Radios are awesome!

I highly recommend them. Was able to talk to wife 3.89 miles as a crow fly's with 1 mile of forest obstruction. Just got them for family commucation. Would purchase again.

I have used these radios for over a year now on several different trips. Most have been weekend outdoor trips away from any recharging options, and also 1 week-long trip in which the radios were used daily but with the ability to occasionally recharge.

A week into the trip, my buddy had taken off 30 minutes before me in his pickup to get to the second campsite. My straight six 3.0L BMW was humming along working to catch up to him as I only knew the approximate area of our next campsite, not the exact location, but it was about two hours east. The clouds were thick and gray hiding every ounce of the blue sky... but that didn't matter - I was in awe passing the luscious green hills sprinkled with abandoned farm houses every few miles. There aren't many street signs up there, but you don't really care as there is picturesque beauty all around you.

The range on these radios is impressive—I was able to stay connected with family over several miles in challenging weather conditions. The clear audio quality and weather alerts provided timely updates that helped us make informed decisions during the storm. The waterproof design and durable construction gave me confidence that these radios could handle anything nature threw at them.

The range is excellent—during our outdoor adventures, we were able to communicate over long distances without any issues. The 250 channels and 142 privacy codes are great for avoiding interference, and the NOAA weather alerts are an added bonus that kept us informed during unexpected weather changes.

Very well made and good quality. I have been picking up stations from at least a mile away and further in the city. I am picking up what sounds like school crossing guards or school personnel on the built-up side of a mountain behind me, easily 3 miles away. They are receiving my call tone even if I'm not talking and that's on high power mode.

These are so fun! We moved to a large property with lots of trees and a creek so these come in very handy to keep track of where the kiddos are. They are used on a daily basis even with the adults to stay "checked in" on the property. We actually used these, with another set, in a 3 car caravan when moving from one state to the other and they were perfect even from the front car to the last car. They hold a charge for a good while and charge quickly on the fitted base.

As far as range goes, on hi power, I tested them to go 1.5 miles, with clear reception, it may have been working further than that but it started to cut out shortly beyond that distance. On low power the only test I did was at 3/4 mile and it did work well but there was some static in the background. I tested them on a winding road with mostly flat terrain and lots of trees & fields. One radio was inside my car while driving, and the other was inside my house at desk level.

I recently picked up the Retevis HA1G GMRS radio, and I’ve been thoroughly impressed with its performance, durability, and features. When using it for local repeaters, this radio delivers clear audio, solid range, and reliable functionality.

some things i like about this radio are you know when the charging is done. scanning is pretty fast, you can chose between wide or narrow bands. there is a nice choice for channels with 8 repeater and 28 coded channels, as well as the 22 standard channels.

We purchased these for search and rescue usage and to work with personnel in the woods and during events.

I like these two-way radios for general use. I think most people have overly ambitious expectations for these radios, but based on my expectations, these work great. Overall, this is a good product if you have a decent understanding for what these types of handhelds are capable of. If you are expecting long distance communications over a mile, continue to read my full review to help expectations. For the build quality, value, and performance, I would recommend.

Bought a set of these a little ago for the intended purpose of using them to help herd a pack of Cub Scouts around on various outings. Originally, I needed a set of radios that would work over a mile, mile and a half range of various terrains. Tested when received over the ground I initially needed them for, mostly flat, but the longest range was not line of sight and partially screened by a copse of trees. Radios worked just fine. Since then I've used them in more varied terrains from heavily wooded to urban and in ranges of up to three miles (that one urban) with no issues.

The HA1G was super quality. Not only did it work well, you could tell it is durable. I wasn’t afraid to drop this in water or for it to hit the ground. I knew it would still work each time. The sound quality was also impressive and it’s so easy to use. It is one of my new must-packs whenever I head out to hit the trails. It brings me peace of mind knowing I can reach others when I’m off grid.

I use these when I go off-roading. I give one to my friend because there is mostly no cell signal for us to keep in touch in the boonies. I have not yet mastered the headset, but I love the charging station, and the fact that I can plug it into the car if we need to re-charge in the field. So far, they last all day on a single charge. I'll be taking them on weekends when it gets warmer and we'll see how log the battery lasts. I like the channel options for privacy and the range seems adequate, though I've not had them long enough to check that. More, over the summer!

I bought the 3 pack to be able to communicate with my party in the Arizona desert. The radios worked crystal clear at nearly 3 miles, and showed no signs of weakening signals. That is as far apart as we got this time, But I believe that they will work to any reasonable distance.

We have looking for a decent two way radio system for months and we finally have a winner (for us at least). The Retevis HA1G GMRS Radio has better sound quality than many others. The volume ,especially, is much better than previous models. We have to make a conscious effort to not dial the volume up as much as we used to. The practical effective range of any GMRS radio, regardless of brand will never be as high as manufacturers claim UNLESS you have perfect straight line of sight between the radios. However we seem to get better range out of this model when compared to previous radios. This means an effective range of approx.

Worked great my only issue was recharging batteries don’t last that long. It lasted a lot longer, but they were great range was good nice and clear.

I spent a lot of time researching walkie talkies for my emergency kit, and these Retevis radios were the clear winner for value and performance. They offer GMRS frequencies, which require a license, but the FCC licensing process was quick and easy. I'm confident these will be reliable in an emergency. Highly recommend them for anyone building a preparedness kit.