When your current channel isn't getting good reception, an enhanced channel-scan button searches 14 channels for a better one. The TalkAbout 289AA also offers a volume- and channel-lock button so you don't have to readjust every time you talk. The battery offers life up to 30 hours at 0.5 watts. This model includes a removable carrying holster and a user's manual.

Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
The best FRS radios I had!!!, March 28, 2002

Reviewer: An electronics fan from Waipahu, HI

When I first bought these at [local store], there were [money], and it included a [money] mail in rebate! I didn't mail in the rebate, because I wanted to test them out, first. The next Friday, my Law Enforcement group had an event that required radios. I just bought these, so I bring them along, not expecting any one to bring enough for the whole group. Well, someone did, and when he saw my radio, he was shocked. First of all, he said that mines' was "top of the line", and it was expensive. I just told him that I bought it from a shopping center, Secondly, his 4 radios costed more than what it would cost me less if I bought mines' in bulk. So, he just continually commented on my radio, and he got so jealous that he was about to exchange his radios for mine, but to bad for him, the radio I bought just went out of stock. So, I still have the T289 till this day, making it 5 months today, since I bought them. The only problem is that my light doesn't work, and that is getting annoying. But, overall, I love this radio, and I am willing to sell my other pair of radios to get this. :) --This text refers to the NiMH Black Chrome option .