Motorola T5950 Rechargeable GMRS 2-Way Radios (Pair)

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• Item Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00009LI53
• Item model number: 5950CX2RYLAA
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #30,501 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)

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• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 15, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

This radio package includes NiCD rechargeable batteries and a dual port desktop charger, allowing you out-of-the-box recharging capabilities. These are powerful one watt GMRS 2-way radios allowing a range up to five miles. The radios are compact and light, perfect for outdoor activities. Along with the ninety-nine interference eliminator codes and twenty-two total channels, you also receive NOAA weather channels to help you keep up with changing weather conditions. Other features include: ten audible call alerts, VOX capability (even without additional accessories), talk confirmation tone, transmit LED, a backlit LCD screen, QT noise filter, priority scan, manual advance and nuisance delete scan, VibraCall alert, and time out timer

What's in the Box
Two T5950 radios, NiCD rechargeable batteries, dual pocket desktop charger, swivel belt clips, user manual and a one year warranty.

Product Description

Motorola Talkabout T5950 two-way radio is the perfect communications device for any outdoor adventure. With General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) technology to provide extra communications range up to five miles (range will vary based on terrain and conditions), and packed with 22 channels/ 99 codes the T5900 series delivers rugged Motorola quality with clear communications whether you're hiking, biking, hunting or skiing. Additionally, the T5950 NOAA Weather Radio feature provides National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather broadcasts.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

53 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FINE product...but BEWARE of the "Knockoff", December 27, 2004

By	HippoRadio "TOO BIG--a 60s-70s fan" (Charleston, SC) - See all my reviews

I have used this product for a few years, and it generally performs well and offers some really fine features. But...Beware of the manufacturer's "official knockoff" sold at a lower price in many "big boxes"...and even here at Amazon. A copy of another review I filed here follows...

As an outdoor enthusiast, I placed the "regarded" Motorola T5950R FRS/GMRS 2-way radio pair on my Christmas list. While attempting to acquire this set in a chain sporting goods store, my father was "steered" to the alleged Motorola model T6500 by a store associate who said that model was a new replacement for the T5950. After being informed of this, I decided to do some web research, and interestingly found that the model T6500 was NOT to be found ANYWHERE on the Motorola web site.

Seems the T6500 is a "licensed knockoff" of the T5950 by Motorola's mainland-Chinese electronics manufacturer. The units look the same except for the face plate color (Yellow=T5950 / Khaki=T6500). The features are identical--as is the packaging. Only a small indication on the rear of the T6500 package discloses that the product is "Manufactured and sold by Giant International, Ltd., official licensee for this product." Furthermore, it is warranted and supported EXCLUSIVELY by the MANUFACTURER-NOT MOTOROLA!

Now...To the "differences"...and there ARE some-ALL performance related. While Motorola may license their name, logo, and design to an offshore OEM producer, you can be sure that they reserve their customer support AND several technical enhancements for models THEY specifically brand and market.

A side by side comparison between the genuine Motorola T5950 and its T6500 "imposter" reveals several performance issues. The T5950 has relatively good coverage (considering the communications class); audio loudness and clarity that are sufficient for reliable reception on a congested and "spotty" broadcast service; and NOAA Weather Station reception that is fairly good...even 30-50 miles from the desired station. I did not compare the T6500s transmit-receive coverage, but its audio quality and "punch" are WELL BELOW that of the "genuine" T5950. Furthermore, Weather Band reception on my T6500 sample (both units in the set) was very nearly NONFUNCTIONAL.

In conclusion: It is well worth spending a few bucks more for the "Real McCoy" genuine Motorola T5950 (I actually spent $4 LESS with a rebate here on Amazon). You'll appreciate the "domestic support", improved transmit audio quality, and a weather receiver that actually may save your life when you're out on the water!

47 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have, May 25, 2004

By	Alexander E. Paulsen "AlexP" (Jacksonville, Fl United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

These are terrific little units with awesome range.

I keep a pair in every car I have for trips to Costco, the Mall, Seaworld or wherever.

My only complaint if the NiCAD batteries. They do get a memory if you don't use them a lot. NiMHD would have been a better choice considering the way you'll likely use them. The batteries will lose their charge whe sitting unused so they are less available for last minute emergency use.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fcc License does not affect range, December 5, 2004

By	Dusdaddy - See all my reviews

Everyone please understands that getting the FCC license for any GMRS radio does ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to increase the range of the radio. The license is a piece of paper so the FCC may track who is using GMRS frequencies, nothing more. They used to do the same for CB users in the 70's. They do not track FRS freqs because of the low output power of FRS radios. Range is affected by output power of the radio but mostly by obstacles between you and the other radio. Trees, walls, buildings, hills, etc. reduce the range considerably. A true test of range is on open water or unobstructed Line-Of-Sight from one hilltop to another. (Not everyone has a boat) Buy three different sets from different brands and try them near a lake to test, return the ones that are not to your liking.