Zello Radio: KSUN ZL10 Internet Radio - Full Review of The ZL10 Internet / Zello Walkie Talkie

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Жыл бұрын

You can get your very own KSun ZL10 Zello Walkie Talkie here: amzn.to/3ZZx39j
*This video is NOT sponsored by Ksun or Zello - I paid full price for this radio*
In this video I will enlighten you on how you can talk to people around the world using the KSun ZL10 Zello radio - NO LICENSE REQUIRED. I will also show you how you can talk with people using regular GMRS or HAM radios via repeaters connected to the Zello network, and I will show you how the ZL10 works.
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@sinkingdragon 7 ай бұрын

so pretty much useless in a grid down situation...cause, I can talk to people "around tha world" right now using the internet...smh 🙄

@TheNotaRubicon 7 ай бұрын

Yes, exactly as I very clearly explained at the beginning of the video... smh. Pro Tip: Try actually watching a video next time before posting your useless opinion to avoid looking like a fool.

@Baumeister40 7 ай бұрын

Can I ask about when you talk to people around the world... are you talking to them via Push-to-talk? Or are you typing messages to them? Or are you sending them voice recordings?

@Dolmdemon 6 ай бұрын

@@TheNotaRubicon someone's buttplug must be itchy, and it ain't @sinkingdragon's

@SnareTrapSurvive 6 ай бұрын

@@Baumeister40 Voice

@unclest1nky 3 ай бұрын

I love your background "portrait!" Lol!🤣

@brsnow225 Жыл бұрын

I picked up your channel recently while researching before pulling the trigger on a Gmrs for my Jeep. I have to watch your videos 2-3 times to get the info, the first watch I’m laughing my ass off in appreciation of your masterful subtle, smart ass, deadpan skills. You give great info that’s easy to digest especially for the people who just need a casual radio and don’t need to know the salinity of the ground to push their signal over the curvature of the earth. You’ve cleared up some things that I never really understood from my rf engineering classes in college. If you are ever near St. Louis MO, I’ll buy you a beer.

@retro440 Жыл бұрын

The broken pencil pointer is the cherry on top of the presentation!

@JTonyColeman-ni5sq Жыл бұрын

You just hit the nail on the head. I've tried watching the others. Randy has the BEST educational videos on GMRS radios...period. But the trick to understanding the details and operations is to watch each video a few times. I've seen all of them....multiple times....and learn something new everytime that i missed or didn't fully grasp before. The smartass component is just a huge bonus.....and he is a pro!!!! Reminds me of.....well....me!!!

@TheMicroTrak Жыл бұрын

I think I speak for everyone when I say that we would all like to hear much more about the lanyard and the beltclip.

@joefish6091 Жыл бұрын

and the drool cup

@PhinAI Жыл бұрын

You're right. He most definitely DID gloss over those! 😮

@dereklea1183 Жыл бұрын

@@joefish6091 - I’m more interested in a built in flashlight and roger beep.

@MattLitkeRacing Жыл бұрын

Finally a win for us in the Central Time Zone! Take that coast people!

@stupidkid351 Жыл бұрын

Take that good sir!

@curtboroff Жыл бұрын

Flyover love🍻

@djkilla5479 10 ай бұрын

I agree!!!!!!!! F them 😂😂😂

@jacquesredmond Жыл бұрын

I didn't know you listened to my smooth Jazz radio station! That was very nice of you mention how good I sound on the air! ;) Being a smooth Jazz DJ is one of my hidden talents.

@stahpit1971 Жыл бұрын

Hidden being the key word😂

@robslovick1962 Жыл бұрын

Great job! You have helped me so much! I have an Amateur Extra and a GROL and the more I learn, the more i realize how much I DON'T know, and how little any of us can know. It is a shame so many Dunning Kruger folks choose to comment, but I love your proactive treatment/framing of these "contributions" and am so glad you continue helping people despite the critics who don't help anybody. Thank you!!!

@slammineditz Жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say your videos are awesome! Discovered your channel a little over a week ago and I've been back almost every day. Keep it up man!

@spartancam1159 Жыл бұрын

Just saying I like your content bc it's straight forward and you make it "fireman" proof and it's easy to follow. Keep it up and I'll still keep watching.

@cowetareserve Жыл бұрын

Your style of comedy is gold! I love your pauses.

@reg428 Жыл бұрын

First you anger the Sad Hams, not you're going to anger the Sad Flat-earthers

@JoshWocka Жыл бұрын

Ooooh, the way you peeled that screen cover off! Seriously though, good material, good info, and good delivery! Keep it coming, sir!

@hosgs14 Жыл бұрын

Great video Randy! As always. SALUTE!

@blobnation8457 11 ай бұрын

I came here to learn about this radio, I fell in love with this channel within the first 4 minutes.

@SilentPrepperFL Жыл бұрын

Before I even watch the video I look at the pinned message... and that makes me watch the video even more... LOL. Great job Randy!

@patriotsedge6730 Жыл бұрын

This has become my favorite channel in all of youtubes.

@klikmaus Жыл бұрын

My KSUN came in today, it's definately going to be a game changer for me at work. I live in North Texas, only licensed HAM and active NOAA SKYWARN storm spotter at my job, none of my Baofengs can pick up the local ARES repeater inside the plant I work in. This radio will eliminate that problem. Rule of thumb with adverse weather such as tornados... there's as much as 5 minutes from the time a tornado is spotted by a storm spotter before alerts are sent out on NOAA radio and cell phone alerts.

@RT-qd8yl Жыл бұрын

5 minutes if you're lucky. *PLAINFIELD 1990 - NEVER FORGET*

@davidbird7540 8 ай бұрын

Have You Ever Thought Of Buying A Midland Weather Radio With Battery Back Up .????

@klikmaus 3 ай бұрын

@@davidbird7540 My Baofengs picked up the local NOAA station just fine. It was the local SKYWARN repeater I had signal issues with.

@framemartgallery4619 Жыл бұрын

This guy's presentation was informational in a humorous style

@therealpreparedhomestead Жыл бұрын

Best radio guy on YT.

@ruggedrick Жыл бұрын

This guy's a hoot! Instant subscription.

@jacquelatourcaptainunderpa8475 Жыл бұрын

Yep you take the cake if I need a good laugh I'll watch one of your videos, but you also give good info on radios and uses. Good job.

@ArndroidInc Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mr NotaRubicon

@Broad2020 7 ай бұрын

I had a blast watching your video. keep up the excellent work..

@joeglennaz Жыл бұрын

I got to say that’s a very interesting concept. The sound quality was great.

@MrGoodSkills Жыл бұрын

Nice! 👍 P.S. Love the pencil! 😊

@philipkellerman9826 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting, the ability to use the network radio to talk to GMRS.

@jansirkia3809 Жыл бұрын

I truly enjoy your excruciatingly clear demonstrations! I am so happy!

@vibeaimusic 11 ай бұрын

Chewed up pencil pointer for the win. I love this channel :)

@glennarrant3743 Жыл бұрын

You're killing me!!!! I love your "other People" comments. Go Randy Go!

@josevictorec Жыл бұрын

Love your pointer!

@Salvadormtz619 9 ай бұрын

I am a volunteer EMT/Rescue in Mexico.. these radios are awesome for group

@wrem9706 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Randy - finally got the radio going. Just waiting on approval. On my Zello name it is 970 WREM instead of the other way around.

@roberttraylor1392 Жыл бұрын

awesome video i may purchase one never knew they had this radio until today on your channel thankyou for sharing

@wheelersecuritygroup Жыл бұрын

Have to say we missed you. Being busy is not allowed to be used as an excuse for at least 6 months. 😂

@mrradio2187 Жыл бұрын

Wow! What a fantastico radio! I can't wait to get one in my moist hands!

@PopeyeFPV Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your zillowdot comms radio enabled phone. This will work great with my real estate business. Thank you sir.

@TheOperatorbob 11 ай бұрын

your the man randy great video as always thanx brother !

@misqpl Жыл бұрын

Great video again.

@wannabecarguy Жыл бұрын

Proud zello user using the gmrs repeater.

@jamdiversified9698 5 ай бұрын

I enjoy the passion with which the the "K-shun" version of KSUN is said.

@RisingTidesAC Жыл бұрын

Randy I just want to mention that this is the first network radio I purchased because of its price. It worked flawlessly on WiFi but after inserting a SIM card the radio did not connect. After hours of research I discovered that all KSUN IMEI numbers are blacklisted by all US cell carriers. I don't know if this is still the case but I don't see how that could have changed. Just a caveat for potential buyers.

@kidthorazine Жыл бұрын

It's very possible the manufacturer is just using old blacklisted ones.

@RisingTidesAC Жыл бұрын

@@kidthorazine Very true my friend. That's why I said that I don't know if this is still the case. I just want everyone to be aware of the possibility.

@RKingis Жыл бұрын

A lot of virtual networks can bypass this IMEI limit.

@RisingTidesAC Жыл бұрын

@@RKingis Good to know. Thank you.

@RKingis Жыл бұрын

@@RisingTidesAC I posted about this, but if you know ADB, you can update Zello & sideload a few other apps. And you can change the resolution. And there is an extended battery too, but I don't know the model. I want to try to get restaurants using these for their drivers, so having a backup network is super handy.

@franzgeil422 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are phenomenal!

@TheNotaRubicon Жыл бұрын

I know

@acidreign8551 Жыл бұрын

Also Franz, as you can see, the prince of Xenu is extremely modest as well 😀

@jamesslick4790 Жыл бұрын

I like it. I can see use cases for it. Sometimes form factor is key for the best use. Sure, you CAN use Zello on your phone, But this form factor seems more natural for the service. It's the same reason why I use a compact digital camera with an OPTICAL viewfinder. Yeah, My phone has a nice camera, however I cannot hold it as steady and compose a shot as naturally as I can with an actual camera on my face! A "walkie-talkie" app with the form factor of a walkie-talkie is a great idea.

@mdc21787 Жыл бұрын

Hey I just discovered the Retevis rt87, seems like a GREAT little radio

@wingrider1004 Жыл бұрын

As your favorite subscriber, I agree that the world is....round.

@CentralVirginiaEAS Жыл бұрын

Nice video!

@patricklonski Жыл бұрын

I cannot think of a single use case of this product for me. But when you review anything I feel strangely compelled to buy said product. Mine will arrive before the weekend.

@jasonsousa4522 Жыл бұрын

The repeater function is cool!

@HuskyFarva 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely the best, FUNNIEST video I have EVER seen...I do believe you are my twin!! Used your link to grab one, Hereeeeeeee's your sign PERFECT VIDEO Brothah!!

@alexcaneco Жыл бұрын

Very peculiar and original humor, lol... Congratulations. Like my friend from St. Louis MO said (I lived in Shelina, MO), you are ever near Fortaleza, CE Brazil, I’ll buy you a beer

@richardcorwin1828 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@GBNTGroup 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video, very informative, and as always f'ing funny. I can see a Network Radio playing an essential part in my comms P.A.C.E. plan.

@Rosie-di6ed Жыл бұрын

Your delivery is refreshing and up lifting. your hand signals remind me a lot of trumps public speeches. People just don't understand what you have to offer is kind of refreshing a different and is a-ok with me, considering everything else you see and hear are either to loud with lousy music, or two full of testosterone and angles that nobody wast to see! also screaming and yelling to get that point across to us at the channel. I subscribed because you took the time to explain much of this to me kudos my friend and wish you a lot of luck thumbs up. fyi I still use a citizen band radio with ssb instead, its easier for me. cuz I'm 69 years old, you understand. yes I dig this channel too

@RKingis Жыл бұрын

For you (gasp) hackers out their.... If you use ADB, you can load a newer version of Zello, and sideload a few other apps. You can also change the screen resolution. And, there is an extended battery for this type of radio, but I don't know the model number.

@ziggyinc Жыл бұрын

Another great review, I'm thinking this would be a great way to get my Non ham friends talking radio ish.

@Semples373n Жыл бұрын

My favorite ASMR channel

@jayjohnson7827 Жыл бұрын

Professional Goat

@scottpayne33 Жыл бұрын

Best communication device review I've seen yet.....

@wrem9706 Жыл бұрын

Price is right, I gotta get one! Yer funny as hell Randy!

@chrissewell1608 Жыл бұрын

I like the idea. I still don't know how you call someone specifically (ie. Your friend Chris!) These still seem to be better used for commercial applications, like cab drivers, hotel / resort staff, job site and factory workers. People who need clear audio, at the push of a button, NOT dialing a phone. Even eldery people, to call relatives, or for help! (Because my father does NOT want a cell phone!) Fun fact: The Ga. State Patrol tried something similar, 30 years ago, but it never worked good enough. We still have many areas of our state with dead cell phone service! So they dumped it, and later went digital, VHF radios!

@JimNicholsMotorManiaGarage Жыл бұрын

Great video as always. Would you consider making a video on how you interfaced zello with your our repeater? Thank you!!

@ScottGrammer Жыл бұрын

Subscribed.

@AZREDFERN 6 ай бұрын

I see this being pretty useful in warehouses and workplaces. Maybe at home amongst friends (if you have any). But without a SIM card, it’s kind of limited. With a SIM card, it’s basically an Apple Watch.

@brendand557 8 ай бұрын

Recently in Australia and im sure would be same in usa ect telecommunications providers have been saying in 2024 onwards they will start providing starlink connectivity to 4g devices to supplement the out of range areas basically promising 100% coverage of an entire country when outdoors And promise is that current 4g devices will be compatible. Will be very interesting to see how it goes as i use my ksun z10 with a Australian sim card. Thankyou for the great videos

@WorldMoneyWins Жыл бұрын

Another fantastic review. But...... I came in here for the pinned comment. Off to point and laugh at the derp-derp!! LOL

@sly1on1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video; found it informitive as work uses Zello and that might be a good option having a handheld.

@TheNotaRubicon Жыл бұрын

If they are using the paid version i'm not sure if this will work with it.

@sly1on1 Жыл бұрын

@@TheNotaRubicon they are using the paid version. We use Bluetooth Mike's connected to a tablet that is using Zello . But with your video, I can now start looking into it more

@wirnet2084 Жыл бұрын

Where can I buy one of your high tech yellow pointer units? Very effective pointing tool indeed! Awesome video man!

@thehappyhogger4484 Жыл бұрын

It's pointless.

@photog12345 Жыл бұрын

Finally, an new inexpensive Network Radio.

@tompitasi3784 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@TheNotaRubicon Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU!

@__-cr6fv 7 ай бұрын

You being obviously a stickler for correct usage, I'm surprised you haven't noticed that there is no "interweb". There is an "internet". There is "the web". (same thing) But, no "interweb" Just sayin' Oh, yeah... and your channel and humor are greatly appreciated! :)

@acidreign8551 Жыл бұрын

Well, it is a kind of niche thing. It is more convenient in some cases, i bet your loving it for your repeater there. Our GMRS repeater for our group isn't on Zello, and i am pretty sure the owner would not want to put it on there and make that public as we have enough problems as it is with local sad ham jammers. I could see it as a help to our local jamming problems possibly, but i don't know anything about setting up a repeater on Zello and if a repeater can be on Zello with access into it controlled and private, If it can, that would be a godsend to those in our group that cannot get over the jammers on our nets and so forth which is relentless. We have also recently had a member or two move out of state, and some that go out of town for weeks at a time once in a while, and Zello would allow them to still play radio with us. And we do miss our friends. I will have to look into Zello. But i can see the usefulness of this device. Thank you mighty Prince of Xenu! 😀

@elevatedsearchandrescue8034 Жыл бұрын

great review, I would be interested in a review of a more exspensive, possibly waterproof, version also. thank you.

@Robbobshiskabob Жыл бұрын

I couldn't find a comment about the picture you paused you t.v. on....savage😆

@ERev2017 Жыл бұрын

This guy. While informational, his bs is up to par. Glad Im subscribed. I can see how others don't like him lol. F those people, go watch something else. "I" like this guy 👍

@randyfox4611 Жыл бұрын

Cool.

@W4TRI Жыл бұрын

Can the "radio" use and save more than one profile for Zello? I hold both a GMRS and a General Amateur license.

@billelkins994 Жыл бұрын

I have two of these. I use them to keep in touch with my sisters. As we are all old people calling out "I've fallen and I can't get up" is much easier than dialing a cellphone. Also my state has cellphone laws about driving and touching a cellphone. Two way radios are ok. Sort of an inter-resident intercom. The ones I have don't switch from wifi to the sim card reliably so I always use the sim card. The sim cards are from eiotclub and provide 720 MEGAbytes of data. Sim cost is $50 US and has a two year life. I don't think they sell that anymore. They do have 360 MEGAbytes 360 day for $27 US. Do not use for time critical events. Telling the backing up cement truck operator "Stop! Stop! Stop!" May not be heard for a few seconds or a minute, possibly never.

@memayjr Жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Any suggestions on some Zello channels to join?

@W5KJD 24 күн бұрын

You definitely got me very interested in this radio, however in the Amazon link you posted this radio has a lot of bad reviews, I would like to see an update on this radio from you (as I do trust you) if possible before I buy one.

@TheOriginalStevenH Жыл бұрын

I just saw this on Amazon they have a duel sim version as well probably for overseas. Anyway I have a question. When Chris was doing the ZELLO test did he do that test off the phone? or was this using that Handset. I would like to know how the handset sounds on regular radios maybe you can do a jeep adventure with this in the future?

@abysspegasusgaming 7 ай бұрын

I just recently got an old OpenSky digital military/civil service IP radio kit (radio, repeater, RF combiner) (Harris/Tyco brand) and I had a big oof (and jaw-dropping) moment after discovering all the additional stuff that I need get just to use the damned thing! Even if I got the stuff, I would still need to get an expensive license just to even hit the PTT button! Still tempting to get all the rack mount equipment for it, and the radio (with repeater) is nice, but yikes! IP radio might have some faults/limitations, but it sure is a pretty nifty technology! Edit: I should also mention that the radios themselves, even for being small, ARE FREAKING HEAVY!

@oliverw.douglas285 Жыл бұрын

I'm curious how well the radios will work on the cellular network, via the Data SIM Card? If Zello allows 'talk groups', without a repeater, one could in theory have a digital talk group, via Zello, with a cellular data connection. Reminds me of the Nextel PTT Feature. Depending if Zello allows semi-private groups on their network, I see many possibilities for these radios. Thanks for sharing! :)

@memayjr Жыл бұрын

Zello has several options for privacy for channels.

@huf67 Жыл бұрын

Your shirt matches fits perfectly with the picture in the background....😔

@enigma6482 Жыл бұрын

Have you tested to see if a regular shoulder mic that comes with standard radios like the Baofeng will work with these?

@user-fb2dv5mf6q 3 ай бұрын

I have my BF K5 two way to zello and works great

@DimitriVolkmannSY Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Love this channel. I got one of these, how were you able to change the time? Using Vysor (on a Mac), all I can see is a mirror of the device, no additional functionalities. What am I missing?

@TheNotaRubicon Жыл бұрын

You have to pull-down from the top or something, using the mouse, to get into the settings - Its an Android thing

@chrissewell1608 Жыл бұрын

So this is Just like Echolink (on 🐖 radio).... But totally different! Got ya!

@wingrider1004 Жыл бұрын

Could you please post a link where I can purchase that cool 45 degree pencil you used for this video? Many thanks.

@mikeh.9266 Жыл бұрын

thank goodness for that Vysor program.. this damn thing wanted me to toss it up a wall! As randy said, be sure you have a data cable, not a charging cable only. Other then the small as LCD screen, works fairly well.. atleast on WIFI here.

@roberthoffman4713 Жыл бұрын

Cool video. This seems like a cool radio. I would imagine that the ham radio operators or any repeater owners will have a problem with this?

@Outcaste153 Жыл бұрын

Forgot to mention if your running Linux you can access the screen by installing screen copy in the terminal. Connect the radio, run and do your setup.

@ziggyinc Жыл бұрын

I'll give that a try!

@mikesimpson6757 Жыл бұрын

Interesting gadget

@tedgoebel5907 Жыл бұрын

Have you ever considered hand modeling?? I believe you are tops…. in both Sad Ham & non-Sad Ham Spectrums. p.s. -- I caved to the SadHammers & bought a “Purest” BAOFENG GT -5R instead of the handy dandy UV-5R. Confession is good for the soul. Each time while watching your vids, found myself covering my eyes and looking down and shame.

@hyperionsixzeroeight5064 Жыл бұрын

Big Brother loves those phones and apps.

@marshred Жыл бұрын

Very good explanation of what it is and is not.... I just wonder why, when everyone can just use their phone with Zello, that a "radio" was created for this. It can't even work simplex mode!

@TheNotaRubicon Жыл бұрын

Its a much better form factor for using as a radio than using your phone, and if you drop/break it, you wont scream as loud as if you drop/break your phone.

@marshred Жыл бұрын

@@TheNotaRubicon True, it's a cool gadget... I'm just a practical-ist, if I have a phone that does the same thing, I'm not going to carry another item unless it offers some other function the phone does not. But, it is cool, I guess.

@-whackd Жыл бұрын

I have a Chinese ruggedized phone because I work outdoors. Most people like ruggedized cases. They decided to preinstall zello on my phone

@RKingis Жыл бұрын

I'd plan on using one of these type of radios in a delivery kitchen. We tried Zello on our cellphones, but with a dual jet engine, we couldn't hear anything.

@greyshadow9498 Жыл бұрын

We use these for work purposes. They have the advantage of being always "on" Zello, the batteries last forever (I easily get a week out of this particular radio, even more on my TE390), they tend to be more rugged (I have dropped this radio many times with only a few nicks), they are better weather resistant. But most importantly they keep your employees from playing Genshin on it or using it to chat with your mistress. Obviously RF is still the go-to for critical comms, but deployable wifi mesh and LTE networks are on the rise, so this may change for some.

@jlgrant 9 ай бұрын

Question: If you had to do it all again, would you chain HTs for a repeater, or just buy a legit repeater?

@ko4otv43 Жыл бұрын

Pretty cool. Similar to DMR!

@ericwilliams952 Жыл бұрын

More great radioness.

@LA6NPA 7 ай бұрын

OK, so I've seen a bunch of these SIM radios that use the 4G network (if your sim allows it, or else it would need wifi). And, though it'll be completely useless in an emergency, well it does have both 4G and wifi... And some of them, like this, has a removable antenna, which means you can hook it up to a yagi and get pretty good range... So... is it possible to use this as a very long range mobile hotspot? Or say, my camper is basically a faraday cage, can I run a cable out to a yagi and get wifi inside? And what connector is it using for the antenna? Is it sma or proprietary?

@enigma6482 Жыл бұрын

I was literally about to message you and ask you to do a video on Zello/GMRS use.

@foxmulder216 Жыл бұрын

Awesome videos, awesome content. Let me ask, why you believe the world is round? I know you understand skips and bouncing signals off the ionosphere. Just dig a lil deeper. Im not saying that i know, just encouraging you to take a closer look. Cheers.