Product Description

PRODUCT FEATURES:Up to 12 miles range (Range varies with terrain)22 channels (15 GMRS, 7 FRS)Battery strength meterKeypad lockChannel scanChannel monitor1 call toneRoger beepBelt clip included

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #249 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: Black
• Brand: Uniden
• Model: GMR1235-2
• Dimensions: 8.69" h x 2.75" w x 7.06" l, .66 pounds

Features

• Two radios included
• 22 Channels, channel Scan/Monitor
• Up to 12 miles
• Roger beep
• Compact Size

Customer Reviews

Looks like a toy, works like the real thing
Those Uniden GMR1235-2 2-way Radios are so compact, you can easily hold both in one hand (see my Customer Image). They are also very inexpensive (around $20 for a pair), so one may think of them as just toys for kids, But in fact they can be used by kids and adults alike - provided that you start with the correct expectation.

First of all, forget about the manufacturer's claim of '12-mile' range. That is only possible under the most optimistic test condition (transmitting from one hill top to another with clear line-of-sight). In an urban environment, you are lucky if you can get one or two miles. With this limited range in mind, this walkie talkie set can still be very useful in many places (such as in a National Park, or a large shopping mall). The sound quality is quite decent - similar to an AM radio.

Next, this thing is a battery-eater if you use disposable alkaline cells (three AAA per radio). The manufacturer claims an average battery life of '20 hours'. But again, this is under a special test condition of '5/5/90', which means 5% transmit, 5% receive, and 90% idle time. The device consumes different amount of current during different operation modes, as shown below:

- While transmitting: 400mA
- While receiving: 50-100mA (depending on volume level)
- While idling: around 15mA.

If you do a lot of transmission, a set of alkaline cells is likely to run flat in less than two hours (because alkaline cells are very inefficient at high current). My advice is to buy some good quality rechargeable cells, such as the Kodak AAA NiMH 850 mAh, to power those radios. That way, not only will you save money on batteries, you can even get longer run time per charge.

A steal of a deal!
I bought a pair to see how they would work for a local communications net and they were great! Sure, they lack a lot of the fancy bells and whistles but they have range and clarity that some of the other hand-held radios in the net lacked. Some of the other members were so impressed, they wanted to know where they could get some. I'm buying some more now before these babies sell out, again!

Good, basic communication option. Fairly long range, easy to use, batteries included, and good price. What's not to love?

Excellent for the price
Bought these as knock around radios for the kids so they didn't need to play with my nicer Motorola talkabouts. For the price these are excellent radios. They have been tested out to just under 1 mile over water (opposite sides of the local lake). The included batteries are kind of like the inkjet cartridges you get with your printer... just enough juice for you to test the product, but not enough for real work. Don't head into the field on the included batteries! A buddy and I hiked into a high mountain lake to fly fish with these radios and they were great for us to brag "fish on" when we were too far apart to see each other. At $10 each they were a guilt free purchase, even knowing they won't see daily use. Very happy with the quality and performance at this price point.