Motorola MS350R 35-Mile Talkabout Waterproof 2-Way Radio (Pair)
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Item Description
Motorola's Talkabout MS350R 35 Mile Range, Waterproof, Two-Way Radio is by no suggests a fair weather radio. This high overall performance, ultra sturdy waterproof radio is right for the extreme outdoors. It makes use of each Loved ones Radio Service (FRS) and General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies supplying far more channel combinations. With a range of up to 35 miles, 22 channels and PTT Energy Increase Function, this radio is built for function, but also boasts a sleek contemporary look that holds its personal with any trendsetter.
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Technical Details
- Rechargeable pack.
- NOAA weather plus alerts.
- Vibrates, Flashlight.
- PTT power boost.
Customer Reviews
I bought these for fishing with the guys. To this point we have been working with Midland lxt110 radios (I think thats their quantity). I did not thoughts employing them in the water becasue I paid $8 per set. In real world use I really feel we got a quarter mile from them and not always clear. One particular was dropped in the water and even soon after drying out did not function. They are rather little which was nice.
I saw these MS350s on sale and figured I like gagets and it tends to make our outings much more entertaining. I bought two sets. I have performed a couple test conditions so far but have not employed them as I intend to. My tests had one particular in the garage, upright, with a voice recorder aimed at it. I drove with the other and listed off distances as I went comparing the high and low settings. I also did this with my old radios, generating sure to pair it with the other old a single.
For a base line, the old ones (lxt110) made it a half mile and had been pretty shotty. The new ones (MS350r) produced it a fantastic mile and a half (they did go farther but you lose a lot of top quality). I did not notice any considerable difference amongst high and low power except for slightly less static. When it was out of range it was out of range. That certain run was up hill with about 1-third tree cover. My other tests were in diverse directions from my house. Going south you quickly place a modest hill (strong ground) among the units. This restricted their usable range to roughly .75 to 1 mile with no tree cover. As I kept driving I did hear a blip from two miles away, but past that .75 to 1 mile mark it was so shotty you could not rely on it. I did not test my old ones, I figured they wouldnt preserve up really well. On that note, the other day the midlands barely created it from the north to south side of our house (out side walls). I do hear wires and the steel of the automobile and property etc do have an impact.
I measured on a map exactly where we fish and at most we would be .5 miles a way in dense forest so I have no issues about these on range.
I had issues no matter whether I was getting the appropriate radios for a handful of main causes you may possibly want to concider. Initial, you could order 6 MR350s for the cost of four MS350s, so even if you drop 1 in the water who cares. I have to assume they are the exact same radio in a numerous shell. I decided I liked the create of the MS350 greater(though they are significant and chunky but not heavy) and the truth they had the loop for a neckstrap (Really good feature). Plus you wouldnt want one to cease working when you are out in the woods. Second, I had issues if the range of the midland 1050s would be worth it as they are advertised as five watt. From my research, that is not substantially to go on. five watts could be "peak" and not "the average". Also, as my tests show, the develop of the radio appears to have additional influence than the power (each my old midlands and MS350s on low put out the .five watt or whatever). This could be from how efficient the ant radiates and so on. As another review pointed out, evaluate to the output of a cell phone. Once again on this 1, the power didnt alter the range but only the clarity so I would not count on considerably distinctive with the midland. The ease of use is also a major selling point as is the Ivox and naturally the True waterproofness.
Yes they are expensive but given that I dont buy these factors much its ok with me. I am positive they will drop in price but once in a while its good to have the newest product out.
Take dwelling points
Pros:
adiquate/expected range - .75-1.five miles solid and clear communication with some trees and terrain (does function farther just not especially effectively)
ring for a neck strap
waterproof
create good quality
very easy to use
cons:
significant (but not heavy - concider that this is 3AA betteries and the Midland 1050 is 4AAs)
no body must anticipate the listed range but nevertheless much less static would be good. (A hill or curve of the earth will block most any radio- terrain is very important. thats why they have cell telephone TOWERS)
price
Update -
I did some checking on the FCC internet site for some details and figures. Although I cant keep in mind the numbers perfectly, this radio can pump out roughly 1.92 watts erp (this I think is about .5 even more than the MR250r). THe Midland does radiate about five watts.
Most will say 1-two watts is as considerably as is realistic as the terrain will turn out to be the limiting factor before you want alot more than that substantially power. Another issue to point out is that radios rated very close to the same wattage will have several ranges. This is in part due to superior circuits and antennas as value increases. These are very important also pay thoughts to how sensitive the squelch is if you are stricktly going for distance.
I had concerns in the initially week of employing these radios as one would turn off when I tried working with the high energy mode, low energy nevertheless worked fine. I WAS Employing OLD BATTERIES AND KNEW IT. I figured I far better try and put new batteries in and run them down just before it was too late to return. Long story short, I have been trying to run these down using the climate reports, scan, standby, and transmitting for some time now and I am receiving "frusterated" waiting for the batteries to die! I figure if its taken me this extended to kill them, even if they work funny with low batteries, I am positive to get a lot of usable time out of them.
Generally males don't read the manuals, we just wing it. Not the case this time. This radio has so a number of characteristics, I was inclined to get the details. Getting that I like to go camping, I was compelled to obtain this radio as it's "waterproof" and has a "35 mile" range (as stated on the packaging). I charged these up and took them on their initial camping trip. I configured them to both use FRMS as it's got even more signal enhance and logically more range. I handed my buddy a walkie and off he drove. Shortly following I hear "hello hello" and then silence. When I got residence from camping, I re-verified my settings and tested locally. I managed to get about 2 blocks before I was out of range. That is suitable.. I mentioned two blocks, not miles. This was in the suburbs, not a wooded forest. I promptly packed it all up and took it back for a refund.
Pros:
Waterproof
Built in flashlight
Lots of characteristics
Cons:
Additional expensive than other GMRS/FRS radios
Range disappointing
Belt clips low-cost. Broke 1 just clipping on.
NOTE: I told everyone using the radios to hold them straight up/down to get the most effective reception. Does not seem to have helped. In case you are asking yourself, I had it set to Channel 2, code 1 with the "quiet" (squelch?) function enabled. Everything else was off. Much more hassle than I'd anticipated. :(
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