Motorola Talkabout Two-Way Radios Review & Giveaway

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motorola1Heading to a theme park, campground or ski slopes anytime soon? (Okay, maybe not ski slopes in the U.S.) If so, consider a pair of two-way radios to keep in constant contact with your traveling companions. Two-way radios are especially key in remote spots — like on camping trips — where cell phones may not work. But they are frankly fun to play with just about anywhere.

My family tested the Motorola Talkabout Two-Way Radios on a recent camping trip, dude ranch vacation and hotel stay. We gave the kids a radio so they’d be reachable as they walked the campground loop, and we let them take one while they tried to find our hotel room on their own (didn’t quite happen; they read the signs wrong — but they didn’t panic since they heard us on the other end of the radio). The kids actually got the most use out of them when we took two cars to the dude ranch (Dad had to leave early) and they chatted with each other between cars. Of course the most appealing feature of the radios for the kids: the built-in flashlight.

Other perks for this particular pair: you can receive weather alerts from the NOAA Weather Radio; the radios can work up to 9 miles away in “medium-interference” situations (like on a flat lake); there’s a “hands-free” option; and there’s an emergency alert button you can hit to send out a distress call (perhaps best not to teach young children this signal, lest they “cry wolf” and get in big trouble).

One feature that drove me nuts until I figured out how to turn it off: the “I’m done talking” beep that occurs when you’re finished transmitting. This so-called “Roger beep” is optional, though, so that made me happy.

motorola2Overall, this radio that retails for $80 (a pair) has more bells and whistles than the average family might need. But if you’ve got a geeky mate who might dig all the extras, it’s a fabulous gift.

That said, you can also comment below to win a pair of Motorola Talkabout Two-Way Radios. Yes, Motorola has generously offered to mail a U.S. winner a set. All you have to do is leave a comment below and tell me on what summer trip or excursion you might use them. Enter until midnight (EST) Tuesday, June 23; I’ll draw a winner randomly and announce a name on Wednesday, June 24. Again, only U.S. entrants and no immediate family of the Traveling Mamas!

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June 16, 2009 | Filed Under The Cookie Jar, Travel News 

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274 Responses to “Motorola Talkabout Two-Way Radios Review & Giveaway”

  1. Lisa B. says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    These would be great on our 12 hour drive to our favorite camping spot in Florida! This year our son and his wife will be bringing their camper too so we could talk while traveling to coordinate fuel and potty stops…not to mention all the communication we could use it for in the two weeks we’ll be at the campground.

  2. Suzanne says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    Walkie talkies are a great way to give older kids a little more leash but still keep in touch. They’re great on a cruise, at the beach, or a theme park. We have a set already, but these are more deluxe.

  3. Brian says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    Cool competition. Hope you will ship to Puerto Rico if I’m lucky enough :o ). Would be excellent for trekking through El Yunque rainforest.

  4. Jennifer Bondurant says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    Would be great for trip to Canada – 20 hour drive for fishing trip! Kids would love the flashlight.

  5. MRS.MOMMYY says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    agree perfect for camping and just for hiking and playing at the park

  6. Heather S says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    I would use them on our trip to our family cabin in the San Juan Islands! Yay!

  7. Angela says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    We plan on going on a trip this Fall and this would come in handy- maybe I won’t get lost this time!

  8. shel says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    Our family just took a trip from Cleveland to Chicago for my son’s college graduation. It was a caravan of thee cars and my mom and dad were in one car following my sister and I in our cars. My mom doesn’t own a cell phone and I thought it would have been a great idea to have these for the 6 hour drive down so we’d know when they needed a rest stop or gas up along the way.

    We’re planning another trip in July to take my son to his new job in New Orleans. These would be perfect; I’m driving the moving van and my son is driving his car. We’d always be in touch with these and they’re far quicker and easier than trying to communicate via cell phone.

  9. Bobbie-Jo Bogan says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    These would be great for my husbands water-ski tournaments this summer! I am always wandering around with the kids trying to figure out where he is!

  10. Nicole L says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    I think these would be perfect for a stay-cation here in Washington DC. We’re planning to brave the millions of people on the National Mall for the July 4th fireworks and with the huge crowds, police, fireworks, and summer thunderstorms, these would really be convenient and make me feel safer!

  11. Karon Warren says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    I would love to try these out when we float down the river with my husband’s family at their upcoming family reunion!

  12. Rita M says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    These things would be awesome for any vacation — the resort hotels are so big & there’s always someone wanting to head to the beach, another poolside, yet another to shop and some just prefer stay in the room, so what a great to stay in touch to regroup for dinner!

  13. Mickeyfan says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    This might not fit your idea of a summer excursion, but: they would be great for 2 farmers irrigating or harvesting, or in case of a breakdown. You can let each other know what you’re doing and where, and the 9 mile range would be excellent out here on the prairie!

  14. Leslie says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    I plan on taking my son camping for the first time this summer. These will keep him within reach :)

  15. jill says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    i would use them on my trip to visit colleges for my sister, so we can more efficiently tour the schools.

  16. Brandon Ralston says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    I might just use them on a summer hiking trip!

  17. Joseph says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    We would plan on using the Motorola Talkabout Two-Way Radios on our annual Labor Day weekend beach trip with the kids before school starts the following Tuesday.

  18. Kristie G says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    We always take a set of these along on a cruise ship. They usually work on the main deck, sometimes a little hard to hear if your room is way at the bottom. But they also work great in the ports of call.

  19. Sara says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    I was just telling my husband how I thought these would be handy for our summer vacation to the beach. I wouldn’t normally chat it up at the beach or pool but when you have someone back at the house/room and you need to ask them to bring the baby a fresh bottle and you don’t want to walk the 10 minutes to get one item every half hour this would be great!!!

  20. Amy @ The Q Family says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    We plan a hiking trip so this will be fun to have during our hike. What a great giveaway!

  21. desiree kelley says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    my son would love these

  22. Dan Wulfman says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    My wife and I and our 2 sons (7 and 10) will be cruising around the world aboard Semester at Sea’s floating college campus this fall. We will visit 11 countries during the 110-day voyage, which should offer endless opportunities for getting separated from our curious little rascals. Train stations, public markets, bus terminals, crowded city streets — I get chills just thinking about losing a kid in any of these places. The radios just might prevent a heart attack or two. And knowing that they are hanging out with some (much) older co-eds by the ship’s pool and have *not* fallen overboard would be comforting, too! (Awesome family travel blog, btw!)

  23. Heather Greer says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    My family could use these on any summer trip. We could let the kids play with them in the yard. We could take them out camping. We could use it while out on the river. It is versatile. Thanks for the chance.

  24. Theresa says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    These would come in so handy at Disneyland! No more getting separated at the park. :)

  25. jeff clough says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    we’ll definitely use them at lake winnipesaukee

  26. Shilo Beedy says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    Were hoping to go back to Disney World again so this would be great.

  27. Sharlene says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    This would be great for one of the many National Parks we will be hitting up this summer!

  28. Margaret Smith says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    These sound wonderful. I can think of many times that we could use these. Mostly, I’d love to bring these with us when we go camping. We camp often with family and friends, and my sons and husband tend to go off and these would really come in handy.
    Thanks so much for offering this wonderful prize!

  29. al henneberry says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    With 6 children going on outings would be safer with these radios

  30. chris says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    yeah!!

  31. cklochak says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    would love to use them on a boating or lake trip

  32. Jaque says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    We are planning a family trip up north in July….these would be great to keep us connected as we fan out to do our on things.

    Thank you.:-)

  33. christopher h says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    these would be great for our camping trip to lake tahoe

  34. Jennifer says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    I’m going on a european cruise with my cousin, and since you don’t get reception on the cruise ship these would come in pretty handy!

  35. Adrienne Gordon says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    we will be hiking in the mountains, so these will be nice to have.

  36. Meredith says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    Every year, we got to the Saco River in Maine… we all rent canoes and partner up and just float down. It would be great to keep in contact to be sure not to lose anyone!
    Thanks!

  37. shannon Baas says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    For all the traveling we are doing this summer.

  38. vanessa says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    we would use them when were at the beach, it’s hard to find each other when we go separate ways without cell phones

  39. Angie says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    I will use it when my nephew and I go to Gaylord Opryland in Nashville. It’s a huge hotel, so it would really come in handy.

  40. Jane says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    Walkie Talkies are great when you have two cars traveling for a long distance together.

  41. elizabeth p says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    We are hoping to take the kids gem mining and my son is at that age where he wants to have some time away from his sisters.

  42. Marina Oliva says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    We have two big journeys ahead, a trip to Rapids Water Park and a trip to Disney World. These walkie talkies will be a blessing!!!

  43. john ferris says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    I plan to go to Sea World and I will take them with me.

  44. Donna L says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    We would use it in the mountains of North Carolina.

  45. Stephanie says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    What a great giveaway, and the radios have amazing features!

    My husband and I would use them on vacation this summer- we’ll be doing a fair bit of hiking with family in the Poconos, and with some young children in the group we usually end up splitting into two groups (fast and slow hikers :) ) so this would help us keep tabs on each other!

  46. Dianna says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    My daughter and I are planning a trip to Kentucky/Tenessee next year to visit my son who is in the army and will be back from Afghanistan next year, he will be returning to Fort Campbell and we are going to see him.. They have alot of caves to go through and the walkie talkies would be fun to take in there…

  47. Sharon Seneker says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    We would like to use them on our family picnics at Paint Creek in the Cherokee National Forest! Thanks! senekers@comcast.net

  48. Douglas says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    being in the campground these would be great.
    thank you for the giveaway

  49. allan says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    my grandson wants some to play with me and hell i am to old but i will give it a try

  50. Ken Robinson says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    We would like to use these for mountain biking to keep in touch. Please accept my entry. Thank you.

  51. Kristi T says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    These would be great for our family on vacation to the beach this year! With everybody coming and going what a great way to keep in touch!

  52. SheilaBee says:
    June 16, 2009 at

    If I won these I would give them to my parents(who are in their mid 70s)so Mom could make sure daddy is ok when he is working in the garden without having to walk up there to check on him.

  53. Megan B. says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    We are driving down the coast this summer in separate cars – this would be good to use! Thanks for the giveaway!

  54. Jill says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    A built in flashlight? That’s smart!

  55. Pamela Callahan says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    We would use them camping. The kids like to ride their bikes and this would be a great way to stay in contact with them!

  56. Carol Lawrence says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    We’ll be travelling in two cars and the kids could talk back and forth for fun,no cell phones for them.

  57. Rosie says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    great for camping

  58. Tracey Byram says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    These would be just the thing for hiking while on camping trips.

  59. alicia wallace says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    These would be perfect for when we go camping this summer.

  60. James Jenkins says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    wow, great contest

  61. Lionel says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    This would be great for our beach trip this summer.

  62. Melanie says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    I actually have one of these! We lost one while on vacation so adding two would be great.

  63. david basile says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    great for our camping trips

  64. Djsp says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    sign meup

  65. Kelly says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    THIS COULD COME IN HANDY!

  66. Nancy R says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    Family cruise to the Bahamas this summer!

  67. Cynthia Conley says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    These would be handy at the theme parks.

  68. Heather S says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    This would be helpful on our vacation to the beach

  69. WorkingTravelingMom says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    Would be awesome to have on our first true family vacation to Colorado where we plan to ride four wheelers, go horse back riding, fishing, and possibly rafting. So excited about this trip.

  70. Leanne J says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    Oh could I use these! I’m going on a 5-night camping trip in August and these would be perfect for our group. Even if I don’t win them, I’ll be looking into getting a pair. Thanks for the useful info.

  71. James Jenkins says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    wow, I love them

  72. marge mckoen says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    I need these so bad I take care of mom with alzheimers with these radios I could call out to hubby for HELP

  73. Anson Young says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    Good for situations where you can get separated and lost in a crowd.

  74. Rachel Villarreal says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    We are 2 families that caravan from Texas to New Mexico, Moab, Utah and Breckenridge Colorado. We will be doing rock repelling and a couple of 14′ners! This would be great for our trip!!

  75. kim h says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    we are heading to Disneyland at the end of summer and it would be great to have them there. We always end up getting separated and having to try to find each other. These would be awesome.

  76. Jennifer says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    I wuld use these when we go to the beach, I always like to walk and my husband likes to lay in the sand so we could talk to each other!

  77. Sarah says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    We’re planning a family trip to Blue Hole, NM this summer, and this would be perfect to take along! My husband wants to scuba dive, and we would explore the areas around the Blue Hole….the 2 way radios would rock to have with us!

  78. Sharon Franks-Rivard says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    We would use them when we go camping. Happy Dad’s Day Gentlemen….

  79. Andrew says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    I’m hoping to hike a portion of the Appalachian trail with my sweetie this summer, and those would certainly come in handy.

  80. Linda says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    We would use these on our camping trips.

  81. kathleen briglio says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    these would be great at the shore. we’re a block & 1/2 from the beach, boards.also,we could use these at the pool or waterpark. I could be within shouting distance anywhere on the island of wildwood,nj. It would be like having those
    eyes in the back of the head, just like moms use to have. a click away!!!!

  82. Angie (Losing It and Loving It) says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    Oh that’s easy, these would be perfect when we go to my mom and dad’s house in Indiana. They have a huge property and I could keep updated on what Kev’s doing down in the bushes LOL How fun would these be?

  83. michael says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    I would more so like to use the talkabouts for when i go skiing.

  84. JackD says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    This would be great for our beach trip to Union Pier, Michigan this summer.

  85. charline says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    We love to go camping and fishing and no one wants to fish in the same area as the others, so this would be great when one is on the other side of the lake. lol

  86. Denyse says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    They’d be great on the beach for when I take my walks.

  87. Latoya Heard says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    These would be great for when we FINALLY take a family vacation. We really need to take one soon!

  88. bonnie says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    We are going camping in colorado and these talkabouts would be just perfect

  89. Monique Rizzo says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    This would be invaluable for our Trip to Disneyland. Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill@comcast.net

  90. Sandy says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    Thank you so much for the opportunity to win these Talkabout radios. These would be so helpful in keeping up with the grandkids when we travel with them.

  91. al henneberry says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    useful and also fun

  92. Daron says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    We’re heading to Williamsburg, VA in two cars. This would be great while staying at a large resort and heading to the beach, waterparks and other site seeing spots.

  93. Stephanie V says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    could have used these in Vegas last weekend where our cell phone didn’t work but perfect for our hikes and camping trips too!
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

  94. Denise B. says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    I would use this for my teen boys when we go to the mall and they go off by themselves.

  95. sarah d. says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    Perfect for my son!

  96. Penny F. says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    We always go on a fall foilage camping trip and these would be a blessing to be able to keep up with everyone!
    With the grandkids getting old enough now to scatter more than we want this is a great idea.
    Thanks so much for offering this Motorola :)

  97. courtney s says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    Going to san diego.. this would be great!!!!!!:)

  98. Jennifer McKay says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    We would definitely use them at Walt Disney World. We are always going off doing our own thing. This would help “reunite” the family.

  99. Angela J says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    Any camping trip where your group heads out in different directions (like one in camp and the other fishing on the lake)

  100. Reginald says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    Would come in handy when my kids get loose at the mall !

  101. Mark Price says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    I’m a little boy at heart but I like big boy toys.

  102. joan says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    always wanted these when we travel, so we can find one another

  103. NORMA NIEVES says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    WHAT A GREAT GIFT FOR MY HUBBIE

  104. Miranda Allen says:
    June 17, 2009 at

    This is great for trips and hiking

  105. Yvonne Huff says:
    June 18, 2009 at

    We travel to the mountains, Cell phone never work there so these would really be fantastic to have.

  106. al henneberry says:
    June 18, 2009 at

    we don’t want to lose each other on trips

  107. Penny F. says:
    June 18, 2009 at

    On our property it’s not possible to hear each other when we are outside…this would be great to carry around so we could reach each other if needed.
    Thanks again for the offer :)

  108. Rosey says:
    June 18, 2009 at

    We’d use them at the amusement park this summer, and at Disney in September. Thank you.

  109. Cynthia Conley says:
    June 18, 2009 at

    These would definitely be great at Disney World. Thanks!

  110. FaithfulPraise says:
    June 18, 2009 at

    Oh Boy! We will use these on our trip to Breckenridge this year! We bike those awesome and long bike trails and these will come in so handy! Thanks for the entry…

  111. Alicia Bridenbaugh says:
    June 18, 2009 at

    We would use them at Hershey Park this summer.

  112. Serena Hale says:
    June 18, 2009 at

    My husband and his youngest son’s hunting trip.

  113. Mary B. Russell says:
    June 18, 2009 at

    We will be taking a camping trip and the Talkabouts would be ideal for communication. We are also going to Six Flags. That is another great place to use them to keep up with the group.

  114. Jane says:
    June 18, 2009 at

    I would love these when we go bike riding and don’t stay together. We could at least communicate.

  115. Denyse says:
    June 18, 2009 at

    This would be great for hiking.

  116. joan says:
    June 18, 2009 at

    love to have this when we go to a amusement park to keep track of where everyone is.

  117. Holly says:
    June 18, 2009 at

    We will use them on our trip to Lake Powell next month. Will be nice to be in touch with hubby while he is out on the boat!

  118. Richard W James says:
    June 18, 2009 at

    Putting together equipment for camping including outdoor showers and extended traveling equipment these would fit in nicely and save me an expensive purchase thanks for running the contest

  119. Hillary F says:
    June 18, 2009 at

    I would use this at amusement parks, that way I could keep better track of my older son. Thanks for the contest!

  120. Julie Miller says:
    June 18, 2009 at

    We would use this for our camping trip in August! It will be a good way to find each other during bathroom breaks.

  121. valerie carr says:
    June 19, 2009 at

    Disneyland and Costco!

  122. Erica C. says:
    June 19, 2009 at

    this would be great when we go fishing so the boys can walk around a little more

  123. Rosie says:
    June 19, 2009 at

    great in keeping in touch with my granddaughter when shes out doors

  124. Michelle Draveski says:
    June 19, 2009 at

    I would keep track of my son or husband, both tend to get lost

  125. Carol Lawrence says:
    June 19, 2009 at

    Daily entry-06/19/09

  126. Tom Bellamy says:
    June 19, 2009 at

    On a fishing trip.

  127. Penny F. says:
    June 19, 2009 at

    We are planning a trip to Florida this winter and these would be great if we lose sight of each other on the beach.
    Thanks for offering them. Sanibel, here we come :)

  128. Jaque says:
    June 19, 2009 at

    We are doing a Father’s Day outing on Sunday, we could have fun with these Motorola Talkabouts, and keep safely in touch.

    Thank you. :-)

  129. Marjorie says:
    June 19, 2009 at

    I’d like to use these while working in fields, picking strawberries and such.

  130. Jane says:
    June 19, 2009 at

    We live in Fl and these would be great for the Disney Parks.

  131. Jennifer M says:
    June 19, 2009 at

    We would use these at Sesame Place, they are great for theme parks!

  132. al henneberry says:
    June 19, 2009 at

    takes away anxiety about being separated on outings

  133. paul haddock says:
    June 19, 2009 at

    Great for walks in the woods

  134. Carla says:
    June 19, 2009 at

    These would be great when we go to old cemetaries to take pictures and mark info. down. When we’re in different sections, we can’t talk to each other.

  135. Teresa L says:
    June 19, 2009 at

    I could so use these and every single day! Communicating back and forth to my husband from the house to the shop, it would surely save alot of trips! Thanks for the chance :)

  136. Denyse says:
    June 19, 2009 at

    This would be great for the park, when I take a walk and the DS stays w/ the kids.

  137. Daniel M says:
    June 19, 2009 at

    would come in handy on vacation, keep in contact at the beach, walking in parks etc

  138. Michelle Draveski says:
    June 20, 2009 at

    I cant put a lojack on the kids so this might help!

  139. Penny F. says:
    June 20, 2009 at

    With my husband’s hearing getting worse as he ages these would be great around the yard, he couldn’t miss anything and no excuses :)
    Thanks Motorola!

  140. Rachael says:
    June 20, 2009 at

    These would be great for camping.

  141. Susan C says:
    June 20, 2009 at

    I would like to take them hiking in case we got seperated. I would feel so much safer!
    smchester at gmail dot com

  142. Lorrie Mureller says:
    June 20, 2009 at

    As a motherr to 5 very busy children I would use these for our next trip to Sea World/Disneyland. We are planning a trip this summer.

  143. Teresa L says:
    June 20, 2009 at

    This would save my family alot of travel between the house and our shop! Thanks for the contest! :)

  144. Angela J says:
    June 20, 2009 at

    We’ll take them to the Antiques Road Show since we’ll more than likely be in areas some distance away from each other.

  145. Jane says:
    June 20, 2009 at

    These would be great on a cruise to stay in contact.

  146. Serena Hale says:
    June 20, 2009 at

    Hunting

  147. joan says:
    June 20, 2009 at

    WE would not get lost from one another when we are on outings

  148. Richard W James says:
    June 20, 2009 at

    Im soon to become one of the tent people and I could use these on my trip

  149. Christie says:
    June 21, 2009 at

    I’d use them on the weekend trips to the lake because I am sick of the kid’s music!

  150. Christine V says:
    June 21, 2009 at

    great for hikes

  151. Cynthia C says:
    June 21, 2009 at

    They’d come in handy at the theme parks.

  152. al henneberry says:
    June 21, 2009 at

    so very helpful on outings

  153. Michelle Draveski says:
    June 21, 2009 at

    I so need these for my pre-teen

  154. Penny F. says:
    June 21, 2009 at

    Keeping track of the grand children would be the absolute best thing about these radios while we are camping!
    Thanks for offering this.

  155. courtney s says:
    June 21, 2009 at

    san diego!

  156. Teresa says:
    June 21, 2009 at

    I’d use them while camping this summer

    :) Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! :)

  157. annalene says:
    June 21, 2009 at

    these sound really cool! i would use these for shopping (mall, grocery store, etc) trips with my family since most of us don’t own a cell phone. i would love to use these on vacation as well, but unfortunately, this summer i won’t be able to travel at all- huge bummer!

  158. Tom Bellamy says:
    June 21, 2009 at

    For hunting.

  159. Jane says:
    June 21, 2009 at

    Great for camping to stay in contact.

  160. Serena Hale says:
    June 21, 2009 at

    hunting deep in the woods

  161. Michael says:
    June 21, 2009 at

    We participate in a number of bicycle rides/tours throughout the year, some of which include overnight camping. In either case the two-way radios would come in very handy for a variety of situations. :)

  162. Jim Scott says:
    June 21, 2009 at

    Any part of Florida baby!

  163. Gray Handwerk says:
    June 21, 2009 at

    We’d use them when kids are on different soccer/baseball fields & pools. With 3 boys, we’re usually all in the same vacinity, but on different fields. It would also be great around the neighborhood, so they can walk to friends’ houses and stay in touch with home base.

  164. Leslie S. says:
    June 21, 2009 at

    We help take cae of 30 acres for our landlord and we could use these when we are out on the tractor.Hubby is always having to come home for a drink and this way he could just walkie talkie me and I could bring it to him.Thanks!

  165. Joannie says:
    June 21, 2009 at

    To keep up with my grandson – he’d love that when he visits!!
    Thanks for the chance to win!

  166. Richard W James says:
    June 21, 2009 at

    Id love to have these on my upcomming permanant camping outing Im about to go on when I loose my income and subsequent housing

  167. Adrian Lamont says:
    June 21, 2009 at

    I would use them during hiking.

  168. Dawson Ayers says:
    June 21, 2009 at

    Anytime me and my father head to the lake we head to sandbars and spread out. Since phone services dont reach Lake Mead here in Vegas we tend to be out of contact and end up wasting hours trying to find out where to meet. These would be amazing for this and other ventures we head here in the desert.

  169. joan says:
    June 21, 2009 at

    Where is everyone??? I would,nt wonder if Ihad these.

  170. katie says:
    June 21, 2009 at

    These would be great for our upcoming hiking trip in the mountains!

  171. Yvonne Garza says:
    June 21, 2009 at

    They would be great on a cruise while the kids are at “kid sponsored activity” and the parents are relaxing by the pool.

  172. Bev says:
    June 21, 2009 at

    This would be perfect for when the kids want to go out by themselves–bike riding, park, mall, etc. Thanks for the chance to win.

  173. Jay F says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    We would use them to let the kids talk between cars when we travel with my sister and her family.

  174. Michelle Draveski says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    now if I could only staple these to my kids id be all set

  175. Christine says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    need for our bike rides

  176. Rose O. says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    We camp a lot – these would be great to keep in touch with the kids!

  177. Nanette Olson says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    This would be great for when we go hiking.

  178. Melissa Webster says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    When WOULDN”T I use these!! My soon-to-be 12 year old is begging for a little more freedom, and this would be the perfect solution to our problem: in the grocery store, in the mall, in the theme park…anywhere and everywhere!

  179. Penny F. says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    These are a must for keeping track of kids. We go camping a lot and I would love to have these handy.
    Thanks so much for offering them.

  180. Jaque says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    I am always concerned about losing track of my children when we are in an unfamiliar area…these Motorola Talkabouts would be so helpful during our summer travels.

    Thank you. :-)

  181. Diane Baum says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    Would be very helpful every where

  182. al henneberry says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    gives peace of mind

  183. sarah says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    my husband and i go camping frequently during summer, we’d use them then!

  184. Karen Gonyea says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    Count me in again please :) 06/22/09

    ktgonyea at gmail.com

  185. veronica sandberg says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    could so use this when traveling

  186. Gary Black says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    really great for the huge outdoor flea market where everyone seems to lose each other while digging for antiques and bargains

  187. ROBERT MILLER says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    Sure would make parking our RV easier. Bob

  188. courtney s says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    for san diego!

  189. Cindi says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    Our family is headed out west to Estes Park, Colorado for the first time! We are staying in a friend’s cabin there. Lots of hiking and canoeing. These Motorola Talkabout Two-Way
    Radios would be wonderful to use. Many thanks, Cindi

  190. Christal M says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    We would use this while camping up here in ND!

  191. Brenda says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    These would work out great at the campgrounds when the kids go to play or walk around, thanks for a great giveaway

  192. Benita G . says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    I know this sounds strange, but my husband is very ill. I would find it emotionally comforting and less stressful on my legs if we could talk between rooms using these wonderful radios. This is a great giveaway.

  193. Janis C says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    What a great idea! I love to camp and this would be a great idea to have along with us!

  194. Angela J says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    Any large place where you might get separated, even at a mall.

  195. Suzanne W says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    We have a small place on a nearby lake; these would be great for keeping up with the kids and grandkids when they’re out fishing in a boat or when they’re exploring the property around the lake’s edge on a golf cart – - what a convenience as well as a safety tool!

  196. Jane says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    Great way to communicate going to Disney or other parks

  197. Renee Davila says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    Great for talking to the kids

  198. Ellie W says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    We are planning a day at Six Flags with our whole family. These would come in very handy.

  199. Christine Walker says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    These would be great for camping when someone takes a trip to the “bathroom”. lol

  200. Melanie says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    My sister and her husband, are taking a trip with my boyfriend and I. I’d love to use these to stay in touch if we get seperated!

  201. Deanna Murrel says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    I have an old set the kids use while riding bikes to friends homes in our subdivision. We have to limited their distance because the reception goes out if they are to far away from our home. We also use them when camping and on vacation. This summer we are headed to Orange Beach, Alabama, Colorado Springs and Pueblo, Colorado and would love a new pair with longer distance reception. The kids will be so excited

  202. Amanda S. says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    I’d use them for walks in our neighborhood! My older girls always want to go ahead of me, and this would be a good way to keep track of them.

  203. Happi Shopr says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    they would be perfect at the zoo

  204. Motorola Talkabout Two-Way Radios says:
    June 22, 2009 at

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  205. allegro says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    going to visit grandpa’s old homeplace is where this will be most useful. eleven acres of roaming can separate people real quick.

  206. Jammie says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    we go hiking at the state parks and my husband likes to fly threw the trails so this would come in handy for me to keep track of him.

  207. Mia J. says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    We could use it for when we are hiking in Lake Tahoe this summer. That would be fun and also a great way to keep in contact.

  208. Sherri says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    My husband, daughter and I are taking my brother, 2 neices and my mother to the Magic Kindom and Universal studios. I want us to be able to keep in touch between in the partks

  209. Sarah Z says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    We would use them when we go to the flea market!
    Thanks

  210. Samantha H says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    I am leaving for Europe in 15 days for my college graduation trip! I’ve never really traveled anywhere before so this is going to be such a fun trip! I can’t wait to see all the amazing sites. Although, if I happened to get lost from my group, these would come in handy. These would be perfect to communicate with my friends on the trip!!

  211. Claudia Kennedy says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    I recently went on a cruise & found out the Cell phones I had planned on using to meet up with family on land or sea was WAY to expensive at several dollars a minute.
    I WISH I had a walkie talkie. Well I could really use it for my upcoming trip to Disney World when everyone wants to go in different directions. They have a million uses. Even my beach bike rides. And for winter Skiing its a must!

  212. Bill K says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    We are taking a cruise and plan to use them at sea where there are no cell towers.

  213. Donna L says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    We would use the walkie talkie when we go to the Smokey Mountains.

  214. Auriette says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    My husband doesn’t have a cell phone. It would be great if we could each have one of these walkie-talkies for when we’re Christmas shopping (lost in the Black Friday crush) or at the flea market. We don’t anticipate having a proper summer vacation, but I can see many uses for these on a daily basis!

  215. Colleen says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    I think these would be prefect for camping!

  216. Chrysa says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    We would use these when we visit our State Parks!

  217. Ken says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    We live in a place where we have very bad weather storms. We would give one to our neighbor so we could make sure they were ok. This way we can check up on each other

  218. georgie says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    Well those would be nice for metal-detecting so I can contact my husband if he is up further and out of site since neither of us have cell phones.
    electricisland(at)gmail.com

  219. joan says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    would help keep track of the kids

  220. Robert Slaughter says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    My wife and I are taking the Grandkids to Six Flags in July. The Motorola Radios would sure come in handy.

  221. Eleonore Thomas says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    I’d donate them to my job (at a Museum of Natural History) for our summer camp program!

  222. Leigh Nichols says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    We are planning to go to Six Flags over Georgia in late July, and this would sure be useful in finding one another after seperate rides in the park, bathroom trips, etc.

  223. Molly Capel says:
    June 22, 2009 at

    I would use these at Discovery Kingdom. Great giveaway!

  224. Katie74 says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    I’ll probably use them when we go to the zoo. Everyone likes to go in different directions when we are there.

  225. dawn says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    We are planning a visit to Disneyland and these would be great to have.

  226. Erma H says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    We would use these when we go to the fair to keep track of older kids.

  227. Christine V says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    for family hikes

  228. Melissa Barnes says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    my family would use these when we camp – we go camping a lot end of summer until close to December – thanks for the giveaway

  229. Tammy Darling says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    We’re planning a trip to Carowinds. When my son wants to head to one ride & my daughter to another, my husband & I could keep in touch.

  230. Shelley Mitchell says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    These would be great for our family. We are campers and these are great to use camping. Ours are old and we are really in need of new ones. This would be great! Thanks!

  231. James says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    These would be great for our two kids and their friends when we take them to the beach. They always like to be ‘away from mom and dad’ but we could still be in touch with them and have them checkin once in awhile while we are setup at different spots!

  232. Penny F. says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    A camping neccesity! Wish I had thought of these earlier.
    Thanks for this offer.

  233. Nathan says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    These would be great on a trip to Cedar Point.

  234. Nanette Olson says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    We are going on a fishing trip in Alaska this summer. These would be really nice to have.

  235. Leilani says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    We could definitely use these on our 3-family camping trip in August!
    Thanks!

  236. Susan Smith says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    These would be great to use when we go to the park

  237. Lu Ann says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    I would love to win these. They would be nice to have when we go geocaching.

    Thanks!

  238. carol ~ says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    We are thinking of going on a road trip but will have two cars and these would be perfect to keep track of each other!

  239. Amanda McHenry says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    We will be going to Hershey Pennsylvania this summer. We will be staying at a campground and I would like to be able to stay in contact with my son when he goes out to ride his bike.

  240. Deborah R says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    Hubby likes to “race” vintage gokarts so we do a bit of traveling to tracks during the summer. He likes to “visit” with the other racers and I’m content to relax and read in a shady spot, so the Motorola Talkabout Two-Way Radios would be perfect for us, especially since cells don’t always work where we are.

  241. Shahid Hatia says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    These radios would be perfect for an outdoor trip such as camping so that if people want to do different things then they can use these radios to contact each other in case of emergencies. this would also be good for road trips and to use at a large theme park of exhibition.

  242. Donna says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    We would use the radios when we go camping.

  243. Veronica Garrett says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    I could use them on our summer sxcursion to the Blue Ridge Mpuntains.

  244. Jane says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    I would love to have a set to play around with my grandson.

  245. Michelle B says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    I would use them when we go camping.

  246. Denyse says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    Great for hiking

  247. Rebecca says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    My grandson and I have agreed that we will visit the closest amusement park when he comes for the remainder of the summer. Now, he thinks his granny is pretty cool BUT, he’ll be sorely disappointed when she opts NOT to get on the roller coaster with him. We usually spend our time swimming but he’s getting older and looking for more fun than Putt Putt and the Pool. While (hopefully) he won’t use it while riding, it would be great to communicate when the line is overlong (and granny starts to see monsters around every corner because he should have been through by now). This would allow him SOME independence while granny can breathe a little easier (where are you? I’m over here, Granny, beside the green clown trashcan. Can you see me waving?). Yup, this device could potentially add another 10 years on my life.

  248. Joanna Smith says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    We live out on the lake and between our 3 kids, my husband and I and a constant stream of guests over at our house, people are everywhere. These 2-way radios would be great so I can communicate when my husband is out on the boat with our kids and or friends and I am at the shore and I need to let them know important information, like when we are having lunch, or when we are having dinner, or maybe give him an important message like, honey, can you pick up the Wilson’s down at their cottage and bring them over here. We can also let our son and daughter use these when they want to be out on the jet ski behind our boat and we need to get a message to them. Basically, we will find more than a hundred different instances where these fantastic Motorola Talkabout two-way radios will be useful in our lives. Also, in the winter when we are skiing we can use these radios to communicate with one another as to which hill and run we are taking. Oh, the possibilities are endless! Thanks so much for the chance to enter.

  249. al henneberry says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    these are useful on all outings.

  250. kathy pease says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    this would be awesome when my kids and i go hiking in the woods :)

  251. DanV says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    I might use them on our August trip to visit family

  252. Carolyn Hebert says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    I could use them on my cruise with my sister in case we
    need to split up

  253. Deborah Anderson says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    I can think of so many uses for these. :) But one that just came to mind is taking them to an outdoor music festival where they might frown on cell phones.

  254. Gabby says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    We could use them everyday and our trip to tucson so we can talk from car to car while we pack our stuff to move to phx.

  255. Collin B says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    I would use them on our upcoming trip to New York City. The place is huge and it would be easy to get separated from my family. These would prove very useful! I want to win!

  256. Cindy says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    We plan on going to Six Flags this summer and these would be perfect to ensure we do not lose each other around the park!

  257. Teresa L says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    I would use them to save a ton of trips back and forth from the house to the shop. Thanks for the contest! :)

  258. Barbara Rawe says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    These will be wonderful for trip we are planning. There is a family wedding and the kids would be occupied and make our life easier. Thanks for the opportunity!

  259. Heather C says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    These would be fun either at Disney World or on our upcoming cruise. I sure wish they were waterproof, ‘cuz I’d take ‘em to a local water park, too!

  260. Mary says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    I’m going to NYC this weekend and these would be really useful.

  261. Adrian Lamont says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    I would use them while hiking….

  262. Michelle H. says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    I would use them on our family camping trips.

  263. GENEVA LOVE says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    THIS WOULD BE GREAT FOR MY SON AND I ON A CAMPING TRIP

  264. Marcy Strahan says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    I would use them for when we go camping out at the lake!
    We also like to go to the beach or any parks for the weekends somtimes.

  265. Richard W James says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    Ive planned an extended camping trip last time I went out for two months this time Im uncertain but these would be a life saver

  266. Donna K says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    We want to go to Disney World.

  267. Shawn says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    These would come in handy during hurricane evacuations, it’s usually so hard to get through on the cell phone when you have about 300,000 people all trying to use the cell towers at the same time. We like to call these our Hurrications, since it’s about the only time that we get to travel.

  268. Phyllis Jenkins says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    We may be traveling soon and I have seen couples keep in touch with these talkies like for parking a motorhome.

  269. Shawn says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    I would use them for when we go hiking.

  270. Gianna says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    On our trip to Mount Rushmore :)

  271. Casey Becher says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    We are going to Disney World and these would be perfect for our trip.

  272. Annmarie says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    We’ll be going to Hershey Park during the summer…it would be nice to have these for the numerous times we get separated!!

  273. Shawn says:
    June 23, 2009 at

    These would be great for our up coming camping trip.

  274. Pam says:
    June 27, 2009 at

    with 5 grown & married kids and 9 (expecting 3 more grandkids)I am ALWAYS on the go somewhere with someone and these would be a wonderful thing to use especially at festivals, flea markets and even the mall. Now I could ‘accidently on purpose’ wander away without getting lost.

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