BellSouth 1010PR (14 Channels) Two Way Radio

Pros: A good way to keep up with others when you split up.
Cons: No privacy, many others using it too.

So, we were planning on going to Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom last weekend and invited several friends to go along. Half of the group of 6 loved big thrill rides, the other half didn't. So I thought that picking up a pair of 2 way radios would be nice so...

Pros: Feel in hand, cost, auto scan, goes the full 2 miles, rugged, battery life
Cons: no adjustable squelch

I bought this about 3 months ago mostly to chat with my friends, and this works flawlessly. With 14 ...

Pros: Small, rugged
Cons: Kids think they are toys

I bought several sets of these and gave them as Christmas gifts several years ago. We took them to the beach with us and they proved to be handy for talking from car to car while we were on interstate and other roads. The distance is not impressive ...

Pros: Low price
Cons: Bad range, battery eater, lack of privacy

I bought these at a Walgreens because of their low price of $30 (set of 2). I was so excited to use them only to find out they need 4AAA batteries EACH, and they won't last that long. It was nearly impossible have a conversation with these walkie-talkies...

Pros: good size to carry in pocket, removable pocket clip, no huge antenna to worry about.
Cons: if you're around trees...the range is terrible, wont even work near 1/2 a mile.

good if you're not in a crowded area and if you are not around a lot of trees. not all that great in a Mall either.
If you're in a desert style area then the radios work pretty well.