Cobra Electronics MicroTalk CXR900 (22 Channels) Two Way Radio

Review of Cobra CXR900 FRS/GMRS Radio.

This model is approved for USA use only.
A GMRS license is required for use on all GMRS channels (15-22) and for high/medium
power on shared FRS/GMRS channels (1-7)
No license is requires on channels 8-14 (or 1-7 on LOW power)
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Cobra's 2009 Top of the line model has some interesting feaures and functions. 
CTCSS and DCS Tones/Codes for interference elimination
NOAA Weather Radio
VOX
Channel Scan
Channel Memory
Vibrating alert
"Rewind Say Again" function.
Key lock to prevent accidental changes
High-Capacity lithium Ion battery with "smart charger"
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This top of the line Cobra model includes what you need and want.  It is full featured
and fun.

This model has full CTCSS and DCS for interference protection from radios not set to
your specific code. These are commonly referred to as "privacy codes"  They do NOT
prevent others from hearing you if they turn off this function.  This only prevents you
from hearing others if they do not have this function set to the same code as you.
Operation is fairly easy if you read the manual.  The only confusing issues are
memory settings.  They are only slightly confusing and are easily figured out.
All functions are menu-driven and listed in order. 
You can scan all channels, only memory channels, or CTCSS/DCS on a specific channel.
The scan function does NOT have lockouts.  This can be overcome by simply programming
channels you like into memory and just scanning these.
You may program up to 10 memories, which can also contain CTCSS or DCS codes.

"Rewind Say Again"
This is a 20 second digital voice recorder.  Use it how you like, in 3 ways.
Record a personal reminder for later playback.  Record activity on a channel, or
Record something then have it transmit on the air.
You have 20 seconds to play with. It will record each message in sequence, newest first on playback.  Older
messages will "fall" off.  Very interesting function.  It could be useful.
Performance... THE REVIEW
Battery life: They say 12 hours.  I say a minimum of 24 hours.  I can guess you could get
2 to 3 DAYS on a charge, depending on use.  Cobra uses the highest rated battery
pack on the market, and the only Lithium Ion I am aware of.  These radios have
the power behind them.  The charger is a "smart" charger, which turns off when the batteries are fully charged.

Operational ranges:
House to car: 1.5 Miles
House to person: 1.75 miles
Person To Person: 2 miles
Car to Car: .75 mile
These test were done in a suburban environment with houses, trees, etc.
The car to car test was done on suburban city streets.  AS I am a GMRS licensee, tests were all done on full power.
Audio:  Volume is good for average use.  Noisy areas may require a headset.  Received
audio is crisp and clear, considering small speaker size.
Vibrating Page:  It could be stronger, but it should work if held close.
Final thoughts:
All in all a great radio.  The only improvements I'd make would be to have
the scan mode automatically detect CTCSS/DCS tones in the main scan, and let you lock out
channels "on the fly" during the scan.
Based on my preious experience with Cobras, they are right on the money
in performance.
I recommend these radios.