For anyone who as a kid ever used a walkie-talkie, the V-Talk handheld person-to-person communicators feel refreshingly familiar. But even though they come in a variety of translucent colors and fit easily into the palm of your hand, V-Talk radios are by no means toys.
With a 2-mile range, these devices offer some serious communication potential. Granted that our signal was relatively unobstructed, in our tests we could hear one another clearly from across department stores ("Honey, are we done shopping yet?"), on the other side of a large lake, and even for a while on commuter trains racing in opposite directions.
For basic use, the V-Talk is quite simple to handle. Just turn it on, set both devices to the same communications channel, and then hold down the PTT (push to talk) button to transmit. The V-Talk is a fully equipped FRS (Family Radio Service) communicator with 14 channels. It allows you to monitor channels before transmission to ensure that you don't interrupt another conversation. And it offers 38 CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) sub-band codes, giving you more combinations to choose from to keep your conversations private.
To prevent your discussions from being overhead the old-fashioned way (by anyone nearby curiously perking up their ears), the V-Talk contains a headphone output and microphone input port so you can hook up a headset for more discreet conversing.
The V-Talk is powered by three AAA batteries instead of rechargeable battery packs that some other radios use, but it also offers some features designed to extend battery life. The automatic power-off attribute shuts down the radio after 30 minutes of inactivity. And a time-out timer stops the V-Talk from transmitting if the PTT button has been held down for either 30 seconds or 3 minutes (set by the user).
The V-Talk FRS radio is a good choice--and a good price--for the number of valuable features included in the package. --J. Curtis
Pros:
- Compact design
- Easy to use
- Headset jacks
Cons:
- Battery replacement can be costly
- Obstructions can make reception scratchy
Product Description:
With a Lightweight and Palm-Sized design, 14 Channels with Channel Scan, 38 Privacy Codes, Backlit LCD display and Push to talk button, this cordless telephone from V-Tech features many convenient and intelligent functions for the user.
VTech 1311 Blue 14-Channel FRS Radio with 38 Sub Codes (single)
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VTech 1311 Blue 14-Channel FRS Radio with 38 Sub Codes (single)
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VTech is one of the world's leading consumer-focused technology companies which designs, manufactures and markets telecommunication and electronic learning products through an extensive international distribution network. With its excellence in technology manufacturing, VTech has successfully built a business based on its vision of "enriching lives through putting technology into the hands of people".Amazon.com Review
For anyone who as a kid ever used a walkie-talkie, the V-Talk handheld person-to-person communicators feel refreshingly familiar. But even though they come in a variety of translucent colors and fit easily into the palm of your hand, V-Talk radios are by no means toys.With a 2-mile range, these devices offer some serious communication potential. Granted that our signal was relatively unobstructed, in our tests we could hear one another clearly from across department stores ("Honey, are we done shopping yet?"), on the other side of a large lake, and even for a while on commuter trains racing in opposite directions.
For basic use, the V-Talk is quite simple to handle. Just turn it on, set both devices to the same communications channel, and then hold down the PTT (push to talk) button to transmit. The V-Talk is a fully equipped FRS (Family Radio Service) communicator with 14 channels. It allows you to monitor channels before transmission to ensure that you don't interrupt another conversation. And it offers 38 CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) sub-band codes, giving you more combinations to choose from to keep your conversations private.
To prevent your discussions from being overhead the old-fashioned way (by anyone nearby curiously perking up their ears), the V-Talk contains a headphone output and microphone input port so you can hook up a headset for more discreet conversing.
The V-Talk is powered by three AAA batteries instead of rechargeable battery packs that some other radios use, but it also offers some features designed to extend battery life. The automatic power-off attribute shuts down the radio after 30 minutes of inactivity. And a time-out timer stops the V-Talk from transmitting if the PTT button has been held down for either 30 seconds or 3 minutes (set by the user).
The V-Talk FRS radio is a good choice--and a good price--for the number of valuable features included in the package. --J. Curtis
Pros:
- Compact design
- Easy to use
- Headset jacks
Cons:
- Battery replacement can be costly
- Obstructions can make reception scratchy
Amazon.com Product Description
The VTech VTalk 1311 FRS radio offers the important features you need, but not the costlier features you don't, in a compact, fun package at a great- value price. With 14 channels and 38 subcodes, the 1311 offers a total of 532 frequencies to choose from. It also provides auto channel scan to find a clear channel for you, channel monitor, and channel lock. It's the easy way to enjoy two-way radio communications over a two-mile range.Additional features of the 1311 include an easy-to-read backlit LCD, microphone jack, headset jack, and belt clip. The 1311 uses three ordinary AAA batteries (included), and its auto power-off feature extends their life, so you can use your radio all day.
The colorful translucent casing is both fun and durable, and its compact size lets you easily tuck the radio away in your pocket.
Customer Reviews:
Drains batteries while turned off.......2001-04-17
It is clear and loud and has decent range (not sure what other folks are used to, especially the guy who tested 210 radios but didn't post what the top 3 were from his results). It also has the key features (lots of channels and subcode), so it's a relatively good deal for FRS radios.
Great price, solid performer.......2000-10-16
I think the most important purchase criteria here is how you intend to use them, as usable distance varies considerable with terrain. If you are in flat farmlands then you can expect 2 miles, otherwise it is typically less than a 1 mile of effective range. In cities I've found it to sometimes be as little as 200 or 300 feet (that's less than 1/10 of a mile).
FRS radios can be used with great success in many situations, such as at Disneyworld (yep, you can stay in touch with lose your kids or significant other), shopping in big cities (I hang out on the street while my wife takes the girls inside), when the kids are biking near the house, etc. If that's what you have in mind, then this is a good purchase.
Not a good radio!!!! Do not buy it!!!!!.......2000-10-16
What a deal!.......2000-10-13
The quality is pretty good (worked right out of the box), it's got some key features (NOT as many as the Motorola), it looks good (we got blue and purple), and at this price is almost disposable. Our son and his friends LOVE playing with them (great range and clear) and we've even used them for real communication (I located my family at Costco)! In the final analysis, when you can find a good product this cheap, jump on it.
Good value!.......2000-10-11
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