Motorola T480 Emergency Preparedness Talkabout Radio Review

[@surf71]

Important to note that when using communications you have a plan such as checking in at the top and/or bottom of the hour so you don't drain your battery. Your base station would stay on in case of emergencies but radios in the field should be turned off most of the time making that 10 hour battery like last a few days.

[@Save-A-DogAps]

They also can just take 3 Triple AAA batteries

[@OH8STN]

Excellent video. TUP.. Very often people are too quick to go out and buy the "budget preppers" favourite Baofeng radio. They fail to realise there's actually very little benefit (and much more complexity) to a a Baofeng without the ham radio licence, compared to these radios. This Motorola talkabout is also family friendly. There's no complicated menus, no strange memories to program, you can't accidentally transmit on the wrong frequency, and like you said, anybody can pick it up and use it! Just like the Baofeng, this radio was designed for short range tactical communications! based on your test I would say it's pretty darn good at that! Awesome video :) thanks for sharing!

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+SurvivalTech Nord Phew! Every time I do a COMMS related video I am always worried about if STN will like it. You make me nervous! :) I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it. I agree about this being a good family friendly radio. Kid Prepper learned how to use it very easily. He would have no idea how to use a Baofeng. We need to talk more regarding your Single Side Band method sometime soon for a future video. Let's set something up.

[@OH8STN]

+TheUrbanPrepper No worries TUP, I'm keeping you guys honest! Seriously, don't be nervous, Im here to support your channel, and we are all about giving people the right tool for the task. Actually with the amount of help emails I get every week, you would think I have a lot more than 4k subs. A common theme to the help messages is the complexity of ham radios for untrained users. Videos like yours show people that it's better to be functional, than to be cool! Overly complex radios don't save lives. So I say again my friend, "great video" :)

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

the first run baofang where band by the F C C for being to sloppie in trans and recive mode the radio in your hand is rated at a half a watt for F R S hat is why maybe a mile half a watt won't go through block walls I have a fed radio licensee for G M R S.

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

by F C C law baofeng radio's do not meet F C C rules to operate on G M R S channels it is a cheep starter radio to get in to ham radio just like these getting in to family service radio.

[@irlrsk8]

Solid review TUP, keep the excellent video's & reviews!. T480 sounds like a very good local use prep radio. I still have the same earlier Moto Radio you showed earlier along with my Baofeng radios. Setup my Baofeng radios with multiple NOAA, GMRS/FRS channels along with local repeaters and stations that I monitor. The Baofeng radios are kept with the bag and the Moto's are for local use and personally do like the older one's speakers too.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+Larry Norris Nice! Sounds like you have a solid system in place. The T480 definitely has its place in ones overall prepping system.

[@back_country_adventures9023]

I love the T480 I bought one before I even searched it on KZbin. and I love it I use it when camping and hunting. we all stay in touch when in the woods. and when we are driveing up to the cabin we can keep in touch for pitstops so the rest of the convoy can be informed. why not use cell phones you may ask? because cells dont Alway get the greatest service or single. and txt don't always go threw. plus a walkie-talkie is quicker and cel phones are illegal to use while driveing. I think they are the better then alot of the older ones. also you failed to mention they can be used in a charging cradle . if you have an older model set they will set and charge just fine. that's why there are the two connector plates on the back.

[@kenkoy6723]

I hope you make a review on the Talkabout T600 H2O how their range works just like what you did in this video. Anyway, that was a smart way to test the clarity of the signal in an area with a lot of interference. Thanks for the video.

[@JasonTerryKC]

Hey, thanks for taking the time for this thorough review, especially the distance testing.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+Jason Terry You're very welcome, Jason. The distance testing was fun to film. In future 2-way radio videos I'm hoping to fine tune how that segment is recorded.

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

it's only two miles bone head red neck its rated at 1/2 a watt that's two becouse the F C C said so my base is a 45 watt radio I can talk to chicago you cant do that with your junk stock up on re charge batteries I have

[@georgespeck2289]

having a backup radio communications is a must have item. to many people rely on there smart/cell phones, if the cell tower fails to work then what. it had in the last,and probably again. thanks for the video and review. thanks

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

sprint has a back up plan for all the law inforsment to use and get through there call's.

[@RKingis]

As of late 2017, these were reclassified as FRS only radios. FRS is 22 channels with up to 2watts on 1-7+15-22, and halfwatt on 8-14.

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

as of 2024 all 22 channels are half a watt except 15 through 22 are shared with G M R S as thay are are off repeater channels meaning F R S 1/2 a watt & 5 watts for G M R S shared.

[@RKingis]

@@donalderickson-si8ww FRS is up to 2watts ERP!

[@quakeroats533]

Not many would be brave enough to film themselves while walking around and talking into a radio. Thumbs up for that :)

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+Phil Herb It wasn't too brave. The neighbors are used to me filming all sorts of crazy things after the years of doing KZbin. Dressing up as Leatherface for the Truckers Friend video or the hazmat suit for the backpack throwdown water test was probably the oddest ones for the neighbors. :)

[@quakeroats533]

Haha that's great! Stay the way you are ;)

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

@@TheUrbanPrepper are neighbor hood watch walked in pairs of too down each block we could cover 12 blocks.

[@rkaag99]

I have a couple older t4800 from motorola and they do ok and run on 3 AAA... get about a mile. BUT... I also have midland GXTnnn series... i get closer to 3-4 miles with these. they run on 4 AA or the rechargable packs that come with them. I'm also a ham, but the whole family doesn't have a license so I use these other tools to fill some gaps. You should check out the midlands, you get quite a package for similar financial investment... 2 radios, desk charger (pair at a time charging), ear-bud/mic combo, and the rechargable battery packs. and NO, i don't work for midland. Thanks for all of your videos. I enjoy them often.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+rkaag99 It would be fun to do some Midland testing. Any particular model, perhaps a new one, that you would like to see reviewed?

[@whatfreedom7]

Wow I’d expect more than 1 mile. That’s a deal breaker. I was looking for one to take camping and to take with me if I go out on the mountain bike trails by myself in case I have problems.

[@m3rkgaming683]

Thanks alot bro for your review of the Motorola talkabout radios..Hope you have a great weekend and God Bless you and your family 🙏 😇

[@wanderlustandsparkle4395]

Usually in my home state all radio stations both AM and FM stop playing music and keep you updated on the emergency.

[@Jamesltricker]

Interesting in-depth video. I have been thinking about a comms solution for me and my SO for a while. Thanks

[@cjnewlight4345]

Great video!!! I'm a big fan of your channel, but just now getting caught up after a couple months away. I missed the blooper video this year. I did want to point out one problem with your range test. The radios were set to Channel 8 (one of the FRS-only channels). The radios will not transmit in Hi mode on the FRS-only channels. Even though you pushed the Hi PTT button, it was only transmitting on Lo. You will notice that you lost reception around the same distance for both modes. To test the Hi transmission distance you will need to switch to a GMRS-only or combo channel. A license is required for the GMRS channels, and I believe one is also technically required for a Hi transmission on the combo channels. If you are planning to do a comparison of different brands and models, my current set is the Cobra CXT595. They claim to be water-proof, but I haven't been brave enough to test them. You can buy a pair including charging cradle at Walmart for the same price as one of the model tested.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+Cj Newlight I am still working on my Bloopers video. It will be late, but hopefully people still enjoy watching it. Thanks for the tip on improving the range test. I'll look into doing that for future range test videos.

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

my H TS are water proff there is a rubber seal between the battery and radio

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

as of 2024 all 22 channels are half a watt but you shail 15 through 22 as both at 1/2 watt and 5 watts both those are off repeater channels for G M R S radio the F R S side could and will set off the repeater if your close anuff to it.

[@charles10121982]

The motorola t480 is a very good walkie talkie cuz I use it for hiking boating & i use it for everything else & i love the weather radio in it & the FM radio too

[@frankgarrett4905]

A little gripe about your test. You used channel 8, which is an frs channel. By default with their programming and fcc rules, it will only use low power on these channels, even if you press the high power button. To be fair, you should have been using like channel 19

[@briansteffen3652]

Agree however technically he would need a license to do so. That’s my one issue with these radios is they do not let you know you need a license to use them except for in the fine print in the manual.

[@frankgarrett4905]

@@briansteffen3652 not anymore. Since these are under 2 watts and don't allow repeater access, these are now considered frs radios and license free on all channels. They've changed the rules a couple years ago

[@nicekid76]

6dB decrease is actually alot. dB are on a logarithmic scale not a linear scale. 10dB decrease is about 1/2 the perceived volume. 10db increase is doubling the perceived output. So 10 to 20 is double. 20 to 30 is also double so is 90 to 100.

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

the F C C tell's the radio company's what thay can and can not do so thay cant increase any thing and at a half a watt don't add on to the antenna as it is a half a watt and that is it F C C rules and reg's I am licensed and run all three of my hand held's as is right out of the box becouse I also have a 45 watt base.

[@CanadianPrepper]

I like the USB charging, would like to see a higher IPX rating but like the other features especially the alternate battery options. Does it have a vibration feature? Always thought that would be a nice feature on these especially if for security purposes stealth. Great review and great thorough test, easy to forget how much work goes into a detailed review like this.

[@Save-A-DogAps]

Yes these all can take out the battery pack and just as 3 - AAA battery's and it lasts for 24hrs straight on or 1 week off and on

[@billnwa2250]

Thanks very much, you provided all the info I was interested in.

[@joebetts1515]

Really great video TUP! I've just entered! Awesome review :)

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+Joe Betts Sweet! Thanks for your entry.

[@NWTrailBum]

Another thorough review! Very informative.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+NWTrailBum Thanks for watching!

[@christopherleas4175]

You mentioned it could receive emergency alerts...are you referring to the NWA SAME alerts? Right now I have one radio that will alert me using SAME codes...and another radio for picking up frequencies and talking. Will this radio do both??

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

all family service work together I have 7 weather channels for minnesota by the way the real weather channels are on ham radio

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

answer is yes and I have a radio that let's me hear the weather reports from weather spotters in the field talking to the weather service..

[@witzelsuchthaha9322]

Hello, I am gaining some interest in take apart radios, cheap, small, old, new, anything. Do you recommend any radios that are good for messing around with?

[@thebrizzy]

Thinking about getting the hunting model. I already have a tiny fm/am/sw/mp3/recorder in my kit so I don't need the extra cost of the fm.

[@BigGeezie81]

All I got was static through the NOAA mode had to resort back to a old modified police scanner to listen to a tornado warning

[@RustyX2010]

BigGeezie81 the same thing happened when I got a pair but only one of the radio’s would have the NOAA weather and the other one would have just static

[@BigGeezie81]

@@RustyX2010 I went with the E+ready Midland emergency crank radio and that thing is awesome

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

@@BigGeezie81 happy cranking for you.

[@motorolasolutions]

Thanks for sharing.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+Motorola Solutions Thanks for dropping by!

[@jameelsheik]

We want to purchase a 4 Sets of Motorola Waki takies ( about 4 Km radius) for Power Grid India. Which one is best? Please specify your autorised dealer in India.

[@Save-A-DogAps]

Good review but yiu forgit the most important part If there is a blackout. Then you Cant chargE the walkie talkie So these ALSO. CAN JUST TAKE 3 AAA batteries instead of the battery pack

[@TheGigiodark]

Does the T482 have a backlit display?

[@nick06111226]

I have a set of nice Cobra walkie-talkies and NOAA/NWS comes in puty clear on them,don't know the model number for them but they are for Cobra's Talk About series,nice set included 2 walkie-talkies a desktop style charger and a head set for each one

[@jameelsheik]

We want to purchase a 4 Sets of Motorola Waki takies ( about 4 Km radius) for Power Grid India. Which one is best?

[@ChrisOakesCO]

U mentioned CH.8-14 low pwr and 15-22 high pwr. What about CH.1-7 plz? Thanks

[@clydeosterhout1221]

1-7 are hi-power (2 watt) channels

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

real answer is all 22 channels are one watt out put shower ever channels 15 through 22 are both 1/2 watt and 5 watt channels those are shared with the repeater channels on G M R S 15 through 22 which come out at 8 are off repeater channels you will light up a repeter using those channels people have thought the police where using those channels as we use are call letters SO Chris there is the real answer from W R X N 824 from Minnesota.

[@mschased]

Just looking into 2-way radios for CERT & home preparedness> I was also looking at the T600 packs. Thanks for the thorough review.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching, Michael.

[@SanjayAgarwals]

I am actually fed up with the low battery alert sound which the radio emits at continuous interval of time, even though I have inserted a fully charged battery. Is there any way or option by which I can turn off or disable the low battery alert sound?

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

look it up in the book as he won't answer you. OR call the company and ask them.

[@timlipinski2571]

My Go-To Comm is the cellphone clamshell Mil. Spec. Kyocera Duramax cellphone that meets or exceeds Military Standard 810G and is IP67 Certified. The phone has a micro USB port for charging and eight (8) hours of talk time for the chatty types. For back-up power is the Flip 20 Recharger by Goal Zero that has a micro USB cable. For the back-up Comm is the La Crosse 810-805 Weather Radio T83738 that has AM/FM/WB, back-up power, ear bud port (to extend battery life), LED light and is powered by three "AA" batteries. Thank you for a great review of a great radio (are they in other colors like sexy black ?) ! tjl

[@BuckeyeBryan]

Do the emergency\NOAA alerts work when the radio is being charged but is off?

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

no thay do not.

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

your radio need's to be on and those are up dated every hour and emergency alerts will tone out then give the up dates for that hour.

[@Kellbell2109]

Do people keep that type of radios out like that on everyday basis? I would think most people would only get out when needed.

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

not really mine are everyday Carrie I also carry a fire scanner everyday and have extra battery's for both radio's when I get called out.

[@leonardschannel4799]

Does any of the sounds sound like the tpt hack

[@sjrr124]

Correction for you: I believe you stated that first 7 channels were NOAA and then the rest were FRS / GMRS. The weather channels are separate, there should be 11. Like with most Motorola radios channels 1-7 are GMRS / FRS combo channels (1.5 watts), 8-14 are FRS only (0.5 watts), and 15-22 are GMRS only (1.5 watts) requiring the purchase of a license.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+sjrr124 You are correct. I'll add an annotation. Thanks!

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

@@TheUrbanPrepper reprint on my radio you will find the seven weather channels after repeater channels 22 weather ch.s 1 through 8 I think these channels are standerd through all FRS G M R S radios even the old ones I am licensed for G M R S MY radio are brand X I don't want to smash mid land or cobera eather

[@InklingBoy]

the micro USB might be a pro, cuz I guess you have a powerbank instead wondering where could be the next store station to have a little charging time lol

[@SanjayAgarwals]

I want to know some details about your talkabout. 1) Will the supplied charger charge only the supplied motorola battery pack or it can also charge independent third party AA rechargeable batteries as well, when inserted in the radio? 2) Are the supplied chargers 2 pin or 3 pin? 3) Can you tell me the charger's input and output details, like volt, watt, etc.? I am from India (220-240V), and so will have to buy a step down voltage converter accordingly, if necessary? 4) Please tell me the minimum (which channel) and maximum wattage (which channel) used by the radio, so that I can determine whether I need a licence or not, here in India.

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

you can not buy these as thay are the rules of are government federal communications comm and cant be ship out of the country and 220 and 240 would fry your radio are current is 110 sorry for your loss and your GOV may band them.

[@bow.9496]

Is there a walkie talkie that you'd recommend?

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

ALL F R S G M R S radio's are the same 1/2 a watt for F R S and 5 watts for G M R S I run a 45 watt base station as well and go through a 60 watt repeater and do 20 miles.

[@pixaleena]

Alright I have no communication in my home other than cell phone. Single parent. Two teens. I'm starting from scratch and I'm not rich. What should I get for emergency?

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

thay are all the same in hand held's mobile radios Midland are all under 200 dollars MY hole setn up went for $ 700 dollars base unit $ 250.00 three portables at $ 150 but these came with a T E C. at a 1800 number.and not from a big box store eather that is why I went with them.

[@ghostrider_2104]

Would these be good for a church security team? Or should I look at the more police type of motorola?

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

any F R S radio will work you are in a one block range and yes thay will grate idea you can watch over the cars have lead guy call 911 if needed.

[@lifeofxyco7633]

Love 'em. I'm going to need a pair of those soon.

[@sebaglock]

looks like contacts in the back of the radio for a charging cradle..... and for better range.modify the antenna. in my country is not illegal... :)

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

ARE RADIO IN YOUR COUNTRY IS ILLEGAL as are radio's can't be shipped out of the country as thay are under are fed. gov and F C C radio law's sorry for you loss

[@realStefanLowe]

I think the only function this radio is missing is the VIBRA-CALL ALERT.

[@bugoutbuds8744]

The one in the amazon link has the buttons in different areas, what is up with that?

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

different model that's all.

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

2.5 mm headphone output??

[@PhearaXT]

Why one radio instead of two?

[@EdmundWChan]

Love the singing

[@ggimbore3803]

What’s the orange button on the left side

[@rockstarauthority7354]

Panic button

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

REAL ANSWER IS push it and it bill ring like your phone does at home if you have one just something sillie to put on a radio my radios have pre set security codes which are not security rated just another dum thing to put on a radio and send the new comers on a tail spin or dummie buttions as I call them.

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

tht radio has 1/2 watt transmitter I think you are more then two miles from camp to camp gmrs which is the other side is 5watts on the H T I have a 45 watt base unit my radios where made for off road and I kick ass with my 45 wtt base unit happy trailes and good luck when the shit hits the fan I am ready are you

[@theurbancamper5410]

Is there any way to boost the range of these radios, perhaps with a repeater?

[@Dantastic]

+The Urban Camper Some GMRS frequencies can use repeaters, but those specific frequencies are separate from those that this radio is capable of transmitting on. Also, this radio has no duplex feature, so even if it did have the appropriate frequencies for repeater use, you would be forced to use a simplex repeater, which is not very ideal. I suppose in an emergency situation, you could set up a simplex repeater on one of the frequencies that the radio uses, but for general use, it wouldn't be legal.

[@theurbancamper5410]

+Rebelkid1112 Thanks

[@Dantastic]

Happy to help!

[@demonlust75]

Was able to talk with radio from a mtn peak at 13 miles the the town below inside an apartment building

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

that is called line of site radio to radio.

[@johnc6466]

Can you replace the antenna and replace it with a bigger one?

[@Medici0045]

Most of the time the antennas are permanently fixed to prevent boosting the power and range of the radios so that they don’t violate FCC rules regarding range and power, or frequency.

[@RKingis]

Legally, they can't be modified.

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

@@Medici0045 and IF you pull off the antenna and it is fixed your off to the store to replace it thay are under the rules of the F C C just like any A M OR F M radio stations and that does in Clyde both H A M and the G M R S net work on a tower link I talk to Chicago I LL when the east coast G M R S club comes on for there net control night.

[@PreparedWolf34]

I think this radio has its uses in an earthquake or urban bug out scenario. Love to win one but no neighborhood watch for miles around here!

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

start one.

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

in a earthquake there good till the battery's run out and you cant recharge I have solor power for back up

[@PreparedWolf34]

@@donalderickson-si8ww Dude, this was 8 years ago

[@Fastgt2003]

Is ham hard to get ??? Isn't it like most things just needs money and you get a permit ?

[@ATF_CA]

Hard to get? No, just drive down to your local grocery store and they'll have all the ham you'll ever need.

[@rkaag99]

+Scott Boss in the US you''ll need to take a test, but it''s not too hard. entry level is technician and is 35 multiple choice. the question and answer pool is public info. you could even get by on pure memorization if you don''t get the technical theory. you can check it out at this link: www.arrl.org/question-pools you should definitely consider it! good luck!

[@Fastgt2003]

+ATF6281914 idiot

[@RealBenAnderson]

Ham license is incredibly easy to get. I studied an hour per day for a week and passed the test with only one question wrong. You can get 9 wrong and still pass. There are lots of study guides and practice tests online you can take to get ready, which is what I did. The test fee is $15 and entry-level radios are around $30.

[@Fastgt2003]

+Ben “Paracidic” Anderson thanks

[@mattoonwrestler]

I do not wish to get a HAM license (mostly because it would be hard to convince others in my group to get one also) but I want a way to be able to communicate with them. Am in a somewhat urban area (tallest building is maybe 15 stories) I need at least a 5 mile radius but 10 would be better if I could get it. Does anyone have any solution to my problem? Is there any radio with a 5 mile radius in city that doesn't require a HAM license?

[@gabaghoul23]

in shtf noone is gonna give a rats ass if you have a license to talk..... just get hams and use them.. good luck them tracking you down.

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

SORRY THE F C C will shut you down you cant run a ham radio with out a licensee what makes you think a G M R S radio is the same case in point I used only a guy's number's on his call sign and was reprimanded for it your call sign is you phone number for your radio I don't have it I don't call you

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

the G M R S licensee only requires a $ 35.00 licensee no test and good for one house hold for 10 years and dad is unit one base is who is ever on it at the time. you get 20 miles to play with

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

@@gabaghoul23 yes thay will you come up on a repeater and eather a ham station or G M R S station will tell you your off there repeater

[@hoseb87]

How to remove chirp please

[@michaelloughlin7108]

This video is awesome bud I love range test's. ....

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

happy with a half a watt radio for family service becouse that is what you get.

[@TheAvianPredator]

Would anyone happen to know if this would work with the CLS1410?

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

answer is NO NO NO that is a business radio only SORRY YOUR LOSS.

[@HowToDoAnything777]

This is my only social media that I use. Good luck everyone :)

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+MRIguy The next contest will be KZbin exclusive. :)

[@HowToDoAnything777]

+TheUrbanPrepper oh cool! I forgot to say thank you for the detailed review. I don't really like the FM radio. You are right AM would be better. Louder db would be nice also.

[@walkietalkiemen4698]

Can you cancel FM radio

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

I don't know and he won't tell you eather he gave up after making this mess

[@fotografotimido]

This radio does have a dock

[@BurtBartlow]

meh...no twitter or instagram for me. I'll just use my 8 watt baofeng. Thanks for vid---enjoy them as usual.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+BurtBartlow Sorry. The next giveaway will be KZbin exclusive.

[@christopherthumm4348]

It comes with the charging dock , the 2 metal buttons on either side of the screw that holds in the battery are the terminals for the charging dock

[@utahdesertrider1806]

One mile.. that’s it? That’s sad. Don’t say 35 miles Motorola

[@clydeosterhout1221]

Range is totally by line of sight. In the UK a guy used a 1/2 watt frs radio to communicate with a friend 27 kilometers away. They were both on top of high ridges, with nothing in the way. In real life, UHF radios in urban or rural settings go between 1/2 mile and 2 miles, regardless of power.

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

@@clydeosterhout1221 HERE WE GO GUY"S G M R S uses radio towers I am on a 6 repeater net work covering three county's and 6 city's all on the same tower P L tone as I am W R X N 824 Minneapolis Minn

[@riverrat1747]

Good review

[@back_country_adventures9023]

the T480 is also the same as the T80 just better.

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

there both rated at a half a watt transmitter along with the other stuff which match all radios the board's are the same in side

[@1DomingosSilva]

The better of the Cobra´s PMR for what i have experienced have more range in an urban environment.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+Domingos Nice. What's the exact model number? I'd like to test them out.

[@1DomingosSilva]

Sorry for my late reply-the model opf the Cobra rádios is -Cobra-MT975

[@hollernathan]

Hi great vid, I would love for you to review the Motorola rmm2050 murs frequency walkie talkie. I just tested the range outdoors and was amazed with the range. Compared to my frs/gmrs radio there was no comparison. I think these radios would be awesome for preparedness. Thank you.

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

thay are short range also with out a repeater each radio has there limit's long range is still G M R S no test just 35 dollars and tune your radio to a tower in put PL tone and your in I have 4 radios tuned into 6 repeaters and I trip the nearest one as thay are on the same pl tone.

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

did you not know that G M R S is rated at 20 miles that blowers M U R S off the air by miles MURS is just another short business band V H F radio

[@HandsONreviews4u]

Everyone only talks about features....PEOPLE WANT TO SEE AN ACTUAL RANGE TEST including miles and distance. Outside at a large park and big city. As a customer myself it still makes me hesitant on outright buying one and if Motorola does it's own test?, unfortunately wont be believable unless a real KZbinr does an unbiased test

[@TheChico868]

Agreed. I checked FCC these are 0.45 watts on low. And 1.7 watts on high. But alot of reviewers on Amazon say the range sucks. Maybe it's a cheap antenna or something else at play .

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

@@TheChico868 here is the real story your radio has a tinnie 1/2 watt transmitter there is the reasion your radio dies at 12 blocks be tween the tinniey transmitter and a block wall you louse out sorry for your loss I hold a licensee and know what my three radios will do and not do. and I hold a licensee also.

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

THE unbiased answer is the radio has a half a watt transmitter I got this answer from MY radio T E C on a 1800 number from my dealer

[@ROTORHEADPR]

do a video on entry level HAM radios ....thx

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+ROTORHEADPR I'm working on a few. :)

[@RickChesler]

great thanks

[@dustinrutherford9110]

Man you should have just showed us the instructions not being mean bc i just got a that same radio

[@user-ko5nj6yj4w]

Thanks

[@gcardinal]

kinda funny that what gets recorded on second radio on 11:40 is not what you are saying... seems kinda fake

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+gcardinal Yeah, it was hard syncing the videos for that segment. I had one camera on the stationary radio recording for 20-30 minutes. I had the other camera with me while traveling out to the various distances. Sometimes there was too much background noise on one or both of the cameras (e.g., car driving by loudly, dog barking, etc.). Rather than get exact 1-to-1 video/audio, I settled to just make sure that I go the distance recorded correct. Nothing was fake. No CG either. :)

[@FahimMotoGP]

Nice intro

[@victorchandler9906]

I love that you took the time to make this review, Have you tested max range?

[@keithmcleod5662]

No point to test, these things are worthless in the city and their range is basically limited to line of sight, elevation is the most important factor in range, the higher up you are the better your range you have as long as the receiving unit is above physical obstructions, even in the wilderness it is the most important factor! Some units like the Bauf-whatever have a range of over 70 kilometres, but in a forest the range is 300 yards!

[@victorchandler9906]

@@keithmcleod5662 I see thank you.

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

@@keithmcleod5662 what range do you think you will get with a half a watt transmitter in your hand man think about it 12 blockes that is it brick wall will kill your signel any way I have a licensee and KNOW what my radios do and don't do as I am on the air every day and talk to Chicago ILL on G M R S

[@adanarceo5408]

I live in fiercest wa too

[@ItsEverythingElse]

Yeah, no AM radio? Lame.

[@danny55531]

No one: His son: DUBA DUBA DAT DAT

[@tacticaldude35]

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[@tacticaldude35]

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