Motorola walkie talkies are some of the most relied upon, and the most popular, in 2 way radio options. Motorola makes walkie talkies specifically engineered for family/recreational use as well as business use.
The leader of the recreational use 2 way radio is the Talkabout MJ270 series. It uses both Family Radio Service (FRS) and General Mobile Radio Services (GMRS) frequencies, allowing for more channel combinations.
With a range of up to 7 miles (in ideal conditions), the MJ270 walkie talkie pair has 22 channels with 121 privacy codes for a possible 2,662 combinations. The iVOX hands-free communication allows for more convenient use and the QT filter (quiet talk) ensures the conversation won’t be interrupted. There is an emergency alert button and NOAA weather alert feature with 11 weather channels. You can charge is using a mini-USB port after you’ve discovered the power is running low, thanks to the battery meter. The backlit display as well as the built-in flashlight are handy if you are using your Motorola walkie talkie at night.
The basic features include an audio low battery alert, talk confirmation tone, battery save, emergency checklist, keypad lock, and advanced priority scan. It also comes with a belt clip, dual charger and 2 NiMH rechargeable battery packs.
If you are looking for a recreational use walkie talkie with a bit of edge, extra power and advanced features, then this is the 2 way radio option for you. No FCC license needed.
The Motorola 2 way radios made for business are quite impressive. Available in 10 different models, Motorola’s line of made for business walkie talkies are praised for their durability, reliability and functionality.
The RDX series is the most specialized, with 4 watts of power and covering up to 350,000 square feet, or 30 floors indoors. Although very lightweight, the Motorola RDX series was designed specifically for heavy-duty industrial use such as manufacturing, construction, retail, property management, etcetera.
It operates on FCC business use frequencies, so an FCC license is required.
Performing many actions and providing many functions and uses for a business, these the Motorola walkie talkie is an easy choice for businesses that require constant and reliable communication amongst employees.
Standard features include 122 privacy codes, VOX which allows for hands-free operation, autoscan, battery save, scan list, channel alias, programming software for customization (CPS) and a 16 channel display radio. The Li-Ion battery provides 18.5 hours of use per charge and the antenna is removable.
The Motorola walkie talkies made for business come in several different models, and types within those models, to suit your specific business communication needs. They are widely distributed so whichever model you decide on, you will be able to conveniently find them and purchase them.