TA-288 - Motorola - Two-way radio (walkie talkie)
26 September 2001, 12:08 AM
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The Motorola one has been discontinued and a much better one launched.
I think its called TA6000 or something. I know a guy who works for 'em! I'll have a dig around and find out more about prices and specs.
Rgds,
B
I think its called TA6000 or something. I know a guy who works for 'em! I'll have a dig around and find out more about prices and specs.
Rgds,
B
26 September 2001, 10:13 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Paul Habgood:
<B>Would you be so kind as to put non Scooby stuff in the Non Scooby forum
Many thanks
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Sorry but the vast majority of threads in this forum (General Questions) have zip all to do with Subaru's.
You have a look its not even 50/50
<B>Would you be so kind as to put non Scooby stuff in the Non Scooby forum
Many thanks
Pauul[/quote]
Sorry but the vast majority of threads in this forum (General Questions) have zip all to do with Subaru's.
You have a look its not even 50/50
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26 September 2001, 01:01 PM
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Plantie, bear in mind that the 288 uses a non-standard connection for headphones/mikes. The TA200 whilst not as good (slightly larger, no re-chargeable batteries) uses standard accessories.
Even if the TA288 is discontinued., the point might still be valid for whatever you end up buying....
Matt
Even if the TA288 is discontinued., the point might still be valid for whatever you end up buying....
Matt
26 September 2001, 01:32 PM
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Ref Paul Habgood`s comments:
I am in complete agreement, but, may I suggest that the subject heading "General Questions" is to say the least ambiguous.
To eliminate this problem (if in fact it is a problem) wouldn`t it make sense to make the heading:
"General Subaru Related Questions"
thus falling in line with the other heading "Non Subaru Related"
SCOOP
I am in complete agreement, but, may I suggest that the subject heading "General Questions" is to say the least ambiguous.
To eliminate this problem (if in fact it is a problem) wouldn`t it make sense to make the heading:
"General Subaru Related Questions"
thus falling in line with the other heading "Non Subaru Related"
SCOOP
26 September 2001, 05:18 PM
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Given that this thread is still in the General Questions forum anyway I'll add to bit about the original question.
You may scoff but I just bought 2 Binatone handsets for £49.99 from Argos for use on a recent trip to France. For general communication when travelling in convoy they were excellent and certainly a lot more convenient than having to use a mobile phone.
I can't really comment on their range over longer distances but they did the job for us. I did look at the Motorola ones but IIRC they were at least £100 each.
Andrew
You may scoff but I just bought 2 Binatone handsets for £49.99 from Argos for use on a recent trip to France. For general communication when travelling in convoy they were excellent and certainly a lot more convenient than having to use a mobile phone.
I can't really comment on their range over longer distances but they did the job for us. I did look at the Motorola ones but IIRC they were at least £100 each.
Andrew
27 September 2001, 10:04 PM
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I think what they use at some of the meets are PMR446 2 way radios, The Link sell them at around £50-60 a pair, It does not matter what make they are as long as they are PMR446 compatable.
27 September 2001, 11:18 PM
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Yes but remember the cheaper models only use the first main 8 channels. The models like the goodmans and the motorola use 8 main channels with I think 30 or 31 sub channels.
Most scooby people use channel 7/25 a cheaper unit would not be able to pick this up.
The goodmans are the cheapest unit that have this feature, they are £79.99 for a twin pack at Argos / Index...
Most scooby people use channel 7/25 a cheaper unit would not be able to pick this up.
The goodmans are the cheapest unit that have this feature, they are £79.99 for a twin pack at Argos / Index...
28 September 2001, 09:45 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by NeVeTaS2001:
[B]Most scooby people use channel 7/25 a cheaper unit would not be able to pick this up.
B]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Looks like I just wasted £70 on a pair of Cobra handsets then
[B]Most scooby people use channel 7/25 a cheaper unit would not be able to pick this up.
B]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Looks like I just wasted £70 on a pair of Cobra handsets then
29 September 2001, 04:21 PM
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Plantie,
Mate if you wanna go for the Goodmans from Argos or whatever, hows about halves, as its a two pack for 80 quid, we both chip in 40 and job done
Cheers,
Neil
Mate if you wanna go for the Goodmans from Argos or whatever, hows about halves, as its a two pack for 80 quid, we both chip in 40 and job done
Cheers,
Neil
30 September 2001, 10:30 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by NeVeTaS2001:
<B>Ouch!
Can't you take them back and get a set of goodmans??[/quote]
Nope, came in one of those shrink packs u need a hacksaw to open So can't just box em up and return!
Moral of the story post a question before u purchase
B
<B>Ouch!
Can't you take them back and get a set of goodmans??[/quote]
Nope, came in one of those shrink packs u need a hacksaw to open
So can't just box em up and return!Moral of the story post a question before u purchase
B
01 October 2001, 12:03 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by boomer:
<B>banshi,
i gotta pair of Cobras, and they are great!!
mb[/quote]
Hiya m8, think it could be a 220 but I'll check tonight. Just seems to have the main channels so wouldn't pick up 7/25.
<B>banshi,
i gotta pair of Cobras, and they are great!!
mb[/quote]
Hiya m8, think it could be a 220 but I'll check tonight. Just seems to have the main channels so wouldn't pick up 7/25.
02 October 2001, 12:12 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by banshi:
<B> Hiya m8, think it could be a 220 but I'll check tonight. Just seems to have the main channels so wouldn't pick up 7/25.
[/quote]
banshi,
mine are microTALK PMR 300s.
See
<B> Hiya m8, think it could be a 220 but I'll check tonight. Just seems to have the main channels so wouldn't pick up 7/25.
[/quote]
banshi,
mine are microTALK PMR 300s.
See
02 October 2001, 12:29 PM
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Just checked, even worse they're 110
Still it maintains continuity keeps the performance on par with my driving.
Same with the Scooby, saw the car seemed the right product, seemed the right price. Now then what was I told about learning from your mistakes?
Thanks for the help
Just checked, even worse they're 110
Still it maintains continuity keeps the performance on par with my driving.
Same with the Scooby, saw the car seemed the right product, seemed the right price. Now then what was I told about learning from your mistakes?
Thanks for the help
02 October 2001, 12:38 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by NeVeTaS2001:
<B>Yes but remember the cheaper models only use the first main 8 channels. The models like the goodmans and the motorola use 8 main channels with I think 30 or 31 sub channels.
Most scooby people use channel 7/25 a cheaper unit would not be able to pick this up.
[/quote]
We tend to use 2/1 up here in the Midlands, which avoids this problem, and others!
Remember not all sub-channels are the same on different makes!
Do a search on 'PMR', there is a lot of info in there.
Chris
<B>Yes but remember the cheaper models only use the first main 8 channels. The models like the goodmans and the motorola use 8 main channels with I think 30 or 31 sub channels.
Most scooby people use channel 7/25 a cheaper unit would not be able to pick this up.
[/quote]
We tend to use 2/1 up here in the Midlands, which avoids this problem, and others!
Remember not all sub-channels are the same on different makes!
Do a search on 'PMR', there is a lot of info in there.
Chris
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