One of the rugged Value Series of two-way radio models, the Motorola Talkabout® T5500 offers a range of up to 5 miles. Combining General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) technology with Motorola engineering, this radio is ideal for active outdoor communications.
Better quality than most personal radios.
Rating
Written By trooper_cobb
Date Written Jan 19 2008
Summary
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,...
Strength
Great recieve sensitivity, ability to use standard batteries.
Weakness
Expensive in comparison to radios with same features.
Bottom Line
Buy these if you have a GMRS License and need a better quality radio. If not, use inexpensive FRS radios.
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...
Strength
Good reception for its maximum range. Design is not bad.
Weakness
Size is a little bit big, PTT button is hard to push.
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)...
Strength
Blue
Weakness
Can't hear anyone well enough (and isn't that the whole point?)
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...
Strength
38 sub channels, clear & crisp on short range. Easy to use. Key Lock feature.
Weakness
Will only take a flat clip for neck strap attachment.
