WRAK968 Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 So, checking out facebook when an ad poped up for the PowerTalkieX as a family emergency communications device. Heres the link to it : https://preparedhero.com/products/powertalkiex?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=powertalkiex&fbclid=IwAR3nSv3JEPDBSZxQcoKo1s2gwKoiMBEeNnlrRGFduSrkhv6sTRTcfA63MlcNow, I have a couple of issues with this product and I haven't even bought it yet. First is that the company is taking advantage of the pandemic as in the ad it mentions that many utility workers are now sick and soon the infrastructure will fail. Causing fear to sell your product doesn't sit well with me. My second issue is that the ad's and even their page is somewhat deceitful. For instance, in the facebook ad, they claim the radios are packed with the latest digital tech and that using digital signals reduces interference over long distances. In the specs it says they are standard FM. Another thing it said was that it transmitted a full 8 watts of power, but in the specs they say 3 watts. Nowhere does it discuss what frequencies they are using, but they are willing to sell it for a whooping $129 after they give you a 35% pandemic discount.I am a little curious about the radios, but not that curious, and I wouldn't want to buy from a company who is clearly taking advantage of people. Moral of the story, research research research before you buy so you can avoid things like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 More's the pity, it's a good looking radio. Reminds me pleasantly of the Xiaomi Mijia handies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRadio Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 It's a company that sells survival/preparedness products. Their entire company is built around that premise. I wouldn't be too concerned about how they market the radio in light of what their company is all about. It makes sense for their company model. People who are going to their site normally, are there for that reason. If you like the radio, buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRAK968 Posted April 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 Actually, I was more curious about the radios specs. All I could find was that it was thin, output 3W, and transmits F3E (FM). I am thinking its a GMRS radio, though the ad doesn't say, so it could also be 900MHZ, though if thats the case I think the radio would be locked in at .5W. Given the other falsehoods (Digital transmissions, 8W power output) on the site I wouldn't purchase the radio myself. But as a radio geek (otherwise known as a ham) it still makes me curious about how the radio works lol. Logan5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan5 Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 up to 3 watts, nice looking, not bad specs. I guess I should consider reviewing a pair. a bit pricey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRAK968 Posted April 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 up to 3 watts, nice looking, not bad specs. I guess I should consider reviewing a pair. a bit priceyI look forward to hearing about it if you do get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 If they're 900 MHz, I'm all over them. Logan5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lscott Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 So, checking out facebook when an ad poped up for the PowerTalkieX as a family emergency communications device. Heres the link to it : https://preparedhero.com/products/powertalkiex?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=powertalkiex&fbclid=IwAR3nSv3JEPDBSZxQcoKo1s2gwKoiMBEeNnlrRGFduSrkhv6sTRTcfA63Mlc I scrolled down the page at the link above and the spec's given were:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Technical Specs: License Free FRS Radio462 - 467 MHzExceptional conditions: Approx 20 Miles rangeEveryday use: Approx 3.2 Miles rangeRugged city use: 50 floor penetrationOne-piece back clip9-level noise reduction80 decibel speaker output16 Memory Channels8,000 mAh internal batteryType-C fast chargingOnly 1.5CM thick (as thin as an iPhoneX)Under 5oz weight15 day standbyLED dot matrix displayHeadphone charging interface Transmitter Output Power: 2W/0.5W Modulation: FM (F3E) Max.Frequency Deviation: ≤5KHz Sparious Radiation: ≤7.5μW Receiver Sensitivity: 0.16μV(12dB SINAD) Audio Power: ≥300mW Audio Distortion: 80 decibel speaker output Receiving Current: <300mAStandby Current: <200mAEmission Current: <1800mAAudio Distortion: <5%Intermodulation: >60dBMax Frequency Deviation: <5KHzSupply Power: DC3.7VCTCSS/DCS: The transceiver has 50 CTCSS and 208 DCS, also non-standard subaudio can be programmed---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To me it just looks like a cheap DSP based "radio on a chip" type hand-held. This is common in the "Baofeng" type Chinese radios. They use the RDA1846, or a derivative of it. You can get the datasheet and programming guide for the chip here: https://github.com/phishman/RDA1846/tree/master/Datasheets I would like to see the FCC ID, which it should have to be sold in the US. From the FCC web site can you see what parts the radio has certification for by looking at the grant. Logan5 and Radioguy7268 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRAK968 Posted April 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 I scrolled down the page at the link above and the spec's given were:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Technical Specs: License Free FRS Radio462 - 467 MHzExceptional conditions: Approx 20 Miles rangeEveryday use: Approx 3.2 Miles rangeRugged city use: 50 floor penetrationOne-piece back clip9-level noise reduction80 decibel speaker output16 Memory Channels8,000 mAh internal batteryType-C fast chargingOnly 1.5CM thick (as thin as an iPhoneX)Under 5oz weight15 day standbyLED dot matrix displayHeadphone charging interface Transmitter Output Power: 2W/0.5W Modulation: FM (F3E) Max.Frequency Deviation: ≤5KHz Sparious Radiation: ≤7.5μW Receiver Sensitivity: 0.16μV(12dB SINAD) Audio Power: ≥300mW Audio Distortion: 80 decibel speaker output Receiving Current: <300mAStandby Current: <200mAEmission Current: <1800mAAudio Distortion: <5%Intermodulation: >60dBMax Frequency Deviation: <5KHzSupply Power: DC3.7VCTCSS/DCS: The transceiver has 50 CTCSS and 208 DCS, also non-standard subaudio can be programmed---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To me it just looks like a cheap DSP based "radio on a chip" type hand-held. This is common in the "Baofeng" type Chinese radios. They use the RDA1846, or a derivative of it. You can get the datasheet and programming guide for the chip here: https://github.com/phishman/RDA1846/tree/master/Datasheets I would like to see the FCC ID, which it should have to be sold in the US. From the FCC web site can you see what parts the radio has certification for by looking at the grant.They must have changed it since I posted it as none of that info was there, In fact they had claimed it was 3W output at the time while the picture and their ad showed 8W (The pic still says 8W on it). Thanks for finding the data on them though Logan5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 5, 2020 Report Share Posted April 5, 2020 They must have changed it since I posted it as none of that info was there, In fact they had claimed it was 3W output at the time while the picture and their ad showed 8W (The pic still says 8W on it). Thanks for finding the data on them though Well, they're lying to someone, at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n4gix Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 And... as of today that 'ad' is 404'd... Logan5 and berkinet 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32969333677.html Bingo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axorlov Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 The girl down the page, with the yellow mini, she is hot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman1971 Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 Confusing yellow radios with girls now axorlov??? I don't see no girl there... LOLOL The girl down the page, with the yellow mini, she is hot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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