Looking for review, and input.

General Discussion
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I just received a set of microTALK PR 4200-2 WX by Cobra as a gift. This is my first set of two-way radios that I have owned. I tested them out to see how well they stood up to their 18 mile range claim. That is all it seemed to be…was a claim, I wasn’t even a mile away and could get no reception. I live on the outskirts of an urban environment, could this be affecting the performance?

Any input or knowledge would be appreciated.

Thanks.

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It seems your radio is rated at .66 watt gmrs, .24w frs, that from the fcc site, doesn’t seem to have much power output.

Look at this post for a list of some radios’ rated power output:
http://www.twowayradioforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74