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When I tested the latest models--and there are a lot of them--I learned that the two-mile range can shrink to a few blocks when you're trapped in a concrete jungle. Trees, power wires and other obstructions are bad news for a walkie-talkie's fragile FM radio waves--as my editor reported after conducting tests in Massachusetts suburbs and on the beaches of Long Island...
...Motorola Talkabout T6310 and Kenwood's FreeTalk UBZ-JH14 were close seconds. If you can stomach the $300-a-pair list price on the rugged-looking Talkabouts, you'll be treated to a built-in weather channel, FM radio, alarm clock, stopwatch and multiple privacy modes to keep your calls from being interrupted or overheard. The menus, however, are so loaded down with extras (including 10 different beeps) that it's hard to find the basics. The best feature on Kenwood's Freetalk ($230 a pair) is the ability to scan for a free channel--a big timesaver...
...bargain price, there are plenty of choices. The water-resistant Unwired FRS-14 ($99 a pair) has high-end features like voice activation and a full range of channels and subchannels, but it looks and feels cheap. The tiny Audiovox FR-560FM ($120 a pair) comes with an FM radio, earphones and fold-down antenna, but we found its reception to be among the worst of the bunch. The colorful Radio Shack Two-Way Personal Radios are currently on sale at $50 a pair but have only two channels and are best for backyard fun or neighborhood parks...
MOTOROLA V2282 $99 to $199 (depending on carrier), plus $14 for covers No ordinary cell phone, it has a built-in FM radio and offers a pick of colored shells...
...glorious weekend in April, Fifteen Minutes becomes the second tackiest "FM" on campus. A crack team of writers, composers and producers from the class of 2003 have invested the better part of their year in the crafting of the aptly titled Star Crossed Dressers: The Freshman Musical. A better term might be "Freshman Play with Music," as the songs are generally brief and sandwiched between long scenes with little discernible plot; the rare consistencies emerged as Harvardian clich, developed into tired and predictable gags, and ultimately became an annoyance. Yes, dining hall food leaves something to be desired, the social...