Motorola T6220 AA 2-Way Radio (Evergreen)

Product Description

Families who never stop moving... need not be out of touch. Spend the weekend camping. Go on that hike. The rugged, weather resistant Talkabout T6220 offers advanced features to keep your troop connected. QuieT6000 technology helps minimize noise from conversations outside your group. It helps prevent you from hearing transmissions from other radios. Eavesdrop Reducer helps block others from hearing your conversations. The Eavesdrop Reducer code makes your transmissions sound garbled to anyone listening who is not set to that code. The Motorola Talkabout T6220 radios are durable two-way radios that operate on Family Radio Service (FRS) frequencies, require no service fee or license. These radios offer more than just a way of keeping in touch. The T6220 includes five additional call tones, eight NOAA weather channels, and weather alert. NOAA weather channels and alerts help ensure dangerous weather conditions don't catch you off guard. Active families can now fearlessly venture forth and find their fun.

Amazon.com Product Description

The small, compact Motorola TalkAbout T6220 allows you to keep in touch with others for up to two miles. With 14 channels and 38 privacy codes, this colorful green Family Radio Service two-way radio screens out interference from other radios.

The T6220 features 10 weather channels to provide up-to-the-minute reports and alerts on weather conditions. Additionally, it has VibraCall alert, which vibrates to notify you of incoming calls; 10 selectable call tones; and a visual indicator that lets you know when other radios are out of range.

Other features include Eavesdrop Reducer with three scramble settings and channel scan. This radio has a 35-hour talk time and runs on three AA alkaline batteries (sold separately).

The TalkAbout T6220 is covered by a one-year warranty.

Customer Reviews:

Very nice FRS device -- great for camping.......2005-10-21

I've found over the three years we've used the T6220s that suburban range is often greater than you'd imagine, but where these little radios really shine is giving one to your kid to keep instant tabs on them "just in case," and when you're camping these are the greatest thing since tents for not losing any kids at Scout camp! They're also very useful at the swap meet or someplace like Disneyland to keep track of subsets of your group.

They're tough, we haven't killed one yet. You'll have to look at a few pages in the manual to see how to work the radios, but it's not like it's trigonometry or anything like that. You can easy learn to operate these radios.

Simple, bulletproof, decent performance... this is a good product and I'm glad that I bought a pair.

We tried a VOX headset but it was not a big success. I do like the NOAA feature on this radio, get weather/emergency information when you really need it.

Dandy little radios.

Rivals the newer GMRS radios.......2004-12-07

I have owned these for 3 years approx.. I recently "upgraded" to some GMRS radios. The range of the GMRS radios in the "real" world environment of New England, without vast tracts of flat land, I have not seen much improvement in range over these FRS radios. DEFINITELY not worth paying for the FCC license to gain marginally better range with the GMRS. However, these T6220 are feature rich and of excellent sound quality compared to the newer Motorolas I purchased. I would recommend these head to head with the newer GMRS radios, unless you could use them in wide open environments where you might benefit by the extra power of the GMRS. Additionally, the batteries will last longer!
They are more ergonomic than my T5000 radios, as well.

Information, Please.......2004-01-16

I agree with practically all the critics and their thoughtful reviews of the Motorola T6220 AA 2-Way Radio (that's "Walkie-Talkie" for us over 35 years of age). "Evergreen" is simply its color and of cosmetic value only, like a cell phone's face plate.

I've just edited and updated my original review of September 2001 to reflect the fact that, although this particular model is technically obsolescent in some ways, there is a good medium-sized PRO that is built into the unit that is worth considering when purchasing it. The individual consumer's decision is to weigh that against the various CONS that have to do with the intervening 2 years'-plus worth of the newer units' technology (especially the improved storage formats of proprietary, rechargeable battery packs.)

As most reviewers agree, Motorola is terrific value, a good tradeoff of function for the dollar. It is no surprise that Motorola units lead the market together with Cobra and Uniden with their Citizen Band heritage.

Experience and talking with other enthusiasts have generated a few general recommendations about the "Walkie-Talkie" format in general and perhaps some relevant buying tips. If you'd like to see them, please refer to the re-edit of original review dated September, 2001, which bears the re-edited title "The Ironies of Time . . . "

Thank You.

Allen Smalling.

Good Recreational Two-Way Radio.......2002-10-30

Transmission impressively clear and crisp, as long as you are not out of range, battery life is excellent, and the weather station feature is a total blast.

Great radio, great price.......2002-04-20

I just got this radio last month and I already love it. It has the perfect amount of features: just enough, but not too many. If you want a radio a notch above the usual, with useful features like scan, vibrate, and weather radio, this is the radio for you. Reception is excellent, as with all Motorola radios. This is a great FRS for the money, currently [price] .... However, I give it 4 stars because it is a little confusing to learn. For the elderly or small children, I would reccommend the Motorola 5200s. They do not have all the features, but they are super-easy to use. Overall though this is a great buy for the money.

Motorola T6220 AA 2-Way Radio (Graphite Black)

Average customer rating:

Very durable and dependable with lots of features
poorly designed
Motorola reliability
T6220 Surprise!
Affordable communication

Motorola T6220 AA 2-Way Radio (Graphite Black)

Manufacturer: Motorola
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Product Features:

14 channels
2-mile range
38 sub-channels
8 NOAA weather channels
10 audible call tones

ASIN: B00005LPS5

Amazon.com Product Description

The small, compact Motorola Talkabout T6220 allows you to keep in touch with others within a range of up to two miles. With 14 channels and 38 privacy codes, this graphite black Family Radio Service (FRS) two-way radio screens out interference from other radios.

The T6220 features 8 weather channels to provide up-to-the-minute reports and alerts on weather conditions. Additionally, it has VibraCall alert--which vibrates the radio to notify you of incoming calls--10 selectable call tones, and a visual indicator that lets you know when other radios are out of range. Its weather-resistant design assures that you can take it into almost any environment without any worries.

This radio requires three AA batteries (not included) for up to 30 hours of operation. Other features include channel scan and the Eavesdrop Reducer, which keeps anyone physically nearby from listening in on your transmissions. The Talkabout T6220 is covered by a one-year warranty.

Customer Reviews:

Very durable and dependable with lots of features.......2007-07-11

I have had these for several years and they have been totally dependable. True the back cover is not the best, but the range and clarity is just fine. Actually, I am looking for a few more of them. They only go for two miles, but given the size, weight, and features you cannot beat them. Mine are evergreen in color. I had some other Talkabouts and have given more current models away as gifts, but I really like these. I never have a problem being heard and for short distances they are really nice. I've left them in the trunk of my car in all kinds of very hot and cold weather and they hold AA battery life just fine. They fit just right in my hand. I really like them a lot. Plus you can use a lanyard when the clip breaks which they do in time. Very highly recommended--and do so realizing their faults and their limitations when stacked up against more current models.

poorly designed.......2003-05-01

Problems:
Battery door didn't fit tight. Pushed hard and it still stuck out as if poorly manufactured. The first day I used the radio, the battery cover fell off somewhere and now the radio is useless unless I wrap rubber bands around the body to keep the batteries from also falling out. Motorola's excellent battery cover on its first Talkabouts misled me when buying the T6250 into thinking this too was well designed. I wouldn't buy another one.

It also didn't receive transmissions from other peopled' FSRs. I've had the older Talkabout 250 and the newer T6250 both turned on but only the 250 would receive those transmissions.

Don't buy this radio; Motorola discontinued it for some reason and I suspect we've identified two of the reasons.

Sure, some of the features are nice. But the flaws make those benefits hard to enjoy.

Motorola reliability.......2003-01-30

These radios really lived up to my expectations. For starters, the transmition clarity is quite good. It can get scratchy when you are really far appart or when you are in the mountains with alot of clouds. Fairs, expos, museums, wherever these radios keep us in touch.

I've been using these when I go up snowboarding, and my family is always able to keep in touch regardless where we are on the mountain. In fact I've often picked up conversations from the next resort over! The radios are also slightly water resistant.

These radios also have Motorola durability, I've dropped them many a times, and no problems. The weather radio (NOAA) is useful for picking up very accurate and regularly updated weather reports from the National Weather Service. The battery door does feel like it's not seated correctly and seems like it will pop off. I've only had a door pop off once or twice and we never lost the door. The Eavesdrop eliminator, (which is an aditional 3 encryption codes) really helps to prevent crosstalk when using them in crowded enviroments when other people might also be using FRS radios. These models also have a VibraCall (vibrating alert) which when used along with the QT200, the radio will silence itself, and when someone calls, it will vibrate. Only until you respond will the radio speaker become active.

A great investment for a low price. I'd highly reccomend buying a set. Also, if you have other FRS (Family Radio Service) radios that aren't Motorola, don't worry, they are all cross-compatable.

T6220 Surprise!.......2002-11-23

I purchased a pair of T6220's this past year and they have proven to be a better performer than I had anticipated. In fact I purchased an additional pair for my hunting friends. The ability to turn off certain features you didn't want or like such as the 'Roger Beep'is a plus! These units worked extremely well in all of my treks through the woods, canyon and draws. I was able to keep in touch with others with little problem.

I do recommend making or puchasing a case for their protection. The face plate seems to scratch easily.

The only drawback I discovered was the small buttons are difficult to activate with gloves. Other than that I would highly recommend the T6220's to those roaming the great outdoors.

Affordable communication.......2002-10-18

Great product at a great price Motorola brand speaks for itself, however your site does not show that this is a basic AA Evergreen model with a trim shield that "transforms" in Advantage Timber model that raises cost $ 10.00

Motorola T6220 AA 2-Way Radio (Advantage Timber)

Average customer rating:

Very durable and dependable with lots of features
poorly designed
Motorola reliability
T6220 Surprise!
Affordable communication

Motorola T6220 AA 2-Way Radio (Advantage Timber)

Manufacturer: Motorola
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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14-channel FRS 2-way radio and up to 2-mile range
38 CTCSS subcodes per channel for communicating with less interference from other users
Includes 8 NOAA weather channels--receive audible alerts when storm warnings are issued
10 selectable call tones; vibrating function for incoming calls
Rechargeable capable with optional accessory upgrade kit

ASIN: B00005LPS6

Product Description

T6220 (AA) models include: 14 designated FRS channels, 38 interference eliminator codes, 10 audible call alerts, ring alert, talk confirmation tone, lock-single key, button beeps, 36 segment LCD display with icons, backlight LED, transmit LED, battery meter indicator with audible low battery alert, audio accessory connector (single pin), removable swivel belt clip, time out timer. Advanced features: rechargeable ready with charging dock compatibility, scan, VOX hands free use with accessories (3 level sensitivity), auto-power off, signal strength indicator, simple menu, quieT6000, vibra call alert, eavesdrop reducer, NOAA weather channels and weather alerts, one year warranty, users guide: Motorola Talkabout Comparison Chart.

Amazon.com Product Description

The small, compact Motorola Talkabout T6220 allows you to keep in touch with others within a range of up to two miles. With 14 channels and 38 privacy codes, this timber-colored Family Radio Service (FRS) two-way radio screens out interference from other radios.

This radio requires three AA batteries (not included) for up to 30 hours of operation. Its weather-resistant design assures that you can take it into almost any environment without any worries. Other features include channel scan and the Eavesdrop Reducer, which keeps anyone physically nearby from listening in on your transmissions. The Talkabout T6220 is covered by a one-year warranty.

Customer Reviews:

Very durable and dependable with lots of features.......2007-07-11

poorly designed.......2003-05-01

It also didn't receive transmissions from other peopled' FSRs. I've had the older Talkabout 250 and the newer T6250 both turned on but only the 250 would receive those transmissions.

Don't buy this radio; Motorola discontinued it for some reason and I suspect we've identified two of the reasons.

Sure, some of the features are nice. But the flaws make those benefits hard to enjoy.

Motorola reliability.......2003-01-30

A great investment for a low price. I'd highly reccomend buying a set. Also, if you have other FRS (Family Radio Service) radios that aren't Motorola, don't worry, they are all cross-compatable.

T6220 Surprise!.......2002-11-23

I do recommend making or puchasing a case for their protection. The face plate seems to scratch easily.

The only drawback I discovered was the small buttons are difficult to activate with gloves. Other than that I would highly recommend the T6220's to those roaming the great outdoors.

Affordable communication.......2002-10-18

Product Description

Panasonic's vision of the digital future is driven by the needs and aspirations of its business customers and millions of consumers around the world who use Panasonic products every day. Panasonic shares their dream to live a fuller life by providing ways of working smarter and enjoying the rewards of technological advances.Panasonic KX-TSC55 is a 2-line Integrated Jog Dial telephone system with Caller ID support that brings ease of use and functionality both to your office or home. Its 2-line operation with 3-way conference capability allows you to combine calls from Line 1 and Line 2 together; the Caller ID with Visual Call Waiting lets you see the name and the phone number of an incoming call, even while you're on another call. The phone also features a 50-name/number directory with Jog Dial operation for quick and easy access to your stored phone directory. To crown it all, the phone brings separate ringers with a 3-step volume control and two separate jacks (line one and line two) for better functionality.

Amazon.com Review

Designed for individual or home-office use, Panasonic's KX-TSC55 two- line caller ID phone is distinguished by its strong handling of numbers stored in memory. It's equipped with a 50-number phone directory and a 30-number caller ID history to satisfy the memory dialing needs of demanding users.

Instead of accessing stored numbers with speed-dial buttons, Panasonic opted for a jog dial to provide quick and easy access to the KX-TSC55's phone directory, obviating the need to remember whether your mother is number 2 or 14 on your speed dial. You enter numbers by pressing the Directory Program button, then use the keypad to enter the name and phone number (use the jog dial to insert a space). Once the numbers are stored in memory, you simply turn the jog dial to find a number, then press Send/Set to dial the number. You can also edit directory entries via the Function/Edit button. Our only complaint is that you can't delete blocks of directory items; you must remove each entry individually.

The KX-TSC55's caller ID/call waiting feature displays the number of an incoming call even while you're in the middle of another call. You can set two different tones to indicate a call is coming through on the second line. The unit also allows you to set private ring tones for numbers stored in the directory, so even if you don't have caller ID, you'll be able to identify certain callers based on whether you've given them a private ring. Other features include call conferencing, a voice-mail message-waiting indicator, and a headset jack.

Overall, the phone is easy to set up and use, provides very good sound quality, and doesn't suffer from an excess of unneeded features. If you need to store a lot of numbers into speed-dial memory, consider the Panasonic KX-TSC55. --John Frederick Moore

Pros:

Generous 50-number directory
Convenient jog dial to access numbers

Cons:

Must delete directory entries individually

Amazon.com Product Description

The Panasonic KX-TSC55 two-line jog-dial phone is a corded phone equipped with caller ID/call waiting and three-way calling. The speakerphone allows you to answer a call without the handset and lets others in the room join the conversation. The 50-number phone directory with jog dial provides quick and easy access to the stored phone directory.

The Panasonic KX-TSC55 offers caller ID/call waiting (requires caller ID and call waiting services from your phone company), a feature that displays the name and phone number of an incoming call, even when you're on another call. A voice mail message-waiting indicator (FSK and stutter compatible) lights up when new messages are waiting (requires voice message service).

The headset jack supports an optional headset, while a data port provides easy hookup of a computer, modem, fax, or answering machine.

Other features include a multifunction 4-line LCD, handset volume control, hold/flash/redial, separate ringers with three-step volume control, switchable tone/pulse control, and capability of being mounted on a wall.

This phone comes with a 1-year warranty.

Customer Reviews:

Superior sound quality, great for headset, but no mute?!.......2002-01-31

I got this phone for my home office; I bought a quality "Hello Direct" headset (and 6' extension) to go with it. It's really worked out great. I've had many phones, both personal and PBX-quality, but this one is the best. My previous home business phone was a $99 AT&T model... it was nowhere near the quality of this Panasonic model. Both the handset and speakerphone are "hi-fi" compared to other phones.

It really shines with it's headset capability (such a beautiful thing when you work at a keyboard for a living). Also, there's no need for an external amplifier, like some phones. (Although I do work in a quiet home office, so a loud environment would probably require the amp... I often have the volume at max, which works fine for me.)

Using it to store numbers, review caller ID calls, redials, etc. is a little tricky, but no worse than any other business phone.

It handles 2 lines well, with all the business features you'd expect. For example, it has a voice mail light that indicates when your voice mail (purchased from your local phone company) has new messages. You can program that button to automatically dial your voice mail, and even type in your password (adding some "pause" spacers after your voice mail access number). It's really convenient to press one button, then pick up the line (or hit speakerphone) and get your messages.

My biggest complain (and it cost a star!) is that there's no mute button. There is a "hold" button, but this also cuts your audio so you can't listen, so I never use it. The problem has made some conference calls a little awkward, especially when my wife is yelling for me from across the house. :-(
If I ever get the time I may try taking apart the phone to add a toggle switch to cut out the microphone when on speaker... but obviously that's not a fun project, or something Panasonic should expect of a consumer.

In case you didn't realize, this phone has to be plugged into an electrical outlet too (with a usual clumbsy AC adapter). Luckily the phone remembers all settings and phone numbers if you lose power, and it still works as a plain phone while power is out. No batteries.

Nice, but lack of 'Mute' button is serious flaw........2001-12-19

As others have noted this phone has many well thought-out features.

I particularly like the flashing light/button that announces whether our phone-company supplied voice-mail has any new messages and can dial directly in to pick up our messages.

I find the display is hard to read - it really does need a back-light, and I need to have fairly strong office lighting on in order to read it.

However, the most significant day-to-day problem is that (as the technical-details link shows) the speaker-phone does not have a Mute feature.

This makes using the speaker phone problematic.
Most of the speaker-phone scenarios that I run into require an easily accessed mute function.

Finally, there are 8 levels of speaker-phone volume, but the 4 highest levels are too way too loud - the entire plastic housing buzzes and vibrates with the dial-tone.

If only Panasonic had made the lowest volume setting into 'Mute' they wouldn't have needed to add an additional button and they could have done away with the (useless) highest volume setting.

If I was going to do it again, I'd buy a different desk/speaker phone.

Great Home Office Phone.......2001-01-08

Good features , the jog dial and the voice mail alert light are what I like the best. My only gripe is that the screen is not lighted.

Very good phone.......2000-12-29

Very good phone. The intreface is as good as usually every Panasonic product. There are bunch of usefull features, like choosing the open line when one of lines is busy, "voicemail" light blinking for phone company voicemail and big memory.

Fonts are very big and very easy to read.

You should be very happy with this purchase.

Great Phone, But One Flaw.......2000-11-14

The designers added a lot of human-engineered common sense features such as auto-selecting the ringing line when you pick up the handset. Also, when one line is in use elsewhere and you pick up the handset, the phone selects the unused line. The buttons are large and well-labeled. The Voice Mail lamp works well.

Caller ID has a quirk, though. Ocassionally, when the first ring is brief, it does not display the Caller ID. I have to go to another (different brand) phone I have in another room to look at the Caller ID. The Caller ID was in fact received; you can find it in the log. However, you can't get to the log via the Jog Dial while the phone is still ringing.

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