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Motorola T460 Two-Way Radio

Motorola T460 Two-Way Radio

Description

Escape To The Great Outdoors With Confidence The Talk about T460 is the ultimate necessity for anyone serious about outdoor adventures and sports. With this radio, you're not alone whether you are skiing down a mountain, exploring a new trail or pitching a tent at a campsite. Just press the push-to-talk button and you are ready to go. Connect to your friends and enjoy your outdoor activities with up to a 35 mile range, emergency features, and hands-free communication.

Push-To-Talk (PTT) power boost allows you to extend the transmission range by increasing the transmitter power output. It also saves battery life when no power boost is necessary.

Keep updated with real-time weather conditions by turning on the weather channel or initiating weather alerts. With these capabilities, you will always be prepared for the unexpected.

38 Channels each with 121 Privacy Codes. With 22 channels and 121 privacy codes, totaling 2,662 combinations, it is easy to find an available channel.

Keep updated with real-time weather conditions by turning on the weather channel or initiating weather alerts. With these capabilities, you will always be prepared for the unexpected.

There are certainly many different choices available to folks regarding radio choices. Many consumers, however, fall into the trap of believing the misleading advertising that various manufacturer’s use to help sell their products, especially when they are in panic mode due to a natural disaster (like an earthquake) or (currently) various lock-down scenarios due to the latest overseas virus. One frequently used example of this buying trap are the claims of 35 to 50 mile range from 1/2 watt UHF FRS/GMRS handheld radios with non-removable antennas (frequently seen on various Cobra, Midland, Motorola, and Uniden radios sold at various big box stores or on the internet).At UHF frequencies (and with a decent antenna), you’ll normally get around 1 mile of range for every 1 watt of power on transmit, so a 1/2 watt big box store FRS/GMRS radio is likely to get only 1/2 mile of range, nowhere near the 35 to 50 mile claims shown on the box in large type (with the phrase “under optimum conditions” shown in very small type). What that means is that if one individual is standing near the cliff face on a tall 9,000 ft. high mountain and his friend is doing the same thing 35 miles away (with nothing between the two mountains but air), then they “may” get the 35 mile range as advertised. When both individuals are at ground level, normal range is reduced to a 1/2 mile (or less) depending upon obstructions that may be in their way.

2 watts gmrs. 0.5 watts frs. reference: https://apps.fcc.gov/eas/GetApplicationAttachment.html?id=2559372

The set contains:

  • (2) FSR Walkie-talkies
  • (1) Y shaped (wall-> 2 micro USB) charging call
  • (2) Rechargeable Batteries
  • (2) Belt Clips
  • (2) Single ear earbuds with PTT mic
  • (1) Carry case
  • (1) User Manual (EN/FR)
  • (1) Accessory Sheet (EN/FR)

About 5"

Things we like

  • Superior acoustic quality combined with an extraordinary dynamic range
  • It contains two distinct methods for charging the batteries.
  • Their ergonomic design makes them comfortable to hold.

Things we don't like

  • Obstructions significantly impact the range.
  • The lifespan of battery packs is not very long.
Summary

Frequently Asked Questions

Can someone tell me what the real, actual approximate range is on these?

There are certainly many different choices available to folks regarding radio choices. Many consumers, however, fall into the trap of believing the misleading advertising that various manufacturer’s use to help sell their products, especially when they are in panic mode due to a natural disaster (like an earthquake) or (currently) various lock-down scenarios due to the latest overseas virus. One frequently used example of this buying trap are the claims of 35 to 50 mile range from 1/2 watt UHF FRS/GMRS handheld radios with non-removable antennas (frequently seen on various Cobra, Midland, Motorola, and Uniden radios sold at various big box stores or on the internet).At UHF frequencies (and with a decent antenna), you’ll normally get around 1 mile of range for every 1 watt of power on transmit, so a 1/2 watt big box store FRS/GMRS radio is likely to get only 1/2 mile of range, nowhere near the 35 to 50 mile claims shown on the box in large type (with the phrase “under optimum conditions” shown in very small type). What that means is that if one individual is standing near the cliff face on a tall 9,000 ft. high mountain and his friend is doing the same thing 35 miles away (with nothing between the two mountains but air), then they “may” get the 35 mile range as advertised. When both individuals are at ground level, normal range is reduced to a 1/2 mile (or less) depending upon obstructions that may be in their way.

how many watts are the radios?

2 watts gmrs. 0.5 watts frs. reference: https://apps.fcc.gov/eas/GetApplicationAttachment.html?id=2559372

what does the set contain ?

(2) FSR Walkie-talkies(1) Y shaped (wall-> 2 micro USB) charging call(2) Rechargeable Batteries(2) Belt Clips(2) Single ear earbuds with PTT mic (1) Carry case(1) User Manual (EN/FR)(1) Accessory Sheet (EN/FR)

How tall is the radio without anteena?

About 5"