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Motorola T280 Rechargeable 2-Way Radio (Baltic Purple)

Motorola T280 Rechargeable 2-Way Radio (Baltic Purple)

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great range, smaller & lighter
Review: 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.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Note to "An electronics fan" who wrote "Disappointed"
Review: The buzziness you heard is due to close range. TalkAbouts interfere with eachother at ranges below 20ish feet. If you hold them next to eachother to test sound quality, you will be disappointed for sure - in fact, it says so in the manual! Beyond that range, they are the clearest radios I have ever used.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Note to "An electronics fan" who wrote "Disappointed"
Review: The buzziness you heard is due to close range. TalkAbouts interfere with eachother at ranges below 20ish feet. If you hold them next to eachother to test sound quality, you will be disappointed for sure - in fact, it says so in the manual! Beyond that range, they are the clearest radios I have ever used.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: wonderful little tools
Review: 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.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Great for outdoor communication
Review: 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.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Motorola TalkAbout 280SLK does not compare to the FR50!
Review: The Motorola TalkAbout 280SLK is nothing like a Motorola FR50 Radio. These radios DONT COMPARE! The talk About 280SLK has a rechargeable battery ans has 532 channels. There Are 14 main channels and 38 sub-chanels. the FR50 has only 14 channels and no sub-codes. The 280SLK also has a call feature which has 5 calls the Fr50 has only 1 call. The talkabout 280SLK also has a channel scan which helps find active or free channels. The FR50 does not have this. The 280SLK has a vox feaurure which enables hands free opperation! You can set it to 3 sensitivity levels. The FR50 does not have this. The 280SLK also has a mute feuture which the FR50 does not have. You can also set your 280SLK to turn off at a spefic time! THESE 2 RADIOS DO NOT COMPARE! The TA280SLK is much Better! The FR50 is also twice the size of the 280slk. This is a great product! (280SLK)!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: wonderful little tools
Review: these 2-way radios are great - the ta280slk is the best small 2-way radio that we have used - great reception, clear voice over at least 1.5 miles in heavy cover and in the clear - they go more than the 2 miles advertised - great features and very easy to use - my 9 year old grandson was using these radios inside of 2 min. - these are so good that we have ordered another pair - now all of the family can have a radio when we are out and about - another great point - over the water from our boat to a friends the broadcast range was more than 2 miles by a long shot -- some users complain about the broadcast button being in a awkward place - we do not feel that way at all - great tools for the outdoorsman and women - and great for keeping track of the kids and grandkids

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Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Dissapointed
Review: Wanting to buy the best 2 way radio I could find, I was dissapointed in the sound quality of the Motorola 280. Even within close proximity, the sound was "buzzy". Not what I would expect for units costing $120 each. I'm so dissatisfied that I'm going to return them and try another brand. I have used some cheap (less than $40 each) radios from Radio Schack and the sound was much clearer.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: We use our TalkAbout 280 SKL-NiMH all the time
Review: With two very young children, our outings can be very unpredictable. Time is tight too. The Motorola 280's have been a great time saver. Sometimes we split up in the mall. One of us goes to do some shopping while the other has fun with the kids. We don't have to worry about setting up a time and place to meet up. It's easy to ask a question or change/make plans from 1/2 mile away.

We use it on hikes and while walking around the neighborhood. They're also great when you are travelling with more than one car.

The range is supposed to be about 2 miles. It can differ depending where you are.

Everything I've said is a good reason to by any 2-way radio. Why did I choose this model even though it costs a lot more than some of the other ones?

-They're rechargeable. It's real convenient to plug them in for a couple hourse after -They're compact. Even more compact than the the 280's that take regular batteries. Their size makes them easy to bring along anywhere. They also have a removeable belt clip. Clip them on your pants or belt or remove the clip and they slip easily into your pocket. -They're rugged. The 280's survived drops onto pavement and gallons of baby drool. -They have 14 channels and 38 privacy codes. If you go somewhere where there is a large crowd, you will run into other people with radios. The extra channels help you find a quiet channel. However, we rarely have to change channels.

We've had ours for almost 2 years now and they have been very useful.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: We use our TalkAbout 280 SKL-NiMH all the time
Review: With two very young children, our outings can be very unpredictable. Time is tight too. The Motorola 280's have been a great time saver. Sometimes we split up in the mall. One of us goes to do some shopping while the other has fun with the kids. We don't have to worry about setting up a time and place to meet up. It's easy to ask a question or change/make plans from 1/2 mile away. We use it on hikes and while walking around the neighborhood. They're also great when you are travelling with more than one car.

The range is supposed to be about 2 miles. It can differ depending where you are.

Everything I've said is a good reason to by any 2-way radio. Why did I choose this model even though it costs a lot more than some of the other ones?

-They're rechargeable. It's real convienient to plug them in for a couple of hours and not have to deal with swapping batteries. -They're compact. Even more compact than the the 280's that take regular batteries. Their size makes them easy to bring along anywhere. They also have a removeable belt clip. Clip them on your pants or belt or remove the clip and they slip easily into your pocket. -They're rugged. The 280's survived drops onto pavement and gallons of baby drool. -They have 14 channels and 38 privacy codes. If you go somewhere where there is a large crowd, you will run into other people with radios. The extra channels help you find a quiet channel. However, we rarely have to change channels.

We've had ours for almost 2 years now and they have been very useful.


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