Showing posts with label battery cell phone charger. Show all posts
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Sunday, November 9, 2014

Buy Rapid Car Kit Auto Plug-in Power Charger for ATT Nokia 2720 fold

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i got this for the price the name brand cost 25 bucks at at&t and these last a long time if u dont keep them plugged in not chargeing the phone. the circuit board inside build up heat and over time blow the small circuits inside(fyi) but for the money you cant beat it!

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Sunday, October 19, 2014

Buy Sunlinq Portable Solar Panel Charger 25W 12V

Sunlinq Portable Solar Panel Charger 25W 12V
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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Product Manufacturer: Global Solar Energy

Model Indication / Branding: Sunlinq 25 Watt folding solar panel

Manufacturer Model Number: PN 22127A

Weight: 26 ounces / 737 grams

Output Unloaded: 15.6 VDC

Rated Output: 12 VDC

Nominal voltage: 14.3 VDC(Averaged)

Power: 1500mA

Connector type: SAE 2 Pin Connector "Junction"

Sunset Anti-Feedback Diode: Yes

Cell composition: Copper Indium Gallium diSelenide (CIGS)

Open size: 34" x 20" / 86.36 cm x 50.8 cm

Closed size: 8.5" x 10.5" x ~2.5" thick / 21.59 cm x 26.67 cm x 6.35 cm

This panel is my first foray into folding portable solar storage. The outer shell material appears to be a plasticized ballistic "rip stop" type nylon material [pattern] of at least a few mils thickness. (I will break out the micrometer if anyone is truly interested)

This product does not technically fall under the mil spec construction guidelines as identified by the manufacturer. The mil-spec units start at 30 Watts (or 62 Watts) and do not include the "accessory kit" . The accessory kit is only included with the 25 Watt and below units. I have not verified the low end of the scale for the accessory kit being included. But the buyer would be wise to ensure that if the kit is not included, that they have it.

This product material is stiff below 75F / 23C and prone to maintaining a memory. If allowed to be stretched out during daylight hours it will mostly conform to the flat or mildly curved surface below it, however below this temperature one will experience some mild displeasure at attempting to fold it when the following to conditions have been met. The materials has a core temp of >75F / 23C and it has been allowed to cool in a open/unfolded position. To create the least amount of stress on the panel one must consider folding these panels when warm. Unfolding the panel does not pose the same challenge as they will conform to the open position once warm.

This solar panel creates voltages that can be unhealthy for sealed/maintenance free batteries/ gel batteries and other types of batteries that do not allow the replenishment of water/acid levels. While the amperage levels are well below the unsafe levels, overcharging batteries by applying high voltages over long periods of time can produce undesirable performance characteristics in the batteries. The optional voltage regulator / charge controller is HIGHLY recommended.

This is a casual use panel. The intended purpose is to suit the qualifications of being ultra portable, mildly rugged and super cool.

The efficiency falls in between that of a rigid glass /silicone panel and above the older amorphous technology. Under peak/ideal conditions somewhere around 19%.

This panel is capable of charging smaller electronic devices directly so long as its output is regulated. On extremely bright days with low load is easily capable of producing voltages that have the potential to severely damage most consumer electronics.

In my setting I use it to keep several gel cell batteries (in parallel) topped up while car camping. This is easily enough power to run many strings of LED lights, a moderate sized car based audio system and the 12VDC margarita blender occasionally through a night and easily for 5-7 days of car camping with no outside input.

I cannot speak to survivalist purpose, but I must say that given proper care and conditions I would expect these panels to work as well as any other glass / silicone unit without the weight. Perhaps even longer for the mil-spec version.

As far as bang for the dollar is concerned. If you are looking for huge power outputs. These are not the panels you are interested in. These panels are built solely for the purpose of being lightweight, rugged and portable.

And with that purpose in mind I must say that i highly recommend them!

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Used this product only a few times so far. It has not let me down. I would recommend using the charge controller with it. I hooked up two 7A-hr batteries (from a computer UPS). My system filled my backpack, but wasn't too heavy for our hike. This system worked great to keep my sat-phone charged as well as power left for charging some dry cell batteries.

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This is actually a pretty nice solar charger. It only has two negative aspects. First, it only has an energy efficiency rating of about 7%, and even with tender loving care, you can forget about it lasting more than about 3-4 years.

Originally touted as "weatherproof," this Global Solar device actually can be ruined by rain. As for the sun, it tends to dry out and crack when exposed to long sessions and the materials break down with sustained use. Even when pampered, a 3-year lifespan is all that can be hoped for, and this according to the manufacturer. It's great for the camper or hunter, who needs to pack it in a backpack, but somewhat lacking for the survivalist, who expects a 25+ year service life.

The 6W or 12W may be the way to go unless money is no object. Sadly, there's no other option except heavier glass paneled portable units, which weigh about nine pounds. If cared for, though, the heavier glass unit will provide significantly longer, if still indefinate, use.

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I had previously purchased the 12W version and discovered it to be very effective, especially on cloudy or overcast days. Since the 12W version had served me so well, I decided to purchase the more powerful 25W version even knowing the company is now out of business and the obvious greater expense.

I travel frequently in a van camper where weight & space limitations are an ever present factor, which is why I was attracted to the light weight, flexible technology in the first place. I also like to boon-dock; in those instances a well charged battery is essential.

The first thing I noticed about the 25W version is its tendency to retain a shape memory. Presumably, because the internal wires are heavier to be able to carry more electricity? Don't know, I'm not that savvy about these things.

My only concern about this model, is whether or not those wires will break with repeated opening and closing of the unit. The 12W version does not display that tendency.

A few months ago I replaced all the interior lighting in the van with LED bulbs, they are pricey but their lower power consumption, while providing adequate lighting, has proved to be very helpful, leaving more power available for the battery operated fan, TV or DVD player.

I also purchased the "Y" cable so both panels can be used simultaneously and as the literature recommended, a charge controller to prevent battery damage. So far it is all working well for my situation. If anything changes I will revise this review.

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Saturday, September 27, 2014

FJC 45234 4 Gauge 20' 600 Amp Parrot Clamp Booster Cable Reviews

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Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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The only fault here is with ME! I thought "4 gauge" would be a bit thicker than what I got. I hindsight, I am sure these will work in just about any situation and if I need thicker gauge, I probably have other issues to deal with.

The clamps are smaller and of cheaper quality than what I thought they would be. I had a set of cables that looked like these years ago, but they were bigger and of better quality. I guess it is just like everything else in the world, "less for more", these days! I'm sure, for me, they will be fine. I hope I never have to use them, but for a professional, let's say a tow truck operator, they would be junk in less than a year.

For the price, a good product. I guess "El Cheapo" here should "pony up" next time, if he wants top shelf products. LOL

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Great clamps. Nicely packaged. Transaction had no unexpected difficulties. Had a light duty set included. Very satisfied. Recommend these for anyone with an auto, truck or in need of a jump from time to time.

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This is a very good booster I was able to jump the car from behind , doesnt matter where the battery is left or right it will reach.

I hook-up ,tell my wife press the gas a bit ,then Honda Accord starts right away within a minute of hook-up. The parrot clamp is perfect it grips like a Visegrip locking plier . And the price is not bad. Shipping is good and fast delivery. OK OK OK ....

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Top grade Material. I have not tried it yet but I recognise good material when I see it. I cannot beat the price for these cables.

G. Roberson

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Fortunately I haven't had the oppurtunity to use them yet. However they appear to be what I was looking for.

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Saturday, September 13, 2014

Best Original OEM Car Charger for your Motorola A1200 Deals

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Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Very pleased with the product. Very inexpensive. It retails for $29.99. I would definitely do business with this company again.

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showed up quick and works great! super cheap! I would definitely order from them again!

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It is a good product, and is serving me the way i wanted.

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This OEM product works fine. My husband uses it in his car and has no problem with it. Much better than the original one as far as beating the price.

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Thursday, August 14, 2014

Reviews of Scorpio SR-i900R Motorcycle Alarm - New

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Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Although there are some unwritten details about this alarm and it takes some getting used to, it is a very well made alarm. One neat feature that is not obvious in the manual is if the alarm is triggered and the remote is within 10 feet, the icons will flash to show a trigger, but the alarm will not go off. It "knows" you are there and the vehicle is safe. The perimeter feature and internal back-up battery (in case someone accesses the alarm and disconnects the power source) are also two nice perks. The perimeter feature will warn away someone in the vicinity, and will go off if the intruder doesn't leave. Even though it says to charge the remote daily, you probably could go at least 3 weeks without charging it. The effective range of the alarm in a city is about a quarter mile. This is my first experience with a paging alarm, and it is highly recommended if you want this type of alarm for your bike.

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I found the installation instructions easy to follow, & this alarm works just as advertised, the sensitivity is easy to adjust, I reccomend this to anyone looking for an alarm that don't go off when the squirells or cats run over the seat of the bike. I am very happy I decided to get this one.

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I did have my I900 installed professionally and it works great It took a little time to adjust the perimeter alarm but once I got that taken care of it works great I have had it only about 3 weeks the the long term review is still out.

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I made the mistake of ordering this product directly thru the company rather than amazon.com. They consist of 4 employees and when you ask to speak with the owner about the rude and obnoxious behavior of the employees they pass you around the circle telling you he is out of the county. When I originally called the company to request additional information, the young man who answered the call (sales support and tech support is the same person) was rude, obnoxious and short on his answers. At times he took deep breaths and laughed at my questions ... classy company. None the less I ordered the product because of the good reviews. What I received was a plastic and very fragile unit. During the install the cover over the speaker broke and the custom connector kit did not fit as advertised. Don't waste your money on their custom wiring kit, just use the wiring kit that comes with the alarm. After I completed the install, some of the features worked while others do not. I'm extremely technically oriented (have an electrical engineering degree) and to say the product was low quality would be right on. Pick another company that is not in financial trouble and you will be much better off. I'm wishing I had gone with the Gorilla system, would have saved money and been much more satisfied. Oh by the way, unless you return any product (defective or not) within 14 days or ordering it they will not provide an RMA. Another reason to only do business with amazon.com ... and not the vendor directly.

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had the system put on the can am spyder 2012 and wife tuned it to do what she wanted it to do. it works great so fall so time will tell

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PowerGo 'Unbelievably Portable' 12 Volt Car Battery Jump Starter Booster and Power Bank. Includes: Premium Recoil Free Jumper Cables. Laptop and Smartphone Charging Cables. Car Charger for the PowerGo Battery. Sleek Carrying Case. - 13800 mAh
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I bought this about a month ago and so far had to use it once, it is so small I almost forgot I had it! But after taking it out of the glove compartment it worked perfectly! So glad I made this purchase:)

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I could not believe it. I ordered it just to see, because I know Amazon has a great return policy. I received the Booster, opened it, noticed it had half a charge, connected it to a completed dead battery and IMMEDIATELY the car started. Unbelievable! I am considering buying another to carry in our vehicles instead of leaving it home. It is light and therefore easily handled by my wife (who needs it more than I do) and it is efficient and comes with a case to keep everything compact. I have told and shown some of my friends this product and they could not believe it either. I absolutey recommend PowerGo ''Unbelievably Portable" 12 Vold Car Battery Jump Starter Booster to EVERYONE! I give this 10 stars out of 5 and I have not said this for any other product I have purchased.

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My Grandson left the interior light on in my hybrid last night and I awoke top a dead battery. I hooked it up as diected and it started right up. Dang, Love it !!!

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Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Cheap elago Micro USB Auto Charger for iPhone 5/4S/3GS ,Samsung Galaxy

elago Micro USB Auto Charger for iPhone 5/4S/3GS ,Samsung Galaxy and Other Device with USB Port
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elago Nano EL-Car-001 USB Car Charger for iPhone, iPod, MP3 Players, Digital Cameras, PDAs, and Mobile Phones (Black)

Very Poor Quality. I do not usually post a complaint review, but this product really failed my expectations. I used it only once, then when I remove it from my car charger socket, the bended metal at sides fell off, the plastic casing easily broke off. I do not recommend this product.

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Bought product for a road trip to be able to charge iphone 4 and ipod touch 2nd gen.. Works as expected and for that price it was a great buy. Have been using it for almost 2 months now..

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This device works just as intended and seems to charge pretty quickly. Its nice to have a USB charger in the car since you can get so many charging cords with USB connectors instead of wall plugs.

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I bought this USB charger adapter mainly because it was as cheap as I could find. My iPod came with a cable and I did't want or need to purchase another one packaged with an adapter, and this one doesn't come with one. What I like about this one is that it's almost flush with the dash board when plugged in, and fits easily into the ashtray when not.

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This is a great item at a great price. I purchased it for my Ipod to charge as I drive my car. It works exceptionally well. I would recommend this to anyone who needs a charging device for on the go.

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Saturday, June 21, 2014

Buy Kenwood TK-3230 ProTalk Portable UHF Business On-Site Two-Way

Kenwood TK-3230 ProTalk Portable UHF Business On-Site Two-Way Radio- Black
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Own 4 more

The best small business/ Large business Two Way Radio.

Zero static. Very reliable. I'll probable get 2 more soon.

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First, we had to have these programmed by a local tech company for an extra fee to get more channels then they turned out not to be strong enough to use in all areas of our elementary school. A great disappointment since we have quite a few students with serious health or behavioral issues and communication is extremely important!

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Monday, March 3, 2014

Best Battery Tender 022-0139P-DL-WH Battery Tender International 12V Deals

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Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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Seventy dollars (plus shipping) and it lasted almost exactly one year. Its idiot lights indicate it thinks it's "not properly connected" no matter what it's properly connected to. To add insult to injury, the manufacturer wants another $16 to fix it under warranty, plus what I would have to pay to ship it to them... Forget this item, Battery Tender International is not a durable product.

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I choose 5 stars, It Just Works!

All Likes and No Dislikes

Recommend to anyone, Used to keep Car battery charged while parked in garage.

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The first one I bought I thought maybe it was just a dud after it just up and died after only a few months of intermittent use. The second one lasted a little bit longer, but sure enough it's dead to the world now. I read a lot of good reviews so that was why I tried the second one. Well, that was the last one of these I will ever try.

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I've had my Battery Tender International for about 10 years now and have had no problems with it. It always does an excellent job of keeping my vehicles' batteries in top condition. Easy to use and excellent value for the money.

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I normally don't write reviews but after reading one at this site flaming the product, I decided to write one. I've had this item for three years and haven't had a bit of trouble with it. Does a great job keeping the battery on my ST1300 ready to go, even through the winter. I like the quick disconnect and it's waterproof cover. I've got it wired into to the battery terminals and tie wrapped at convient spot on the side of the bike. No fuss to plug in for charging or disconnect to go.

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Thursday, February 27, 2014

Review of USB Charger Power Adapter Pink for Htc cell phone

USB Charger Power Adapter Pink for Htc cell phone
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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love it works great couldn't ask for anything more with this product thank you very much for such a great working product

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I choose the rating I did because this item arrived on time and just as described in the description for the product.

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I do like this charger, i mean it's pink, lol. plus its a lot smaller than the one i had before, so it just works better for me(:

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The day after I received this item it went in the trash. It worked for less than a day. Should have known. Learning experience.

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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Best HQRP Replacement AC Wall Charger Adapter for Garmin Nuvi 255W 205W Deals

HQRP Replacement AC Wall Charger Adapter for Garmin Nuvi 255W 205W 260W 265WT GPS Device plus HQRP Coaster
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The product came in as specified. It does charge the GPS device as indicated. I would highly recommend it for anyone that does not like to use the car battery to recharge the Garmin Nuvi and still use it for navigational purposes.

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Can't complain about anything, as the charger works and has been working for the last 2 or 3 years that I've had it.

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There is not much to say about a charger. It works. I do like the screen protector that was included since I am very hard on touch screens.

It did not arrive as fast as other electronic accessries I have ordered but it was well within the estimated time so I am satisfied.

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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Best BlackBerry Car Charger for BlackBerry Pearl, Curve and Bold 9000 Deals

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Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I READ ON THE DESCRIPTION THAT THE CHARGER IS FROM BLACKBERRY BRAND AND NOT THE CHEAPER ONES

BUT WHEN I GOT IT IT WASN'T THAT ITEM.......

THE CHARGER WORKS BUT IT BOTHERS ME THAT I DID NOT RECIEVE WHAT I WANTED...

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Do not know if it even works, it does not fit the phone at all. What a waste of money.

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I thought I lost my first charger that came with the phone. So I tried to find another charger for my blackberry. Had no luck until I hit up my place amazon.com I was cleaning up and found my old charger. What the heck. Now I have two amazon you rock thanks

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Didnt fit try to call to return didn't get a response. Will try again to see if I could return it

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Not much to say about a car charger other than it works like its supposed to. A tad bulky for the location of my outlet in the car, but easily stored in a compartment.

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Sunday, February 2, 2014

Cheap Uniden Weather Resistant 40-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radios

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I bought this pair to replace my old pair of Cobra MicroTalk PR260 WXC radios (which by the way were cheapest on the market, but served great for the price of ~30$). So I had an experience and a chance to compare. Overall I can say that this Uniden 5089 radios behave far much better, but do not forget that they cost triple of the PR260s price. Uniden 5089s shewed not bad range for consumer products for about few miles in the city (this is not bad) with few hills in between and some buildings (stone, 5-7 floors) and traffic of course. When I reached the limit where Cobras lost the signal Unidens were still perfect to understand everything said by other party. Want to mention that this radios have BOOST function that increases transmitting power thus extending the range or making voice more clear, without any interference or noise in cases when standard (black) button begins transmitting with some noise due to distance or terrain. The only drawback was that pair of headsets that comes with this radios are for VOX operation and do not have button on them, you must use VOX to use them or press transmit button on the radio itself when used without VOX. This all I can say so far. I'll update my review with time when tested in other conditions.

EDITED 10.2012

Want to note that radios are performing well in the city, I have normal signal in the small center for about 0.5 km to 1 km in the city! My old cobras showed a result of 100 m in the same city conditions in comparison. But there is something I did not like the headset. Headsets are not bad actually, buy the cushions on them are too thin so the hurt your ear if worn for a long time because there are plastic edges which push to your ear and thin cushion on them is not enough. One thing more, there is no PTT button on the headphone so you can push it to talk, thus you are forced to push the talk button on the radio itself or use VOX (which is really unusable on any device I ever had, be it a radio or a cell phone).

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I bought the Uniden 3040-2CKHS hoping some of the reviews about static were wrong, but I should have saved my money.

There is a few seconds of static right after talking and sometimes just random static. Also, I am looking for a louder speaker, but the speaker is not as loud as some other radios, so it would be difficult to hear in a noisy environment, without the headset.

I use 2 way radios at work(noisy environment in the city) and on the ranch(open space in the country) so I am very familiar with these products and how they should operate. I've tried several Midland products that don't perform any better than these particular Unidens and a couple of Motorola products that have their own set of problems, like random channel changes and turning themselves off.

The best product I've found so far, is Cobra's CXR825, which do not get random static and the speaker is the loudest, even louder than the other cobra radios I've tried. The lock button keeps the Cobras from changing channel and powering off, but still allows the radios to be used.

As far as distance goes, everything on the market is going to get far less than what is stated, due to conditions and terrain. Everything I've used (with the exception of some Midlands that were usless after 1/10 of a mile), reaches about 1 mile in the city and as far as 5 miles in open areas.

I only purchase radios that state a 30 mile range or greater, because some of my co-workers who bought radios with a 16 mile or 22 mile range cannot be heard the 1/2 mile across the property at work.

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Used these radios on a cruise to stay in touch. No problems with reception. Worked great. Recommend this product if you're looking for good reception at a distance.

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First off, the radios are nice and do what they say they will. Easy to use, though the lock feature takes a little getting used too. Compact, clear, and come with headsets.

Range: (since everyone states its not very far, but will not say how far is not very far)

These radios state long ranges and many channels. Without an FCC licence to use the radios, you are legally limited to channels 8 thru 14, which is only 1/6th the stated range in ideal conditions...that being wide open land, no trees, hills, power lines, etc.

Range in a residential location with no overhead power lines and an old neighborhood (i.e. homes are 30ft or so apart) for my 30 mile unit on channels 8-14 (max 5 miles legally without a licence), is about 0.25 miles. So basically, you are limited to about 1/20th the range in a residential area, so even at the higher power, I would estimate the 30 mile unit will get only about 1.5 miles in a residential area.

REI has a nice discussion on 2 way radios;

http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/twoway-radios.html

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I used three days for about 5-7 hrs each day on the same battery and still no need to change batteries, (with occasional chatter but mostly standby). I charged the batteries and extra's I bought for about 24+ hrs each so maybe it payed off. I did have a couple of batteries that wouldn't charge but I fixed it by placing a small piece of duct tape on the opposite end of the battery from the connectors to give it a bit more push in the connection direction and it works perfect. So far my max range up and down the bends of a river has been about a mile which had a little noise but was still a very readable transmission. A muffled sound coming from one was resolved by shaking the water out that had gathered in the speaker grill. The overstated max range and the fact that Uniden has been good to me in the past is why I ordered these radios.

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