Kenwood's UBZ-LH14 FreeTalk radio is a sleek little Family Radio Service unit that can handle all 14 FRS channels along with 38 subcodes per channel, making it ideal for crowded environments. It offers plenty of features and great expandability.
The radio isn't the smallest we've seen, and its three AA batteries add to the weight, but we're certain most users will be able to overlook these minor drawbacks once they start tapping the FreeTalk's abilities. For example, a scanning function automatically finds free channels, eliminating the typical trial-and-error process. And although the FreeTalk doesn't have many buttons cluttering its face, there are many advanced options that can be configured through a hidden menu.
The FreeTalk's many features are spelled out in the well-written manual, and we needed only a few minutes to set up the radio once we learned what the cryptic menu entries stood for. The menu let us change call tones, enable the automatic power off feature, and eliminate the beeps that sounded every time a key was pressed. The FreeTalk can even tell if a member of your party has wandered out of range, a feature we typically don't see on FRS devices in this price range.
Portability is enhanced by a swing-down antenna that stows behind the unit, a testament to the unit's carefully considered physical design. The rubber-coated push-to-talk button is easy to press, yet difficult to press accidentally. The microphone and external speaker jacks are covered by separate rubber plugs that keep them nice and clean when the peripherals are not attached. Kenwood even threw in a belt clip.
We were happy to learn that FreeTalk performed as well as it looked, with a range comparable to all the other FRS radios we've tested and with excellent transmission quality. The sound sometimes crackled a bit at maximum volume, but we rarely had to turn our radio up that loud. Overall, this is an excellent unit, boasting several useful features that actually justify the price. --T. Byrl Baker
Pros:
- Many advanced features, including call tones and out-of-range alerts
- Swing-down antenna makes the device easier to carry
- Excellent documentation
- Establishing settings is nearly impossible without consulting the manual
- Sound quality suffers slightly at high volume levels
Product Description:
2-mile range 38 privacy codes Scan mode with auto channel select Out-of-range alarm beep Privacy talk plus group mode 4 call tones Back-lit LCD display Auto power off (3 or 10 min.) 180 swivel antenna Uses 3 AA batteries (not included)
Kenwood UBZ-LH14 2-Way Radio (Black)
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Kenwood SMC34 Speaker Mic, UBZ- LF/ LH14's w/ volume control & 3 function keys
Manufacturer: KENWOOD ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Accessories:
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ASIN: B000056SLO |
Product Description
High performance, quality design, and affordability have long been the hallmarks of professional audio and radio products built by Kenwood Communications, a company with a 50-year heritage of engineering excellence. Kenwood is recognized around the world for the outstanding quality and reliability of its products. You will find KSI products working today in every kind of environment, from large manufacturing campuses on the other side of the globe to demanding wide-area public safety systems next door. Kenwood offers the finest quality products and services in the industry.Amazon.com Product Description
Use the SMC-34 speaker microphone to make your Kenwood Family Radio Service radio more functional. This black microphone works with Kenwood's UBZ, LF, and LH-14 models and features a volume control and three function keys.
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Kenwood UBZ-LH14 2-Way Radio (Black)
Manufacturer: KENWOOD ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Similar Items:
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ASIN: B00004TJ33 |
Amazon.com Review
Kenwood's UBZ-LH14 FreeTalk radio is a sleek little Family Radio Service unit that can handle all 14 FRS channels along with 38 subcodes per channel, making it ideal for crowded environments. It offers plenty of features and great expandability.The radio isn't the smallest we've seen, and its three AA batteries add to the weight, but we're certain most users will be able to overlook these minor drawbacks once they start tapping the FreeTalk's abilities. For example, a scanning function automatically finds free channels, eliminating the typical trial-and-error process. And although the FreeTalk doesn't have many buttons cluttering its face, there are many advanced options that can be configured through a hidden menu.
The FreeTalk's many features are spelled out in the well-written manual, and we needed only a few minutes to set up the radio once we learned what the cryptic menu entries stood for. The menu let us change call tones, enable the automatic power off feature, and eliminate the beeps that sounded every time a key was pressed. The FreeTalk can even tell if a member of your party has wandered out of range, a feature we typically don't see on FRS devices in this price range.
Portability is enhanced by a swing-down antenna that stows behind the unit, a testament to the unit's carefully considered physical design. The rubber-coated push-to-talk button is easy to press, yet difficult to press accidentally. The microphone and external speaker jacks are covered by separate rubber plugs that keep them nice and clean when the peripherals are not attached. Kenwood even threw in a belt clip.
We were happy to learn that FreeTalk performed as well as it looked, with a range comparable to all the other FRS radios we've tested and with excellent transmission quality. The sound sometimes crackled a bit at maximum volume, but we rarely had to turn our radio up that loud. Overall, this is an excellent unit, boasting several useful features that actually justify the price. --T. Byrl Baker
Pros:
- Many advanced features, including call tones and out-of-range alerts
- Swing-down antenna makes the device easier to carry
- Excellent documentation
- Establishing settings is nearly impossible without consulting the manual
- Sound quality suffers slightly at high volume levels
Amazon.com Product Description
Talk with your family and friends while on the slopes, hiking trail, or city streets with the black Kenwood UBZ-LH14BK Free Talk radio. It features auto channel select from up to 14 channels, so you don't have to fuss with finding a static-free channel while you are skiing or hiking. Four different ring tones alert you even in noisy environments. It features an extra-large LCD screen and 120 hours of use on standby.Product Description
Small enough to fit comfortably in your hand, FreeTalk UBZ-LH14 is packed with handy features. Several innovative functions offer unrivalled ease of use, while legendary Kenwood reliability provides peace of mind. FreeTalk UBZ-LH14 is everything you want in point-to-point communications.Customer Reviews:
Still a Kenwood radio fan after 30 years.......2005-08-04
Solid Radio for most needs.......2004-01-03
Better than expected - Kenwood comes through.......2003-09-11
Kenwood FRS.......2003-04-20
One of the best radios out there.......2002-01-01
That said, NONE of the consumer FRS radios has really loud sound. So, if you're at a noisy event (sports, etc.) you'll have a tough time communicating.
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Kenwood UBZ-LH14 2-Way Radio (Silver)
Manufacturer: KENWOOD ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Similar Items:
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ASIN: B00004TJ32 |
Amazon.com Review
Kenwood's UBZ-LH14 FreeTalk radio is a sleek little Family Radio Service unit that can handle all 14 FRS channels along with 38 subcodes per channel, making it ideal for crowded environments. It offers plenty of features and great expandability.The radio isn't the smallest we've seen, and its three AA batteries add to the weight, but we're certain most users will be able to overlook these minor drawbacks once they start tapping the FreeTalk's abilities. For example, a scanning function automatically finds free channels, eliminating the typical trial-and-error process. And although the FreeTalk doesn't have many buttons cluttering its face, there are many advanced options that can be configured through a hidden menu.
The FreeTalk's many features are spelled out in the well-written manual, and we needed only a few minutes to set up the radio once we learned what the cryptic menu entries stood for. The menu let us change call tones, enable the automatic power off feature, and eliminate the beeps that sounded every time a key was pressed. The FreeTalk can even tell if a member of your party has wandered out of range, a feature we typically don't see on FRS devices in this price range.
Portability is enhanced by a swing-down antenna that stows behind the unit, a testament to the unit's carefully considered physical design. The rubber-coated push-to-talk button is easy to press, yet difficult to press accidentally. The microphone and external speaker jacks are covered by separate rubber plugs that keep them nice and clean when the peripherals are not attached. Kenwood even threw in a belt clip.
We were happy to learn that FreeTalk performed as well as it looked, with a range comparable to all the other FRS radios we've tested and with excellent transmission quality. The sound sometimes crackled a bit at maximum volume, but we rarely had to turn our radio up that loud. Overall, this is an excellent unit, boasting several useful features that actually justify the price. --T. Byrl Baker
Pros:
- Many advanced features, including call tones and out-of-range alerts
- Swing-down antenna makes the device easier to carry
- Excellent documentation
- Establishing settings is nearly impossible without consulting the manual
- Sound quality suffers slightly at high volume levels
Amazon.com Product Description
Talk with your family and friends while on the slopes, hiking trail, or city streets with the silver Kenwood UBZ-LH14BK Free Talk radio. It features auto channel select from up to 14 channels, so you don't have to fuss with finding a static-free channel while you are skiing or hiking. Four different ring tones alert you even in noisy environments. It features an extra-large LCD screen and 120 hours of use on standby.Product Description
Small enough to fit comfortably in your hand, FreeTalk UBZ-LH14 is packed with handy features. Several innovative functions offer unrivalled ease of use, while legendary Kenwood reliability provides peace of mind. FreeTalk UBZ-LH14 is everything you want in point-to-point communications.Customer Reviews:
Still a Kenwood radio fan after 30 years.......2005-08-04
Solid Radio for most needs.......2004-01-03
Better than expected - Kenwood comes through.......2003-09-11
Kenwood FRS.......2003-04-20
One of the best radios out there.......2002-01-01
That said, NONE of the consumer FRS radios has really loud sound. So, if you're at a noisy event (sports, etc.) you'll have a tough time communicating.
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Kenwood UBZ-LH14 2-Way Radio (Yellow)
Manufacturer: KENWOOD ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Similar Items:
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Product Features:
ASIN: B00004TJ31 |
Product Description
Small enough to fit comfortably in your hand, FreeTalk UBZ-LH14 is packed with handy features. Several innovative functions offer unrivalled ease of use, while legendary Kenwood reliability provides peace of mind. FreeTalk UBZ-LH14 is everything you want in point-to-point communications.Amazon.com Review
Kenwood's UBZ-LH14 FreeTalk radio is a sleek little Family Radio Service unit that can handle all 14 FRS channels along with 38 subcodes per channel, making it ideal for crowded environments. It offers plenty of features and great expandability.The radio isn't the smallest we've seen, and its three AA batteries add to the weight, but we're certain most users will be able to overlook these minor drawbacks once they start tapping the FreeTalk's abilities. For example, a scanning function automatically finds free channels, eliminating the typical trial-and-error process. And although the FreeTalk doesn't have many buttons cluttering its face, there are many advanced options that can be configured through a hidden menu.
The FreeTalk's many features are spelled out in the well-written manual, and we needed only a few minutes to set up the radio once we learned what the cryptic menu entries stood for. The menu let us change call tones, enable the automatic power off feature, and eliminate the beeps that sounded every time a key was pressed. The FreeTalk can even tell if a member of your party has wandered out of range, a feature we typically don't see on FRS devices in this price range.
Portability is enhanced by a swing-down antenna that stows behind the unit, a testament to the unit's carefully considered physical design. The rubber-coated push-to-talk button is easy to press, yet difficult to press accidentally. The microphone and external speaker jacks are covered by separate rubber plugs that keep them nice and clean when the peripherals are not attached. Kenwood even threw in a belt clip.
We were happy to learn that FreeTalk performed as well as it looked, with a range comparable to all the other FRS radios we've tested and with excellent transmission quality. The sound sometimes crackled a bit at maximum volume, but we rarely had to turn our radio up that loud. Overall, this is an excellent unit, boasting several useful features that actually justify the price. --T. Byrl Baker
Pros:
- Many advanced features, including call tones and out-of-range alerts
- Swing-down antenna makes the device easier to carry
- Excellent documentation
- Establishing settings is nearly impossible without consulting the manual
- Sound quality suffers slightly at high volume levels
Amazon.com Product Description
Talk with your family and friends while on the slopes, hiking trail, or city streets with the yellow Kenwood UBZ-LH14BK Free Talk radio. It features auto channel select from up to 14 channels, so you don't have to fuss with finding a static-free channel while you are skiing or hiking. Four different ring tones alert you even in noisy environments. It features an extra-large LCD screen and 120 hours of use on standby.Customer Reviews:
Still a Kenwood radio fan after 30 years.......2005-08-04
Solid Radio for most needs.......2004-01-03
Better than expected - Kenwood comes through.......2003-09-11
Kenwood FRS.......2003-04-20
One of the best radios out there.......2002-01-01
That said, NONE of the consumer FRS radios has really loud sound. So, if you're at a noisy event (sports, etc.) you'll have a tough time communicating.
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