MURS Hand Held Two-Way Radio, M538-HT

by Dakota Alert

Product Description

The M538-HT is a hand held MURS transceiver that will receive alert signals from the MURS AlertTM transmitter and also can be used for two way voice communications between other MURS transceivers. The HT has 5 channels and 38 sub channels to help you communicate with other users. The M538-HT is powered by a 6 rechargeable AA batteries (included) that will last for about 40 hours on a charge. The HT is capable of communicating over distances of several miles*. The FCC also allows you to use MURS without a license. Although other radio services require a license, MURS is license free. When an alert signal is received from the MURS AlertTM transmitter the HT will sound off with the voice of the alert signal and will also display an alert icon as a visual display that an alert signal has been received. This has many different applications for small businesses, farms, security guards, outdoorsmen. Anyone who needs to have real time monitoring and two way voice communications will benefit from MURS.*Actual range will vary depending on the local terrain.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 6.2 x 2.8 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0002XRPNA
• Item model number: M538-HT
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,044 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #10 in Electronics > Security & Surveillance > Security Sensors

Customer Reviews

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Affordable communications, easy operation, outstanding vendor support., October 12, 2009

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M. Tarter - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MURS Hand Held Two-Way Radio, M538-HT (Electronics)

We currently use three of these handheld units and plan to purchase a fourth. Here in rural southwestern Ohio, where there are lots of hills and woods, the 1 watt output of these radios provide a one mile range reliably. While traveling in convoy on long and unobstructed stretches of highway, the range is greater. They are used infrequently and have provided communications for five weekend long events over the past two months. For well under one hundred dollars, I did not expect much. These units exceeded my expectations.
While the manual that comes with the radio is not very detailed, vender support is outstanding. I had a question regarding charging the batteries and received a reply within one business day. They recommended charging for 24 hours when new or totally depleted and overnight for normal daily use. These radios use commonly available rechargeable AA batteries and not the expensive type found on many amateur and commercial handheld radios. In other words, no special order for replacement rechargeable batteries. Also, at need, regular alkaline batteries may be used. (Attempting to charge the alkaline type batteries will damage the unit) The rechargeable batteries supplied work surprisingly well. We keep our transmissions short and to the point and regularly operate for two days and more per charge, especially if we turn them off for the night. These radios are extremely easy on the batteries while receiving and only draw the batteries down appreciably while transmitting.
I hope to acquire the matching Dakota Alert MURS transmitters to provide wireless and portable security at remote locations. Allowing us to monitor the area around the vehicles or camp while in the woods etc.
These radios are not water resistant nor do they provide military grade shock resistance. These radios are not "industrial strength", but neither is the price. They do provide all five of the unlicensed MURS frequencies while many others only provide one or two operating frequencies. They are affordably priced with great customer support from the vendor, Home Controls / Home Security 4 Less. In summary, good value for the money.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars SO SO not as advertise range, October 1, 2011

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Andre Lafrance (Quebec, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MURS Hand Held Two-Way Radio, M538-HT (Electronics)

I receive the M.U.R.S radio on September 30th, 2011. I notice that there is no seal on the box like any other electronic product. When I open the box I found everything that was advertised. I notice bar code was stick n the side of the box like it was sold to someone else before but, everything was clean inside, battery was wrap. In order to try the radio, I use my own industrial battery and the battery indicator mention full charge. Take note that this unit will not send message only with ac adaptor but only when battery is in the unit.

First impression when I unwrap the radio, there was cheap no brand battery. You don't get value for what you pay

First impression, CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP, made in CHINA radio (no proud in USA manufacturer). At least, they should deal with Japanese manufacturer for better quality.

It is not the feeling of a commercial Motorola radio, not even a good FRS or GRMS radio, really CHEAP.

Now, the RANGE. At the best one kilometer between the base and the radio with bad reception. Without external antenna like a Firestick 45, I think this unit will not be suitable for our property of 150 acres. I decide to return the unit and exchange it for Commercial Motorola for the reason that the range is not at all what advertised. don't live in city and there is almost no obstruction except couple of trees.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Murs hand held 2 way radio M535-HT, August 29, 2011

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ozark logman "oaklogman" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: MURS Hand Held Two-Way Radio, M538-HT (Electronics)

I have had this unit in operation for about 4 weeks and it works great. The nice thing about this hand held is you are able to communicate to the base and you also get all alarms sent to the Hand Held. The service was great. Received the units in record time. I would do business with this seller again.