Yes a live interview with Bob would be great and as always great review Eric.

just ordered myself a k1 great piece of kit covers dmr , repeaters, hotspots. zello ,IRN,echolink , all in one box !! no more carring around half a dozen radios+ a full directory of repeaters . you coulnt ask for more .. love it ..

@abdielortiz316

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry about my question... I went to the website and I Do not find the purchase or buy option ...where did I get one? Thanks in advance.

You didn't disappoint Eric ! As always a great review.... And you got to wake Bob up on the IRN. lol. ;-)

Nice video. I would be interested in learning more about the K1 and other models. Thanks. R

I have a M1DU unit now and like it. The K1 looks even better. However the latest software update killed half of the promiscuous mode, the radio used to hear both timeslots on the repeater (DCI c-bridge type MTR3000 not brandmeister) now only hears the timeslot you started promiscuous mode on. Great video Eric, love the channel. N8EFJ

Nice device, I want one.

Were ypu able to figure out the Radio app to direct program regularfreqs into the radio?

Does the K1 have memory channels and a memory scan function?

Can I use this radio to talk with TG without a hot spot and with out a repeater?

For anyone that has one of these, particularly those in the UK : What is the RF output Power? Is the repeater database accurate for the UK/Europe - or just the US? Can it seamlessly use the mobile data when no repeater available? Can it be configured as a portable hotspot? Can it be configured for encryption (for those that hold a Notice Of Variation from the home office, permitting this) Does it include WiFi as well as mobile data? Can it act as a wireless AP for tethering a laptop to mobile data? I'm so tempted to buy a couple of these, but so many questions as it's a big investment. Any advice from users appreciated.

wow, can zello run on it? 4G? can it operate analog too? no dual band model or vhf? how much is it? power output?

Any word on a dual band version

No 2 meters? They just left out most of the NE where we run 2 meters, 440 machines are very limited so we don't interfere with the USAF over the horizon radar.

So what happens when I'm on dmr and I get a phone call? What about a radio call coming in while I'm on the phone?

Erick why I can’t connect trough my openspot2 ...it hit the hotspot but shows up on the screen the error about color code error...but the parameters in the radio is the same as the hotspot ...I did pt the odd set of -300 but won’t work...my other HD1 works fine but not my Rfinder K1...thanks in Advance de WP4JMV 73s.

Are these radios still available? Looks like the only one left is the K1, and you can't get it in the US. Web-site looks like it hasn't been updated in a while. I'm interested in the K1, but don't want to invest if the company might be going out of business, or can't get US FCC approval if it is still a functioning company...

Is there something like this which will work in Australia? Great video by the way

I'm seeing at 10:26 on screen check boxes for 222mhz, and 144mhz - Is this a tri bander, or just UHF? If it's just UHF why have 144 and 222 in there? Does it also do analog radio? Can it do wideband / narrowband or just one?

vhf/uhf model would be nice

Have you reviewed the Rfinder B1? 73s, de N5DHT

Do you know if these will work with the Verizon network?

Getting closer to a TRBO radio that you can program in the field without a computer, I assume you can do that without cell coverage. Is it type accepted for FRS? By covering the HAM freqs I doubt it. And a removable antenna. I think I heard that FRS is now 2 watts?

@jackspence1126

5 жыл бұрын

FRS requires fixed frequencies and a fixed antenna plus a 2 watt power limit. Short answer no FRS.

IS this phone still getting updates in 2020? How long are they planning on supporting it?

Wat information do you see from a station talking? Qth, name,distance etc. Can't find this in the video.

I need one of these

have you tried this device with Zello?

VERY EXPENSIVE FOR WHAT IT IS, A PHONE.

@HamRadioConcepts

6 жыл бұрын

Well, not a lot of phones out there with an RF transmitter in it, not requiring a codeplug, . Just saying.

good video - im studying for my test - retired fire department i live in west palm beach - i want an RFinder 100% - 73

how to install RFinder? i have runbo k1 but always force close

CAN I USE THE WALKIE TALKIE WITHOUT SIM CARD?

Hi, I liked the video about the rfinder K1. I bought one but I would like you to explain deeply the relationship between the rfinder software and the PTT app. I don´t know if they work together or sepatate. The blue light sometimes stays solid and sometimes blinks. I don´t get it. I can´t make it work properly. PTT button makes two different sounds and they are confusing. CE2NXW Jerardo

What version of Android does this run??

what if you are out where no repeaters are available

What Android version does it run? Kernel 3.18 is EOL and Google was requiring that all SoCs productized in 2017 had to launch with kernel 4.4 or newer.

@salat

6 жыл бұрын

Nevermind - it's Android 6.0.. :(

Can it do Dstar?

Are these even available? Rfinder website says they're waiting on FCC approval. Maybe not required for ham use? Hmm don't know. Asked a couple of questions using the contact us link in late December. Haven't heard back yet. Only real compelling argument to me is the rfinder software the sidestep the code plug issue. Still not so sure about the phone and HT in one box. Might prefer something like a HT that could link to my phone wifi hotspot to use the software...

Whats the price point? VA3 KIL 73s from Canada

Can I use it with a scanner software? I'm a General Class (KM6ARC) and I want to do some 440 ham repeaters, but could benefit from FRS with lay people. My ultimate goal besides those basics is to listen to direct RF DMR and other advanced protocols not through delayed streaming services, but the live RF transmission. Is that possible? I am getting a Uniden BCD536HP for the vehicle eventually, but I need a phone sooner than that and really wanted to go silly with a ham phone. UHF High or Low for me? I totally subscribed.

@HamRadioConcepts

5 жыл бұрын

The dmr and UHF analog on this unit is RF. There wont be an app that can control the RF section in this radio, other than the RFinder app. You can listen to anything in the RF band that this radio covers, but you will have to manually dial in the frequency

Tnx for the video. I just ordered one. 73, kk6gst

Did you ever figure if the battery was bad or is that just the way the new battery is??

If one of these companies making these things would sell just a basic 2m with the bands for 4G for American cell providers beyond AT&T then they might find a greater market than DMR but no 4G. those who only casually operate from time to time would probably prefer to have the data service from their provider over DMR.

@gareth1125

6 жыл бұрын

Check out the T298s and the T320s by Inrico... No DMR but they do have RF.

How does the phone work? Does it use the rubber duck or built-in antenna? Reason for asking, my android is dying, K1 is as cheap as a new phone.

Can this radio be manually programmed? Programming software? Does it do GMRS frequencies as well?

@JosephMassimino

6 жыл бұрын

You can edit each channel on the radio using the touch screen, and i was told that there isn't any programming cable or software for the radio. The only fast way to program it is to pay $12.99 a year, unless he increases his rates, then it could be more. Rfinder app, is not part of the radio, you install it and pay for it.

Hi, Erick I liked your review of the Rfinder K1 UHF. I bought one but the main issue with this radio is that every time you receive a phone call you lose reception after it. The only solution to establish RX is rebooting or turning off and on the radio which is very uncomfortable. Jerardo CE2NXW

@infotech4990

5 жыл бұрын

That's a major issue! Has it been fixed yet?

IF IT WOULD DO VHF/UHF & SMARTPHONE DMR I BUY ONE. DAVID N0ORY

Hi! I see the frequency ranges on UHF. From what I see it will not do the amateur radio band and GMRS. Has this radio ever been able to make this happen by chance? I see it starts at 450? Will it start at the begaining of the 440 amateur band? That is the only thing holding me back. Thanks!

@jackspence1126

5 жыл бұрын

It does use amateur frequencies and is not certifed for GMRs. There are two versions for the UHF splits, and both cover USA 440-449.9.

@jackspence1126

4 жыл бұрын

@Sckarekrow There are two ranges. Mine covers 440-480 MHz, the other is 400-450. It is not certified for GMRS.

Where to purchase this unit?

Will this device fully support all of the android farts sound apps? This will be a huge selling point.

ARE THESE STILL AVAILABLE

Love these radios but damn they are expensive! A couple of options and they are more than a new 7300?!?!?!?!?!

@notsure7874

3 жыл бұрын

They also fit in your hand, and replace your cell phone. You seen the price on the new iphone?

looking for a just a wifi version

Second the Verizon network question and want to see a review on the Tablet.

@darwineddie760

3 жыл бұрын

You prolly dont give a shit but if you are bored like me during the covid times you can stream all of the latest movies and series on instaflixxer. Have been streaming with my gf these days xD

@chaimricardo4267

3 жыл бұрын

@Darwin Eddie Yea, been using instaflixxer for since november myself =)

@dustinpierce2746

3 жыл бұрын

@Darwin Eddie Definitely, I've been watching on InstaFlixxer for years myself =)

@finnreyansh5234

3 жыл бұрын

@Darwin Eddie definitely, I've been watching on InstaFlixxer for since november myself :)

you post em' late in the evening, or morning as it were....

@HamRadioConcepts

6 жыл бұрын

When I have time....HAHA

The only thing that could make this better would be if it was dual band

What about iPhone/Verizon users? That's a pretty large market being ignored!!!

@jamescaperelliiii4620

6 жыл бұрын

First I should say I am an Android guy. Why I am are for reasons not really required for this discussion, but I think one or more of my reasons might crossover here and answer your question. The primary reason is basically because Android can be licensed by many different hardware vendors (within a specified criteria). The iPhone operating system is property of Apple and they simply do not license their operating systems to other hardware manufacturers. I think we saw how long Apple let others build hardware and license the MAC OS years ago (not long). An iPhone and an Android phone are probably 80% the same hardware "under the hood" and thus very similar phones hardware wise. The differences being obviously the look, feel, and function of the operating system, and the hardware tweaks that do set the different phones apart (e.g. camera systems, screens, etc.). So the short answer is I bet they would make one tomorrow if Apple would license their operating system. Like you said the user base is large and is the preference of many. But also like all things Apple I am sure it would take the price point up considerably only in the operating system licensing fees and probably not much if at all in hardware costs. I read somewhere that not too many years ago Google was charging less than $1 per unit for licensing. I am thinking Apple would be a bit more... LOL To your other question I think the phone carrier (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, etc.) would not matter much in this case. Perhaps there might be an issue with Sprint, but that is based on some very dated information stored in my brain. LOL Your Verizon SIM (SIM size?) should function in this device and this device should work on their network, in my opinion. I brought my pure Android phone over to Verizon (previous on AT&T) in 2018 and it is a model they do not sell or support for that matter. Works fine. Now my 2 cents why I would NOT buy this device, though I really want one. I think the phone side of the device is less than spectacular to say the least. The hardware specifications, the camera, and the version of the operating system are probably at best 2015 tech. I am sure you as an iPhone user would be disappointed overall, even if your current iPhone is 3 years old. Additionally it is a single band radio and pointed out elsewhere in these comments having VHF is not only nice it is a necessity in parts of the country. Even a $30 Baofeng radio is dual band. For me this being an everyday device (phone) it is probably a little too bulky, especially in some social and business settings. The RF Finder software and the integrated functionality is the biggest compelling reason to own this device. Hands down if that is your priority it is a very valid reason to own this device in my opinion. I wish RF Finder would license their software and functionality to a quality radio manufacturer. I would love to have a highly capable dual band two way radio that has the RF Finder functionality. Even if that radio did not have cell network capability for database updates etc. imagine if the radio would connect to your existing phone via WiFi or Bluetooth to bring it those capabilities. I think that would be a winner and for much less money overall. In addition you can stay up to date on cell phone tech (which moves more rapidly than two way ham radio) without throwing away your two way every 2 to 5 years.

Does this radio communicate with the baofeng radios?

@rocktruggy03

6 жыл бұрын

TheRoneifrota no. This is a DMR radio. Different in many ways.

@Coffe_3_sweetners

5 жыл бұрын

Surelyit would work with any radio that is within the listed frequency range.

@Rees3901Gmail

5 жыл бұрын

Brewing Shed as casey says very different, DMR is digital voice for 1 thing

@Coffe_3_sweetners

5 жыл бұрын

Having now received my phone I can confirm that providing you buy the correct UHF or VHF version of the device that they do indeed work fairly well with baofeng radio's.

@loctite222ms

5 жыл бұрын

@@rocktruggy03 Doesn't it also do analog FM on uhf? It's a bit discouraging that someone is asking AND getting an wrong answer.

No Eric the best HT or handy talky is the th74 a Kenwood Kenwood has everyone beat that HT Yaesu put out is junk Envy ft-818 I got rid of it it's no different then my 817 except for one Watt big deal Yaesu is going downhill when Kenwood comes out with something you better believe it's going to be good just like your 590 s that's my story I'm sticking to it

I just ordered the RF Finder K-1 for UHF DMR/Analog, with 4GLTE Smartphone. I have for a few months an Anytone 868 HT dual band DMR/Analog, HT, but I like this better all-in-one, and I might get off my Android Samsung Galaxy Note 8, maybe as a sale to a dealer to recoup some of it's cost. I have used a CSI-CS 800 dual band DMR/Analog mobile, which was hard to program, and when I sold it back to my local NYC area dealer, adjusted for a lower price. I also had a well made UHF DMR/Analog, Hytera HT from Gigaparts for a while, so I am experienced with DMR mode. I also started with various D-STAR, I Comm and Kenwood, and Yaesu Fusion models, but left those modes a while ago because of lack of activity in the areas of NYC and Florida, which I have been operating in.

wqar833 This radio RFinder K1 User Manual has to be the smallest manual I have ever had. Trying to use it. I had to get a magnifier to try to read the small font print. This has to be the most complex radio I have ever bought. Such what size of the two mini Scan-disk and one just a bit larger under the battery as in what size 10gb or much larger 64gb or larger. There is much to say about there 'FACEBOOK' users, as I have never and will never use any kind of site like this ever. There are so many things that I do not care for or like, the number one thing is the User Manual. In all my years in the Ham Radio service, I have got a Step By Step User Manual as like my Kenwood D-74A, now if you compare manuals the Knwd D-74A has it hands down for sure. I'm totally lost as to what to do next with this RFinder K-1 radio, and another thing which cellular service do I get????? I know I going off the track but I'm venting a bit over the hill.

I think you forgot to say that there is a yearly fee for using the main feature of the radio. Rfinder app costs $12.99 to use with the radio, it is not part of the radio. I also had trouble getting the cell internet access to work in the AT&T store., and I'm waiting for Robert to respond to email, since the person who answers the phone said that there was an issue with AT&T, but he didn't know what it was and to write an email to Rob. I did see an app for FM radio, but I could not get even one radio station to be heard, i scanned up and down the FM band, and heard only static. I'm just about getting tired of all the surprises with this radio. It's made pretty well, but that's where it ends. It will be a while ,and a few bucks before I get to use the radio. Robert figured a way to get yearly money from every radio sold. The radio is half of what it is without tyh Rfinder app., and maybe even less, since there is no programming cable for it, so how do you get around the fee to find repeaters? You can't, pay Robert his money for the life of the radio, or send it back. He should have explained the hidden costs of owning the radio. I was told that the phone had 32gb of memory, but it looks more like 2 gb, since without me doping much to it, it is using 1.1Gb of memory, and has 776 Mb left. There is no way that phone will have 32gb in it unless I install it myself.

@HamRadioConcepts

6 жыл бұрын

Well, the app isnt monthly, $12.99 a year.. thats only $1 a month roughly. I get it tho.

@JosephMassimino

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's not the money as much as it was a surprise that there is a fee to use the radio. Why wasn't he upfront about it when he talked to me about how the radio worked? I still have not heard from him about why my AT&T cell internet won't work. AT&T said that all the settings were correct for what they do. So I won't get this phone fully working until Robert responds to me request for help.

@HamRadioConcepts

6 жыл бұрын

I'm using AT&T right now, no problem. This is what you will probably have to do. Log into your account and enter the IMEI of another phone that you know, onto your account. For instance, My cell account at AT&T thinks it is an Iphone 6S, AT&T doesnt care what it is, the SIM card works in any unlocked phone, but the IMEI of this phone is unrecognized.

@JosephMassimino

6 жыл бұрын

It was the idot in the AT&T store who took my setting off of AT&T broadband, and put it on Cingular. I put it back and the internet came right up.

@goldeecollings3123

6 жыл бұрын

See my listing With the same problems that you have an even more.

what is the price for this unit.RAMON PORT ST LUCIE

Do you need a license to use DMR?

@HamRadioConcepts

6 жыл бұрын

Yes.. Its still amateur radio, just digital not analog

@JosephMassimino

6 жыл бұрын

Only if you use Amateur Radio repeaters, if you use it on your companies repeaters, you are covered by their license for a business band repeater. the main feature of the radio is for Amateur Radio, it will lose all it main attraction once you put it on a business band repeater, or if you are an amateur, if you ever stop paying te yearly fee to use Rfinder to find repeaters.

It seems to me that the new dmr is turning into just a cell phone.

Will it work on Tmobile?

@JosephMassimino

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, Tmobile and AT&T use GSM, so they are the two companies that you can use this radio with.

@Pops_607

6 жыл бұрын

Joseph Massimino wow only took a month lol

@JosephMassimino

6 жыл бұрын

If icom made a radio and charged you 6,7, or $800 for it, and then a fee to use it every year. How many people would buy it, especially if they gave you no heads up before you bought it? It's not the money as much as it was a surprise to find out after I owned it.

@JosephMassimino

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, it should, they are both GSM cell companies.

His webpage is so silly I cannot navagate it. It'a like a Psychedelic Acid Trip. Damn

"constantly got updates" Yet it uses the very old Android 6.0 OS.

@rogerschmid8612

4 жыл бұрын

which isnt a killer so far, i used to use an mate 7 with 4.4.4 worked like a charm, no fussle arround to trick out powermanagement for voip .. it just works as it should be, and batery consumption is less than some latest update to android 6

Will this work with Cricket Wireless because AT&T bought cricket

@jessica45qt1

5 жыл бұрын

No it it will not work as even though they borrow the att&t towers it will not work do to it is a MVNO. Currently in usa it will operate on AT&T and T-Mobile and they have been trying to get it to work with Sprint and verizon on another model they are working on

I had one...... Never worked properly so was a waste of 600 UKP!!

I think its funny that you bash those cheap DMR Smartphones that come out of China.... The RFinder is made by Runbo (who sells the same thing for half price)... Just saying

$799... :-o

11w5151? This is got to be the worst User Manual I have ever used. The first thing is the size of the font it's got to be #4/5 as you half to use a magnifying glass to read the very small print. Then there is no 'How to set the K1 up. There is nothing in the User Manual on anything to do with the setup. For my hard earned money, this was a BAD buy as there is nothing telling you how to set up the k1 for use in today's world. If you want more buy one and you'll see what I'm talking all about.....

@HamRadioConcepts

5 жыл бұрын

What are you wanting to set up? The RFinder App? Its pretty standalone once you enter your callsign and personal info.

While I like the concept behind it, I will not buy this radio, or in any way support the business, snce I cannot even see if he has my repeater listed on his site without my permission without a subscription.

@TWX1138

6 жыл бұрын

I'm confused. Are you stating that he needs your permission to list your repeater, or are you saying that you can't see his content without paying for a subscription, or some combination of these?

@MatthewN8OHU

6 жыл бұрын

Repeater trustees should have the right to decide what sites list their repeaters, and the basic information about a repeater should be searchable without registration; those are two problems I have with RFinder. The other is that it's well known, or should be, that they have engaged in website scraping to acquire information (some trustees have deliberately posted inaccurate information on another site to prove this), so the claims that they are the most accurate and up to date is untrue.

@TWX1138

6 жыл бұрын

Why should repeater trustees have that right? Doesn't that essentially run contrary to amateur radio having been established for open, public communication? Aren't repeaters on the amateur bands free for anyone licensed for those bands to use? Amateur radio is not for your private person to person communications, it's for open communications. Literally anyone is allowed to listen in, and anyone licensed is allowed to participate. If you want private communications then either purchase licensing for some non-amateur spectrum or subscribe to some other service that has purchased such spectrum.

@MatthewN8OHU

6 жыл бұрын

FCC rules do allow a repeater trustee to restrict usage of a specific repeater to a group of specific users, though there are many more repeaters that are open than are classified as closed. If you don't like that, get the FCC to ban closed repeaters.

@TWX1138

6 жыл бұрын

Sure. And if I don't have the codes to activate the repeater, then it's just spectrum, same as any other operator. If anything those whom operate closed repeaters should want the frequencies published so that when they're listed as repeaters other operators don't those frequencies for simplex communication. The repeater trustee does now "own" the spectrum, they're entitled to use it same as anyone else.