Which Talkpod N59A version fits Europe?
The N59A-A4-E18 fits Europe. Talkpod's product page and manual list two band versions, E18 for EMEA and Eurasia and E19 for North America, Latin America and APAC, in one body. Only E18 carries band 20 (800 MHz) and band 28.
| Bands | N59A-A4-E18 (EMEA, Eurasia) | N59A-A4-E19 (NA, LA, APAC) |
|---|---|---|
| LTE FDD | B1 B3 B5 B7 B8 B18 B19 B20 B28A B28B | B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B7 B12 B13 B17 B25 B26 B27 |
| LTE TDD | B34 B38 B39 B40 B41 | — |
| 3G | WCDMA B1 B2 B5 B8; TD-SCDMA B34 B35; CDMA2000 BC0 | WCDMA B1 B2 B4 B5 B8 |
| 2G (GSM) | B2 B3 B5 B8 | B2 B3 B5 B8 |
- Europe. Ask the seller for the N59A-A4-E18. It is the version with band 20.
- US and Canada. E19 carries B2, B4, B12, B13 and B17; E18 carries B20 and B28.
- Order. Put the full code, N59A-A4-E18, on the order, since Talkpod Online sells both versions on one page.
My view: the feature bullet B12/13/25/26/28 on the product page is the US set, so read the spec table by version code.
Which ports does the Talkpod N59A have?
The N59A has a K-type accessory jack on the right side and four gold charging contacts on the back. The product page spec table also lists USB-C ports, while the manual and brochure drawings label the jack and the contacts. This table sets Talkpod's page next to its documents.
| Talkpod says | What the documents show |
|---|---|
| USB-C ports and K-type audio jack (spec table) | The manual and brochure drawings label one accessory jack under a rubber cover on the right side, a K-type (Kenwood two-pin) connector. The unboxing post names a Kenwood two-pin connector. |
| Charging by desktop charger | The manual shows charging through four gold contacts on the back and the desktop charger. Talkpod's accessory list sells a battery named TBL03 as USB-C 3200 mAh. |
| High-capacity battery 3,200 mAh | The brochure battery-life table gives 3,000 mAh for the 14 h talk time; the standard pack is 1,650 mAh in both. |
| IP56 in the page headline | The spec table and the brochure give IP54 as standard and IP66 as an option. |
| 2W 36cm loud speaker | The brochure and the unboxing post give a 36 mm speaker. |
- Headsets. The K-type jack takes headsets, speaker mics and the programming cable, and the cover goes back on when it is not in use.
- Charging. Plan on the desktop charger and its four-contact cradle, which comes in the box.
Will it work in your country?
The N59A-A4-E18 version lists 9 LTE FDD and 5 LTE TDD bands, including the 800 MHz band 20 and band 28.
Try the push-to-talk apps on the N59A
These services list the N59A as supported. TASSTA lists the N59A as an Android 9 radio, and the TRBOnet PTT Mobile brochure names it among Talkpod models N50A to N59A. Talkpod Australia recommends Zello and ESChat on the N50A and N59A. Pick one and try what it can do.
The radio's keys work too: PTT plays the next call (hold it to talk), the knob or ▲▼ change the group, ◀▶ switch the app’s screens, the red key stops.
About TASSTA →Website ↗Ports and buttons
Turn the radio to see every side, the top and the bottom. Tap a row to find the part.
| Antenna | Top, left of the knobs; black rubber whip with a long oval groove, screwed onto a threaded base |
|---|---|
| Channel selection knob | Top, middle; click and spin to choose a group, member, friend or function |
| Power and volume knob | Top, right; clockwise switches on and raises the volume, counterclockwise lowers it and switches off |
| SOS key | Top, between the antenna and the channel knob; orange, one click sends the SOS alarm of the PTT service |
| LED indicator | Top, at the front edge; steady green while receiving, steady red while transmitting, and red, orange or green patterns while charging |
| PTT key | Left side, tall pill with dimples and a white outline; hold to talk |
| Side button 1 | Left side, below the PTT key; plain round key, programmable |
| Side button 2 | Left side, below side button 1; round key with a centre dot, programmable; Talkpod suggests a long press for SOS |
| Touch screen | Front, lower half; 2.4-inch multi-touch, portrait; Android back, home and recents icons on the screen |
| Speaker and microphone | Front, two long slots above the screen; upper slot speaker, lower slot microphone |
| Cameras | 2 MP front camera at the right end of the Talkpod bar above the speaker slot; 8 MP rear camera in a square frame at the top left of the back |
| K-type accessory jack | Right side, under a large rubber cover; headsets, speaker mics and the programming cable |
| Charging contacts | Back, near the bottom edge; four round gold contacts for the desktop charger |
| Battery | Back; black removable pack with a diamond-grid grip that slides on at the bottom, with the belt clip over it |
How big is it?
The N59A next to other radios, to scale. Pick up to three to compare.
Full specifications
Values come from the sources listed at the end of the page. Where they disagree, both values are shown.
| LTE FDD bands (N59A-A4-E18, EMEA) | B1 B3 B5 B7 B8 B18 B19 B20 B28 (listed as B28A and B28B) |
|---|---|
| LTE TDD bands (N59A-A4-E18, EMEA) | B34 B38 B39 B40 B41 |
| LTE bands (N59A-A4-E19, NA, LA, APAC) | B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B7 B12 B13 B17 B25 B26 B27 |
| 3G | E18: WCDMA B1 B2 B5 B8, TD-SCDMA B34 B35, CDMA2000 BC0; E19: WCDMA B1 B2 B4 B5 B8 |
| 2G (GSM) | B2 B3 B5 B8 (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz in the manual) |
| SIM | 2 SIM slots: 1 micro-SIM and 1 nano-SIM in the page and brochure, 1 standard SIM and 1 nano-SIM in the manual; TF card slot up to 128 GBSources differ |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4 GHz |
| Operating system | Android 9.0 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek MTK6739 |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM and 8 GB storage; TF card up to 128 GB |
| PTT platforms named | TASSTA lists the N59A on its approved-devices page; the TRBOnet PTT Mobile brochure lists Talkpod N50A, N56A, N57A, N58A and N59A; Talkpod Australia recommends Zello and ESChat on the N50A and N59A |
| Google Play | Brochure lists Google Play and a push-to-talk app under Applications |
| Screen | 2.4-inch HD multi-touch screen, portrait; Android back, home and recents icons on the screen, no hardware navigation keys |
|---|---|
| Cameras | Front 2 MP and rear 8 MP |
| Battery | 7.4 V Li-ion, 1,650 mAh standard (TBL01); high-capacity pack 3,000 mAh in the brochure and 3,200 mAh (TBL02) on the product page; removableSources differ |
| Battery life (published figure) | Talk time at 5% transmit, 5% receive and 90% standby: 8 h with the 1,650 mAh pack, 14 h with the 3,000 mAh pack |
| Charging | Desktop charger with four gold contacts on the back; charger and power adapter in the box |
| Water and dust rating | IP54 standard and IP66 optional in the spec table and brochure; IP56 in the page headlineSources differ |
|---|---|
| Drop and standard | 1.5 m drop; MIL-STD-810G |
| Weight | 260 gSources differ |
| Size | 115 × 56 × 32 mm (height × width × depth; body height, without antenna and knobs)Sources differ |
| Speaker and microphone | 2 W speaker with a 36 mm driver; one microphone; two long slots on the front above the screen |
| Vibration and man-down | Vibration motor and gyro for man-down listed in the brochure feature list |
| PTT key | Dedicated PTT key on the left, white-ringed pill with dimples |
|---|---|
| Programmable keys | Two programmable side buttons on the left; Talkpod suggests a long press on side button 2 for SOS |
| Top | Orange SOS key, channel selection knob, power and volume knob with a switch, LED |
| Accessory connector | K-type (Kenwood standard, two-pin) jack under a rubber cover on the right side; headsets, speaker mics and programming cable |
| USB | USB-C ports in the product page spec table; the manual and brochure drawings label the K-type jack and four charging contactsSources differ |
| Satellite positioning | GPS; the screen can show positions on a map |
|---|
| FCC ID | 2ADQZTP4GNX (shared family grant, 2019-06-18; highest SAR 0.38 W/kg head, 1.18 W/kg body-worn) |
|---|---|
| EU declaration | RED 2014/53/EU declaration for the N59 signed 2020-05-07 in the manual; Talkpod's declaration DoC250007 of 10 September 2025 covers N5X models including the N59 |
Where sources disagree
- USBUSB-C ports and K-type audio jack (product page spec table) · K-type jack, four charging contacts and a USB-C battery named TBL03 (manual, brochure, accessory list)
- Battery1,650 / 3,000 mAh (brochure, manual) · 1,650 / 3,200 mAh (product page) · 1,800 mAh (Indonesian dealer)
- Water and dust ratingIP54 standard, IP66 optional (spec table, brochure) · IP56 (page headline) · IP66 (Critical Comms Australia) · IP67 (Indonesian dealer)
- Size, mm115 × 56 × 32 (manual, brochure, product page) · 115 × 54 × 36 (Walky Talky Shop) · 115 × 56 × 27 or 29 (Indonesian dealer)
- Weight260 g (manual, brochure, product page) · 280 g (Walky Talky Shop) · 256 or 266 g (Indonesian dealer)
- LTE bandsE18 list: B1/3/5/7/8/18/19/20/28A/28B and TDD B34/38/39/40/41 (spec table, manual) · Feature bullet: B12/13/25/26/28 (product page)
- SIM1 micro-SIM and 1 nano-SIM (page, brochure) · 1 standard SIM and 1 nano-SIM (manual)
- Speaker2 W, 36 mm (brochure, unboxing post) · 2 W, 36 cm (page spec table)
Questions
Which Android version does the Talkpod N59A run?
Android 9.0, per Talkpod's product page, the brochure and TASSTA's approved-devices list. The chipset is a MediaTek MTK6739 with 1 GB RAM and 8 GB storage, and the brochure lists a TF card slot for up to 128 GB. Confirm the exact build with the seller before you order in quantity.
Which Talkpod N59A version fits Europe?
Order the N59A-A4-E18. It lists LTE FDD bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20 and 28 and TDD bands 34, 38, 39, 40 and 41, so it covers band 20 at 800 MHz and band 28. The E19 version carries the North American set, with bands 2, 4, 12, 13 and 17.
Does the Talkpod N59A have a touch screen or a keypad?
It has a 2.4-inch multi-touch screen and no number keypad. Android back, home and recents sit on the screen as three icons. The hardware keys are a PTT key and two programmable keys on the left, plus an orange SOS key, a channel knob and a power and volume knob on top.
Is the Talkpod N59A waterproof?
Talkpod's spec table and brochure give IP54 as standard and IP66 as an option, while the page headline says IP56. Critical Comms Australia states IP66 and an Indonesian dealer states IP67. The drop rating is 1.5 m, and the spec table lists MIL-STD-810G. Name the rating you need on the order.
Does the Talkpod N59A have a USB-C port?
Talkpod's product page spec table lists USB-C ports and a K-type audio jack. The manual and brochure drawings label a K-type accessory jack under a cover on the right and four gold charging contacts on the back for the desktop charger. Talkpod also sells a battery named TBL03 as USB-C 3200 mAh.
Which PTT apps run on the Talkpod N59A?
TASSTA lists the N59A on its approved-devices page, and the TRBOnet PTT Mobile brochure names it among Talkpod models N50A to N59A. Talkpod Australia recommends Zello and ESChat on the N50A and N59A. Talkpod says Android 9 runs more than 50 push-to-talk apps.
How much does the Talkpod N59A cost?
On 7 November 2026 Talkpod Online, Talkpod's US web store, listed the N59A at $399.00 for the E18 EMEA or E19 NA, LA and APAC version, with free shipping in the contiguous US. Walky Talky Shop listed the first-generation N59 at $249. The SIM card and the PTT service are paid separately.
