Motorola Talkabout Radio MH230R

… seem to be rugged enough and the audio is pretty clear. Other than weather channels there really is … These seem to be rugged enough and the audio is pretty clear. Other than weather channels there really is nothing spectacular about this model.Range? Sure as hell not 22 miles. On FRS channel in the clear outdoors with no obstruction got about 3/4 of a mile and that was the end of it.The only disappointment is that the FCC and FTC continue to permit manufacturers to put absurdly ridiculous distance ranges on these radios in their marketing.My application calls for…

These were amazing on our road trip. We purchased these to use on our move to a different state, one of us was driving the u haul and the other the car. We didn;t want to have to fumble with our phones while driving or risk losing reception when we were out in the middle of nowhere. These worked out so well. They held the charge great (we recharged every night just to be safe, but they lasted all day, usually 8+ hours of driving). We weren’t also super close to each other on the road either (especially on high ways where traffic…

Exactly what I wanted I bought these for my Grandchildren to play with because the toy walkie talkies are just plain poop. These work great around the neighborhood and the clarity is surprising. These walkie talkies are FRS (Family Radio Service) and GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) approved. True GMRS radios require you to get a license from the FCC. Here’s the loophole. If you operate a radio that has been approved for both FRS and GMRS, and if you limit your operations to the FRS channels with a maximum power…