Motorola Talkabout T800 Two-Way Radios, 2 Pack, Black/Blue

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The T800 Extreme is one of the newer range of walkie talkies Motorola are pitching as the future. The sleek, lightweight design is in line with that modern outlook. Stands for Multi-Use Radio Service, and is a different group of frequencies (151-155 MHz VHF) which the FCC allocate for non-licenced use in a similar manner to CB radio. The next day, I continued using it since the rechargeable battery wasn’t full yet by the morning after plugging it to charge overnight. Apparently, it takes about 8 hours to get it fully charged.

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The range in real-life conditions can be reduced from maximum range. The range quoted is based on optimum conditions with an unobstructed line of sight and without electromagnetic interference. On the left side of the radio are four buttons. Two of these are dedicated push-to-talk (PTT) buttons for high and low power transmissions respectively. The other two are the flashlight on/off switch (the flashlight is located at the top) and emergency button. The display, though small, can be read clearly. It shows the transmission information, battery indicator, and frequency.Family Radio Service is an FCC defined set of channels – 22 + 8 for repeaters – shared with GMRS, however FRS does not require a license as it is limited to lower power. These channels are 462-467 MHz UHF.. In conclusion, this walkie talkie is free to use, powerful and durable, ideal for outdoor and water activities, as well as for professionals and amateurs. Motorola T82 Extreme Its compact and modern design makes it comfortable and easy to handle walkie talkie.Moreover,its yellowdesign will mean you never lose sight of it.

Motorola Talkabout T800 Two-Way Radios, 2 Pack, Black/Blue Motorola Talkabout T800 Two-Way Radios, 2 Pack, Black/Blue

The casing is made of durable plastic material that is made to withstand rough handling and weather. All the ports (for connecting earpiece or charging cables) are sealed with rubber flaps to prevent water, dust, snow, etc, from getting into it. With the T82 Extreme,you can create caller groups, and this can be set up with all callers collectively. Each group member has a group identifier which displays on the screen, as well as the name of the group. I could tell they were rookies in all things walkie talkies. I mean, only newbies come to an outdoor event with 2-way radios without prior testing. Without that time gap, testing the T460 wouldn’t feel like something new. Because from experience, walkie talkie models from the same manufacturers usually share several features and functions it can be hard telling them apart. That said, I’d make a conscious effort not to make this Motorola T460 review read like a Motorola T600 vs. Motorola T460. No matter temptation to do that, the T460 deserves to be treated like a walkie talkie that can stand toe-to-toe with the best in the same price range.Equipped with NOAA weather alerts, this radio keeps users informed about changing weather conditions and emergencies. It also features an integrated LED flashlight, which can be handy in low-light situations. We used the USB charging cables to charge the device overnight via a mobile power bank. By the time we left for the day’s activities the next morning, the batteries were at 100%. I’ll say you need about 8 hours to go from zero to 100%. Communicating – The PTT button is conveniently located on the side making it easy to exchange messages. The audio reception was clear even in windy situations. I didn’t have to repeat myself most of the time.

Motorola Talkabout T800 Two-Way Radios, 2 Pack, Black/Blue

It is noteworthy that even at the furthest range possible, audio clarity for reception and transmission was excellent. In a few situations, you might encounter problems with audio modulation though. Battery performance Motorola designed the T800 to be a ‘press and hold’ pairing device. And that is all it took: simply press, hold and release the button once the display indicates the pairing was successful. It is rugged and waterproof against splashes from any direction. It is also easy to set up and most of the functions work quite well including the dual channel scanning, auto squelch and group call among others. The T800 two-way radio works just like every other radio by sending information using radio frequencies to keep you connected while off-grid. The secret to the T800 is once your smartphone is connected to your radio over Bluetooth, the TALKABOUT smartphone app enables communication options beyond push-to-talk. The TALKABOUT app uses the T800 as a modem to send messages, locations and more over the radio frequencies to your fellow T800 users. With enhanced communication and more information you enjoy unrivaled connectivity for peace of mind off the cellular grid.Despite the name, these offer no protection from eavesdropping; when you broadcast with a walkie talkie it is not encrypted. Instead you can agree on a tone (which you won’t be able to hear yourself) which will tell your handset which is the preferred signal. The radio is easy to program and operate, has a vibration alert, do not disturb function and iVox feature. You can also enjoy automatic voice activation and hands-free.