Motorola T460 Review

Scope of Delivery

The package comes with the 2 Motorola T460 two-way radios, 2 cable charging adaptors with dual micro-USB connectors, 2 NiMH rechargeable batteries, 2 belt clips, a user guide, and an accessory sheet in English and French.

Setup

Setting up the device is pretty simple, even for beginners. Pressing the mode button allows effortless switching from NOAA weather mode and two-way communication. To alternate channels, use the menu button and +/- buttons. Communicating with other radios on the same channel can be done using the call button, which emits a ring to each device. Scanning for available channels or other radios can quickly be done through choosing the MON buttons.

Chosen settings based on preference can be secured through pressing down the menu button for a few seconds. This handy feature ensures that the channels I decided will be locked and prevents any mishaps with the device.

Range

An ideal setting with minimal obstructions, such as out on the mountains or in the valleys, can reach up to 35 miles. For open water, it can go up to 6 miles. In busy areas with various structures like cities or neighborhoods, it can go up to 2 miles. Other factors, such as terrains, weather conditions, and interference, can affect its range. It has an output of 2 watts, which is expected for most walkie-talkies.

Features

This device has a lot of features that offer ease of use. Here are some of the key features I’d like to highlight:

• Push-To-Talk (PTT) Power Boost
  • This helps increase the range of transmission by boosting your radio to high power.
• iVOX / VOX Hands-Free
  • Hands-free communication is possible with this feature as it acts as a speakerphone. When turned on, it detects voice and sends the message when speaking on the internal microphone. The sensitivity level can also be adjusted from hearing soft voices to reducing environmental noise.
• Quiet Talk (QT) Noise Filtration
  • Uninterrupted communication is ensured with Motorola Solutions’ radios that also feature this. It also reduces other unnecessary transmissions in places with heavy radio traffic.
• Vibracall Alert
  • This alert vibrates once every 30 seconds to notify received messages. This comes handy when going to noisy places.
• Weather Channels
  • A total of 11 weather channels ranging from broadcasts from the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Environment Canada Weather Radio are accessible from this device. This keeps weather information up-to-date and prevents any possible harm.
• Call Tones
  • There are 20 available tones sent to other radios and alerts my group anytime I want to talk to them.
• Keypad Tones
  • These can be easily enabled or disabled and can be heard each time you push a button.
• Emergency Alert
  • This sends out an 8-second alert tone from my walkie and other receiving radios in the group in times of urgency. Any emitted words or sounds from my end will then be transmitted for 22 seconds. A word of caution, make sure to use this feature only in an actual emergency to prevent any unwanted situations.
• Keypad Lock
  • This handy feature keeps my preferred settings in place and prevents accidental changes by requiring a passcode.
• Auto Squelch
  • Minimizing noise from unwanted transmissions makes using this device a breeze.
• Built-in LED Flashlight
  • This useful feature makes night adventures easier to do and provides security in times of emergencies or outages.

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