British Telecom Freeway PRO (8 Channels) Two Way Radio
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Manufacturer Part: FREEPRO
Brand: British Telecom
Model: Freeway PRO
Channels: 8
UPC: 5016351513408
Product ID: EPID57346962
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You get what you pay forReview created: 20/04/07
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3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
As radios go Bt make a dissapointing entry to the markets..
the Freeway range is fine for days on the beach or trecking through the woods, but if you ever get into difficulties you can't reli on it, its power otput is average for a radio of this type, the general construction quality of all BT radios is poor and they are built to be thrown away.
Viking Communications advice is to buy a proper radio from the start and have years and years of problem free use...
the Freeway range is fine for days on the beach or trecking through the woods, but if you ever get into difficulties you can't reli on it, its power otput is average for a radio of this type, the general construction quality of all BT radios is poor and they are built to be thrown away.
Viking Communications advice is to buy a proper radio from the start and have years and years of problem free use...
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Good sturdy build, but lacks volume!
) Purchased a pair of these to go with my existing few two way radio's (also BT) and by purchasing the pro version I thought I moving to a better item. The features are the same as my older standard radio's, but I would say that these have been built a little better. The volume control on the top is usefull for quickly turning it down when not in use, BUT there is not enough volume! As soon as you move into a place with background noise, they just don't cut through!
However you can use the good quality headsets with mic boom arm.
Good item, but other makes will do the same job, and turn up louder.
However you can use the good quality headsets with mic boom arm.
Good item, but other makes will do the same job, and turn up louder.
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BT Freeway PRO a Reliable Good All RounderViking Communications Review Above I believe is Unfair. Personally Stating that There advice is to buy a ‘Proper Radio’ From the start seems to be a put down on the BT Freeway in an attempt to gain them more business- Remember they Specialize in [Expensive] High Powered Licensed Radios which this is Not.
A justification for this is that the BT freeway PRO is This radio is essentially the same radio/chassis and circuit board as the Motorola T5512/T5522 which both have received numerous good reviews
Do I like the set - YES.
Would I recommend it to others – YES.
Let me elaborate.
This radio is meant to be the more Professional cousin of the BT Freeway and FM models.
Features:
8 Channels
38 CTCSS codes
10 Call tones
SCAN
VOX
Headset connection via a 2.5mm stereo socket.
Powered by 3, AA Cells Or Rechargeable Battery Pack.
The audio and on/off control is performed by a top rotary control, which immediately gives the radio a professional feel and look)as compared to all the other push button volume types.
The radio uses A NI-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack OR three AA cells, which gives it a fair bit longer use over the models that use AAA cells. The power charge on the display has three bars, and works well. When the charge has decreased to one bar, the radio gives a warning pip every few minutes.
The radio appears to be a sturdy beast that could withstand a knock or two - The antenna is a good big rubber beast too as compared with the other models I have used.
All in all, the entire radio is a physically big radio compared to other 'dinky' ones around, but not to big to be a nuisance.
If you have a set thet comes with Belt Clips The belt clip supplied is quite ungainly, and can be described to be something similar in size to a magnetic security tag that is used by clothing stores. It functions well as a belt clip, and has a nice push quick-release type action, but if you aren't using it on a belt, you will definitely want to remove this large pokey piece of plastic.
One important feature of this radio which I have no come across on other sets is the what I call CTCSS Ident feature during SCAN. When you do a SCAN and you find a channel that is in use, not only will the radio tell you the channel number, it will also tell you the CTCSS code that is in use.
If you push the PTT button within a few seconds after the remote station stops transmitting (before your radio continues its scan again), the radio will automatically transmit on the channel AND the CTCSS code of the last station it heard so you will always be able to transmit back to them.
The radio would has a 60 transmit time-out feature. After 60 seconds of transmit is reached, the radio ceases transmission and gives a warning tone. There is a 'dodge' which will work to turn off the TX timeout. You have to hold down both the ‘ + ‘ and Menu buttons while you turn the set on, and if it works you should then find that you can transmit for longer than a minute. This state of affairs should continue for as long as the radio remains turned on.
All in all though, I like this radio. Programming and use is simple, straight forward and easy.
A justification for this is that the BT freeway PRO is This radio is essentially the same radio/chassis and circuit board as the Motorola T5512/T5522 which both have received numerous good reviews
Do I like the set - YES.
Would I recommend it to others – YES.
Let me elaborate.
This radio is meant to be the more Professional cousin of the BT Freeway and FM models.
Features:
8 Channels
38 CTCSS codes
10 Call tones
SCAN
VOX
Headset connection via a 2.5mm stereo socket.
Powered by 3, AA Cells Or Rechargeable Battery Pack.
The audio and on/off control is performed by a top rotary control, which immediately gives the radio a professional feel and look)as compared to all the other push button volume types.
The radio uses A NI-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack OR three AA cells, which gives it a fair bit longer use over the models that use AAA cells. The power charge on the display has three bars, and works well. When the charge has decreased to one bar, the radio gives a warning pip every few minutes.
The radio appears to be a sturdy beast that could withstand a knock or two - The antenna is a good big rubber beast too as compared with the other models I have used.
All in all, the entire radio is a physically big radio compared to other 'dinky' ones around, but not to big to be a nuisance.
If you have a set thet comes with Belt Clips The belt clip supplied is quite ungainly, and can be described to be something similar in size to a magnetic security tag that is used by clothing stores. It functions well as a belt clip, and has a nice push quick-release type action, but if you aren't using it on a belt, you will definitely want to remove this large pokey piece of plastic.
One important feature of this radio which I have no come across on other sets is the what I call CTCSS Ident feature during SCAN. When you do a SCAN and you find a channel that is in use, not only will the radio tell you the channel number, it will also tell you the CTCSS code that is in use.
If you push the PTT button within a few seconds after the remote station stops transmitting (before your radio continues its scan again), the radio will automatically transmit on the channel AND the CTCSS code of the last station it heard so you will always be able to transmit back to them.
The radio would has a 60 transmit time-out feature. After 60 seconds of transmit is reached, the radio ceases transmission and gives a warning tone. There is a 'dodge' which will work to turn off the TX timeout. You have to hold down both the ‘ + ‘ and Menu buttons while you turn the set on, and if it works you should then find that you can transmit for longer than a minute. This state of affairs should continue for as long as the radio remains turned on.
All in all though, I like this radio. Programming and use is simple, straight forward and easy.
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