Cobra MicroTalk LI 6500-2 WX VP 20-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) by Cobra
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Digital camera reviews of Cobra MicroTalk LI 6500-2 WX VP 20-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair)
Digital camera Review: Solid performance
Summary: 4 Stars
These definitely outperform motorola equivalents. As expected the real range is a very dependable 2 miles under normal circumstances. Voice is clear. The auto squelch is a bit too agreesive, eliminating fairly strong signals so you need to occationally turn it off - which is easy to do.
Do to their small size these are good alternatives for use on cruise ships or in Europe where roaming charges will eat you alive...
Digital camera Review: The Best Performance Available; Expert Opinion
Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned well over a dozen of these types of radios over the last 10 years. After a recent trip to Europe (18 relatives, 6 radios between four vehicles in many different environments), I would have to say that these radios outperformed all the others in this top price class. Reception seemed to well out-perform other brands and their durability and transmission clarity was a real help in tough urban environments.
The only drawback is the proprietary, rechargeable battery pack, since you can't just slip in a set of AAA's when you forget to recharge or are far away from an outlet or car battery.
Overall, these radios offer a lot for the price and better reception makes them superior to most others in signal punching performance.
As has been mentioned, forget about 20 mile ranges on this type of radio. Even the finest, pro-quality radios get the same 2 miles in an urban or forested setting and that is the MAXIMUM you can hope for; much less is normal in dense rocks and buildings.
"Line of sight" is the rule of thumb, keeping in mind that signals often bounce around rather and through concrete and stone, behaving more like invisible "light beams". The higher you are, the better your signal will get out.
Digital camera Review: These are amazing
Summary: 5 Stars
This radios are more than worth it at this price! Just buy them already you won't regret it! I use them everyday as a LPO!Digital camera Review: Very Satisified with Cobra LI 6500
Summary: 5 Stars
The cobra was used for a 2 car trip down South.Clarity of voice, battery life and range exceeded my expectation.Digital camera Review: Very good quality, difficult control
Summary: 4 Stars
I am very well pleased with these, but I would have appreciated a more prominant notification that HIGH power and most channels require an FCC license, which cost me $80!
Also, the control could be better. Switching from standby to weather radio, for instance, requires repeated pushing of the 'mode' button.
The power is good, but apparently is line-of-site, as I could not reach home today from two miles away with intervening hills.
But they will work for what we intend with them -