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Motorola Talkabout T460 Rechargeable Two Way Radio Pair Dark Blue
Last Updated: July 30, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
500
Old Reviews
229
Unverified
74
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FM RADIO
LED
TYPE
Review Analysis - 197 recent, verified reviews
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Battery Life
25batteries, radios, battery life, hours, hold a charge
+36%
-64%
" ... One of the two would die, within a couple hours of turning it on. ... I thought perhaps I had failed to fully charge until I ensured they were both on a charger overnight, multiple times. ... "
" ... One would not charge at all, the other would not hold a charge for more than half an hour. ... "
" ... The con is one of the battery packs must be bad since it doesn’t hold charge and when turned on the unit seems to short out. ... "
" ... I ordered 4, they will not charge, and the batteries don’t hold a charge. ... "
" ... wouldn't charge ... "
" ... One would not charge at all, the other would not hold a charge for more than half an hour. ... "
" ... After one month the charger or the unit malfunctioned. ... "
" ... Batteries did not charge and nomuser’s manual in package. ... "
Charging
22radios, charger, batteries, port, micro usb charging
+32%
-68%
" ... Each kit includes only one charger with an Y cable so handys should be in same place to charge and Amazon informed each kit includes two. ... "
" ... they wont stay charged ... "
" ... One would not charge at all, the other would not hold a charge for more than half an hour. ... "
" ... The con is one of the battery packs must be bad since it doesn’t hold charge and when turned on the unit seems to short out. ... "
" ... It also said micro USB charger so I figured it could be charged from a vehicle but it's not the right voltage and will only charge on wall, not for traveling like we wanted. ... "
" ... From the beginning one of the radios would never indicate a full charge. ... Side by side comparison with the old radios and the issues with charging were enough that I returned the radios and did not request an exchange but a refund. ... "
" ... I thought perhaps I had failed to fully charge until I ensured they were both on a charger overnight, multiple times. ... "
" ... No status indicator when charging. ... "
Product Reliability
21radios, working, stopped, years, within
+33%
-67%
" ... We used it 4 times when one of the radios stopped working. ... "
" ... I spent a long time trying to get them to work. ... "
" ... After 1 month one of the radios quit working. ... "
" ... One of the radios came with the speaker broken, its not working at all. ... "
" ... One of the radios broke within a week of purchasing. ... "
" ... After one month the charger or the unit malfunctioned. ... "
" ... Complete fail on all chances. ... "
" ... Complete fail on all chances. ... "
Network
21mile, buildings, transmission, mountains, miles
+67%
-33%
" ... But, have liked a bit more range. ... "
" ... They do work great if your standing a few feet from them 😀 ... "
" ... Works good on 3floors concrete buildings ... "
" ... The range (realistically less than a mile) seems to be about the same, which is pretty good for a regular consumer-grade radio. ... "
" ... Good distance and no interference. ... "
" ... I have tested the range in buildings with trees area, the range is around 1.2 to1.5 k"m. ... "
" ... I mostly use it at my farm, so i havent tested it at its extreme range. ... "
" ... Works well in open spaces, but in the city the range isnt more than a mile, tops. ... "
Capacity
15mile, buildings, area, communicate, city
+60%
-40%
" ... Works good on 3floors concrete buildings ... "
" ... large range i liked ... "
" ... I have tested the range in buildings with trees area, the range is around 1.2 to1.5 k"m. ... "
" ... Also, coverage area in my neighborhood at best was 0.25 mile. ... "
" ... The transmission range is great on the property. ... "
" ... Works well in open spaces, but in the city the range isnt more than a mile, tops. ... "
Sound Quality
14range, sound quality, working, transmissions, transmission
+57%
-43%
" ... No problem with the sound. ... "
" ... Good range and sound quality. ... "
" ... Something with the sound - it became silent. ... "
" ... Something with the sound - it became silent. ... "
Build Quality
14build quality, solid, radios, durable, within
+57%
-43%
" ... If kids have been using it and it hasnt broken that means the build quality is top notch. ... "
" ... They seem durable, a little big for the pokets ... "
" ... They are reasonable in size and appear sturdy. ... "
" ... T460 build is so much better than mh230. ... "
" ... The clips are extremely strong and radios are very durable. ... I'm a computer guy and very critical of build quality and durability. ... "
Price
12money, work, better, range, radios
+83%
-17%
" ... Good product and the price is good. ... "
" ... A good set for the money. ... "
" ... For the money, these seem to work much better than others I have tried in the same price range. ... "
" ... For the money, these seem to work much better than others I have tried in the same price range. ... "
" ... But, have liked a bit more range. ... "
" ... it is enough, and more cheaper!!!! ... "
FM
11two way radio, t480, murs, t460, radios
+73%
-27%
" ... The radios worked fine . ... "
" ... I also bought myself the Red/white T480 because it has FM radio and I can't live without that at my job. ... "
" ... This radio set completely met my needs for a walkie talkie. ... "
" ... Great radio which plays well with other brands. ... "
" ... This radio is nice, and works well in the mountains. ... "
" ... NICE TWO-WAY RADIO. ... "
" ... NICE TWO-WAY RADIO. ... "
For Travel
7radios, camping, trips, hunting, hiking
+43%
-57%
" ... Hardly worth carrying them for hiking or backpacking. ... "
" ... we took it on a trip and one worked fine but the other one does not hold a charge now that we have returned from our trip you tell me I cannot return it because the return date has passed when we were on vacation we did not take a computer so there was no way to know that there was a return date,I am a good customer but I will never due business with Amazon again ... "
" ... I would have returned them, but we bought them well in advance of our trip and it was too late. ... "
" ... I would have returned them, but we bought them well in advance of our trip and it was too late. ... "
Returns
7back, returned, could, amazon
-100%
" ... I returned the two Motorolas that didn't work and won't purchase them again. ... "
" ... Could not return by then. ... "
" ... It’s out of return policy. ... "
" ... Returning it now ... "
" ... Sending mine back tomorrow. ... "
" ... Sending mine back tomorrow. ... "
Fit
6come, clip, carry, belt, secure
+50%
-50%
" ... I purchased in fall of 2015. ... "
" ... doesn't come with belt clip ... "
" ... doesn't come with belt clip ... "
Product As Described
5works, worked
+100%
" ... works as advertised. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised . ... "
Marketplace
5works, worked
+100%
" ... works as advertised. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised . ... "
Call quality
5talk, hear, hit, call, button
+20%
-80%
" ... Talk about false advertising! ... "
" ... Have to hit and release the transmit button to “group” with the others, otherwise you hear nothing. ... "
" ... It receives but transmits garbled - intermittent speech. ... "
Ease of Use
4use, privacy, operation, easy
+100%
" ... Privacy codes just work and are easy to manipulate. ... "
" ... It is simple to use and to program ... "
Controls
4transmit, radio, knob, icons, hit
+50%
-50%
" ... Have to hit and release the transmit button to “group” with the others, otherwise you hear nothing. ... "
Features
4models, good
+100%
" ... A bit of learning curve on how to use all the features, but just basic usage was fine. ... "
" ... There are more than enough features. ... "
" ... They offer nice features and far more security codes than I thought possible. ... "
Setup
3privacy, operation, easy
+67%
-33%
" ... Privacy codes just work and are easy to manipulate. ... "
Volume
3loud enough, transmissions, midland, loud, knob
+67%
-33%
" ... I purposely bought this style with the twist on/off power/volume knob because its so much easier to teach our volunteers how to use them and they don't screw up the setting by poking buttons. ... "
Software Platform
3update, units, exactly, easy, could
+67%
-33%
" ... Privacy codes just work and are easy to manipulate. ... "
" ... These units are able to communicate universally with other units, even if a privacy code is being used. ... "
Cables
3usb, two, recharge, port, plug
+33%
-67%
" ... The product details list this item has two usb charging cables, however that is inaccurate. ... There is a single charger with a split cable. ... "
Water Resistance
3water, use, rain, need
+100%
" ... Great for using at ski resort. ... "
" ... Excelent product, if you don't need to work under water (surf, swimpool, orthers) i recomend you use the 400 series!!!! ... This model are waterproof too (for rain it is enough) ... "
" ... This model are waterproof too (for rain it is enough) ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
FM Radio: No
Display
Type: LED