Motorola T5500R 8-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) (Blue)

by Motorola

Product Details

Product Manual [3.28mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 1.3 x 2.3 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001YFWCQ
• Item model number: T5500R
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Motorola T5500R GMRS / FRS Rechargeable NiCD two-way radio keeps you connected for up to a five-mile range (range will vary based on terrain and conditions). The T5500R delivers rugged Motorola quality and clear communications without monthly carrier or airtime usage fees. With 22 channels to communicate through and the QT noice filter to minimize interference makes finding a clear open channel easy. The included drop-in charger makes keeping the radios ready to go quick and simple, just drop them in once your done using them and they are ready to go for the next time.

What's in the box

2 radios, 2 belt clips, manual, recharger

Product Description

This is the new Motorola 8 Mile GMRS/FRS two-way radio with rechargeable batteries and drop in charger. Each handset has 22 channels and 38 codes and 1 watts of power to maximize range.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Here's the straight scoop from the FCC site., December 2, 2005

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Richard R. Keenly "Dick the navigator" (Incline Village, NV United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Motorola T5500R 8-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) (Blue) (Electronics)

"Radios marketed as "FRS/GMRS" or "dual-service radios" are available from many manufacturers and many retail or discount stores. If you operate a radio that has been approved exclusively under the rules that apply to FRS, you are not required to have a license. FRS radios have a maximum power of ½ watt (500 milliwatt) effective radiated power and integral (non-detachable) antennas. If you operate a radio under the rules that apply to GMRS, you must have a GMRS license."

So as long as you operate using only the FRS capability of your FRS/GMRS radio you don't need a license.

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great over all value, August 19, 2005

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Jorge A. Reid - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Motorola T5500R 8-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) (Blue) (Electronics)

I bought this product for my company, for the drivers to comunicate while doing drop-offs at banks and such. It works perfectly, and at 50 bucks, you can't beat em. My office is located in a 14th floor, and the parking lot is located in the basement of the building, sub level 4. I can still get great reception from my office to the parking lot. I recomend this item for anyone in the market for family/ recreational or work purposes.

Jorge
Santo Domingo

61 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Excellent radios, BUT...., May 24, 2005

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Robert Taylor - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Motorola T5500R 8-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) (Blue) (Electronics)

The review that says .8 miles is about right. I'm not sure why pizza boy thinks that translates into 5 miles. Especially if he was getting static at .8 miles (that's point eight miles).

In any case, if you get 1 or 2 miles out of these radios, consider yourself lucky. I use them hiking, biking, traveling, around the house/yard and such and five miles isn't happening.

Other than that, these are very good, very durable radios. They are not crystal clear, but I can easily understand the other person. They have plenty of channels and alerts from which to choose.

If you purchase these expecting 1 or 2 miles you'll love these radios.