Motorola T5720 GMRS/FRS 2-Way Radio, Pair
From Motorola
The T5720 model boasts all of the features of the T5700, with the additional ability for you to talk hands-free with optional voice activation (VOX) accessory. Three AA alkaline batteries required per two-way radio.QT feature offers an additional noise filter beyond the subcodes. Ten call tones to choose from - pick your personal ring tone and get other's attention before you start talking. Backlit LCD display makes it easier to read the screen in dark conditions or in direct sunlight. Requires FCC license.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #40861 in Consumer Electronics
- Brand: Motorola
- Model: 5720US2ABLAA
- Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
This pair of compact, rugged, and weather-resistant Motorola TalkAbout T5720 two-way radios helps you keep in touch with family and friends within a range of up to five miles (range varies with terrain and conditions). With 22 channels--seven joint General Mobile Service (GMRS)/Family Radio Service (FRS), seven FRS, and eight GMRS--and 38 privacy codes, you can communicate easily with minimal interference from other radios. A handy QT feature included in the T5720 offers additional noise filtering.
The T5720 offers a number of other useful features, such as a backlit LCD (great for either dark or bright conditions), a transmit LED indicator, a talk confirmation tone (akin to saying "roger" or "over"), and a minijack (.125-inch) audio plug for connecting a headset (not included). Choose from 10 audible call tones to alert you to incoming calls with phone-like convenience. The T5720 is capable of voice-activated hands-free use with optional accessories. Each radio requires three AA alkaline batteries.
What's in the Box
Two TalkAbout T5720 radios, 2 swivel belt clips, user's manual, one-year limited warranty.
Note: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires that operators on General Mobile Service (GMRS) frequencies obtain an FCC license prior to use. To learn more, please visit the FCC Web site at www.fcc.gov. A GMRS license requires Form 605 and Form 159. Please note that you will be charged an application fee. Download the forms from the FCC site or call 1-800-418-FORM (1-800-418-3676). Form 605 can be filed electronically. For license questions, call the FCC at (888) 225-5322.
Good Radios
Okay...forget what you've heard. FRS/GMRS is very limited range. You 'might' get 3-5 miles over water or open terrain, but typically much less. 1/2 mile is quite typical for ANY 500mw, 1 or even 2 watt radio. Due to the small antenna, wattage is not much help. In fact your position is the key factor, not power! Other external factors can effect range, which is why one person can't get range, while another can. Here in Queens, NY I get 1/2 to 1 mile. My friend's radios get the same. Over water on my sailboat I get MUCH more range and that's what I wanted them for. The range advantage using GMRS is small, compared to my set of regular FRS radios.
Included nicads are nice but a bit tough to get out when you want to switch to standard batteries. The charger allows you to charge just the nicads...nice. The display is hard to read when you look directly at it for some reason. Angle the unit and it's fine. These are not the smallest units around, but fit well in an adult hand and appear to be sturdy. Overall, very good units at this price point.
Great 2-way radio
I have lots of experince with 2-way radios. I bought a 0.5W T5200 model long itme ago and it was a great radio. Then I lost it and got the expensive T5820 (1Watt), which was a very bad choice (see my review on it). I gave Motorola one last chance, and got the new T5720 recently (1 Watt). Great Radio. Works well, small, easy to operate, good price and superb sound quality (unlike the T5820). Go for it.
Very Decent radio
This is my first radio, I bought it last week. Used it over the long weekend in Lake George, NY. It was really useful to talk to my friend to find parking or ordering food. As cell phone coverages was not good as you go 3 to 4 mile north from village, this radio helped us a lot. I bought a AA battery model because I have bunch of NiMH (not NiCd) rechargable batteries (used for my digital camera). NiMH is FAR Superior than NiCd batteries.
