Home on the range
Pros:
Very durable...also had small "ducky" antenna for durability
Cons:
2 mile radius is shortenned by obstacles
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Author's Review
I bought three of these radios from a large auctionhouse (Ubid.com) not really knowing whether or not I'd like these radios. I bought them as an alternative to using the telephone (since I only have one line), since my wifes work was only a mile or so away.
Midland says that these radios should reach a 2 mile radius, but of course that's on flat land with no obstructions. We have plenty of flat land here in Arizona, but since I'm on a military base, there are plenty of obstructions, and most of those are solid brick or steel. So far we've been able to get about 1 one mile radius on-base, which we consider pretty good for the terrain.
The radio is quite nice, there are fourteen (Family Radio Stations...FRS) channels to choose from (incase someone else is using one...or you want a different child on each station).
There is also a scan function, so if you just wanna listen in on everyone else, or ALL of your kids, this makes it quite easy. You can also select it to scan between two channels...usefull if you want to scan just two channels you use frequently.
Also located on the front is a "call" button, which send a beep tone to the other radios. Normally we use this to see if we can still hear eachother, since the beep-tone is easier transmitted than "HELLO ARE YOU THERE"...
These radios are also nice because you NEVER hear static, they have an "autosquelch" so that you never have to hear static (common on older radios including CB's)
Accessories can be attached to the radio to make them more functional. You can add a lapell mic/speaker (similar to those police officers use) and you can also use Ni-Cad batteries and plug an adapter in the side of the radio.(not supplied though).
All-in-all I have thoroughly enjoyed these radios, and especially for the price we paid (25/each). Hopefully you can find them at that price too :)
