Features:
- Easy, high-quality 2-way radio communication with no license required
- Up to 2-mile transmission range
- Water-resistant design
- 14 channels with 38 privacy codes
- Telescopic antenna
Description:
If you're looking for a high-quality FRS radio with great sound quality and don't need a long transmission range, the Sony ICB-U655 is an ideal choice. Use it to keep in touch with your group when skiing, hunting, taking car trips, visiting amusement parks, or shopping at the mall. The ICB-U655 is relatively compact, thanks in part to its swing-down antenna. It's more rugged than most FRS radios, and the sturdy design is complemented by a metal hoop that keeps the volume knob from snapping off if the radio is dropped. Rubber plugs keep the AC power jack, headphone jack, and microphone jack free of debris; and rubber-coated buttons help prevent grit from making its way into the unit. Selecting one of the 14 available channels is easy, thanks to the large "+" and "-" buttons; and a simple switch on the front makes it easy to select whether these buttons select the channel or the subcode. (There are 38 such subcodes for each channel, making it easy to find an available frequency in crowded locations.) In our tests of the ICB-U655, the radio's range never exceeded 1 mile, regardless of the terrain or conditions. However, the sound quality was far superior to that of many similar radios we've tested, coming across crystal clear when we were within the 1-mile range. If you are looking for a great sounding FRS radio but don't need to use it over a long distance, the ICB-U655 will work like a champ for you. --T. Byrl Baker Pros: - Compact design
- Relatively rugged construction
- Excellent sound quality
Cons: - Limited range, based on our tests
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