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Walkie Talkies – Motorola Talkabout Two-Way Radios

A walkie talkie is a handheld two-way radio: press the button to talk, let go to listen. No calls, no data plan and no cell towers, so your group stays in touch on the trail, at the cabin, on the ski hill or when the power goes out. Wi-Com carries Motorola Talkabout, the consumer line from the company that also builds our business radios.

Talkabout models →   Business two-way radios →   Radio rentals →

Motorola Talkabout walkie talkie in hand

Our walkie talkies

Motorola Talkabout models at Wi-Com

Every Talkabout radio below works on the same 22 shared channels, so they all talk to each other and to other FRS/GMRS radios. Ask us which one fits how you will use it.

Motorola Talkabout T110TP walkie talkie

Family

Talkabout T110TP

A simple, colourful radio for kids and family outings, sold as a three-pack. Easy pairing, 22 channels and a low-battery warning. Range up to 25 km (16 mi)*.

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Motorola Talkabout T210 walkie talkie

Everyday

Talkabout T210

Easy pairing, iVOX/VOX hands-free talk, backlit display and USB charging, with 22 channels and 121 privacy codes. Range up to 32 km*.

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Motorola Talkabout T270 walkie talkie

Outdoors

Talkabout T270

Built for camping and backcountry trails: weather channels and alerts, iVOX/VOX hands-free talk, USB charging and dual power. Range up to 40 km*.

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Motorola Talkabout T265 walkie talkie

Hunting

Talkabout T265

A hunting kit with a carry case, earbuds with push-to-talk mics, 11 weather channels and iVOX/VOX hands-free talk. Range up to 40 km (25 mi)*.

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Motorola Talkabout T472 walkie talkie

Rugged

Talkabout T472

IPX4 weatherproof with a built-in flashlight, weather alerts and Quiet Charge, plus 22 channels and 121 privacy codes. Range up to 56 km*.

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Motorola Talkabout T482 walkie talkie

Emergency

Talkabout T482

Ready when the power is out: IP54, FM radio, flashlight, emergency alert button, Quiet Charge and weather alerts. Range up to 56 km*.

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Motorola Talkabout T800 walkie talkie

Off-grid

Talkabout T800

Connects to the Talkabout app over Bluetooth to send messages and share locations with no cell service. IPX4 and LED flashlight. Range up to 56 km (35 mi)*.

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*Maximum range in ideal, open line-of-sight conditions. Trees, hills and buildings shorten it.

Accessories

Talkabout accessories

Hands-free earpieces, speaker mics and spare belt clips for Talkabout and other FRS/GMRS radios.

Belt clip for Talkabout radios

Belt clip for Talkabout radios

Replacement belt clip that snaps onto Talkabout radios.

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Earpiece with boom microphone

Earpiece with boom microphone

VOX earpiece with a boom mic for hands-free talk.

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Earpiece with boom mic for T-series

Earpiece with boom mic for T-series

Earpiece with boom mic and push-to-talk for Talkabout T-series radios.

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Surveillance headset with PTT

Surveillance headset with PTT

Discreet earpiece with a push-to-talk button, for FRS/GMRS radios.

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Remote speaker microphone

Remote speaker microphone

Clips to a lapel or jacket, so you can talk and listen without handling the radio.

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How to choose

How to choose a walkie talkie

Four things decide which Talkabout radio is right for you.

Range

The range printed on the box is a best case over open ground or water. In forest, hills or town you will get much less, so choose a model with more range than you think you need.

Power and charging

Look at how you will charge on the go: USB charging (T210, T270), a charging tray (T472) or dual power that also runs on AA batteries, handy for spares on a long trip.

Weather protection

For rain, snow and splashes, pick an IPX4 radio (T472, T800) or the IP54 T482, which also keeps out dust. These are splash ratings, so keep the radios out of the water.

Channels and features

All Talkabout radios use the 22 FRS/GMRS channels. Privacy codes cut out chatter from other groups, but other people can still hear you. Add weather alerts, a flashlight or app messaging if you need them.

Walkie talkie or business radio?

When to step up to a business two-way radio

Talkabout radios are made for personal use: family, recreation and emergency kits. They are licence-free and ready out of the box, but every group shares the same 22 channels.

If your crew depends on radios every working day, such as on a job site, at an event, in security or in hospitality, a business two-way radio is the better tool. It runs on frequencies licensed to your organization, is programmed for your team, and is built for full shifts and hard use, with repeaters available to cover a larger area. Wi-Com sells, programs, rents and repairs business radios from Motorola, Kenwood and Icom.

Business two-way radios →   Radio rentals →   Radio repair →

Walkie talkie (Talkabout)

  • No radio licence needed
  • Shared FRS/GMRS channels
  • Ready to use out of the box
  • Best for family, outdoors and emergency kits

Business two-way radio

  • Licensed frequencies for your organization
  • Programmed and supported by Wi-Com
  • Built for full shifts and hard use
  • Repeaters available for larger areas

FAQ

Walkie talkie questions

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No, not for certified FRS/GMRS radios like Motorola Talkabout. Under ISED’s RSS-210 standard, FRS/GMRS radios are licence-exempt, as long as the radio is certified for Canada (look for the IC number on the label). Business radios on licensed frequencies are different and usually need a radio licence from ISED.

Our Talkabout models are rated at up to 25 km to 56 km, depending on the model. Those figures assume open, line-of-sight conditions. Trees, hills and buildings shorten the range a lot, so real-world range is usually much less than the box says.

Yes. Set both radios to the same channel and the same privacy code (or turn privacy codes off) and Talkabout radios can talk to other FRS/GMRS radios.

For family camping, the T270 has weather alerts and USB charging. The T265 is a hunting kit with earbuds and a carry case. For harsh weather, the IPX4 T472 or the app-connected T800 are good picks.

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