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Seems extremely similar to the Gotenna (which is shipping) [1]. [1] http://www.gotenna.com/ http://www.gotenna.com/

by borgel 11y ago

tanvach 11y ago
Gotoky also works with on normal walkie talkie on 460MHz frequency.
kbaker 11y ago
Yes, but this one seems more limited vs. the Gotenna - - Gotoky: only 0.5 W of power vs. the Gotenna's 2 W - uses FRS channels UHF vs. Gotenna's use of the MURS VHF bands, which have better propagation I'd think even though they claim 5 mi line of sight, they would struggle to get 1/4 to 1/2 miles of range in normal city/event operation. They do even claim as much (<0.2 miles in Concerts and Events.) I think the Gotoky is really just an FRS radio for your phone, while the Gotenna has quite a bit more capabilities.
- dogma1138 11y ago
  The transmit power is due to the frequencies they support FRS is "capped" at 500mw, MURS requires 2W for all channels. As such 500mw is a standard transmit power for most 2 way handsets even "high end" consumer ones. http://www.motorolasolutions.com/en_xu/products/consumer-two-way-radios/t81h.html http://www.motorolasolutions.com/en_xu/products/consumer-two... FRS handsets are still by far more common and you can communicate with GMRS stations which are more common as far as emergency services go.
- meatmanek 11y ago
  Another interesting regulatory hurdle when using FRS is that you are only allowed to transmit data once per 30 seconds, and packets can only be 1 second long. [1, p.11] 1. https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2009-title47-vol5/pdf/CFR-2009-title47-vol5-part95.pdf https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2009-title47-vol5/pdf/CFR-...
matthewaveryusa 11y ago
I have a pair and they are great. Just remember these aren't miracle products: you'll get multiple miles in the mountains if you're in the same valley, but I only got 500 meters in Urban areas. It really makes you appreciate the cell infrastructure.

Seems extremely similar to the Gotenna (which is shipping) [1]. [1] http://www.gotenna.com/ http://www.gotenna.com/

by borgel 11y ago

Seems extremely similar to the Gotenna (which is shipping) [1]. [1] http://www.gotenna.com/ http://www.gotenna.com/

tanvach 11y ago

Gotoky also works with on normal walkie talkie on 460MHz frequency.

kbaker 11y ago

Yes, but this one seems more limited vs. the Gotenna - - Gotoky: only 0.5 W of power vs. the Gotenna's 2 W - uses FRS channels UHF vs. Gotenna's use of the MURS VHF bands, which have better propagation I'd think even though they claim 5 mi line of sight, they would struggle to get 1/4 to 1/2 miles of range in normal city/event operation. They do even claim as much (<0.2 miles in Concerts and Events.) I think the Gotoky is really just an FRS radio for your phone, while the Gotenna has quite a bit more capabilities.

dogma1138 11y ago
The transmit power is due to the frequencies they support FRS is "capped" at 500mw, MURS requires 2W for all channels. As such 500mw is a standard transmit power for most 2 way handsets even "high end" consumer ones. http://www.motorolasolutions.com/en_xu/products/consumer-two-way-radios/t81h.html http://www.motorolasolutions.com/en_xu/products/consumer-two... FRS handsets are still by far more common and you can communicate with GMRS stations which are more common as far as emergency services go.
meatmanek 11y ago
Another interesting regulatory hurdle when using FRS is that you are only allowed to transmit data once per 30 seconds, and packets can only be 1 second long. [1, p.11] 1. https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2009-title47-vol5/pdf/CFR-2009-title47-vol5-part95.pdf https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2009-title47-vol5/pdf/CFR-...

matthewaveryusa 11y ago

I have a pair and they are great. Just remember these aren't miracle products: you'll get multiple miles in the mountains if you're in the same valley, but I only got 500 meters in Urban areas. It really makes you appreciate the cell infrastructure.