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 enlarge | Brand: Cobra
Category: CE
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Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 9478
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Includes MP3 Player: 0
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 1.4 x 2.4 x 4.8
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 3 years warranty
MPN: MR HH425LI VP
Model: MR HH425LI VP
UPC: 028377201097
EAN: 0028377201097
ASIN: B000OYJ62U
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Great VHF/GMRS radio November 2, 2007
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I just received two of these radios earlier this week, primarily to use as GMRS radios.
Having used them now for a few days, I'm so far impressed with the quality and reception. My biggest gripe is that the PPT button is sometimes hard to locate just right, since it is covered by the same flexible plastic which covers the light/lock button. I think these two buttons should be separated.
Regarding the squelch delay mentioned by another reviewer, the delay occurs only when CTCSS or DCS is enabled, AND the rewind function is enabled (it is by default). Even then, I timed it closer to 1/2 second. In any case, here's how to get rid of that delay: For close to ZERO squelch delay, disable CTCSS/DCS, and disable REWIND. The REWIND is by far what causes the longer delay, it seems to me. Turn it off, and by far most of the delay is gone, in fact I would say it is close to instant squelch unlock. Only problem I have is, I would LIKE to use both the CTCSS/DCS and REWIND features. Doing so will increase the squelch delay to 1/2 second or so (which is not uncommon with many radios), so you will have to decide what works for you.
This radio is VHF/GMRS only, not FRS. FRS frequencies 8-14 are FRS only, and are not shared with GMRS. This radio is not marketed as an FRS radio, therefore FRS frequencies 8-14 are not included. Frequencies 1-7, and 15-22 are GMRS (with 1-7 only being shared with FRS).
Overall I'm real happy this these radios.
Excellent product, possibly best in class October 30, 2007
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
Pros: Covers Marine VHF, GMRS and overlaps FRS. Comes with everything you could possibly need, especially Li-rechargeable, drop-in charger, AC and DC power cords, and AA battery case. Good controls, metal frame, swivel-off belt clip, easy to read display. Detachable antenna with SMA connector and wrist strap. The documentation is better tha most.
Cons: Squelch (uncoded) and coded squelches take 1 second to unlock. FRS frequencies 1-7 are fixed to GMRS power and frquencies 8-14 are not included.
This is a very complete product especially for the money. You will not have to buy any accessories except perhaps the remote mic. Especially impressive is the inclusion of an AA battery case in addition to the rechargeable battery pack. You get both AC and DC power cords.
There are several subtle things that are "right" about this product. The audio is much stronger than most handhelds. There are actual knobs, not pushbuttons, for squelch and volume controls that are easily manipulated. The controls are logically arranged. The drop-in charger has a plate that adapts it for charging the battery alone, without the radio. The RF squelch will open the tone or DCS squelches allowing accurate, single-control setting of the RF squelch threshold or opening up of the squelch for receiving weak signals. The backlight is orange and bright enough to read easily. The LCD display is easy to read from a normal viewing angle.
I have not had enough experience with the "say again" feature to determine its usefulness but it is well implemented. The audio quality is as good as the original transmission and you get 20 seconds of stored audio. Replay is counted down on the display and you can cancel playback by merely tapping the PTT.
Weather reception has several interesting alerting features including WX alert and SAME monitoring. I did not test these as of this writing, but the WX reception is excellent.
The only negatives I could find about this radio involved the squelch and the lack of FRS power levels and FRS frquencies 8-14.
The squelch open or unlock times were annoyingly long. Uncoded squelch open time on VHF marine or GMRS bands was the better part of a second. This may not seem like much until you consider the fact that most people start speaking just a fraction of a second before they key the mic. With this radio it will lead to the guaranteed loss of up to the first two seconds of audio. For those with a long "uhhhhh" before their real message, that will work. But for most others, it will result in a lot of missed calls. The unlock time for coded squelch (tone or DCS) is almost exactly one second, making performance here slightly worse.
Given the completeness of the product, the fact that a power setting for FRS compatibility and frequencies 8-14 are missing is puzzling. Still, I believe in actual use this limitation is more than easily overcome.
After testing it looks like I'm going to be getting a few more of these. You really can't beat them especially for the price.
 Built solid & loaded w/ features August 28, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
You can't beat the quality & features of this product for the price $$$!
I just purchased two(2)of these transceivers from Amazon and I'm very satisfied. I have purchased at least five other sets of GMRS/FRS transceivers from local consumer sporting goods, Home improvement, & electronics stores, only to get a "retail/consumer grade" product that only looked/felt & performed like a little kids toy. This professional grade product feels & works solid and is a great deal at only $119.00 ea.
 Could be better, range communication is low July 26, 2007
8 out of 11 found this review helpful
I purchased this Cobra MR HH425LI VP VHF Radio to use out on the Delta. After using it I have found that the range is very low, maybe 2 miles on a good day if you have a open view to the receiving party. It is easier to hear others then it is to communicate back even on the High power, when close they get static, if they can even hear you, the coast gaurd towers can not even pick you up on the relays when I tried to contact them about a piling in the water. I would highly suggest that someone really does some shopping if this is your only means of communicating to the coast gaurd or vessels unless you are going to be within a mile of your contact, you can get that out of a walkie talkie. The radio is fine for monitoring stations but I really needed more out of my VHF radio, we are going to hook it up to a external antenna on our boat but this doesn't help to be able to use it in our dingy so I would suggest that people look else where when shopping for a hand held VHF radio, this radio was definately over rated.
COBRA HAS A WINNER=VHF+GMRS+QUALITY June 26, 2007
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I purchased one of these Cobra gmrs-vhf marine radios and it was soo great i just purchased another one. Radio is quality built and outperforms everything else i have ever owned. Great reception , clear, loud and powerful. 5 watts make a big difference and the larger antenna increases the range. Super long life battery pack or comes with aa battery converter pack. This radio hold a charge for up to five days use. Easy to read oversize screen. Drop in charger with dual lighted indicators. 1-3-5 watt outputs. Im impressed. I purchased a uniden natica and i took them back as they were very poor in performance. Five stars and highly recommended. Great job cobra you have a winner here.
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