I purchased a pair of these for under $20 new and took them into the woods. The first problem is that the 10 mile range is an absolute lie. I get about 1/2 mile with them, that's it. How in the world they get away with advertising 10 miles I'll never know since I can't even get 1 mile with them. The second problem is that it eats batteries like crazy. One day out with moderate talking and you'll need to replace the batteries (3 AAA each, which ain't cheap). Bottom line, not good radios, I'm glad I only have 20 bucks invested/lost in them.