Motorola
Talkabout T42, pack of 2
Pair of licence-free walkie-talkies, with 16 channels and a range of up to 4 km
- Age
- Ages 6 to 12
- Price
- €20 to €35
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Why it works
These are real walkie-talkies, from a radio brand, not toy ones: 16 channels, a screen and simple pairing between the two handsets. They are fun at the campsite, around the housing estate or from one room to another, and come with stickers for personalising them. No fees, no mobile phone and no internet involved.
Our verdict
You will get it right if there are two or more children who play outdoors. If the child receiving it has nobody to use it with, it will stay in a drawer.
They will like it if
- they have siblings, cousins or neighbours to use them with
- they spend summers in the village or camping
Bear in mind
- each handset takes 3 AAA batteries and the listing does not say they are included
- the 4 km is in open country; between buildings it is a good deal less
- anyone on the same channel can hear them
What's in the box
- 2 units
- 16 PMR446 channels, licence-free
- Range of up to 4 km depending on the terrain
- LCD screen
- 3 AAA batteries per handset
- Needs batteries or charging
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