Cobra Electronics MicroTalk FRS 110-2 (14 Channels) Two Way Radio
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- Maximum Range: 2 Miles
- Power Output: 0.5 Watts
- Channels: 14
- LCD Display: With LCD Display
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Walkie-Talkies for Kids of All Ages
Pros
cheap, works well, hard to break
Cons
bad belt clip design
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
These cheap radios work well and are fun to use, too!
My first experience with Family Radio Service (FRS) came when a group of friends took a pair on a backpacking trip. The radios were useful both in the cars on the way and on the trail. As in "take exit 26!" and "have you made it to the bridge yet, slowpoke?" They worked well and were fun to use as well. These are nothing like the crummy walkie-talkies I had as a kid. The range on those toys could barely cover from one end of the house to the other, and the reception was terrible. The range on FRS radios like the FRS 110 is limited to under 2 miles by the FCC. Still, that's enough for most applications and the reception is usually pretty good.
Operating the radios is very simple. All you have to do is turn them on and select a channel (there are 14 to choose from). Then press a button to talk.
The best thing about the FRS 110 is the price--about $60 a pair. I personally don't see any need to pay more for the "feature-packed" FRS models. The FRS 110 has jacks for a microphone and speaker, a lighted LCD display, and volume controls. There is also a button that causes the other radio to emit a loud beep, notifying that person that you are trying to reach them.
Each FRS 110 uses 4 AAA batteries. I would recommend NiMH rechargeables. The radios aren't too hard on batteries, but sometimes you may leave them on for a long time. Besides, it's better for the environment to use rechargeable batteries.
The radios seem pretty tough. I have dropped mine many, many times and they still work fine. The antennas are flexible, or they would have broken off long ago! The FRS 110 is not touted as water resistant, but it's not going to melt the first time it gets a little rain or snow on it. The buttons are all a rubbery type and there is a cover for the microphone and speaker jacks.
This has been pretty positive review up to this point. I feel the need to vent a little. The belt clip that is provided with the FRS 110 is really bad. So bad it is unusable. It seems like an afterthought. Without a good clip, you end up having to stuff the radio in a pocket. Oh well.
Overall I've found these radios to be useful and fun. And they're cheap enough that if you lose or break one, you won't cry over it for very long. Buy some for your kids and borrow them when you need them.
Operating the radios is very simple. All you have to do is turn them on and select a channel (there are 14 to choose from). Then press a button to talk.
The best thing about the FRS 110 is the price--about $60 a pair. I personally don't see any need to pay more for the "feature-packed" FRS models. The FRS 110 has jacks for a microphone and speaker, a lighted LCD display, and volume controls. There is also a button that causes the other radio to emit a loud beep, notifying that person that you are trying to reach them.
Each FRS 110 uses 4 AAA batteries. I would recommend NiMH rechargeables. The radios aren't too hard on batteries, but sometimes you may leave them on for a long time. Besides, it's better for the environment to use rechargeable batteries.
The radios seem pretty tough. I have dropped mine many, many times and they still work fine. The antennas are flexible, or they would have broken off long ago! The FRS 110 is not touted as water resistant, but it's not going to melt the first time it gets a little rain or snow on it. The buttons are all a rubbery type and there is a cover for the microphone and speaker jacks.
This has been pretty positive review up to this point. I feel the need to vent a little. The belt clip that is provided with the FRS 110 is really bad. So bad it is unusable. It seems like an afterthought. Without a good clip, you end up having to stuff the radio in a pocket. Oh well.
Overall I've found these radios to be useful and fun. And they're cheap enough that if you lose or break one, you won't cry over it for very long. Buy some for your kids and borrow them when you need them.
