Motorola TalkAbout T5720 5-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair)

by Motorola

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.3 x 6.5 x 2.3 inches ; 3.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00009ENAD
• Item model number: T5720
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

This pair of compact, rugged, and weather-resistant Motorola TalkAbout T5720 two-way radios helps you keep in touch with family and friends within a range of up to five miles (range varies with terrain and conditions). With 22 channels--seven joint General Mobile Service (GMRS)/Family Radio Service (FRS), seven FRS, and eight GMRS--and 38 privacy codes, you can communicate easily with minimal interference from other radios. A handy QT feature included in the T5720 offers additional noise filtering.

The T5720 offers a number of other useful features, such as a backlit LCD (great for either dark or bright conditions), a transmit LED indicator, a talk confirmation tone (akin to saying "roger" or "over"), and a minijack (.125-inch) audio plug for connecting a headset (not included). Choose from 10 audible call tones to alert you to incoming calls with phone-like convenience. The T5720 is capable of voice-activated hands-free use with optional accessories.

What's in the Box
Two TalkAbout T5720 radios, two Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries, one transformer, a two-socket desktop charger, two swivel belt clips, a user's manual, a one-year limited warranty.

Note: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires that operators on General Mobile Service (GMRS) frequencies obtain an FCC license prior to use. To learn more, please visit the FCC Web site at www.fcc.gov. A GMRS license requires Form 605 and Form 159. Please note that you will be charged an application fee. Download the forms from the FCC site or call 1-800-418-FORM (1-800-418-3676). Form 605 can be filed electronically. For license questions, call the FCC at [phone].

Product Description

T5720 Rechargeable features: - 7 GMRS/FRS 1 watt Channels. - 7 FRS 1/2 watt Channels. - 8 GMRS 1 watt Channels. - 38 Interference Eliminator Codes, which help minimize interference by providing multiple code combinations. - 1W Transmit Power on Channels 8 - 14 (that's twice as much as the T56xx series!). - 5 Audible Call Tones. - Talk Confirmation Tone. - Keypad Lock. - Backlit Display. - Transmit LED. - Battery Meter Indicator. - Audible Low Battery Alert. - Audio Accessory Connector (Single Pin). - Removable Swivel Belt Clip. - Time Out Timer. - QT Noise Filter. - FCC GMRS License Required. - 5 additional Audible Call Tones. - Voice Activation that lets you talk hands-free when used with optional accessories. - Two NiCd batteries, transformer, and two-pocket desktop charger . Warranty. One year limited warranty . Shipping Dimensions. Weight: 1.3 pounds. Dimensions: 2" (W) x 10.5" (H) x 7.5" (D).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars best for the price, March 27, 2004

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David M Moore (Tulsa, Oklahoma United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Motorola TalkAbout T5720 5-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) (Electronics)

Actually can get up to ten miles line of sight transmission. In the woods, you get about two to three miles (depending on how thick). But of course they don't go over or through mountains like any idiot should know.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What this is (a good radio) and what it's not (a magic wand), January 20, 2005

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Michael J. Butler "the graphics guy" (Southern Connecticut) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Motorola TalkAbout T5720 5-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) (Electronics)

This product works very well if used in the manner in which it was designed.

Boaters, this is not a marine radio, and don't expect the Coast Guard, Sea Tow, or even other boats to be monitoring these channels. Today's marine VHF radios are small enough for even a Jet-Ski or the smallest dinghy and have appropriate waterproofing.

If you want to cover a farm, country club or large industrial or office park, spend the extra money on a proper business radio. Also, wherever possible, a vehicle-mount (truck, tractor, golf cart) radio with the right antenna will reach much farther and sound much better than anything hand-held.

Who should buy this radio? Skiers and snowboarders, bicyclists, hikers, campers, hunters, any groups of people who may tend to get separated beyond shouting range. Video production, stage and ligthting crews who can find this a low-cost, easy-to-use substitute for Clear-Com systems. Obviously they will need to use headsets to keep the sound from getting into the audience or audio track, and those who need to keep their hands free, like video camera operators will prefer the VOX headset. It would have been nice if they sold these as a package, which would be cheaper than buying them separately.

This type of signal is by nature for line-of-sight transmission only, and not like CB, and will not go around large mountains or "skip" like lower-frequency radio signals.

This radio is built ruggedly with the kind of quality we got familiar with on the older, bulkier Talkabouts. As for the menus, I would suggest you keep the manual close at hand until you get the hang of navigating though the commands. I like the pushbutton-release belt clips.

This NiCd-powered version of these radios came with a handy charging stand and works well as long as you remember to charge it up before using. :-) Those of you who don't like NiCd batteries can choose the AA-powered version, which Amazon also sells, and get a nice set of NiMH batteries and charger, and skip alkaline batteries.

Overall, this radio is very worthwhile and satisfactory.

1.0 out of 5 stars not work for me, August 28, 2010

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Sylvia (Los Angeles, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Motorola TalkAbout T5720 5-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) (Electronics)

i got 6 of this product for my work, and they hardly ever functioned well for once. there was always something wrong when we used them for the big events, very frustrating... sound quality is not stable, and not really user-friendly. i expected more from a big brand like motorola.