Motorola MS350R 35-Mile Waterproof Talkabout 2 Way Radio, 2 Pack Motorola's Talkabout MS350R 35 Mile Range, Waterproof, Two-Way Radio is by no means a fair weather radio. This high performance, ultra durable waterproof radio is right for the extreme outdoors. It uses both Family Radio Service (FRS) and General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies providing more channel combinations. With a range of up to 35 miles, 22 channels and PTT Power Boost Feature, this radio is built for function, but also boasts a sleek contemporary look that holds its own with any trendsetter.
I bought these after using many other units including Motorola radios .Until now i really couldnt say one was any better then the other till now. Ive hunted the same area for over forty years my favorite hunting spots havent changed nor the terrain. I hunt with my 73yr old dad so good radio contact is a must all the radios we have used did work i guess well for the most part but i never felt the contact was great we could always communicate but i always felt it cou..
Just to give you some background, I have been an Amateur radio enthusiast for about 3 decades now. I collect radios and I am a member of a Disaster volunteer radio group. I have 2 Base Stations and dozens of professional and consumer radios of all brands spanning 3 decades.Before I get to the radio review, I would first like to explain the advertised distances of any 2 way radio. In the packaging, it actually explains the estimated distance..