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Got my Iphone connected and could send text to my buddie's samsung. Neither use cellphone towers. This is used to pair the radios with your phone in order to integrate with Motorola’s free Talkabout app which contains the connected functionality. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness.

2-way Motorola T800/T801 Series. Whenever the radio connects to or disconnects from Bluetooth, there is a fairly loud tone.

Sign up for our newsletter today! The 30 second message delay also didn't seem to be an issue like others reported. No problem. Radio 101 - Troubleshooting keys on a Midland GXT two way radio, Motorola Talkabout Radio Replacement Guide, Motorola RDX Two Way Radio Programming Software, How to reset the Wouxun KG-UV8D to factory settings and English prompts. They are not without limitations but they are the first rung in the ladder.

Motorola Solutions is one of the few parts of Motorola that didn't sell out to another company and after many years it's cool to have something Motorola made at home again.

With going up a nearby mountain we got great reception at 6 miles from peak to the other person in town.

Please enable javascript for your best B&H experience. In both bands repeater matrixes… Read more ». The quality is typical Motorola which is to say it is quite good. The company is a heavyweight in the arena of communications and manufactures a plethora radio related products for businesses, industries, organizations and first responders worldwide. You'll find the Motorola T800 is packed …

Keep in mind that most Wouxun radios are not FCC type accepted to operate on those frequencies legally in the US. Customer Service 800.221.5743 or 212.239.7765. I tested these around my home which consists of low hills, lots of timber, and few structures. That includes selecting channels, call tones, adjusting weather alerts as well as on/off settings… all without having to pick up the radios.

The chart below compares all of the current models in the T Series and some commonly searched features. @Donald L Cline, Thank you for your response. Both, however, can be triangulated with direction finding equipment. If you are interested, you can check them out at Amazon.com (affiliate links to follow): When you mention the privacy of the text communication ability, I presume you are only referring to communication within range of other radio users. Looks fine and unhandled.

Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2019.

I use the Garmin Rino for this purpose, but for around $100 for two units, perhaps this is the Garmin Rino killer. No problem. Each user is registered to the app which adds a useful layer of privacy that is lacking with FRS voice communications.

Finally, the feature that sets these apart is Bluetooth connectivity.

It can not be turned off which is unfortunate because, like many Bluetooth devices, these can and will drop their connection at inopportune times. Attempts to have it repaired under warranty have failed.

Motorola T800 - Super Cool I've played with the Motorola T800 and find it to be super cool.

Like voice communications, it will be heavily dependant on your conditions but is generally reliable within a 1/2 mile. These are fairly typical FRS radios with 22 channels and 121 privacy codes. Gen. #0907906.

Not surprisingly, Motorola manufactures FRS/GMRS two way radios as well.

You do not get more radiated power from an expensive unit than you get from a bargain unit, due to FCC power output limitations (max.

Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2020. No cell service? If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.

Per FCC filing the max power of this thing is 750mW and yet they claim the same 35 miles.

You can read many of them on AmmoLand News. The code is TW. We will be the first to state that you do not get any greater range out of a $150 radio than you do from a $35 radio.

Same Day Shipping! When connected to your Smart Phone via Blue Tooth, the Motorola T800 allows you to communicate Text Messages, GPS Coordinates, Emergency Messages, and more using two way radio frequencies and the Motorola T800 App on your smart phone. And for good measure, the radios come equipped with an emergency alert feature which can be controlled by the TALKABOUT App. Add at least two items to compare.

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I got mine in today, I went with 801 100% based on the color. Deal. What you are paying for is the receive range. This entry was posted in Motorola on December 9, 2016 by Rick. You can use combination analog and… Read more ». Live Chat. Sponsored Links Utah …

T800 Two-Way Radios (Dual Pack),The TALKABOUT T800 allows you to share and track locations with your travel companions. Deal. ← Previous Post Next Post →. Motorola T800 Talkabout Radios. T800 Two-Way Radios (Dual Pack),The TALKABOUT T800 allows you to share and track locations with your travel companions. Olympia P324 Two Way Radio Special - One Week Only! The product failed after a few months usage. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2019. This is fairly typical of any decent quality FRS radio that I have tried. Please make sure that you are posting in the form of a question.

These radios can be paired with a smartphone to serve as a sort of off-grid, FRS based modem for sending text messages and other info.

The Motorola Talkabout T260 is an FRS radio and operates on 22 FRS/GMRS frequencies. Store #0906712 Elec. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. Print Email. If you happen to be in a dead zone during an emergency or there are power outages, you are in a world of hurt.

In the world of two way radios, one of the first brands that often comes to mind is Motorola. Good item, works well with older Motorola units. Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2018.

Address:528 S. Cherry Rd.Rock Hill, SC 29732, Sales and Support Hours:Mon - Fri / 8:00AM - 6:00PM. I can buy 4 uv-5r’s for that price snd have a much more flexible radio, Give it away, folks. You can send texts to a specific radio user or blast them out to anyone who may be in range. I used the T800 Talkabout Radio to travel the Alaska Canadian highway with another driver due to limited cell phone service. This entry was posted in Motorola on December 9, 2016 by Rick. I’d expect more reliability from the product at this price point. Youtube: Huge29 likes this.

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All of the connected features are handled via the app with the radios acting as a sort of modem.

For more information watch our short video Radio 101 - The Truth About FRS/GMRS Two Way Radio Range.

I give this product one star cause it doesn’t work like advertised. Bought these to communicate with fellow hunters in the mountains. There's a problem loading this menu right now. For that matter, neither can these Talkabout radios. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Hd. I wonder if yours was returned by a previous buyer. In my experience, the connected features of these radios work well with one very annoying caveat. • DO NOT use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna.

With the downloaded app, one can then connect to your smartphone to the T800 radio over Bluetooth. This worked really well sitting next to each other.

You can use Amateur Radio Positioning Service (APRS) radios that will ping your location to an Internet mapping service (free) to your browser. When connected to your Smart Phone via Blue Tooth, the Motorola T800 allows you to communicate Text Messages, GPS Coordinates, Emergency Messages, and more using two way radio frequencies and the Motorola T800 App on your smart phone.

I was able to send texts from almost 1 1/2 miles but I also had texts that failed to send at 3/4 mile. Bought the radios to try this type of communication and it was fun and inspired some new ideas.

If you have ever used FRS radios before, you are familiar with their limitations. *Motorola advertises FRS/GMRS radio range in miles, however your actual range may vary as it depends on a number of variables. This entry was posted on December 9, 2016 by Rick.

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Sometimes just having your phone on one side of your body and the radio on the other is enough to interrupt the Bluetooth connection resulting in a surprise tone. According to Intertek test report maximum output power it produces is nowhere near 2W allowed under FRS: it is 750mW. You need good service on you phone to use all the Features that come with(texting and maps). UHF, VHF, MotoTalk Digital or Digital. Do you have any specific knowledge about privacy or security positions by the manufacturer or app developer?