Two-way radios (pair)

Motorola · Talkabout T270

When phones fail, two-way radios let you keep in touch with family in the house, on the street or between homes.

Amazon listing: “Motorola Solutions, Portable FRS, T270, Talkabout, Two-Way Radios, Rechargeable, 22 Channel, 25 Mile, Black W/Blue, 2 Pack”. Checked on Amazon on November 3, 2026.

Part of: Family Kit Whole-Home Kit

What it does

Pair of rechargeable FRS radios (T270)
22 channels, up to 25 miles in open ground (less in towns)
Weather channels included
No licence needed for FRS

How to set it up

Charge both radios fully.
Set both to the same channel and a privacy code.
Test between rooms and outside, and note how far they reach.
Agree on a check-in time with family.
Store them charged in the tote and top up every few months.

Storing and looking after it

Recharge every 3 months. Keep dry.