@@PulsarTECH there all the same half a watt radio with a mile range do to building's radio waves don't bounce well when your packing a half a watt transmitter on family service radio
Honestly, if I get a mile or so with my hiking partners out in the woods, I am happy. Most units will work just fine. If you keep the limitations in mind, your expectations will be met. Good video.
Great video. I have the same model, but I got only about 1.5 km range in Pennsylvania hills. Note: near the end of the video, you said this was waterproof. This one is just splash resistant, not waterproof. None of the waterproof motorola radios have a power/volume knob. They just use a power button.
Great review. Does this require a license to be used since its GMRS radio ? The Motorola site only says FRS license-free radio in it's description . I don't get it.
Great video it helps actually..I think its pretty good good working around 9.3 or 9.5 km around City if its ok .wirk well good enough wxample just lost fone aignals aomething happened younhave an emergency contact to talk I like it .😊thanks brio yah around 100$ US not too bad around 125 $ CAD here well not too bad.u got three devices.
do you know you have a 2 mile range limet you radio puts out 1/2 a waitt only do to f c c rules also all radio's guts are the same only the out side package changes which means each person can buy what ever radio thay want thay will work together he said 35 miles is what you would get but to get 35 mils or so you are going a repeter becouse you radio can turn it on know you now.
Yes it is for charging your radio's but if I may say as for the range it's about 3 to 4 Kilometre range for that tipe of radio in saying that it's not the kind of radio id pay for and for me the radio's id be looking at are a Motorola gp328 Motorola 1250 and the Motorola 1550 thay are my tipe of radio's also the handheld unit's as well
you can not transmit out of a can you need to be out side and you will get about a mile in town as there is a tinnie transmitter in your hand that won't go through a block wall
Some motorola talkabout radios are FMRS/GMRS as they state this in their specs. I understand that the coverage is extended by using GMRS repeaters by default when using channels above 3, so if it's not using the GMRS tech then it's a PMR only which it's totally limited to the point-2-point power. Am I correct about the GMRS use ?
Hi, your understanding is partially correct. Motorola Talkabout radios often support both FRS (Family Radio Service) and GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies. FRS operates on channels 1-14, while GMRS operates on channels 15-22. Channels 8-14 are shared FRS/GMRS channels. GMRS typically allows for higher power levels and the use of repeaters, which can extend the range of communication. However, to legally use GMRS frequencies, you need to obtain a GMRS license from the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) in the United States. If a Motorola Talkabout radio is operating on channels 1-7 (FRS channels), it will be limited to FRS power levels and features. If it's operating on channels 8-14, it can access higher power levels and might benefit from using GMRS repeaters, but again, a license would be required. Therefore, if a Talkabout radio is not using GMRS frequencies (channels 8-14) or doesn't have a GMRS license associated with it, it would indeed operate under FRS regulations and limitations, which includes the point-to-point power levels you mentioned.
In 2017 the FCC reclassified these types of radios as FRS only, as well as making FRS all 22 channels. These can't access repeater inputs. Less than 2watts. And no removable antenna.
here is my story here in the U.S.A. radio's are under the office of the federal communications commission thay regulate what the walkie talkie companys can do with are radios yours will do 56 klm, we can do 20 miles on a repeater tower with a 60 watt transever I go in at 45 watts and come out at 60 watts.
since the F C C mandated that all F R S radio transmitters be at half a watt that is the way it is so no radio has more power then all F R S radios THE power was put into G M R S 5 watts on hand held's know you know the hole story.
you will never get any good range out of a steel drum half of your transmittion is bouncing off the car body and not getting out try it out side the car then you will get at least a mile.
you ae all mest up first you are using a1/2 watt f r s radio set to fcc rules and regs 1 half a watt will get you two miles that is it A LL frs radios are the same inside guts this is becouse fcc ruls if the radiohas privet that means when you enter a two number next to your channel number and they mach I would not be able to talk to you with entering your number but i can lissen only and the 35 mile is gmars why do I know becouse I have a federal license to do so you get 20 miles off each repeter know you now
yes there are becouse people like this guy miss red the book you are on 1/2 watt that is it no more there is you two miles be couse all radios are under the ruls and reges of the F C C thats every radio what ever there ferequencys are know you know .
as of 2024 the higher channels marked as RPT repeater channels 15 through 22 there is your 8 repeater channels program your radio into one of these channels you will do 20 miles but you need a licensee for that as I DO have one
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Motorola has very nice two way radios, thanks for your review!
You bet
@@PulsarTECH there all the same half a watt radio with a mile range
do to building's radio waves don't bounce well when your packing a half a watt transmitter on family service radio
Thank you very much this complete review & testing. I like the design of these radios.
Glad you enjoyed it
Honestly, if I get a mile or so with my hiking partners out in the woods, I am happy. Most units will work just fine. If you keep the limitations in mind, your expectations will be met. Good video.
Right on. I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Absolutely, keeping expectations in check and understanding the limitations of hiking gear is key.
Great video. I have the same model, but I got only about 1.5 km range in Pennsylvania hills.
Note: near the end of the video, you said this was waterproof. This one is just splash resistant, not waterproof. None of the waterproof motorola radios have a power/volume knob. They just use a power button.
Thanks very much for the update.
Correct! The T6xx series of radios are designed to be waterproof.
Great review. Does this require a license to be used since its GMRS radio ? The Motorola site only says FRS license-free radio in it's description . I don't get it.
for the G M R S side yes you do need a licensee you go in at 5 watts and come out at 60 watts and you are 20 miles down the road.
licensee will set you back $ 35.00 dollars and cover's one house hold.
Great video it helps actually..I think its pretty good good working around 9.3 or 9.5 km around City if its ok .wirk well good enough wxample just lost fone aignals aomething happened younhave an emergency contact to talk I like it .😊thanks brio yah around 100$ US not too bad around 125 $ CAD here well not too bad.u got three devices.
Glad you found the video helpful! It's great to have a reliable backup in a pinch.
Brilliant test thanks well done.Good ranges achieved .
Thanks 👍 glad it was helpful!
I like this radios, they have nice weather proof design plus a good range of service.
I like 'em too.
do you know you have a 2 mile range limet you radio puts out 1/2 a waitt only do to f c c rules
also all radio's guts are the same only the out side package changes which means each person
can buy what ever radio thay want thay will work together he said 35 miles is what you would get
but to get 35 mils or so you are going a repeter becouse you radio can turn it on know you now.
Is this a PMR 446 radio? Thanks
Hello, I need your advice. I will buy a wireless radio tomorrow, XTB446 motorola
Looks nice! Crazy how Motorola has business radios for PMR446, but nothing as nice for FRS.
Yes it is for charging your radio's but if I may say as for the range it's about 3 to 4 Kilometre range for that tipe of radio in saying that it's not the kind of radio id pay for and for me the radio's id be looking at are a Motorola gp328 Motorola 1250 and the Motorola 1550 thay are my tipe of radio's also the handheld unit's as well
Thanks for the feedback!
you can not transmit out of a can you need to be out side and you will get about a mile
in town as there is a tinnie transmitter in your hand that won't go through a block wall
Some motorola talkabout radios are FMRS/GMRS as they state this in their specs.
I understand that the coverage is extended by using GMRS repeaters by default when using channels above 3, so if it's not using the GMRS tech then it's a PMR only which it's totally limited to the point-2-point power.
Am I correct about the GMRS use ?
Hi, your understanding is partially correct. Motorola Talkabout radios often support both FRS (Family Radio Service) and GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies. FRS operates on channels 1-14, while GMRS operates on channels 15-22. Channels 8-14 are shared FRS/GMRS channels. GMRS typically allows for higher power levels and the use of repeaters, which can extend the range of communication. However, to legally use GMRS frequencies, you need to obtain a GMRS license from the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) in the United States. If a Motorola Talkabout radio is operating on channels 1-7 (FRS channels), it will be limited to FRS power levels and features. If it's operating on channels 8-14, it can access higher power levels and might benefit from using GMRS repeaters, but again, a license would be required. Therefore, if a Talkabout radio is not using GMRS frequencies (channels 8-14) or doesn't have a GMRS license associated with it, it would indeed operate under FRS regulations and limitations, which includes the point-to-point power levels you mentioned.
@@PulsarTECH I appreciate much your great answer !, Thank you a lot ! This was very clear, and valuable. ✍👍
You're welcome @@mikeav7083
here state a license is required from the
F C C for 35.00 dollars
In 2017 the FCC reclassified these types of radios as FRS only, as well as making FRS all 22 channels.
These can't access repeater inputs.
Less than 2watts.
And no removable antenna.
It is funcional for cruise ships?
I would check with the ship's capten first
to see if you interfear with there radios.
after all he is the caption of his ship.
Just remember you are in a huge chunk of metal!
@@RKingis when the radio wave hits the hull of the ship
it will bounce back
@@donalderickson-si8ww Which is why I said "remember after all you're in a huge chunk of metal" aka Faraday cage
@@RKingis it is really like a mall you in side thay work well
in joy your trip.
here is my story here in the U.S.A. radio's are under the office of the federal communications commission thay regulate what the walkie talkie companys
can do with are radios yours will do 56 klm, we can do 20 miles on a repeater tower
with a 60 watt transever I go in at 45 watts and come out at 60 watts.
Thanks for your comment!
since the F C C mandated that all F R S radio transmitters be at half a watt
that is the way it is so no radio has more power then all F R S radios
THE power was put into G M R S 5 watts on hand held's know you know the hole story.
you will never get any good range out of a steel drum half of your transmittion
is bouncing off the car body and not getting out try it out side the car then you
will get at least a mile.
you ae all mest up first you are using a1/2 watt f r s radio set to fcc rules and regs 1 half a watt will get you two miles
that is it A LL frs radios are the same inside guts this is becouse fcc ruls if the radiohas privet that means when
you enter a two number next to your channel number and they mach I would not be able to talk to you
with entering your number but i can lissen only and the 35 mile is gmars why do I know becouse I have a federal
license to do so you get 20 miles off each repeter know you now
Actually the T4xx series do 1.4watts on high channels with the rechargeable NiMH batteries.
These radios are garbage.
yes there are becouse people like this guy miss red the book you are on 1/2 watt that is it no more
there is you two miles be couse all radios are under the ruls and reges of the F C C thats every radio
what ever there ferequencys are know you know .
all family service radio's are 1/2 watt
@@donalderickson-si8wwThat's incorrect as of 2017!
If you're using them within about a mile, they're good. On high channels 1-7+15-22, they put out 1.4watts with the included batteries.
as of 2024 the higher channels marked as RPT repeater channels
15 through 22 there is your 8 repeater channels program your radio into
one of these channels you will do 20 miles but you need a licensee
for that as I DO have one