Motorola T250 2-Way Radio (Shadow Anthracite)

I honestly think that 5 stars is too low of a rating. We have been using the talkabout 250's for years (while Duck Hunting) and in my opinion, they are an invaluable outdoor tool. Not only do they afford us the opportunity to alert others in our group that Ducks are coming their way, but we can also talk back and forth during the slower mornings. Our hunting trips usually last (on average) about 4 hours and I can get at least 4-5 trips out of a single set of batteries. That's hardly a 'battery eater' as far as I'm concerned. And for us, a 2 mile range is PLENTY enough. Needless to say, I am a big talkabout 250 fan and I would advise any Duck Hunters to look into getting a few of these

I purchased 2 of these radios, primarily for field communications while playing paintball. We used 3 Talkabout 250's, each with a Motorola earbud w/inline microphone and utilized the VOX capability. They worked great and it was an invaluable communications tool during the games. Communications were clear and the VOX worked well as long as the microphone was close to your mouth. The earbud fit very well within the ear and was comfortable. The only drawback with VOX was the delay with the microphone activation when first beginning to speak, but this is to be expected with a VOX setup. It didn't take us long to get in the habit of saying a word or two to activate the mike prior to transmitting what we really wanted to say. We have used these radios in the PTT mode as well and transmission is very clear and the range is good. This is a great way to stay in touch with your teammates, or family and friends in other situations and environments. Note: Amazon.com offered the Motorola 250 at a price significantly lower than I could find anywhere else, online or elsewhere.

These radios have been wonderful for our family to stay in touch while on family outings like skiing, hiking, biking, rafting and camping. The range is unbelievable... They're a great investment for families or individuals who spend a lot of time in the outdoors.

First I would like to say that the person who gave this a battery eater review had bad batteries because I used mine for three days streight with about 10% talk time and could still talk more if I wanted to.

The have great range. We have 60 acers of woods, hills(some are more like cliffs)and thick brush. We run ATVs and we got closer to 2 1/2 to 3 mile range on these bad boys. I droped mine several times while on the 4 wheeler and the radio still works great. Not even a scratch. This could have been prevented with the many holders that are made for them. I would also sugest getting the hands free option if your going to be rideing.

I great buy and even beter with the rebate. Read the rebate close you have to buy the radio on certain dates.

I got a pair of these to use at Disneyland. They worked great. With all the channels and sub-channels, only once did I pick up anyone else (and it seems like 1/3 of the people in the park were sporting some sort of communication device!). The range was surprisingly good.

I haven't replaced the batteries yet, after about 14 hours of use. It doesn't really strike me as a battery eater.

How could these be better? With all the background noise in the park, it can be hard to hear someone talking to you if the unit is clipped on a belt. More volume would be a definite plus. And an incoming call tone would also help. Thoughts to consider if you plan on getting these to use in noisy locations. If you want them for camping where it is nice and quiet, these are great radios and all you'll ever need.