14 Channel FRS 2-Way Radio with 38 Privacy Codes in Black
Item Number: TA-250 BLACK

I don’t know how many times I have left the house without my radio or forgot to bring fresh batteries. Either I didn’t put them back into my pack, or I loaned them to my son who didn’t put them back (that’s always my best excuse, blame it on the kids. Not really). Whatever the excuse is, the above scenario could happen to any of us. We really need to get smart and pick up a few of these radios.

With a pair of Motorola two-way radios, both of these situations could be easily remedied. With a variety of models for the sportsman or woman to choose from, including a model in camouflage, Motorola has brought two-way radio technology to the next level and provided hunters and anglers with both a means of communication and a safety net.

All models in the new Talkabout T6300 series have a range of up to two miles, depending upon terrain and conditions, along with an option for hands free use. Tested in the deserts of southern Arizona, to the pines of the north and on the water, we found that communication was excellent in open areas at least two miles apart, remarkably good up to four hundred yards apart in brushy cover, and decent up to three hundred yards in the deep forest on level terrain.

In one situation I was able to get a clear signal 15 miles away with my Talkabout 250. My son & I were archery hunting for desert mule deer when we heard someone asking for a radio check (he just got it for Christmas). We were on top of a high ridge glassing for deer & it sounded like he was right next to us. I asked him where he was & he replied, " I’m at the Circle-K  (convenience store) getting some coffee". That was at the nearest town 15 miles away. So it proves if you’ve got a clear shot, these radios have great range.

With two-ways becoming ever more popular with the public, Motorola has also included a new feature to its T6300 series, an "Eavesdrop Eliminator" which scrambles private conversations, and a "QuieT6000" feature that minimizes unwanted chatter on the same channel. With 14 channels and 38 codes, the series offers a total of 532 different ways to get a clear, unoccupied signal. 

The pricier models also feature other options, such as an entertainment package with FM radio and stereo earphones, and an outdoor gear package that includes a built-in altimeter, barometer, and digital compass, as well as a direct link to weather forecasts.

Accessories available with the new radios include rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride battery configuration for the upper end T6310 and T6320 models, belt clip, vehicle power adapter, earpieces with boom microphones, and waterproof cases. 

Priced from $69 to $179 per radio, sportsmen will appreciate a special alarm feature that helps to locate dropped or misplaced radios. Another locating advantage is the model which is available in bright yellow and would be more easily spotted in a green environment. But Motorola would be wise to consider releasing a model in bright hunter's orange for those of us who can't seem to keep track of anything while out hunting or fishing, including our own location--another very good reason for carrying a good quality two-way radio.

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