HOW FAR CAN I TALK?  
The secret law of the radio universe is that the distance you talk out-of-doors is essentially the same.  It is independent of who made the radio, how much you paid for it or even its power...rather it is determined by three things and three things alone: antenna height, antenna height, and antenna height!  Theoretically If you are holding your walky at an altitude of 5'5"  standing on an absolutely flat lake-bed and someone is doing likewise you will overcome the curvature of the earth at 5 miles and begin to talk to one another...in practice modern radios are good for a mile or more out in the open on average terrain.

REPEATERS EXTEND TALK RANGE
A repeater is an artificially high antenna.  The higher the antenna, the farther the user will talk.

WHAT IS THE WARRANTY? Depending on model Motorola radios carry a one-year or two-year warranty. Moreover a warranty extension to 3 or 4 years is available on most models for an extended warranty surcharge.  (This is not insurance the user is responsible for casualty incidents.) Simply return the defective product to Warehouse Radio, 3038 State St. Columbus IN 47201 for replacement.

WHAT LICENSING IS REQUIRED IN THE US?  With the small exception of the 5 MURS low power VHF only channels and a "related family"  GMRS UHF service, all business radios in the US require proper FCC licensing.   The paperwork is technical and can be time-consuming therefore many users have retained third-party application preparation help.  The cost is typically  c. $470 for a 10 yr license for an unlimited number of radios at one location.  Multi store operators may be able to license up to 6 stores in a "region" for a reduced rate.  Call for details.

 National License Worksheet. National License is a recommended professional US licensing provider.

The License Ladies 
National License Service
 (317) 849-5866

Every country regulates the use of the airwaves ("R.F.Spectrum.") with its own governmental entity.  In the USA it is the Federal Communication Commission. In Canada it is  Industry Canada . In England Ofcom is  responsible for the allocation, maintenance and supervision of the UK Radio Spectrum

Do not forget to specify local voltages available from the mains (often 220v) and the plug pattern (i.e. European or U.K.)  needed for portable recharging equipment.