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Product Specifications
Technical Details
- 5-Mile Range
- 22 Designated GMRS/FRS Channels
- 38 Interference Eliminator Codes
- 10 Audible Call Tones
- Vibra Call Alert
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Product Description
From the Manufacturer
The Talkabout T5820 is an ideal adventure two-way radio. The sporty design is built to withstand a harsh environment and provide extra communications range (up to 5 miles - range will vary based on terrain and conditions), making this two-way radio perfect for hikers, fishermen, and people playing outdoor sports. In addition to all of the features of the T5800, this device has 5 more call tones, Channel Scan and VibraCall functionality.
The radio uses three AA Alkaline batteries sold separately. Upgrade your device with the optional NiCD rechargeable battery upgrade kit. Other features: 22 Channels, 38 Codes to minimize interference from outside your group; Backlit LCD display for easy reading in dark conditions; 10 audible call tones to get other's attention before you start talking; VOX advanced voice activation lets you talk hands-free with accessory. This radio requires an FCC license.
Product Description
Motorola GMRS T5820 5-Mile 22Ch 38 Code 2-Way Radio. * Up to 5 Mile Range (GMRS). * 7 GMRS/FRS 1 Watt Channels. * 7 FRS.5 Watt Channels. * 8 GMRS 1 Watt Channels. * 38 Interference Eliminator Codes. * 10 Audible Call Tones. * Talk Confirmation Tone. * Scan with Nuisance Delete & Manual Advance. * VOX Hands-Free Use. * Keypad Lock. * Audio Accessory Connector (single pin). * Removable Swivel Belt Clip. * Battery Meter Indicator with Audible Low Battery Alert. * One Year Warranty. * FCC business license required. Information included with radio. Warranty. One year limited warranty . Shipping Dimensions. Weight: 1.3 pounds. Dimensions: 2" (W) x 10.5" (H) x 7.5" (D).
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69 of 71 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Moto comes through loud and clear,
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This review is from: Motorola TalkAbout T5820 AA 5-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radios (Pair) (Graphite Black) (Electronics)
I originally got another 2-way radio (Audiovox GMRS1100 2CH), then traded up. ....The T5820 seems sturdy. A little bigger and heftier than the Audiovox, it's shaped to fit the hand, and has rubber grips and cushioning. I'd try to avoid dropping either unit (if you need milspec durability, get a Yaesu), but this unit is more likely to survive impact. It's also splashproof, though not submersible. Audio quality is where the Motorola shines. It has a real volume knob rather than a button, which together with the better-quality speaker lets you hear more clearly at both loud and quiet settings. The roger beep is clear but not louder than the conversation, and the inevitable end-of-transmission click is muted. I also like the Moto call tones much better than the Audiovox bleeps, and there are more of them. Operation is logical, the buttons are well-placed and the belt clip locks firmly and detaches easily. The LCD is smaller than on the Audiovox but easy to read. Both units use a mode button to step you through the functions, both have 22 x 38 channels, and both LCDs have clear indicators of what's going on. The Moto LCD is better illuminated. All radios are FCC-limited to .5 watt in the FRS range. The Audiovox has more output power in the GMRS range than the Moto (1.8 watts vs. 1w) and has an SMA-standard antenna you can switch out for more range. Its hands-off VOX function works with the built-in mic and speaker, while the Moto's works only with a mic plugged in. You can also monitor two channels simultaneously on the Audiovox. On the other hand, the T5820 can exclude noisy channels from the scan sequence, and has a silent vibration mode for discreet paging. Neither radio has a real squelch control, but both can stay on and scan while charging. The big plusses of the Motorola are the quality of its mechanical design and its audio. After all, you use a radio to talk and listen. The big defect of the Audiovox is its difficulty picking up transmissions from non-Audiovox radios! Something about the frequency deviation made the reception unintelligibly choppy on most of the traffic I heard. I've done no range testing yet. We expect to use this radio mostly around the neighborhood, and while shopping and running errands. For all that the 2-mile FRS range will do fine. When we next go on a climbing or boating trip I'll get the FCC license ... that's needed to use the 5-mile range GMRS channels.
59 of 64 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Solidly made piece of JUNK!!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Motorola TalkAbout T5820 AA 5-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radios (Pair) (Graphite Black) (Electronics)
Where do I begin to detail my dissatisfaction? 1) The push to talk button is countersunk into the side and takes a HARD push to activate it. 2) The supposed 5 mile range of these units proved to be less than 1 mile. 3) The poorly placed volume button was consistently being adjusted (unintentionally)by the merest movements. 4) The belt clips.... don't even get me started. 5) The menu driven controls are counterintuitive. 6) The ring tones WEREN'T BAD, actually. 7) The clarity of signal was mediocre (even within 20 feet of one another).
31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent product for the price,
By GM (New England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Motorola TalkAbout T5820 AA 5-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radios (Pair) (Graphite Black) (Electronics)
I have used ICOM IC-4008A FRS-type radios for the past several years and wanted an output power upgrade for distance. The black ("graphite") T5820 units were on special, and after the rebate I paid $60 for the pair.Thay have been satisfactory for all the uses I have, with one modification and one upgrade. The upgrade was to install the rechargeable battery packs, which allowed me to do the modification, which was sealing the hole in the battery compartment cover. The Motorolas have worked for me during beach and boating use, and during hiking. They have been used in the rain and occasionally splashed with no harm done. The speakers are made from polymer and sealed around their periphery (according to the factory guy I talked to) and the battery compartment cover has a rubber gasket, which is hard to see since it is black on black. This leaves the hole in the battery compartment cover. The hole allows the cover's latch to be opened, but also is an entry point for water. I solved this by going to the nicad rechargeable batteries (so the batteries do not have to be changed frequently) and also attaching a piece of black vinyl electrician's tape over the latch hole and past the bottom edge of the cover a bit. This closes the hole and keeps the battery compartment cover from falling off if the unit is dropped. With these changes, the radios are great for my purposes. I have obtained about 3 miles over the water - they may go further, but I haven't had a way to test them over 3 miles. I like them so much that I am buying another pair with the nicad battery option. 2115|R3RBZOB8E1ZY6T;2115|RSB44YOG2W2R6;2115|R2J96V2Q3NTK17;
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