The menu seems a bit unusual at first, but is very simple and intuitive. A channel and / or CTCSS / DCS code change is very simple. The modulation is very clear, that the other party is always well understood.
Another positive aspect is that you can replace them with standard commercial AAA batteries, the battery when needed. Conventional AAA batteries, however, can not charge with the included charger stand.
Most, however, I was impressed by the performance. It's not even so much about the absolute scoring range. I tested the unit with my XYL. My wife was with the equipment in the kitchen (floor and ceiling made of concrete, brick walls, a window and two doors) and I was out in the direction of the neighboring village of moves (entgengesetzte toward the kitchen window). From the topography produces a hill was (difficult terrain with multiple sinks) between us and the estimated maximum distance was 1.5 km away. At no time the radio link tore off completely, at two points, the compound was indeed very bad but an understanding was still at all possible. Does not sound particularly, these 1,5km, but I have already taken this test with several PMR sparks from another manufacturer and any device, such a connection was possible. For most devices, the radio link burst terrain due after about 500-600 meters in a straight line.
This is the radio coverage anyway a delicate matter, since too many factors play and influence. The manufacturers of PMR radios should finally refrain from optimistic range specifications to print on their product descriptions. Ten kilometers to the PMR range, as it specifies for the Motorola T80 Extreme seem, at least completely covered. Two to three kilometers below normal circumstances (lightweight construction, lightweight forestation, normal terrain with gentle ups) seem to me more realistic. Not everyone enjoys hiking to achieve 10 km range of the Zugspitze and then from peak to peak :-)
What has slightly disappointed me is that Motorola delivers this high end device with a NiMH battery of only 600 mAh and also dispensed with automatic charging in the charging cradle. As a dynamic profit optimization manager has probably given up the currently rampant in the industry saving fetishism. Schade, Motorola, it could have been a panacea. If already save, then please come to the right place. Rather than give up a powerful battery and automatic charging, you should give up the two supplied Lanyards and headsets and can offer them as accessories. From good battery and automatic charging everyone has something and accessories buys the one to which it requires.
Conclusion: In spite of the two aforementioned drawback a recommended purchase for all kinds of outdoor activities. The T80 Extreme is a robust, reliable and easy to use device. If you value quality, will not be disappointed.
