PRODUCT FEATURES:Up to 12 miles range (Range varies with terrain)22 channels (15 GMRS, 7 FRS)Battery strength meterKeypad lockChannel scanChannel monitor1 call toneRoger beepBelt clip included
to install batteries you need to have strength or an adult withstrong figures to pull the back off. Once the batteries in, the power does not last more than 10 minutes using AA duracel. I tried alternative batteries but the power just burns through in 10 minutes. However this is fun for the kids as an interactive game. I would recommend children two way radios for this as the power from Matel products seem to last longer
Very Good:
These work great - we use them to communicate with the guys in our warehouse. We do get some interruption on occassion, but we are quick to change channels.
One works One doesn't:
Bought the a pair of the radios in early Oct. For the first 10-20 uses they worked fine. Then one started having battery life of 1-2 hrs. A day later it doesn't work at all. Bad quality control.
Good value:
These were a good buy. Use them when we go to the beach, or the mall, or wherever a group may want to separate and still stay in touch. Realistic range more like a mile when there are buildings, trees, terrain changes. Wished they could get louder when we had them at the crowded loud carnival at the county fair. Still, they do as well as could be expected for under [...] bucks. Keep backup of AAA batteries with you, because you don't get much warning that they're wearing down.
