Motorola T6320 AA 2-Way Radio

Product Description

Let the adventure begin. You're prepared, thanks to this two-way radio designed with the serious outdoors enthusiast in mind. Whether you're packing out for a week in the wilderness or blazing a trail up a mountainside, the Talkabout T6320 is loaded with features to help make the most of your journey. The Motorola Talkabout T6320 radios are durable two-way radios that allow you to stay connected to family, friends, and companions. They operate on Family Radio Service (FRS) frequencies and require no service fee or license. But these radios offer more than just a way of keeping in touch. They also help you and your group to stay on schedule because a clock, alarm, and stopwatch are built into each model. And they will even alert you with emergency weather broadcasts. The weather won't ever surprise you again! The T6320 is rugged and sporty. It includes a digital compass, thermometer, barometer, and altimeter, so you won't get lost in the woods or on the mountain. These tools, along with all the other great stuff found on the radio, make the T6320 essential gear when going outdoors. The T6320 radios are also easy to use.

Amazon.com Review

The Motorola TalkAbout T6320 has the features that every personal two-way radio needs: it's compact and sets up common channels quickly with a minimum of fuss (and interference). The radio also builds in a number of nice extras, including voice-activated communication.

The compact unit fits snugly in the hand, with rubberized padding to help. Initial setup is simple: choose a channel (a large frequency division), a code (a smaller tuning setting), and add scrambling for mild security. Then start jabbering to your buddies (they can have TalkAbouts or other FRS radios that use the same band).

Motorola carefully avoids promising specific distances, as obstacles, other users, and terrain can affect reception. In a flat desert, the radios could span two miles; in all other conditions, expect hundreds to thousands of feet, and be pleased when the latter is true.

The TalkAbout can scan for other active frequencies requiring less coordination. Scrambling has to be chosen in advance, but with only three scramble settings, it doesn't take long to "break the code" (as long as you're using another TalkAbout).

The radios offer clear sound and a sensitive microphone, as well as a cleverly designed VOX or voice-operated feature. In VOX mode, pressing the Push to Talk (PTT) button briefly enables voice operation, while holding the button down for a second turns it off temporarily. Older users might find the unit's incessant need to beep for feedback slightly annoying, but a single setting option turns off the confirmation beeps; another lets the unit vibrate instead of (or in addition to) beeping when a fellow radio holder "calls."

The radio keeps time, acts as a stopwatch, and has presets for the major U.S. NOAA weather channel broadcasts. It also has several features designed to assist in hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities: a compass, barometer, and altimeter.

Setting the compass can be slightly tricky, requiring some practice in swinging the unit through a 360-degree arc to get it to register magnetic north. But it's easy to get the hang of it. The altimeter can be set to absolute height above sea level (which helps if you know your current elevation precisely). Or, it can be set to zero, and changes in altitude are counted from that baseline rather than from sea level.

The TalkAbout uses three standard AA batteries, but Motorola also offers an optional rechargeable battery pack. The rechargeable battery offers only a dozen hours of average use, while alkalines can work for over 30 hours. Consider this when planning a hike into the outback far from outlets. --Glenn Fleishman

Pros:

Easy to hold
Frequency setting is simple
Lots of settings to customize use
Outdoor wayfinding features could save the day

Cons:

Scrambling offers little protection from users of the same radio
Beeps, tones, and voice volume are set by the same control, resulting in loud beeps at normal voice levels

Amazon.com Product Description

The Motorola TalkAbout T6320 features an outdoor gear package with built-in altimeter, barometer, and digital compass. This Amazon green Family Radio Service radio has 14 channels with 38 privacy codes and up to a 2-mile range. Eight weather channels provide up-to-the-minute reports and alerts of weather conditions.

Other features include Eavesdrop Reducer with three scramble settings; channel scan with a programmable scan list; and a clock, alarm, and stopwatch with a lap timer. This radio has an accessory-ready single-pin jack and is compatible with CommPort.

The T6320 runs on three AA alkaline batteries (not included). This radio also comes with a belt clip and user manual.

It is covered by a one-year warranty.

Customer Reviews:

Barometer is ok.......2001-08-13

Purchased two t6320's. Both worked well. Used rechargable AA NiMH batteries without any problem...the battery meter will underread with these batteries because NiMH batteries are 1.2 volts and not 1.5 like the standard alkalines.

Tested the barometers at sea level and they were within 0.01" (on the sea in downeast Maine). These do not have an adjustment to bring you back to sea level if you are above the latter. You will have to interpolate for your altitude. In use, however, it is the relevent rise of and fall of the barometer that counts weatherwise, and not the absolute number. The altimeter also works off the barometer and good for 20 foot intervals. You should set it each time you go out...read the instructions....it is all there.

Compasses were very accurate assuming you know the magnetic declination in your area (-18 degrees in my case). These radios were also a good deal quieter than the t250's that my kids use.

Would definitely buy again.

Hands Down, Da best FRS Available!.......2001-06-17

I received mine the other day. I've tried a few FRS, all or most have pretty much the same features. I read a few reviews & researched the T6320 & found that this model has all the bells & whistles, whether you need them or not!

I've had a chance to do a mini field test at Downtown Disney on Friday. It works great, great reception, able to send & receive from other FRS. All the extra features, Digi compass, thermometer, weather channels, etc are great to have available. I don't know if I will have a need to use them all, but the digi compass is one great feature, I think it's pretty accurate. Signal strength seems pretty good, I would like to field test to see if 2 miles is possible w/ the T6320. The volume is good, seems pretty clear & crisp. But the reception does get a bit garbled if the volume is set too high. Haven't tried the VOX feature yet.

Ergonomics, it's a bit bigger & bulkier than the T289 & T6220, but it is easy to hold. But it's thinner than the T250 or

FR 50/60 models. The "push to talk" button in the middle & not a problem, easily reachable. Actually it's a good idea, you will not accidentally press it like other models w/ the "push to talk" on the side of the FRS. The call, mode, & power button on top are also easy to get to. But I did on a couple occasions press the call & mode buttons accidentally. When you have it clipped on the belt clip, this can happen. A mere annoyance, I just have to get used to where the buttons are. But when it is clipped to my backpack, no problems of accidentally pressing these buttons. It also has a "lock" feature, only a few buttons can be pressed, the call & talk buttons.

The menu is easy to understand & work with. But the mode button, if you want to get to a particular item, say the weather channel, you have to scroll through a few screens. I wish it had a way to set what you would use most often, instead of scrolling to get to it.

The looks of the T6320 are rugged. It seems that it can take drops & work like a champ! The rubber coating makes it easy to hold on to, also the finger grooves on the sides give you a good hold. The screen is big to see what's going on, you can see all the icons that you have set for use also. A nice feature on the T6320 is you can have the clock showing the time when it is on standby mode. The battery cover fits snugly, no openings for moisture or dirt to get in. The T6220, the battery cover would push up just a bit. I've secured the battery cover w/ electrical tape. This is more of an insurance that the cover stays in place, also the tape covers the charging points, if you use Motorolas recharable kit. Doing this, those points will not corrod w/ time.

The manual claims that battery life is 30-35 hrs for alkaline batteries. What I don't understand is, if you use NIHM batteries, the battery life is only 12 hrs, why? Motorola's reputation would suggest that this is pretty accurate. I carry a second set of alkalines just in case it runs out of juice.

I suggest buying a Motorola arm/belt ( model 56323) carry case. I made a little hole on top of the carry case, so I can clip (using a mini link) it to my backpack. On the bottom part of the antenna, there is a hole that you can attach a lanyard through. I don't think that this is all that secure, it looks to me that eventually it will tear off, after hanging on the lanyard. The Motorola carry case hold the T6320 secure, it also adds a bit of protection if you happen to drop it. You then have the option to carry the T6320 on your arm, belt, around your neck or backpack. The belt clip that is included works great. It has a secure hold when the T6320 is clipped to it. I can use the belt clip for work use.

The T6320 is pricey, but IMHO worth the money. This FRS is defintely made for outdoor use. I suggest to buy a one T289 or T6220 or T250 or T6300, & one T6320, if you are in the market. This would make a great combo. The other person can communicate w/ you w/ the other FRS & you can carry the T6320 & know exactly your direction, weather, or temperature at all times. Whether this is necessary is up to you, but having these features will come in handy at some time. Now I'm my families mobile communications dude!

T6320.......2001-05-09

I bought two. Both came with a problem where the barometer is offset low by .7"-.8" at all times. My advice, check before you put out your money for the T6320.

A pleasant surprise.......2001-03-07

I purchased a pair of these, from word of mouth reviews. They were our first FRS radios and the Motorola T6320 pleasingly surprised us. I highly recommend this radio for its clarity, durability, outdoor features and it also has a cool design. I've used this radio in Sea World and San Diego Zoo and the noise reduction is great. We frequently hike as a recreation. In the mountains we will use them to communicate with each other on the trails, as we both maintain a different stride and one always gets ahead of the other, the vox will be great. The altimeter and weather features will be the second best feature in the mountains. The only other feature I can think that would be useful is a sound signal that scares off bears and mountain lions:-) I think the belt clip could have been a little more secure, but we shall see, so far so good. We believe the T6320 is a true performer and it will meet most of our needs.

The radio you need is right here!.......2001-03-04

FRS radios are greatly enhanced walkie talkies of ten or fifteen years ago. While walkie talkies were for the most part short range kids toys, most FRS radios have about a two mile range, and actual practical uses. There are presently 3 major distinctions (price ranges) in FRS radios.

1) The bottom of the barrel cost around 20-40 bucks. They have 14 different channels, and as long as there aren't more than 14 groups of people trying to communicate within a given two-mile radius they will serve your communication needs. If you are going camping where there aren't going to be a whole lot of people around, this category will work just fine without getting mixed up in other peoples' conversations.

2) The next step up offers 14 channels and 38 privacy codes, which in layman's term results in the equivalent of 532 different channels. They can be used in a more crowded area without much interference from other people's radios. They are good for keeping in touch on the ski slopes or the beach on a moderately crowded day.

3) The Motorola 6300 series is the top of the line. It's got 14 channels, 38 privacy codes, and three scramble settings. The scramble settings enable as close to a private conversation as can be achieved on a public radio band. Unless two (or more) radios are set to the exact same channel, privacy code, and scramble setting, clear communication is not possible. You and your group armed with Motorola T6300 series radios all set to the exact same channel, privacy, and scramble settings will have virtually uninterrupted communication, in even the most crowded of venues. The 6300 series is backward compatible with older less sophisticated radios. Simply turn off the scramble settings, and you will be able to communicate with older models.

This particular model, the T6320, comes with extra features including a compass, barometer, alarm clock, and other bells and whistles may be more than you need. Such extras may come in handy for the outdoor enthusiast. For those just looking for the best communication device possible, these features may simply add unneeded complexity to the user interface, in which case the basic (Motorola) 6300 model may be more desirable and a little bit cheaper.

I've used this radio during many jam-packed days on the (ski) slopes and it has never let me down. Though it is not waterproof, a little snow here and there has never hindered it's function.

Bottom line:

If you are a gadget freak, and do not need a radio that may get submersed in water, snap this one up without hesitation. Don't need the added features, but still want the best pure radio out there, go for the (Motorola) 6300. If you are just looking for something for the kids to play with around the house, one of the lower priced radios ought to do the trick just fine.

Average customer rating:

Barometer is ok

Hands Down, Da best FRS Available!

T6320

A pleasant surprise

The radio you need is right here!

Motorola T6320 AA 2-Way Radio

Manufacturer: Motorola
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Energizer E91FP-12 - Battery - AA - alkaline x 12

Product Features:

14 channels

2-mile range

Clock/stopwatch/alarm

8 NOAA weather channels

Digital compass w/ barometer/altimeter

ASIN: B00004ZAOU

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Pros:

Easy to hold
Frequency setting is simple
Lots of settings to customize use
Outdoor wayfinding features could save the day

Cons:

Scrambling offers little protection from users of the same radio
Beeps, tones, and voice volume are set by the same control, resulting in loud beeps at normal voice levels

Amazon.com Product Description

The Motorola TalkAbout T6320 features an outdoor gear package with built-in altimeter, barometer, and digital compass. This liquid lime Family Radio Service radio has 14 channels with 38 privacy codes and up to a 2-mile range. Eight weather channels provide up-to-the-minute reports and alerts of weather conditions.

The T6320 runs on three AA alkaline batteries (not included). This radio also comes with a belt clip and user manual.

It is covered by a one-year warranty.

Customer Reviews:

Barometer is ok.......2001-08-13

Compasses were very accurate assuming you know the magnetic declination in your area (-18 degrees in my case). These radios were also a good deal quieter than the t250's that my kids use.

Would definitely buy again.

Hands Down, Da best FRS Available!.......2001-06-17

Ergonomics, it's a bit bigger & bulkier than the T289 & T6220, but it is easy to hold. But it's thinner than the T250 or

T6320.......2001-05-09

I bought two. Both came with a problem where the barometer is offset low by .7"-.8" at all times. My advice, check before you put out your money for the T6320.

A pleasant surprise.......2001-03-07

The radio you need is right here!.......2001-03-04

I've used this radio during many jam-packed days on the (ski) slopes and it has never let me down. Though it is not waterproof, a little snow here and there has never hindered it's function.

Bottom line:

Average customer rating:

Business users BEWARE

Worth it in the end

Large amounts of space, easy enough to use, but SLOWWWWWW

BUFFALO HD-H1.6TGL/R5 Terastation 1.6 Tb Nas

Manufacturer: BUFFALO
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Hard Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics | External Hard Drives | Internal Hard Drives | Micro Drives
Accessories:

Monster Cable HTIB CV-KIT Home-Theater-in-a-Box Component Video/Surround Sound Connection Kit

2.0TB Network Attached Storage

Terastation Pro II Nas 3TB 4X750GB Sata Raid 5 Gbe USB 2.0

D-Link DNS-323 2-Bay Network Storage Enclosure

160GB Lacie Mobile Drive USB2.0

Product Features:

Four operating modes for configuring internal drives allow either data access in a massive volume or in fault tolerant RAID arrays

Journaling File System to prevent loss of data during writing in the event of a power loss

Robust user and group level permissions for securing network data shares

Gigabit Ethernet with Jumbo Frame support ensures speedy delivery of large office files or multiple multimedia streams

UPS compatibility to allow automatic or manual shutdowns safely when power is interrupted

ASIN: B0007Z2ZPQ

Product Description

The availability of all sorts of information from text, to music, to video, and beyond, requires higher and more efficient information storage capacities. When this information is shared among several computers in a LAN network environment, speedy access is even more critical. That's when you think about a storage drive like this. Domain support to allow import of your current Groups and Users (Windows NT4 domains only) Four USB ports offer countless scenarios for attaching USB devices External USB hard drives expand available network storage as needed cost effectively Built-in print server for sharing and managing a USB printer on the network Easy setup wizard allows deployment of a Terabyte of network data in literally minutes without advanced networking skills Powerful backup utility allows easy setup and management of backups to or from the TeraStation when multiple TeraStations are located on the network Management via an intuitive, fully featured web interface from Windows, Apple Macintosh or Linux Mail notification allows reports of basic activity, backup jobs and critical system errors via email to multiple recipients Informative status LEDs on front panel display vital information about each internal drive and network activity Sleek, aesthetic look conforms to any modern office or home décor and saves space without sacrificing performance Removable hard drive rack to allow quick swapping of hard drives should a drive fail Oversized fan allows ultra-silent operation and minimal power consumption

Customer Reviews:

Business users BEWARE.......2007-05-26

My client had been using a TeraStation 1Tb as the main file server. It works as advertised, but after 18 months it died, the unit shut itself down and when we restarted it, it can no longer connect. Since it is out of warranty, Buffalo will do nothing for us, NOT EVEN SELL US A REPLACEMENT CORE. They offer no extended warranty, although the support supervisor was kind enough to call Austin HQ with the problem, they still won't budge. So if you are considering using this as the main file server, or any Buffalo product in a crirtical business application, BE WARNED.

Worth it in the end.......2005-12-12

I also had significant performance issues when I first installed this device. It was to be used to store movies (between 1-2gig each). When hooked to my Ethernet Switch, it would take over an hour per movie...WAY too slow for realistic use.

Well, long story short, I upgraded to a Gigabit switch...WOW. I can copy movies in under 3 minutes, not bad for an alomst 2gig file. As a test, I also hooked it via a crossover cable to my PC....just as fast.

Now that my speed problems are fixed, I couldn't be happier. Really is an awsome box if you can get the speed issues resolved.

Large amounts of space, easy enough to use, but SLOWWWWWW.......2005-11-08

The unit is very attractive. At raid 5, the unit has a capacity of around 1.2 TB. You can setup the system to use dhcpd or static ip once you connect to it using the provided utilities. Once you know the ip address of the system, you can configure the system's ip address, workgroup or domain, name of the system, password, users, groups, etc.

It comes default with two shares. \\terastation\info and \\terastation\share, info contains the pdf manual, the installation files for the utilities and the utilities themselves. The "share" share is available to everyone and requires no passwords, which is very insecure, but allows one to start copying stuff to it right off the bat.

The only way to copy stuff from or to it is from the network. You CANNOT attach it locally to your system via USB. The usb is apparently only for attaching external Hard drives to expand the unit or for printers.

Performance: Well, you'd think since it has gigabit, it would allow you to transfer at fast speeds. That is not the case. Our experience was that it would only copy at about 3-5 MB/s over gigabit, even after we attached the unit directly to the back of the computer with a cross over cable. Imagine if you're trying to move your current data from your current storage to this unit, it would take days to transfer 1 TB. Imagine if you wanted to back it up with your tape backup solution, it would take equally long. According to reviews ([...]), it reads faster than it writes, but not by much. I haven't tried copying off this system yet. We're actually going to move to 400GB ide drives in USB 2/firewire enclosures so we can get our data off our current storage and the stuff we've already copied to the NAS. It will then promptly get returned.

Conclusion: If you want large amounts of storage in a NAS box for extremely inexpensive $/GB, this is your solution. If you want speed, then this is certainly not for you.

I'd recommend the Maxtor OneTouch II 300GB or the new 500 gb solution coming out to do local backups. It connects locally to your computer via USB 2 and comes with retrospect backup software. The unit will allow you to keep your data safely backed up. That solution isn't RAID, but it's good to keep your data in two places, and the Maxtor's allow you to get an easy to use solution in place. You can also use it as a drive, like any attachable usb drive. (300 gb has a formatted capacity of 279 GB). Perfect if you own your own small business, work from home, and have no backup solution what-so-ever! At $300, what's your precious data worth? $300 at Fry's Electronics, Shop around! Maxtor has other neat products, check our their website.

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