Motorola really dominates the walkie-talkie market, but one worthwhile alternative is the Uniden GMRS720-2 (www.uniden.com), which comes with the same features and radio options as the T7400.

This Uniden operates at the maximum four watts ... an entire family for a period of ten years. These stylish red walkie-talkies from Cobra offer up to a 35-mile range and ten NOAA weather channels.