Walkie talkie from Japan to the Philippines?

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Walkie talkie from Japan to the Philippines?

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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.

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@davidrix804 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

@@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 6 ай бұрын

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

@RideWhileYouCan 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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

@losttownstreet3409 6 ай бұрын

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.

@meditationdj5230 6 ай бұрын

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

@tsiow 5 ай бұрын

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

@nhorman1436 4 ай бұрын

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)

@warfab75ph 6 ай бұрын

Miss these types of content...

@DOI_ARTS 6 ай бұрын

When Gadget Addict is Gadget Addict

@gordonlekfors2708 6 ай бұрын

he morphed from Traffic Addict

@lwoklidfr 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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

@arvee9657 6 ай бұрын

Soon may be drug addict! 😂

@EnzoVince 3 ай бұрын

Kilangan ng internet or sem card nyan

@mollyfilms 6 ай бұрын

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?

@rigelthehottie7375 6 ай бұрын

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.

@filspan6884 6 ай бұрын

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

@johnarat9618 6 ай бұрын

He's been reassigned to the atraffic academy

@willsmith8586 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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.

@ImigrentfromMars 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

Yes companies with road crews used them back in the day

@fishnchips24-C 6 ай бұрын

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

@StraightOuttaUrbex Ай бұрын

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

@festivaljapan 6 ай бұрын

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

@jomarlefevre5311 5 ай бұрын

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

@user-mx3hu5lm7q 6 ай бұрын

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

@Zushikikato 6 ай бұрын

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

@DeCastroJayson 6 ай бұрын

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

@MatrixMaverick1980 6 ай бұрын

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

@RESISTAGE 6 ай бұрын

consider getting a GMRS and dump ham lisence.

@SteelWolf13 4 ай бұрын

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

@billybunter3753 3 ай бұрын

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

@ZWOMI-b9b 4 күн бұрын

We have selling

@cesarminiao 6 ай бұрын

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.

@bje28 6 ай бұрын

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

@sangreal7448 6 ай бұрын

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

@mrnobodieswildcampingadventure 2 ай бұрын

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).

@JetsetJive7 6 ай бұрын

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 ?

@Jayda08 Ай бұрын

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

@billybob7891 Ай бұрын

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

@kcorn6630 6 ай бұрын

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

@ryblinkaway 6 ай бұрын

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

@kcorn6630 6 ай бұрын

Most definitely

@kcorn6630 6 ай бұрын

Not these in particular though

@mordfustang486 6 ай бұрын

I remember Nextel with this radios.

@TechKuya 6 ай бұрын

Nice to see you doing this kind of content again!

@forever6743 5 ай бұрын

@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?

@samsadeniz 3 ай бұрын

Its a cell phone y'all

@ziggarillo 2 ай бұрын

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

@greywisker3180 4 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

Exactly, in a grid down situation these will be useless

@ferdm9646 10 күн бұрын

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

@64242359 5 ай бұрын

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

@pat7964 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

So, how much is it anyway

@adanr150 Ай бұрын

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

@kristofferyu 6 ай бұрын

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

@HowlingWo1f 16 күн бұрын

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

@jbranche8024 28 күн бұрын

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

@iroquoispliskin4263 5 ай бұрын

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.

@jos6216 4 ай бұрын

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?

@MarcRitzMD 6 ай бұрын

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.

@orangeassassin17 6 ай бұрын

Where to buy this gadget?

@MsLancer99 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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.

@user-lg8be9sz5g 6 ай бұрын

This is great. Gave me an idea

@EvasiveCrow Ай бұрын

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.

@vitkiu 12 күн бұрын

Basic Parameters: Terminal Type: 4G POC Radio Product Size: 130*55*25MM(Including Antenna) Product Weight: 150G Operating System: Linux Main Screen Size: 1.4inch SPI Resolution: 128x128 Sim Card Type: Dual Sim Card, Nano Sim Card 4G Antenna: Built-in FPC Antenna Communication Interface: TYPE-C Audio Port: TYPE-C

@JamesBraun-n1p 19 күн бұрын

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

@digitalnomvd 2 күн бұрын

I’m curious if it will be able to communicate with starlink sats. If Elon decides to provide starlink simcard, then it will be massive gamechanger..

@juz2047 22 күн бұрын

Lmao it’s basically a mobile phone 🤣

@TREDOPC 5 ай бұрын

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

@r.p.vanderfield4636 2 ай бұрын

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

@mahatmacoat7215 6 ай бұрын

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

@santosrojas9610 5 ай бұрын

Useful For Close Range, Some Will Work Longer Distances

@Anony_mouse_16 6 ай бұрын

this is amazing! wow!

@monkashroom 2 ай бұрын

You need sim chip. It's a cell phone using internet for calls basically..

@Seariderleo 2 ай бұрын

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

@ricardodemesa3072 6 ай бұрын

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

@kcorn6630 6 ай бұрын

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

@____-01331 2 күн бұрын

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

@shadowhacker27 2 ай бұрын

I need a LoRA version of this.

@abouteverything2115 6 ай бұрын

The concept was introduced 20 years ago on Nokia phones and if your network allowed you, you could press the Walkie Talkie “ button and use your phone as a WT. So, congratulations for reinventing the old Nokia, minus the cell phone capabilities!!

@raymercado3650 6 ай бұрын

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

@monmendoza2303 6 ай бұрын

Very interesting gadget review!

@johnarat9618 6 ай бұрын

YAAAA YA YA YA YA YA I HEAR BONG'S VOICE AGAIN

@joselaure7697 Ай бұрын

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

@tsinosy2462 14 күн бұрын

Can we use prepaid sim card? And does it need load to use the radio?

@Dim.X 6 ай бұрын

So basically if you are outside of cellular coverage your walkie-talkies are useless! If these had GPRS failover these would be excellent. Otherwise, it’s a cellphone with push to talk button!

@ay5667 6 ай бұрын

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

@sonofdsun 20 күн бұрын

What happens if there is no cell tower or internet?

@dominikguzman 4 ай бұрын

What if the cellular network is out of order?

@billwyman4004 4 ай бұрын

Wow a cell phone with push to talk

@hphengdara9603 27 күн бұрын

It's a cellphone. If it use a Sim Card

@NallahSenoim-po1wl 2 ай бұрын

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

@manuelquelle9915 2 ай бұрын

How would this work in a grid down situation?

@natmondz1 Ай бұрын

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?

@randy33111 2 ай бұрын

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

@reduankamarudeenagorkoli351 3 ай бұрын

Yeah please can you brief us about the range?

@walton6502 2 ай бұрын

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

@darwincabrales764 3 ай бұрын

How can we download the Cignus NX100 Flatform

@drewapurado3692 Ай бұрын

Wow Ganda anong brand yan bossing

@MENSA.lady2 2 ай бұрын

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

@jambobk1 4 ай бұрын

I like it. Planning to buy a pair. Good to have for emergencies I was wondering if it's working in Africa

@gerarldlee Ай бұрын

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

@ferdzdeleted8390 2 ай бұрын

This need a license?

@bradfeet3418 Ай бұрын

Can it work without cellular like a normal radio?

@MrAravindarao 5 ай бұрын

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

@seconddoks 2 ай бұрын

do these work where there is no cell signal?

@michaeljakeusman 6 ай бұрын

so... you cant use it on the mountains... if they put a secondary walkie talkie function for areas without any or barely any cellphone signal, that would sell more.