Midland GXT1050VP4 36-Mile 50-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) (Camo) Review

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(More customer reviews)All manufacturers exaggerate the range of these little radios. I have used these to hear users on top of a 14,000 foot mountain from 6 miles away, but there were no obstructions between me and them. That's the best distance I've achieved. I had a lower power version of these and they worked well for several years before one of them died. I saved its battery as a spare for these and I can still use the one working with these. Most Midlands use the same rechargeable batteries, although you might carry at least four alkalines along if you expect to be away from the recharger for more than a day. If you're camping out you might want to establish a timetable to use them to extend battery life. They have excellent channel security, either with just two of them or in a group. Hearing other users of the same channel can get very annoying. The numerous privacy choices prevent that almost 100%. Like others, in a city or any enclosed space the range is very limited. The headsets can be handy of you're fishing or hunting. I've used 2-way radios for more than 40 years. The first ones I had were the size and weight of bricks. These are state-of-the-art, light, with good clips and among the best currently available.

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Product Description:
Midway's GXT1050VP4 two-way, 22-channel radios are designed for GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) operation, in a rugged, weatherproof package. With a range of up to 36 miles and Mossy Oak Breakup Camo finish, they're ideal for your next hunting trip. Features include privacy codes, direct/group calling, NOAA weather radio/alert/scan, silent operation, whisper function, SOS siren, and plenty more. Five animal call alerts are also included. Perfect for the outdoorsman.


With a range of up to 36 miles, the GXT1050VP4s are perfect for most any adventure.Click to enlarge.
Package includes Pair of radios, belt clips, desktop charger, rechargeable batteries, pair of mic headsets, AC wall adapter, and DC (vehicle) adapter. Click to enlarge.
Measures 9.75 x 2.5 x 1.75 inches.

GXT1050VP4 Features

22 Channels PLUS 28 EXTRA CHANNELS
Clear, crisp communication with easy button access.
Up to 36 Mile Range
Longer range communication in open areas with little or no obstruction.
387 Privacy Codes
Gives you up to 5560 channel options to help you block other conversations.
NOAA Weather Alert Radio with Weather Scan
Automatically locks on to your local weather channel and alerts you to severe weather.
SOS Siren
Allows you to send out distress/locator signals in an emergency situation.
JIS4 Waterproof
Protection against light rain or splashing water from all directions on the radio.
Whisper
Allows you to speak quietly and still be heard clearly by others.
Group Call
Allows you to make "direct calls" to other people within the group without alerting the entire group.
eVOX
Hands-Free Operation (9 levels) with easy voice activation--no need for an external microphone.
X-TRA TALK Power
Maximum allowed by law.
Weather Scan
Easily scans the active weather channel in your area.
Direct Call
Allows you to instantly contact one member of your party without alerting the others.
10 Call Alerts
Different call tones to notify you of incoming calls from your group.
Five Animal Call Alerts
Includes Turkey, Duck, Crow, Cougar and Wolf alerts.
Channel Scan
Automatically checks channels for activity.
Dual Watch
Lets you monitor two channels.
Vibrate Alert
Provides silent page / call notification.
Auto Squelch
Removes annoying background noise.
Keypad Lock
Locks in your selected settings.
Monitor
Checks for any activity within your channel.
HI/MED/LO Power Settings
Lets you adjust transmit power & conserve battery life.
Roger Beep
Indicates call completion.
Silent Operation
Turns off all tones for quiet operation.
Bright Backlit Display [LCD]
Easy to read day or night.
Keystroke Tones Audible tones with each key press

Mic and Headphone Jacks

Battery Life Extender
Provides longer battery life.
Drop-in Charger Capable

Dual Power Options
4 standard "AA" batteries (not included) or rechargeable batteries.

Midland Radio Corporation

Midland Radio Corporation is an international industry leader in wireless communications with affiliates in Italy, Bulgaria, Germany, Poland, Russia, Spain, and the United Kingdom, as well as representation in Latin America.Midland develops high quality consumer products such as GMRS Two-Way Radios, Citizen Band (CB) Radios, Marine Radios, Bluetooth intercom systems, and All Hazards/Weather Alert Radios.Also, as a leading manufacturer of Land Mobile Radios, Midland supplies professional grade analog and digital (P25 Technology) Portables, Mobiles and Base Stations/Repeaters for government entities such as forestry, public safety, and other commercial users.
Known in the '70s primarily for CB radios and household electronics, Midland has grown with the times by producing innovative new communications products and by actively promoting public emergency preparedness. Midland has manufactured quality Two-Way Radios for the last 50 years and is a market leader in several individual categories.

What's in the Box

Pair of radios, belt clips, desktop charger, rechargeable batteries, pair of mic headsets, AC wall adapter, DC (vehicle) adapter and owner's manual

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Midland GXT1000VP4 36-Mile 50-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) (Black/Silver) Review

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(More customer reviews)The radios by themselves are good, but be careful to read the fine print.The first time I went to use the radios one of them didn't have a full charge on it.No problem, I just used AA batteries.Then we realized we could barely hear each other through the headphones even with the radios turned to max volume.I thought it might be the headphones, but they were very loud when plugged into a friend's radio made by a different company.Midland blamed it on the headphones anyway, but they were not covered under the warranty.So I didn't use the radios again for a few months until we went on another trip and I made sure to place the radio on the charger a day early this time so it would have ample time to charge.Same problem one radio didn't take but half a charge.I contacted Midland on Friday explaining my situation, they got back to me on Wednesday to say there was probably an issue with the battery pack (No duh).I emailed back around 10:30 am and said I figured that much, but how do I correct it.They got back to me on Thursday night saying I needed to buy another battery pack because they are not covered under the warranty either.So what is covered?Turns out not much, not the headphones, not the battery packs, not the charger, not the adapter and not even the antennas.In short if all you need is just the radios and there isn't a problem with them, the radios are OK, but heaven help you if there is a problem with them.It will take forever for someone to tell you that's not covered under the warranty.That large 3 year warranty logo needs to include an even larger asterisk.Radios get 5 stars, everything else including the warranty and service gets 1 star for an average of 3 stars.If I need to buy all new accessories to replace all these defective ones I just bought, maybe I should consider a different brand radio.

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Product Description:
Midway's GXT1000VP4 two-way, 22-channel radios are designed for GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) operation, in a rugged, weatherproof package. With a range of up to 36 miles, they're perfect for most any adventure. Features include privacy codes, direct/group calling, NOAA weather radio/alert/scan, silent operation, whisper function, SOS siren, and plenty more.


With a range of up to 36 miles, the GXT1000VP4s are perfect for most any adventure.Click to enlarge.
Package includes Pair of radios, belt clips, desktop charger, rechargeable batteries, pair of mic headsets, AC wall adapter, and DC (vehicle) adapter. Click to enlarge.
Measures 9.75 x 2.5 x 1.75 inches.

GXT1000VP4 Features

22 Channels PLUS 28 EXTRA CHANNELS
Clear, crisp communication with easy button access.
Up to 36 Mile Range
Longer range communication in open areas with little or no obstruction.
387 Privacy Codes
Gives you up to 5560 channel options to help you block other conversations.
NOAA Weather Alert Radio with Weather Scan
Automatically locks on to your local weather channel and alerts you to severe weather.
SOS Siren
Allows you to send out distress/locator signals in an emergency situation.
JIS4 Waterproof
Protection against light rain or splashing water from all directions on the radio.
Whisper
Allows you to speak quietly and still be heard clearly by others.
Group Call
Allows you to make "direct calls" to other people within the group without alerting the entire group.
eVOX
Hands-Free Operation (9 levels) with easy voice activation--no need for an external microphone.
X-TRA TALK Power
Maximum allowed by law.
Weather Scan
Easily scans the active weather channel in your area.
Direct Call
Allows you to instantly contact one member of your party without alerting the others.
10 Call Alerts
Different call tones to notify you of incoming calls from your group.
Channel Scan
Automatically checks channels for activity.
Dual Watch
Lets you monitor two channels.
Vibrate Alert
Provides silent page / call notification.
Auto Squelch
Removes annoying background noise.
Keypad Lock
Locks in your selected settings.
Monitor
Checks for any activity within your channel.
HI/MED/LO Power Settings
Lets you adjust transmit power & conserve battery life.
Roger Beep
Indicates call completion.
Silent Operation
Turns off all tones for quiet operation.
Bright Backlit Display [LCD]
Easy to read day or night.
Keystroke Tones Audible tones with each key press

Mic and Headphone Jacks

Battery Life Extender
Provides longer battery life.
Drop-in Charger Capable

Dual Power Options
4 standard "AA" batteries (not included) or rechargeable batteries.

Midland Radio Corporation

Midland Radio Corporation is an international industry leader in wireless communications with affiliates in Italy, Bulgaria, Germany, Poland, Russia, Spain, and the United Kingdom, as well as representation in Latin America.Midland develops high quality consumer products such as GMRS Two-Way Radios, Citizen Band (CB) Radios, Marine Radios, Bluetooth intercom systems, and All Hazards/Weather Alert Radios.Also, as a leading manufacturer of Land Mobile Radios, Midland supplies professional grade analog and digital (P25 Technology) Portables, Mobiles and Base Stations/Repeaters for government entities such as forestry, public safety, and other commercial users.
Known in the '70s primarily for CB radios and household electronics, Midland has grown with the times by producing innovative new communications products and by actively promoting public emergency preparedness. Midland has manufactured quality Two-Way Radios for the last 50 years and is a market leader in several individual categories.

What's in the Box

Pair of radios, belt clips, desktop charger, rechargeable batteries, pair of mic headsets, AC wall adapter, DC (vehicle) adapter and owner's manual

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Midland WR11 AM/FM Clock Radio with NOAA All Hazard Weather Alert Review

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(More customer reviews)I own a whole Nor'easters worth of weather radios.I have had an interest in the weather since the time of being a boy and longing for a blizzard to come along and make my day by closing all the schools.Most weather radios are pretty much designed to be either stand alone table models, or portable units either in a hand held or carry along design.Between the house and the outbuildings here I have a total of 8 of both varieties, with 4 of them being Midland models.This WR11 unit is sorta in a class by itself as it is a traditional looking clock radio designed for your nightstand with full weather features. The radio features are all pretty standard with the AM FM selector and alarm.It gets good overall reception for what you would expect for its size and price. A quick flip of a switch can have you listening to the NOAA weather broadcasts that are available 24/7.Every Midland radio I have ever owned always got excellent weather reception and this one is no exception.Upon its first startup, you turn the frequency selector until your local NOAA station is located and then it is permanently locked on.Unless you move, you never have to tune in to find the weather again.

The weather alert feature is a good one to have included, especially if you happen to live in an area prone to tornadoes, flash floods, or any other weather emergency that can erupt suddenly.But it is also useful if you happen to be the type to not pay much attention to the weather until it starts to get really interesting, or scary.Setting the alert feature to on gives you the option of either an alarm, voice, or light display only.Unless you enjoy being possibly awakened in the middle of the night by an alarm that will definitely leave your heart pounding, I would suggest the voice alert that is far more subtle. (Or the light only display if you happen to be that light a sleeper to take notice of it). Keep in mind also that this radio receives all weather, as well as a whole range of civil defense/Amber alert bulletins as well.(An Amber alert issued in Massachusetts just last week at the time of this writing was heard on this radio, as well as my others set to alert).Its a solid little radio with a generous display that is nicely back lit without being too intrusive, and the buttons and dials are easy to reach and use.

One last item as to the alert feature.This radio does not have SAME technology.That is, it is not able to distinquish between alerts issued in your specific zip code, as opposed to county or regional alerts.In other words, if you have the alert feature set to on, you will recieve all alerts in your general area whether they specifically apply to your locale or not.If it is a soild, table top weather radio with alert model you are looking for that can be programmed as to your own specific area,may I suggest the Midland WR300.It is a little more expensive, and more designed for the weather enthusiast than the casual user, but it is a top of the line model that does possess the SAME technology.I have enclosed a link to it at the end of this review.On the other hand, the Midland WR11 is a fine model if what you are interested in is a small well designed dependable radio for your bedroom, or any other place such a clock radio model will suit you.In my opinion a fine little unit...MIDLAND WR300 Weather Radio

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Product Description:
The Midland WR11 combines NOAA Weather/All Hazard Alert with an AM/FM Clock Radio in on package.The WR11 receives all weather channels for up to date weather information with over 60 Alerts.In addition to important weather announcements, All Hazards Alert means the WR11 will receive other emergency announcements such as Child Abduction (Amber Alert), Nuclear Power Plant Warnings, Biological Hazard, Fire, and Landslide Warnings.The AM/FM Clock radio features wake to music, local weather or buzzer.The override feature automatically switches from radio to emergency alerts.In the case of a power outage, the WR11 will operate on 4 AA batteries (Not Included)

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