Thank you for the great review of this radio! I wanted to clarify something about the power output. You do not need a GMRS license to transmit at high power (which is 2 Watts, but this radio transmits at 1.7 Watts according to the FCC documentation) on channels 1-7 and 15-22. As you said in the video, if you press the high power transmit button with channels 8-14 selected, it will only transmit at low power (which is 0.5 Watts). Basically, this radio is set up so that you can't break the rules accidentally. Family Radio Service (FRS) and General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) share some the same frequencies, but a GMRS license allows you to transmit at even higher power, set up repeaters, and requires you to use your assigned callsign. Again, thanks for the detailed review, and I hope this helps someone make sense of the power restrictions.
it is the G M R S side channels 15 through22 where the license is required to operate today and G M R S is 5 watts for hand held and own a 45WATT base licened in 2023 for 10 years
you got it wrong G M R S is high power 2 watts Is high power under F C C rules and the second 15 through 22 is repeter channels you ant use onless you alter the radio out of the box is F R S channels only
channels 1=7 are off repeater channels for G M R S the second set of channels 15 through 22 are repeater channels operating at 5 watts hand held's and my 45 watt base station and yes I do have a F C C license to you's them side bar I do 20 miles off one tower of 6 tower's
JACOB channels 1 through 22 are family service radio thay are rated at a half watt only giving you a one mile range do to buildings in town G M R S which I hold a licensee for is ratted at 5 watts on hand held and I run a 45 watt base under W R X N 824 Minnesota you are not the first to get it wrong know you now the right way.
as of 2024 family service is know a half a watt on F R S moving on to G M R S your radio need's a tower P L tone to get your radio in to the tower know you are at 5 watts going into a 60 watt tower on one channel coming out on second channel at 60 watts I am licensed for that.
I never understood using the flashlight on a handheld radio and instead assume to have a dedicated flashlight, BUT that thing turning on when wet so you can find it easier when submerged or just in the water in general is a pretty cool feature!
my radios where with the security codes all ready in each channel has two opesions open code code this way tell your friend let's meet on channel 5 =3 and you are set to go.
great review Jen. I always check out reviews on YT before making a decision. People who have the product do a better job of pointing out details that the package or manufacturer miss.
the company leades you on and said 35 miles the answer is yes g m r s is the second set of numbers it requires you to set the radio to a tower in put channel then get our license then you can talk across town off a G M R S tower nearther Midland or cobera tell you just the word's 35 miles on the box owen a 45 watt licensed radio station so I have his big brother radio.
there are not misses thay are sails hipe all the company wants is money 35 miles yes on G M R S with a licensee and radio tuned to a tower PL input will get you 35 miles I have done all of this with my radios even my 45 watt radio and have a federal licensee to go with it.
thay are not misses the C E O of the company know's notthing about radio and thay sails hipe my radio does 35 miles but ho to do it NO way in other wise thay lie a lot and cant sleep stright eather I am licensed for G M R S and know exactly what my radio does and does not do your radio has a half a watt transmitter that is why you go 12 block's or line of site beond that your out of range.
Great review! Daughter damaged old walkie talk when we doing Kayaking and saw these T600 waterproof. Just bought one today, really like the design and works great!
This was helpful. I got a pair of this radio 2 years ago and could not get through to a friend 30 feet away. Your explanation of the subchannel was just what I needed to hear. 👌
Thank you for your video on a Motorola radios. I see you posted this about six years ago and wondered if you still have these radios and if you are happy with them while you have them?
How are the speakers on that set of radios? There was one UA-cam review, where it was stated that these radios did not have good speakers. Thanks for any assistance.
I really appreciate your very informative review. Thank you for going through all of the information so that a perspective buyer can move forward with really helpful information. Wonderful job.
Great review! I just got this as a christmas present and after reading the instructions some things were still unclear :) By the way the distances advertised are just as stated in the video but in miles, so it'd be slightly higher for km: 2 miles for urban (3.2km); 6 miles for open water (9.7km); up to 35 miles for maintaining to valley (56.3km) Now I got get an excuse to go outdoors and test them out, beautiful scenery, thanks again for the video.
G M R S your running 5 watts going through a repeater tower then you get you 35 miles but only when you program your radio to a G M R S tower in put PL tone and recive you licensee after you give them $ 35.00 dollars then in f days you get your licensee then you can play on are towers and get 20 miles the 35 is sailes hope from the CO. I am W R X N 824
family service is at a half a watt for ALL F R S radios made in the U S A if there is a G M R S together as F R S G M R S that side moves up to 5 watts out put in to a 60 watt tower to the other radio at 20 miles my radios are set to a tower and are licensed by the F CC
NO 20 miles is done with a repeater on a tower at 150 ft with a G M R S transever we use two channels one one out channel 15 family service is out channel 15 repeater channels requires a licensee and I have all of the above
Excellent video quality. I wonder which camera are you using. I was considering replacing my T9500, which is an older version of this radio that doesn't have any of the bells and whistles of the new one, no flashlight or waterproofing. I'll benefit from water resistance, when using it on my motorcycle. The belt clip actually has a function and that is, keeping the antenna 1 inch or more away from the body because of radio exposure limits. Also the red flashlight is there in case you need to read or see something in the night while keeping night vision.
I am so happy that I found this review as I was having some problems setting up my pair of these. I found the printed instructions a bit confusing. Although this video is a review it helped me with setup. I really appreciate you posting this. Thank you.
I bought mine from brand X with security codes in place all ready out of the box and have had no problums at all MY radio's where pre tuned to a G M R S tower near me be for thay where shipped love them mine are used by people who are into off roading toy's
ok but there is a brand X that I used by people with off road radio's with a real LIVE T E C. to talk to and he built the radio state side and know's the radio inside and out
Battery life is way better for AA at 23 hours avg on alkaline and 9 on included battery pack. I assume it would be the same 9 hours using rechargeable NIMH AA batteries.
Great review but it would have been nice to actually hear the transmission on the other end through the man's speaker just to hear the quality as well as to know how far away he was when you called him
Great review! I've been scanning websites and youtube for review on FRS/GMRS radios to supplement my UHF/VHF radios when camping in larger groups. Tried the economy Motorola MG160A model in the past and threw them away after the first trip. Looking for a nicer unit now and this may be it. Either way my compliments extend to your overall presentation, really excellent, organic exemplification of the user experience. I look forward to more product reviews!
wild woddy20 right out of the box you have a half a watt radio no mater what name is on the front of the radio those re under the ruling of the F C C so the F C C tell's them what thay can and can not do the radio.
and on the G M R S side which it has you need a licensee for G M R S radio it's rated at 5 watts and will do 20 miles off a radio tower and I am licened for G M R read that in the bio
Although extra perks seem useful, my Fox whistle is far louder, can go on a neck lanyard, and my flashlights of choice all beat integrated stuff that is going to drain a radio battery. I personally dislike multi-functionality, as generally inferior versus each separate normal item. At least in the U.S. a little known aspect is in any real emergency situation, you are exempt from penalty related to not having a valid GMRS license; if you can be diligent in staying on FRS bands, the extra range from the GMRS bands might be invaluable should a real crisis arise.
G M R S is 5 WATTS that is why the licensee with everyone on it the licensee act's as the number for your cell phone I don't have it I don't call you see where I am going ham radio is the same why W R X N 824 clear and on the side have fun and be safe.
The battery takes 8 hours to charge. And then dies after 45 minutes. We are camping and need use while driving for 3 or 4 hours or more. It zeems the run down may be related to the two decices seem to be "open connected" . That is withoit pushing the side talk button. we can hear everything on the other end going on. Radio and background. Like the talk button is depressed permanently.. can you help us get more than a few minutes of functioning time? If battery life is a priority for you, ditch the rechargables and use regular (3) AAs Unclear on Low or high watt channels? Channel 8 is a "low" channel. And whats FRS family radio Service is? Will we get more life on a different channel? Mention IVOX . What are they and which to pick. How do we turn off if ots voice activated? Jist getting constand open line and Background noise? You mention Emergency leaves it wide open. How to tell If it iss on and how to Turn that off?
there are 22 channels on family service channels 15 through 22 family service side are shared with G M R S those 8 are off repeater channels the same 15 through 22 are repeater channels requiring a F C C licensee for use and the radio need's a PL tone to a tower to work the tower and I am licensed to do so.
The channels rated GMRS (listed in the product's manual and indicated by the Hi symbol near the channel on the LCD screen) transmit at a higher wattage so are better for distance. However, terrain is everything...line of sight with no major obstructions produces the best results. Ham radio is amateur radio.
GMRS and FRS isn't in the ham radio Bands Persay There is 70-centimeter bands in the Ham Radio Band Plan which is what FRS and Gmrs is on but Higher frequencies www.zerobeat.net/qrp/bandplan.html en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_Radio_Service wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/FRS/GMRS_combined_channel_chart Hopefully, This will answer your question
Howdy Jen; Waaaaayyyyy down here on the East-Coast & hear Ya Loud & Clear 10-4 ? Lets see how they perform in a weekend's use ? Wife & I use our Cobra-Micro's all the time while shopping. Thanks & Looking 4ward to an update,soon. Stay-Frosty Up Yonder. ATB Terry God Bless
I want to know some details about your talkabout. 1) Will the supplied charger charge only the supplied motorola battery pack or it can also charge independent third party AA rechargeable batteries as well, when inserted in the radio? 2) Are the supplied chargers 2 pin or 3 pin? 3) Can you tell me the charger's input and output details, like volt, watt, etc.? I am from India (220-240V), and so will have to buy a step down voltage converter accordingly, if necessary? 4) Please tell me the minimum (which channel) and maximum wattage (which channel) used by the radio, so that I can determine whether I need a licence or not, here in India.
1) Motorola battery pack. 2) Micro USB 2.0 (5 pin). 3) Input : 100-240V 0.5A; Output: 5V 500mA 4) Channel frequencies listed are for Canada/USA/Paraguay/Panama/Mexico. I'm not sure for India. Best to contact Motorola directly. 14 channels are FRS (0.5 watt) and 15 channels GMRS (1.5 watt)
G M R S operates at 5 watt's on portable and my base is 45 watts and you need to check with you country as are radio's are under the f c c rules on are side of the pond.
The FCC dose state that you do have to have a license to transmit on the GMRS channel's. How ever the FRS channel's are free to talk on without a license.
Man that wiper will intro is cool even in the winter. Wow a whistle too! I NEED these radios. Really? A inferred light too? Wow these are so Dam cool. Love Motorola radios they seem to be the best and so worth the $$. Have you tested these long distance? OMG I was needing the vibration so bad so when Deer hunting it don't make a noise when someone calls. Cool light turns on when it falls in the water but does it turn on when just wet? I wouldn't want it to turn on when hunting just because it started raining & got wet. How far was you and him apart? I would Pay up to $200.00 for these. Great review of these for us. How much was these? Merry Christmas Girl.
At the cabin it is hard to get the range advertised due to large rock outcrops, tall hills and deep valleys in the region. For example, when I was talking to you guys on camera, my hubby was about 1/2 km (1/3 mile) away and he was on the other side of a rocky outcrop . I was talking on a 0.5 watt channel. My other radios just heard static if we tried to talk to each other this far apart. I'm sure in a region where it was fairly flat and there were not many obstructions, it would operate better. There are two sensors at the bottom of the radio (by the light). If these get really wet, the light will turn on. In a light rain it shouldn't be an issue but pouring rain, you may want to keep it protected to stop the light from going on. Merry Christmas to you too Calvin.
I have two issues with these radios. 1) I'm not sure how to switch from 2-channel mode to single channel. 2) For some reason I was stuck only being able to select channels 1-11. Eventually I fixed it, but have no idea how. haha. Any tips on these issues are appreciated.
CJT X after you selected a channel and set your privacy Code. press the PTT (press to talk) button to finish the setup. Don't let it get to 2nd channel setting screen . As of you able to select channel 1-11 that kinda weird. should be 1-22.
Someone on the REI web site said that the radios do not float with AA batteries, but will float only with the supplied rechargeable batteries. Have you tested these with AA batteries?
what you don't know is you have a water tight 1 half watt one mile child locater with a bunch of dumie buttons I own the same radios I never use the family service as I use the G M R S side good luck with radio you have a one mile range
after Hurricane Irma, I Bought A set of these all My neighbors are Non-Hams I'm the only Ham Radio Operator around Here I cant give them Ham Radios to use these Might work If we Have another Major storm Reply
Why didn't you buy Baofeng? In terms of communication range, Baofeng will be much better (and cheaper), besides, it can be used on VHF MURS frequencies, which will provide a longer communication range on rough terrain. Well, or if you are ready to spend a lot of money on radio stations, then the best choice will be Motorola DP4801e! It can operate at frequencies LPD 433MHz, PMR 446MHz, FRS/GMRS 462 -- 467 MHz, and also has a digital mode, for confidentiality of negotiations! And the Motorola T600 is nothing more than a child's toy!
Thank you for the great review of this radio! I wanted to clarify something about the power output. You do not need a GMRS license to transmit at high power (which is 2 Watts, but this radio transmits at 1.7 Watts according to the FCC documentation) on channels 1-7 and 15-22. As you said in the video, if you press the high power transmit button with channels 8-14 selected, it will only transmit at low power (which is 0.5 Watts). Basically, this radio is set up so that you can't break the rules accidentally. Family Radio Service (FRS) and General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) share some the same frequencies, but a GMRS license allows you to transmit at even higher power, set up repeaters, and requires you to use your assigned callsign. Again, thanks for the detailed review, and I hope this helps someone make sense of the power restrictions.
it is the G M R S side channels 15 through22 where the license is required to operate today
and G M R S is 5 watts for hand held and own a 45WATT base licened in 2023 for 10 years
you got it wrong G M R S is high power 2 watts Is high power under F C C rules
and the second 15 through 22 is repeter channels you ant use onless you
alter the radio out of the box is F R S channels only
channels 1=7 are off repeater channels for G M R S the second set of channels
15 through 22 are repeater channels operating at 5 watts hand held's
and my 45 watt base station and yes I do have a F C C license to you's them
side bar I do 20 miles off one tower of 6 tower's
JACOB channels 1 through 22 are family service radio thay are rated at a half watt only giving you a one mile range do to buildings in town
G M R S which I hold a licensee for is ratted at 5 watts on hand held
and I run a 45 watt base under W R X N 824 Minnesota you are not the first to get it wrong know you now the right way.
as of 2024 family service is know a half a watt on F R S moving on to G M R S
your radio need's a tower P L tone to get your radio in to the tower know you
are at 5 watts going into a 60 watt tower on one channel coming out on second channel at 60 watts I am licensed for that.
I never understood using the flashlight on a handheld radio and instead assume to have a dedicated flashlight, BUT that thing turning on when wet so you can find it easier when submerged or just in the water in general is a pretty cool feature!
Having a crappy tacked on flashlight is better than having no flashlight at all when you need one. Redundancy comes in handy
Great description and I especially like that it went through the menus/settings!
my radios where with the security codes all ready in each channel has two
opesions open code code this way tell your friend let's meet on channel 5 =3
and you are set to go.
great review Jen. I always check out reviews on YT before making a decision. People who have the product do a better job of pointing out details that the package or manufacturer miss.
Thanks Adam. I too like to see what others think of a product before buying it.
the company leades you on and said 35 miles the answer is yes g m r s
is the second set of numbers it requires you to set the radio to a tower in put
channel then get our license then you can talk across town off a G M R S tower
nearther Midland or cobera tell you just the word's 35 miles on the box
owen a 45 watt licensed radio station so I have his big brother radio.
there are not misses thay are sails hipe all the company wants is money
35 miles yes on G M R S with a licensee and radio tuned to a tower PL input
will get you 35 miles I have done all of this with my radios even my 45 watt
radio and have a federal licensee to go with it.
thay are not misses the C E O of the company know's notthing about radio
and thay sails hipe my radio does 35 miles but ho to do it NO way
in other wise thay lie a lot and cant sleep stright eather I am licensed for G M R S
and know exactly what my radio does and does not do your radio has a half a watt transmitter that is why you go 12 block's or line of site beond that your out
of range.
Great review! Daughter damaged old walkie talk when we doing Kayaking and saw these T600 waterproof. Just bought one today, really like the design and works great!
Very cool!
Best review I've seen on these yet.
This was helpful. I got a pair of this radio 2 years ago and could not get through to a friend 30 feet away. Your explanation of the subchannel was just what I needed to hear. 👌
Hi. I am now starting to look into the T400 and T600 series to replace my older MR350 set. This was a great review. Thanks!
I'm so glad this helped you!
Thank you for your video on a Motorola radios. I see you posted this about six years ago and wondered if you still have these radios and if you are happy with them while you have them?
How are the speakers on that set of radios? There was one UA-cam review, where it was stated that these radios did not have good speakers. Thanks for any assistance.
some do and some do not.
This was the best review I found I just picked these up today
out of the box you have a one mile leash with collar for a range of one mile
and mom at mission control calling the shoots
Great review, are they still working well or have you upgraded?
I really appreciate your very informative review. Thank you for going through all of the information so that a perspective buyer can move forward with really helpful information. Wonderful job.
This is the best review ive seen for this device. That you.
Great review! I just got this as a christmas present and after reading the instructions some things were still unclear :)
By the way the distances advertised are just as stated in the video but in miles, so it'd be slightly higher for km: 2 miles for urban (3.2km); 6 miles for open water (9.7km); up to 35 miles for maintaining to valley (56.3km)
Now I got get an excuse to go outdoors and test them out, beautiful scenery, thanks again for the video.
+mvtx87 I hope you enjoy your new present. Should be very useful for you. Take care.
@@TheWildYam IF that tx on grms freq you need to have lic to tx on
G M R S your running 5 watts going through a repeater tower then you get you
35 miles but only when you program your radio to a G M R S tower in put
PL tone and recive you licensee after you give them $ 35.00 dollars
then in f days you get your licensee then you can play on are towers
and get 20 miles the 35 is sailes hope from the CO. I am W R X N 824
family service is at a half a watt for ALL F R S radios made in the U S A
if there is a G M R S together as F R S G M R S that side moves up to
5 watts out put in to a 60 watt tower to the other radio at 20 miles
my radios are set to a tower and are licensed by the F CC
NO 20 miles is done with a repeater on a tower at 150 ft with a G M R S
transever we use two channels one one out channel 15 family service is out
channel 15 repeater channels requires a licensee and I have all of the above
We just picked up 3 of these at a yàrd sale for 1$ a piece! I am so stoked! Now to learn how to use it! Thx!!
read the book that came with it.
IF there was one with it
The radio doesn’t have to beep every time it receives a transmission or when you are transmitting if you don’t want it to?
Excellent video quality. I wonder which camera are you using.
I was considering replacing my T9500, which is an older version of this radio that doesn't have any of the bells and whistles of the new one, no flashlight or waterproofing. I'll benefit from water resistance, when using it on my motorcycle. The belt clip actually has a function and that is, keeping the antenna 1 inch or more away from the body because of radio exposure limits.
Also the red flashlight is there in case you need to read or see something in the night while keeping night vision.
You did a great review of your radios. As a Ham Radio operator, KM4BAP, I think you made the right choise
Thanks!
Really nice review, I’m needing a pair..
This is the best review for this Model. Great Work
I am so happy that I found this review as I was having some problems setting up my pair of these. I found the printed instructions a bit confusing. Although this video is a review it helped me with setup. I really appreciate you posting this. Thank you.
So glad I could help you!!
I bought mine from brand X with security codes in place all ready out of the box
and have had no problums at all MY radio's where pre tuned to a G M R S tower near me be for thay where shipped love them mine are used by people who
are into off roading toy's
A lot of people seem pleased that you went to an area that had no reception and you showed how they communicate when you put them side by side..
and in town you will get about a mile or line of site
Great review Jen
Thanks Charlie!
Looks like a great product. Thanks Jen Migwech
Thanks Kirk. I think it is a major improvement over my last 2-way radios.
Great Review - can you please tell me if the screws holding the battery cover on are captive (won't fall out)? Thank You
When you talked into the radio you sounded like Delilah from fire watch
Nice!
Best Review of this Radio Yet!!! Thank You!!
What has been your experience with the battery so far? Does it last all day?
@@yves9893 range is what you get off a half a watt radio in city
maybe a mile with building's and trees in the way.
Great review, very well explained than others channels...
I appreciate that!
hey i have a white light flashing. Do you know how to turn that off?
READ THE BOOK
Awesome review Jen. Merry Christmas
Thanks Barry! Merry Christmas to you and your family.
is it loud enough? for example in a loud truck or traffic
Yes
which one has better range, motorola t600 or the baofeng uv5r
leaglie the t 600 does better as the BAOFENG is not part 95 excepted
by the F C C rules
🤔 so is a license needed to use the gmrs channels on the T600?
the answer is yes and the radio need's to be tuned to a G M R S tower
near you before you can use your radio AS I am a license holder.
Awesome review of a great product! Motorola radios are the best on the market, and work better than the Midland handi taklies
ok but there is a brand X that I used by people with off road radio's with a
real LIVE T E C. to talk to and he built the radio state side and know's
the radio inside and out
Battery life is way better for AA at 23 hours avg on alkaline and 9 on included battery pack. I assume it would be the same 9 hours using rechargeable NIMH AA batteries.
I would bring second set of battery's charged off wall chargers for the second half of the day.
Ola tudo bem t400 ou t600?
Qual eo melhor
the t 600 is probley this years model and the t400 is last year with new updates.
Great review but it would have been nice to actually hear the transmission on the other end through the man's speaker just to hear the quality as well as to know how far away he was when you called him
RWHEEL LOVE 7:59
Great review, thank you
Great product review Jennifer. Thanks for sharing. Take care & stay safe
Thank you for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Great review! I've been scanning websites and youtube for review on FRS/GMRS radios to supplement my UHF/VHF radios when camping in larger groups. Tried the economy Motorola MG160A model in the past and threw them away after the first trip. Looking for a nicer unit now and this may be it. Either way my compliments extend to your overall presentation, really excellent, organic exemplification of the user experience. I look forward to more product reviews!
Thank you so much. I'm glad you found the video informative. I hope these radios work out for you.
Price
Hello Jen, have you tried testing the performance over the open water yet?
Tay will average 2 miles out of town maybe a mile in town as building's stop
the signel .
Great review.Thanks for sharing
Do you still use and like these radios? Are there other radios that you like better?
I have four radio's and a scanner bring extra batterys for the scanner and extra battery packes for my all day duty day's.
All these radios in All brands will not go not even a mile you need a 5-watt radio if you don't get a 5-watt one or two watts is a waste of time
and my 5 watt and my 45 watt radio requires a F C C license to use are repeater
towers
wild woddy20 right out of the box you have a half a watt radio no mater
what name is on the front of the radio those re under the ruling of the F C C
so the F C C tell's them what thay can and can not do the radio.
and on the G M R S side which it has you need a licensee for G M R S radio
it's rated at 5 watts and will do 20 miles off a radio tower and I am licened
for G M R read that in the bio
Although extra perks seem useful, my Fox whistle is far louder, can go on a neck lanyard, and my flashlights of choice all beat integrated stuff that is going to drain a radio battery. I personally dislike multi-functionality, as generally inferior versus each separate normal item. At least in the U.S. a little known aspect is in any real emergency situation, you are exempt from penalty related to not having a valid GMRS license; if you can be diligent in staying on FRS bands, the extra range from the GMRS bands might be invaluable should a real crisis arise.
There is no GMRS penalty, these are less than 2 watts.
Lol
G M R S is 5 WATTS that is why the licensee with everyone on it the licensee act's as the number for your cell phone I don't have it I don't call you
see where I am going ham radio is the same why W R X N 824 clear and
on the side have fun and be safe.
I wish I knew the proper setting to use throat mics
so how many miles away were you?
less than 2 miles you take two circles represents one mile if the
second does not over lap the other you are out of range
Thank you great review, a friend just gave me 4 of these because he couldn't figure them out. Got most of it, but thanks for the rest. safe travels.
Great video, thank you for sharing.
Anyone ever change the battery from the stock battery to three AA batteries? How can you open this walkie talkie? Anyone??? Thanks.
Great explanation. Thanks for the vid!
I hope that you will review these for range, 1/4, 1/2, 1 mile, 2 mile, and 3 mile range. I hope you will post the results.
the F R S radio's are rated at 1/2 watt and will do about a mile as buildings will kill the signal there is nothing above one mile for them
the F C C rules as to transmitter watts t 1/2 of a watt
Thank you very much! Appreciate the use guide style review.
I enjoyed your review, very well done.
The battery takes 8 hours to charge. And then dies after 45 minutes. We are camping and need use while driving for 3 or 4 hours or more. It zeems the run down may be related to the two decices seem to be "open connected" . That is withoit pushing the side talk button. we can hear everything on the other end going on. Radio and background. Like the talk button is depressed permanently.. can you help us get more than a few minutes of functioning time?
If battery life is a priority for you, ditch the rechargables and use regular (3) AAs
Unclear on Low or high watt channels? Channel 8 is a "low" channel. And whats FRS family radio Service is? Will we get more life on a different channel?
Mention IVOX . What are they and which to pick. How do we turn off if ots voice activated? Jist getting constand open line and Background noise?
You mention Emergency leaves it wide open. How to tell If it iss on and how to Turn that off?
there are 22 channels on family service channels 15 through 22 family service
side are shared with G M R S those 8 are off repeater channels the same
15 through 22 are repeater channels requiring a F C C licensee for use
and the radio need's a PL tone to a tower to work the tower and I am
licensed to do so.
Thank you for the review from Costa Rica :) Muchas gracias :)
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Greetings from Canada!
Great review Thanks 👍😎🤝😁
No problem!
Great review Jen!
Thanks Mark!
Have a Merry Christmas Jen!
Merry Christmas to you and your family too!
The only design flaw I've found is you end up pushing the light button when trying to transmit.
Just got these and they're good, but if it's locked you can't turn it off.
Great review!
The distances you said are right, but in miles.
answer is one mile in town as buildings kill the line of site rule
Nice review 👍🏻
Great little radio's! Thank you for sharing!
They are great! Way better than my old ones.
Thank you so much
So are the higher channels like 11-12-13-14-15 ext better channels to talk on while trying to use in long range? What's Hamm too?
The channels rated GMRS (listed in the product's manual and indicated by the Hi symbol near the channel on the LCD screen) transmit at a higher wattage so are better for distance. However, terrain is everything...line of sight with no major obstructions produces the best results. Ham radio is amateur radio.
GMRS and FRS isn't in the ham radio Bands Persay There is 70-centimeter bands in the Ham Radio Band Plan
which is what FRS and Gmrs is on but Higher frequencies
www.zerobeat.net/qrp/bandplan.html
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_Radio_Service
wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/FRS/GMRS_combined_channel_chart
Hopefully, This will answer your question
G M R S are the high power channels all 22 channels on F R s are
1/2 of a watt only
Good review!!! looks like good stuff
Thank you Grant.
Howdy Jen; Waaaaayyyyy down here on the East-Coast & hear Ya Loud & Clear 10-4 ? Lets see how they perform in a weekend's use ? Wife & I use our Cobra-Micro's all the time while shopping. Thanks & Looking 4ward to an update,soon. Stay-Frosty Up Yonder. ATB Terry God Bless
Great idea to use them out shopping Terry. Take care, Jen.
Good job. Thanks
I want to know some details about your talkabout.
1) Will the supplied charger charge only the supplied motorola battery pack or it can also charge independent third party AA rechargeable batteries as well, when inserted in the radio?
2) Are the supplied chargers 2 pin or 3 pin?
3) Can you tell me the charger's input and output details, like volt, watt, etc.? I am from India (220-240V), and so will have to buy a step down voltage converter accordingly, if necessary?
4) Please tell me the minimum (which channel) and maximum wattage (which channel) used by the radio, so that I can determine whether I need a licence or not, here in India.
1) Motorola battery pack. 2) Micro USB 2.0 (5 pin). 3) Input : 100-240V 0.5A; Output: 5V 500mA 4) Channel frequencies listed are for Canada/USA/Paraguay/Panama/Mexico. I'm not sure for India. Best to contact Motorola directly. 14 channels are FRS (0.5 watt) and 15 channels GMRS (1.5 watt)
Sanjay Agarwal You cannot charge your own AA batteries in the radio. They have to charged externally, then fitted.
G M R S operates at 5 watt's on portable and my base is 45 watts
and you need to check with you country as are radio's are under
the f c c rules on are side of the pond.
Great review Motorola's are good radios.....
how much is it? and is it lightweight?
It is lightweight and cost around $170 Canadian dollars.
It's roughly 250-260 grams.
you can get 2 for 100$ US on ebay
Do you need a license to use this walkie talkie radio
Christian Olivares No. Only some channels. It is a great radio for everyone.
TheWildYam thank you very helpful I think I am going to buy me a pair thanks
The FCC dose state that you do have to have a license to transmit on the GMRS channel's. How ever the FRS channel's are free to talk on without a license.
Yes
these radios are family service only SO NO license to get
Man that wiper will intro is cool even in the winter. Wow a whistle too! I NEED these radios. Really? A inferred light too? Wow these are so Dam cool. Love Motorola radios they seem to be the best and so worth the $$. Have you tested these long distance? OMG I was needing the vibration so bad so when Deer hunting it don't make a noise when someone calls. Cool light turns on when it falls in the water but does it turn on when just wet? I wouldn't want it to turn on when hunting just because it started raining & got wet. How far was you and him apart? I would Pay up to $200.00 for these. Great review of these for us. How much was these? Merry Christmas Girl.
At the cabin it is hard to get the range advertised due to large rock outcrops, tall hills and deep valleys in the region. For example, when I was talking to you guys on camera, my hubby was about 1/2 km (1/3 mile) away and he was on the other side of a rocky outcrop . I was talking on a 0.5 watt channel. My other radios just heard static if we tried to talk to each other this far apart. I'm sure in a region where it was fairly flat and there were not many obstructions, it would operate better. There are two sensors at the bottom of the radio (by the light). If these get really wet, the light will turn on. In a light rain it shouldn't be an issue but pouring rain, you may want to keep it protected to stop the light from going on. Merry Christmas to you too Calvin.
Cool great radios and awesome review. Hey Merry Christmas to you two!
Also supports an earpiece
Great review here! Really...really like the emergency feature. Might be another Christmas present!!! ;)
I thought the emergency feature was a selling point too.
the emergency makes the radio ring like you phone does to let you know
someone want's to talk to you IT will not call 911 for you
great review
Thank you Wallace!
Do you need a license for this walkie talkie??
Negative, they are 2 watts or less.
Thanks for making this video
Great and thanks
+Stephen Tung You're welcome.
Looks like an OK radio. Conditions mean everything on the range you can get. Thank you for the video
You're very welcome!
I have two issues with these radios.
1) I'm not sure how to switch from 2-channel mode to single channel.
2) For some reason I was stuck only being able to select channels 1-11. Eventually I fixed it, but have no idea how. haha.
Any tips on these issues are appreciated.
CJT X after you selected a channel and set your privacy Code. press the PTT (press to talk) button to finish the setup. Don't let it get to 2nd channel setting screen . As of you able to select channel 1-11 that kinda weird. should be 1-22.
Someone on the REI web site said that the radios do not float with AA batteries, but will float only with the supplied rechargeable batteries. Have you tested these with AA batteries?
I think the manual says something more like it may not float with AAA's, but it doesn't say for sure. I have not tested it though.
thay are baseckly water tight as mine are but there not your radios
Nice job
Good outdoor radio.
2021 comment o f the year
You forgot the range review ?
Edit - Ooo spoke too soon.
what you don't know is you have a water tight 1 half watt one mile child locater
with a bunch of dumie buttons I own the same radios I never use the family service
as I use the G M R S side good luck with radio you have a one mile range
You can use HI and LO without a license completely?
sorry HIGH power is G M R S at 5 watts family service is only a 1/2 watt.
Quick note if using the sub channel make sure to be at lest five up Chanel away from another channel because you will still hear the other people
Thank you for not being stupid and illegally using amateur radio devices.
You're welcome.
The USB charging is VERY slow... 12+ hours.. the charge rate is too slow. 0.09A
that is why I charge over night and also charge my back up battery's
over night
after Hurricane Irma, I Bought A set of these all My neighbors are Non-Hams I'm the only Ham Radio Operator around Here I cant give them Ham Radios to use these Might work If we Have another Major storm
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Glad you are OK. Great idea to have these for group communication in a disaster.
The instructions with the unit were horrible. Thanks for the instructional
Why didn't you buy Baofeng?
In terms of communication range, Baofeng will be much better (and cheaper), besides, it can be used on VHF MURS frequencies, which will provide a longer communication range on rough terrain.
Well, or if you are ready to spend a lot of money on radio stations, then the best choice will be Motorola DP4801e!
It can operate at frequencies LPD 433MHz, PMR 446MHz, FRS/GMRS 462 -- 467 MHz, and also has a digital mode, for confidentiality of negotiations!
And the Motorola T600 is nothing more than a child's toy!
becouse the baofang radio is not part 95 rated by the f c c.
Awesome: the most overused word around