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Motorola EM1000

*Est. $45 per pair

Motorola EM1000

Best FRS/GMRS two-way radio

pros
  • Good value
  • Convenient features
  • Privacy codes and 20-mile rated range
cons
  • USB cable not included
  • FCC license required for GMRS channels
 
 
Where to Buy
  • eBay

    for $38.95

  • TigerDirect.com

    for $49.99

  • CircuitCity.com

    for $49.99

 
 
 

Members of the Two-Way Radio Forum review the Motorola EM1000 in detail and also compare it to another reviewed model in a separate report. Field & Stream gives a brief product review of the EM1000 in its coverage of the 2008 SHOT show. Only a handful of owners have posted reviews on Amazon.com, but their comments are positive.

The Motorola EM1000 offers a 20-mile rated range (real-world range will be less) and numerous convenience features not found on most other similarly priced two-way radios: NOAA weather alerts, emergency alerts and transmitter, hands-free operation, USB charging port, backlit display, a built-in LED flashlight and Quiet Talk interruption filter, which allows users to lock out extremely busy channels. The Cobra LI7200 (*est. $55) is a similar model that offers a better range, excellent sound quality and battery life, however it costs a bit more and doesn't come equipped with as many features.

Where To Buy
 
 
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eBayeBay rated 4.00 (1176 reviews)1176 store reviewsIn Stock. $38.95
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CircuitCity.comCircuitCity.com rated 3.50 (794 reviews)794 store reviewsIn Stock. Order Today, Ships Today$49.99
 
 
 

Our Sources

1. TwoWayRadiosForum.com

Several models of two-way radios are tested and critiqued by a senior member of this forum. The Motorola EM1000 receives high marks for its convenient features, interference protection and easy, straightforward operation. In a comparison review, the Cobra LI7200 receives a slightly higher overall score, but both radios are said to be effective products that perform well.

Review: Product Reviews, Contributors to TwoWayRadioForum.com

2. Field & Stream

Included in the list of the hottest new gadgets for hunting and other outdoor activities is the Motorola EM1000, which combines a two-way radio with an emergency/weather alert siren. It also features a handy LED flashlight and backlit display. Although the rated range is up to 20 miles, users will most likely achieve a range of no more than four or five miles in wooded or hilly areas.

Review: Hot New Gadgets from the 2008 SHOT Show, Jay Cassell

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