Motorola Talkabout T5500

Pros: Durable, Clear, good range, easy to use, etc!

Cons: none

Review: I have just bought one of these radios and they work great! They have excellent range and are a good price. I would think these are great for ...

Pros: Great recieve sensitivity, ability to use standard batteries.

Cons: Expensive in comparison to radios with same features.

The Bottom Line: Buy these if you have a GMRS License and need a better quality radio. If not, use inexpensive FRS radios.

Review: Motorola is known for commercial quality radios. These are not as durable but better than similar radios in the same class. After setup, they are easy to use. I'm a Ham (Amateur Radio Operator). Use of an FRS/GMRS radio is not a preferred activity, ...

Pros: Good reception for its maximum range. Design is not bad.

Cons: Size is a little bit big, PTT button is hard to push.

Review: I just recently received my T5500 Aug 22, 05 from my airmiles points reward. I gonna be using it my travel from toronto - florida. We tested it this morning Aug 23, in our sorrounding areas, most likely 1-2 kms, it work fine and the reception is crystal ...

Pros: 38 sub channels, clear & crisp on short range. Easy to use. Key Lock feature.

Cons: Will only take a flat clip for neck strap attachment.

Review: I have 4 - T5500R radios I use for work daily. We get an average range of 1 to 2 klms with city use. By using one of the GMRS channels with a sub channel, we experience very little interference from other users. The rechargable batteries usually ...

Pros: Blue

Cons: Can't hear anyone well enough (and isn't that the whole point?)

Review: I have experience with several other Talkabout models, and this 5500 model isn't loud enough. I have the volume cranked all the way up and it is not nearly as easy to hear someone speaking to me as the other models I have worked with (T4900 and T5620). ...