Customers regard the 24.9-Mile 2-Way Radios favorably for their impressive range and ease of use, with many also praising the sound quality and price. However, some users experienced issues with battery life and reception in certain situations. While the volume could be improved for some, the size was generally considered acceptable. A few users noted occasional interference.
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Cons mentioned:
Volume
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Walkie talkie set of 3
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
They work great in the store where several walkers and phones wouldn’t. However The volume is very low. We are always asking to repeat so we can put it up to our ear and hear what the page is for.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Range
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
2 Way Radio
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I love them and cannot wait to purchase another set.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Better as a toy
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought these expecting to be able to communicate with my child while they walk between friends homes in the neighborhood. That is about as good as it will be. He will walk 2 blocked away and the connection is barely audible. Out if curiosity I took them for a drive 1.5 miles away... nothing. There are no big buildings interfering with transmittions and we had nothing. Do not buy these for more than play.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Walkie Talkie Support
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The communication range quoted is calculated under optimum conditions, with an unobstructed line of sight. Actual range will vary depending on terrain and conditions, and is often less than the maximum possible. Your actual range will be limited by several factors including, but not limited to, terrain, weather conditions, electromagnetic interference and obstructions.
Cons mentioned:
Reception, Volume
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good for the price.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I decided to buy for off-roading. They were actually good. But i wish they would be a bit louder. Volume is not as loud and clear. Reception was ok too as long as you don’t separate too far.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Range
Cons mentioned:
Interference
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Built for land not sea
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Purchased to go on a cruise. It works well on land, definite interference while on a cruise ship.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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Lulu, Sorry to hear you were having range issues with your radio. Range will vary depending on obstructions (to include being inside a house / vehicle), terrain, interference from other users, atmospheric noise, battery level and power output of the radio. Note that channels 1-7 & 15-22 allow for maximum power. If you are still having issues, please contact Cobra customer support at 1-800-543-1608 or online at https://www.cobra.com/pages/contact-us for additional help.
Pros mentioned:
Range
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Hiking trip.
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought for family hiking trip. Good range. Didn't test it to far. But overall good communication between all. Kids thought they were super fun. A bit of off time frome phones was good
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Range
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent way to keep in touch with my kids!
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Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We bought these radios before attending one of my daughter's fastpitch tournaments (4 days of play in Oregon). Our youngest son doesn't have a SIM in his phone so we thought some 2-way radios would be great for staying in contact. We wanted him to be able to go play at the skatepark or playground without us needing to be there with him (he was 10 when we bought these). Having three gave us the option for him to have one, a parent to have one & have a back-up.
Battery life is great & we have had as much as 3 days of intermittent use on a single charge (we charged at half power just to be safe).
Ease of use - these are incredibly easy to use and if there is cross-talk with others on a frequency, it is easy to just change to a different channel.
Range - while at various ballfields, we have only been maybe a 1/4 mile away and they work great. After we bought these we moved to a neighborhood that has a park about 1/2 mile away and it is not line of site (many homes/trees are in the way) & these work just as well.
Durability: our youngest son likes to skateboard, roller-blade and ride his scooter. These poor radios have been dropped, kicked and landed in their life-cycle. While they have been scuffed up.... they just keep working.
If we don't use them for a few months, I pull them out of their storage bag, turn them on, let them drain down and recharge them.
These radios have been great peace of mind for my wife and I, knowing that our son (or someone with him) can get a hold of us if he needs help or just to check in.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Range
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works as Advertised !
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I used these for communication between event coordinators during an event (250+ people) - Overall, the product works well and just as advertised. No issues at work! :)
The only thing I would ask for the belt clip to be better/easier to clip on/off and have a different color selection. These colors make it look childish. But that's just my opinion and does not affect quality or performance.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Range
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Reliable kid coms without cellphones
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We bought these for the kids as we live on 3 acres of land, so while theyre outdoors riding go-cart, toys, or just playing around. The cellphones can stay inside & have instant contact. They've been dropped in the mud, left out in rain overnight & stepped on with no issues..also plenty of channels to go through, so no issue's finding a free channel to talk on.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Range
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best choice in price and quality!!!!
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent radio for camping, use on cruise ship, car race events and more. While on our cruise it was the best option for communication with the family. I would recommend for anyone that needs communication during power outage and more.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Range
Cons mentioned:
Volume
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Great range low volume
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great radios, they have a pretty great range for driving through the mountains with friends, the volume is not as loud as I would like
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price, Range, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Terrific
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These are awesome. It makes it easy to contact the kids when they are down in the basement playing. We all have one. The sound and range are pretty good and the price was very reasonable.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great for gifts
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I use these at home on the weekends since in the house on the weekends since is big and I don't like shouting. I also take take them to work and a shipping department and they work like a charm. They could work on the clip, since it's hard to clip to anything other than a belt.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Price, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Buy
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I like that they are easy to handle and the clarity of sound. I especially liked the value and that 3 come in the package since I needed 3 for my family.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice radios for the price
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These radios are priced fairly and perform well. Also nice to find a 3 pack. As more often than not the two-way radios come in 2-packs. We needed 3 radios, so we purchased these. Very satisfied.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Range, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great bargain
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very clear sound and range very reasonably priced great bargain
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good for outdoorsy stuff!! And fun!
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
These were purchased to use when we were out and about, hiking, camping etc. and they worked fine. We used them a lot. They were more fun than using our phones...for sure!! :-)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Range
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Range Over Estimated
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Purchased these 2way radios for all vehicles in a 3 vehicle caravan during a cross country trip. Even in flat desert areas, range never made it to estimates. Otherwise, clear and a tremendous asset while within sight of each other, and by in sight, I’m not speaking horizon line of sight but no more than 10 to 15 car lengths.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Range
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Keep in touch
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We used this on our cruise and it worked great!!! I would definitely recommend this one!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Range
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Serves its purpose
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We have had only good things to say about the product. It isnt without some issues but what product doesnt have some flaws? The buttons are sensitive so when my custodian runs around the campus with it lodged on his belt he will change his channel several times and we are never on the same channel. They are sturdy and take a beating. They have fallen on concrete and gym floors and still keep working. We have tested it up to 1000 yards and comes in clear as a bell. Nice product for the price!