels?
@russellleaming5250 6 жыл бұрын
Yes, you can set up to scan, skip selected channels. They are 16 channel radios.
@mensagemii744 4 жыл бұрын
433MHz is a Amateur Radio frequency - 430-440.
@Suomion 7 жыл бұрын
Are those able to Repeater operation? 73's OH1EXC
@knoxieman 7 жыл бұрын
Antti Kannisto yes you just program in the split
@russellleaming5250 6 жыл бұрын
Did you even watch the video? He was using a list of repeaters sorted by distance!
@Coalrollinfurry 6 жыл бұрын
The chipset definitely has the capability, may not hit every repeater as expected
@chamkila420 7 жыл бұрын
can't find it at that price, any links?
@jonathankim382 7 жыл бұрын
Do you need a license to use some of the channels on the bf-r5? P.S. I live in the U.S.
@Goyotero1000 6 жыл бұрын
Don't think they paid for FCC stamp, so not legal under the regime.
@russellleaming5250 6 жыл бұрын
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 3 ай бұрын
try 35.00 as of 06/03/2023 with renew in 10 years
@vavaocado 4 жыл бұрын
how to change chinese voice to english for win kd-c1
@knoxieman 4 жыл бұрын
You need to do it in software with the cable.
@roeypaster5502 7 жыл бұрын
does it have channels? like in bf-888s?
@kimmeeperalta8390 4 жыл бұрын
It has channels I use it for running with my friends
@biranit50 3 жыл бұрын
@@kimmeeperalta8390 16 programable uhf channels
@justinbunn6714 4 жыл бұрын
Now these are £33 for a pair from china. Cheapest I can find. Still worth the money?
@knoxieman 4 жыл бұрын
I think so yes
@daronmason-9549 10 ай бұрын
DARON MASON Okay Gross notice walkie talkie 😊
@Chan-rc8oh 5 жыл бұрын
what software are you using..?? and is that windows... compatible... thanks...
@knoxieman 5 жыл бұрын
SDR sharp and yes it's Windows compatible
@erogue3969 6 жыл бұрын
So the 7 mile range you achieved was done using a repeater?
@knoxieman 6 жыл бұрын
No direct to the base antenna, no repeaters are used in any of my videos unless I expressly state im connecting to one
@maniacse 7 жыл бұрын
Not so cheap on ebay: 19,50 + 4,00 USD. BF-888 is around 14 USD. But still interesting radio.
@HarryHamsterChannel Жыл бұрын
BF-888 is very similar. Better build and antenna. I have both.
@andrewhowden5826 6 жыл бұрын
I am thinking of going down the gmrs route but a lot of hassle.
@russellleaming5250 6 жыл бұрын
What? You consider five minutes to fill out a simple form and pay the license fee is a "hassle?"
@andrewhowden5826 6 жыл бұрын
Russell Leaming sorry,so I'm told.
@russellleaming5250 6 жыл бұрын
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 $70. What a bargain! :)
@Coalrollinfurry 6 жыл бұрын
Russell Leaming 70? Is not a bargain, majority of the radios cost 2/3 of that, it should be 10$ 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 6 жыл бұрын
Russell Leaming yea it is, its fucking stupid, ham is better people are actually educated on radio and its 1/7th the cost
@BOOSTEDLASER 7 жыл бұрын
whats the best 2 way these days? also best budget
@donalderickson-si8ww 3 ай бұрын
there all he same one half watt out put as by the f c c in the USA
@BOOSTEDLASER 3 ай бұрын
@@donalderickson-si8ww 6 YEARS OLD,I GOT 12 WATS
@donalderickson-si8ww 3 ай бұрын
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
@justinbunn6714 4 жыл бұрын
Inside it says these are 5W??? 2:03
@knoxieman 4 жыл бұрын
Ha ha yes 5 watts with a 4v battery not happening, these are probably doing 1 to 2 watts
@kausalchaurasia6992 6 жыл бұрын
Can i have to Take Licence For This Walkie Talkie In INDIA ? Pleas recommend Me .. Please Sir
@kubectlgetpo 6 жыл бұрын
Kausal Chaurasia sir?
@Volentry 7 жыл бұрын
How does this compare to the BF-888S?
@WalterFrancis 7 жыл бұрын
Did you watch the video? He IS using a BF-888s (clone)
@Volentry 7 жыл бұрын
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 7 жыл бұрын
It is an 888s in a different case.
@Volentry 7 жыл бұрын
Ah I see, did not know that.
@ertonyrn 6 жыл бұрын
+Walter Francis (Khaytsus) hes asking about the WLN you jackass
@pedersteenberg2010 2 жыл бұрын
10 ?
@gdhcbgxggshcgs3901 3 жыл бұрын
1:02c
@Jacob-mm8xq 5 жыл бұрын
is that a repeater
@knoxieman 5 жыл бұрын
No
@sylla2 5 жыл бұрын
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 5 жыл бұрын
For the money you won't get a better sounding little radio, they are amazing!
@sylla2 5 жыл бұрын
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 5 жыл бұрын
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 2 жыл бұрын
Is that DMR?
@donalderickson-si8ww 3 ай бұрын
D M R is a u s a radio systum so I would say N O.
@hymatwat9412 4 жыл бұрын
Can I talk to the international space station on
@knoxieman 4 жыл бұрын
In theory yes although you would need a directional antenna i would think
@roxannemadrid4562 2 жыл бұрын
Hm
@balotibaya2 Жыл бұрын
So how far can this transmit?
@knoxieman Жыл бұрын
6 miles or more in free space, few hundred yards in a built up area
@balotibaya2 Жыл бұрын
@@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
@Darek80 6 жыл бұрын
Battery looks like from Nokia mobile. Am I right?
@knoxieman 6 жыл бұрын
Yes your right!
@wandersam7541 4 жыл бұрын
Sabi na nga ba e
@wandersam7541 4 жыл бұрын
Pati yung charger po kaya pala familiar
@biranit50 2 жыл бұрын
cab be programmed with Chirp!
@hexxe 2 жыл бұрын
What is your test range ?
@knoxieman 2 жыл бұрын
7 miles
@johnrenzcaballero4308 6 жыл бұрын
license free ?
@knoxieman 6 жыл бұрын
Borderline you'd get away with it programming to pmr or frs
@andrewhowden5826 6 жыл бұрын
Was that simplex and no repeter at all.
@russellleaming5250 6 жыл бұрын
Simplex. He was recording from his base radio.
@Michaelwoo927 6 жыл бұрын
Andrew Howden For white
@neogeo1670 3 жыл бұрын
This doesn't reflect the actual distance between two devices...
@knoxieman 3 жыл бұрын
No your right, I've got about 5 miles radio to radio over open terrain.
@OverlandTT 5 жыл бұрын
£25+ now lol, rip off merchants!
@gorel7628 6 жыл бұрын
No roger beep .
@Coalrollinfurry 6 жыл бұрын
Thats a good thing i hate roger beeps professionals only have them thru repeaters so why have more crappy end tones? Sick of the moto mdc
@markifi 4 жыл бұрын
can be programmed in under edit/optional features/beep
@user-bd5ut6yf8f Жыл бұрын
470.400
@user-bd5ut6yf8f Жыл бұрын
1
@w0nd3r42 6 жыл бұрын
who came here beacause stranger things?
@josearrvizo359 2 жыл бұрын
Can I pick up the police department with this
@knoxieman 2 жыл бұрын
No
@nine7295 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@bullswarriors 4 жыл бұрын
Bloody 7 miles bullshit
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