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Motorola Talkabout T470
Motorola Solutions
Light license-free FRS pair with weather alerts that keep sounding while the radio charges.
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What you get
Two FRS radios at 4.8 oz each without batteries. They run on an 800 mAh NiMH pack or on three AA cells. Motorola claims up to 35 miles but names up to 2 miles in a neighborhood.
- License-free FRS: 22 channels x 121 privacy codes
- Up to 35-mile range claim (Motorola: up to 2 miles in neighborhoods)
- 11 weather channels (7 NOAA) with alert; Quiet Charge keeps alerts on while charging
- IPX4 weatherproof, built-in LED flashlight, emergency alert button, VibraCall
- Dual power: 800 mAh NiMH (up to 12 h) or 3 AA (up to 28 h)
Pros and cons of the Motorola Talkabout T470
Pros
- Quiet Charge keeps weather alerts active while the radio sits on the charger.
- The AA option is rated for up to 28 hours.
- Weight is 4.8 oz per radio before the batteries go in.
Cons
- IPX4 handles rain but not a drop in the lake.
- The NiMH pack is rated for 12 hours and charges over micro-USB.
Specs
- Radio service
- FRS
- License neededFCC license for GMRS transmit
- No
- Channels
- 22
- Rangemaker's claim, ideal conditions
- 35 miles
- NOAA alertsounds an alarm for a warning
- Yes
- Waterproofing
- IPX4
- Battery type
- NiMH pack (or 3x AA)
- Battery
- 800 mAh
- Battery lifemaker's claim
- 12 hours
- Radios in the box
- 2
- Weight
- 4.8 oz (136 g)
Why it scores 8.4
8.4/10
Shortlist score. How it is calculated
Emergency features
- NOAA weather alert
- Rechargeable batteries
- Waterproof rating
- Transmit power of 2 W or more
- 22 channels or more
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