Overall, the T600's function incredibly well, are reliable and worth the price, (I bought the non-cased set). Ordered 2 sets of 2 for hurricane preparedness - gave them out to neighbors who stayed through the storm. Overall, very pleased. All four worked out of the box, no issues. See particular detail comments below...
1. You have to take the belt clip off, unscrew two screws... to replace/install the batteries. That's a challenge, as the instructions are not clear on how to take off the belt clip and if you've never done it before... PRESS tab AWAY from the unit, AND push up on the clip at same time. 2. These things are only waterproof IF you've tightly reinstalled the battery cover door, and have securely pushed in the rubber charge and earbud covers. All must be secure, or water will get inside. You cannot be charging or be using earbuds/headphones and have the unit be waterproof. Read the instructions. Don't give this to your earbud-glued kid for a surf/boating toy and expect it to work for long. 3. The T600 will do a LOT of neat things, and might be a bit overwhelming for non-techie users. I don't use walkie talkies... but was able to set these up, program the correct NOAA channel, and both (dual channels) Hi and a Lo channel. Easy set up ... again READ the instructions. 4. The Screws on the battery cover are a wide/thick slot - try a coin if you don't happen to carry a big flat head screwdriver. 5. The LED flashlight is pretty useful, and like the red (for nighttime) toggle option. 6. Complaint: These are big, thick (not heavy) handheld devices - those of us with small hands/fingers... you cannot wrap your hand around them. In fact, these are so big in my hands, that I cannot hold them securely, without the danger of dropping them - had to take the belt clip off, and they are still too big. These are made for big hands (did a guy design these or what?) Surely with today's technologies... they don't have to be that big!
Wish List: wish there was an outboard battery charger for the 3.6 volt, 800 mAH recharg. batteries. Having to charge them IN the unit is not convenient or easy if you're out on the boat, in the woods, etc. HAVE to use regular AA batteries (3) at that point. However, I found the AAs (using Duracell Procells) to last quite a bit longer than a fully charged 3.6 volt rechargeable. If battery life is a priority for you, ditch the rechargables and use regular (3) AAs - if ecology is a priority, use the rechargeables. I happen to like the rechargeables, and have read up on how best to charge them to maintain their life as long as possible. The slight bit of extra effort is worth it.
Lastly, a couple of reviewers mentioned not being able to hear... sounding muffled. Well, if you've got water in the speaker area, that will muffle them until it dries out. OR if the pressure changes... say you change altitudes or are in a hurricane ... lol. Yes, it can and will happen because these are watertight. Sealed very well. Simply open the battery compartment door... that will equalize the pressure - likely fix your issue. As the hurricane approached, we made sure to do that. We had no problems. Again, overall these are super walkie talkies. They work like walkie talkies should (they are not cell phones... ) and the few inconveniences, as noted above, are mostly personal quirks of mine. Super product - 5 stars.
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Motorola Solutions T600
Go Anywhere
With a rugged, fully waterproof design, emergency features and a 35-mile range*, the T600 H2O keeps you connected and protected during your extreme outdoor activities. The T600 H2O is packed with top-of-the-line radio features, including the ability to float and a water-activated flashlight. The flashlight also includes a red LED to preserve night vision.
Stay connected
With these exceptional capabilities, you can count on this radio to deliver reliable communications during your wildest adventures - whether by land or by sea.
T600 Highlights
- Easy-to-Retrieve design, floats up
- Water-activated flashlight
- 11 Weather Channels (7 NOAA) with Alert Feature
- Push-to-Talk (PTT) Power Boost
- Flashlight with both Red and White LEDs
- iVOX/VOX Hands-Free
- Emergency Alert Button
- Dual Watch
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Snow SportsBrave the elements, but stay in communication. |
FishingWater everywhere? Not a problem, you've got bigger fish to deal with. |
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| Range: Mountain to Valley/Open Water/Neighborhood | Up to 16 miles | Up to 20 miles | Up to 35 miles | Up to 35 miles | Up to 35 miles |
| Channels | 22 Channels | 22 Channels, each with 121 Privacy Codes | 22 Channels, each with 121 Privacy Codes | 22 Channels, each with 121 Privacy Codes | 22 Channels, each with 121 Privacy Codes |
| 11 weather channels (7 NOAA) with alert feature | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency Alert | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | Up to 18 Hours with 3 (AAA) Alkaline Batteries | Up to 12 Hours with NiMH battery. Up to 29 Hours with 3 (AAA) Alkaline Batteries | Up to 8.5 Hours with NiMH battery. Up to 21 Hours with 3 (AA) Alkaline Batteries | Up to 9 Hours with NiMH battery. Up to 23 Hours with 3 (AA) Alkaline Batteries | Up to 14 Hours with NiMH battery. Up to 26 Hours with 3 (AAA) Alkaline Batteries |
| Includes | 2 x T100 Radios, 2 x Belt Clips, User Guide | 2 x T200 Radios, 1 x Y Cable Charging Adaptor with Dual Micro-USB Connectors, 2 x Belt Clips, 2 x (AA) NiMH Rechargeable Battery Packs, User Guide | 2 x T402 Radios, 2x NiMH rechargeable batteries, 2 Micro-USB Wall Charging Cables, User Guide, 1 Accessory Brochure | 2x T600 H₂0 Radios, 2x Whistle Belt Clips, 1x Y Cable Charging Adapter with Dual Micro-USB Connectors, 2x NiMH Rechargeable Batteries, 1x User Guide, 1x Accessory Guide | 2x T800 Radios, 2 x Belt Clips, 2x (AA) NiMH Rechargeable Battery Packs, 1x Dual Connector Micro-USB Wall Charging Cable, 1x Sheet of 16 stickers, User Guide |
| Note: | - | - | - | - | Connect to the Talkabout App for bluetooth functionality and share your location, send messages off-grid, and more.. |
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| Price | — | -16% $92.00 List: $109.99 | $458.00 | -13% $64.99 List: $74.99 | $164.99 | $59.99 |
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| Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Bowden2way | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| talk range maximum | 35 miles | 35 miles | 100000 feet | 25 miles | 35 mile | 16 miles |
| number of channels | 22 | 22 | 1 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| power source | Battery Powered | — | — | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | — |
| battery quantity | 2 lithium ion, 2 aaa, 3 aa | — | 2 lithium ion | 3 aa | 2 12v | 3 aa |
| tuner technology | UHF | UHF | UHF | UHF | UHF | UHF |
| water resistance | waterproof | waterproof | not water resistant | not water resistant | waterproof | not water resistant |
| IP rating | IP67 | IPX4 | IP54 | — | IP67 | IP67 |
| battery average life | 23 hours | — | 16 hours | 14 hours | 9 hours | 19 hours |
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Works after 350 ft drop!
I got this for my boyfriend as a birthday gift - for our multi-pitch climbing adventures and for an upcoming ocean kayak trip. I love the neon color, that it is waterproof (when everything is closed) the weather channel, the emergency whistle, the light at the bottom, and the clip.We excitedly tested them out and learned that we had to find our own channel...I was hearing about someone else's lunch plans on the channel we were using. More importantly, I discovered that I need to add a tether to this device. I clipped it on the strap of my backpack on our multipitch climb and when I was descending and navigating some other climbers, I bumped it off of me and it fell 350 ft. Miraculously I found it and it works. Only the antenna cover popped off! Sadly, that means it is not waterproof for our trip next week! I am impressed with its durability to say the least. Now to find a replacement part!
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I got a pair in June 2019, they have held up well since then. The waterproof ability works very well, one radio has been in the water at the John H Kerr Reservoir, and one in the ocean at Nags head. Every feature works as intended. However, the weather alert on these radios (and on some of my other Motorola radios) tend to false alarm on my local station and not on others. The maximum range I have personally tested is 6 miles across a local river from one park to another with a few trees in the way. The audio wasn't 100% (little bit of static) but it worked. In an urban/city setting with a bunch of houses, buildings, and trees I usually see a reliable range of 3/4 of a mile or less.
These are FRS radios after all, They are limited to a maximum power of 2 watts. I looked up the FCC ID and the max power of these radios are 750 Milliwatts on high, a little disappointing. Also, be aware that the FCC changed the rules regarding FRS (Unlicensed use) and GMRS (Licensed use) in September of 2017 so that these radios are classified under FRS. (They fit under the criteria for FRS use according to the FCC website)
These radios are one of my favorites out of the different FRS radios I own. The mix of useful features and being waterproof make these radios a good fit for anything outdoors and anything in between.
These are FRS radios after all, They are limited to a maximum power of 2 watts. I looked up the FCC ID and the max power of these radios are 750 Milliwatts on high, a little disappointing. Also, be aware that the FCC changed the rules regarding FRS (Unlicensed use) and GMRS (Licensed use) in September of 2017 so that these radios are classified under FRS. (They fit under the criteria for FRS use according to the FCC website)
These radios are one of my favorites out of the different FRS radios I own. The mix of useful features and being waterproof make these radios a good fit for anything outdoors and anything in between.
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Great Clarity and goes the distance!
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