T100 (Blue) & T107 (Pink) Radio Specs: FCC ID: AZ489FT4930 GMRS/FRS Combo (Channel 1-7, 15-22): 0.19W FRS Only (Channel 8-14): 0.2W FCC limits FRS only channels to 0.5W. FCC limits unlicensed users to 2W on GMRS/FRS combination channels. Licensed GMRS users can transmit at 5W for channels 1-7, and 15W (stationary)/50W (mobile) on channels 15-22. FCC requires license for GMRS repeater use. Please see my Motorola TalkAbout T107 (Pink Version) Review as well, as it is slightly different. https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R27QO0DPS23HYK Message for people expecting 16 mile range: Before I review the product, I have a message for the people that is expecting 16 mile range, or the max range on any radio they purchase. Get it into your head, no radio, doesn't matter what brand will never hit its maximum range. The maximum range given by all these companies are either calculated using computer modeling under very specific and ideal conditions, or actually tested in a lab under very specific and ideal conditions. You will never reach the 16 mile range, or however many mile range advertised on any radio you buy. If you are buying expecting the maximum range, these radios are not a product for you! In reality, you should expect 1 mile or less under most conditions, and 2-3 miles if you're high on a mountain (with very little obstacles around). The only time you should expect anything close to the advertised range is if you're on top of a mountain, with no obstacles around, and the person receiving is at the foot of the mountain also with no obstacles around, and you better hope there is no RF interference. Update (10 April 2023) - Real Use (Combination of T100 & T107): Red Lake at Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. 0.45 mile apart, heavy obstruction (trees, forest, snow, and a hill), was able to communicate with a slight hiss in the transmission. 0.43 mile apart (moderate obstruction (snow and trees), was able to communicate with no hiss. Update (17 January 2023) - Real Use (Combination of T100 & T107): My dad and I used these in Yosemite Valley. My mom and I was at Yosemite Valley Chapel, and he was at the bathrooms for Lower Yosemite Fall. The distance was around 0.39 to 0.4 mile, and we had no problem communicating with each other. There were light obstruction caused by trees. Update (13 December) - Test #1 (Combination of T100 & T107): My mom, dad, and I tested both the T100 and T107 (same as T100, but pink) on Big Oak Flat Road in Yosemite National Park. My dad and I happened to be walking it since part of the road was closed due to a rock slide. The radios failed to communicate with my mom in the vehicle from 1 mile away. It also failed to communicate with my mom from 0.5 mile away (no tunnel between us but there was the hill/mountain). The radios only started working again at a distance of 0.4 mile (no tunnel between us but there was a bit of the hill/mountain). Please note that this was not line-of-sight, there was a slight altitude difference on our walk, there was a long tunnel between us (when we tested it at 1 mile), and a big granite mountain in the way. My dad and I walked along Big Oak Flat Road which was curvy and we were behind a mountain (hill) when we attempted to communicate. I didn't expect the radio to work in those conditions, but wanted to check just in case the radios decided to surprise me. The radios still performed with in my expectations for the price. Update (6 December 2022) - Real Use: My mom and I used this radio in the 30 minute break at Red Hills Recreation Area in Tuolomne County, CA. Our family had to take a short break on our drive. I walked around 1/5 of a mile into the trail. I was still able to communicate with my mom despite there being 2 very small hills between us, although there was a slight hiss in the transmission. These radios have so far met my expectations for the price. I didn't buy this for range, but just casual use, and the fact that they are tiny and can easily fit in places my giant Midland radio can't. Update (27 November 2022) - Test #1: My mom and I tested at a park (Trancas Crossing Park in Napa, CA, USA). The maximum distance we tested it at was 0.4 mile. My mom was in our car and I walked around the park. She was able to hear me loud and clear at 0.4 miles. There were some obstacles around the park like trees and some areas are a bit forested. The park is in a relatively flat area. I even tested it in some of the forested areas. The radio performed really well. I'm using it with freshly charged AmazonBasics rechargeable AAA batteries in both radios. Initial Review (23 November 2022) - First Impressions & Tips: This is my first impressions review. I have just received my Motorola T100 radios today and I haven't gotten the chance to do any range testing yet. Since these are $17 radios, I'm not going to dock too many points because of how cheap they are. There are a few problems I noticed right away. 1. The QR code included in the package for the instructions leads to the French instructions. Motorola put the wrong QR code inside the package. You can Google for the instruction manual, just Google "Motorola T100 Manual". 2. Once you install the batteries, it is extremely hard to remove and you'll probably break a fingernail trying to do so. There is a way around it, and I'll tell you more about it later. The instruction manual mentions a ribbon that is supposed to be inside the battery compartment that helps you remove your batteries. That ribbon is nowhere to be found on either one of my radios. 3. The belt clip is extremely cheap. It isn't even spring loaded, but just made of flexible plastic. Note that the belt clip has to be removed to remove the door to the battery compartment. Now onto how to actually remove the batteries from the device. 1. If you haven't inserted batteries yet, don't do it. 2 (Pictured). If you already inserted the batteries and can't get it out, try to pry it out using your fingernail. If you can't, you may have to buy some tools. You can use the iFixit spudger and iFixit opening picks (shown in one of my pictures) to help you pry those batteries out. You can also try guitar picks. After you get those batteries out, don't reinsert them. 3 (Pictured) . Remember that non-existent ribbon mentioned in the instruction manual? While there is no built in ribbon, you can go to the local crafts store (or if during the holiday season, just any store that sells gift wrapping/ribbons) and buy yourself some ribbon. Cut a section long enough to go underneath the batteries and be long enough for you to be able to pull on both ends together when you need to remove the batteries. 4. Do not lose that ribbon, and always remember to lay it in the battery compartment first BEFORE INSERTING the batteries. If you forget this step, you'll have to use the iFixit spudger and iFixit opening picks to pry those batteries out again. If you are removing the batteries for long term storage, keep the ribbon inside the battery compartment. So with my first impressions on the product, do I recommend it? Yes. I bought these for casual use since my Midland radios (GXT1030P & GXT-400) can't accept fat rechargeable AA batteries inside (the tolerances are too tight) and eats single use AA batteries like crazy. These Motorola T100 radios accepts rechargeable AAA batteries. Since my family and I go overlanding a lot, and we hike occasionally, these Motorola radios will be great for casual use. The radios are around $17 each, which is really cheap, so I'm not docking them too much stars. Just know that there will be trade offs on a product this cheap!
