Motorola T600 H2O Radio Review 

Thank you for the great review of this radio! I wanted to clarify something about the power output. You do not need a GMRS license to transmit at high power (which is 2 Watts, but this radio transmits at 1.7 Watts according to the FCC documentation) on channels 1-7 and 15-22. As you said in the video, if you press the high power transmit button with channels 8-14 selected, it will only transmit at low power (which is 0.5 Watts). Basically, this radio is set up so that you can't break the rules accidentally. Family Radio Service (FRS) and General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) share some the same frequencies, but a GMRS license allows you to transmit at even higher power, set up repeaters, and requires you to use your assigned callsign. Again, thanks for the detailed review, and I hope this helps someone make sense of the power restrictions.

Great description and I especially like that it went through the menus/settings!

This was helpful. I got a pair of this radio 2 years ago and could not get through to a friend 30 feet away. Your explanation of the subchannel was just what I needed to hear. 👌

Great review! Daughter damaged old walkie talk when we doing Kayaking and saw these T600 waterproof. Just bought one today, really like the design and works great!

I really appreciate your very informative review. Thank you for going through all of the information so that a perspective buyer can move forward with really helpful information. Wonderful job.

I am so happy that I found this review as I was having some problems setting up my pair of these. I found the printed instructions a bit confusing. Although this video is a review it helped me with setup. I really appreciate you posting this. Thank you.

You did a great review of your radios. As a Ham Radio operator, KM4BAP, I think you made the right choise

Hi. I am now starting to look into the T400 and T600 series to replace my older MR350 set. This was a great review. Thanks!

This was the best review I found I just picked these up today

Best review I've seen on these yet.

This is the best review for this Model. Great Work

Best Review of this Radio Yet!!! Thank You!!

Excellent video quality. I wonder which camera are you using. I was considering replacing my T9500, which is an older version of this radio that doesn't have any of the bells and whistles of the new one, no flashlight or waterproofing. I'll benefit from water resistance, when using it on my motorcycle. The belt clip actually has a function and that is, keeping the antenna 1 inch or more away from the body because of radio exposure limits. Also the red flashlight is there in case you need to read or see something in the night while keeping night vision.

great review Jen. I always check out reviews on YT before making a decision. People who have the product do a better job of pointing out details that the package or manufacturer miss.

Awesome review Jen. Merry Christmas

Thank you very much! Appreciate the use guide style review.

Thank you for your video on a Motorola radios. I see you posted this about six years ago and wondered if you still have these radios and if you are happy with them while you have them?

Great review! I just got this as a christmas present and after reading the instructions some things were still unclear :) By the way the distances advertised are just as stated in the video but in miles, so it'd be slightly higher for km: 2 miles for urban (3.2km); 6 miles for open water (9.7km); up to 35 miles for maintaining to valley (56.3km) Now I got get an excuse to go outdoors and test them out, beautiful scenery, thanks again for the video.

Great Review - can you please tell me if the screws holding the battery cover on are captive (won't fall out)? Thank You

Great explanation. Thanks for the vid!

Great review Jen

Great review.Thanks for sharing

Great review, thank you

I never understood using the flashlight on a handheld radio and instead assume to have a dedicated flashlight, BUT that thing turning on when wet so you can find it easier when submerged or just in the water in general is a pretty cool feature!

Great product review Jennifer. Thanks for sharing. Take care & stay safe

Really nice review, I’m needing a pair..

Nice review!!! Thank you so much!!

Great review. Thank you kindly

Great review, are they still working well or have you upgraded?

I enjoyed your review, very well done.

Awesome review of a great product! Motorola radios are the best on the market, and work better than the Midland handi taklies

Looks like a great product. Thanks Jen Migwech

Great video, thank you for sharing.

Great review, very well explained than others channels...

We just picked up 3 of these at a yàrd sale for 1$ a piece! I am so stoked! Now to learn how to use it! Thx!!

Great little radio's! Thank you for sharing!

Great review!

How are the speakers on that set of radios? There was one RU-vid review, where it was stated that these radios did not have good speakers. Thanks for any assistance.

Great review! I've been scanning websites and youtube for review on FRS/GMRS radios to supplement my UHF/VHF radios when camping in larger groups. Tried the economy Motorola MG160A model in the past and threw them away after the first trip. Looking for a nicer unit now and this may be it. Either way my compliments extend to your overall presentation, really excellent, organic exemplification of the user experience. I look forward to more product reviews!

Thank you great review, a friend just gave me 4 of these because he couldn't figure them out. Got most of it, but thanks for the rest. safe travels.

The radio doesn’t have to beep every time it receives a transmission or when you are transmitting if you don’t want it to?

Great review Motorola's are good radios.....

Great review Jen!

Do you still use and like these radios? Are there other radios that you like better?

Nice review 👍🏻

Good job. Thanks

Thanks for making this video

Battery life is way better for AA at 23 hours avg on alkaline and 9 on included battery pack. I assume it would be the same 9 hours using rechargeable NIMH AA batteries.

Great review but it would have been nice to actually hear the transmission on the other end through the man's speaker just to hear the quality as well as to know how far away he was when you called him

Thank you so much

Good review!!! looks like good stuff

Thank you for the review from Costa Rica :) Muchas gracias :)

Great review

great review

Hello Jen, have you tried testing the performance over the open water yet?

I got them too. They are great radios! Ps. Thanks for reviewing them in real life!

When you talked into the radio you sounded like Delilah from fire watch

I wish I knew the proper setting to use throat mics

hey i have a white light flashing. Do you know how to turn that off?

Great review Thanks 👍😎🤝😁

which one has better range, motorola t600 or the baofeng uv5r

Howdy Jen; Waaaaayyyyy down here on the East-Coast & hear Ya Loud & Clear 10-4 ? Lets see how they perform in a weekend's use ? Wife & I use our Cobra-Micro's all the time while shopping. Thanks & Looking 4ward to an update,soon. Stay-Frosty Up Yonder. ATB Terry God Bless

I hope that you will review these for range, 1/4, 1/2, 1 mile, 2 mile, and 3 mile range. I hope you will post the results.

A lot of people seem pleased that you went to an area that had no reception and you showed how they communicate when you put them side by side..

Great review here! Really...really like the emergency feature. Might be another Christmas present!!! ;)

What has been your experience with the battery so far? Does it last all day?

is it loud enough? for example in a loud truck or traffic

So are the higher channels like 11-12-13-14-15 ext better channels to talk on while trying to use in long range? What's Hamm too?

Great and thanks

Although extra perks seem useful, my Fox whistle is far louder, can go on a neck lanyard, and my flashlights of choice all beat integrated stuff that is going to drain a radio battery. I personally dislike multi-functionality, as generally inferior versus each separate normal item. At least in the U.S. a little known aspect is in any real emergency situation, you are exempt from penalty related to not having a valid GMRS license; if you can be diligent in staying on FRS bands, the extra range from the GMRS bands might be invaluable should a real crisis arise.

🤔 so is a license needed to use the gmrs channels on the T600?

I want to know some details about your talkabout. 1) Will the supplied charger charge only the supplied motorola battery pack or it can also charge independent third party AA rechargeable batteries as well, when inserted in the radio? 2) Are the supplied chargers 2 pin or 3 pin? 3) Can you tell me the charger's input and output details, like volt, watt, etc.? I am from India (220-240V), and so will have to buy a step down voltage converter accordingly, if necessary? 4) Please tell me the minimum (which channel) and maximum wattage (which channel) used by the radio, so that I can determine whether I need a licence or not, here in India.

Nice job

Price

Ola tudo bem t400 ou t600? Qual eo melhor

The battery takes 8 hours to charge. And then dies after 45 minutes. We are camping and need use while driving for 3 or 4 hours or more. It zeems the run down may be related to the two decices seem to be "open connected" . That is withoit pushing the side talk button. we can hear everything on the other end going on. Radio and background. Like the talk button is depressed permanently.. can you help us get more than a few minutes of functioning time? If battery life is a priority for you, ditch the rechargables and use regular (3) AAs Unclear on Low or high watt channels? Channel 8 is a "low" channel. And whats FRS family radio Service is? Will we get more life on a different channel? Mention IVOX . What are they and which to pick. How do we turn off if ots voice activated? Jist getting constand open line and Background noise? You mention Emergency leaves it wide open. How to tell If it iss on and how to Turn that off?

The only design flaw I've found is you end up pushing the light button when trying to transmit.

Good outdoor radio.

2021 comment o f the year

Looks like an OK radio. Conditions mean everything on the range you can get. Thank you for the video

so how many miles away were you?

The distances you said are right, but in miles.

Man that wiper will intro is cool even in the winter. Wow a whistle too! I NEED these radios. Really? A inferred light too? Wow these are so Dam cool. Love Motorola radios they seem to be the best and so worth the $$. Have you tested these long distance? OMG I was needing the vibration so bad so when Deer hunting it don't make a noise when someone calls. Cool light turns on when it falls in the water but does it turn on when just wet? I wouldn't want it to turn on when hunting just because it started raining & got wet. How far was you and him apart? I would Pay up to $200.00 for these. Great review of these for us. How much was these? Merry Christmas Girl.

Do you need a license for this walkie talkie??

Also supports an earpiece

You can use HI and LO without a license completely?

how much is it? and is it lightweight?

You forgot the range review ? Edit - Ooo spoke too soon.

Wouldnt be waterproof after i get my hands on it !

Just got these and they're good, but if it's locked you can't turn it off.

after Hurricane Irma, I Bought A set of these all My neighbors are Non-Hams I'm the only Ham Radio Operator around Here I cant give them Ham Radios to use these Might work If we Have another Major storm Reply

I have two issues with these radios. 1) I'm not sure how to switch from 2-channel mode to single channel. 2) For some reason I was stuck only being able to select channels 1-11. Eventually I fixed it, but have no idea how. haha. Any tips on these issues are appreciated.

Someone on the REI web site said that the radios do not float with AA batteries, but will float only with the supplied rechargeable batteries. Have you tested these with AA batteries?

Do you need a license to use this walkie talkie radio

Quick note if using the sub channel make sure to be at lest five up Chanel away from another channel because you will still hear the other people

The USB charging is VERY slow... 12+ hours.. the charge rate is too slow. 0.09A

Thank you for not being stupid and illegally using amateur radio devices.

The instructions with the unit were horrible. Thanks for the instructional

what you don't know is you have a water tight 1 half watt one mile child locater with a bunch of dumie buttons I own the same radios I never use the family service as I use the G M R S side good luck with radio you have a one mile range

All these radios in All brands will not go not even a mile you need a 5-watt radio if you don't get a 5-watt one or two watts is a waste of time