Cobra LI 6500-2 WX VP 20-Mile GMRS/FRS 2-Way Radio (Twin Pack)

if you want a decent headset one that works with a helmet for get it because this has a single pin connection and helmet headsets all that i found were two pin connections the radio itself works greats but not much in the line of helmet headsets

I am very well pleased with these, but I would have appreciated a more prominant notification that HIGH power and most channels require an FCC license, which cost me $80!
Also, the control could be better. Switching from standby to weather radio, for instance, requires repeated pushing of the 'mode' button.
The power is good, but apparently is line-of-site, as I could not reach home today from two miles away with intervening hills.
But they will work for what we intend with them -

Bought these for a cruiseship. Tested them out at home. Had real trouble communicating. We couldn't make out what each other was saying. Never got to test range so cant make a judgment on that.

I did, however, have a good laugh trying to get my wife to understand me saying " You want fries with that?". Now I really feel for the people working at drive-though windows. Although they sound a LOT clearer than these units.

Makes it double hilarious that I bought them at "Fry's".

OMW back to return them now.

Great product indeed!
tough & long distance - this is what u need when going on a off-road trips with your buddies.
battary life is very long & the actual distance is 10 miles & more (hilly area).
i already bought 3 pairs of these cobra 6500 & 4 more of the 25 miles model (cobra 7000) - all my friends r using them & are very satisfied.
the 6500 model is much smaller & the radio distance is fine for its miniature size & weight.

I'm about to buy some more soon.

Battery lasts much longer than my old audiovox radio. The only negative I've experienced so far is you need to really press hard on the keys/buttons, other than that this is an awesome 2-way radio.