Audiovox FR5482CH 2-Mile 14-Channel FRS Two-Way Radio

by Audiovox

Product Details

Product Manual [449kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006AGQY
• Item model number: FR548-2CH
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Looking to save batteries? The Audiovox FR5482CH radio system offers a desktop recharging unit, along with the four rechargeable NiMH AAA batteries needed to power this hard-working 2-way radio. The radio offers fourteen channels plus thirty-eight sub-frequencies allowing you to squelch out unwanted dialogue from other 2-way users. The back-lit LCD screen allows for night operations. With hands-free (VOX) hardware already added, simply purchase VOX headphones and you are ready for more strenuous, and arm-required, activities. Recharging the NiMH batteries takes approximately twelve to sixteen hours; meanwhile, you'll receive thirty to thirty-six hours of operation using standard alkaline batteries. This system is a smart choice if you anticipate using your 2-way radios often and don't wish to be throwing away batteries by the dozen.

What's in the Box
Two FR5482CH 2-way radios, four NiMH rechargeable batteries, dual desk-top charger, AC wall adaptor, belt clip, a user's manual, and a 90 day parts and labor warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the ... price, September 15, 2002

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Alexander Griffiths "Alex G." (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Audiovox FR5482CH 2-Mile 14-Channel FRS Two-Way Radio (Electronics)

I bought two of these in the hopes of using them for an intercom. They come in pairs and share a charger, I'd have four and thought I'd buy two Radio Shack chargers to build a useable four room intercom. No such luck, and they aren't much use as grab and use walkie talkies either.

There's two big design flaws. First, when they're in the charger they switch off making them useless as an intercomm. That's disappointing but it gets worse. When you remove them from the charger all of the settings, including channel and subchannel are reset. This means that you have to spend time setting up the radios each time you use them, and it's real easy to get channels wrong and not be able to communicate at all. Of-course you could talk on channel 1, subchannel 0 (the default) but you'll quickly learn that many other people use those settings meaning you hear other people frequently and they alway hear you.

I regret buying them, my advice is to spend a few bucks more for a well thought out design. I've only touched on the problems with these radios.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, and great value!, January 14, 2004

By 

Jim Turner (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Audiovox FR5482CH 2-Mile 14-Channel FRS Two-Way Radio (Electronics)

These radios are great, and come with everything you need, including rechargable batteries, and charger. They have the codes that allow you to ignore other users on the same frequency, and a lock function that prevents you from accidentally changing frequency. They DO NOT revert back to the default setting when charged, and you CAN use them while they are in the charger, unlike what the previous reviewer said. The only thing I can think of is that they let the batteries drain completely, and then charged it, which would explain it losing the frequency setting and not being able to be used.

In short, a great product. These radios have a much further range than a 2.4 GHz cordless phone, in case you were curious. They are great for families to keep in touch while out at the mall or at the park.