Low Battery Alert: Yes, audible
tone and visual display alert you when batteries are running down.
Battery Saver: Yes, auto
power off, 1 to 8 hour options.
Weight: Unknown, if you have
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Size: 4.5" h x 2.36"
w x 1.30" d.
Monitor Button: No.
FCC license required: Ye,
FCC GMRS license required.
Programmable Scan: Yes with
program list.
CTCSS Codes: 38 codes.
Known as Coded Tone Control Squelch System(CTCSS), or "Privacy Codes,
these tones provide for a total of 532 sub-channels when combined with
the 14 FRS channels.
Privacy Encryption: Yes,
Eavesdrop Reducer™ scramble mode for privacy, 3 different settings
Talk Confirmation Tone: Yes,
(roger beep), let's the other person known when you unkey so they can
start talking. You can turn beep off.
Page/call Alert: Yes, VibraCall®
alert has 10 telephone type call tones.
Vibration Call Alert: Yes.
Keypad lock: Yes. Key confirmation
tone on/off selectable.
Battery Life: 30 hour battery
life using 5% transmit/5% receive/90% standby. Battery meter (always shown
in display).
Receive Signal Strength Indicator:
Yes.
Headset Jack: Yes, single
pin jack.
Selectable Microphone Sensitivity:
Yes, low, medium, high settings.
Color:
Stopwatch with Lap Timer:
Yes.
FM Stereo: No.
NOAA Weather Channel: Yes,
8 channel weather radio with weather alert.
Programmable Scan: Yes with
program list. Nuiscance channel delete.
CTCSS Codes: 38 codes. Known as Coded
Tone Control Squelch System(CTCSS), or "Privacy Codes, these tones provide
for a total of 532 sub-channels when combined with the 14 FRS channels.
Programmable Scan: Yes with
program list. Nuiscance channel delete.
CTCSS Codes: 38 codes. Known as Coded
Tone Control Squelch System(CTCSS), or "Privacy Codes, these tones provide
for a total of 532 sub-channels when combined with the 14 FRS channels.
Privacy Encryption: No.
Talk Confirmation Tone: Yes,
(roger beep), let's the other person known when you unkey so they can start
talking.
Page/call Alert: Yes, VibraCall®
alert has 10 telephone type call tones.
Vibration Call Alert: Yes.
Battery Life: 30 hour battery
life using 5% transmit/5% receive/90% standby. Battery meter (always shown
in display).
Weight: Unknown, if you have
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Size: 4.5" h x 2.36"
w x 1.30" d.
Monitor Button: No.
FCC license required: No.
Programmable Scan: Yes with
program list.
CTCSS Codes: 38 codes.
Known as Coded Tone Control Squelch System(CTCSS), or "Privacy Codes,
these tones provide for a total of 532 sub-channels when combined with
the 14 FRS channels.
Privacy Encryption: Yes,
Eavesdrop Reducer™ scramble mode for privacy, 3 different settings
Talk Confirmation Tone: Yes,
(roger beep), let's the other person known when you unkey so they can
start talking.
Page/call Alert: Yes, VibraCall®
alert has 10 telephone type call tones.
Vibration Call Alert: Yes.
Battery Life: 30 hour battery
life using 5% transmit/5% receive/90% standby. Battery meter (always shown
in display).
Receive Signal Strength Indicator:
Yes.
Headset Jack: Yes, single
pin jack.
Selectable Microphone Sensitivity:
Yes, low, medium, high settings.
Color: T6300A - Smoke
Black or Bimini Blue colors. T6310A - Deep Purple. T6320A and T6320N -
Amazon Green and Liquid Lime Colors.
Stopwatch with Lap Timer:
Yes.
FM Stereo: Yes, with dual
earbuds - T6310 and T6320 models only.
NOAA Weather Channel: Yes,
8 channel weather radio with weather alert.
Clock: Yes, with alarm wakeup
tunes or vibration.
Warranty: 1 year warranty.
Display: Backlit LCD display.
Transmit Power: 1/2 watt
(500 mW).
Power source: Uses 3 AA Alkaline
or AA NiCd batteries.
Vox: Yes, hands
free operation with or without an accessory with adjustment.
Comes With: Removable
swivel beltclip, owner's manual.
Options
and accessories:
53724 Remote Speaker Microphone - $48.00
53725 Headset with VOX Microphone - $22.00
53726 Earbud Only - $14.00
53727 Earbud with PTT Microphone - $36.00
53728 Flexible Earpiece - $14.00
53740 Professional Headset with Swivel
Boom Microphone
53743 Lightweight Headset with Boom Microphone
- $50.00
56320A Earpiece with Boom Microphone -
$18.00
56322 Vehicle Travel Charger Adapter -
$28.00
56323 Combination Belt or Armband Carrying
Case - $18.00
Some other notes ..... The T6300 series radios were released
in in the 4rth quarter of 2000.
User Comments: While I only have one so far I've found
it to be decent radio. If you are planning to use it with other brands of
radios you'll find the audio disappointing but if all the radios you'll be
using are T6300s or Motorolas they'll work great. It's due to companding used
by Motorola. Audio is great other than that, loud and clear. The T6300 series
has features that make them work better with other T6300 radios. Some of these
features allow the T6300 to only respond to other T6300 radios, kind of nice
in FRS congested areas. The vibrating feature is well done in the T6300. It
can be set to respond to any radio or to only another T6300. Scrambling is
nice, 3 different settings for that.
The alarm clock feature is handy for a number of things including
setting times for calling the other radios. The alarm works with either or
both vibration or ring tones. There is a stop watch feature. The weather alarm
works great. I've had mine go off two times so far but both those were system
tests. Weather comes in good in my area. VOX works good. One slight problem
I've found is that you must disable weather alert in order for it to work
properly. Scanning works good too. The T6300 finds CTCSS tones in less than
a second, a handy feature. Power output and receiver sensitivity seem to be
up with the better FRS radios and selectivity seems to be one of the best.
You wont be bothered by pager transmitters as much as with other radios. The
case seems well built and tough, easy to hold onto. The only weakness seems
to be the battery door. It could use a little work but it's not that big of
a problem. Those are a few of the things I can think of at the moment. I'm
sure QRM could add some more. - Mike.
Just received two T6400 and thought some people may be interested
in a description of them. This radio is for those who are generally happy
with the range of an FRS radio, but would like more open channels and features
which improve the ability to both reach someone and have a more private conversation.
This is basically a T6300 with GMRS channels. A primary potential buyer is
a skier. Motorola has been making incremental improvements to the original
TalkAbouts. Earlier models that I've owned had problems with the Volume control
sticking and generally not working after a period of several years, the battery
cover being very hard to remove, and a flimsy speaker/mike connector along
with limited features to enhance the ability to actually connect with your
party in a crowded air space.
Overall the build quality is good and better than the older
TalkAbouts. Nice looking and fits nicely in one's hand. The battery cover,
while much better design than the older models, seems flimsy. Not sure yet
if this is actually a problem. The battery contacts are much improved and
it easily takes the NiMH pack. The belt clip is a nice feature, but as it's
all plastic, under hard use I wouldn't be surprised if it broke.
The sound is OK, not bad but nothing special. The digital sound
control is a feature which I don't like. While it eliminates a past problem
and makes the radio more weather resistant, I've found that to have a decent
sound volume for listening I need to put the volume around 14. Thismakes all
the feature sounds, tone calling, etc. too loud. (they want to be a 9). It's
awkward to lower and raise the volume. Perhaps, separate volume settings could
be incorporated into the software control. The speaker/mic. has changed from
a double pin to a single pin contact. While this allows the cable to swing
freely and therefore easier to put in a pocket, it means I need new speaker/mics.
There currently are a limited number of manufacturers to choose from, meaning
higher price. Hopefully this will be changing in the future, although too
late for me.
It has no problems interfacing with my Maxon 210+3 GMRS radio
on both the FRS and the GMRS channels. I like the T6400s ability to have separate
sub-codes for each channel. I haven't found the Voice Compression feature
to result in poor audio with the Maxon. The Call Tone and Call Display are
a nice feature. When pressed it causes all radios (including the sending radio)
to receive a telephone like ring and if used with another of the T6XXX series
radio, until you press the transmit button on the receiving radio the LCD
screen shows CALLRVCD. There are a number of different ring tones available
so you can use this to identify who is calling. My one problem is related
to the digital sound control as the Call Tone on the sending radio gets real
loud.
The Scramble feature works. It "scrambles" the audio
enough that unless the receiving radio has the same feature and level of scramble
(1 to 3), you can't understand what is being said. I wouldn't get too carried
away with it, as one could still make out the general tone and type of discussion
being held, just not exactly what is being stated.
My short experiments with the range show that it's about the
same as any good FRS radio. I wouldn't expect this to get out another 3 miles
(from 2 to 5 miles) over a FRS radio. The antenna/power setup simply isn't
there. My best guess is for this radio to make it with the skiers it has to
last over eight hours on a single charge. With the NiMH the stated longevity
is 10 hours assuming a 5-5-90 use. To keep the small form factor means it
can only use 3 batteries or 3.6 volts. I'm not sure this amount of power would
drive higher power outputs and still last the minimum 10 hrs. What might be
nice is the ability to use either a 6 inch antenna or a stubby.
The one feature which doesn't work as stated in the manual that
I found is the Battery Type. If you use Alkalines, you have the feature of
Setting the Battery Type to either Alkaline or Recycle. If you put in the
NiMH batteries this feature disappears. I'm assuming/hoping that it automatically
makes the change to the power meter for the NiMH and that the feature is if
you use single NiCd vs Alkalines.
Overall, a very nice radio but I wouldn't get it if your need
is to have the longest range possible. If that's your need I would get one
of the many larger 2 watts or greater with a 6 inch removable antenna. - Doug
H.
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Best Price: is T6300A $99.95 at Pactronics
, Cabela's , and Bass
Pro Shop. 6310A $119.95 each at Pactronics
and Cabela's. 6310N (Battery/Charger
Model) only, $149.95 each at Pactronics
and Cabela's. 6320A (AA Alkaline Battery
Model Available), $129.95 each at Pactronics.
6320N (Battery/Charger Model) only, $159.95 each Pactronics
and Cabela's. Note .... Please
check current pricing and availability. Info current as of 11/22/00.
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User Comments: Me and my buddies have 3 Motorola talkabout pluses (older
model) and 1 motorola FR60, they are great!!! I have noticed that they do not
go as far through the woods as they do through open fields. This year we switched
to rechargeable NiMH batteries. They work good, and will pay off in the long
run. check out http://www.nimhbattery.com/.
NCHunter
I have the fr50's, and they work real well. They are about the same as the
talkabout 250. They just have a few less gadgets. There are 14 channels and
the range is the same as the talkabout. The only reason I bought these instead
of the talkabout is the price. I got 2 at best buy for around $75.00 Good Luck,
L.K.
I have a pair of the FR-50's. They worked well this past hunting season, providing
very clear communication. The only thing I noticed was occasionaly some other
hunters (not in our group) were also on our same pre-arranged channel. We could
just go to another channel, but anyone else listening would know were to go
also. Jim Janiczek.
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Some other notes ..... FR50 was released Spring 1999. No PL codes, so
you will hear anybody who is using the same channel as you. There is no way
to turn the other people on your channel off, which could get annoying.
Uses same accessories as the Motorola TalkAbout SLK 280. FR60 was released in
Fall of 1999. The FR60 has 38 PL codes which the FR50 did not have.
Best Price: is FR50: $41.98 at Satellite
Zone, $49.99 at Cabela's , $39.99
at Bass Pro Shop. Model FR60: $47.98 atSatellite Zone.
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as of 5/27/00.
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Some other notes. Limited range, 1/2 to 1 mile at best. Not the most
rugged radio available. You cannot re-program channels, no rechargeable Ni-Cad
battery. Also, the reception of this radio may be a little worse than many of
the others, as it uses "compander" circuitry to compress and help clean up noise
on received signals. Such a circuit has been known to degrade receive sensitivity.
The TalkAbout was discontinued 7/9/99.
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Best Price: is$69.50 at Satellite
Zone This is a factory closeout price as these radios are getting
hard to find anymore. Note .... Please check current pricing and availability.
Info current as of 7/2/99.
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User Comments: Me and my buddies have 3 Motorola talkabout pluses (older
model) and 1 motorola FR60, they are great!!! I have noticed that they do not
go as far through the woods as they do through open fields. This year we switched
to rechargeable NiMH batteries. They work good, and will pay off in the long
run. check out http://www.nimhbattery.com/
. NCHunter
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Some other notes. Limited range, 1/2 to 1 mile at best. Not the most
rugged radio available. Also, the reception of this radio may be a little worse
than many of the others, as it uses "compander" circuitry to compress and help
clean up noise on received signals. Such a circuit has been known to degrade
receive sensitivity. The TalkAbout 101 was discontinued 2/1/00.
Best price: is Camo $89.50, all other colors $77.50 at Satellite
Zone .This is a factory closeout price as these radios are getting hard
to find anymore. Note .... Please check current pricing and availability. Info
current as of 7/2/99.
Bass Pro Shop has the Motorola
'TalkAbout 101'. What is the TalkAbout 101 and how does it compare to
the TalkAbout +. The TalkAbout 101 has the same frequencies and codes as the
TalkAbout+. It has a slightly different gray colored case with a "stick-on"
color face. The range and it's physical size is the same as the TalkAbout+.
The primary difference is that the 101 does not have an accessory jack or a
VOX circuit. It can not use any audio accessories available for the TalkAbout+.
Bass Pro Shop price is $99.00
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Some other notes. Limited range, 1/2 to 1 mile at best. Not the most
rugged radio available. This radio was introduced for sale in October 1998.
This upgrade to the TalkAbout offers display backlight and Channel/Code lock
button. The TalkAbout 200 is a discontinued model. See
the TalkAbout 250.
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User Comments: I have used the 250's for two seasons now. They are great!
They do use the batteries,though. They may last a few days to a week with moderate
amount of talking. They drain faster in cold weather. I use the PTT mike and
run the cord from the back of my ear and let the bud "hang" above my ear. That
way it does'nt affect my hearing. The larger units have more range but the smaller
ones are great if the parties aren't going to be too far apart. danno
My hunting partner and I used our new Talkabout 250's for the first time this
weekend. They worked great!! We are only about 200-300 yds. apart but we were
worried about how clear they would be when whispering. No problem at all hearing.
Although, I did notice they are a little harder on batteries than the old cheap
ones we used to use but they are worth it. Toby
We used 250s for the first time this year. We used headsets with boom mikes,
left em on all day long. There were a number of occasions where I was able to
alert members of my hunting party that game was coming their direction. One
time I told a party member he better turn around cause he was about to be run
over by a cow elk and calf, and it was true. We bought alky batteries at COSTCO,
a brick of 48 for around $10, we put in fresh batteries in every other day and
did lots of talking. Buy the cheapest no name batteries you can get, don't waste
money on the heavily advertised brands. Good communications makes a hunt safer
and far more enjoyable, the headsets are key, IMHO of course. George.
I've also had good luck using Motorola 250's. I've used them for two years
now and it makes me wonder how I ever got along without them. I've had times
where I was able to get over five miles range from them but this was when I
was on a mountain top above camp and I could talk clearly to the people in camp.
They are definately a line of sight radio and won't work real good from one
side of a hill through to the other. I don't have any complaints as to battery
life. I've been able to go for two weeks on a set of batteries if I make sure
to turn the radios off when not in use and I really don't talk a whole lot so
they're usually just on standby. Be sure to get radios with the 38 interference
codes, all of the FRS radios use the same 14 frequencies, with some radios being
limited to those 14. With 38 codes, and 14 channels, you have so many more options
to get away from radio traffic. Foreman4X4
We use "em" and they are great. We get about 1 mile in the thick swamps of
S.C. I use the talkabout 250+. I put an old earphone from a transistor radio
on mine and stick it in my pocket. That way incoming calls won't spook game.
You will like them. Mike, SC Hunter.
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Some other notes ..... Limited range, 1/2 to 1 mile at best. Not the
most rugged radio available. This radio was introduced for sale in October 1998.
This upgrade to the TalkAbout offers LCD display backlight, channel scan and
Channel/Code lock button.
Best price: is $69.98, camo $82.98 at Satellite
Zone, $79.00, camo $84.00 at Bass Pro
Shop. $81.00 all colors except camo at SWS
Communications , $84.99 all colors except camo, camo $99.99 at Cabela's Note .... Please check current pricing and availability. Info current
as of 7/2/99.
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Some other notes. Limited range, 1/2 to 1 mile at best. Not the most
rugged radio available. This radio was introduced for sale in October 1998.
This upgrade to the TalkAbout offers Electro-Luminescent Backlight Display,
Time out Timer, battery meter display and audible alarm when low battery, Auto
power off function, and multiple VOX sensitivity level settings if you like
to use a VOX. The TalkAbout 270 is a discontinued model.
See the TalkAbout 280.
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Best price: is Alkaline Battery Version $99.50 Rechargeable NiMH Version
$119.50 at Satellite Zone
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as of 7/2/99.
PL codes: 38 Interference Eliminator Codes.
The 289 model allows storing separate privacy codes on each of the 38 channels.
VOX: Yes, Model 280 requires external VOX
headset. Model 289 has a built in hands free VOX/speakerphone built into the
unit. Unlike the 280, this VOX works directly from the radio itself rather
than requiring a headset or other external mic.
Display: Electro-Luminescent backlight display.
Lock/Light Button: Yes.
Channel Busy Indicator: 280 model: no. model
289 yes, icon on display.
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Some other notes. Limited range, 1/2 to 1 mile at best. Not the most
rugged radio available. This radio was introduced for sale in October 1998.
This upgrade to the TalkAbout offers Electro-Luminescent Backlight Display,
Time out Timer, battery meter display and audible alarm when low battery, Auto
power off function, and multiple VOX sensitivity level settings if you like
to use a VOX, channel scan, multiple call alerts is great when having several
partners using the radios.
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Best priceis: Model 280 Alkaline Battery Version $87.00, Rechargeable
NiMH Version $107.00 at SWS
Communications , $89.98 Alkaline, $109.98 NiMH at Satellite
Zone , $99,99 Alkaline, $119.99 NiMH at Bass
Pro Shop , $139.99 NiMH version at Cabela's
.
Model 289 Rechargeable NiMH Version $115.98, Alkaline Battery Version $99.98
at Satellite Zone. NiMH
Version $129.98, Alkaline Battery Version $139.98 at Cabela's Note .... Please check current pricing and availability. Info current
as of 5/27/00.
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User Comments: I have tried the Talkabouts, 250's, 50's and the Distance
models. I have used them to hunt in CA, SC, TX, NE and FL. By far the one that
worked the best and was the easiest to use was the Distance model. I have used
them with the VOX and PPT headsets and ear bud. fishaye.
We use Talkabout Distance radios. They never go as far as you want them to
but they are much better than the half watt models. A friend of mine bought
a custom magnetic mount antena from a radio shop. You can hook them to the Distance
radios. Using it on one end probably adds 25 to 30 percent to the distance.
Spotter.
I have a pair of the Motorola distance radios and like them real well. I have
found that they are not as effective in and around pine woods as they are in
the hardwoods. The mountains here in WV also play havoc with the distance.I
bought them for safety reasons but they have come in handy when I kill a deer
and can get the son to come drag it for me. Blacky.
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Best price: is $159.50, camo $169.50 at Satellite
Zone , $189.00 yellow, $209.99 camo at Cabela's
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User comments: I use the Distant DPS and I happy with it. It's a bit
larger than the 250s but you can get a good distance out of it. My party consist
of 9 hunters and we each carry a DPS. Even in deep valleys I'm able to reach
my parties. We hunt in public lands so even with the multiple channels, there
are still some cross talks. The channels on the DPS can be programmed with codes
where no one else but your party can communicate. You can recharge it or use
regular alkaline batteries. buck9.
My friends and I went with the DPS model because you can use AA batteries with
it. When we go out for a week or two, the rechargeable won't last. Spotter.
I also have used the DPS model with excellent results, although have never
had to put it to the days long test. I used it with the optional earbud last
year and other than having to get used to the wire, it worked great... For now,
I'm just using the talkabout 250. I don't have a big need for long distance
stuff right now. But with my experience with the DPS, I think it's a great way
to go. BTW. I also have the DPS with the add on battery tray if youre interested.
Cujo.
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Some other notes. Only 10 channels, need FCC GMRS license, no
LCD or back-lite. 1 to 2 mile range with 2 watt transmitter. If you use the
'AA' battery pack, it makes the radio 1 inch taller No LCD or backlight to see
in the dark. The 'DPS' means dual power source.
Best price: is $169.50, camo $179.50 at Satellite
Zone . $189.99 at Cabela's for the
yellow color, $209.99 for the Advantage camo model. $204.00 camo at Bass
Pro Shop Note .... Please check current pricing and availability. Info current
as of 5/27/00.
Note: The Motorola 'Sport', '10X', and '7X' radios were replaced by
the Motorola 'TalkAbout' radios. You can still find the '10X' and '7X' at some
of the dealers. The accessories are compatible between the 'Sport 10X' and the
new 'TalkAbout' radios.
Channels: 2 channels, channel 1 - 151.625MHz
red dot designator, channel 2 - 151.955MHz Purple dot designator on the GMRS
frequency band.
Mil-Spec: Yes, meets mil-spec 810 C,
D, and E.
Transmit power: 1 and 5 watt selectable.
'Voice assisted Programming': Yes.
Comes with: 10 hour wall charger, antenna,
belt clip, user manual, FCC license info, and a compact or hi-capacity battery.
Battery life: 8 hours on 5 watt setting
and 10 hours on 1 watt setting, assuming a 5% transmit/ 5% receive/ 90 % standby.
Button Lock: Yes, button lock
set for the buttons to prevent accidental activation.
Display: LCD display with back-light for display
at nighttime.
Channel scan: Yes.
PL codes: 38 User programmable PL codes.
Receive signal strength meter: Yes.
Warranty: 1 year warranty.
Hi/Lo transmit power switch: Yes,
you can run 1 watt to save the battery or 5 watt when you need the range.
Size: 6.1" h x 2.2" w x 1.2" d with high capacity
battery.
Size: 5.1" h x 2.2" w x 1.2" d with high capacity
battery.
Weight: 14 ozs. with compact battery, 16 ozs.
with hi-capacity battery.
Color: Gray.
Keypad Lock: Yes.
FCC license required: Yes GMRS license.
Time Out Timer: yes (60 Seconds).
Auto Squelch: Yes.
Options and accessories:
EarBud HMN9024 $29.00
EarBud w/mic&ptt HMN9025 $55.00
Headset w/boom mic HMN9023 $69.00
Speaker Mic HMN9026 $76.00
Vox Adapter HMN9037 $57.00
120V - 3hr. Desktop Charger Adapter Included PMTN4020 $75.00
120V - 10hr. Desktop Charger Adapter Included PMTN4021 $37.00
Leather Case w/Swivel AX6051-LSW $35.00
NiCad Rechargeable High Capacity Battery PMNN4002 $55.00
Some other notes .... The Motorola Spirit is a very rugged radio. If
you're tough on your gear, consider this radio to hold up a little better than
the low end models like the TalkAbout. You need a FCC
license for operation of these radios. Kind of spendy if you're on a budget.
Bigger and heavier than the TalkAbout models. Backlited LCD display is nice
to have in the dark. The 5 watt transmit is the best you can get for long range
communications. If you need more than 2 miles range, this model is good to about
5 miles.
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Best price: for a 2 channel VHF model #SV52CST, is $410.00 U.S at Shipman
Enterprises. Note .... Please check current pricing and availability.
Info current as of 5/27/00.
Battery Saver: Hi-lo power switch to
save on battery life.
Programmable: Yes.
PL Codes: 'PL' or 'DPL' privacy codes.
Comes with antenna, belt clip, 10 hour
wall charger.
Warranty: 1 year warranty.
FCC license required: Yes.
LCD display: No.
Weight: 14.4ozs. in compact model, 16.4 ozs.
in full size model.
Size: height is 5.2 inches without antenna
in compact model, 6.2 inches in standard model.
Color: Black only.
Options and accessories:
HTN9014 Standard 10HR Desk Charger - $25.00
HTN9013 Rapid 3HR Desk Charge - $60.00
HTN9067 6 Unit Rapid Rate Mulit-Charger - $CALL
HMN9030 Remote Speaker Microphone - $75.00
HMN9036 Earbud Palm/Clip Microphone - $45.00
HLN9132 Earbud Only - $20.00
BDN6720 Flexible Earpiece Only - $40.00
HMN9013 Headset Boom Microphone - $60.00
HLN9133 Voice Activate (VOX) Adapter - $50.00
AWE9122 Case Leather with Belt Loop - $25.00
HLN9149 Swivel Belt Loop Adapter - $10.00
HLN9985 Case Waterproof Bag - $40.00
HAD9742 VHF "Stubby" 3.5" Antenna - $12.00
NAE6522 UHF "Stubby" 2.5" Antenna - $12.00
HLN8240 2.5" Replacement Belt Clip - $3.00
SLN8254 2.5" HD Spring Action Belt Clip - $5.00
SLN8255 3.0" HD Spring Action Belt Clip - $6.00
HNN9044 Replacement Battery 650mAH - $35.00
Some other notes. The Motorola Radius SP50 radios are comparable to
the 'Spirit' models with a few differences. Pretty rugged radio, heavier and
bigger than the TalkAbout models. No LCD with backlite so you'll need a flashlight
to read channels numbers in dark. Hi/Lo power switch is handy to save battery
life. The 5 watt transmit is the best you can get for long range communications.
If you need more than 2 miles range, this model is good to about 5 miles.
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Best price: is $349.00 U.S. For 2 channel VHF model at PacTronics.
Ask for Rhonda, she's real helpful. M-F 8-5 PM PST. Note .... Please
check current pricing and availability. Info current as of 5/27/00.
You
can extend your coverage area by installing a 'Motorola
Sport Base' radio in your camp or in your vehicle. These radios are compatible
with the Motorola Sport, Sport SS, Sport10, Sport 10X, TalkAbout Distance, and
TalkAbout Distance DPS handheld radios.
Specifications:
Transmit Power: 25 watts of transmit
power will help reach out further than the handheld radios, 10 to 20 miles
approximately.
Channels: 2 channels. Operating frequencies
are 462.575 mhz and 462.625 mhz.
FCC License Required: Yes, an FCC license
is required, comes with license application.
Comes with: 30 feet of antenna cable
and antenna with mounting bracket. Also includes 117VAC to 12VDC desk power
supply.
Warranty: One year warranty.
Options and Accessories:
cigarette lighter adapter to power the radio in a
vehicle, $14.99,
magnetic mount antenna for roof of your vehicle, $39.00,
non-locking mounting bracket $12.99,
power cable to install to battery for a more permanent installation,
$17.99
Specifications:
Specifications:
Specifications:
Specifications:
You
can extend your coverage area by installing a 'Motorola
Sport Base' radio in your camp or in your vehicle. These radios are compatible
with the Motorola Sport, Sport SS, Sport10, Sport 10X, TalkAbout Distance, and
TalkAbout Distance DPS handheld radios.
