Motorola TalkAbout EM1000 20-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair)

by Motorola

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.4 x 1.3 x 7.8 inches ; 1.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0014DOFNA
• Item model number: EM1000
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Product Description

The Motorola TalkAbout EM1000 is the ideal emergency preparedness communication tool for outdoor enthusiasts and active families. With a range of up to 20 miles as well as an emergency alert feature and flashlight, the EM1000 radio proves a convenient total emergency preparedness communication device. The emergency alert feature allows you to enjoy your escape to the great outdoors with confidence that others can be informed of any dangers that may come your way. When the alert button is activated, the radio transmits an alert siren followed by transmission of spoken or incidental sounds. This allows you to send the signal to other radios and warn of impending danger. It also features an NOAA weather alert channel, which provides your group with warning of incoming storms or dangerous conditions. Perfect for active outdoor excursions or life's everyday adventures. Take a pair on your next trip to the mountains and stay connected without missing important emergency or weather alerts.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars disposable price = disposable radio, May 25, 2009

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D. Abel - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Motorola TalkAbout EM1000 20-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) (Electronics)

We've got lots of these radios at our farm and few of them last more than 6 months. Battery issues and button failure are the main issues. As I understand it, the biggest problem is the chargers (sold separately) are not "smart" chargers, meaning that you can easily over-charge the battery and dramatically shorten its life. All that said, when the walkies do work they are great, the sound is clear, etc on our 12 acre farm. They are SOOO much cheaper than the professional next step up that we're continuing to buy them frequently to replace the broken ones, although soon I hope to try professional & hopefully more durable units. The belt clips and the charger build quality are shockingly poor.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Neat radio, but range isn't all that great, March 29, 2009

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Zach - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Motorola TalkAbout EM1000 20-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) (Electronics)

The radio doesn't come with a charger or the rechargeable batteries, but it takes AA batteries also. I used the radio at the beach, and got about 3/4 of a mile from the beach around buildings before I couldn't hear my wife at all. The emergency band works well, though, so it would be great for emergency instructions. The built-in light works great.

11 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars poor performance, June 21, 2009

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Mike Jones (Lexington, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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This is one of the most disappointing purchases I have ever made. While the radios have very user-friendly NOAA features, that's the extent of the good stuff. We use these radios to help us back our camper into campground sites. One of us is in the truck and one is outside giving directions, so we are never very far apart. From the beginning the reception was terrible. Very distorted. And the transmit buttons just don't have a solid feel to them. As a result, many of our transmissions were cut short or missed altogether. After a few hours of use, one of our units quit altogether. We went back to our old Cobras, for which I paid $35 for the pair. Reception is exceedingly clearer, and the transmit buttons have a solid feel. I expected much better from Motorola, but the Walkabout was a disgrace.