Do you love staying active with your family? I know we do, we love traveling, hiking, biking and setting off on adventures together. We also want to make sure that we take precautions to keep everyone safe.
That means proper helmets for biking, the right type of hiking shoes, water bottles to keep us all hydrated, safe sunscreen and more. When thinking about safety gear, we cannot dismiss the need for a way to keep us all connected and to receive important weather alerts.
That is why we love our Motorola Talkabout T260 two-way radios. We have the three radio set, but they also have a two radio set. The set has everything we need, it comes complete with belt clips, NiMH rechargeable batteries, Y cable charging adaptor with dual micro-USB connectors to charge 2 radios and a single micro-USB connector to charge a single radio.
I like that I can walk around the lake we live on which is over one mile around, and at any point check in with my husband or family at home. The connection is clear as a bell and that says a lot because we live in the mountains and get sketchy cell service. Having a radio with a clear connection makes me and my husband feel better when I am out walking alone.
Our kids love using them too! They can communicate from the dock or boat up to the house or use them when they are playing around our property to contact each other. They are easy to operate, lightweight, compact and durable. The radios have essential features like NOAA weather channel and alerts as well as iVOX/VOX hands-free communication making it easy to stay in touch no matter your location or situation.
They cover a long-range of up to 25 miles which really makes me happy. If we were ever separated on a hiking or cycling trip, the long-range gives me the peace of mind that I would be able to contact a member of our family.
You can check out our unboxing and review video below:
Features
Know the Weather In Advance
Keep updated with real-time weather conditions by turning on one of 11 weather channels or initiating weather alerts. NOAA radio service may not be available in all areas. Check with your local weather office for frequency and details, or visit www.weather.gov/nwr (Canada: www.msc.ec.gc.ca/msb/weatheradio).
Be Hands-free
With iVOX/VOX acting like a speakerphone and allowing hands-free communication, you can keep on moving without stopping to answer a call.
22 Channels Each with 121 Privacy Codes
With 22 channels and 121 privacy codes, totaling 2,662 combinations, it’s easy to find an available channel.
Compatible with Any Radio
You can communicate with other FRS/GMRS radios regardless of brand by being on the same channel and privacy code.
Power Through Your Adventures
There are two ways to power your Talkabout T260 radio: use the included NiMH rechargeable batteries for up to 12 hours or use 3 AA batteries for up to 29 hours. To recharge the NiMH batteries, choose from one of three ways: connect it to your vehicle adaptor or your computer, or plug the micro-USB cable into an outlet.
20 Call Tones
A call tone is what people calling you can hear instead of the normal default ring. It grabs the attention of your family and friends before you start speaking.
Eco Smart
Most of the energy wasted when using a mobile device occurs during the charge. This radio consumes less power during its idle condition.
Quickly Find a Channel
Use the scanning feature to see which channels are currently in use.
Low Battery Alert
Low battery alert reminds you when batteries are running low.
Keypad Lock
The keypad lock prevents your personalized settings from being inadvertently changed.
T260 Packaging Includes:
• 2 radios
• 2 belt clips
• 2 NiMH rechargeable batteries
• 1 Y cable adaptor with dual micro-USB connectors
• 1 user guide
Holiday Gift Guide Pick
Mommy Ramblings thinks that the twin or triple pack of the T-260 Motorola Talkabout make a great gifts for those active people and families on your holiday gift list. We have added the T-260 Talkabout to Mommy Ramblings’ 2017 Holiday Gift Guide. The twin pack has a MSRP of $64.99 and the triple pack has a MSRP of $89.99. Right now these sets are on sale on Amazon! You can pick up the 2 pack for just $41,22 and the 3 pack for only $69.99. Hurry though, Amazon prices change quickly, so you never know how long they will last.
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i love the idea to put these in an emergency prepareness kit!
like there is weather as well. Could not see distance as would be great for scout troop
wait a minute there in graphic the distance of 25 range duh
My kids would love it if we had these to use. I could walk around the block alone!
I like the range of up to 25 miles.
I like the 25 mile range
I like that you could add more radios, or communicate with other brands of radio.
I learned that you can communicate up to 25 miles apart
I learned the radios have a range of up to 25 miles
Great range well built
I like that the radio consumes less power when idling. It’s more environmentally friendly that way. Thanks.
I like that in addition to the 25 mile range, they also have the NOAA weather.
TALKABOUT T260 has hands-free communication, so you can keep on moving without stopping to answer a call ! 🙂
They have a 25 mile range… Wow!!
I love the idea of emergency preparedness and having these in the kit
The radios have NOAA weather channels and alerts
I love the fact you can communicate with other FRS/GMRS radios regardless of brand by being on the same channel and privacy code. very cool prize
I like the distance of 25 miles apart for communicating.
I learned that the range is up to 25 miles! That is impressive.
I learned that the radios have a 25 miles range. That’s incredible! They also have NOAA weather channel alerts. These would be so great to have for backpacking.
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It has a range of 25 miles
The real time weather notifications are nice.
I like the weather information. Very useful.
I learned that these radios has a 25 mile range.
I learned that they have a range of 25 miles. That’s amazing.
I like the 25 mile range
I like that it has weather radio built in.
I like the Eco Smart
This radio consumes less power during its idle condition.
With a range of up to 25 miles and the freedom to communicate
wirelessly, the Talkabout T260 lets you stay in touch with family and friends, whether tackling a back country trail or camping in the woods.
I learned that they have a range of up to 25 miles.
Up to 25 miles? Wow!
I like that they have a 25 mile range. Great for the zombie apocalypse.
It has NOAA weather channel.
They have a range of up to 25 miles.
22 channels with 121 privacy codes
I love the 25 mile range! This is plenty of space to keep track of my kids!
I like the range is up to 25 miles. Would work great in a weather emergency.
I learned that the radios have a 25 mile radius and comes with NOAA weather channels and alerts. I also learned the radios have 22 different channels, 20 call tones, and has a 12 hours with NiMH batteries which are rechargeable.
I learned that they are compatible with other radios.
I learned it’s capable of hands free communication!
I like the built in weather channels and that they are rechargable! Thanks for having this giveaway!!!!
I like the 25 mile range
I love the long range 25m. Awesome!
The 25 mile range is nice.
i learned that the actual range will be limited by several factors including, but not limited to: terrain, weather conditions, electromagnetic interference and obstructions.
The communication range quoted is calculated based on an unobstructed line of sight test under optimum conditions
They have a range of up to 25 miles!
They have a range of up to 25 miles.
I like that is has a range of up to 25 miles.
I learned they are compatible with other radios.
I like the 25 mile range.
I really like the like NOAA weather channels and alerts. My 8 year old is obsessed with the weather so he would especially love this feature!
the radios have a range of up to 25 miles
121 Privacy Codes!
I really like the long 25 mile range this has.
I liked the fact that you can keep updated with real-time weather conditions, that is cool.
Eco Smart
I like that they have an eco mode and can transmit up to 6 miles over water.
The 25 mile range is amazing
I like that they have a 25 mile range.
I like the 25 mile range, will really come in handy when my kids are at their grandma’s house!
Real time weather reporting. This is great for kids to learn about Oklahoma storms.
I like that they have a range of 25 miles, that’s a good distance. I also like that they have weather channels and alerts.
I love that it has a 25 mile range and features essentials like the weather channel.
I like that it is Compatible with Any Radio
I like the Si500 Video Speaker Microphone
I like that the iVox/Vox acts like a speakerphone allowing hands-free calling.
I learned they have a range of up to 25 miles.
I like that it has 11 weather channels for weather alerts.
like that its eco-smart.
I like that it is With a range of up to 25 miles and the freedom to communicate
wirelessly, the Talkabout™ T260
I love that they have an extended range of up to twenty-five miles.
I like that they have a range of up to 25 miles
I like that they tell the weather in advance and how far you can geet a signal
I like how there are 2 ways to power the radios.
I learned these are hands free and have 121 privacy channels.
I love that is has a good range.
Wow! I learned these have a range of 25 miles. We go fishing with my inlaws and we have two to three boats. This would be great to keep in contact with each other and communicate when needed (when a great fish is caught).
I love the fact that you can use it 25 miles away
I learned that they are compatible with any radio.
I like that they have a 25 mile range. That is a decent distance for when we go out hiking. I also like that you can get the weather and alerts on them.
My kids are in scouts and go hiking alot I love that this has a 25 mile range.
I love that they are lightweight, compact and durable
Thank You for the chance!