Cobra PR 2000 GMRS 2-Way Radio

Average customer rating:

cobra pr2000 wx

Better than FRS

GMRS handhelds being sold as FRS radios

cobra pr2000

nice features but....

Cobra PR 2000 GMRS 2-Way Radio

Manufacturer: Cobra
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Energizer E91FP-12 - Battery - AA - alkaline x 12

Product Features:

15 channel GMRS 2-way radio with 38 subcodes per channel

7 FRS and 8 GMRS channels

Up to 5 mile range

10 NOAA weather channels

Features include illuminated LCD, alert for incoming calls, channel saver

ASIN: B00005A9XH

Amazon.com Product Description

The Cobra PR2000WX two-way GMRS radio has a range of up to five miles (depending on terrain) and a wide variety of features including 15 two-way channels with 38 subcodes and 10 weather channels. Channels 1 to 7 share the Family Radio Service (FRS) frequencies, while channels 8 through 15 operate on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies. It is switchable to give you a full 2 watts of effective radiated power for GMRS use.

The compact Cobra PR2000WX includes 10 NOAA weather channels for full coverage of all government-operated NOAA weather broadcasts. The emergency weather alert provides alert tones for nearby threatening weather. And in rainy conditions, the Cobra PR2000WX will have no problem as it is water resistant.

The Cobra's high/low RF power output reduces power consumption by up to 75 percent to extend battery life. Other features include VOX for hands-free operation, a call alert feature, a belt clip, a soft-grip cabinet, and a detachable antenna allowing for the use of a mobile antenna. It also has a speaker/microphone jack for optional earphones and speaker microphones.

The Cobra PR2000WX uses six AA batteries (not included). It comes with a two-year limited warranty.

Important note to customers: A $45 FCC license is required to use a GMRS radio. One license covers the entire family.

Customer Reviews:

cobra pr2000 wx.......2002-02-23

I just recently purchased a pair of these radios and I have to say that these are the best that I've tried to date. I've tried the cobra 900 series gmrs , a few of the motorola radios,and have a set of audiovox frs radios. The pr2000 wx ... is great. The distance is the best I've seen. At least 3 times the average frs.I use them when riding my motorcycle with an after marked headset and the clarity is good.The best for your money. ...

Better than FRS.......2001-12-27

In dealing with FRS (family radio services) radios, this has any of them beat hands down. I've owned four Motorola Talkabout FRS radios and found that in a high user environment there is too much interference from other users. I use these radios in a wet and cold environment where the temp. reaches the teens. These radio's perform with no variation of the signal. Yes they are battery dependent but in a 4 to 6 hour stint I've found that keeping them charged works fine. So keep the battery charged and you should get the range they advertise and get an ear piece so you don't have to have to volume on high...

GMRS handhelds being sold as FRS radios.......2001-12-19

This Christmas season, I have noticed small
GMRS handhelds being sold as"family radios"
at mass-merchandise stores. Wal-Mart, Target, BJ's Wholesale
Club, Best Buy, and others are now selling these radios.

Audiovox started this trend with the GMRS-1525, and has now been joined by the
likes of Midland, Uniden, and others. Sold in blister packs, often in pairs.
They look, smell, and taste like FRS radios, but with a big difference:

On the packaging, much is made of "4-mile range" and "2 watts of power."
Little or no mention is made of the FCC license which is required to transmit
with these radios.

Apparently, these are becoming quite popular as the "next generation of family
radios." A quick check of GMRS frequencies on the scanner revealed lots of
children, call tones, and roger beeps. Just like the FRS frequencies.

What are your thoughts on the manner in which these radios are being marketed?

Legal?

Ethical?

cobra pr2000.......2001-11-26

(...) Yes the radios do use gmrs and gmrs intersticial frequencys but the radio doesn't automatically switch power when you change from gmrs to frs. You have to do it manually. You can run 2watts on channels 1-7 or 8-15. Now some gmrs/frs radios do change the power output when changing between gmrs and frs but not the cobra gmrs radios. Channels 1-7 are frequencys that are called gmrs intersticial frequencys(frequencys that are shared with frs). These channels can be use by gmrs or frs users and the max power that can be used on these channels is 5watts(gmrs licenses only). This is because they are shared with the frs channel. The remaining 8 channels in the gmrs range can have more power used since it is used only by gmrs users. (...) You have to go into the fuction option to change from low to high power. Now as far as the range. The range you see on the package is line of sight range only(no obstructions). That means if one person is on one side of an open field that is five miles wide and the other is on the other side they can transmit 5miles apart. Now in real life where there is obsticals in the way like trees, buildings, and hills you should expect around 1 to 1.5 miles consistantly. Thats with any 2watt uhf radio. Now in some cases manufactures in order to keep costs down use cheap antennas, since these radios have a standard smt antenna mount on the radio you have the option of trying different smt uhf antennas. With a two way handheld radio the antenna is the biggest factor effecting the range. I'm not sure yet on how good the cobra antenna is but I'm going to do some testing to see. By its looks it doesn't look to efficiant.

nice features but...........2001-08-23

Great features for the price (especially on sale and with a nice rebate)! But the range is a far cry from the advertising claims. I'm sure its better than FRS, but even on high power (gmrs) I only get 1 to 1.5 miles consistantly. No where near the claimed 5 possible. I assume that is typical however. So again the features of this unit or great for the price.

Product Description

Measuring only 3.3" x 2.7" x 1.7" the new Pocket DV3100 captures your life's moments in the palm of your hand. Featuring a 4-in-1 design, the DV3100 functions as a Digital Video Recorder, Digital Voice Recorder, a High Resolution 3.1 mega-pixel Digital Camera, or even hook it to your PC to be used as a webcam! It offers a 1.5" Color TFT LCD Display, and if the 32 MB of built in memory isn't enough, you can add up to a 512 MB CF card. Upload images and video to your PC via the USB cable. You can even playback video on your TV or VCR.

Customer Reviews:

Best deal for digital camera.......2004-07-02

I just bought the Aiptek DV3100 and I must say that comparing the quality and features to numerous other digital cameras, this one is equivalent to cameras that cost around $300, not only because it's 3.1 mega pixels. I've owned several digital cameras in the past that have gotten broken, lost, or stolen. I didn't want to fork out several hundred dollars yet again for a camera that might get broken, lost, or stolen. In fact, the quality on this one is better than several digital cameras I've had in the past that cost quite a bit more.

Now, this is a "camcorder", but if you buy it just for the digital camera use, you are way ahead. The camcorder isn't bad, but if you're looking for a digital camcorder, I would spend the extra money and buy a nice one. If you're looking for a basic digital camera that you can point and shoot and take great quality pictures, this is the one. It is extremely lightweight and small and can fit in most pockets.

The one downside is that there is no flash. This is a pain because it limits your picture taking to when there is good lighting, but even if the picture turns out too dark, you can always photoshop it.

I scored it so high because this was what I was looking for at a cheaper price range than I was expecting to go. I didn't give it a perfect because of the flash and because of the camcorder quality being less than 100%.

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mfr: Lenmar L 1.5 W 4.5 H 8.0

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8X Lacie Pslim DVD+/-rw Fw Toast Titanium V2

Manufacturer: Lacie
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Mac Drives | DVD±RW | DVD Recordable Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
Product Features:

Includes FireWire/IEEE 1394 6-to 6-pin certified cable, LaCie DVD Utilities CD

DVD speeds (Write, Rewrite, Read) - DVD-RW - 8x6x8x; DVD+RW - 8x8x8x; DVD+R DL - 4x

CD speeds (Write, Rewrite, Read) - CD-R - 24x; CD-RW - 20x; CD-ROM - 24x

Writing Methods - DVD-R - Disc-at-Once, Incremental recording, Multi-border recording DVD-RW - Restricted Overwriting CD-R/RW - Disc-at-Once, Track-at-Once, Session-at-Once, Packet Writing

System Requirements - Pentium III 500MHz processor or greater; Apple PowerMac G4 500MHz processor or greater 128MB RAM (256MB RAM recommended) / Double Layer recording - PC - Windows 2000 or XP / Macintosh - 10.2.3 or later including Tiger 10.4

ASIN: B000ANOYFE

Product Description

LaCie 8x Slim DVD+-RW, Design by F.A. Porsche - With up to 8.5GB of space on a single-sided DVD disc, you can save up to 16 hours of VHS video, 4 hours of high-quality DVD video or up to 8.5GB of important data. Exclusively available with Toast 6.0 Titanium, the newest and fastest version of Roxio's CD/DVD burning software, this recording solution helps you achieve even more on your Mac with data, music, photos and video. The LaCie Slim DVD+-RW Drive quickly burns at 8x speeds in DVD-R and DVD+R formats when using the powerful FireWire bus. Large-capacity, double layer DVD media is also ideal for backing up systems or saving thousands of MP3s. Bundled Software - Toast 6.0 Titanium (Full version) / No PC software included Buffer 2 MB Access Time DVD - 160 ms / CD - 130 ms Unit Dimensions (WxHxD) 135x20x162 mm / 5.2x.75x6.3 inch LaCie 1-Year Limited Warranty

Average customer rating:

8x PSlim DVD+RW FW Toast 7

Manufacturer: Lacie
ProductGroup: CE

LaCie

ASIN: B000JMHUY8

Product Description

LaCie offers 8X PSlim DVD+/-RW FW TOAST 7 TITANIUM

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15TFT LCD 1024X76816MS400:1 Slimblack

Manufacturer: AOC International
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

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AOC s LM560 is a 15" TFT Active Matrix LCD, Black cabinet with a Diagonal Hard Coating, anti-glare s

ASIN: B000AAZQRW

Product Description

Perfect for individuals who need to conserve space, the AOC LM560 is the appropriate choice. Measuring only 13-inches high by 13-inches wide, it's the ultimate space saver. The contrast ratio on this 15-inch is 400:1, still offering premium level image quality. This efficient monitor excels where it's supposed to; price and size both are minuscule.

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Looking for a quality large 19-inch monitor for general business or home applications? Look no further. The Proview PS Series is a value-priced monitor that is ideal for mainstream home, business or educational use. This display features a 17.9-inch viewing area flat square screen with anti-glare/static coating for sharp images and bright colors. OnScreen Display controls provide digital controlling of screen attributes to enhance productivity. The PS Series is Plug and Play, it meets strict MPR-II safe emission level requirements, and its power management functions comply with Energy Star guidelines.

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480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i signal compatibility 16:9 aspect ratio advanced anti-glare treatment eliminates image distortion and reflection Composite, component, S-video, analog RGB and DVI/HDCP video inputs Multiple image controls, picture-in-picture, split screen, and parental controls External RS-232C control interface Computer connectivity: VGA (expanded), SVGA (native), XGA (expanded), wide XGA (expanded), SXGA (compressed) Dimensions: 64.0000 x 16.5000 x 42.0000

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AIT-2 520GB INT TDKIT UWSCSI AUTOLDR 4 CART

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This DVD disc is a special recordable and rewriteable DVD-RAM disc, designed specifically for use in a DVD camcorder. It differs in size from standard DVDs, it's about 3" in diameter instead of 5". It will play, however, in many (currently available) DVD players. Playback on most DVD Video Players Records Approximately 1 Hour of MPEG2 Video or 10,000 JPEG Stills Package of one 8cm DVD

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Each Radian Ink Jet cartridge is put through a rigid quality process that includes pressure testing and print performance testing on every Radian cartridge. This process insures that each cartridge perform equal to or better than the original OEM cartridge and provides crisp, clean printing.

Average customer rating:

Broken after only 8 months!

nice phone

No big improvement

Advertised as wrong product

Great phone

AT&T 5840 5.8 GHz DSS Expandable Cordless Speakerphone with Digital Answering System

Manufacturer: AT&T
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

Discwasher 1115P CD Laser Lens Cleaner, Dry type

AT&T 90800 Mini Headset

QUAD-PORT FAST ENET PCI

AT&T 5800 Accessory Handset for 5800 Series Phones

Sprint 89011 Line Cord, Ivory (15 feet)

Product Features:

5.8 GHz digital spread spectrum frequency-hopping technology

Expandable to 6 handsets

Digital answering system with 3 mailboxes

Speakerphones in both handset and base

Caller ID/call waiting; Sound Select for customized audio

ASIN: B00006LLHW
Release Date: 2002-10-25

Product Description

Advanced American Telephones designs and produces the telephone products that millions of people enjoy every day. AT&T's voice quality, product selection, and reliability make these telephone products your best choice. They reflect a long and distinguished history of product excellence dating back over 100 years. Today, the company's product line is one of the most extensive in the industry, including corded and cordless phones, answering systems, and phone-related accessories. AT&T cordless telephones are perfect for a person who wants mobility and flexibility while making calls.PRODUCT FEATURES:New 5.8GHz DSS technology;Digital Spread Spectrum Frequency Hopping technology;Sound select;Cordless handset and base speakerphone;Handset vibrating ringer;Analog and digital clock displays;50 name / number directory;Intercom / conferencing / call transfer;Lighted keypad.

Amazon.com Product Description

This innovative cordless telephone from AT&T operates on the powerful 5.8 GHz frequency. Its classic design provides comfort and ease of use along with advanced features, including a three-mailbox digital answering system, adjustable sound settings, the ability to run up to six handsets (one included, five optional) with only one jack, and speakerphones in both the handset and base.

The dual-band (5.8 GHz/2.4 GHz) design allows the base unit to transmit with more power in the 5.8 GHz frequency band and with greater efficiency at 2.4 GHz. The phone's true duplex transmission keeps the incoming and outgoing signals from interfering with each other.

The LCDs on both the base station and the handset provide caller ID/call waiting information (provided you have a subscription to caller ID service through your local phone company). The 5840's expandability with up to five additional handsets eliminates the need to hard-wire multiple extensions throughout the home. One phone jack and one power outlet are all you need to connect the 5840 base station and handset, while each additional AT&T 5800 handset requires only a power outlet for its compact charger/cradle. Calls can be transferred from one handset to another.

The 5840's enhanced audio technology derives from advances in acoustic design that have improved the frequency response relative to conventional cordless phones. The Sound-Select feature offers four different audio settings: bass, mid, treble, and natural.

The handset receiver lights up with incoming calls and can also be set to vibrate. It stores 50 names and numbers and works with your caller ID service to remember the last 50 callers. A spare-battery charging system enables the telephone to work even in a power outage. Choose from eight ringer melodies. Use AT&T replacement battery 2401.

What's in the Box
Base unit, handset, battery, AC power supply/charger, telephone line cord, instructions, warranty information

Note: The AT&T 5840 is no longer being manufactured. You may want to consider purchasing the newer AT&T E5860 instead.

Customer Reviews:

Broken after only 8 months!.......2007-05-05

This was a fairly good phone for the first 8 months we owned it.

Clarity was exceptionally good.

We wish the volume was better - expecially with a headset plugged in. Because of my job I have my hearing tested anually by the department of defense and know that the problem is indeed with the phone and not me.

The phone now does not work reliably. The headset intermittently shuts down mid-call without warning. We often get beeps with an "AT&T G24" advisory flashing in the display along with a flashing blue light - it would seem that the handset now has problems communicating with the base. Pretty dissapointing for a product that was and still is so expensive!

nice phone.......2007-01-26

it is a nice phone for what use it for..i have 3 ext. phones to go with it..it works all around my property, with no problems

No big improvement.......2006-11-10

We bought this phone to replace a staticky earlier model. It behaved just as badly in the same outlet as the earlier one, so we moved it to another room where it's fairly static-free. In other respects, it is an improvement: more features, and the sound is noticeably better. But it is still as vulnerable to static in certain settings as the old one.

Advertised as wrong product.......2006-08-25

This phone was advertised as a 3 line phone--I checked and re-checked tht listing on the description when purchasing---and now that I want to return it, I get NO RESPONSE from Eek Technology whom it was purchased from.
*POORLY LISTED
* NO CUSTOMER SERVICE ON A RETURN
* WON'T DO THIS AGAIN!!!

Great phone.......2006-07-21

This phone is a great buy. I bought mine three years ago and it still works fine - I find none of the problems other people have mentioned. It is true that the battery eventually needs to be replaced, but that is always the case with any phone battery.
I easily have replaced my battery only once, and the phone continues to work fine. The reception is good, and the range is more than adequate for any household. Also, the phone is of solid construction, I have dropped it several times over the years and it still works fine. I think this is one of the best phones out there. Other people have made some complaints, but mostly it is apparent that they just didn't know how to properly use the phone.

AT&T 5840 5.8 GHz DSS Expandable Cordless Speakerphone with Digital Answering System

Average customer rating:

Best AT&T Phone We've Had!
Time-tested basic system

AT&T 5840 5.8 GHz DSS Expandable Cordless Speakerphone with Digital Answering System

Manufacturer: AT&T
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics

AT&T | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
Product Features:

5.8 GHz digital spread spectrum frequency-hopping technology
Expandable to 6 handsets
Digital answering system with 3 mailboxes
Speakerphones in both handset and base
Caller ID/call waiting; Sound Select for customized audio

ASIN: B0007KMZ10
Release Date: 2002-10-25

Product Description

Offers superior performance and quality, and an amazing array of useful features and benefits. Topping the list of inventive attributes is Talking Caller ID, which allows you to hear the name or number of incoming callers. Another useful feature is the di

Customer Reviews:

Best AT&T Phone We've Had! .......2006-11-03

We moved to a new state and not knowing what serviceswere available, we ordered the phone/answering machine. We use the phone/answering machine every day. This is absolutely the best product from AT&T we've ever had. We would purchase another one if needed.

Time-tested basic system.......2006-07-20

This is my second purchase of an AT&T 5840. The first was three years ago.
Price comparison caution: Some pkgs include only one handset, others have 4 handsets and extra chargers.
Pros: Easy and intuitive to use; durable handsets have survived dropping on hard floors; does not interfere with my wireless computer network; good range, no dead spots in house or yard; recharchable batteries have lasted over 3 years and are still strong; base unit battery is interchangeable with handset batteries;
Cons: Base unit speaker damaged by playing volume too loud; handsets are too large to fit in your pocket, but belt clip is good; handset memory is lost when battery is completely discharged, but beeps before going dead; less than 50 possible remote access codes

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