Baofeng T26 Walkie Talkies Long Range, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 16 FRS Channel Two Way Radios with Earpieces for Adults, Handheld Mini Compact Walky Talky with Type-C Charging

I had very low expectations, having tried other Chinese WTs. These Baofengs don't have the usual features you get from Midland or Motorola. No display, no Call button, no roger beep, no choice of CTCSS tones. You change channels up/down with the side buttons and a tinny voice announces it. Also the rubber buttons on the side are too easily pressed. I ripped out the rubber with pliers and I can now use the buttons with a screw driver or pen point. The good news is these WTs have excellent transmit and receive, with 1.3 Watts power (according to FCC ID 2AJGM-T26). Sound is excellent. Has rotary volume control, not annoying button-press. Rotary control is also power on-off. A single LED to indicate xmit/recv. And very light-weight only 102g with battery (by my scale). Recharge battery with USB-C. And the WT is low-priced. When you go from one channel to the next, you get pre-programmed CTCSS/DCS tones. For example, if you choose "Ch. 6", you get FRS 6 with CTCSS tone 22 (141.3 Hz), or "Ch. 8" you get FRS 15 and CTCSS 19. See below. This works fine if you're using two or more Baofeng T26 models -- the announced channels match up. But if you want to talk to a Midland or a Motorola, you need to program the other one to use the actual channel and squelch tone that the T26 uses. For example, T26 Ch. 6 will talk with a Midland set for Ch. 6 CTCSS Tone 22. I found a list of actual tones and channels on a Facebook post, but it was for Baofeng T96. Someone had very nicely tested all the channels and figured out their actual FRS channel numbers, freqs, and CTCSS/DCS tones. This gave me the idea to do the same for T26. However, I could not figure out any of the DCS tones. It is a strange setup, maybe it conforms with some radio in another country (not USA). Remember that CTCSS and DCS are not "privacy" modes. There is nothing private on the air. It's just a way to block transmissions from other radios that are not set on the same tone as you. But set your CTCSS or DCS tones to Off and you can hear ALL transmissions on that channel, regardless of the other person's tone setting. Anyway, 5 stars for excellent xmit/recv, sound quality, and light weight. Order of columns: announced channel, squelch tone (CTCSS except DCS as noted), "normal" FRS channel 1 ......... 1 ..,.......... 1 2 ......... 2 ............ 2 3 ......... 19 ........... 3 4 ......... 20 ........... 4 5 ......... 21 ........... 5 6 ......... 22 ........... 6 7 ......... 23 ........... 7 8 ......... 19 ........... 15 9 ......... ? dcs .... 16 10 ...... ? dcs .... 17 11 ...... 18 ........... 18 12 ...... ? dcs .....19 13 ...... ? dcs .....20 14 ...... ? dcs .....21 15 ...... 21 ........... 22 16 ....... ? ............. 23

good walkie talkie. has about a mile of range. has been dropped and picked back up unharmed.

I grabbed a pair of these Baofeng T26 walkie talkies for hiking and campground comms, and they’ve been solid performers for the price. These radios operate on 16 FRS channels with up to ~2 W output and extended antenna design — in the right conditions they’ll reliably cover a large campground or work site without dead zones. � Amazon +1 What I liked: Plug-and-play simplicity. You don’t need a license to use them, and setup was intuitive — just charge, turn on, match channels, and go. � Manuals+ Compact and lightweight. These are easy to carry or clip to a belt, which makes them great for outdoor use, family trips, or coordinating crews. � Manuals+ Rechargeable battery & USB-C. The Li-ion battery lasts all day with moderate use, and USB-C charging is far more convenient than legacy plugs. � Manuals+ Privacy codes and clear audio. The inclusion of multiple CTCSS/CDCSS codes helps cut down interference from other radios nearby. � Manuals+ Limitations: Line-of-sight only. These aren’t licensed GMRS radios — range drops quickly with trees, hills, and buildings. Expect modest distances unless you’re in wide open areas. � Facebook Not rugged or water-resistant. They work for everyday outdoor use, but this model isn’t built for extreme conditions. Bottom line: If you want a no-nonsense pair of rechargeable walkie talkies for campsites, group rides, events, or job-site comms, these are a smart budget choice. They’re not high-end radios, but for general two-way communication without a license, they punch well above their price point.

Baufeng makes outstanding electronics like this. Really well finished and excellent for what they're intended to be used for.

Great Walkie Talkies for Family Trips I used these Baofeng T26 walkie talkies on vacation with family and friends, and they worked great. The battery life is long-lasting, and the range was impressive—I was able to talk from inside the beach house to the beach, at least a mile away, with no problem. Compact, easy to use, and the included earpieces are a nice bonus. Perfect for travel, outings, or family adventures.

Good value, considering its low price. Good range, unobstructed line of sight is about 300-400’. Downside is that the VOX feature doesn’t work with earbud out of the box. Even with the wired PTT button mic almost on your lips with a loud voice, the Xmit light doesn’t come out on. If you use the PTT button and mic up close with earbud, it works, but really only gives you privacy or loud environment advantage. Using them as a simple hand held, they’re just fine for most needs, featherweight and small. USB-C charging is rapid and mighty convenient with its supplied 2 headed charging cord. I use for big RV backing and hitching, good to have someone in your blind spots to warn you. For less than $20, it’s cheap damage insurance.

Good set of walkies for around the house. Lightweight but excellent performance. I use these to call my husband when he is out of sight or working in the shed. Sound quality is very good and they are easy to charge/easy to use too. Have not and any issues with cross talk or static but that may be an issue is more densely populated areas. Plenty of channels to switch to if needed. Headset is included but we are not using those. Battery life is great, I recharge every 2-3 days as needed. Would recommend

They are NOT Programmable (I’ll help you out with this. Straight to point) and that is the sole reason I bought them. That should be listed in description very big. They are not supported by BaoFeng so there is no program for it. CHRIP does not support it, BaoFeng do not support it on their own website. Otherwise, it’s slim, lightweight, loud and I love all that but I can’t use it.

Super simple, very small and totally worth it! These radios I bought 4 elk hunting and they are gonna be great. They even come with hands free ear pieces thst u dont even need to hit the ptt button to TALK!!! AMAZING radios!

Discula como los enlazo con los baofeng 888? Porq los puse en el mismo canal y no los agarra

Very clear, communication, almost better than very expensive units. Rechargeable with USB-C so really handy Max volume is not overly loud though.

These are alright radios. I am very disappointed that the metal tabs on the sides of the radio are not connected. So you can not get a docking station. Can not be charged on USB C unless it's a usb A to USB C adapter cable with not charge intelligence. Or it won't even charge.

Good range. Nice and clear.