© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/2_Way_Radios Recent content written about 2 Way Radios en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_484954771076?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - Midland GXT1000 Review FCC ID:MMAGXT950Power 5.33 Watts (ERP) GMRS.42 watts (ERP) FRS These ratings are identical to the 2008 Midland GXT900 An FCC license is required for use on all GMRS frequencies. No license is requiredon FRS-only... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~484954771076 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:26:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_484954771076?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_483458125444?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author vwisjunk - I have a pair of the T9510R radios purhcased in Canada -- same radio as the T900XLR sold in the US.  The is the worst sounding radio I've ever heard.  When using the radio, you'll often be uttering, "Could you reopeat that?  To make... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~483458125444 Tue, 1 Sep 2009 23:30:43 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_483458125444?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_481849937540?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author scotlass - "Can you hear me?" - silence..... "Are you there?" crackle crackle fuzzy indeterminate sound.... "Where are you?"... "What?"..... "Are you talking to me?".... "No, I'm ordering as pizza in the middle of nowhere, OF COURSE I am talking to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~481849937540 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:02:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_481849937540?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_462208405124?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author aachim - Important facts to know about FRS/GMRS "Family/Emergency" two way radios before you buy / get mad / return / write bad reviews about not getting 17 miles of range. As everyone else who ever touched this topic, over the years, I kept... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~462208405124 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:56:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_462208405124?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_457695334020?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author some_guy5 - A few years ago I bought a pair of Motorola two-way radios.  They did the trick, but there were times when we wanted more than two radios.  It took me a while to get around to it but one of the Motorola's conked out and that made the decision... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~457695334020 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:51:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_457695334020?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_456789429892?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author vandiik - We have elementary school aged kids who wanted walkie-talkies for Christmas.  We got these, and both kids and parents are very pleased with them.  When the kids play with them, they run out of things to say pretty quick.  But sending the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~456789429892 Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:20:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_456789429892?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_455106989700?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - With the amazing success of the TSX300, I decided to get some TSX100 units as a cheaper, more expendable unit for the kids.These radios use Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) which quickly alternates frequencies, allowing for more channels,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~455106989700 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:48:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_455106989700?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_453313138308?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - This radio was reviewed under the old "Jenson" label. The radios are the same. Thisradio is no longer sold new(FCC ID: OAJJF-414HU-MU) 1: 14 channels. 2: 38 CTCSS tones. 3: LCD Display 4: 300 mW power. 5:... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~453313138308 Mon, 1 Dec 2008 04:33:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_453313138308?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_453312941700?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - This radio has been discontinued for some time.  This is a review I typed up a long time agio:Maxon has created a product line, the Topaz series.  I am reviewing the TK14 Handheld unit. Initial appearance thoughts: This radio is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~453312941700 Mon, 1 Dec 2008 04:22:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_453312941700?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_451740864132?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author popsrocks - We use the Kenwood Protalk Two Way Radio on our job site. They keep everyone connected at all times and with a touch of a button, a ny person's loud and clear voice is heard through the system.Kenwood Protalk XLSThis is a small... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~451740864132 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:03:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_451740864132?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_449638796932?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author angel4711 - I'm in a group that bought 10 of these radios about 2 years ago. From the start, they had problems. Voices could not be heard on the other radios. Someone would try to speak the simplest of messages, like "I need (name) to come here" and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~449638796932 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:18:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_449638796932?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_448938544772?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author toiletoctopus - While out in a large wooded area hunting deer, it makes sense to be able to communicate with your buddies. We usually set up several blinds, and since we spread them out for safety and logistical reasons, it is imperative that we have a way of getting... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~448938544772 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:44:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_448938544772?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_446866165380?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - IC-U82 ReviewThis is the U82 review. The V82 I now also own and will be reviewing it.I got this radio as my one and only UHF rig. Here are my experiences:The radio is an attractive, durable unit. It comes with a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~446866165380 Sat, 4 Oct 2008 17:07:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_446866165380?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_446863871620?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - This radio requires an amateur radio license to use. This radio cannot be used for commercial, public saftey, or any other use. FCC ID: AFJIC-V8I purchased my IC-V8 over 2 years ago as my first Amateur radio when I first got licensed... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~446863871620 Sat, 4 Oct 2008 16:29:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_446863871620?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_444246625924?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - At my workplace we used these radios until everyone got tired of using them. This has nothing to do with the performance of the radios.This is a simple, straightforward radio. You turn it on and you are ready to go. No menus to fumble with... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~444246625924 Tue, 9 Sep 2008 23:13:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_444246625924?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_443995688580?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - Midland GXT 950 ReviewFCC ID: MMAGXT950 ** Note: AN FCC GMRS LICENSE IS REQUIRED TO USE MOST FUNCTIONS OF THIS RADIO!Channels 8-14 and Channels 34-37 are the ONLY channels you may use without a license!! Midland's Highly... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~443995688580 Sun, 7 Sep 2008 16:58:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_443995688580?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_440519790212?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author panamadjlive - Worst Radios Ever owned the controls are to complicated and hard to use, too low of volume I had to hold them to my ear to hear them. Channel selection does not work on some channel. I wish I would have bought Motorola. Live and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~440519790212 Sat, 9 Aug 2008 13:05:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_440519790212?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_438694153860?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author bowona13 - Don't Buy These radio's Quit working after one use, and when I called and emailed Midland they said they could not repair or replace them without a Receipt, I explained to them I did not keep the receipt thinking the radio's would work more than one... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~438694153860 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:12:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_438694153860?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_430761741956?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author gudo - I just purchased Cobra Li6500 thinking that it can reach 20 miles or at least half of advertised range. I'm very disappointed that it works only within 2-km range and not even consistent in the effectiveness. Don't buy this model. It's a piece of crap... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~430761741956 Tue, 20 May 2008 12:20:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_430761741956?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_429825691268?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author pppete - i am a radio tech. and know good radios and this is not one, poor distance , 1 mile at best and bad battery life ,less than 8 hrs....real junk,,,stick with motorola as we have super luck with their products.excellent range and battery... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~429825691268 Tue, 13 May 2008 00:23:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_429825691268?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_429563809412?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author live4java - Contrary to the title heading, the Icom IC-R3 is not a two way radio. The R3 is multi-frequency, multi-function, radio scanner for the 495Mhz to 2.45Ghz range, with a built in color LCD display that lets it decode and display analog television channels... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~429563809412 Sat, 10 May 2008 20:12:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_429563809412?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_425626406532?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - Motorola EM1000R Review FCC ID: K7GEM1000 Power output: 1.92 W ERP GMRS 350 mW FRS This Radio requires a GMRS license on ALL channels *except* channels 8-14. There is no low power operation capacity on the shared FRS/GMRS channels... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~425626406532 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:21:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_425626406532?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_425386020484?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - Cobra LI-7200 Review FCC ID:BBOLI7200 Power output: 1.78 W ERP GMRS 300 mW FRS This radio is approved for FRS use on Channels 1-7 under low power operation only. FRS may be used on channels 8-14 also A GMRS license is required on all other... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~425386020484 Tue, 8 Apr 2008 17:48:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_425386020484?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_425010499204?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author edirks - These radios are great when they work. But do not expect to get anywhere near the range advertised. The radios come with a Li-on battery and this is the problem. If the battery fails the radio is a throw away. There are no replacements... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~425010499204 Sat, 5 Apr 2008 19:13:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_425010499204?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_422777753220?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gmrs-pro - Most companies would try to put a lot of miles on how far the item would go. But really there all kinda the same. I have this and a Motorola, compared to it, this is pretty good, for the price and the 142 subchannels. While Motorola has only 121... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~422777753220 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:48:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_422777753220?linkin_id=8003929