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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 315 reviews

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89%
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Customers are saying

Customers value the Talkabout 35-Mile, 2-Way Radio's long range, durability, and good sound quality, with many praising its battery life and waterproof design. Some users noted that the device's size might be cumbersome for some, and that the range may be less than advertised in certain conditions. The belt clip's durability was also a point of concern for a few customers. Overall, the positive feedback on key features outweighs the negative comments.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for events!

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    Great product! Worked extremely well for the event.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not bad but not great

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    The summary basically sums it up. We will be taking them snowboarding and that will be a good test. Maybe they will get an updated review after that.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    WOULD BUY AGAIN

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    WORKS LIKE IT SAYS WE USE THEM WHEN CAMPING GREAT!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice walkie-talkies

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They're good they're great and easy to use I like them

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Radio was useful

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was very useful during our cruise. The communication was very clear. The only draw back was the battery life.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not so good

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    I read all the reviews and thought this would work for me .i needed to be able to talk to employees a block a way , reception was poor it's a straight line with no building interference,very disappointed from a name like Motorola

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not the best I have owned.

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    Hard to hear, a lot of crakeling. I have owned better....

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    not impressed

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    Charger not working, can use batteries, but that gets costly!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It met the requirements

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    This met the requirements what we required. I Recommend it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    didn't work long distances

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    OK - needed better reception area. Was not greatly satisfied.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don't waste your money

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    Horrible item. We bought 2 sets and It says waterproof yet when it was splashed yes splashed with water, screen was damaged and you could see the water behind the screen and device would make weird noises all throughout the night. Had to unscrew it to remove battery for noise to stop. Very disappointed as we wanted to use this on our cruise with our kids and couldn't keep track where they were after it got "waterproofed" wet. Not worth the money.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Poor range. Not worth the money. Go with the cobra

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought these for a cruise and for camping/hiking. They have horrible signal range and battery life. Go with the cobras for $75 you'll get better of both signal and battery. The cobras are louder too!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    One battery went dead within hours of using these

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am not impressed with the batteries... or how long they lasted... or the price of buying a new set of batteries.. maybe this thing should be sold at toys are us....

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Range, Waterproof
    Cons mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good radio for the price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Used this on a cruise and it's good enough but not very far due to all the metal on the ship but it was expected. It was bulkier and heavier than some other walkie talkie but the advantage is that it's waterproof.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Look else where

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    For the cost I would look else where. Head set is special order and range is definitely not near 35 miles

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Line of site

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    Works "fairly" well with line of site at 1/4 mile. After that, it crackles and no comms.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Ok

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    Quite a bit of static when not talking loud or close enough.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    In theory great but they don't hold charge

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    They do not hold a charge very long but I like to eat regular batteries in it

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Short battery life.

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    Can't be used during winter. I purchased them to use in Chamonix. They died in 1 h at 30°F. So I was not able to contact my partner. Disappointing.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not goid

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    It says 35 mile radius. More like 35 feet. It's a joke

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend