Motorola TalkAbout FV500R 8-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radios (Pair)

• Pair of rechargeable 2-way radios with outdoor range of up to 8 miles
• 7 GMRS/FRS, 7 FRS, and 8 GMRS channels offer wide choice of communication frequencies
• Hands-free voice-activation mode; Quiet Talk filter eliminates interruption from nearby radios
• 10 audible call tones and 121 privacy codes; Priority Scan searches for private channels
• Each radio measures 2.3 by 6.7 by 1.3 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty

Used the FV500R on a 1000 mile journey through Wyoming and mostly around Yellowstone between 2 cars travelling together.

While on 1/2 watt power, radio had great reception between the 2 travelling cars. Worked fine when there were 2-3 bends in the road with trees blocking the other radio. Only stopped working when there were 4-5 large bends blocking transmission (didnt try increasing to 1 watt power for that temporary time).

Easy to use, recharged batteries lasted about 12+hrs on one charge.

Radio only had problems in a town when there were 3 right-angle bends with buildings blocking radios. Reception was then intermittent.

Highly recommended.

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I have been a firm believer in Motorola radios and cellphones. These radios work great! They have batteries with no memory and charger, which is the way to go. The range is good with some interference, which you would have with any of these radios. I have found uses for these radios that I would have never thought of.

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I bought these for a trip to whistler. My buddy alrady had a couple of older motorola units that were compatible with the fv500's. Overall, battery performance was acceptable and lasted more than a full day of use at top volume. Range was pretty impressive, but no where near advertised specs when there were buildings or mountainous terrain as obstacles. Works as expected and a great value for about $20-$30.

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very good. Range is almost as advertised. Reception OK

We bought for spousal communication when husband is working elsewhere on the property. Works great for that purpose and charges faster than advertised. My husband came in for the day not realizing until the following day that he had lost the radio. Searched for days with no luck. Three weeks later (and many rains later) he almost twisted his ankle on it in the woods. The display was full of moisture and the faceplate muddy. Rinsed it off and put the hairdryer to it, back onto the charger and next day it was seemingly as good as new.

We were originally disappointed in the range but have since used a 17 mile range Cobra which has less actual range than the Motorola. The only way to get the advertised range on any of these is if both users were on (not in) forest towers with line of sight.