I bought this when I lived in Minneapolis - nice, flat open spaces - and was so happy with it. Great reception. I could hear and be heard perfectly. But since have moved to Seattle, where the elevation and landscape is much different and have found people saying "What!?" alot more often. So for whatever reason, the receptions not as good as it was in the Midwest. So...depending on location, this could be a wonderful option for you for hands free driving. PS - it's really easy to use, get synced up, adjust, etc.