My thanks to Starfleet for offering up this super cool 21st Century Retro Earth issue communicator for us to open up and take an in-depth look at the amazing pseudo tech inside. Enjoy!
FYI, the first in Technobabble is still the best - the classic original Turbo Encabulator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac7G7xOG2Ag
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14 thoughts on “Starfleet Subspace Communicator Teardown!!! (21st Century Earth Issue)”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars elektroqtus says:

    Too much to say. As for your channel, got hooked with your led collection. And Mr. Shatner goes to space. Who would have thought.

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Brendan Hanrahan says:

    Classic Fran what a great review. I don't know how Dr Who's Sonic screwdriver would cope with Starfleet technology but worth a try.

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Doug Reed says:

    Ngl, didn't love the shtick. But it's well-received overall, and you seemed to have fun with it, so mark it a W.

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars tarzanfou8 says:

    I wouldn't dare teardown the klingon communicator. You know what they say in Q'onos "every tool is a grenade".

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars LangyX says:

    Love it also a massive trekie like you, So looking forward to the next season of Piccard because Q right.
    Been a fan of yours since I found your channel IDK a few years ago, Looked you up found out all your past struggles and I'm still coming back to watch you have electronics fun here, You should host a discord server, I reckon it would be fun to chat as a community. One way or the other you inspire people like me to keep tinkering, electronics are fun.

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars SpiritRider1100 says:

    It's amazing how Fran can speak so well with her tongue thoroughly stuck in her cheek throughout this video. 😉

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Losttoanyreason says:

    I still have a Starfleet Technical Manual from the 20th century that shows how to make one of these using 20th centuries parts, LOL.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kernow says:

    I was only talking to my partner yesterday about the time I bought one of these at a convention in the mid-'90s, and look what YouTube suggested to me today. Creepy. My Home Hub must have been listening.

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars HowlingUlf says:

    haha Fran geeking away like there is no tomorrow … which it apparently is, or else the future has a lot of explaining to do now when this video is leaked …

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Andrew says:

    So well made and put together. I have quite a few devices that use those helical torsion fixtures, quite popular back in the day.

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Skylab14 says:

    Clever… 😊 I used to have Star Trek communicator walk-talkies when I was a kid in the 70. Wish I still had them today.

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Matthew Fusaro says:

    With the amount of attention to detail that went into this communicator, it would have been nice if they made it into a functional cell phone. Perhaps place the screen on the back side of the communicator so wouldn't spoil the appearance too much. Still, very cool. I would have done anything to have one of these as a kid.

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Real McCoy says:

    “I do have the universal tool which is exactly like the sonic screwdriver, except that it’s completely different, so…”

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Beamer says:

    You talk the talk, but Dr Who will be very upset if you don't have a proper license from Gallifrey for any Sonic Screwdrivers you might have. It'll (none gender specific) send round the Daleks (that turned sides) to have a synthesized word in your shell-like! 😉 Very entertaining, thank you.

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