Product Description
The Talkabout T7400 has both Family Radio Service (FRS) and General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) features, providing 22 channel options.
Customer Reviews:
Submerged in lake, and still working! .......2007-08-26
I normally don't write product reviews but these Motorola radios deserve a 5-Star rating. I have owned this product 6 months and it performs as promised in terms of its distance rating and features. HOWEVER, this event speaks volumes about these radios: to fish out a runaway canoe, I jumped into the lake with this radio in my pocket. It was fully submerged in a Maine lake for 1 - 2 minutes, with water INSIDE the radio display looking like the water-and-bubble in a carpenter's level. The radio wouldn't transmit or receive at first, and I thought I would have to replace it. But after shaking the water out, throwing it in the bottom of the canoe, then drying it out overnight it now works PERFECTLY! It's as good as new. Can other radios do this? I would never buy anything but Motorola!
Product Description
Audiovox brings you the latest in personal 2-way communication with Family Radio Service (FRS), General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS), GMRS with GPS, FRS and GMRS Base Stations and PMRS (Personal Model Radio Service for Europe). Audiovox has radios with a 2-mile range for personal recreational or light business use or systems with a 5-mile range transceiver for professional and commercial use. The GMRS/GPS models are designed for true adventurers who want map locations on GPS, as well as two-way communication. The units are small, slim and feature packed. They come in an assortment of colors and what's best is that none of the FRS models require a license to use (note: license is required for GMRS units). On the slopes, in the mall, on a camping trip even for car-to-car communications when traveling with a group, Audiovox two-way radios deliver.PRODUCT FEATURES:22 X 38 channels (8 GMRS/14 FRS);Hands free (VOX) capable;Full electronic controls;Up to 7-mile range;NOAA receiver/weather alert;Swivel belt clip with quick release.
Amazon.com Product Description
Do you need an enormous seven mile range out of your 2-way radio? Would you appreciate the feature of having three Canadian maritime channels and seven NOAA weather band channels? If so, then these radios might be just for you. Don't worry, Audiovox left the features that you expect out of any other 2-way, like hands free capability, twenty-two channels (each with thirty-eight privacy sub-channels), a detachable swivel carry clip, a backlit LCD screen, scan button, and full electronic channel and volume controls. The radios run on five AAA batteries, and even powering a seven mile range, will run for fourteen to thirty hours. Remember that with this range, you'll need a FCC license. With the features listed above, one can see how these radios would be ideal for skiers, hikers, hunters, and boaters. Order this twin pack and get out in it!
What's in the Box
Two GMRS70012 2-way radios, belt clip, a user's manual, and a 90 day parts and labor warranty.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Value for the Money.......2004-08-29
I recently purchased a set of Audiovox GMRS7001-2. We operated them side by side with the larger Cobra PR-4000 series radios.
As far as range and transmit power, they appear to be almost equal with the larger Cobras. However, the receiver appears to not be quite as sensitive as the Cobra, and the receive audio is a bit tinny with somewhat poor audio reproduction. The squelch and quieting are not nearly as good as the Cobra. On the GMRS side of the radio, the volume control is appropriate and balanced.
The weather radio works, as well as does the alert. The volume on the weather part is somewhat loud, and I fear overdriving and blowing the speaker. (I would guess the speaker has been engineered to take whatever the final audio amplifier puts out...)
On the whole, the Audiovox GMRS7001-2 gets the same range, but does not perform as well as the Cobra PR-4000 and PR-4250 radios. That being said, they are physically smaller, and only cost about half as much.
Which makes them, on the whole, an excellent value for the money.
Audiovox GMRS7001CH-2.......2004-01-01
After a Christmas-crazy visit with my two boys to the states, and repeated fears of losing them in the crowds (they seem to enjoy cutting more years off my life than my ex-wife) I saw some family's using FRS radios. As I work with similar items in the military, I thought 'let's give it a shot'. I have to admit, I bought by price first, features second. I was pretty certain the 7-mile range wasn't going to ever be seen, but it certainly beat standing at the mall information counter paging the family. However, we've found each and every feature to work as advertised. Honestly, I've only tested them out to 5 miles, on a holiday drive in separate cars, but they've worked perfectly. Given price, performance-as-advertised, and easy online warranty and FCC license registration, I can't argue. I'm certain there are better out there, but I doubt it at this price.
Pretty good.......2003-10-11
I recently purchased the AudioVox GMRS7001-2 2-way radios. I have had several 2-way radios in the past couple years. Motorolas, Cobras and a Garmin. I've found them very useful for hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, etc. The Cobras only had ½ watt of transmit power, the others had the 2-watt transmitters.
In transmission power, the Cobras are virtually tied with the 2-watt radios. This is a little disappointing, considering the 7001s are supposed to transmit at 3-watts. In a side-by-side comparison of my Garmin Rino 120 to the 7001s, they both transmitted the same distance through the same terrain.
In reception, I give an edge to the Rino. It's squelch feature was a bit more sophisticated than the 7001s. While on the very edge of reception range, the Rino would cut out less frequently than the 7001. Basically, 1-mile in a hilly, suburban area is the max of either radio. If you have a large will between transmitter and receiver, you'll only get about 6/10ths of a mile in range. From hilltop to hilltop, about 1.2 miles.
Feature-wise, the 7001 is just fine. It's interface is very similar to the Motorolas: press the mode button to scroll through some configuration options. The 7001s have a few less buttons than the Motorolas, which I actually found more straightforward. I rate the user-interface as good. Seeing as I'm comparing the Rino, though, the Rino kicks butt! Though such a comparison is unfair due to the Rino's price ($250) and it's GPS screen and click-stick cursor device.
One nice feature about the 7001s are their ability to use the GMRS and shared channels in low power mode (1/2-watt) which more than doubles the batter life and is all the power you need if within a ¼-mile of your receiver. I never found this feature on any of my other radios. I also thoght that the ability to charge the batteries using a base was a good feature, as well as the weather-band/weather alert. (I never liked the way the Motorolas worked). I wish the Rino had that feature.
The only complaint about the 7001 interface is it's transmit button. It sits a little too high up on the left side of the body, and a little too close to the Monitor/Backlight button. Kids with small hands tend to accidentally turn off the squelch by accident.
Worthless piece of _ _ _ _.......2003-09-11
I bought this a few days ago, I'm going to get my money back. Because I can't communicate with it past a few blocks! It says 7 miles, but I can't even get close to a mile! What a waste of money. I got four for the family plus with a charger. I spent too much money for this to be not working like it says it should. I think motorola would be a better brand, or even pac bell! Stay away from this! Find a different brand.
Product Description
Audiovox brings you the latest in personal 2-way communication with Family Radio Service (FRS), General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS), GMRS with GPS, FRS and GMRS Base Stations and PMRS (Personal Model Radio Service for Europe). Audiovox has radios with a 2-mile range for personal recreational or light business use or systems with a 5-mile range transceiver for professional and commercial use. The GMRS/GPS models are designed for true adventurer's who wants map locations on GPS, as well as two-way communication. The units are small, slim and feature packed. They come in an assortment of colors and what's best is that none of the FRS models require a license to use (note: license is required for GMRS units). On the slopes, in the mall, on a camping trip even for car-to-car communications when traveling with a group, Audiovox two-way radios deliver.PRODUCT FEATURES:7-Mile Range (3 Watts);Wall Charger;High Efficiency Rechargeable NiMH Batteries;8 GMRS / 7 FRS;NOAA Receiver / Weather Alert;Hands-Free (VOX) Capable;Scan / Dualwatch /Rogerbeep / Call;Full Electronic Controls;LCD Back Light;Call Key / Channel Down Key;Monitor Key / Chanel Up Key;Emergency Channel;Program Priority Scan;Quick Release Belt CLip;FCC License Required.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Audiovox GMRS7000CH rechargeable GMRS two-way radio goes well beyond most two-way radios with its seven-mile range. With eight GMRS and seven FRS channels, 38 codes, NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) receiver and weather alert, hands-free (VOX) operation capability, and rechargeable NiMH batteries, this is one powerful radio.
In addition to standard features like channel scan, roger beep, and a monitor key, emergency channel, and call key, the GMRS7000CH also includes advanced features like full electronic controls, programmable priority scan, and a quick-release belt clip. The radio comes with rechargeable NiMH batteries, a wall charger, and a 30-day warranty. Note that an FCC license is required for GMRS operation.
Customer Reviews:
Cheaply constructed.......2004-01-02
I have read a lot of people having trouble with the ptt button on this radio. My friend had the the button break on his, and I had the same thing happen to mine. I would suggest they redesign this part. They want over $25 to repair this defect. I wouldn't buy any of their products.
Available on-line at www.audiovox.com.......2003-12-03
You can get the same radios from Audiovox for $27.50
Poorly designed and prone to break.......2003-02-18
My experience....one of first two I was shipped was defective, apparent badly designed/cheap switch....replacement one also defective....in my opinion, it's junk, don't buy it; what's the point of 7-miles if it keeps breaking?
Range is havily overquoted!!!!.......2003-02-16
GMRS7000 is a good two way radio, but the range is havily overquoted. The actual range is about 2 miles in open field, less in town or buildings. As all two way radios, forests reduce drastically the range (less than a mile!).
Another issue, is the battery meter which can show you 100% of battery available but, when you try to transmit, the meeter go to 0% and the display goes off. Of course you're not able to transmit anything. So you have to carefully count the hours wou've used the radio to have a rough idea of the available battery.
Also you don't have any indication in the instruction book of how long to charge the accumulators.
Beaside this, it's a good product. As I haven't owned other long-range two way radios (just a Motorola 0.5W) I don't know if other have the same problems.
GREAT PRODUCT.......2003-02-05
GREAT PRODUCT!!! I work at a church that has Very thick walls because it was a Fall-out shelter. All of the radios ive tried have had trouble getting throught. When I got these there was no problem at all getting through. Also when we went camping part of our family was on the otherside of a mountian about 4 miles away and the reception was GREAT. A must have!!
Product Description
7 GMRS/FRS 7 FRS and 8 GMRS channelsQT interruption feature iVOX hands-free communication10 audible call tones with talk confirmation tone Manual scan with delete option Single-pin audio accessory connector 1-watt power2 3/8"W x 6 1/2"H x 1 3/8"D Backlit display and transmit LED signalAudible low-battery alert and battery meterRequires 3 AA batteries each (not included)Includes belt clip
Product Description
22 x 38 channels15 GMRS and 7 FRS channels with 38 privacy codes provides 836 combinations to help eliminate interference Selectable voice operated transmitter for automatic voice transmission and hands-free VOX capability Built-in racecar channel receiver/scanner for listening to drivers' chatter at the track Built-in LED flashlightFCC license requiredIncludes 2-port desktop charger rechargeable NiMH batteries and swivel belt clip
Product Description
7-FRS/GMRS 7-FRS and 8-GMRS channels121 privacy codes (38 CTCSS and 83 DCS)10 NOAA weather radio channelsVOX hands-free operationAuto-squelch and VibrAlert features10 different calling tones1-year warrantyIncludes 2 rechargeable Li-Ion batteries belt clips and 2-port desktop charger
Product Description
15 GMRS and 7 FRS channels99 CTCSS privacy codes7 emergency/weather channels emergency/weather alert5 different call tones vibrate and silent modesScramble roger beep and auto-channel change optionsVOX hands-free operation capability with headset jackBacklit LCD displayIncludes 2-port desktop charger 2 rechargeable NiMH batteries DC jack and belt clips
Product Description
Cobra's 4200WX top-of-the-line 2-way radios are some of the most powerful radios on the market today! With its X-3 Power Technology, the radios are able to achieve longer range and stronger penetration of buildings, cars, dense woods and other obstacles. The result is a range up to seven (7) miles! To help save power, you can choose between three power output levels. A digital eight point compass, along with a digital clock, alarm and stopwatch are also included.
Product Description
Cobra's 4000WX top-of-the-line 2-way radios are some of the most powerful radios on the market today! With its X-3 Power Technology, the radios are able to achieve longer range and stronger penetration of buildings, cars, dense woods and other obstacles. The result is a range up to seven (7) miles! To help save power, you can choose between three power output levels. A digital eight point compass, along with a digital clock, alarm and stopwatch are also included. Features include: 22 Channels and 38 Privacy Codes totaling 836 Privacy Channel Combinations 10 NOAA Weather Channel broadcasts Clock/Alarm & Stopwatch with Split-Timer Water Resistant to IP54 Standards VOX Hands Free Operation UHF/FM - Ultra-clear long distance reception X-3 Power Technology for longest range and strongest penetration available Switchable Power Output - RF Output 3 Watts, 3 Watts or 2 Watts provide increased power and range Digital Compass - 8 point digital compass included VibrAlert - Provides a silent alert for incoming calls Battery Saver Circuitry Scan Feature - Allows you to scan either channels, privacy codes within a channel, or the ten channel memory to locate conversations in progress. Key Lock Illuminated LCD - Maximum ease of use even at night. 10 Separate Call Tones Auto Squelch Maximum Range Extender Keystroke Tone Signal Speaker/Mic Jack Includes belt clips Requires 4 'AA' batteries (not included) Cobra's 4000WX top-of-the-line 2-way radios are some of the most powerful radios on the market today! With its X-3 Power Technology, the radios are able to achieve longer range and stronger penetration of buildings, cars, dense woods and other obstacles. The result is a range up to seven (7) miles! To help save power, you can choose between three power output levels. A digital eight point compass, along with a digital clock, alarm and stopwatch are
Product Description
7-FRS/GMRS 7-FRS and 8-GMRS channels121 privacy codes (38 CTCSS and 83 DCS)Switchable hi/low power outputsTimeout timer to extend battery life10 NOAA weather radio channelsVOX hands-free operation1-year warrantyIncludes 2 rechargeable Li-Ion batteries and 2-port desktop charger
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