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Cobra PR 255-2 VP GMRS/FRS 2-WAY Radio Value Pack with 10-MILE Range | 
 enlarge | Brand: Cobra
Category: CE
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $35.03
You Save: $4.96 (12%)
New (3) from $35.03
Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 31947
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Battery: 8 AAA, Rechargeable
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 11.5 x 8.3 x 3
MPN: PR-255/2VP
Model: PR-255/2VP
UPC: 028377907050
EAN: 0028377907050
ASIN: B000EQ0R1C
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 7-FRS/GMRS, 7-FRS and 8-GMRS channel availability | | • | 38 privacy codes | | • | 10 NOAA weather channel reception | | • | 5 different calling tones | | • | Battery saver circuitry |
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Product Description
Up to 10 mile range Roger Beep 22 channels 38 eliminator codes 836 privacy combinations Backlit LCD display Call alert feature Battery/power saver Battery low indicator Sold only in pairs
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| Customer Reviews:
Noisy keytones ruined these radios for me July 4, 2006
Lucky Strike (Philadelphia, PA)
23 out of 23 found this review helpful
I bought these radios for use during a camping trip. I liked the fact that they can receive all 10 NOAA Weather channels, and for me the price was right. In retrospect, I should have spent just a little more money, because there are a couple of serious issues with these radios.
First and foremost, the keytones are EXTREMELY loud, whereas the audio is rather quiet. Adding to the problem is the fact that increasing the audio level also increases the loudness of the keytones. Every key produces the same harsh tone, including the backlight key! What's worse is there is no built-in way to disable the keytones (but I did find somewhat of a fix - read below). So in otherwords, you have to put up with a lot of unneccessary ruckus to get your radio turned on, set it to the right channel, adjust the audio level, etc. When out in the almost dead quiet and pitch black of night deep in the woods, I found the keytones an utter nuissance and a dead giveaway of your presence if you are trying to keep things on the down-low. The "Roger beep" is also disproportionately loud, but thankfully that can be set to either ON or OFF.
The other problem I found with these radios is that their battery life is what I would consider quite poor when using privacy codes. Batteries will definitely last longer for you if you leave the code set to 0, which means NO privacy.
Aside from those two issues, I found that these radios will get the job done for not much money. Their range was surprisingly good, and the weather band reception was decent. You don't get many channels or privacy codes, however, but you do get a pretty decent pair of weather radios. If privacy and keeping quiet are important to you, look for nicer radios.
[To fix the keytone problem, you have to carry a small 1/8" adapter with you. For example, an 1/8" male to RCA female adapter, or the cut-off plug from a broken pair of headphones will do. By plugging something into the headset jack, the built-in speaker ceases to function, allowing you to adjust the radio silently. Then when you are ready to talk, remove the adapter. This is a pain to deal with, but if you are stuck with these radios and want to keep quiet, this is at least one way to deal with the noise.]
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