Wow, I also think that is going to be great for people that are still stuck to their phones and maybe have not gotten into uhf/vhf radios yet. I think this would be a great way for them to test it out, and kind of get their feet wet.
What would be cool is if it had bluetooth. You could put it where you get the best signal, like in an up stairs window or something, and use your cell phone in the interior of the house or building.
No good Ben. While BT can have a 100 meter LOS range, the BT chips used in cell phones all operate in the lowest power class. Range is 10 meters LOS, more typically 5 meters in a home with walls.
@@lyfandethbut even Bluetooth just to get rid of needing to plug it into your phone. You would then also need a battery, so maybe it's not super practical, but with open source, I'm sure it could be done fairly easily!
@@lyfandethI regularly get 10-20 meters of range through walls/floors on my BT devices connected to my cell phone, and in open air I often get 40-50 yards (walking away from where I set my phone down for example). BT headphone and keyboard range often waaaaaay outperforms the listed ability.
If they did something like this for 900mhz, having a license free option like this would be a super nice entry level device, and could make for a power house comms solution on a cheap tablet between that and the Meshtastic app.
Why do people obsess so hard over license free? A technician license is not hard to get and then you're not jammed into a tiny slice of unlicensed space with everyone else
@@kennylyons2835 well, for one thing plenty of applications don't make much sense without encryption and we can't use encryption with our Amateur tickets.
get cutters with lead catchers... (it's a little springy thing that keeps the leads from flying off when you cut) Expensive name brand is about $30 [KNIPEX - 78 13 125 Tools - Electronics Super-Knips, INOX Steel, Multi-Component (7813125), 5-Inch with Lead Catcher] cheaper ones are about $20 [Xuron - 2175F Maxi-Shear Flush Cutter - Lead Retainer]
Looks fun & cool. As a total newbie to all this Ham nerd stuff; some pointing to the tools would be great.! (The soldering gun, flux type?, etc). Thx 🙏
Great stuff. Would be good to use bluetooth and to attach magnetically to the back of the phone but not sure is affects the radio. I think I need to get one one built.
I am really excited about this "kit" and can't wait to build one, but it seems like it will be very difficult to build one for $35. I'm going to try to get hams from my club interested in a group buy so we can order parts in quantity. Even then it might be tough. If anyone has ordered parts for a single build or in quantity I'd be interested to know what it actually cost.
I’m really looking forward to the inventors talk at the January RARS meeting! Since it’s all open source I’m looking forward to other clever people figuring out new uses of the hardware. It’s going to be a game changer all over again, I think, when we’ve got good Linux support for it. And since it’s got an ESP32, it might be useful with no wired connection to a phone at all… acting as a standalone APRS node. Also since it’s got an ESP32, there’s potential for firmware that connects to mobile devices over Bluetooth… which would open up iPhone applications. This thing could be Meshtastic for grown ups.
If only I was better at some of this. Being able to add some HF capabilities or versions would be so cool even if was just single band. Add the ability to interface with WOAD or JS8call.
I wonder if with the software we could add some digital modes to it. Could you use this as a DMR radio down the road? That would be really cool for me. I know there are android based DMR radios, this seems like a good next step.
@@wahyutriwibowo1803 It already is just an SDR for your phone. I am asking if we could add DMR, C4FM, D-Star and maybe others to the app. Let the SDR transmit encoded with different digital modes
Does the phone continue to work, over riding the radio, should you receive a phone call ? Also, must you have an active carrier, or can you use this with an old phone ?
My only complaint is the designer chose usbc instead of just connecting it with bluetooth to phone so you can just put the radio device on your belt clip or car cupholder and not have it on the back of the phone, maybe we need to send them an email to integrate blue tooth. And also offer 900 megaherts ao non hams can use it on gmrs
It’s open source and this is a first revision. You could activate Bluetooth if you were so inclined. I think it’s naive to think the creator doesn’t consider these future upgrades.
Oh damn... And if you have solar chargers then you might be able to use this in power outage conditions too! Just hoping noone would try to hunt down to take away my equipment under such conditions either to build a local communication monopoly to bolster their strength as the local warlord 🤔😂
It has potential, but I think he needs to work on it some more. I don’t use Android anymore. Not really an IPHONE man , but it does seem to hold up better. And yes I have had MANY ANDROID’s over the years.
When you were cutting the pins with the side cutters even your camera was squinting so as not to get the pins in the lens. 😆
Fill the nook of your cutters with silicone. Let it dry and cut it down the center with a razor to make a built in shrapnel catcher.
The future potential of this is amazing. Can't wait see where it is 5 years from now.
Yes!
Are those diagonal cutters California compliant?
Wow, I also think that is going to be great for people that are still stuck to their phones and maybe have not gotten into uhf/vhf radios yet. I think this would be a great way for them to test it out, and kind of get their feet wet.
What would be cool is if it had bluetooth. You could put it where you get the best signal, like in an up stairs window or something, and use your cell phone in the interior of the house or building.
No good Ben. While BT can have a 100 meter LOS range, the BT chips used in cell phones all operate in the lowest power class. Range is 10 meters LOS, more typically 5 meters in a home with walls.
@@lyfandethbut even Bluetooth just to get rid of needing to plug it into your phone. You would then also need a battery, so maybe it's not super practical, but with open source, I'm sure it could be done fairly easily!
This esp32 dev board actually has BT on board, and wifi :)
In your example, using the WiFi would be a better option and it’s entirely possible with this project!
@@lyfandethI regularly get 10-20 meters of range through walls/floors on my BT devices connected to my cell phone, and in open air I often get 40-50 yards (walking away from where I set my phone down for example).
BT headphone and keyboard range often waaaaaay outperforms the listed ability.
Videos like this are why I subscribe
Why thank you!
I got one built already. For basic 2m communication it works. Out put is only about 1w or 30db so more of a neat project then anything.
Thanks for the soldering tutorial and this is a cool idea to adapt existing tech to make it cheap and easy.
Glad you liked it!
If they did something like this for 900mhz, having a license free option like this would be a super nice entry level device, and could make for a power house comms solution on a cheap tablet between that and the Meshtastic app.
That would be meshtastic
@@texasfrontiersman8245 Yeah, but I am talking for voice
It would be dope though if it did voice and Meshtastic all in one
Why do people obsess so hard over license free? A technician license is not hard to get and then you're not jammed into a tiny slice of unlicensed space with everyone else
@@kennylyons2835 well, for one thing plenty of applications don't make much sense without encryption and we can't use encryption with our Amateur tickets.
Wish I didn’t have to buy 5 pcb’s at a time. Can’t wait till someone’s selling kits! I’ll pay a premium to have all the parts to build one one bag!
get cutters with lead catchers... (it's a little springy thing that keeps the leads from flying off when you cut) Expensive name brand is about $30 [KNIPEX - 78 13 125 Tools - Electronics Super-Knips, INOX Steel, Multi-Component (7813125), 5-Inch with Lead Catcher] cheaper ones are about $20 [Xuron - 2175F Maxi-Shear Flush Cutter - Lead Retainer]
It would really be nice if they would set one up that works 70 CM or even gmrs
I assume that is all possible in time.
He does have plans for that, but this is a really fresh project.
GMRS would be tough because those radios need to be type accepted. I don't picture a DIY kit like this meeting type acceptance.
This RF modules are available in UHF 400-480 MHz version. I would like 1296 MHz but seems it is not available.
@@cfisupply 70 CM does cover the gmrs frequencies so why would it need a type acceptance
Looks fun & cool. As a total newbie to all this Ham nerd stuff; some pointing to the tools would be great.! (The soldering gun, flux type?, etc). Thx 🙏
First thing I would do is build an (approx) 20 watt amp to sit in there.. Probably build my own board for that! Cool device
Love the music choices!
I was hoping you would do a video on this. Very interesting device!
That would be super awesome for Foxhunting!
Good to see that ham radio is slowly heading towards this direction. I wonder if there’s an FT8 Transceiver for iOS?
This is really neat! Not a bad little project to do. Thanks for sharing it!
Videos like this are why I subscribe :-)
Thank you!
I did something like this with rtl sdr last year but this is fun !
Rtl-sdr is rx only though.
@@HamRadioCrashCourse correct ! This way cooler
Great stuff. Would be good to use bluetooth and to attach magnetically to the back of the phone but not sure is affects the radio. I think I need to get one one built.
I am really excited about this "kit" and can't wait to build one, but it seems like it will be very difficult to build one for $35. I'm going to try to get hams from my club interested in a group buy so we can order parts in quantity. Even then it might be tough. If anyone has ordered parts for a single build or in quantity I'd be interested to know what it actually cost.
i like using sdr+ and an rtl sdr on my phone for listening to radio.
looks fun. might just have to dust off the bench and do this.
Is this video unlisted? It doesn't show up in my sub feed or on your channel, I just found it on the discord. Thanks for the videos as always!
Yes. It wasn’t supposed to go yet. Where is it on discord?
It would be really cool if they came out with a dual band version!
The dwindling length of solder at the end was really anxiety-inducing! You should definitely value your fingers more.
Nah. I don’t think I’ve burnt myself that way more than two times.
How much does this affect the phone's battery life? Curious how many hours you can have it on just listening.
Do you think we can add an espresso and kitchenaid module to it?
🤣
Do they have other modules that are in the lower range?
That's neat ! wonder if the FW can be uploaded from the phone directly without the need for a PC
Hello from DES MOINES. Shout out to my east siders … you know who you are.
Looks like a fun project. 😊
I’m really looking forward to the inventors talk at the January RARS meeting!
Since it’s all open source I’m looking forward to other clever people figuring out new uses of the hardware. It’s going to be a game changer all over again, I think, when we’ve got good Linux support for it.
And since it’s got an ESP32, it might be useful with no wired connection to a phone at all… acting as a standalone APRS node.
Also since it’s got an ESP32, there’s potential for firmware that connects to mobile devices over Bluetooth… which would open up iPhone applications.
This thing could be Meshtastic for grown ups.
Yes! It has WiFi and Bluetooth!
Is the RF module limited to VHF only, or is the software the thing limiting it?
If only I was better at some of this. Being able to add some HF capabilities or versions would be so cool even if was just single band. Add the ability to interface with WOAD or JS8call.
Wot range does this have
I see that the caps and L's are mounted already. Does JLCPCB already mount that parts?
Could you 3d print a phone case to incorporate the phone with out the tape?
Are you asking me specifically? Or the collective we? I’m not a great hand at 3d modeling.
I would like to purchase one that is already built
I wonder if with the software we could add some digital modes to it. Could you use this as a DMR radio down the road? That would be really cool for me. I know there are android based DMR radios, this seems like a good next step.
So basically a transceiver SDR (Software Defined Radio) ?
@@wahyutriwibowo1803 It already is just an SDR for your phone. I am asking if we could add DMR, C4FM, D-Star and maybe others to the app. Let the SDR transmit encoded with different digital modes
I have an android computer built into my jeep wrangler JL could I connect this full time for APRS and SMSing on 144.39?
It doesn’t do full APRS yet. Just simple messages, but yes, you could use this in a Jeep.
Does the software support adding PL's and such for repeaters?
Yes
Could this possibly make it easier to intercept communications?
Good job!
That is a neet trick and something to look into ... thanks ... 73's to you ...
Cool project!
I would like to buy this as a prebuilt device! Is it, or something like it, being sold completely premade?
Not that I know of. It’s a very new project, so things will likely change.
Very cool!
Very Interesting 73's
Awesome! Great innovation 👍🙂73 from DL
Er det muligt at købe alle elementer, et samlet sted. ( DK speak).
Cellphones are killing ham radio. 😂 Great video
True
They also said video would kill radio, yet here we are
This is cool!
Would be cool to use the RDA1846S or the SA868S (2W 70cm) instead. Do you think it'll run 70cm with the software?
Where do I get my hand on one, very nice
Would be nice if there was an iPhone version of the software. I don't have any Androids.
its so painful to wait my parts and pcb to arrive :D
LOL have everything but the PCB right now. uugh!
Very interesting indeed!
Where can I find the PCB?
On the website I linked.
I see an all one package for winlink
Thanks for the video
Does the phone continue to work, over riding the radio, should you receive a phone call ?
Also, must you have an active carrier, or can you use this with an old phone ?
The phone continues to function as normal. You can use a device without phone connection. The radio does not use the internet or cellphone network.
@@HamRadioCrashCourse
Good to know !
Perhaps this will help keep some Cell Phones out of the land fills !
Cool....!
👍😉
someone should make an APRS decoder with that bad larry
Possibly an ignorant question, but how is this better than just using an RTL-SDR and an OTG adapter?
Rtl-sdr is a receiver.
Thank you! I knew it had to be a bone-head obvious thing. :)
Would be nice just to have an app and bluetooth-controlled mobile radio.
My only complaint is the designer chose usbc instead of just connecting it with bluetooth to phone so you can just put the radio device on your belt clip or car cupholder and not have it on the back of the phone, maybe we need to send them an email to integrate blue tooth. And also offer 900 megaherts ao non hams can use it on gmrs
It’s open source and this is a first revision. You could activate Bluetooth if you were so inclined. I think it’s naive to think the creator doesn’t consider these future upgrades.
This gives me ATAK ideas...
Oh damn... And if you have solar chargers then you might be able to use this in power outage conditions too! Just hoping noone would try to hunt down to take away my equipment under such conditions either to build a local communication monopoly to bolster their strength as the local warlord 🤔😂
I would buy this if somebody would build it. I am legally blind. I think this is bad ass.
I would think using it with a tablet, keep the phone for regular comms 😃
Looks like there is a gmsr for that
It has potential, but I think he needs to work on it some more. I don’t use Android anymore. Not really an IPHONE man , but it does seem to hold up better. And yes I have had MANY ANDROID’s over the years.
It’s literally an open source project. Feel free to start working on it yourself. 👍
Patrol your porch like you own it.
SDRangel has software for Android phones to use with an sdr
This device is open source and transmits.
This would be cool and all. But if I could just buy the device whole and then just flash firmware, I would be getting one.
I’m sure it will get there.
Josh, did you steal the music for this video from a mid-1980s straight to video sci-fi or ninja movie? 😀
Great!!!
Now you have a radio stuck to your phone and no way to charge it.. the USB thingie is stuck .. 😆
You’ll put your eye 👁️ out. 😉😂🤣
I spy a boox Palma!
Indeed it is! Not the best for ham radio though as it doesn’t have a gps, so getting it time is a hassle.
SWEET
Yet another device under the mistaken impression that SMA is suitable as an antenna connector. It makes me a sad (retired) EE.
turn your head and snip! 😂
Duuuuude. That is tits! I love it.
Thanks mate!
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Not all Android phones are USB-C.
Use an adapter.
Weird lil kit
B/S $35 MORE LIKE MORE THEN $100. WHY B/S TO PEOPLE
Because costs go up when demand rises?
日本では,休眠バンド化した2m FMのために,こんな投資はしない.