Motorola XT185 Walkie-Talkie - 10km Range Test & Review

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  • Опубліковано 23 сер 2024

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  • @jkinkamo
    @jkinkamo 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks a lot for this cool review! Today I received pair of XT185 units I ordered last week. Nice pair of radios indeed! My requirements were: long standby time, 16 channels, small size, USB charging. And the sensitivity & selectivity are excellent as these are relatively small units.

  • @Sashquatsch
    @Sashquatsch Рік тому +3

    I started using these radios and to my surprise the battery endures 5 days yes five whole days and the charging cradles are more than easy to use no more fiddling around to drop or to take them out. Cannot find a way to silence the start up bleep though. Another positive thing is that the XT185 radios are very small and very lightweight. To weather proof them I use zip bags.
    I started using PMR446 Motorolas with the Ta288 then the XTN the XTNId and the TLKR 80/81 now this XT185.
    Made a 23 mile contact with my XT185 on channel 08 - 00 from someone on a Motorola T82 that was calling. 23 miles or 38 Km.

  • @fc1133
    @fc1133 Рік тому +2

    300m vs. 10,000m WOW. What a difference. Thanks for posting.

  • @redjohn20001
    @redjohn20001 Місяць тому

    Did you ever manage to get the full 16 channels available on your XT420?

  • @het_gele_teken
    @het_gele_teken 2 роки тому +3

    I’m sure these are fine radios but their toy-like appearance doesn’t convey business radio to me. Would love to see a really long range test with these and the XT420 and T80 radios

    • @tdcattech
      @tdcattech  2 роки тому +4

      No, they don’t have the classic look of the DP1400 or DP4400 or even the XT420 but they’re also considerably lower cost and the fact that you can’t even feel them on your belt or in your pocket is great. Depends what you’re after. 👍🏻

  • @LiquidSaturday
    @LiquidSaturday 2 роки тому +3

    Though I do like the compactness compared to their previous models, have a pair of (T82 Extreme) myself, Motorola should have used USB-C for charging instead of Micro USB.
    I'd gladly pay a little extra if it did have a version of that.

    • @tdcattech
      @tdcattech  2 роки тому +1

      Yes, that’s always something I think too but I have so many devices that use micro-USB and, while it may be old, it’s reliable and perfect for lower power tech. Everything will probably move eventually but for now I have to use both so it’s no big deal. 👍🏻

  • @alientacticalgaming2586
    @alientacticalgaming2586 Рік тому

    Congrats compadre u doing good Do You know any good radios that can be charged via USB-C ? Greetings from Cabo Mexico

  • @awangPan
    @awangPan 5 місяців тому +2

    My walkie-talkie can make calls up to 5,000km, and I don’t need a monthly fee for a free SIM card. It’s very affordable.

  • @edjenx57
    @edjenx57 Рік тому

    Thanks for this review, it is really helpful!
    I work in film and TV production and am looking to purchase a new set of walkie talkies for use, on set - for small crews of a few people, to 50+.
    I frequently work with XT 420, from my rental house. I like the simple, sturdy design, but looking at the spec, new generation models like the XT185 or T82 seem to have left the XT420 behind, even though they are close to half the cost! What is the logic for paying double for an XT420 in 2023, does it still beat the xt185, in any respect?
    If anything, the only thing holding me back, is the toy-like appearance of the XT185 - I'd be afraid that clients would think that I am fobbing them off with a cheaper, lower performance consumer model, even though it seems to have all the characteristics of an excellent PMR business two-way radio.
    Finally, do you have any thoughts on the T82 Extreme? It is more or less the same price as the XT185, but the latter seems to win, in terms of spec. Again, the only aspect in which the T82 seems to come out on top, is that it looks more like a 'proper' walkie talkie! I understand that this is purely a subjective take.
    Thanks again for the excellent review and very grateful for any reply to all of the above.

    • @donalderickson-si8ww
      @donalderickson-si8ww 29 днів тому

      well all walkie talkies used here in the USA are all the same inside
      so thay will match each other the only difference I would see is one
      has more dum buttons than the other MY radio's are F R S G M R S 1/2 watt to
      5 watts and NO extra dum buttons other than the standerd buttons
      for the radio

  • @almeedar
    @almeedar 9 місяців тому

    Hello dear
    I’m watching your review from couple of days good job keep it up. I want to buy couple of walkie talkie for my team as we do sand driving trip and in our country we are allowed to use PMR 446 radio after getting approval. I have selected two option but need some help to finalise it. Motorola XT185 & XT460, can you help me that which one is better and why or what’s the big difference between this two. Thank you

  • @danieltkachenko6034
    @danieltkachenko6034 10 місяців тому

    What the radio that you used in the range test before XT185

  • @paulissus8974
    @paulissus8974 Рік тому

    Sound review, do you know how these compare to the Motorola Tlkr T92 H2O (PMR446) thank you.

  • @fire_phoenix8083
    @fire_phoenix8083 Рік тому

    Hey man I was wondering if you knew how to activate channels 9-16 on the Motorola T42?

  • @emanuelsanchez3762
    @emanuelsanchez3762 Рік тому

    what radio do you recommend for PMR446. T82, T92 or anything else? important for me: Audio Quality, range, battery life. USB-C would be great but not necessary.

    • @Aleksandr2000play
      @Aleksandr2000play Рік тому

      Baofeng's radios!
      UV-5R, BF-888S
      Retevis RT85
      TYT TH-UV98

  • @todorkolev7565
    @todorkolev7565 Рік тому

    I wonder how does the battery perform in the "off" mode (if there is one)?
    Like, have it charged nicely and kept aside.
    Once in a week, you turn it on for a little use and turn it back off.
    I have a feeling the ones that use AA batteries might actually do better here, as they can just be powered with regular alkaline batteries, that don't lose a lot of charge when not used!

    • @tdcattech
      @tdcattech  Рік тому

      Very well, it seems. I haven’t used these for a while (a few months) and they’re still showing full charge. 👍🏻🔋

    • @todorkolev7565
      @todorkolev7565 Рік тому

      @@tdcattech thanks!

  • @spig021
    @spig021 Рік тому

    @TDCatTech Can you please answer me a question about scanning on the XT185’s? On my T92’s, if I set scan off from a channel with 0 set on privacy codes, whenever a channel is received from another transmission, their CTCSS or DCS code is decoded & displayed along with the channel number. If scan is commenced from a channel with a code set, then only the same codes as programmed in your radio are scanned. Are the two scan functions available in this unit?

    • @donalderickson-si8ww
      @donalderickson-si8ww 29 днів тому

      on are radios here in the USA you cant talk to someone when you don't have there code thay have in your radio all you can do is hear them.

  • @EstelleBoy-sc2jm
    @EstelleBoy-sc2jm 4 місяці тому

    Not rugged steep price. Older models far more rugged.Nice video.

  • @michaelanthonytollan
    @michaelanthonytollan Рік тому

    great review but i am looking for the best i am looking for one better 4w walkie talkies and no more than 120 euros

  • @DumfriesDik
    @DumfriesDik 6 місяців тому

    Great review thanks. Do you happen to know the difference between the XT185 vs T72? I see they are a different colour, but is that it?? Thanks.

    • @tdcattech
      @tdcattech  6 місяців тому +1

      Apart from colour, no, I can't see any difference.

    • @DumfriesDik
      @DumfriesDik 6 місяців тому

      @@tdcattech many thanks.

    • @DumfriesDik
      @DumfriesDik 5 місяців тому

      @@tdcattech I was gifted (Birthday) a pair of T72's and they are great. All the best.

  • @ANCARS9800
    @ANCARS9800 Рік тому

    Im pretty new to walkie talkies. Wanted to ask if that will these walkie talkies will connect to another brand UHF walkie talkie?

    • @donalderickson-si8ww
      @donalderickson-si8ww 3 місяці тому

      are radio's here in the U S A will work together just fine this radio is from the UK
      so I dont think thay will work together at all

  • @drmedhatkamel4533
    @drmedhatkamel4533 6 днів тому

    Is it available in Egypt

    • @tdcattech
      @tdcattech  4 дні тому

      I've no idea. Wouldn't a search help you there?

  • @donalderickson-si8ww
    @donalderickson-si8ww 29 днів тому

    It is realy hard for me to under stand meaters when we use miles in the U S A
    are radio's are under F C C rules here that radio would work at a mile becouse
    of the 1 half watt TRX.

  • @casscassy9174
    @casscassy9174 7 місяців тому

    Im looking for a small-ish walkie talkie with for my water sports and skiing. Hows the speaker quality? Thanks

    • @tdcattech
      @tdcattech  7 місяців тому +1

      For the size, decent. These look a little 'toy' like in their design but they're good walkie-talkies with clear audio.

    • @casscassy9174
      @casscassy9174 7 місяців тому

      @@tdcattech thanks so much for responding. I’m definitely getting me a set 👍🏻

  • @samuelkellerhals5942
    @samuelkellerhals5942 Рік тому

    Are these basically the same as the Motorola T72, just in a different colour?

    • @tdcattech
      @tdcattech  Рік тому +1

      Certainly looks like it but I've never handled the T72.

    • @samuelkellerhals5942
      @samuelkellerhals5942 Рік тому +1

      @@tdcattech yeah although marketed for a different purpose, but specs look the same. Thanks for the review!

    • @spig021
      @spig021 Рік тому

      Yes, same user manual, but supplied with different accessories.

  • @TheChico868
    @TheChico868 2 роки тому +3

    Motorola is really regressing in the consumer radio sector

  • @FootballAndBoxing
    @FootballAndBoxing Рік тому

    Can someone tell me if these are compatible with all pmr 446 radios?

    • @tdcattech
      @tdcattech  Рік тому

      They are. PMR446 is a standard so if the radio is configured the same, they can be used together.

    • @ahambhramasmii
      @ahambhramasmii 11 місяців тому

      ​@@tdcattechcan you make a video on how to connect with other devices and other modes

  • @loloverland
    @loloverland 5 місяців тому +1

    No usb-c, how stupid is that

  • @grahamwardandcd1594
    @grahamwardandcd1594 2 роки тому

    Cb radio better u get out far on ssb band. Pmr 446 ur wasn't ur money and time

    • @gamemasterised5887
      @gamemasterised5887 2 роки тому +1

      CB is much more expensive and sometimes work less than PMR radios, that's my case. And the cb is not portable that's the big difference !

    • @tdcattech
      @tdcattech  2 роки тому +5

      Wasting money for what? How is CB practical for a team working in a pub or leisure centre? PMR446 are perfect radios for what they’re made for.

  • @thomasnappo6309
    @thomasnappo6309 Рік тому

    I would order 4 radios..if l can get them in Canada 🇨🇦...let me know how and where to get them.

  • @4Sandrix
    @4Sandrix Рік тому

    Please do the PNI prm r10 pro review