$34.95

Features

• 2.48"W x 8.48"H x 1.9"D - size of two-way radio
• 0.35 - weight of two-way radio without batteries
• 7 GMRS/FRS 2 Watt Channels
• 7 FRS 1/2 Watt Channels
• 8 GMRS 2 Watt Channels
• 99 Interference Eliminator Codes
• 10 Audible Call Alerts
• QT Noise Filter
• Vibra Call Alert
• Handsfree Use (iVOX/VOX)
• 8 Weather Channels
• Enhaced Scanning
• Keypad Lock
• Low Battery Alert
• Illuminated Display
• Time Out Timer
• Transmit LED
• Manual Advance Scan
• Talk Confirmation Tone (like saying "over" or "roger")
• Audio Accessory Connector (Single Pin)
• Takes 4 AA Batteries per Radio (Not Included).

Description

Motorola Talkabouts, the most rugged, shockproof Motorola design, up to 8-mile range, crystal clear Motorola communication and NOAA Weather Alerts make the Motorola T7400 an ideal choice for outdoor sporting. With (GMRS) technology with Motorola engineering, this radio is the perfect companion on any adventure. Rugged Outdoor Styling The Motorola TalkAbout T7400 features a rugged outdoor case and is designed to be one of the most advanced of the Motorola line of Motorola two-way radios. The rugged grips and holster-style carry case protect the Motorola radio during any outing. NOAA Weather on Demand Weather conditions, tides and forecasts when you need them most, outdoors. A press of the button gives the information every outdoor enthusiast should know. Full-Featured Privacy

The Motorola TalkAbout T7400 has full 22-frequency capacity, and unlike the competitors, it has 99 Motorola exclusive privacy codes, so there are more channel combinations than ever. Our “Priority Scan” quickly helps you find the most private channel to give you a clear, interruption-free conversation. And when you enable the Motorola TalkAbout’s exclusive QT noise filter, radios from other manufacturers can’t access your channel. This model features an Motorola accessory connector for headset operation, as well as a no-accessory hands-free capability.

Companding - The Motorola TalkAbout T7400 has a special feature–“companding”– a sophisticated digital technology that helps eliminate the static hiss between words. This Motorola technology not only extends the effective range of the radio but also delivers clearer transmission quality. Power to Spare with these radios. They are sold in pairs.

Motorola TALKABOUT® T7400 AA model Two-way Radio

The Motorola Talkabout T7400 has a big range (up to 8 miles - range will vary based on terrain and conditions), making this Motorola two-way radio perfect for hikers, fishermen, and people playing outdoor sports. This Motorola device has Multiple Call Tones, Low Battery Alert and Accessory functionality.

NOTE: FRS/GMRS use approved in the US only. FCC License required for GMRS use.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews


97 of 101 people found the following review helpful:
Great Little Radio, February 23, 2005
By G. L. Brock (Ohio) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)
I purchased these radios (and got them in 48 hours), got my FCC license and took them on a trip to Minneapolis. We were driving 2 cars and the communication between the cars was great. At times we were 5 miles apart, and we could hear just like you were next door. I envision that these radios will be very usefull when we go mushrooming, deer hunting, and fishing.

In addition, these radios can use 4AA alkaline batteries, so if the rechrgeable battery runs out, just carry 4 AA cells with you. The batteries actually last longer than the rechargeable battery.

Yes, you will need a FCC liscense for the GMRS portion of these radios. You can go to FCC.GOV and apply online, and within 10-13 days you will get your license (80.00 for 5 years).

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31 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
not worth the price, August 2, 2005
By Student Power - See all my reviews
pros: can communicate at least 2 miles in city;
speaker is bigger, so volume is higher.
cons: too big (heavy);
the belt clip is easy to break;
didn't communicate well with other brand products;
battery didn't last long even it's so heavy;
one adapter was defective when I received it. But amazon replaced one for me pretty quickly.

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
NOT SO GREAT AS THEY SAY.JUST OK, June 15, 2006
By TOYTREKER "wallytrek" (DOWNERS GROVE, IL USA) - See all my reviews
These radios look nice but there are some problems here. First the batteries do not last long unless you do not talk. Second the biggest problem for me was uncompatibility with other radios and brands. The receive quality is very poor and hard to understand at times. I also hace a T7200 and the difference is like night and day. The 7200 is the best. The 7400 i believe is an has flaws and that is why you see them priced so low. I paid $24.00 on ebay and also have seen the set at home depot clearance for $44.00 today. What good is any radio if you cant understand what someone is saying? Good try motorola but this is a poor product.NOT RECOMMENDED TO PURCHASE.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews


97 of 101 people found the following review helpful:
Great Little Radio, February 23, 2005
By G. L. Brock (Ohio) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)
I purchased these radios (and got them in 48 hours), got my FCC license and took them on a trip to Minneapolis. We were driving 2 cars and the communication between the cars was great. At times we were 5 miles apart, and we could hear just like you were next door. I envision that these radios will be very usefull when we go mushrooming, deer hunting, and fishing.



In addition, these radios can use 4AA alkaline batteries, so if the rechrgeable battery runs out, just carry 4 AA cells with you. The batteries actually last longer than the rechargeable battery.



Yes, you will need a FCC liscense for the GMRS portion of these radios. You can go to FCC.GOV and apply online, and within 10-13 days you will get your license (80.00 for 5 years).
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31 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
not worth the price, August 2, 2005
By Student Power - See all my reviews
pros: can communicate at least 2 miles in city;

speaker is bigger, so volume is higher.

cons: too big (heavy);

the belt clip is easy to break;

didn't communicate well with other brand products;

battery didn't last long even it's so heavy;

one adapter was defective when I received it. But amazon replaced one for me pretty quickly.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
NOT SO GREAT AS THEY SAY.JUST OK, June 15, 2006
By TOYTREKER "wallytrek" (DOWNERS GROVE, IL USA) - See all my reviews
These radios look nice but there are some problems here. First the batteries do not last long unless you do not talk. Second the biggest problem for me was uncompatibility with other radios and brands. The receive quality is very poor and hard to understand at times. I also hace a T7200 and the difference is like night and day. The 7200 is the best. The 7400 i believe is an has flaws and that is why you see them priced so low. I paid $24.00 on ebay and also have seen the set at home depot clearance for $44.00 today. What good is any radio if you cant understand what someone is saying? Good try motorola but this is a poor product.NOT RECOMMENDED TO PURCHASE.
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http://reviews.pricegrabber.com/two-way-radio-frs/m/2733413/

I've not used a better GMRS/FRS Radio
Strengths: Transmission Distance, Transmission Clarity, Full-Featured, Weather Band
Weaknesses: Size might be to some. Remember, the size of these units contributes to their clarity and power downrange. You don't quip about concealability when you buy an Elephant gun...right tool for the job.
Summary: First let me say I have extensive experience with handheld FRS/GMRS radios. I've owned them for years, and have the opportunity to test frequently as I live in a warm weather state and camp/fish/kayak/hike often.
Right off the bat, I will say most of my familiarity has been with smaller AAA sized units, and these Motorola T7400 units are far and away the BEST I HAVE EVER TOUCHED. The clarity of transmission REALLY impressed me - very clear when compared side to side with other units.


As an editorial comment I'd just like to say how really fraudulent it is that the government allows these radio manufacturers to make outlandish claims as to the range of their units. It seems like each company and each new model tries to one-up the previous. 8 miles, 12 miles, 18 miles!! Pure unadulterated b.s., and the problem with that is that people set their expectations unreasonably high, and are invariably disappointed with their purchases. What marketing GENIUS (sarcasm) decided to be the first to make an unsubstatiated claim of range? Hang him by his toes! Imagine if we allowed car manufacturers to advertise their vehicles as having a 0-60 speed of 2.9 seconds and then found out the 3,000 pound car has a 2 cylinder engine? Sure, 0-60 in 3.9 seconds when dropped from a helicopter!! ** end rant


Now on to my opinion of these units. Really really stellar. Again, with the above in mind, remember not to set your expectations too high. These units are big, measuring 9" from bottom of the unit to the tip of the antenna. BUT THAT IS A GOOD THING. It allows three things that IMHO really help these to have better transmission and reception downrange. 1. AA batteries put out more power than AAA batteries, and will allow more usage per charge, 2. The larger antenna allows a better 'throw' of the 2w of generated transmission power. 3. A larger speaker than smaller AAA models, allowing for plenty of volume upside.


You'll notice I said AA batteries, and didn't mention the NIMH charging pack...I believe that will put out good power and will ease charging of these units, but personally, I prefer a good set of NIMH rechargeable AA batteries with a fresh top-off for best results.


Now to range - this was a very informal test, but it was as controlled as I could make it. The first night I received these units, I tested them vs. a pair of Midland AAA radios with an advertised range of 16 miles. Freshly charged Rayovac Hybrid NIMH rechargeables went into each, and I set both sets of units to GMRS channel 21. My 'test' here was done in my neigborhood, a densely populated area in Phoenix where 80+% of the households have WiFi internet systems, Cordless Home phones, etc. Not that they should interfere with this frequency, but it is a lot of a electronic 'noise' to burn through. Long story short, the Midlands were static-filled by the end of my street - about 200yds away, but the Motorolas stayed crystal clear. I was really impressed with the CLARITY of these units, and continued further and further away.


I ended the test @1.5 miles due to my tester getting cold from the high winds we were having. At 1.5 miles in a dense neighborhood, with high winds, and me inside a vehicle, these things were only beginning to get any static whatsoever, but transmissions were more than readable. When I stepped out of the Xterra, the signal regained clarity, and there was only the slightest hint of static induced by the range. What this means to me, is in a true outdoor application, I am sure to get all the range I need. 12 miles? Hmmm, probably not, but unless I'm in a crag in some canyon, I'm sure these will throw good signal a few miles, and in an open water situation or two vehicles road-tripping, I'll bet the range will be that much further.


As far as features, this has all I can foresee needing. Voice activated transmission and Weather Band are great reasons to keep these around when out in the bush or on the water. The belt clip, meh...I haven't put it to any stress, but I could see how it might be susceptible to breakage due to its high profile. If mine break, I'll call Motorola and have them send me the new lower profile ones others have mentioned.


Well I hope this helps some. Remember there generally is a trade off on unit size vs. range, so if you want a radio that's the size of your thumbnail, don't expect it to throw signal 32 miles downrange. These units are sizeable, but still not unweildy at all, still pocketable and the larger batteries will allow you to have better reception and longer usage per charge.


Don't shy away from buying these units - with reasonable expectations of range, you will be very pleased.

Date Reviewed: Aug 3, 2006
JamesHepp from OH
Member Since:
Apr 2006
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Product Experience:
3 Weeks Motorola talkabout T7400R two way rechargable radios
Strengths: ease of haNDELING, FITS GOOD IN YOUR HAND. The weather part of the radio is good
Weaknesses: reception in very hilley teraine
Summary: This radio is excellent compaired to the smaller Motorola radio that I had been using. The main thing that I enjoy is where the hand held connection ( on top of the radio )
does not allow the hand held connection to be knocked out when being used on a belt clip. The other one that I have is on the side and it is always being loosened. in a 1 to 10 rating I would rate this one at a 9

Date Reviewed: Jan 28, 2007
mpolisky from IL
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Aug 2004
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Product Experience:
2 Months Motorola Talkabout T7400R Two-Way Rechargeable Radios
Strengths: Quality product and durable.
Weaknesses: Not actually produced by Motorla, only branded by them. This product is produced by Giant International Ltd. which was a disappointment to me, though this does not impact the product itself.
Summary: (Edited March 06th by mpolisky) The lapel speaker microphone that was used from the Talkabout Sport 10X and talkabout DPS does not fit for these newer walkie-talkies. Access to NOAA weather channel is highly valuable for updating plans for climbing in cold climates. The smaller form from previous models is beneficial. There are many more buttons than in previous models and this is not the most user friendly product. It can be confusing to figure out all the options when you are out in the snow without the manual.

Overall, this product is a big improvement over previous models and the cost has dropped almost five times over the past 6 or so years. Good choice, good distance and good features.


Date Reviewed: Sep 3, 2006
bob0156 from MD
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Oct 2003
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Product Experience:
20 Days T7400 - New Model W/O Rechargable Batteries
Strengths: Nice looks and feel. Great value.
Weaknesses: Poor Range
Summary: I have the newer version of these Motorola radios without the rechargable batteries. They do look nicer than the images shown here. Each of these radios uses 4 AA alkaline batteries and have a "book" life of 22 hours of 2-way use. Of course, the real life is less - more like 15 hours.

Overall, these radio work great as they have the capability to use both the FRS (Family Radio Service) and GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service). But remember, you'll need to get an FCC license to use the longer-range GMRS. And speaking of range, don't let the 7-8 mile claims fool you. Those distances are only using GMRS under some sort of make-believe environment. Real life range for FRS is a mile or two tops. Nevertheless, if you can get these radios for under $30, I would rate them a good buy.

Some pricing:

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