Product Description
Cobra Electronics is a leading global manufacturer of mobile communications products for consumers, having attained a leadership position in every market in which it currently does business. Cobra has a track record of designing innovative and award-winning products.PRODUCT FEATURES:Range up to 18-mile range;22 channels;2662 private channels;10 channel NOAA weather radio;Vibralert (silent paging);VOX (hands-free operation);10-channel memory;Scan (channels/private codes/memory);Battery/power saver;Roger beep (selectable on/off);Key lock;Selectable hi/low power (in GMRS);Ultra compact lithium 10N battery technology;Two-port desktop charger included.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Cobra Li4900-2WXVP MicroTalk GMRS/FRS 2-Way Radios make it easy to stay in touch with someone, wherever you may go. This rugged pair of radios is an outdoorsman's best friend, with plenty of range, features, and power to make sure that you don't get separated from the rest of your party in any terrain.
The Li4900-2WXVP MicroTalk radios use the UHF/FM band for ultra-clear, long-distance reception with an extended range capability that reaches up to 18 miles, depending upon the terrain. These units feature an illuminated LCD display that is easily visible at a glance even at night, 10 separate call alerts to differentiate between incoming callers, and an on/off selectable roger-beep tone that indicates the completion of other transmissions so you know when it is ok to talk. These radios also feature an auto squelch with a selectable maximum range extender that overrides the auto squelch for longest-possible reception, a keystroke tone signal that confirms key activation, and a patented VibrAlert for silent incoming calls in noisy or all-quiet environments. Additionally, the Li4900-2WXVP radios include 10 NOAA channels for full coverage of all government operated NOAA weather broadcasts, a scan function to locate conversations in progress, and a 10-channel memory for programming favorite channels or channel/privacy code combinations for easy retrieval.
The Cobra Li4900-2WXVP radios provide seven GMRS/FRS, seven FRS and eight GMRS channels for a total of 22 channels, all of which are easily accessed via the front panel's push buttons. When combined with the units' 121 privacy codes, users have a choice of up to 2,662 sub-channels to ensure privacy. These radios are built with a unique circuit that automatically switches to battery-saver mode if there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, thereby extending the battery life, and let you choose between High and Low power settings (GMRS only) to either maximize range or further extend your battery life. What's more, they come with a belt clip to secure your radios while you are on the go, and include a key lock that eliminates accidental channel changes. For added convenience, these MicroTalk radios include a VOX function with five selectable levels of sensitivity, which will detect the user's voice and transmit without the need to press any buttons, freeing your hands for other tasks.
The Li4900-2WXVPs each run on a rechargeable, lithium-ion battery, and come with a two-port desktop charger that allows you to recharge the batteries in both radios at once. Each radio has a built-in speaker/microphone/charger jack that lets you not only recharge batteries while in the unit, but use earphone speaker/microphone combinations for hands-free operation. Constructed to be water resistant for improved outdoor reliability, the Cobra Li4900-2WXVP MicroTalk Radios weigh only 3.2 ounces (without batteries), measure 2 x 5.5 x 1.5 inches (W x H x D), and are backed by a manufacturer's one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
Two Li4900-2WXVP MicroTalk radios, two-port desktop charger, two rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, user's guide and warranty information.
Customer Reviews:
A toy all 40 - 60 year old kids can enjoy.......2007-08-18
It's a four star rating for the simple reason that I have not yet come across a hand held GMRS/FRS radio that can cover even a third of the mileage they are rated for . . .
The GMRS channels require an FCC license on HI power, but their are plenty of low power options where no license is required.
During my research the maximum output power for GMRS is listed at 5 watts for many models on the market. Even at higher power settings, I have had difficulty getting units to work in a two mile area over open water in urban areas.
That being said, the LI4900 is compact, well made and very clear, when you are out and about playing with the other kids.
As I was paddling across the water in search of prey, another kayaker couldn't help but press the button on his radio to declare to the rest of the fleet that he had a "fish on".
It didn't take long for the other 42 to 63 year olds to start chattering back and forth like children playing Army in their backyards. "Over and out" . . ."Rodger" and "You call THAT a fish . . that is so small you couldn't use it for bait" wisecracks echoed across the bay for the better part of a half hour.
For outdoor-person gatherings of two or more, hand held radios keep the communication going and take the fun to a higher level.
This model Cobra radio is an excellent model for these purposes and the NoAA weather channels truly come in handy.
Just keep in mind, a waterproof pouch is needed to protect the product and it cannot deal with even simple submersion. This is the shortcoming of all of these types of radios in my opinion.
FRS/GMRS Radios -What you need to know.......2007-08-05
The Cobra LI 4900 is a great little radio with good output power for GMRS and a tiny size and a great price.
When looking at FRS/GMRS Radios radios ignore the marketing ploys that tell you the range of the radios (12 miles, 18 miles, 22 miles). All of the radios sold to the general public (except high end models- over $100 per individual radio) have the same power output rating- 1/2 a watt for FRS and 2 watts for GMRS. All other things being equal- every radio will have the excact same range. Why do you think that the more expensive the radio the farther a range the manufacturer says it has? Because they want you to THINK a more expensive radio has a farther range so you will buy the more expensive one. But they all have the same power output- meaning they will essentially have the same range. This is all a marketing PLOY to get you to buy a more expensive radio. A more expensive radio may have more features, but if the power output is the same the range will essentially be the same. You can look for the power output on the manufacturer's website, but I have researced this already- almost all models sold to the general public have 1/2 a watt for FRS and 2 watts for GMRS. With the power rating being the same the things that will affect range are antenna size, height of the transmitter, and terrain- usually things you will have little control over. So buy a radio that has the features and size you want and ignore the marketing ploys about the range.
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- About range claims
- RV Trip
- Great Radios
- Good radios
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Cobra LI6000-2 WX VP microTALK/GMRS 2 Way Radio Two Pack with Up to 17 Mile Range
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Product Features:
- 17 Mile range, UHF/FM provides ultra clear long distance reception
- Switchable Hi/Med/Low power output allows you to choose between High Power to maximize range, medium or low power to conserve battery life/Patented VibrAlert provides a silent alert for incoming calls. Ideal for noisy or all quiet environments
- 22 Channels (7 GMRS/FRS, 7 FRS, GMRS) and 38 CTCSS (continuous tone coded squelch system) codes and 83 DCS (digitally coded squelch) codes provide a total of 121 privacy codes.
- 11 channel memory allows the user to program up to 10 channels for easy retrieval/Scan feature allows the user to scan either channels, privacy codes within a channel or the 10 channel memory to locate conversations in progress
- 10 NOAA Channels give full coverage of all government operated NOAA broadcasts/Water resistant improved reliability for indoor/outdoor use/10 Call tones allows the user to differentiate between up to 10 different parties on incoming calls
ASIN: B000ENIYOC |
Product Description
Staying in touch with your family and friends is convenient and easy when using your microTALK radio. Some of the many uses you will discover include communicating with others while hiking, biking, and working, keeping track of family and friends at a crowded public event, checking with travel companions in another car, talking with neighbors, arranging meeting spots with others while shopping at the mall and many others.Secure your microTALK radio while on the go. Carrying your microTALK radio with you is easy when using the belt clip. The belt clip easily attaches to your belt, purse or backpack. Simply squeeze the clip and place it where you prefer.
Customer Reviews:
About range claims.......2007-08-05
When looking at FRS/GMRS Radios radios ignore the marketing ploys that tell you the range of the radios (12 miles, 18 miles, 22 miles). All of the radios sold to the general public (except high end models- over $100 per individual radio) have the same power output rating- 1/2 a watt for FRS and 2 watts for GMRS. All other things being equal- every radio will have the excact same range. Why do you think that the more expensive the radio the farther a range the manufacturer says it has? Because they want you to THINK a more expensive radio has a farther range so you will buy the more expensive one. But they all have the same power output- meaning they will essentially have the same range. This is all a marketing PLOY to get you to buy a more expensive radio. A more expensive radio may have more features, but if the power output is the same the range will essentially be the same. You can look for the power output on the manufacturer's website, but I have researced this already- almost all models sold to the general public have 1/2 a watt for FRS and 2 watts for GMRS. With the power rating being the same the things that will affect range are antenna size, height of the transmitter, and terrain- usually things you will have little control over. So buy a radio that has the features and size you want and ignore the marketing ploys about the range.
RV Trip.......2007-06-28
Eight users on our trip. Allowed all to keep up w/ each other.
Worked better than I expected.
Great Radios.......2007-06-12
i got these and the first thing i wanted to do is test them to see how far they went. I called up my friend who lives about 10mi away and on channel 15 we could hear each other clearly. Remember u Got to be on High power. Go for them. As far as I know with Li-ion batteries they are a must!
Good radios.......2007-06-12
They perform well and are very compact. They work great in line of sight usage, usually you can get upward of 1-2 miles in normal conditions.
i did not expect much!.......2007-05-23
i use them for work. i work at pet food plant with 2 concrete towers and i can communicate efectivly regardles of where i am in the plant. i have 2 sets of this model and a set of the 8 mile radios. when using them together the vibration alert is not active when initiating a call from the 8 mil radio, but does work with6000 model. the batteries on the 6000 last about 20-24 hrsas opposed to the 8 mile radios nicad rechargable batteries get from 7-8 hours only. the speaker on the 8 mile radio is louder than the 6000 model but regardless the unit's are better than the 3 pack motorolas offered at costco, those have a lousy speaker and those belt clips are cheap. yes the range expectation is no where near what is listed on the packages of all these various mfgs, for my application it is great i just hope they can take a beating, we'll see.
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Cobra LI3900-2 DX VP microTALK/GMRS 2 Way Radio Two Pack with Up to 14 Mile Range
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Product Features:
- 14 Mile range, UHF/FM provides ultra clear long distance reception
- Switchable power output allows you to choose between High Power to maximize range or low power to conserve battery life/Patented VibrAlert provides a silent alert for incoming calls. Ideal for noisy or all quiet environments
- 22 Channels (7 GMRS/FRS, 7 FRS, GMRS) and 38 CTCSS (continuous tone coded squelch system) codes and 83 DCS (digitally coded squelch) codes provide a total of 121 privacy codes.
- 10 channel memory allows the user to program up to 10 channels for easy retrieval/Scan feature allows the user to scan either channels, privacy codes within a channel or the 10 channel memory to locate conversations in progress
- Water resistant improved reliability for indoor/outdoor use/10 Call tones allows the user to differentiate between up to 10 different parties on incoming calls
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Product Description
Staying in touch with your family and friends is convenient and easy when using your microTALK radio. Some of the many uses you will discover include: Communicating with others while hiking, biking, and working; keeping track of family and friends at a crowded public event; checking with travel companions in another car; talking with neighbors; arranging meeting spots with others while shopping at the mall.
Customer Reviews:
Nice but falls short.......2007-01-11
Nice little unit but range is more like 5 or 6 miles.
Product Description
microTALK 2-way radio pack/up to 8 mile range/22 channels/38 privacy codes
Amazon.com Product Description
The Cobra PR170-2VP MicroTalk GMRS/FRS 2-Way Radios make it easy to stay in touch with someone, wherever you may go. This rugged pair of radios is an outdoorsman's best friend, with plenty of range, features, and power to make sure that you don't get separated from the rest of your party in any terrain.
The PR170-2VP MicroTalk radios use the UHF/FM band for ultra-clear, long-distance reception with an extended range capability that reaches up to eight miles, depending upon the terrain. These units feature an easy-to-view LCD display that provides the radio's status at a glance, an easily recognizable call alert that notifies you of an incoming call, and a confirmation roger-beep tone that indicates the completion of the other user's transmission so you know when it is ok to talk. These radios also feature an auto squelch that shuts off weak transmissions or unwanted noise due to terrain or range constraints, as well as a keystroke tone signal that confirms key activation.
The Cobra PR170-2VP radios provide seven GMRS/FRS, seven FRS and eight GMRS channels for a total of 22 channels, all of which are easily accessed via the front panel's push buttons. When combined with the units' 38 privacy codes, users have a choice of up to 836 sub-channels to ensure privacy. These radios are built with a unique circuit that automatically switches to battery-saver mode if there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, thereby extending the battery life, and come with a belt clip to secure your MicroTalk while you are on the go.
The PR170-2VPs run on three AAA rechargeable batteries (included) each, and come with an AC wall charger with a handy Y plug that allows you to recharge the batteries in both radios at once. Each radio has a built-in speaker/microphone/charger jack that lets you not only recharge batteries while in the unit, but use earphone speaker/microphone combinations for hands-free operation. The Cobra PR170-2VP MicroTalk Radios weigh only 2.22 ounces (without batteries), measure 2 x 5.02 x 1.54 inches (W x H x D), and are backed by a manufacturer's one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
Two PR170-2VP MicroTalk radios, wall charger with Y plug, six AAA rechargeable batteries, user's guide and warranty information.
Customer Reviews:
8 Miles? What a joke........2007-07-14
These radios are labeled as having an 8 mile distance "under ideal conditions", but what exactly is "ideal"? Do you have to be 8 miles apart in the middle of the ocean (NOTHING in the way)? We can't get these things to work for ONE mile, let alone 8.
I bought an extra set for my brother and his wife, and they have the same exact problem, so it's not just my set. In fact, his set won't even hold a charge for more than 5 minutes.
The golden rule for consumers really holds true here - you get what you pay for! If you want two-way-radios that REALLY work for 8 miles, you'll have to spend the money for a much better set. If you only need them for close proximity, under 1 mile, these will suffice.
**Edit**
So it turns out I got not only one, but THREE bad sets of radios from this seller... upon further inspection, we realized that each of the 6 radios were going dead in a matter of 20 minutes, no matter what batteries we used.
I'm glad Cobra is such a professional and trusted company - after one quick phone call, I was prompted to send the three sets back, and in around 8 business days I received 3 new sets that actually work longer than 20 minutes. It wasn't the radios, it was the seller apparently trying to rid of defective units. 3 different sets of radios that ALL went dead after 20 minutes? Coincidence? I think not. Don't buy from this seller.
Unfortunately, the transmission distance of 8 miles is still a crock, but at least they don't die after 20 minutes.
Wish there'd been more reviews..........2007-06-16
Okay, first question, why so few reviews? You go on to Amazon.com for the most obscure products, like "Ladies Nylon Ant removers," (remove those pesky ants from your Nylons before you dress in the morning ladies) and you'll see 72 reviews from mostly satisfied customers.
This product for some reason only had one other review. Not sure why. I ordered based on that one review. Mistake.
I got my Cobra PR170-2VP Micro Talk GMRS/FRS 2-Way Radios from Amazon in excellent time, very quickly, I thought. I followed the directions to charge up the batteries, and use the product. But for some reason, the sound kept cutting out. I also had problems with functioning radios. I would get about 5 minutes use out of a radio, before the "battery" seemed to stop working. I wasn't sure.
I tried completely new batteries in both radios, and only one consistently worked. Also, the battery indicator never showed "full" so I wasn't even sure if that meant "full battery" or not completely charged, or whatever? Since only one radio was working, it was difficult to tell if it even worked. And how soon before it mysteriously stopped working.
Very poor quality, and I am returning them today. Not recommended. Perhaps I got a bum pair, but like my fellow reviewer from June, I will be also going on vacation soon (to Disneyland) but right now, in June, and I've no time to wait for a refund, or return. I've purchased another pair of Cobra's from Circuit City, which is a step or two up from this model. And they work perfectly!!! And Circuit City even matched this price, as they'e pricing card was incorrectly displayed and they had to lower the price from $50.00. My lucky day.
MC White said: Boo!!!
Compact & Compatible.......2007-06-08
I love these little walkie-talkies! Got a pair of two and got to more coming for our vacation this coming August. Smaller that what you think, but thats not a bad thing. Easy to carry around and has a belt clip for even MORE CONVENIENCE! Ideal for men or women and works great. Rechargable batteries and charger INCLUDED. PS: Amazon and AntOnline are the best for shipping purposes, never had a problem with either on.
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- Good radios with a nice set of features but not perfect.
- Very good, Great Preformance.
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- The ones to buy
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Cobra PR 3800-2 DX VP microTALK/GMRS 2 Way Radio Two Pack with Up to 12 Mile Range
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Product Features:
- 11 Mile range, UHF/FM provides ultra clear long distance reception
- Switchable power output allows you to choose between High Power to maximize range or low power to conserve battery life/22 channels are easily accessed by front panel push buttons/22 channels and 38 privacy codes provide for a total of 836 sub channels
- VOX/The user's voice is detected and the radio transmits without the need to press any buttons, freeing hands for other tasks. Battery saver circuitry/A unique circuit extends the life of the batteries.
- 10 channel memory allows the user to program up to 10 channels for easy retrieval/Scan feature allows the user to scan either channels, privacy codes within a channel or the 10 channel memory to locate conversations in progress
- Water resistant improved reliability for indoor/outdoor use/10 Call tones allows the user to differentiate between up to 10 different parties on incoming calls
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Product Description
Staying in touch with your family and friends is convenient and easy when using your microTALK radio. Some of the many uses you will discover include: Communicating with others while hiking, biking, and working; keeping track of family and friends at a crowded public event; checking with travel companions in another car; talking with neighbors; arranging meeting spots with others while shopping at the mall.
Customer Reviews:
Good radios with a nice set of features but not perfect........2007-05-20
PROS*
COMFORT: They have a good fit and feel solid in my hand - not so small that they feel like a toy and certainly nothing like the old school walkie-talkie.
RECEPTION: The radios are crystal clear and have many channel and privacy options to select from. Reception for NOAA weather radio also works very well. Weather stations are clear if you are within about 50 miles of the transmitter.
BATTERY LIFE: Adequate for normal use. With constant monitoring and moderate transmitting they last a full day with no problem. The base charger is handy if you use the supplied batteries.
AA BATTERIES: One great selling point for me was the option of replacing the AA batteries if it became necessary. I bought these during the Katrina mess and wanted something that I could use regular alkaline batteries in if I had no other options. Believe me when I tell you that when the power goes out for weeks, aside from drinking water, there are few things more precious than a good set of spare batteries. When all other technology becomes useless a good set of batteries may be all that stands between you and news from the outside world, and having spare AA's is a simple swap if needed. For a field or emergency radio this should be a HUGE consideration.
CONS*
RANGE: They claim 12 miles. I suppose you could get 12 miles in the cold vacuum of deep space, but not anywhere near that on earth. The best I've seen was about 2.5 to 3 miles cross country.
WON'T CHARGE HI-CAP BATTERIES: While battery life is adequate for a full day using the supplied nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries, they have a capacity rating of only 1000 milliamp hours (mAh). Most MiMH batteries in the AA size that I've seen have capacity ratings from as low as 1600mAh to as high as 2750mAh. The higher the capacity rating the longer they will operate on a full charge, but don't try charging a higher capacity battery while in the radio because it won't work. With high capacity batteries installed, circuitry in the radio will not engage the charger even if the radios are stone dead. I tried a charger with the same voltage but higher output and it still didn't work. However; you can still use high capacity batteries with the radios as long as they have been fully charged in an external charger. If you own a digital camera or anything else that eats batteries you may already have one. Just check the charger for a label stating it is suitable for charging your type of battery.
MENU: The menu is not very intuitive. You scroll through options that are clear enough at first, but going below the top level of the menu can become confusing if you don't do it often enough to remember the steps. This is a common issue with all portable radios of this type so don't let this get in your way.
NOTE: I used these radios probably 3 times for a total of no more than 14 hours when one of them stopped transmitting. They were out of warranty but I sent Cobra a letter explaining the situation. The radios were in mint condition and have never seen dirt or water. Cobra stepped up and repaired the radio at no cost to me. I did not expect them to honor a warranty repair since the warranty coverage had expired, but they repaired the unit and Fed-X'd it back in less than two week. This is the kind of customer service I will remember when I need another pair of radios.
With the few issues I will still give the radios a high score because of the form, features, clarity, and because Cobra stood behind their product.
Very good, Great Preformance........2007-01-16
These radios work very well. The other model the one the one under this I think its the 3500, has a better screen layout that I liked better. And some of the quality was better on the older model. But with this model I found a better preformance with signal. I pick up more signals and they were clearer on the 3800. So overall this is the best preformance radio. And rechargeable batteries with the stand, you can't beat that.
Excellent.......2007-01-14
Bought in Aug 2006 and tested in several occasions; don't know if really covers the promised 12 miles however surely covers a great distance, with pretty clear sound.
The VOX feature saved our new year's eve party as it made the thing act as a reliable baby monitor.
Pretty light weight and the charging base is really convenient.
The ones to buy.......2007-01-11
These 2 way radios and the low price are hard to beat. They are really nice to have while hunting with my son. They work great and are quick and easy to recharge.
Cobra microTALK / GMRS 2-Way Radios.......2007-01-11
A good price deal; at least 20 percent lower than in major discount stores.
The "up to 12 Mile Range" is a real "caveat emptor", i.e., "buyer beware". This range must have been achieved only under the most optimum conditions; maybe over water or in a flat grain field in Kansas.
In any case, it does serve its purpose. The rechargeable standard AAA-size NiMH batteries are much better than the battery backs.
Product Description
Cobra Electronics is a leading global manufacturer of mobile communications products for consumers, having attained a leadership position in every market in which it currently does business. Cobra has a track record of designing innovative and award-winning products.PRODUCT FEATURES:Ultra-clear long distance reception;Extended range capability provides up to 15 mile range;Choose between High Power to maximize range, or Low Power to conserve battery life;Front panel push buttons provide easy access to all 22 channels;The user's voice is detected and the radio transmits without the need to press any buttons, freeing hands for other tasks;A unique circuit extends the life of the batteries. If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the unit will automatically switch to battery saver mode;Improved reliability for indoor/outdoor use;Key Lock provides keypad security eliminating accidental channel changes;10 call tones allow the user to differentiate between up to 10 different parties on incoming calls;Confirmation tone indicates the completion of the user's transmission, and signals to others it is clear to talk;Auto Squelch automatically shuts off weak transmissions or unwanted noise due to terrain or range constraints;Maximum Range Extender overrides Auto Squelch to provide extended range reception;Illuminated LCD display provides maximum ease of use even at night;Keystroke tone signal confirms key activation;Belt clip secures your microTALK radio while on the go.
Customer Reviews:
Disappointing Range.......2007-07-09
The unit works great as along as you are within about a mile of each other. I really don't know where they the 15 mile range from. We traveled about 1600 miles with two vehicles (one a moving truck). We ended up relying way more on our cell phones because they didn't offer the range we were expecting.
walkie talkie.......2007-04-19
Arrived damaged and seller would not back the product. Amazon stood behind the sale and refunded payment. Beware of certain sellers!
cobra pr 5000 gmrs/frs.......2007-01-10
I am a member of the Community Emergency Response Team.
This radio offers a comfortable range of operation for localized team communications.
Another very important issue in choosing this radio over others is that it offers the flexibility of running on store bought batteries (4 AA batteries each) in the event that its emergency use exceeds the capacity of the rechargeable batteries.
Please note that you must comply with the FCC licensing regulation for use of the GMRS frequencies.
That was a painless internet procedure, and the $85 license is good for 5 years.
Cobra PR 5000.......2007-01-09
I have both Cobra and Motorola 2ways Radios Before. Cobra Features are better than Motorola and the PR 5000 is the best Radio for 15 Miles Rages. I am still in doubt in how to obtain the 15 Miles range it claims.
Jose Quintero
Buen funcionamiento.......2007-01-09
Funcionan Bien, lo unico es que cuando no hay señal se mete mucho ruido, pero el equipo funciona bien.
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Cobra MicroTALK PR3100-2DX GMRS / FRS Two-Way Radio, Pair
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Product Features:
- Push-button access to 7 GMRS/FRS channels, 7 FRS and 8 GMRS channels -- 22 in all
- 38 privacy codes, for a total of 836 private sub-channels when combined with the 22 channels
- Scan open channels, privacy codes or the channels in memory to locate conversations in progress
- VOX voice detection transmits your voice without your pressing a button
- Selectable Roger Beep tone indicates when it's clear for others to talk(can be deactivated)
ASIN: B0001YM05S |
Product Description
COBRA PR-3100/2DX, GMRS/FRS 2-WAY WATER RESISTANT RADIO
Customer Reviews:
Not Same as Cobra Says.......2004-08-26
This unit Does NOT come with
Two 4xAAA NiMH Battery Packs Extended battery life compared to NiCD batteries. Radios can also be used with 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included).
Two Port Desktop Charger Charges supplied NiMH battery packs inside radios. Charger accommodates 2 radios
As the Cobra Web site states that it does.
Average customer rating:
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Cobra PR 250-2 VP microTALK 2/GMRS Way Radio Two Pack with Up to 8 Mile Range
Manufacturer: Cobra
ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:
- 8 Mile range, UHF/FM provides ultra clear long distance reception
- 22 Channels (7 GMRS/FRS, 7 FRS, * GMRS) and 38 privacy codes provide for a total of 836 sub channels when the 38 privacy codes are combined with the 22 channels
- VOX/The user's voice is detected and the radio transmits without the need to press any buttons, freeing hands for other tasks. Battery saver circuitry/A unique circuit extends the life of the batteries.
- Scan feature allows the user to scan either channels, or privacy codes within a channel, to locate conversations in progress/Key lock when activated provides key pad security eliminating accidental channel changes.
- Auto Squelch automatically shuts off weak transmissions or unwanted noise due to terrain or range constraints/Easy to vies LCD display provides the radios status at a glance
ASIN: B0009EI9MI |
Product Description
Staying in touch with your family and friends is convenient and easy when using your microTALK radio. Some of the many uses you will discover include: Communicating with others while hiking, biking, and working; keeping track of family and friends at a crowded public event; checking with travel companions in another car; talking with neighbors; arranging meeting spots with others while shopping at the mall. There are 22 channels of radio (using either GMRS or FRS frequencies) with 38 privacy codes, driven by 1 Watt of power providing up to a 6 mile range (depending on terrain and conditions). It also features NOAA Weather Alert to warn against possible adverse weather conditions. Water-resistant, it's a perfect companion for keeping in touch, indoors or outdoors. Auto Squelch Maximum Range Extender Backlit LCD Keystroke Tone Signal Belt Clip/Wrist Strap Speaker/Mic Jack for adding an optional external headset
Average customer rating:
- Just Because
- What can I do with only one?
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Cobra MicroTALK PR145-2VP GMRS / FRS Two-Way Radio, Pair
Manufacturer: Cobra
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Product Features:
- Push-button access to 7 GMRS/FRS channels, 7 FRS and 8 GMRS channels -- 22 in all
- Roger Beep Tone indicates your transmission is complete & signals others to talk
- Auto Squelch shuts off weak transmissions
- LCD Display for easy checking of radio status with a glance
- Keystroke Tone Signal confirms key activation
ASIN: B0001YM058 |
Product Description
Staying in touch with your family and friends is convenient and easy when using your microTALK radio. Some of the many uses you will discover include: communicating with others while hiking, biking, and working; keeping track of family and friends at a crowded public event; checking with travel companions in another car; talking with neighbors; arranging meeting spots with others while shopping at the mall.
Customer Reviews:
Just Because.......2006-07-20
This review is to help with the ratings of this product...the one person who rated this product with one star hasnt even tried it therefore i dont think it is fair for it to have only one star. :)
What can I do with only one?.......2005-04-12
Bought two, but - one doesn't work. So - I do not know how they works
Average customer rating:
- A great radio with excellent range at a good price
- Good Quality
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Cobra MicroTALK PR245-2VP GMRS / FRS Two-Way Radio, Pair
Manufacturer: Cobra
ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:
- Push-button access to 7 GMRS/FRS channels, 7 FRS and 8 GMRS channels -- 22 in all
- 38 privacy codes, for a total of 836 private sub-channels when combined with the 22 channels
- Scan open channels, privacy codes or the channels in memory to locate conversations in progress
- Key Lock provides keypad security & eliminates accidental changes
- Auto Squelch shuts off weak transmissions - Maxmimum Range Extender overrides it for extended range reception
ASIN: B0001YM05I |
Product Description
Cobra MicroTALK PR245-2VP GMRS/FRS Two-Way Radios keeps you in touch. 1 Watt provides twice the power of other FRS radios, for ultra-clear long distance reception up to 6 miles. Five call tones helps you tell who's making incoming calls Selectable Roger Beep tone indicates when it's clear for others to talk(can be deactivated) Unique Battery Saver circuitry extends your battery life -- automatically switches to standby if no transmissions are received in 10 seconds Illuminated LCD for ease of use at night Speaker/Microphone Jack for hands-free operation(speaker and mic not included) Belt clip frees your hands and secures to MicroTALK radio Runs on 4 AAA batteries - includes rechargeables but also works on alkaline Dimensions per unit(HxWxD) - 5.7 x 2.3 x 1.3
Customer Reviews:
A great radio with excellent range at a good price.......2006-06-20
We use this two way radio in our business. It has proven to be very dependable. It also has decent range.
We have dropped them several times and they keep on working.
It doesn't have some of the features that some of the more expensive radios have- like the digital compass or weather radio channels that the COBRA PR 4000 has- but it does offer lots of channels and is very dependable.
We have used other 2 way radios but for the money this one, the COBRA PR 245, is the best overall value.
Good Quality.......2005-04-04
We use this 2-way in a medium size retail store (50,000 sq. feet) and it works great. The batteries last a full 12 hour day. There is ocassional static, but normally switching channels solves that problem. They've been dropped several times (on tile and carpet), but they keep on going. We've had them just over months and they still work great! I took off one star because the batteries take so long to charge.
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