Motorola TalkAbout FV200AA 5-Mile 22-Channel Two-Way Radio (Pair) by Motorola
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Digital camera reviews of Motorola TalkAbout FV200AA 5-Mile 22-Channel Two-Way Radio (Pair)
Digital camera Review: NO CHARGERS INCLUDED
Summary: 1 Stars
What are we supposed to do with a fleet of of walkie talkies that don't come with chargers???Digital camera Review: No privacy codes
Summary: 3 Stars
These radios are very similar to the FV200R ones. In fact, on the surface it looks like the only difference is the fact that the FV200R are rechargeable. This is not true though; the FV200R have privacy codes. What this means is that you will only hear broadcasts by the other radio, and not all radios that are using that channel - which can be a lot at a ski resort. This feature will also extend battery life since the speaker won't be active that often.
Another consideration is the transmit power, which is rated at 500mW for these radios. Typically, the range is doubled for a 4-times increase in transmit power. Some two-ways on the market use 1000mW of transmit power. This will increase your range by 50%, but will consume more battery power.
You need to weigh range, battery life and privacy codes when making your decision. Motorola is a very good brand and these are very good radios - as long as you accept their shortcomings.
Digital camera Review: Not as Expected
Summary: 1 Stars
Range is very weak probably less than half a mile. Don't waste your money.Digital camera Review: Picks up too many signals
Summary: 3 Stars
All in all, this isn't a terrible Talkabout 2-way radio...but it picks up every signal around! There just aren't enough channels on this thing. As for the range, you're probably better off getting a 5-mile radius radio, especially if you're skiing around Northstar in Reno! For the price, it isn't a bad radio - but if I had a chance to do it all over again, I'd shell out the money for a better radio.Digital camera Review: Poor Clarity
Summary: 1 Stars
We bought these Motorola FV200s to replace our older model Walkie-Talkies (Motorola T6220). Unfortunately, the clarity of the reception on the FV200s is horrible compared to our older model. We bought the FV200s because they take regular batteries (more convenient than rechargeable batteries when your batteries start going dead while out & about) and because of the style and the price. Unfortunately, the clarity is so poor that we constantly have to ask each other to repeat each others' transmissions. I do not recommend this model.