Here's the Real Deal on a Motorola 2-Way Radio

[punch1]

Radio Shack is having a close out on Motorola two way radios (Motorola #T289). Up to 2 mile range, depending on terrain. 14 channels with side channels. The price is $29.99 each (Was $69.99). Motorola is offering a $20 rebate with a limit of 6 rebates per mailing address.

Total cost after rebate is $9.99 + tax each! The Radio Shack item # is 21-1847. The rebate link is at Motorola is http://commerce.motorola.com/consumer/QWhtml/2way_cat.html

Not all the stores have them! You may have to call around.

Pat

[punch1]

That's $9.99 for a new two-way radio and no one is interested?

[bobco]

thanks punch I went and bought 1 , had 2 already but another will come in handy

[Radiohead]

Just went to the Radio Shack webpage, but they are selling them for $69.99 there.

[Walleyer]

Web site won't work. You need to visit a store that still carries them. In the last two days, I bought out my local Radio Shack with the help of neighbors. Got all 16 they had left. So dont try the Fond du Lac, WI store.

[Radiohead]

Evidently it doesn't.

[punch1]

I telephoned my nearest Radio Shack and was able to make the purchase over the phone with a credit card. I just picked them up yesterday. They're a nice unit for the price. I have heard of some say that their local Radio Shack still had them for $69 yet. Just bring the clearance price to their attention and they can confirm this through their computers and give you the correct price. I'm not sure why they're full price on-line yet. It is worth mentioning that this same unit went for $99.99 this past Christmas so $9.99 after rebate is a pretty good deal!

Pat

[RKG]

When I saw your post, I went to my local Radio Shack and picked up 2. Even without the rebate, Which I checked out on the Motorola web site it is a great deal. Five years ago I paid 70 a piece for orginal Talkabout with no display!

[Radiohead]

Just picked up two and printed the rebate off of Motorola's website.

[Hooky]

Anyone have the website where the rebates are?

[jale6666]

is this deal available in canada????

[TrollerMark]

I tried pulling up the rebait on their web page and it wouldn't go to that page. Anyone else having that problem?

[Radiohead]

http://commerce.motorola.com/consumer/QWhtml/pdf/T250.pdf


Its a .pdf file.

[pete/ny]

called our 2 local Radio Shacks today and put 2 of these on hold til next week. I printed up the Motorola rebatew form and after reading it it says---------Mail in ORIGINAL REBATE CERTIFICATE-not a photocopied one. at the end it also says in bold letters---PHOTOCOPIES NOT ACCEPTED. Does anyone that bought these radios get these ORIGINAL REBATE CERTIFICATES from RADIO SHACK or how else do you apply for the rebate if you cannot use the copied ones off the Motorola website? Thanks

[punch1]

Pete and anyone else, I too noticed that the rebate says to mail in the original and so I called Motorola to confirm that the one printed from their web page would work and I was assured it would as long as you send in the original print from the web page and not a photo copy. Make sense? Vheck for yourselves by calling Motorola in the US 1-800-353-2729 or in Canada at 1-800-461-4575.


As to the person having trouble opening the page you can either try from another computer or download and install Adobe Acrobat Reader. This program is necessary to view .pdf files. I had Adobe 5.0 but had to download the latest one (5.5) to get it to work. Try www.adobe.com for the install.

Finally you will notice that the print out is quite small but rest assured they said that was what to send in.

Pat

[lobo1]

Thanks for the tip - bought all of them at my local store (Midland -MI). They will make great gifts etc.

No problem printing out the rebate form - hopefully they accept it.

lobo

[JasonMN]

Thanks punch! I got some at my local store...

[mr ducks]

I tried 4 different shacks and all of them basically told me I was crazy! Heck of a deal and if anyone knows where I can get some would appreciated the tip!!
Thanks

[Kdog]

Punch,
Thanks for the info!!! I went to my Radio Shack and bought 6 and will keep 2 for myself and pass the saveings onto some guys from my walleye club or work and neighbors.Printed out the rebate and sent it in.Hard to pass up deals like that.Thanks again,Kdog(KeithWalters)

[Wiley Walleye]

Just wanted to say thanks for the info. Radio Shack in Fort Wayne, IN had plently. I bought 4. Ive been looking at these for 100 uses but always found other fishing stuff to buy. This deal was too good.
Thanks again
Joe

[gpbrown]

Thanks Punch,
I picked up two today at my local 'Shack in Akron. They had five left. Printed off the rebate from your link...hope it works.
gb

[towman]

Yes Rebate form says offer good to US and Canadian Residents

[Radiohead]

What color choice is everyone getting when they are buying these radios?

[McFish]

Just picked up the last 2 in Great Falls, what a deal, thanks for the info.

[water_wolf]

Went to the Radio Shack in Batavia NY to get in on this deal. Even though I have a couple of Audiovox 5 mi. range radios. Figure can't pass on a deal this great. They had the radio in stock marked down from 69.00 to 29.00. When I asked them about the rebate they all looked at me like I was touching myself. 1 guy said he would look into it but he knew of no rebate....lol figures. I also told him to check out this thread and gave him site addy.


Rich Ferguson

[Suzuki]

Got mine. Thanks alot!

[JasonMN]

My only choice was chrome...

[DubuqueEYE]

Thank you sir. Consider Dubuque completely sold out as well.

[phidelt157]

Picking up mine this afternoon...thanks alot. It's amazing what a little networking can do, eh?


157

[Pitts]

The Radio Shack in Rosemount MN had no clue there was a rebate either.
I reserver all 3 at that location and reserved 11 radios at the Apple Valley Radio Shack all of us at work are getting them.
The crew says thanks man.


Pitts

[CI_Guy]

You must have called A.V. Radio Shack right after I left. They sold me the 1 on the rack and found a box of 12 in back to get a second 1 for me.
Pat K

[RKG]

Thanks Punch, bought 2 to back up the 2 I already have!

[Hooky]

Can't seem to get the rebate on the screen . Anyone help me with this?

[Troller Mark]

Since I was unable to bring up rebait through the web site I called Motorola, they fax'd me a copy, however the print didn't come out good, what are all the things you are to send in with your rebait, ie...sales reciept, cpu tag from package,?

[HAMMER TO THE RESCUE]

http://commerce.motorola.com/consumer/QWhtml/pdf/T250.pdf

[HAMMER TO THE RESCUE]

http://commerce.motorola.com/consumer/QWhtml/pdf/T250.pdf
http://commerce.motorola.com/consumer/QWhtml/pdf/T250.pdf
http://commerce.motorola.com/consumer/QWhtml/pdf/T250.pdf

HERE YOU GO........

[punch1]

Troller Mark

You are to send in the following:
1) Original copy of the rebate that you filled out.
2) Your original receipt with the price of the units circled.
3) Proof of purchase from each unit. In this case cut out of the model number located in the lower right hand corner of the front cardboard of each unit and send those along with the above items.

As for the question of being able to get to the page with the rebate, it is a .pdf file and you need Adobe Acrobat reader to view and print it. I had the Acrobat 5.o and it still didn't work but once I upgraded to the 5.05, i hadno problems. It's all free at www.adobe.com.

Pat

[Atomic Eye]

Does anyone who purchased one know if they're waterproof?

Atomic Eye (New Mexico) -- "Gone Fission!" ~~~<}}}:>

[Pitts]

They are not water proof. I do not think any of the personals are waterproof.
Even our 2000$ motorolas at work which are like a police radio are not water proof. They are intrinsically safe but not water proof.

Hope this helps.


Pitts

[RickK]

Thanks Pat,..I picked up 6 of em,..I already had a pair of the 2 mile ones and last year I got a pair of the 5 mile ones. I think you get about half that range in both in most areas,..VERY optimum conditions you prob can get those ranges but its a great deal for some uses,..a mile or two on a lake is a pretty good distance to contact friends or network,...I'm going to donate these to a Ecological center in Mexico that does some really good work in trying to preserve turtles,..your advice might save a few of these gentle giants. Thanks again.

[Big K]

Picked up some this morning at the Radio Shack in Valley Fair Mall in Appleton. He still had a fair number of them left. Phone # 920-733-8650.

Big K

[ufda]

Got mine. Thanks man. Had to go to a second store for the second one as the first store only had one and one out of the box and you need parts of the box for the rebate!!!
thanks again,

[Mike M (Sask)]

I see the rebate applies in Canada but does anyone know if the sale itself applies in Canada?

Thanks
Mike M (Sask)

[Tom Moe]

If anyone is having trouble finding the MOTOROLA 2-way radios now, RADIO SHACK in Duluth, Minn., has 22 left. Ask for Stephanie: 218-727-2916. She will mail them to you if you ask her to.

[205]

Thanx Punch1! I picked up 5 in Moundsville WV this afternoon. Wanted 6, but 5 was all they had. Clerk said there was a bunch of them in a store in Youngstown Ohio, if anyone is interested. That Radio Shack Item # again is 21-1847-Talkabout T289

[mr ducks]

Thanks for the Number. I called and purchased 6 of them today from your store!!!

[phidelt157]

Are you supposed to just cut out the "Model T289" on the front cover and send that in with the other stuff? Is that what the rebate is asking for?

[Dave in Mpls]

Has anybody actually used the T289? I realize it's hard to go wrong for $9.99, but was curious what general thoughts were in regard to the radio.

Regards

[JasonMN]

Hey Dave,

Me and another guy at work bought some and have given them a brief test. They seem to work really well! I tested them in a heavily developed residential area. One guy inside and I made it about 6-8 blocks before deciding I was getting too much exercise..at which point reception was load and clear. The guy at work says his kids talk to their pals from their bedroom's...which are only 4 blocks apart. Not great tests I realize but it is all I can offer. I figure once I get em on the open water they will indeed make the 2 mile range. I am curious as to why they would even be $29.99? I know when I bought mine at Radio Shack they guy said he isn't making any money at $29.99 and that price is meant to lure buyers in and they make their money selling you the rechargable batteries or Motorola battery pack for it. He wasn't even aware of the rebate. So after limited use there is nothing that stands out as the reason they can be purchased for $9.99.

HTH

[Dave in Mpls]

Thanks for the feedback, Jason.

Heck, I'll try anything once!

Regards

[punch1]

phidelt157,

Yes, cut that out and include it with the ORIGINAL rebate slip as well as the original receipt with the price circled. That's it!

Pat

[Big Sky]

Just picked up 6 here in Milwaukee, WI. Saw this post awhile ago and since I have 4 already didn't pay much attention to it. More I thought about it, the $10 price was too good to pass up especially for gifts and the kids. Most stores here are sold out, but thanks for bringing this to our attention.

[Pitts]

Dave I picked up 3 extra if you don't find any let me know.
They work just like any other personal radios and have quite good range. I have 2 fr50's and they are compatable and sound loud and clear.


Pitts

[Mike(Co)]

Picked up four just for the heck of it. They worked great reached about a mile and a half in town, sound clear. Thanks for the tip lets keep networking for more good buys!

Mike

[Atomic Eye]

Since there aren't many of us on WC central from New Mexico, there are plenty of them in the Radio Shack Company Stores. Private franchises refuse to honor the $29.99 price since they pay ~$37 to buy them. So, this is a very good deal.

Now, where's a similar deal on a Lund 2025 ProV?

Atomic Eye (New Mexico) -- "Gone Fission!" ~~~<}}}:>

[Last Boat Off]

You guys are great. I have saved thousands of dollars over the past 2-3 years as a result of your help, first by always buying the right piece of equipment the first time, second by avoiding mistakes made by others and learning from their own experiences, and finally on deals like this. I have been helped by both registered and non-registered posters alike. You know what, I would even pay a yearly subscription fee for WC, it is that valuable to me. THANKS for helping me again.

I just bought 6 of these nice radios for the price of what one was last month, with change to spare, enough for each hunter of my hunting group. Radio Shack was shipping a box of whatever was not sold there tonight to their Fondulac store for a waiting list they have there, so if you are waiting you may be in luck soon. I got the rebate form downloaded ok with your help, and even confirmed with Motorola that yes they will take it. Hey Pat, thanks for starting this thread. I hope more of you can get in on this before it is to late. At the end someone should count up how many radios actually got bought as a result of this post.

[MBI]

Had a lengthy talk with the Motorola people and they said they are selling these to clear them out. Accesories for the units are limited to non existant. They no longer make the rechargable NIMH for these so I went to Radio Shack and purchased the Radio Shack NIMH AA batteries and charger package. Pricey, but the idling length time on the units surpassed 24 hrs. The AA batteries can be used for other needs as well. Motorola also said they want the sticker with code and model number attached to the clear plastic casing needs to be cut out and sent back with the downloaded rebate coupon and receipt. Rebate limited to six units allowed per address. All in all, this is one great deal.

[punch1]

MBI,

What puzzles me is that over the telephone they are telling you that they want the "sticker with code and model number attached to the clear plastic casing" included with the other items when submitting the rebate. The problem I have is that the original rebate makes no mention of including that. I, as I'm sure many others also, have already sent in the rebate. I suspect they will honor it as it still conforms to their original requirement.

Did the person you talked to offer any reasoning for having to include that when it was not mentioned on the rebate slip? Please let us know.

Pat

[MBI]

I'm guessing the reason why they want you to send back the sticker attached to clear plastic is that it is the best reference for the model number and tracking each specific unit sold by bar code. If you call today, you may get a different person and a different answer for what they need. Hope this helps.

[phidelt157]

I just hope they don't pull the ol' "rebate denied" b.s.

Has anyone got their rebate back yet?

[Ferny]

Hey Dave, I have the FR50's were $89 for 2 a couple years ago which look like lower model than these.
They work great I don't think I have ever gotten a 2 mile range out of them but have never checked. I couldn't talk to people with Cobra's on the water at about .5 -.75 miles as soon as they went around a point. That could be their fault though. You can't go wrong with Motorola, they make some quality units! Some of the cheap noname brands do have some nice features I don't like FM/Weather band radio
also.

They work great for long multi vehicle trips also.

Later,

Ferny.

[Ron]

Bass pro Shops has the same radio at $29.99!!!!

[Western Basin Bob]

Last I checked, $29.99 is more than $9.99. You doin' some sorta new math?

[Radiohead]

That's 9.99 after rebate. Radio Shack is also selling for $29.99 and I think that's what he is meaning.

[andyeye]

I called Motorola and the rebate form you print out is acceptable to them I'm on my way to get my radios now. Thanks for the heads up guys!

[fishman]

Just talked to the Duluth store and they had 16 left as of 3 p.m. on
3-15-02. # 218-727-2916

Thanks for the tip as I was having a hard time finding some. They are going to mail mine out today.

[David/MN]

Just picked up my 6!!!

dw

[Bob M.]

thanks, bought 4.

[Reels]

Just got 4, Thanks!

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[TK_551]

They are Water Resistant. There is a difference. You would need the Submersible option for units to be Water Proof and there are only a few product lines that offer that feature.

Tom
#551

[Rapaleye]

Punch, thanks for the heads up. Condsider Eden Prairie, MN empty. I bought 6 and my friend bought 3. I couldn't buy the kiddie walkie talkies at Toys R Us for $10.
I love the internet.
Jim

[IaCraig]

I just got 2 in DesMoines, and I wanted to say thanks and make sure this post gets back to the top in case anyone else had not seen it yet!

IaCraig

[cookie duster]

None in Port Isabel Texas but plenty in Dallas thanks for the tip

[Iatag]

There doesn't seem to be any shortage here in DesMoines. The Easter Bunny just picked up a couple for my two young boys.

I called two stores and they both had ample supplies as of today.

Dad will confiscate them whenever the need arises.

Thanks for the tip!

[reddog]

Sioux Falls Empire store had 16 left when I bought on Wed. and the 41st and Western store had 7 left. I also asked if they had the rebate form, and they looked at me with this incredibly stupid look, so I decided not to push it. He said, Originally $69.99, now $29.99, and you want a rebate too? lol Funny how things go, I posted this on another hunting site, and never got one response. Oh well. Their loss. Thanks Punch.

[Last Boat Off]

I was in Gander Mountain today. They have some of the other Motorola models on sale, not this good though. However they do have the rebate forms for the T289, since the rebate form is for several different models.

[John]

Just in case you're only looking at Radio Shack for these--I was in Bass Pro Shops (Detroit) yesterday. They had 'em for the same sale price of $29.99, and they know about the rebates, too. I already bought 4 at my local Radio Shack last week. Thanks for the original post!

[FISHINNUT]

A FRIEND BOUGHT 3 TODAY AND I PLAN ON PICKING UP 2 ON THURSDAY. THANKS

[ELMO]

This is a good deal. I bought 2 and my son bought 2. Better buy thay kid units for less money.