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Motorola XV2100 1-Channel VHF Business Two-Way Radio

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Before I start, I want to advise you that these radio's require an FCC License. The VHF Model (this product), XV series has 5 MURS* channels, which do not require a license. Anyway, I got this radio for my Auxiliary "Police Team", a city watch group. These radios will come in handy.

They are rechargeable, have several frequencies and are great for work/business. These radios are extremley tough. Don't complain about the price, because it's well worth it. This radio can take the most extreme conditions your workplace has to offer. It can be left in the rain all day, and continue to work like it's brand new. If you drop it, nothing much but a small scratch. So, when purchasing these - don't worry about them getting damaged after a year - these radios will work great for years to come.

MURS Channels are only availble on the following Motorola XTN Series models:
- XV1100
- XV2100
- XV2600

The XU (UHF) Models do not have MURS Channels.


Not to mention, these radios come with a very good holster, so the radio will never fall out of the holster.

The battery life is approximatley 13 hours (depends on communication length, volume, traffic and speaker output).

And for quick communications, get a Speaker/Microphone that can clip onto your shirt, this will not only make communications easier and faster, but you won't even have to pick up the radio! There are several Speaker/Microphone's out there, but I recommend you purchase a Motorola Lapel Speaker/Microphone, made for Motorola Brand Radios, and it's what the professional public safety officials use.


So if your in business or workplace and looking for a good communication system, and don't feel like paying for an FCC License, purchase this product, and select one of the five MURS channels that are available.


*=MURS, Multi Use Radio Service, a radio service that allows for communications for unlicensed use for personal and business use.

important stuff first

Owners manual: easy to understand
programming: simple (as long as you have the manual)
operation: um... push to talk.
design: strong enough to roll on it and land on it
holster: I did all of the above today and it stayed on my belt

Now for the testimonial, I used the Motorola Spirit M-series for the last 8 years. It was time for an update. I searched for a month for mid-range radios that were built for real work. With options from $35/pr all the way up to $259 ea, I figured $100 (mid-range) would give me a solid radio with the power I needed to get the job done while avoiding the "colorful" family radios.

I set all 3 XTN series radios in my wish list and Amazon notified me when the price dropped on the XV2100. I bought 3 when the price was at $99 each! Patience is the key because, in my opinion, $259 is highway robbery.

I used these radios today for paintball and they worked exceptionally well. They're even backward compatible with my old M-series.

Two thumbs up.

Got this for some time now. They have worked great for our farm, specially when we have to move the herds from one place to another... much better & calm, we don't have to be yelling around while we move the cattle & the horses