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Motorola Talkabout T465 Rechargeable Two Way Radio Bundle Green
Last Updated: April 19, 2022 (Refresh Now)
6.4
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Total Reviews
545
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Usage
28radios, mile, button, trip, house
+79%
-21%
" ... Had fun testing the range. ... "
" ... It’s also just plain fun. ... "
" ... Took them on a trip and was able to get three miles out of them a clearly hear everything ... "
" ... A half mile to the back of my property and my house is in the front. ... "
" ... We got this for genral communication in the house and out in the yard. ... The set up is easy. ... There are great features like flashlight, weather radio and call button. ... "
" ... Going from high to low power broadcast is easy with the two corresponding push-to-talk (PTT) buttons. ... "
" ... Over half a mile in town range while one was in a house (in the basement) and many houses in between (and a difference in elevation.) ... "
" ... Ok time to review them, I was working at a cold storage distribution center with think exterior concrete walls and think insulated walls when you enter the freezer which was -20 degrees. ... "
Sound
17noise, transmission, radio, loud, walkie
+65%
-35%
" ... I bought these to use during our fall festival so there was a lot of ambient noise when I was using the radio. ... "
" ... Most of these cheaper radio's sound like a dime buzzing on a china plate. ... These have a clear sound and you can understand what the other guy is saying. ... "
" ... Great for group car drives when you want to listen to music and hear the chatter at the same time. ... "
" ... Sound was clear! ... "
" ... Sound is also very clear. ... "
" ... Now when you were in range they work great sound good but my family got a set of cheap radios set of 6 for 70.00$ an they worked 2x futher on the same test at the same time! ... "
" ... Sound quality is great size is good very good. ... "
" ... Sound quality is top notch. ... "
Battery
15batteries, charger, charge, rechargeable, charging
+67%
-33%
" ... Used for 3 days on a ski mountain no problems, didn't need to recharge them. ... "
" ... Using the rechargeable batteries, the radios were in use about 12 hours each day with battery to spare. ... "
" ... The best feature of the Talkabout is your not strapped to a special battery and can use AA batteries. ... The other feature is the micro USB port for charging, works well with my portable 21 watt Anker solar panel for backpacking. ... "
" ... The batteries come already charged. ... You can plug the charger like you are charging a mobile phone. ... "
" ... Standard mini USB charging is great for not having to add yet another charger to the inverter on my work truck. ... "
" ... Runs longer on regular batteries. ... "
" ... The option to put regular AA batteries is such a great feature. ... "
" ... The earbuds w/ built in PTT, rechargeable battery packs and charger were a bonus. ... "
Network
9mile, town, max, 420, trees
+89%
-11%
" ... Over half a mile in town range while one was in a house (in the basement) and many houses in between (and a difference in elevation.) ... "
" ... I find these to be fairly reliable as they had a 3 Mile range with large town type of obstructions. ... "
" ... Nice and clear, no loss of signal anywhere here. ... Our property is fairly flat with a bunch of pine trees. ... "
" ... They are relatively short range but work well at our distances. ... "
" ... 'Of Course' the range varies greatly on where you are using them. ... "
" ... of SeaWorld, we still had more than a mile of range on these. ... "
" ... In city environment 3/4 to 1 mile max but in open desert range significantly increases. ... "
" ... Forget the advertised 35 miles range. ... "
Calling
9voice, person, yards, understand, static
+56%
-44%
" ... From inside my house and my kids in the back, slight static before and after the the message but had a clear conversation. ... "
" ... At each intersection I called my son and was able to hear him with no static for about half a mile. ... "
" ... Everyone said that they could hear and understand me better than previous festivals. ... "
" ... We liked these better than text or voice calls on our phones as they were instantly available and didn’t rely on cell service or data to connect. ... "
" ... You don't need to fumble with a phone to communicate, just press the button and talk. ... "
Body
8rugged, plastic, built, zipper, water
+88%
-13%
" ... I was outside in the risers room (because I’m the boss) lol and had a co worker inside the freezer on the third level and we could Communicate perfectly with absolutely perfect signal and very clear voice. ... "
" ... Item is made from high quality plastic and we are pleased with this purchase. ... "
" ... Well built, sturdy ... "
" ... Rugged and built to last! ... "
" ... A simple latch as I have on the GPS which is also water proof, might have been simpler. ... "
" ... The waterproof exterior is good for all kinds of outdoor activities without worrying about getting caught in a rain shower or accidental drop into puddle/creek. ... "
Price
7waste, price, radios, product
+43%
-57%
" ... Don't waste your time or money. ... "
" ... If I knew these would break after a few uses I definitely wouldn't have wasted my money. ... "
" ... They are a waste of money. ... "
" ... Total waist of money! ... "
Marketplace
7item, disappointed, seller, defective
-100%
" ... Had to return them. ... "
" ... Should’ve read the return details… disappointed. ... "
" ... This was the 4th used item I have received this year, the 5th came the very next day too. ... Completely defective unit . ... "
" ... Item shipped was not as listed . ... submitted return request asap . ... "
" ... Missed the return window by 4 days. ... "
" ... I am very disappointed because I can’t return them. ... "
" ... Made in China. ... "
Battery / Charging
7charging, charge, rechargeable, batteries, solar
+71%
-29%
" ... Used for 3 days on a ski mountain no problems, didn't need to recharge them. ... "
" ... The other feature is the micro USB port for charging, works well with my portable 21 watt Anker solar panel for backpacking. ... "
" ... The batteries come already charged. ... You can plug the charger like you are charging a mobile phone. ... "
" ... Standard mini USB charging is great for not having to add yet another charger to the inverter on my work truck. ... "
" ... The earbuds w/ built in PTT, rechargeable battery packs and charger were a bonus. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
5disappointed
-100%
" ... Had to return them. ... "
" ... Should’ve read the return details… disappointed. ... "
" ... submitted return request asap . ... "
" ... Missed the return window by 4 days. ... "
" ... I am very disappointed because I can’t return them. ... "
Reliability
4maybe, defective, times, last year, fine
+50%
-50%
" ... Amazon shipping used defective items has become a real problem for me. ... Completely defective unit . ... "
Comfort
4hand, could, really, fit, feel
+100%
" ... When I received them I was very impressed just with the feel of them. ... "
" ... I was looking for a small hand held radio that you could actually hear. ... "
" ... If you enjoy the ability to be "hands" free, then this model is definitely for you. ... "
" ... I have located some hand held CB radios work better. ... "
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