Just been reading the meets section, and it seems that I am not the only one with a motorola walkabout jobbie.

I bought mine for skiing holidays and teh fact that Cem and alex and a few others in nw london have them.

We use the same frequency all the time of 7/25, just wanted a polol to see if anyone else has them, and if so is teher anopther standard frequency on scoobynet.

call me sad, but ultimately it's true .

 

Adam,

I have two also, one blue and one yellow! I think mine may be fairly basic when compared to yours. I got them for skiing plus when on drives and also came in useful at the Cat rally earlier this year.

Cheers,

Mossman

 

I have pair but unfortunately not for the glamorous role of ski communications.
I use mine in the wonderful world of water leak detection. Just the job for speaking to a partner down the road while I coordinate turning off mains water.
Also bloody cheaper than using a mobile for same job.


Nick

 

Chris B uses a Motorola set on runs and also Charlie Whiskey but perhaps not the Motorola.

A few more of us are considering them but could do with a steer on specification and make.

I think channel 21 was favoured in the North

B

 

I *ahem* look after our two Motorola radio's from work... We brought them to save on mobile calls when we are setting up laser or wireless networking kit on roof tops.

We got the TA-288 which aren't the cheapest Motorola model but not the top of the range ones. We also brought the basic hands free kit (push-to-talk mic) which is ideal if you are driving one-up on a meet, along with a spare rechargable battery for each.

Generally, you can get a pair of Audioline units or other cheap brand (Binatone)for the price of a single Motorola model, although you will need to factor in the cost for a set of rechargeable batteries.

I can possibly beat shop prices if any one is interested?

ChrisB.

 

We all use 2/6, dunno why...

Dom

 

Adam,

I have a few which we use for various things such as Karting, when we have a bunch of cars together etc. The other main use is that most of my Bike (Motor) buddies have intercoms and PMR radios so I have a Kenwood connected to my Bike Intercom so we can chat when we ride - it's cool!!!!!

For the Bikes we use 4/4 (in Motorola terms) but this is expressed differently when using other makes of radio (Kenwoood, ICOM etc.)

Matt

 

Yep... 7/25 also.

James.

 

Yeah I've got the TA-288's for skiing - didnt realise you lot all had them - should have known though.

Will listen in from now on 7/25 !

 

We tend to use 2/1 on meets, as that uses a CTS which is the same on most makes of radio.

Be careful as they are NOT all the same as regards CTS 'sub channels' so 2/3 could be 2/4 on another make or not even be recievable. Always 'synchronise channels' and try them out before a meet (Oh, and tell banshi where the 'Push to Talk' button is )

Also some Motorola ones will not let you turn CTS off.

I have the details of some sets and how their channels do not match if anyone has any problems.

The best value ones I have found are from

 

For all you need to know about PMR 446 radios have a shufty on

 

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by DominicA:
<B>We all use 2/6, dunno why...

Dom[/quote]


Because I said so...

lets change to 7/25 then as that's what the rest are on..

 

What kind of range do you guys get?.I use an Industrial version of the Motorola at work (boy do they save some legwork).I once took one of site and it was still working 3 miles away .

Andy

 

I agree with CharlieWhiskey,

Maplins have quite a choice of PMRs now, including a <B>pair</B> of rechargeaables at a bargain price in their current summer offers (GBP99 i think).

For those that don't know, PMR446 radios are licence free, and have up to 8 channels. However each channel can be subdivided so that pressing the talk button will only affect other radios on the sub-channel.

Works well, with a range of up to 3KM i think - enough for keeping in touch when driving.

mb

 

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Oh, and tell banshi where the 'Push to Talk' button is
Chris[/B]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hey! I was so far in front I was outa range mate.
Or.. @ 130 its impractical to fumble with yer buttons.
Or.. the hands free cable tangled itself around the seatbelt anchor
Or...


B

 

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by banshi:
<B> Hey! I was so far in front I was outa range mate.
Or.. @ 130 its impractical to fumble with yer buttons.
Or.. the hands free cable tangled itself around the seatbelt anchor
Or...


B[/quote]

BTW I showed Amanda how the thing worked.
Bad move girly talk with 'chell all the way home.

 

Doh! me head hurts!
Have tried to post a reply with an answer but I can't see the damn thing except in the topic review below - but will try again

Have a shufty at

 

yes matt, we heard you the first time DOH!

Great site for general & technical info

banshi: I meant when we came out of Kirkstone Inn car park
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR><B>BTW I showed Amanda how the thing worked. [/quote]
Fatal mate 'chelle still has one of mine so it's probably flat

Chris

[This message has been edited by CharlieWhiskey (edited 08 August 2001).]

 

CharlieWhiskey: Did u get my mail or is that another piece of technology I can't get to grips with?

B

 

I Have a pair which work on PMR446
(446MHz FM )which is a new euro stanard they came from the Link (not motorola).

What frquceny do your motorola ones use?

Gary

 

If you wanna get technical the exact frequencys for PMR446 are:

Ch1..... 446.00625 MHz
Ch2..... 446.01875 MHz
Ch3..... 446.03125 MHz
Ch4..... 446.04375 MHz
Ch5..... 446.05625 MHz
Ch6..... 446.06875 MHz
Ch7..... 446.08125 MHz
Ch8..... 446.09375 MHz

[This message has been edited by Gary- X705+++ (edited 08 August 2001).]

 

7/25 it is then

 

I want to buy one of these Motorola handsets tomorrow. Whats the cheapest one I can get, and where can I get it from??

Cheers

Steve

 

Are Motorola the best ones to get, or is there another cheaper / better make?

Cheers

Steve

[This message has been edited by NeVeTaS2001 (edited 31 August 2001).]

 

I bought NTL from Argos (I think they are Motorola but badged as NTL (Stand to be corrected))

Phil

 

stick with motorola, its easier and also, more available.

Can be bought from dixons.

Two models, bigger and smaller cheaper and more expensive.