Not 30k because its worth that. 30k because its supposed to be bought with tax dollars.

The longer you key the mic on any radio the faster your enemy will find your vectored location. Start using cherp packages to communicate text messages that way you can say a lot in seconds instead of keying the mic for the world to see you. And you can write linux or python commands to software defined radio setups and encrypt the way you want. Mini computers are the size of your thumb.

$30k My friend is one of the people that help develop that thing. He said the components & manufacturing process of those components are what drives up the price but he said all in it cost the company about $750 to make after R&D

You're thinking about this wrong. Hand out as many fengs as possible to everyone, kids, old ladies, anyone and everyone (theyre 25 bucks ffs). Gov cant drop jdams on every radio signal anymore without being the bad guys.

The one thing I can say about the mass distribution of short wave radios is that triangulation will be a bit more difficult if you have to do it to 300 different people, lol. But maybe as a member of the feng gang that's copium from me (it is). I really want to look into something a bit more reasonable like an XTS 2500 or 5000 with encryption. Stuff like frequency hopping and encryption could be helpful from a tactical sense. Everyone needs to integrate a comms plan into their preparedness, even if it means befriending a dedicated commo guy.

To the average dude they will get the exact same use from a simple Motorola radio then they will with the MPU 5. From my understanding that radio can't do regular regular frequencies so if you have an MPU5 the only people you'd be able to communicate with are Elon Musk and Bill gates as they are the only other people other then Garand Thumb and this channel that can afford one.

Totally lost me when you said to leave the baofeng at home because everyone can see you on it, but then proceed to tell everyone to use their cell phone on a cell network to use CivTAK. 👎. Cell phones are tracking devices first and Comms devices second. A Mexican drug cartel setup their own private cell network using Baofeng DMR radios and eluded police for 6 years until their DMR network engineer accidentally got arrested. 🤔

That sounds just like a mesh network with a whole Lotta salesmanship…

Tak is great however the problem is availability of devices that make it work as a mesh network. There are some yes, you either spend the money or build your own. I put alot of time and money in trying to build my own to find if your not a programmer just buy one ready to run out the box.

i need to get into radios more. i dont know shit about these lol. i got a nice long range ham for the family and team to run with but this is something i need to explore

Started following you last night . I enjoyed theNuke our parks session

“When you turn it on they know where you are” Promotes an app that needs a working smart phone lol Otherwise great vid

If you're paying $30k for an MPU-5, you are getting fleeced, lol.

A video about CivTak would be a cool idea for a future video

Why would anyone want this in a SHTF scenario? The first thing to go will be cellular services. Civ Tech will be worthless. Yeah ur right about 1 thing uhf n vhf everyone will hear what you are saying. But in that type of scenario know body who knows anything will be using those comms. Laws won't apply train with a $25 baofang, but buy ur real com systems now, and keep them stored.

Eurofighter typhoon helmets are £120000. Which is why most pilots refuse to sign for them.

15K for a Silvus dismount kit. Better radio with a better waveform. IMO. Operated a RQ-20B through ATAK alongside an EW sensor network. I’ve seen better range from a Slivus over an MPU in similar environments. Who knows, in the last two years things could have changed. Also I wouldn’t use TAK for serious use outside of MIL/SAR/Public Safety. The back doors aren’t worth it. If you think the Air Force Research Lab wants US “extremists” to have a secure TAK capability, you are misinformed.

SMF collective all the way babyyy💪🔥❗️❗️❗️

*Turns on an SC4200 on the same center freq and fratricides your network*

So is this just basically a handheld blueforce tracker utilizing a similar network? We used 3 forms of comms for every mission. I would imagine contractors fix and upgrade the system software pretty cool

Right. Ordinary people need a radio to send/receive voice and *maybe* PLI (which can be embedded in the voice stream on conventional radios). But to call the MPU5 a "radio" is misleading. Think of it more as a layer 2 (OSI model), wireless networking device. When you turn them on, you get constant TX/RX self-forming, self-healing, mesh-type "MANETs" (Mobile Ad hoc Networks) that have huge bandwidths (like 20-40MHz vs. 5-25KHz in conventional radios) and support hundreds of users. Not to mention MIMO, which is a whole other capability that used to only exist on large, multichannel fixed-systems. The networks perform just like your home internet (full-duplex) and can do simultaneous voice, video, data, and PLI *WITHOUT* the infrastructure of cellular networks or the World Wide Web. The MPU5 *also* has a built-in, Linux-based operating system (Android; Linux kernel) so, it's essentially a computer *and* a very *POWERFUL* wireless router. All in a small-form-factor, ruggedized package that you wear on your kit. It's *ABSOLUTELY OVERKILL* for some AirSofter or even a standard infantry soldier/Marine to have one. Only dudes/dudettes who need mesh networks for their teams and adjacent units, and who do specialized jobs that require things like multiple video streams, situational awareness, numerous voice nets/talk groups, file/imagery transfer, etc. would need or use this. All that being said, MANET is the trend now and *everyone* is making these things. Silvus, Persistent, Trellisware, Rockwell Collins, L3Harris ...you name it. But the MPU5 only does one thing, and it's only approved for Type 3, commercial encryption, which is very good, but the NSA does not sanction the algorithms. On the other hand, you can get a dual-channel radio from another vendor (name deleted to mitigate biased impressions) that does MANET but also has all of the other waveforms that DoD uses, *and* has LPI/LPD built into many of those waveforms *plus* they support Type 1 (NSA certified) and Type 3 encryption. So, these dudes are jumping on the bandwagon of popularity when they really don't understand the full capabilities. They think it's a cool device that gives them voice, video, and PLI. If they wanted to (and they knew how) they could run an entire TOC/Command Post off of one. ...my point is, that there are far better, and more practical options out there for the type of work that is implied in these videos.

CivTak: you can see where eachothers are... AKA Civilian Trak, so big brother can too!

hey big guy! get the spiritus systems cummerbund witht tubes and the AXL velcro tube parts that go with it... will make your jpc on crack

What happens when/if internet connection is cut? Will the CivTAK be rendered useless? What is a way to compensate for this risk?

Exactly

Have you integrated fusion night vision with that system? And if so is it worth it

That's a chonky boi, much bigger than the MBITR, price certainly reflects that and overall capabilities too lol yeah. ATAK and CIVTAK are solid. I will say though that for whatever reason if cell towers are shut down, destroyed, or otherwise inaccessible, you will need a PACE protocol, and that means various Radios (the 'feng, shortwave, or otherwise) are going to be implemented albeit with extreme discipline in use. Good stuff!!!

Just because one turns on a Baofeng HT, that doesn't mean "everyone knows where you're at". For one, Baofeng HT's are either a dual band or tri band (depending on the model). They cover a large spectrum of radio frequencies. An opposing force would have to scan the frequencies to find any traffic. Radio Frequency tracking takes a long time to do and can only be done with traffic on the frequency in question. Even though a Baofeng is a basic FM Transceiver, it can easily be jammed. That's where Yaesu System Fusion, D-STAR, DMR and other digital modulation protocols come into play. Clear audio with friends or a team and no one with a basic FM Transceiver will come in on the conversation because they don't have the capability to decode the signal. Having friends, family and possibly a team to depend on a cell phone app that requires infrastructure and a data connection is a no go for me. Guess everyone forgot about the bombing at the ATT Building in Nashville a few years ago. Millions of people were without cell phone service for a few days, myself included. But my ID-5100A in my bedroom worked just fine for me. Had communications with friends on local repeaters.

**gets call from bank**

more MPU5 videos!

I’ve been seeing them on “Forward Observations” videos in their work in Ukraine and Syria

So I have a question. Can you show how to set up civitak or atak ?

Yo civtak is a horrible idea. Depending on the situation. In the worst case, you can be tracked very easily with a cellphone. With a uv5r you can keep it off and only use it strategically when you need it.

*angry Silvus Technologies noises *

Jokes on you. I don't have any friends to communicate with.

I love how everybody's stocked up on all this cool gear don't forget that's not your gear that's our gear.

Question? What's the total weight of the whole kit? Doe Bose make a pair of those headphones? Is it possible to make a all in 1? For example just 1 pair of headphones that does all? How's all this against the rain or salt water? Can someone else listen into the conversation? What about against a EMP? Essentially glorified walkie talkies?

Smoke signals are free. 💨

Whats the range of these?

Turning on a radio doesn’t tell anyone where you are… it’s passive, you have to transmit something for people to know where you are… and your phone is always transmitting. Also there is a ton of features missing on civtac probably about 50% and non of the plugins work.

Cool when shit hits the fan aim for that dude.

Do you have a PRC-E7?

A few years ago i picked up a load of stainless steel nuts bolts washers in bags packed in boxes bout the size of yer fist, bound for some foreign desert during a rather large “skirmish” involving a butt load of people from a bunch of different countries. So I get to Ft. Hood, and they refuse the whole load but pay us to haul it back to the guvmnt contractor. A few weeks later i get called to haul the same load again from A2B. Only this time Ft. Hood accepted the load. Turns out, there was a miscommunication regarding the “packaging” part of the large hardware order, instead of “bags in boxes” the “GUVMNT” wanted each & every single nut, bolt & washer to be in its very own tiny little plastic bag, and then a designated amount of bags were placed in each 📦 box before it shipped. Silly? Yes until they told me that those bags in boxens were bound for the “foreign deserts” and it was all about not letting sand get into the threads. That way the mechanic in the desert could control when the bag gets torn open during repairs instead of having a bunch of sand covered nuts & bolts. So I totally agree with mil spec standards when it comes to protecting our troops. And for the vets out there?!? Thank you for your service to our country. 🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸

FNG question., ...Is the Navy Operator dude related to Jeff Cavaliere (the Athlean X dude). Dope vid by the way

Whats comparable without the price though?

I suppose laser communication is the only secure comms now

do a video on how to set up ATAK

I think they could be used for extreme long range encrypted communication in tactical environments

This is a very nice $1000 radio. And then they wanted to sell to the government, so they slapped a 0 onto the price. And multiplied it with 3 for good measure, so they can tell the DoD that they get them for special bulk prices if they order a lot for $20k. Everybody who has ever been anywhere near government contracting know this is the truth.

Im gov supervisor, we buy items from ebuy with gov credit card. Everything is like 3x more then amazon price, sad truth

Low power HF on mag loop, no near field footprint, Anything else is a compromise.

Do they make a relocation cable for the three antennas?

I tried downloading it on my iPad and my iPhone and it says No Results for civ tech on both systems 😊

Certainly no expert here, but if you pair CivTAK with a meshtastic device (super cheap) that runs at 915mHz, you don't have to rely on internet/cell signals. As long as your team all have meshtastic devices on the same net. Also, at 915mHz, you blend in with all of the other signals given off by average household appliances. Good in suburban environments. Range is limited to within a couple of miles node-to-node, however utilizes a mesh network setup...

From what I can tell, this radio doesn’t have FHSS. Not a very good idea if your enemy has EW capabilities

You're right I can't afford it but I can make it. And I can make it so the government can't track me.

I got to say, it was a great review video but the black background and surrounding makes everything so insanely hard to see in the video. Might want to go with something of a lighter colored backdrop for a future video?

Just like your phone has five cameras on it now, your radio in a few years will have five antennae, and if you have four you'll be mocked by your mates. I'm ahead of the game, I'm hot glue gunning twenty antenna to my UV5R, you peasants can't imagine my awesome radio powers.

The MPU themselves are around $8K per unit.

Is CivTak the same as ITak?

Overinflated price for our overinflated defense budget to buy. Same reason Sig is releasing a red dot at $3800. Going over a system like this on a civilian 2A channel is just coolguy operator bait. It's a nonstarter for 99% of us out there looking for practical comms to work with. And I say this as a big fan of the channel.

How much RF radiation them things pushing out

What is this smf collective?

I want that thumbnail in black and white 20x24 in tapestry on my bedroom wall no font

Yaeh! I wanna roleplay a billy bada-s.

How does one even get into the coms world specially from a preps perspective. I hear so much about radios and coms that I don’t even know what to start 🤣

Don’t get caught slipping with a Baofeng , their great for hunting and lazy Wife’s that don’t like to getting out of bed while your working in the Garage 😎🇺🇸🤙🏽

Look up what the government did to Nextel cell phone service😢😢

Radio NERDS

Interesting. Not a criticism, but, doesn't fit my needs. The GPS is a deal breaker for me. If I'm in an uncivil situation the last thing I want is to broadcast my location. Hackers, just saying. If it is made it will be hacked.

Picked up mine yesterday. Trying to figure out how to play snake on it?

MPU5? Old news. Silvus StreamCaster is the new hotness!!!

The most important tactical kit is your mind 😉

You can be encrypted on just 5g with new Samsung and iPhones

What does this guy do for work to be given one of these? 😅

It want's to track my location all the time, no thanks.

The MPU5 is a good radio but not as good as other L3Harris MANET radios. This is coming directly from someone who is currently supporting operators. And its not me. The MPU5 is an older radio that is being phased out.

how is the mpu 5 compare to the prc 163 by l3harris?

If we are running our beofeng in any scenario other than the house aren’t we connected to a headset just like any other radio when you turn it on you’re going to hear it through your headset please don’t think we’re dumb enough to run radios with speakers blaring ,come on man some of us have been hunting since we were able to walk, We know what we’re doing in the woods

So, You can't use it without the cable connected. So if the line cuts or the jack breaks then it useless. No thanks...

As someone very familiar with Persistent systems and using their gear since the OG WaveRelay, I would Silvus radio is a better radio platform.

Man lots of people here coping and simping for baofengs, sad. If it was "just as good" more organized state actors would use them

Just an insight into an Item for an active operator.. Definitley not for civilian use, pointless for the average consumer.

🇺🇸🏴‍☠️🇺🇸🏴‍☠️🍻

Fuck radios, all my homies use paper airplanes in the field.

Civtak wont work when the man shuts it down. Neither will gps. Same with mhz radio. It will be scrambled. Gotta stay ahead

no one saving me and mine but ME, "They say that a hero can save us , well im not gonna stand here and wait"

Your last point doesn’t make a lot of sense. If you are fighting an adversary that is capable of easier radio direction finding you, then your chance of having cell service is slim. Gotta go LoRa mesh network with civtak

For 30k it’s not even that “secure”

Manet system

youre shilling against radios but telling people to use a cellphone network reliant on towers? easiest way to find a guy is going to be pinging cellphone towers my guy. no ill stick with low power DMR or analog radios. its not as simple as you push to talk and youre immediately triangulated, even with an omni directional antenna. with a directional antenna its even more difficult.

Uhh… cool thanks I guess?

All the promo and cuts in the beginning killed the video.

Challenge accepted.

I wanna

Lol the gov will track u guys down first. 😅😅 lol this guy wanta us to rely on cell service 😂 im fkin dying over here 😅😅

Hes talking about baofang being licated but days use your phone GPS? Not being a dick I'm really trying to cime up w a solution. Heard DTR radios arent licated easily. No way to know how true that is.

Sdr is a thing and components are cheap. Tell engineers they can’t have x radio and they’ll laugh in your face 😂

You mispronounced well regulated militia with mutual assitance group ❤

Bro you’ll didn’t even talk about the radio that much