ONN Wal-Mart Walkie Talkies Review Test - Just a Toy?

In this video we'll look at some ONN Wal-Mart Walkie Talkies in the FRS frequency band. They were cheap, but are they any good?
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[@ziggylayneable]

That sound you hear when you get ready to have the cuffs slapped on

[@tankthelord1178]

lmao....

[@chrisgarrett601]

My first Walkie Talkie got feedback from a radio station. I turned them on picked the station up. That was Christmas Day, Went to my grandmothers house several miles away and out in the country they worked great. So I left them there to play with when I visited.

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

thay will do 2 miles at the farm have grand pa take out the batterys on till you come back then that will not carode the radio

[@BillyJoefromMtVernonMo]

in the 60's when I was a kid we all had walkie talkies to play army (OMG we played outside) they had really long telescoping antennas that if you held the send buttons and slid the antennas along each other the GOD awful noise would make the bats run into the side of the barn at night

[@jeffdurall8353]

You just ignited a childhood memory. I had forgotten about touching the antennas together. Ahhh, the good ol' days.

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

thay where c b radios I had several

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

those were CB radios back then.

[@TheUniversalEyes]

Just because of the antennas they use, you will get a mile at best, unless you are in a wide open area without structures. If you want serious communication gear, look into the BaoFeng UV-5R. It's a 5 watt output radio that covers a very wide range of frequencies. (VHF (136-174mhZ), UHF (400-520MHz), They can also connect to an external antenna and be programmed with a computer. They run about $23 each on Amazon, 20 years ago a radio like that would have cost $400+ dollars.

[@bebo5558]

Beast6228 You'll need to get a license for those!

[@scottkc2cad733]

you have to be careful with bow fang radios....many of them not only recive but transmit amiture bands,as well as EMT and polce....the Ham band require a licens......transmetting out of bands is a felony

[@scottkc2cad733]

(VHF (136-174mhZ), UHF (400-520MHz), are in the amiture bands....you MUST a licines to opperate !!!!!

[@scottkc2cad733]

(VHF (136-174mhZ), UHF (400-520MHz), You most have a ham Technician's license to operate on those freqencies

[@thephilosopher5799]

Yeah I bought that. It a pretty nifty gadget. I keep it in my room mainly as decoration. Lmao

[@ravenslaves]

No Morse Code button??? What fun is that? Better idea: Get the Nephew a gift card, keep the walkie talkies. Then do a small circuit bend and turn them into a wireless guitar unit. Or beef up the amp so that your nephew can talk to emergency personnel for 50 miles in any direction. I bet he'd love that. You'd be the "coolest" uncle for sure.

[@brooklyntaylor.-.]

One time I was sitting in a coffee shop doing school on my laptop and all of a sudden my computer somehow picked up a signal because I heard like a truck driver or something talk about the weather and end transmission with "over". Still one of the coolest things that has ever happened to me.

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

that wont happen the f c c wont allow more than 2 miles in town on 2 watts

[@ravenslaves]

@@donalderickson-si8ww "Allow" is such a funny word. The FCC can only allow something....if the FCC _knows_ about something. ...none of which I would know about or have such knowledge of incidents which may, or may not, have happened involving the blatant disregard of FCC rules and regulations in the past or possible future.

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

well I own a f c c licensee radio station so I have to fallow there rules my station is 45 watts

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

it is short range radio the f c c did not want another CB hasel with over powered so G M R S was born 2 watts FRS for the kids and G M R S for the adults. the license cover the hole house hold 35.00 dollars for 10 years

[@scottkc2cad733]

If the boy is really intrested in radios see about him getting his ham licence.Then you can really upgrade

[@scottkc2cad733]

Yes sir ham radio is alive and kicking......the advancement are just nuts.....you can do anything from morris code all the way to satellite stuff.....super cool......there are clubs in all most any township.....and they love to teach and help in any why

[@MrJam1001]

I got my license a couple of years ago it's a great community.

[@michaelgeorge3824]

I agree. I've been a ham over 25 years

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

you can up grade on G M r s with no test and 35 dollars and I can link in to Chicago on most days and cover three county's here in town

[@lawrencespicher1769]

I’m really interested in radios

[@jamesrohrbach9147]

Need to walk around the neighborhood and see how they do in a "real life" setting and make a video of that.

[@chrisrichards1424]

I took off in my truck with my son at home and drove maybe 5 or 6 blocks before they cut out.

[@chrisgarrett601]

@@chrisrichards1424 If you were in your truck that's why they cut out. Step outside the truck maybe stand up in the bed to be a little higher.

[@chrisrichards1424]

@@chrisgarrett601 I'll try that, but for the price, 6 blocks down the road to the in-laws house that's pretty damn good to me. It's no 19 miles tho like they claim lol unless the truck hinders it THAT much but 🤷🏼‍♂️ I like em

[@chrisgarrett601]

@@chrisrichards1424 It even said on my box 16 miles. But also said open water I think 8 miles. The higher channels are higher power 15-22 GMRS supposed to have a license but they sell these radio's and people use the GMRS channels. I actually have a GMRS license. I have heard restaurants using these FRS/GMRS. I used to mess with them.

[@stfuplsok]

@@chrisgarrett601 *radios

[@bobdillashaw4360]

I bought the 3 pack that does 24 miles, I found the batteries take way to long to charge and drain within a couple hours, I took the rechargeable batteries out and replaced them with regular AA batteries and they work fine, as for the beep, I’m with you on that one, drives me nuts but really not to bad outside.

[@normjacques6853]

Those are FRS (Family Radio Service) radios. You're lucky if you get 1/2 - 1 mile over average terrain. Less in a city. They're OK for around the house, but not a lot more. I agree with scott kc2cad's comment: If the kid shows any interest, introduce him/her to the idea of studying for a ham Technician's license (Lots of kids under 12-years-old are passing the test). If not, these are a marginally useful toy-ish set of radios that you don't need a license for. BTW, my ham call sign is W1NLJ. Good luck.

[@scottkc2cad733]

Norm are you on echo like ?

[@scottkc2cad733]

ECHO LINK ?

[@MrJam1001]

73's KD9CHF

[@rontate7719]

Mine also about 1 half mile . In a neighborhood with basically no elevation.invovled.

[@thatyoutubeguy7583]

Not really. I have the step up from these and get a solid mile with one being in an garden level apartment (half underground) the the other inside a car with an Walmart in the way. Considering that they preformed pretty good

[@Slking507]

I use walkies daily for work. We have Cobras, and they are absolute junk. My coworker and I stopped by Walmart and boughy the step up from these. They are WAY better than the $100 pair of Cobras we have in our work truck. The nice part is that when we finally get our Samcom radios, we will have a nice couple of sets of radios for backup. Waterproof? Nope, but on fair days that is not an issue.

[@dank8865]

If you think about it, It's fairly amazing the amount of tech packed into those at that price point. 7 - 10 years ago those bad boys would've easily cost you up to a hundo (maybe more.) Not to mention been the size of a brick, lol. Advancements in technology are truly wondrous to behold (srsly.)

[@JDubz77]

I have these for work. And have had ZERO issues

[@JDubz77]

In addition, I use regular double AAs, and have had the same batteries in for a month. And thats with every day use for an 8-10hr work day

[@brettwatsonphoto]

Best intro of all time!(I'm an 80s child)

[@mars6433]

My parent's would just open the front door and yell.

[@randyab9go188]

Walmart in Madison Indiana had a whole end cap of those two weeks ago for $5.00!! I had to buy a pair just because!!

[@BigTrouble324]

Those need an input jack for guitar.

[@ziggylayneable]

I have a little thing very similar to what you're actually saying. It's a little cordless device that attaches to your belt it was like $79 in the very early 90s. Sounds terrible but it is portable

[@pauldavis6356]

Inge: need input jack for guitar Brad: soldering gun at the ready and lets bring it up slowly on the Variac.

[@ziggylayneable]

And by the way I didn't get the notification for this in my feed Brad. Algorithms playing games ONN makes decent stuff. Bluetooth speakers. Portable

[@JohnSmith-ki2eq]

I have a cheap set of walkie talkies that I improved by fitting longer antennas to.

[@ECOWXR]

Big brain

[@josheygaming7134]

My intani cant come off so I can't upgrade 😭

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

it is not to come off neather will mine

[@thelokifiles]

Brad, try to modify those things.... probably not the set you bought as a gift though. Use some stuff you have sitting around and patch together something with a stronger signal in a housing that looks like a 50's-60's apocalyptic communicator. Maybe attach a couple old tubes with a flickering light inside to really top it off......Just an idea brother.

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

the antennas are set by rules of the F C C an need to be fallowed for me I use G M R S all the time.

[@dwheat9003]

I don't know but, I would feel funny about opening a kids gift. :-/? Kind of like used now and all opened.

[@gtaking2531]

just got some, battery is perfect I left it on all night and it still was a 2 battery bars.

[@christilton6293]

The only reason I wanted to watch this is to learn how to turn the roger tone off but you cut and edited right at the moment and didn’t fully show how to do it.

[@levizinser]

You’d be better off to drop $40 on two Baofang UV5R’s as they will also let you get into ham if you want down the road and can also talk to the radios in this video

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

the f c c will not allow them on G M R S

[@SDS-1]

They used to have FRS wrist watches that did really well for the size & $ Don't remember what brand it was

[@xXRenaxChanXx]

The one problem I've noticed with mine, is the volume. It's either mute, or several obnoxious (and for those with sensitive ears like myself. Painful.) levels of loud. Granted mine is a newer model that comes with regular AAs. Although they do still support charging NiMH batteries.

[@ReneeNme]

Just bought a pair and got a bad USB charging cord with mine. Only one line working. Taking them back to the store tomorrow for an exchange.

[@chrisrichards1424]

Got mine hidden clearance at walmart for $3.25!

[@danmar007]

Your intros are great.

[@RobertNolan]

Feels like I'm up at 3am and about to watch RoboCop.

[@christopherdeguzman1137]

Ah, the days of good ol’ 80’s HBO!!!😀

[@josephreagh2111]

I love your intro. I just found these in returns. They were clearanced to $6.90. =)

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

that's good mine set me back 150 each and I don't have all the extra buttions eather RUGGED RADIO DID NOT WANT THEM

[@agaterockhoundz8918]

Reminds me of that 80's movie BMX Bandits.

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

Yes, Nicole Kidman!

[@Eddy63]

Good SPM Brad... Tell your nephew we said Happy Birthday ...

[@powerrangers6862]

How can you tell if the battery are fully charged in the radio?

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

my charger changes from red to yelllow then I know

[@18436Melissa]

This product is cool, but just a fair warning, If someone has the same product, they can tune to your channel within a 22 mile radius (i think?) idk. pretty cool.

[@stratkiller2531]

Hey Brad, do you remember the full HBO intro where the camera would would go over the model of the little city? Man I use to love that as a kid. Think I was like 8 or 9. We were the first ones on my block with.... wait for it... CABLE TV!!! I use to charge kids 5 bucks a head to watch MTV for 30 minutes... lol

[@TechGorilla1987]

Remember the actual "Intermission" in the middle of the movie?! Those were the days.

[@shim64]

I have 2 of them, and I'm charging them, but they won't turn on. They just show the charging symbol. Do you know what to do or am I stuck?

[@coondogtheman]

I have a pair of these made by Blackfin. Operates on the FRS/GMRS band. Paid $20 for a pair, they seem to work. Never tried a distance test. I have an older motorola Talkabout T5000.

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

your FRS gmrs radios will work with you T5000 as wel

[@coyminton8582]

How do you turn off the annoying Roger beep?

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

get the book out sit down and read it it's in there

[@ianwebb8066]

Walmart brand yes, not terrible for how cheap, still low end stuff but i got plenty of onn products.

[@ianwebb8066]

Also the nerf brand is the same price and absolute garbage

[@toarrestsomeoneistoviolate2643]

@@ianwebb8066 "it's NERF or nuthn'!" Gawd I feel old 😢

[@narbonneguitars9331]

hey Brad ,...havent commented in a while even though some of your vids are not always guitar oriented but i dig it man i am a tinkerer an a fixer type guy ....just food for thought i have this rememberance thing in my head , its a music thing an i know you will understand ..i associate memmory with music an your theme song for ask a amp tech is first thought when i think of your show...an to the point you should do a ask a amp tech more ...plus i like the jingle lmao

[@phillippitts6294]

Future fuzz box maybe!☠️☠️☠️🤟🏼

[@german_mosquito9269]

My cousin got them and she lost the chargers so we just use normal batteries

[@toarrestsomeoneistoviolate2643]

Is Brad going to call out Josh from JHS for bowing down to BLM or will he join the virtue signalling choir?

[@Fixologist1]

I've no idea what you're talking about with Josh from JHS.

[@Fixologist1]

Ok, I just watched it. Geez. Some people are just itching to fly that virtue flag, aren't they. If it wasn't this excuse, it would have been something else. The fact is, the statistics just do not bear his arguments out. These social ills go back to before we were all born. And the main problems in the black community seem to stem from the "Great Society" initiatives of do-gooder Democrats in the 1960s. They took away the black community's sense of self-worth and self-reliance, made them slaves on another kind of plantation - the kind that is inside their own heads.

[@toarrestsomeoneistoviolate2643]

@@Fixologist1 riiiight even though I mentioned what I'm talking about right in the OP. Next are you going to pretend you don't know how to use key words to search for JHS and BLM on KZbin? Oh yeah that's right you probably also have "no idea" what JHS and BLM are either amirite?

[@theanarcho-luthierist2882]

josh is who he is - i could name a bunch of CC's waving the cuck flag right now - 60 cycle hum were making blacklists of pedal and amp companies that didnt bend the knee LIVE ON STREAM the other day... i watched them do it - probably one of the most pathetic things i've seen all month... i dont think brad needs to prove his street cred...

[@toarrestsomeoneistoviolate2643]

And now his fans are attacking Mike Fuller from Fulltone Pedals for not cucking. Slander videos are being posted. You can use keywords to find and troll them wink wink

[@tom-dr1ym]

how do you turn the vol dn

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

look for the volume buttons in the book and try

[@chrisgarrett601]

All FRS Radios use the same band they are UHF some are 462 Mhz and the higher channels are 467 Mhz. On GMRS Channels 15-22 they are 462 MHZ some GMRS radio's that can talk to repeaters say Channel 1 462.550 Mhz you press the PTT then the transmit would be 467.550 Mhz so the repeater listens on 467.550 Mhz then retransmits on 462.550. Having a repeater is much better because you can get longer range depending on how high the Antenna is.

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

the East coast linkes up my tower tone there tower systum and I can get the east coast

[@ravenslaves]

Hey Brad, I know the SPF's are gone...sadly...so how about a random "Poop Post Thursday" or something along those lines. Or how about starting another (third?) channel where you wear a mask, hang an old Soviet flag behind you and go back to the SPF's under an assumed name, of course. The Tube would probably promote that idea. "Raoul". Yes, Raoul can get away with saying things that others can't. So long as you first pay homage to the glorious ghost of the Soviet past. Topics like, "Gibson should relinquish the means of production and distribution to the workers!" (not the worst idea) Things like that. ...I sense a cult following...

[@sski]

Brad = Blyat... THAT could be his glorious comrade name.

[@jccanady7697]

could someone help me ? me and my friends got walkie talkies and when i click ring it wont work but when they do it does and we’re on same channels

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

could be a bad button

[@butchlauer]

My boy Jake gives ya a 👍on the review.

[@salty7001]

How do I turn VOX off on that

[@shytweedabone2663]

Really Brad you can make almost anything interesting.

[@tankthelord1178]

True.

[@DMills293]

Before making a video reviewing FRS radios you should understand what they are, what frequencies they use and share with GMRS radios and why they are limited in wattage. Watch some videos from people who actually know what they are talking about. Explain what privacy tones actually are and how they are used. Don't try to figure out how they operate while doing a review.

[@Dwall44]

Yes! I scrolled so far to find this comment. And look at all the people in the comments saying that his nephew should just get a ham radio license so he can buy one of those illegal Baofangs? Ridiculous.

[@brandentheultramangofighter]

Bruh it says it can receive 16 miles radius talkie transmission and it worked.

[@stratkiller2531]

Man I miss Shit post friday.

[@cameronkenney4095]

It’s sad to watch...

[@phillippitts6294]

Do you think a katana 50 watt is a good bedroom practice amp or should I look for small tube amp ? Any input would be greatly appreciated! ☠️☠️☠️🤟🏼🎄

[@theanarcho-luthierist2882]

50 watts is substantial for a bedroom amp... the monoprice 15 watt tube amps are affordable and loud, but they're built in china...

[@phillippitts6294]

Thank you Allan , from n.e. Tennessee

[@phillippitts6294]

Thank you for your input!

[@bigfilsing]

Im a Yam THR fan but still check out> kzbin.info/www/bejne/in2adnlrrdqJmMU

[@kingsoutdoors4379]

Buy Yourself a fender champion ......Great lil amp for pedals around the House. If you are a metal head buy an orange tiny terror and a cab

[@bluetech7753]

Typically the batteries that always come with a walkie-talkie are never all that great. I had some Midland walkie talkies couple years ago that cane with a rechargeable battery pack and I never got much of a charge out of it it claimed that it was a three-hour charge I only got about maybe an hour if I was lucky. Luckily those radios were dual-powered so they could also use regular Double A's which is what I went with instead.

[@thatyoutubeguy7583]

I had a midland that had 300 milliamp. That pathetically smell

[@ronnylucas8857]

Maybe Its a rebranded baofeng bf t3 with a new enclosure...

[@sizzlechooch]

I bought an ONN alarm clock last year for like $9.99. So far, so good. and the digital display numbers are gigantic. Which at first when I saw them I laughed out loud. But now they just look normal. For this old fart anyways.

[@johntoland3520]

Can I plug my guitar into it?

[@VideoNOLA]

tl;dr I never leave my room, so sorry no distance test.

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

well buddy yes the national weather service is on all frs radio's buy the way I bought three hand held's radios and set me back 150. each with a 250.00 base station at one mile your dead out of range.

[@tyschmidt7404]

I was thinking u were going to run a guitar through them

[@aestheticgirl778]

How did you turn it on Turn on

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

look a the picture in the book and fallow along mine are V down in verted v is up

[@zondy008]

i bought them for 11 at Walmart

[@tankthelord1178]

Nice one Brad. 10 ten good buddy - we can contact each other from England to your neck of the woods now instead of FB.....

[@baldbollocks]

Sure,y the whole point is. RANGE. !!

[@mark64tanner]

👍✌

[@primmeteorgaming1297]

The batts suck they go bad easy

[@markrajfura4443]

WTF

[@MrGibble64]

didint this thread take an odd turn ?. . came for waki talki stuff and ended up with anti semetic and racist sounding bullshit . . merca !!!

[@getsmart2594]

as for a REVIEW ? *( ITS CLICK BAIT ! )*