I have one problem with all these reviews. Everyone say it have VHF and UHF radio, but this information is useless when nobody mention the frequency ranges it can cover. This is important. Another thing, is this radio programmable to use restricted channels/frequencies used by authorities. This is a working phone and a feature like that could be useful for someone working as security or police or even rescuer, and for transmitting on these channels when there is absolute need of emergency. Radio for talking with family and friends on trip is fine but useless in everyday use unless you can call help or something in emergency situations where a phone wont do the job.
Legal frequencies vary by country, in the United States technically these are illegal to be used on frequencies that do not require an FCC license because of the transmit power and having a removable antenna. There are ways of making it grey market to use in the United States but you have to go by where you live what frequencies you can transmit on.
You are right, but the android radio has a range between 87 mhz and 108 mhz. I have the exact app from the video, which is from the android (operating system)
@@Damian-v3h7o I have the phone, still trying to figure out why having this radio can be useful. I did not find a single use for it. Sorry to the enthusiasts, but the radio is just something you will never use even if you bought this phone because of this feature. It dont cover the frequencies your friends will be using and it is extremely limited. Maybe if I travel to mountain area I will be bale to contact TOPR helicopter, but these frequencies are not standard frequencies where I live nor where i travel.
I can't speak as well for the US, but here in the UK radio bands are restricted and licenses are (in a lot of cases) required for their use. This is actually one reason I'm considering this phone-it supports the frequencies i currently use with my business radios which is rare with them being under strict license requirements. The Amazon listing does specify the frequencies this phone uses: UHF Band: 400MHz-480MHz, with an operating range of 0-22KM VHF Band: 136MHz-174MHz, with an operating range of 0-30KM. It does concern me though that Ulefone doesn’t include a warning about checking local laws on their product pages. In the UK, using frequencies outside the 446.0-446.2 MHz range or exceeding 0.5W of power (with the Ulefone maxing out at 4W) for 2 way radios would violate Ofcom regulations (www.radiotrader.co.uk/news/do-i-need-a-licence-for-a-two-way-radio.htm). Similarly, in the US, frequencies for license-free radios like Family Radio Service (FRS) operate in the 462-467 MHz range, with a power limit of 2W. Multi-Use Radio Service (MURS) operates in the 151-154 MHz VHF range, but again, it’s limited to 2W. Anything higher or on different bands, like General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS), requires a license. (www.rcscommunications.com/which-two-way-radios-require-a-license/). As for the use of this device by emergency services personnel, that’s something for them to evaluate in consultation with the manufacturer. Police and emergency services use highly specialized, secure communication systems, and budget consumer-grade radios are unlikely to meet those requirements (at least in the UK). Security guards, on the other hand, typically use licensed but public frequencies so could easily without modification. The frequencies i have licenses for are in the same bands as many security firms use. Regarding personal emergency use, broadcasting on restricted channels, such as those used by emergency services, is illegal in both the US and the UK. In the UK, it’s also illegal to listen to those frequencies. Using this phone to access those channels would not only be illegal but also very disruptive to emergency services, which operate on busy, mission-critical frequencies. Even aside from the legal implications, interfering with these channels could endanger lives. In an emergency, you should always contact emergency services directly through 999/911 (or your relevant local number). It might be useful for mountain rescue but i can't find any good information on that - Police, Ambulance or fire though are definitely a no-go. That said, the radio function on this phone could still be useful as a contact method to a ‘base station.’ For example, if you're hiking, you could have a friend or relative with a second radio at your starting point (in an area with a good phone signal) so they can contact emergency services for you if needed. For someone like me-an avid hiker and someone who uses business radios-these radios can be very helpful, even with the legal restrictions. But it's important to note that misuse of these frequencies can land you in serious legal trouble.
You're really sure your knowledge about the walkie talkie side. VHF and UHF have similar range. VHF has benefits of penetrating through trees. UHF has benefits of bouncing between buildings. Your range it's only going to be as far as your visual horizon. Audio quality is not going to change in between.
@@NikolayTanev Thank you. One last question: what cell service do you use? Are you in the USA or elsewhere? I'm sick of Samsung's shit and want to break away and I think this might be the phone for me but am not sure how well it will work on Verizon Wireless.
I’m in Europe, and the phone works well here. You can check the specs on Ulefone’s website to see if it works with Verizon. According to their site, it should be compatible with Verizon Wireless. 👍
never known a Mobile phone to become a Walkie-Talkie,Do like the charger for it also for the Ulefone Armor 26 Ultra,Also trying to see the difference out of the two Mobiles
my only problem with these phones is their repairability. I know they are supposed to be durable, but what happens if it needs opening up? Can you actually do it without destroying it in the process?
I feel like the screen not look like AMOLED, I see some darker area around the 4 edges and front camera, also the contract is not high too! These phone I think also use IPS LCD because it's more durable and cheaper to replace.
And you know, my feeling about the screen is right, it's IPS LCD, I read it on their home page. These phone almost not use AMOLED screen to ensure the screen life.
Hello . Do you need to have two walkie talkie phones so it could work ??? Or you can have a transceiver ??? Also does the radio is working without wifi??? Thank you
You can use it with other conventional walkie talkies, you just have to add the frequency. Yes the radio dosent require wifi or earphones cable like some other phones, it has built in antenna.
For me the WalktyTalky is very important. Can it work with shift mode? ie: Receive one frequency but transmit with another frequency? This is important to work with relay stations.
Do NOT buy this if you are in or going to Australia. They just turned off 3G and they do not allow this one on the networks here because it does not support mmwave in 5G and because it doesn't connect via VoLTE by default. (Ask me how I know). Weirdly enough both the armor 10 5G and 11 5G work fine here.
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Got me with the intro, this phone is real Juggernaut 👍 🔥🔥🔥
I thought after Casio G'zOne Commando, phone manufacturers stopped manufacturing rugged phones. But now, I'm mistaken 😂
Thank you you reviews Ulefone Armor 26 Ultra walki Talki
I expect my own to arrive tomorrow. Didn't go for Walkie Talkie version though. Thought it extremely unlikely that I would ever use it
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So how's the experience? Is the user experience good?
Love your accent 😊 great review
Tank have a similar version with a 100cm projector. What we really need is a phone with a Gieger counter! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
That's a great idea.
I have one problem with all these reviews. Everyone say it have VHF and UHF radio, but this information is useless when nobody mention the frequency ranges it can cover. This is important. Another thing, is this radio programmable to use restricted channels/frequencies used by authorities. This is a working phone and a feature like that could be useful for someone working as security or police or even rescuer, and for transmitting on these channels when there is absolute need of emergency. Radio for talking with family and friends on trip is fine but useless in everyday use unless you can call help or something in emergency situations where a phone wont do the job.
Legal frequencies vary by country, in the United States technically these are illegal to be used on frequencies that do not require an FCC license because of the transmit power and having a removable antenna.
There are ways of making it grey market to use in the United States but you have to go by where you live what frequencies you can transmit on.
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You are right, but the android radio has a range between 87 mhz and 108 mhz. I have the exact app from the video, which is from the android (operating system)
@@Damian-v3h7o I have the phone, still trying to figure out why having this radio can be useful. I did not find a single use for it. Sorry to the enthusiasts, but the radio is just something you will never use even if you bought this phone because of this feature. It dont cover the frequencies your friends will be using and it is extremely limited. Maybe if I travel to mountain area I will be bale to contact TOPR helicopter, but these frequencies are not standard frequencies where I live nor where i travel.
I can't speak as well for the US, but here in the UK radio bands are restricted and licenses are (in a lot of cases) required for their use. This is actually one reason I'm considering this phone-it supports the frequencies i currently use with my business radios which is rare with them being under strict license requirements.
The Amazon listing does specify the frequencies this phone uses:
UHF Band: 400MHz-480MHz, with an operating range of 0-22KM
VHF Band: 136MHz-174MHz, with an operating range of 0-30KM.
It does concern me though that Ulefone doesn’t include a warning about checking local laws on their product pages. In the UK, using frequencies outside the 446.0-446.2 MHz range or exceeding 0.5W of power (with the Ulefone maxing out at 4W) for 2 way radios would violate Ofcom regulations (www.radiotrader.co.uk/news/do-i-need-a-licence-for-a-two-way-radio.htm).
Similarly, in the US, frequencies for license-free radios like Family Radio Service (FRS) operate in the 462-467 MHz range, with a power limit of 2W. Multi-Use Radio Service (MURS) operates in the 151-154 MHz VHF range, but again, it’s limited to 2W. Anything higher or on different bands, like General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS), requires a license. (www.rcscommunications.com/which-two-way-radios-require-a-license/).
As for the use of this device by emergency services personnel, that’s something for them to evaluate in consultation with the manufacturer. Police and emergency services use highly specialized, secure communication systems, and budget consumer-grade radios are unlikely to meet those requirements (at least in the UK). Security guards, on the other hand, typically use licensed but public frequencies so could easily without modification. The frequencies i have licenses for are in the same bands as many security firms use.
Regarding personal emergency use, broadcasting on restricted channels, such as those used by emergency services, is illegal in both the US and the UK. In the UK, it’s also illegal to listen to those frequencies. Using this phone to access those channels would not only be illegal but also very disruptive to emergency services, which operate on busy, mission-critical frequencies. Even aside from the legal implications, interfering with these channels could endanger lives. In an emergency, you should always contact emergency services directly through 999/911 (or your relevant local number). It might be useful for mountain rescue but i can't find any good information on that - Police, Ambulance or fire though are definitely a no-go.
That said, the radio function on this phone could still be useful as a contact method to a ‘base station.’ For example, if you're hiking, you could have a friend or relative with a second radio at your starting point (in an area with a good phone signal) so they can contact emergency services for you if needed.
For someone like me-an avid hiker and someone who uses business radios-these radios can be very helpful, even with the legal restrictions. But it's important to note that misuse of these frequencies can land you in serious legal trouble.
Has POC button for Zello ?
You're really sure your knowledge about the walkie talkie side. VHF and UHF have similar range. VHF has benefits of penetrating through trees. UHF has benefits of bouncing between buildings. Your range it's only going to be as far as your visual horizon. Audio quality is not going to change in between.
Also like the Camera on it with the wire lead,Still trying to find out more before ordering it next week
Hi Nikolay , super !
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PS: is the IR blaster easy to use?
Super easy it's an app. 👍
@@NikolayTanev how about mobile hotspot?
Can it do that too?
Yes, it supports Mobile Hotspot. 👍
@@NikolayTanev Thank you.
One last question: what cell service do you use? Are you in the USA or elsewhere?
I'm sick of Samsung's shit and want to break away and I think this might be the phone for me but am not sure how well it will work on Verizon Wireless.
I’m in Europe, and the phone works well here. You can check the specs on Ulefone’s website to see if it works with Verizon. According to their site, it should be compatible with Verizon Wireless. 👍
Is the screen of this smartphone strong and rugged and does not need screen protector?
never known a Mobile phone to become a Walkie-Talkie,Do like the charger for it also for the Ulefone Armor 26 Ultra,Also trying to see the difference out of the two Mobiles
Just bought one, does anybody make skins for them yet?
I think it's best for camping, researching in remote forest or cave as wle
is the GPS any better on this than a regular smart phone?
To be fair it's far cheaper than a iphone 15 pro max/Samsung Galaxy s24 ultra I mean the ulefone armor 26 ultra cost 650$ so I wouldn't complain much
Do the antennas make the phone get better cell reception?
my only problem with these phones is their repairability. I know they are supposed to be durable, but what happens if it needs opening up? Can you actually do it without destroying it in the process?
I feel like the screen not look like AMOLED, I see some darker area around the 4 edges and front camera, also the contract is not high too! These phone I think also use IPS LCD because it's more durable and cheaper to replace.
And you know, my feeling about the screen is right, it's IPS LCD, I read it on their home page. These phone almost not use AMOLED screen to ensure the screen life.
Not sure whay people would want to buy non walkie talkie version when they cost the same.
Walkie Talkie version is showing as $250 AUD (50%) more expensive for me on AliExpress
Bro, test video stabilization.
Hello . Do you need to have two walkie talkie phones so it could work ??? Or you can have a transceiver ??? Also does the radio is working without wifi??? Thank you
You can use it with other conventional walkie talkies, you just have to add the frequency. Yes the radio dosent require wifi or earphones cable like some other phones, it has built in antenna.
@@NikolayTanev thank you so much . Also from where can I buy the cable for reverse charging ??? And which Motorola walkie talkie are you using ?
For me the WalktyTalky is very important. Can it work with shift mode? ie: Receive one frequency but transmit with another frequency? This is important to work with relay stations.
Do NOT buy this if you are in or going to Australia. They just turned off 3G and they do not allow this one on the networks here because it does not support mmwave in 5G and because it doesn't connect via VoLTE by default. (Ask me how I know). Weirdly enough both the armor 10 5G and 11 5G work fine here.
How can you buy this phone?
give thIs mobile phone 100000 watts battery and a stronger lamp,like tank pro mobile have also 32 or 64 gig ram and rds radio with dab+
What are you doing with your phone that requires 64GB of RAM?