Cobra FRS110 2-Way Radio Pair with Batteries & Charger

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• Product Dimensions: 1 x 2.1 x 4.6 inches ; 3.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000051SE0
• Item model number: FRS1102MFVP
• Batteries: 4 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1973

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Make family trips more fun and take the sting out of your cell phone bill at the same time with this pair of Cobra FRS 110 microTALK two-way radios. This set comes with rechargeable batteries and a charger--you can outfit yourself for a hiking trip or set up a simple home intercom with one purchase.

Why invest in yet another communication device in this age of cell phones? In practice, cell phones don't often work in enclosed areas or outside major population centers and you can rack up charges in roaming areas. If you want to keep in touch in the great outdoors, at an amusement park, or while caravanning down the highway on a road trip, two-way radios are a great alternative.

Family Radio Service (FRS) is a segment of the FM radio frequency spectrum that was set aside in 1996 for use by small groups at short ranges. Use of this UHF range--from 462.5625 to 467.7125 MHz--is free and doesn't require an FCC license.

When using an FRS radio, expect reception to be affected by the terrain--thick woods, buildings, and electrical sources will cut your range. However, if you're transmitting to another radio from a mountaintop or other high point, you could reach someone miles away.

The Cobra FRS 110 is especially suited for FRS beginners, with simple control buttons on the front panel. Automatic squelch prevents the radio from activating until a voice signal is received. With squelch, you won't hear random popping and hissing from other electronic devices or atmospheric signals. The keypad lock prevents accidental pressing of buttons, and the call key lets you signal anyone in your party with a distinctive tone.

Families looking for affordable and dependable communication should consider the simplicity and versatility of the Cobra FRS 110 microTALK.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars FRS110, June 20, 2001

By A Customer

The Cobra FRS110 has to be the simplest to use FRS I have seen. I am an Extra class Amateur radio operator and have seen a number of complex radios. While these radios do not compare to the multi hundred dollar amateur equipment, I was quite impressed. I have purchased radios for business and pleasure use that are somewhat hard to use at first (especially with all the multi-features on a single button). But the Cobra FRS110 is so simple I was able to teach my mom how to use all the features in less than five minutes (and I didn't even have to read the manual). For a two-way radio this inexpensive, it peforms quite well. (When broken down, these radios cost as much as the 49MHz toys but are far much better.) If you plan on getting ANY FRS radio, be sure to get one with rechargable batteries. Also, if you need the CTCSS privacy tones, these radios DO NOT have them, try a higher up model. But I have not had to use CTCSS on FRS yet. Will you get two miles out of these? Maybe if you are outside on a clear day with nothing in between you and the person you are talking to. More than likely you will get three quarters of a mile under normal conditions. Can you talk car to car for some distance? Yes. Do they work well in the mall? Sometimes. Are they great at outside events? Yes. If you need a simple to use two way radio, this package is perfect.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great value!, March 20, 2001

By	Alvin Wong (Richmond Hill, On Canada) - See all my reviews

After I received the shipment, I found out that the battery packs are Nicads and not the NiMH that Cobra sells, which means that don't last as long per charge. None the less, this combo pack offers good value for the money.

I use them around the house as intercoms so I don't have to yell at my daughters anymore. They are also great on camping trips. I guess the airwave up here in Canada is not as saturated, because I haven't had any problem finding a clear channel amongst the 14 available.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great frs set for the price., September 5, 2001

By A Customer

Bought this set to use for various things (fairs, boating, camping, around the home, etc..) Great thing was that it came all as one package. Battery packs, clips, charger. Everything I could think of was there. I put these little things to the test and was amazed at the range. In the city was 1 or so miles depending on terrain. Tried it over water and was amassed again at the mile or 2 range. I decided to put it to the last and final test. I took them to the fair where I found out that everyone had them. This pair DOES NOT have the digital sub codes so I heard everyone there. This made the set useless because it was basically a giant party line. Not only could the other person hear what we were saying but so did anyone at the fair. Overall, good units for home, school, camping, hiking. But if your considering using FRS in a large public place consider spending the extra money and getting the digital sub-codes for added security.