Motorola Talkabout T280 2-Mile 14-Channel Two-Way Radio (Black) by Motorola
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Digital camera reviews of Motorola Talkabout T280 2-Mile 14-Channel Two-Way Radio (Black)
Digital camera Review: Excellent - bearing in mind the power/range limitation
Summary: 5 Stars
For better range get a no code amateur radio technician license and buy a 2 meter handie talkie. But small enough to fit in a pocket, cheaper, and with adequate power for proximal communication these radios are great. I wonder when I'll accidentally snap the antenna off though.Digital camera Review: Excellent value and a great item
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently purchased two of these and used them very effectively while travelling around the various central Florida theme parks. My wife and I were able to split the kids and then make arrangements "on the fly". The reception was excellent even when some distance apart. I lost track of the number of other parents who said "What a great idea!" when they heard us using them. The push-to-talk button location is a bit inconvenient but this might be better than being placed on one side where it could be accidently depressed when in a pocket. At a couple of theme parks other people were using them and we had to swap to different channels - no problem. We also used them effectively when shopping for food at the local market when I was able to talk to my wife at home and get updated instructions! Since returning home we have also used them as car to car communication for longish drives. I can't recommend them highly enough.Digital camera Review: Great for outdoor communication
Summary: 4 Stars
The Motorola Talkabout 280 2-way radio is the near-perfect tool for outdoor enthusiasts with a need to communicate with one another. It's compact design means it fits well in a pocket, a backpack or clipped onto a belt. The controls are easy to use and the darn thing is loud enough to be heard through 3-layers bombing down Mt. Baker on a snowboard. The rechargeable battery is a huge feature. I can't imagine using it with AAs. It easily lasts all day on the slopes trails and even during an ascent on the Grand Teton. Charge time is minimal, but I would recommend charging it over night before you take off on your destination. A couple of minor nitpicks now. The talk button is directly in front of the mouthpiece. It's not a huge deal, but sometimes you miss the first word of what people are saying. It's plastic construction is durable, but dropping it or falling on it could prove fatal. It's not really weatherproof either. A friend of mine got some mud and rain on his and had to take it apart to let it dry, but heck it still works great so no big complaint there.
If you participate in any type of outdoor activity with family and friends I highly recommend you pick up a set of these radios.
Digital camera Review: Great range, smaller & lighter
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been very happy with my older talkabouts for skiing & backpacking. With this newer radio, it works just as well, I'm saving 2 ounces, and it fits better in a parka pocket. The review signed by "Dissapointed" which says that the radios are buzzy at short range fails to note that these radios aren't supposed to be used at close range (the manual does note that there is excessive interference within 5 feet, but I've found that there's extra noise within up to 50 feet), so for fun-with-kidz type uses, a cheap Radio Shack radio might well be a better choice. This Talkabout is the best choice for outdoor rec uses though. The only problem is that too many people are using them at ski areas now, so sometimes we've had to switch channels/codes.Digital camera Review: Meets the rugged demands of the military.
Summary: 5 Stars
I am currently in Bosnia, as part of a peacekeeping mission here in the Balkans. I purchased two Talkabouts to play around with while here, and was so impressed with their performance that my unit has purchased several more. We currently use them in the majority of our missions, as we have found that, with a two mile PLUS range, these radios are ten times more practical than the military-bought bulky radios, which, in average, are not as dependable as the Talkabout. We have enough to carry around with us, and know a convenient product when we see it. A great buy.