Description
Everybody can stay in touch, even when they're up to 5 miles apart* -instantly, with the push of a button. The Distance uses a rechargeable NiCad battery that is included with the radio or 6 AA ...
Summary: The radio is quite good and much better than i thought it would be. The UHF supplied antenna really cut down range so i replaced it with a 17cm whip and i got twicw the range. Really good radio for recreation perposes.
Strengths: Range.
User Friendly.
Size.
Weaknesses: Battery
Similar Products Used: GP300, XTS8000, AstroSaberII
Review Date January 17, 2003
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 3 of 5
Used product for Less than 1 month
Visitors rate this review 3.75 of 5,
4 votes
Reviewed by: crquality(Unregistered User)
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Advanced
, from Wyandotte MI USA
Price Paid:
$139.00
at eBay
Home or Favorite Resort: Home
Product Year: 1999
Summary: I have to say that this radio is pretty impressive when compared to the crap sold in the stores for el-cheapo these days.
After reading the other reviews, first, it should be noted that any modifications done to the radio is a violation of its type acceptancy by the FCC, thus making it illegal to use. Only Amateur radio allows you to tinker with your radio equipment but, this is not an amateur radio.
Second, this radio operates on frequencies assigned to the General Mobile radio Service. Even though the first 7 frequencies are Shared with FRS, this radio requires a license from the FCC. Canada doesn't have a GMRS, and use of this unit there is illegal.
Strengths: Good size, not too toyish, 2 watts of power is plenty good for local coverage, removable antenna
Weaknesses: Ni-Cad battery life is not too good, and Motorola emphasis on licensing not enough.
Similar Products Used: T7200 (sucked), GP300, GP350, XTS3000, MTX8000, GM300, M1225, MaxTrac800, GP68, the list goes on.
Review Date December 28, 2000
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 4 of 5
Used product for More than 1 year
Visitors rate this review 3.00 of 5,
4 votes
Reviewed by: rick langer(Unregistered User)
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Advanced
, from long island new york
Price Paid:
$200.00
at cabellas
Home or Favorite Resort: lake placid/ whiteface
Product Year: 95-96
Summary: the 2 watt output is suffice for any mountain,,however i brought mine into krp electronics and had the out transformer/chrystal changed and upped to 5 watts ,,distance 25 miles line of sight and 10 miles through no dense and 5 miles through cement,,totally pleased,,
Strengths: distance distance
Weaknesses: size,battery life
Similar Products Used: none
Review Date October 17, 2000
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Used product for More than 1 year
Visitors rate this review 4.50 of 5,
2 votes
Reviewed by: Clark(Unregistered User)
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Advanced
, from Castro Valley, CA
Price Paid:
$179.00
Home or Favorite Resort: Whistler/Blackcomb (fav)
Product Year: 2000
Summary: I have really enjoyed using the motorola radio products over the past almost four years. I have used them very effectivly with backcountry travel and mountaineering trips. The only better thing I have used are profesional radio where you use relay towers but those are expensive and require a FCC license. One tip I would give to any BC traveler using any of these radios is stop by a camera shop and pick up Lithium batteries. They last almost three times longer then alkaline and are lighter. An additional plus is there performance in the cold. be prepared in the US Duracel Lithiums are about 6.99 for a pair of AA though you can usually get generics for 2.99 for a pair at a camera shop.
Strengths: Long distance, clarity
Weaknesses: Large
Similar Products Used: Motorola 10x, 7x, and talkabout modles
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