Audiovox FR530 2-Mile 14-Channel Two-Way Radios (Pair)

by Audiovox

Product Details

Product Manual [342kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004WFXV
• Item model number: FR5302
• Batteries: 4 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The ultracompact design of the FR530-2 LCD family radio makes it easy to take the radio with you wherever you go. An LCD displays the channel, scanning mode, and volume. The FR530-2 has 14 channels and a 2-mile range, and it offers features like built-in VOX, auto scan, last-channel save, and confirmation beep. It comes in a twin pack, giving you a set of radios for immediate communication capability. It also includes a swivel belt clip for added convenience. Each FR530-2 radio uses four AAA batteries.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars You'll get your money's worth, April 22, 2002

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"badbitbucket" (Tigard, OR United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Audiovox FR530 2-Mile 14-Channel Two-Way Radios (Pair) (Electronics)

I don't understand why these have so many negative reviews here. My pair function beyond my expectations for a [$] pair of 2-way radios. I would agree that the volume doesn't go down far enough, but that's the biggest complaint I have. as for battery life, no electronic gadget functions well in cold weather with alkaline batts. cold weather is what lithiums are for.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Buyer beware!, January 25, 2002

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"larry28" (Circleville, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Audiovox FR530 2-Mile 14-Channel Two-Way Radios (Pair) (Electronics)

Bought this pair of walkie-talkies as a Christmas present for my son. One unit didn't work right out of the box. My son was very disappointed. Since Santa brought these, returning them to the store was out of the question, so we sent them to Audiovox to repair them. Recieved them back 27 days later and they still weren't fixed. Audiovox service supervisor was unwilling to send me replacements, wanted me to wait for them to try and repair unit again!
My advice: buy Motorola walkie talkies.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars works well,easy to use,great buy, May 28, 2001

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key - See all my reviews

This review is from: Audiovox FR530 2-Mile 14-Channel Two-Way Radios (Pair) (Electronics)

i just received this pair of frs radios and have worked with them for 3 days on the same bateries and with excellent results. i live in a desert community of over 300 people and i have cut down on my cellphone use between me and my work partner .i use them at work and because they are so small they are easy to carry even in a pocket or on a belt with the built in clip.i dont have any problem with interference as this is the only pair in the community but now and again i can here someone 6.5 kms away .there are some nice features e.g. vox which helps when both hands are needed for work. The call feature is good because in a noisy work situation it helps to hear a ringing tone when someone is looking for you. i think the only problem i have is that i would like to buy a case for them and have not been able to find one --i dont live in america so that makes it more difficult. the radios seem very well made and the battery cover is closed very securly. i have not used any other type of frs radio but for the price i dont think you can beat these