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| Cobra PR 4100-2 WX VP 16-Mile GMRS/FRS 2-Way Radio (Twin Pack) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Cobra
Category: CE
List Price: $59.95
Buy New: $27.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 7806
Platform: Not Machine Specific
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 8
Batteries Included: Yes
Battery: 8 AAA
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 1.5 x 2.2 x 6.6
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: PR 4100-2 WX VP
Model: PR 4100-2 WX VP
UPC: 028377907623
EAN: 0028377907623
ASIN: B000KZP8LQ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | UHF/FM band for ultra-clear reception with a range up to 16 miles | | • | 22 channels combined with 38 privacy codes provide 836 privacy channels | | • | 10 NOAA weather channels, 10-channel memory, scan function and auto-squelch | | • | Unique battery-saver circuit, roger-beep, 10 call alerts, and key lock | | • | Weigh 3.7 ounces, measure 2.2 x 6.6 x 1.5 inches (W x H x D), and backed by 1-year warranty |
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Product Description
This feature-laden Cobra microTALK two-way radio allows you to choose between either high power to maximize range or low power to conserve battery life (in GMRS). UHF/FM provides Ultra-clear long distance reception. An extended range capability provides up to a 16 Mile Range (varies depending on terrain and conditions). Privacy Codes provide for a total of 836 "sub-channels" when the 38 privacy codes are combined with the 22 channels. Front panel push buttons give you easy access to all 22 channels (7 GMRS/FRS, 7 FRS, 8 GMRS). Get full coverage of all government operated NOAA broadcasts with the included 10 NOAA Channels. With the VOX feature the user's voice is detected and the radio transmits without the need to press any buttons, freeing hands for other tasks. Belt Clip Secures your microTALK radio while on the go Included Two-Port Desktop Charger Charges supplied NiMH batteries inside radios. Charger accommodates 1 or 2 radios Unit Dimensions (HxWxD) - 6.6 x 2.2 x 1.5 inches (168mm x 55.8mm x 38mm) / Unit Weight - 3.7oz (104g) Cobra 1 Year U.S.A. Warranty
Amazon.com Product Description
The Cobra Li4100-2WXVP MicroTalk GMRS/FRS 2-Way Radios make it easy to stay in touch with someone, wherever you may go. This rugged pair of radios is an outdoorsman's best friend, with plenty of range, features, and power to make sure that you don't get separated from the rest of your party in any terrain. The Li4100-2WXVP MicroTalk radios utilize the UHF/FM band for ultra-clear, long-distance reception with an extended range capability that reaches up to 16 miles, depending upon the terrain. These units feature an illuminated LCD display that is easily visible at a glance even at night, 10 separate call alerts to differentiate between incoming callers, and an on/off selectable roger-beep tone that indicates the completion of other transmissions so you know when it is ok to talk. These radios also feature an auto squelch with a selectable maximum range extender that overrides the auto squelch for longest-possible reception, and a selectable on/off keystroke tone signal that confirms key activation. Additionally, the Li4100-2WXVP radios include 10 NOAA channels for full coverage of all government operated NOAA weather broadcasts, a scan function to locate conversations in progress, and a 10-channel memory for programming favorite channels or channel/privacy code combinations for easy retrieval. The Cobra Li4100-2WXVP radios provide seven GMRS/FRS, seven FRS and eight GMRS channels for a total of 22 channels, all of which are easily accessed via the front panel's push buttons. When combined with the units' 38 privacy codes, users have a choice of up to 836 sub-channels to ensure privacy. These radios are built with a unique circuit that automatically switches to battery-saver mode if there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, thereby extending the battery life, and let you choose between High and Low power settings (GMRS only) to either maximize range or further extend your battery life. What's more, they come with a belt clip to secure your radios while you are on the go, and include a key lock that eliminates accidental channel changes. For added convenience, these MicroTalk radios include a VOX function with five selectable levels of sensitivity, which will detect the user's voice and transmit without the need to press any buttons, freeing your hands for other tasks. The Li4100-2WXVPs each run on four rechargeable, NiMH batteries, and come with a two-port desktop charger that allows you to recharge the batteries in both radios at once. Each radio has a built-in speaker/microphone/charger jack that lets you not only recharge batteries while in the unit, but use earphone speaker/microphone combinations for hands-free operation. Constructed to be water resistant for improved outdoor reliability, the Cobra Li4100-2WXVP MicroTalk Radios weigh only 3.7 ounces (without batteries), measure 2.2 x 6.6 x 1.5 inches (W x H x D), and are backed by a manufacturer's one-year warranty. What's in the Box
Two Li4100-2WXVP MicroTalk radios, two-port desktop charger, eight rechargeable NiMH AAA batteries, user's guide and warranty information.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Quite Usable December 2, 2007
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This a huge step up from the 5-mile Cobra radios that I also own. To a point that I actually find them useful.
The biggest range I was able to get from them in a residential area was around 1 mile, and a good usable range would be around 1/2 mile. This was not exactly line-of-sight, with a lot of residential houses in between. So, yeah, the 16-mile range claim is completely bogus, and it would be stupid to expect something like that from a 2-watt GMRS radio. Hence, I find 0.5 mile usable range to be respectable, but I wouldn't say that about the advertising claims of the manufacturer, of course.
Curiously, the transmitt power seems to be very similar to my 5-mile radios. The main difference is in quality. With these radios I'm able to receive the same signal further away, and it is much clearer.
So far, the most use I got out of these radios was on a 400 mile trip to LA. With my old radios, I had to be almost right next to the other car to communicate, a car in between or distance over 300 feet will make the signal too weak. The new radios were working very well. Granted, our cars didn't get further than 1/2 mile apart, but in that range the signal was always very strong and clear. I was very comfortable using them during the entire trip.
Pros:
AAA batteries - easily replaceable, when stock batteries die.
Handsfree compatible - very useful when skiing or driving.
NOAA forecasts - kills time when bored on a camping trip.
Handy volume knob - put on high to hear a call, then set to comfortable level to communicate.
Weatherproof - wouldn't dunk them, though, and they don't float.
Cons:
Unstable when in the charging base.
Hand-straps could be useful with these.
I'm glad these radios use AAA rechargeables. I'm only going to use my radios several times a year and I'm sure they will last much longer than the batteries will (build quality is pretty good, BTW). Li-ion batteries only make sense when you use your radios a LOT, otherwise - store your Li-ions half-discharged in a fridge, or they will loose their capacity in just a couple of years.
The original Cobra handsfrees are overpriced, and although, they have the same plug as many cell phone hansfrees, polarity is reversed. Of course, that last part can be fixed with just a little soldering. I'm anxious to try these radios on the slopes, when ski season starts. Then would be a good time to update this review.
 Cobra range claims are exaggerated October 6, 2007
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I bought the Cobra PR 5000 2-way radios that claim to have a 15 mile range. In reality, the range is a little over a mile on a good day. I have a pair of Uniden walkie talkies that claim to have 2 mile range and they perform better than the Cobras.
Someone at Cobra should get in trouble for false advertising.
 Stopped working in 15 days September 14, 2007
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
The set seemed good. working indoors fine. Took them to Rocky mountains, but never got a chance to check the real range. One of them stopped working for no apparent reason. I did not drop them , the operating temperature did drop to 40 degrees, but that cannot be the reason.
 Below expectations and faulty charging base June 24, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Claim of 16-Mile transmission is optimistic at best. Good quality and appearance. Fun. Especially find the weather band feature appealing. First AND second packages contained faulty charging base. Cobra Corp. tech support has not responded. Have decided to try a third time due to deal and overall quality.
Good for in and around your house, that's all. June 7, 2007
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
The only reason I gave these radio's 3 stars is because I know they are the same as any other 2-way radio's. I also own a set of Uniden 5 Mile FRS 2 way radio's, but I decided to buy an extra set so each user can have their own charger.
I also like that these Cobra radio's use standard AAA rechargeable batteries. This way when the batteries go bad you just buy another set of rechargeable batteries.
Do not believe the claims of 16 mile range, they barely do 1 mile if you are lucky. In fact my other set which is supposed to do 5 miles go just under a mile in reality about the same as these 16 mile ones. I don't know how they can advertise this, but they are all the same.
I tried them in low and in high and the distance was the same. Here's the kicker, I read the manual that says in order to use these legally in high power setting, you will need a license from the government? A license so you can talk a full mile away? That's a load of crap. Seriously, these things are nothing but a toy and a license to use them is laughable.
I have no problem keeping them on low power, especially since I will only be using them to contact the house next door (a relative). My new cell plan is only 200 minutes prime so these will do the job just fine, just don't expect much distance out of them.
I ran the test in my area which has a lot of trees. I left one home with my wife and drove my car away, I even turned down the windows. I had a fully charged battery in both and both were set at high.
Do not expect anything better from other brands, good luck. By the way, the price for these here at Amazon is great and I would sugest buying them if they fit your needs. There is 8 AAA rechargeable batteries includes, that's a value of at least $20 just for the batteries, so you get these 2 way radios for really cheap when you consider the value of the rechargeable batteries.
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