Cobra FRS115 Frosty Maraschino Microtalk 2-Way Radio with AM/FM Radio
By: Cobra Average Rating: 2.5 Total Reviews: 5
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 On: 2004-03-06
I use the Frs 115 in a high noise enviroment. I bought it specifically for the radio function. I was forced to use a mono earpiece with it, as the internal speaker was totally inadequate. With earpiece it is decent. When my supervisor told me to quit using an earpiece, I purchased a handheld speaker/mic unit. I have tried two spkr/mic units with this radio and the output of the radio is totally unacceptable. The amp for the jacks seems to incompatible with Radioshack and Icom brands of spkr/mic. I want to try a Cobra spkr/mic. Also, my units couldnt pick up radio signals very well at all, even when outside of the house. Volume control only has 8 steps and will not turn unit all the way down. Auto interrupt for calls is a nice feature. I got my units refurbished , so that may be one reason I have had problems with them. The radios have also just stopped working a couple of times, and I had to let them sit for a minute before turning them back on. The fragile belt holster included with unit btoke while I was sitting in a Ferris Wheel.
 On: 2003-04-08
Its nice to have a built in AM/FM radio in this FRS 2-way Cobra radio. While waiting for your party to call in, you can listen to your favorite stations and it cuts in when they try to reach you.The unit can be hard to program but not any more than other devices like it, that have multiple uses. I didnt find the range to be any worse than my Motorola FRS radios. I like the beep that it provides when you stop talking, so the other party knows you are done. The potential downside for some users is the 4 AAA batteries that it uses, but I use rechargables that I find last long enough for my useage, and helps cut down the cost as compared to alkaline batteries. See my review of the duracell rechargeables.
 On: 2002-04-18
This radio is good for the kids. The am/fm provides options not available on all other such devices. It has a flexible antenna and includes a belt clip. I found the buttons somewhat difficult to push and the case a bit slippery. The serious user will want rubberized grips. Overall a good value.
On: 2002-01-27
I liked the product itself, works ok for the price. My complaint is that I purchased these for the "mail in rebate" which i filed but never received. Was deceived.
by: Anonymous On: 2001-02-28
If you are looking for FRS 2-way radio, consider models with 14x38 channels as air is saturated with users in areas where you gonna use it -- ski slops, ships, parks etc. 14 channels doesnt give enough options, so with this radio you will listen to conversations of others!To consider: 1) audiovox (model with 14x38 channels) 2) higher end Cobra with 14x38
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