Cobra Electronics LI6500-2WXVP (7 Channels) Two Way Radio

My radios are garbage. I have tried the suggestions from Cobra with both CTCSS and DCS sub-channels set. I ve gone through the user manual and tried numerous settings. I cannot even get them to send the alert tone between radios, with or without squelch. I cannot even communicate between two rooms in our house. I purchased these to replace a set of Motorola radios that did not have the range as the Cobra. Boy WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT. I m going to return these radios and purchase Motorola replacements with extended range. Even though the Motorola s are larger. I WILL NEVER recommend to any of my sportsman friends that they purchase these radios. What a disappointment. I ve wasted these radios on two separate trips where a GRMS / FRS radio would have been very nice to have. I can t believe a product like these are on the market.