Last I reported I was having issue with my zello walkie talkie app which utilizes a wifi, cell & data signal. At that time I didn't have the data option active.. Here's the results.
Not having the data active as of three weeks ago, my wife and I walked about the neighborhood which was no more then 30 yards.. the signal kept fading in and out to the point where there wasn't any voice communication at all. grown frustrated, I simply uninstalled the app.. but later changed my mind after realizing that IF we had turn on the Mobile data settings.. the app would have worked.. and it did.
This morning I once again installed the zello app on my wife's LG Rebel and My Lg Rebel.. Once my wife got to work, I informed her (via text) to exit her work where as she could acquire a data signal.. 3G or 4G.. Standing outside myself.. I was able to voice chat with her for 5 mins testing the range or distance our our connection.
At 17 miles.. I could her as if she was right beside me.. although the first test failed due to my error, the second test was a big success. In doing so I asked the wife if the test was worth it and is this app worth keeping?.. Her response: "Sure!" need I say more?..
This broadens the outlook of our travels by allowing others who may be following close behind as to set up a private travel chat just for us and remain in contact while on the road. In my opinion, this is only the second test and there will be more.. but without a doubt.. this open the door to a new way (for us) to keep in contact with those we need and have them that at a moments notice.
A couple of things I'll be examining while the app is active.. Main draw, data usage and power drain.. I'll report my findings once I've accumulated a few weeks of testing.
Not having the data active as of three weeks ago, my wife and I walked about the neighborhood which was no more then 30 yards.. the signal kept fading in and out to the point where there wasn't any voice communication at all. grown frustrated, I simply uninstalled the app.. but later changed my mind after realizing that IF we had turn on the Mobile data settings.. the app would have worked.. and it did.
This morning I once again installed the zello app on my wife's LG Rebel and My Lg Rebel.. Once my wife got to work, I informed her (via text) to exit her work where as she could acquire a data signal.. 3G or 4G.. Standing outside myself.. I was able to voice chat with her for 5 mins testing the range or distance our our connection.
At 17 miles.. I could her as if she was right beside me.. although the first test failed due to my error, the second test was a big success. In doing so I asked the wife if the test was worth it and is this app worth keeping?.. Her response: "Sure!" need I say more?..
This broadens the outlook of our travels by allowing others who may be following close behind as to set up a private travel chat just for us and remain in contact while on the road. In my opinion, this is only the second test and there will be more.. but without a doubt.. this open the door to a new way (for us) to keep in contact with those we need and have them that at a moments notice.
A couple of things I'll be examining while the app is active.. Main draw, data usage and power drain.. I'll report my findings once I've accumulated a few weeks of testing.
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