This is Motorola's first front-panel programmable portable radio that we are aware of. The JT appears to be targeted at communications technicians, or possibly OES, SAR or Fire personnel who require programming flexibility.
Minimal distortion is detected even at the highest setting.
Programmable button flexibility is limited, and at least one firmware design flaw exists. Its construction and durability is second to none, and the unit is splash proof. The radio is limited to 16-channels. If your radio network uses cross-coding, you must assign talkaround to one of the 16 channel positions, using up valuable channel space. The JT's squelch circuit is - well, just horrible.