Uniden SX507-2CKHS Up to 50 Mile Range Two-Way Radio Walkie Talkies W/Dual Charging Cradle, Waterproof, Floats, 22 Channels, 142 Privacy Codes, NOAA Weather Scan + Alert, Includes 2 Headsets, Grey

Bought these to replace a set that never seemed to work when I needed them. The old set was powered by 4 AAA batteries. This radio is powered by 3 AA batteries. I used Enloop 2000maH rechargeable batteries rather than the 1000maH that came with the radios. The audio on these radios is very clear. Haven't tested the max range but have used them at about 1/2 mile, in the woods, and with hills between the two radios. No problem communicating with just the normal power setting. I haven't used the boost function yet as it was not needed. So far I am pleased with these radios. The true test will come when we use them on the ski slopes.

These come in handy when out hunting or working in the woods range of distance is good and has a boost on it that gives even more range

I knew I wouldn't actually get the advertised distance from any 2-way radio, but I didn't think I would get 1/50th of the advertised reception. I have a piece of property that is about 15 miles point to point (as the crow flies?) from my house, but is about 40 miles on road. The property is very near a ridge in the mountains that looks down into Boise, so it is close to having direct line of sight (3000 ft of elevation change to the mountains that look down on the city). I thought with an advertised 50 mile range I might maybe get those 15 miles. Initial testing shows I barely get one mile. How is this even ethical to advertise, I thought for sure there was something I was doing wrong, there is no way I am legitimately only getting 1/50th of the advertised range. Full charge, high power channels, boost button, paired in group mode, can't even make it to the corner grocery store...I need to test it out in the mountains to decide whether we have any use for these at all, or if I just return them, but they are definitely no where close to advertised.I'm not shocked that they didn't reach the whole 15 miles, but I am shocked that I can't get more than 1. If I needed to communicate with someone this close I would just yell really loud, or maybe stretch a string between two tin cans... Uniden should be embarrassed to advertise this as 50 miles.

We have four of these units we use for multiple applications. The quality and ease of use are what you'd expect for Uniden. That said, the advertised maximum range of 50 miles is ridiculous and inaccurate. In the vacuum of space, line of sight... maybe, but in the real world, even in good conditions, a mile line of sight is about the most you can expect. In Urban environments, you might be able to use them within a 1/2 mile range.

Purchased these radios for use out-of-doors in a mountainous environment in inclement weather conditions. The Uniden FRS models are not the cheapest on the market but they advertised submergibility and weren't covered in all sorts of garish, chromed-metal looking decor.The good:* Solid build quality.* They work at ranges of upwards of a mile in very mountainous terrain (no clear line of sight).* Lockout feature keeps fingers or gear from inadvertently changing channels.* Red display light preserves night vision. A very nice feature.* Battery life is excellent. Intermediate use over an 8-hour day resulted in 1/4 battery life remaining and radio-provided rechargeable batteries can be taken out and supplanted with any AAA battery.The Bad:* While they work in the mountains, they also demonstrated a lack of ability to receive comms in as little as a few hundred yards around switchbacks. That was both surprising and disappointing, especially since the "boost" button is supposed to push a signal 50 miles under ideal conditions. Lol!* Would like the volume to go lower than it does. Radio tends to receive and squawk loudly.* Setup was not the most intuitive. Manufacturers could learn a thing or two from the smartphone industry and make these things more layperson friendly.* Made in ChinaConclusion: Ultimately it is anticipated that these radios will be highly weatherproof since they advertise submergibility and it is hard to find waterproof FRS radios on the market, or was when we looked, so Uniden was the ticket. If you are in the market for an FRS radio, take some time, do the research, make the comparisons. There are a ton of options out there in this market.

These radios have a very long range even in town for the price a good deal bought them to use an emergency would recommend them

I bought 2 sets of these for the family to use when we are out and about and separated.It was easy to setup and its nice to have drop in chargers. They have a great appearance and can get pretty loud.We went roughly 15 miles out in a hilly/wooded area and was still able to reach each other clear as day. I haven't tested to an extreme distance but 15 miles is quite the range still