Features
Channel Scan: The channel scan is operated by simply pressing the scan/monitor button. The radio scans through the 8 channels until a signal is found. The scan is stopped by again pressing the scan/monitor button. It should be noted that the scan can be limited to selected channels. These channels can be selected using the menu button.

Monitor: The monitor feature is selected by pressing and holding the scan/monitor button. The squelch is opened and the display shows a signal meter from 1 to 6 (6 being a full strength signal).
Call Tones: You can select one of ten call tones from the menu.
Voice Scrambling: This radio can operate using simple voice inversion to give you a degree of privacy. Only users of radios equipped with the same function will be able to hear what you are saying.
CTCSS: 38 sub codes to help avoid interference from other users.
Auto Power Off: The radio can be set to turn itself off after a period of inactivity (1 to 8 hours), thus saving battery power.
Time Out Timer: When activated the radio will emit a beep and then stop transmitting after a continuous period of 60 seconds, thus saving battery power.
Key Lock: When activated all keys other than the Press To Talk are disabled on the radio.
VOX: This radio can be operated hands free by selecting the VOX function. The VOX sensitivity can also be changed from the menu.
Ring Mode Alert/Vibrocall: This feature emits an alert tone and/or vibrates the radio to warn of an incoming transmission.
Battery Life: Alkaline: Up to 8 hours talk time and 130 hours standby.
NiMh: Up to 2.4 hours talk time and 39 hours standby.

Description
The T6222 is a well made professional looking compact radio which is available in BLACK, BLUE or YELLOW. The first thing that you notice is how well the radio fits in your hand. Pressing the power on you are greeted with a beep. The display lights up showing channel, CTCSS code and battery meter. The volume is adjusted by pressing the + and - buttons just above the central Push to Talk button. The other main functions are operated by pressing the Menu button. To the left of the PTT button we find the Call button which emits a call tone (10 are available). To the right we find the Scan/Monitor button. There is also a button to manually turn on the backlight. Audio quality from the internal speaker on RX and TX is very good.

This and many of the other radios conform to PMR 446. Therefore, if a two way radio conforms to it it will be able to communicate with another PMR 446 compatible device. Therefore it is not as important that you have the same manufacturer as your mate.

What is PMR 446 ?

PMR 446 is a short range, low powered radio communication service that does not require a license and has no running costs other that the minimal cost of re-charging the batteries.

Who can use PMR 446 ?

Anyone can use the service once they have bought the equipment.

What can it be used for ?

PMR 446 can be used for business or pleasure.

What range can I expect from PMR 446 ?

Maximum range in a built up area is about 2 miles but much better performance is possible in favorable locations

How much will I pay for the radio units ?

Prices start from about £50 per pair and range up to £200 each for the professional models.

Specifications:

Frequency range: 446.000 - 446.100 (8 Channels)

Output power: 500mW ERP

Antenna: Non-removable integrated antenna

Technical Standard: ETS 300 296

Batteries:

Most units operate using either 4 X AAA or 3 X AA batteries. Those using 3 X AA batteries tend to have a much greater operating time before the batteries need replacing/charging.

Zinc Chloride: 'Normal' everyday batteries, cheap but don't last long and cannot be re-used without a specialist charger.

Alkaline: 'High Power' batteries which last up to 6 times longer than Zinc Chloride but again cannot be re-used without a specialist charger. Cost about 2-3 times that of Zinc Chloride.

Nickel Cadmium: 'Rechargeable' batteries. Reasonably priced and last about the same length of time as Zinc Chloride. Can be recharged up to 1000 times. Plug in the wall charger costs about £12.99.

Nickel Metal Hydride: 'Long Life Rechargeable' batteries. Last about 3-4 times as long as Nickel Chloride batteries. Relatively expensive but prices are falling fast. You can expect to pay about £5.99 for 4 X AA or 4 X AAA batteries. Plug in the wall charger and 4 X AA batteries cost about £14.99. Can be re-charged up to 1000 times.

RECOMMENDATION: Without hesitation I would recommend the use of the Nickel Metal Hydride batteries for the regular user. The initial extra cost is paid back 1000 times over. Nickel Cadmium batteries are cheaper for those who don't mind charging their batteries up more frequently and Alkaline/Zinc Chloride batteries should mainly be used by operators who only use their equipment occasionally

A Word of Warning - DON'T buy the America equivalent units operating on the FRS (Family Radio Service) - at 466MHz!!

They...

(a) Don't work in the UK with the UK motorola or other PMR 446 equivalents, and

(b) they're ILLEGAL over here because they interfere with Police frequencies!!! -

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