JOBCOM UHF Base Station/Wireless Intercom

Product Description

Wireless two-way communications where you need it...when you need it! The JBS-446D is a compact (110 VDC) desktop base station radio, intercom, or special application (12VDC) mobile radio - perfect for conventional radio systems, in-plant, campus, retail stores, community repeater systems, or any where fixed two-way communication is needed. Features include 2 watts of power output, 10 channels, bright, easy-to-read LED display, 110 VAC or 12 VDC operation, built-in mic with automatic gain control, loud easy-to-hear audio, call feature, audio accessory capable, and rugged metal housing for added protection. One-Year Warranty included.

Sun-Mate Base Station with Walkie-Talkies

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Sun-Mate Base Station with Walkie-Talkies

Manufacturer: Sun-Mate
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Product Features:

Kids will have nonstop fun with their Special Forces base station plus 2 handheld walkie-talkies
Super-long 240' range with crystal clear sound
Easy to carry in your pocket
Instructions included
For ages 5 yrs. and up

ASIN: B000II0TDC

Product Description

Stay in constant contact throughout your next adventure mission with this 3-way walkie-talkie and base station set. Designate a leader to man home base while two players set out in the field to explore and report back 240-foot range walkie talkies include Morse Code function and legend Walkie Talkie units feature belt clips and flexible safety antenna Base Station has LED "Send/Receive" indicators and on/off volume control. Base measures 6" x 4 3/4" x 2 1/2" Requires 3 "9V" and 2 "C" batteries (not included)

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The "BEST" base station for FRS
Good when cheap, not good to use more than a year
FRS-1000 Review. It's a keeper!

Audiovox FRS1000 FRS Base Station

Manufacturer: Audiovox
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14-channel FRS 2-way radio with 38 CTCSS subcodes per channel
Up to 2-mile range
10 NOAA weather channels
Backlit LCD display
Base station for central communication

ASIN: B00005MITH

Product Description

Audiovox became a pioneer in the wireless industry, selling its first vehicle-installed wireless telephones in 1984 as a natural expansion of its automotive aftermarket business. The extensive distribution network and long-standing industry relationships have allowed Audiovox benefit from growing market opportunities in the wireless industry and to exploit niches in the consumer electronics business.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Audiovox FR1438 base station allows you to keep in touch with friends and family within a range of up to two miles. With 14 channels and 38 privacy codes, this radio can screen out interference from other radios. It also receives 10 NOAA Weather Radio channels so you can be up-to-date on the latest weather announcements.

This is ideal for multi-radio groups where it can serve as the central communication point for all others. The extendable antenna, AC/DC operation, and hands-free communication capability make this radio suitable for the task. Other features include backup battery power, a keypad lock, and channel scan.

Customer Reviews:

The "BEST" base station for FRS.......2005-03-08

I have several of these fantastic radios! It has everything I look for in a base station FRS radio.

The Audiovox FRS1000 comes with all the necessary features for FRS radios. 14-Channels, 38 CTCSS tones, speaker/mic connection, weather reception, VOX, call tones, etc.

The FRS1000 has the speaker/mic connection that is most useful. It is compatible with standard Radio Shack/Icom speaker/mics which means you will be able to find one easily and it will not cost you a fortune. Most people don't use speaker/mics, but with this unit, you can use it in your car and with a speaker/mic, it is extremely useful.

Powering the unit is done in several ways. First, the radio comes with a 12-volt power transformer that you plug into the wall. Not only does it power the unit, but it also charges the rechargable NiMH batteies (included) stored in the back of the radio. HOT TIP!!! This is VERY important...Before you use the radio, charge the batteries for at least 24-hours. If you try to use the radio when the batteries are completely drained, the transformer will not have enough power. It makes the radio "seem" non-functioning, but you will find if you follow my advice, everything will be fine. Also, if you use alkaline batteries, make SURE!!!! you switch the charging option to "alkaline", otherwise, you may FRY the batteries. BTW...Pickup a 12-volt "cigarette lighter" plug from Radio Shack and you can power it in the car. I would recommend that you turn the battery charging option "off" when using the cigarette lighter plug...I don't know for sure if it will damage that rechargable batteries (I suspect not), but why take the chance.

A wonderful feature of this radio is the weather channel reception. It picks-up all major weather channels in your area and will even alert you when a warning is sent out. This even works when you are using the FRS radio.

Of course, there is a scan feature. It scans all 14-channels. It doesn't display the CTCSS tone used during scan like the GE 38540 radios does (see my review of that radio), but most FRS radios don't do this either, so I will not deduct points for that.

One thing I will deduct a point for (this is why I gave it a 4 instead of a 5) is that the VOX does not work well. I suspect that it doesn't work well on all of the FRS1000 radios because I have 5 and it works the same on all 5...Poorly!

All-in-all, it is a fantastic bargain if you want a base station or even a mobile FRS radio. Only fault I can see is the VOX problem I listed above. Go ahead and try one...You won't be sorry.

Good when cheap, not good to use more than a year.......2004-01-01

I bought one of these about three years ago and bought two others when they were discontinued about two years ago. I'm surprised to see these still in stock, so perhaps the new batch is different from the one I'm reviewing.

The push-to-talk button will wear out after about a year of daily use. The buttons wear out in the strangest of ways. It appears to transmit but doesn't transmit the subcode unless you really press the button down. Not sure what was going on there.

I highly recommend the GMRS version of this base station. It's much better and has a "bonus" removable portable radio. We're replacing the FRS1000 with the new version as their push-to-talk buttons break.

The battery life is very decent on the FRS1000--it lasts two days which is excellent for any FRS with subcodes turned on.

The configuration sequence is horribly confusing and the icons don't seem to represent anything in real life, so the manual should be kept close by.

We are in a rather noisy environment, RF-wise, so passing aircraft and vehicles with business radios will cause the unit to break squelch and emit a loud 1/2-second long blast of static and white noise. This happens even if you set the subcodes. Some ranges of subcodes false break squelch more often than others.

Transmitting audio is accompanied by an AC hum. The newer GMRS version has a quieter hum but it's still there. The power supply appears to be the culprit, as I have used ferrite cores to try and clean up the interference a bit and it doesn't have much affect.

If it's cheap, like twenty-five dollars, grab it. FRS base stations are very rare products that are much more useful than the basic home intercom system.

FRS-1000 Review. It's a keeper!.......2002-08-18

I just purchased the FRS-1000 Base station and I have to say I'm very pleased. It works fine with my BellSouth FRS Hand Held units. The station is small and compact, no larger than a standard intercom. The manual is a bit hard to figure out some of the functions but if you play with it, you'll get the hang of all it can do.
One function I especially love is it's ability to scan all 14 FRS channels, so I can monitor all channels for incoming signals. It also has a function whereby you can monitor two channels at once, if you have people using two different channels, you can hear conversations on both.

The NOAA weather function is a no-brainer, just press the button and you have instant weather information access. The unit also features a "Roger Beep", this is a short beep that is attached to the end of every transmission. (It can be turned off) I like it because it distinguishes when a transmission is coming from the base station. My hand held units do not have this beep so any transmission from base is clearly identified by this sound.

You can also sellect from 4 different "Call Tones". This allows you to define the type of call signal the unit emitts when signaling other units. If you have more than one base station this would be handy to differentiate them.
When they say "Two mile range" their not kidding, the unit belts out enough power to talk and listen somewhat beyond that. (a friend and I tested it, he on a bike with a hand held and me on the base!)
This unit could have many uses, I use it for camping and keeping up with friends hiking. It could be used in a factory too, or as a way to keep track of neighborhood kids. In fact, as I scan channels I often hear the neighborhood kids playing and talking. And with it's range, I hear other neighborhoods too.
I must admit it's fun to listen in on their play. Plus during the day I can hear workers who use FRS to talk to each other.
FRS is not as crowded as CB bandwiths, it's easy to find a clear quiet channel to use if you don't want distractions.
If you're looking for a unit to use for work or in a factory, I'd recommend you pick an odd channel like "3" or "6". Most units default to channel "1" when turned on and this is the channel that you'll hear the most chatter from the neighborhood.

The FRS-1000 is a great buy, it comes with rechargable batteries and they charge while the unit is on and plugged up with the supplied adapter. So you can use it portable or plugged in. It has a tall antenna that will swivel up or down depending on if you have it mounted on a wall or sitting on a table. The screen is backlit so you can easily read the display and you'll get used to the various display icons in no time. Look for other units like this to hit the market soon as FRS becomes more popular, this is really the way to go.

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Audiovox 2-way radio with base station

Excellent unit. Throw out the packed-in batteries

Good product, questionable customer support

Audiovox GMRS3000 2-way Radio with Mini Base Station

Manufacturer: Audiovox
ProductGroup: CE
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Plantronics Headset For FRS Radio (FRS300FR)

Product Features:

22 x 38 Channels - (8 GMRS / 14 FRS-Both Base & Handset)

5-Mile Range

NOAA Receiver/Weather Alert (Base Only)

Rechargeable NiMH Batteries (Handset Only)

FCC License Required

ASIN: B00009V2WY

Amazon.com Product Description

This system is perfect for those who like to stay in contact with the office or home while outside performing chores or various work requirements. The mini base station offers not only connectivity, but also a recharging station. Included in this package are the four AAA NiMH batteries you'll need. The radio has seven shared GRMS/FRS channels, seven dedicated FRS channels and eight dedicated GMRS channels; additionally, this system offers thirty-eight privacy sub-channels. Operating range is an stellar five miles. Remember: you'll need a FCC license to operate this system. Stay abreast of changing weather conditions with the NOAA radio receiver. This system offers a great deal if you foresee yourself needing a base station and one 2- way radio. It's a smart and efficient mini-radio/handset.

What's in the Box
Two radio transceivers (handset and fixed base station), one mini base station, one AC wall adaptor, four NiMH rechargeable batteries, a user's manual, and a 90 day parts and labor warranty.

Customer Reviews:

Audiovox 2-way radio with base station.......2007-01-12

The overall product is fine, however when the package was opened the batteries that came with it were all rusted. I'm guessing this was due to the product sitting around for quite some time.

Excellent unit. Throw out the packed-in batteries.......2004-01-01

After using the FRS1000 base stations for a couple of years, this unit was an excellent upgrade. I am about to get another one when it goes on sale. The last time it was on sale it was less than fifty dollars--anything higher is just too much for a glorified intercom which is how I use these. The no-name NiMH batteries are useless, but don't throw them in the garbage--take them to the hazmat section of your local dump. The hand-held unit works great with new batteries.

The channels that are GMRS can each be programmed in low/high power modes but you have to manually do this for each channel. The unit sometimes takes a while to recognize CTCSS codes from other units (even the FRS1000 which is also by Audiovox) but this appears to be the fault of the signal coming from some of the other units rather than of this unit. The coverage is excellent and the sound is much better than other base stations. The antenna is shorter than the FRS1000 but seems not to make any difference. I wonder how the close-by hand-held's antenna might affect the propagation of the main antenna, but so far so good. No AC hum in broadcasting from this unit, either, like the older FRS1000 had.

I don't use the handheld terribly much but it is very basic carry-around that I use when working in the yard. If they made this unit with just a base station it would be a perfect product, but it's nice to have the hand-held right next to the door with the expectation that you will return it to the cradle when you get back inside. This is a major plus since you won't lose it! I don't recall ever hearing a low-battery alert and have returned from working long hours in the yard several times to find the hand-held unit dead on my belt.

Like another reviewer said the battery backup is just for the hand-held. Unlike the FRS1000, which continues to run the base station when the power goes out, the GMRS3000 does not run. You can be stuck without the intercom when the power goes out. If the hand-held is not in the charging cradle and the power goes out the settings on the base station are lost so make sure you store the hand-held in the base station at all times.

The weather radio has better coverage than some others. I don't recall ever hearing a weather alert on this unit so I recommend that you get a dedicated weather radio with a really long antenna for that purpose. I use a Radio Shack unit with SAME technology, something that none of the FRS/GMRS radios have.

I'm always looking for good FRS and GMRS base stations. I'm puzzled how few there are, especially none from the "big" electronics companies and retailers who fought so long and so hard to create the FRS band.

Good product, questionable customer support.......2003-11-08

I received the radio yesterday and I like its size and features. Unfortunately, the unit cane with a set of four AAA 650mAh NiMH batts whos general quality is extremely poor: on two of the batteries, the positive end is either not properly plated, or is already corroding. Worse, a third one is shorted and will not take a charge. I called warranty support to see if they would simply send me a set of new batts, but they refused. I talked to a supervisor, and she refused, I then talked to the supervisor's supervisor and she refused. They want me to return the entire unit (at my expense) for for repair/replacement (possibly with a refurb unit).

I put in a set of alkalines and all works well. I'm going to mail back the 4 NiMH's tomorrow and see what Audiovox does.

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BEST FRS/GMRS base for the money! GREAT range!

Audiovox GMRS2000

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Audiovox GMRS/FRS 2000 Base Station

Audiovox GMRS2000 GMRS/FRS Base Station

Manufacturer: Audiovox
ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:

15-channel (8 GMRS, 7 FRS) GMRS 2-way radio with 38 CTCSS subcodes per channel

Up to 5-mile range

Base station for central communication

10 NOAA weather channels

Backlit LCD display

ASIN: B00005MITI

Product Description

Audiovox became a pioneer in the wireless industry, selling its first vehicle-installed wireless telephones in 1984 as a natural expansion of its automotive aftermarket business. Its extensive distribution network and its long-standing industry relationships have allowed Audiovox to benefit from growing market opportunities in the wireless industry and to exploit niches in the consumer electronics business.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Audiovox GMRS2000 base station allows you to keep in touch with others within a range of up to five miles. With 15 channels and 38 privacy codes, this radio can screen out interference from other radios. It also receives 10 NOAA Weather Radio channels so you can be up-to-date on the latest weather announcements.

This is ideal for multi-radio groups where it can serve as the central communication point for all others. The extendable antenna, AC/DC operation, and hands-free communication capability make it suitable for the task. Other features include backup battery power, a keypad lock, and channel scan.

Customer Reviews:

BEST FRS/GMRS base for the money! GREAT range!.......2007-02-05

I picked up one of these FRS/GMRS gems years ago, and don't see them on the market anymore. I'm not sure if they are fully legal now (they must have been then to be sold), because the unit has an external antenna jack, whereby you can easily hook up a 440MHz Ham Radio base station antenna and greatly extend the unit's range a great deal. I believe it is not legal to have this external antenna capability for FRS radios (this unit has some FRS channels), but it's legal for GMRS. In any case, if you can find one of these excellent units, pick one up as they are now rare and sought after. Hook up an external base antenna with '9913' type low loss coax cable (50 feet or under), and you'll get several miles range with this unit. In retrospect, I should have bought a few of these!

Audiovox GMRS2000.......2003-01-02

Im very pleased with the radio, I did have several problems shortly after the purchase(4months) 1- the Display became very hard to see. 2- The battey charger died. I contacted Audiovox tech. support, they had a flat fee for repair with exceeded the purchase price of the radio. I deal with alot of communications equipment and feel the warranty is way to short, if I remember it was 30 days and isnt the industry standard..1 year.

Honest Opinion.......2002-06-02

I read all the sales ads. They didnt tell me much about the radio. Here are some facts.

15 Channels, 1st 7 are FRS, last 8 are GMRS.
There is a Scan function, although it scans slowly, it works nicely.
Distance and Reception is EXCELLENT.
Its possible to program for CTCSS, if your other radios are capable, this could be useful.
Power switch, volume work great.
Vox didnt work well for me, maybe if I was in a non-quiet environement. There are 3 settings, hi/med/lo, I had to use hi, and still yell into the mic before it would activate.
Transmission was very clear.
You are limited to the programed channels, there is no way to include the 'left out' channels or even swap some of them.
You must manually set each channel for Hi power that you want to be on high. (default is low).
There is an emergency button on the radio (?useless?).
Antenna is better than I thought it would be. Ac Adaptor is bigger than I thought it would be. I came with 5 rechargable batteries, they seem high quality. You have to flip a switch to charge the batteries??? Thats right, and the batteries must charge for about 24 hours. I dont mind doing this, but shouldn't they charge automatically?
This is wall mountable, and the mounts are the standard slide on slots you would see on any other small unit.
The display has large characters on it making it easy to read, but as the sun goes down, it gets harder to read. There is a backlight, but as you push the 'out of the way' button, the light only stays on for a couple seconds. The items on the display are informative though and the other lights on the unit are useful.
Weather channels worked great, but I had no doubts here.
There is a lock button, so noone can change channels accidentally, I like it.

Overall, I like the radio. It can be used easily right out of the box. Or you can spend a little time setting it up, just for fun. Transmission, reception was very clear. The limitations of the availible frequencies are acceptable, as long as everyone who tries to communicate with you knows about your channel limits. Again, very simple and easy to use. Workmanship and Quality was better than I had expected.

Audiovox GMRS/FRS 2000 Base Station.......2001-10-11

This is an excellent unit for the money. With BNC antenna
connector, external antenna can be utilized and Motorola speaker
mic #50225 can be used in provided jacks. Also unit may be
installed in vehicle as it is powered by 12 volt DC. Overall,
unit is a great buy!! Five stars plus!!

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FRS Base Station Radio

Manufacturer: MAXON
ProductGroup: CE

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Operates on 14 License free FrS Channels
38 PrivateTalk codes add privacy to messages
10 channel memory
AC power or AA Battery operation
Receives on 7 NOAA, 3 internation Marine Frequencies

ASIN: B0007M45E8

Product Description

The Maxon TK514 FRS base station can be used for intercom applications, keeping track of the family or other uses. 14 Channels with 38 "PrivateTalk" codes Compatible with most FRS radios No license required Receives 10 weather channels Receives 3 international marine freq. Choice of VOX or PTT operation Multifunction backlit LCD

Unwired Technology UFRBS10 2-Way Radio Base Station

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Unwired brand base station
It's everything they say and more

Unwired Technology UFRBS10 2-Way Radio Base Station

Manufacturer: Unwired Technology
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14 channels and 38 subcodes provide up to 532 frequency options
Works with any brand of Family Radio Service radio
Voice-activated transmission (VOX) allows hands-free use
5 memory locations store the most frequently used settings
Up to 2-mile range

ASIN: B00004XOMQ

Product Description

Unwired Model UFR-BS10 2-Way FRS Base Station makes communication easy. Talk to friends or family members, up to 2 miles away, on special frequencies, with no phone charges or licensing fees. Works with any brand FRS radio unit for 2-way talk or as a room monitor. It operates on AC or DC power, so you can leave it on continuously.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Unwired Technology UFRBS10 base station FRS 14-channel radio works with any brand of FRS radio unit for two-way talk or as a room monitor. Its 14 channels and 38 subcodes create 532 possible combinations that provide clear communication and compatibility with all brands of two-way FRS radios operating on the same frequency. The UFRBS10 has a long-range/short-range selection option. The long-range setting allows the UFRBS10 base station to communicate with any brand of FRS radio within a two-mile range. The short-range/intercom setting restricts the communication range when desired. In this mode, the UFRBS10 can be placed in a central location, such as the kitchen, and communicate with other FRS radios or stationary base stations within short distances. The location memory stores the five most frequently used settings. The UFRBS10 also features VOX for hands-free use, call alert to ring other FRS radios, and a talk confirmation tone that notifies the other party that it is clear for them to respond. The UFRBS10 base station comes with an AC adapter that allows the unit to run continuously. The base is fully portable, and uses four AA batteries.

Customer Reviews:

Unwired brand base station.......2003-07-31

Great reception! Great range! VOX works great as a Baby Monitor! Unlike the Memorex Base Station I also have. I do not have any complaints about this UnWired brand. The Memorex seems to randomly allow a lot of static and squealing. The Unwired does not have this problem!

It's everything they say and more.......2001-11-14

This product is a great buy. I would suggest this product to everyone.

Product Description

Taking the quality of digital camera images to a new level, the Epson PhotoPC 3100Z provides professional photographers with the quality and control they require. Featuring a 3.3-megapixel CCD, it provides is simply stunning 4.8-megapixel output using a further enhanced version of Epson's unique HyPict system. The seamless 6x optical-digital zoom and the ability to add a variety of lenses and filters results in amazing versatility. The PhotoPC 3100Z includes comprehensive manual control features, including shutter and aperture priority options, full manual control of both shutter and aperture, manual focus, macro, and ISO film equivalents. The camera also offers spot and divided brightness metering, manual exposure compensation, white balance adjustment, a wide range of flash modes, a hotshoe for an external flash, and a black and white photo mode. With the PhotoPC 3100Z, Epson introduces the next big advance in digital photography - Epson PRINT Image Matching technology. This exclusive development creates a direct link between your camera and an enabled Epson Stylus Photo printer, perfectly calibrating a range of settings to create the highest quality images possible. And it's so simple, because the entire process is automatic!

Customer Reviews:

Great Camera!.......2003-07-17

This is truly a wonderful little camera.
I do a lot of web design where I aquire all my own images as well as family photos and other such nonsense. This camera offers excellent manual control and also delivers great results using the fully automatic features. Do yourself a favor and use an Epson Photo printer for the best printing results, and get familiar with an image editor like photoshop and the sky is the limit. Appearently the product has been discontinued and I am having a hard time finding optical accessories for it. Awesome!

great digital camera.......2003-04-11

This is my first digital camera. I did some research involving other 3 megapixel cameras including the highly advertised Nikon Coolpix. I found that this camera was just as good and very easy to use. I highly reccommend the 3100z!

Finally settled on the best one!.......2002-07-16

It took me forever to finally settle on a digital camera. I wanted one I wouldn't regreat buying months down the line. And I found it! The 3100Z is a fantastic camera. Simple to use (complex if you want) with great image quality. I had an 8x10 printed by photoaccess.com (I prefer letting online services print my photos), and the quality was superb. The next test is an 11x14. We'll see how that goes. My only complaint is that Epson didn't include the AC adaptor, but that's a minor issue. The battery life is good enough that I haven't even needed it. I can't speak for the software, though. On my Mac (OSX) I just plugged it into the USB port and the OS handled the rest.

I won't write more detail; all the other reviews are fairly dead-on about its features. If you can get this camera, do it. You won't be disappointed.

Epson 3100z is a winner!.......2002-06-16

I love this camera! It is one of the few digitals I have used that actually has an easy-to-understand and LOGICAL setup/menuing system. Further, it just feels "right" in my hands - not too big and not too small.

The rear LCD is clear and bright and the battery life seems reasonable. The instruction book is well written and complete. I also like the hot shoe which allows me to attach an additional flash unit. Many digital cameras with built in flashes suffer from a really short flash range. In other words, these litte built in units are underpowered for shooting at any distance over 3-4 feet. The 3100z's hot shoe solves that problem if you need longer range.

One thing I wish it had was an automatic, built in lens cap. I hate fumbling with the cap but those that are automatic, are really far and few between and tend to be tiny cameras with tiny lens openings.

Finally, the pictures it takes are FANTASTIC but be sure to buy at least a 96mb compact flash card. The camera comes with a 16mb card that holds just 12-15 hi quality images.

You'll like this camera.

Is the best choise for the price........2002-04-03

I can't stop to take a pictures of everythink... its so cool!

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