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Summary: cobra pr2000
Review: (...) 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.
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Summary: nice features but....
Review: 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.
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Summary: cobra pr2000 wx
Review: 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. ...
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Summary: Cobra PR2000 GMRS Radio
Review: I purchased a pair of Cobra PR2000 GMRS radios with the idea that I would get better range than with standard FRS radios. They are rated at UP TO FIVE MILES. They are supposed to have the increased power on the GMRS channels while they still cover 7 of the FRS channels at the regular reduced power. The fact is that the range is exactly the same on GMRS as FRS and, by the way, not a good as my previous motorola standard FRS radios. Not happpy with performace at all.
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Summary: cobra pr2000 wx
Review: 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...
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Summary: Better than FRS
Review: 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...
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Summary: GMRS handhelds being sold as FRS radios
Review: 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?
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Summary: GMRS handhelds being sold as FRS radios
Review: 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?
Rating:
Summary: GMRS handhelds being sold as FRS radios
Review: 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?
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