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The Talkabout T478 is a two-pack of FRS/GMRS handheld radios aimed at families, campers and event crews. It stands out with NOAA weather channels and alerts, a built-in FM radio, and 22 channels with 121 privacy codes. Range claims are optimistic: expect roughly a couple of miles in a neighborhood and farther over open water, which is typical for this class. It is bulkier and heavier than pocket-sized kids' walkie-talkies, but the rechargeable battery dock and weatherproofing make it a better long-term pick than disposable-battery rivals.
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Lowest price we've seen: $122.99 on Nov 10 at Staples. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 10.
Owners generally like the T478 as a family and outdoor pair, praising the weather alerts, rechargeable dock and clear short-range audio. The most common complaint is that advertised range is far beyond what users get in woods or suburbs.
The Motorola Talkabout T478 is a two-way radio that works with all FRS and GMRS radios. It has 22 channels and 121 privacy codes, which give 2,662 combinations. Range is up to 35 miles, up to 6 miles over open water, and up to 2 miles in a neighborhood.
The radio includes NOAA weather channels and alerts, plus FM radio. Its IP54 weatherproof design withstands rain, snow and other weather conditions. The included 800mAh battery gives up to 12 hours of battery life.
