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Midland GXT600VP4 5-Watt 22-Channel GMRS with NOAA All-Hazard Weather Alert | 
 enlarge | Brand: Midland
Category: CE
List Price: $91.86
Buy New: $89.99
You Save: $1.87 (2%)
Rating:  51 reviews
Sales Rank: 4839
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 1 x 2 x 4
MPN: GXT600VP4
Model: GXT600VP4
UPC: 046014506015
EAN: 0046014506015
ASIN: B000F9NXW8
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Offers up to a 18-mile transmission range | | • | All-hazards emergency weather radio with a 24/7 severe weather and hazard information feature | | • | Offers 22 Channels and a 18-mile transmission range | | • | Vibrate alert provides silent page and call notification | | • | Value Pack includes: two radios, two rechargeable batteries, dual desk charger, AC adapter, DC adapter, microphone headsets; FCC license required for use |
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Product Description
MIDLAND GXT600VP4 18-Mile GMRS Radios (Value Pack) Up to 18-mile range; 22 channels: 7 FRS/GMRS, 7 FRS, 8 GMRS; Clear, crisp communication with easy push-button access; 5W of power with High/Med/Low settings; 121 privacy codes (83 DCS/38 CTCSS); Backlit display; All hazards alert weather radio; 5 call tones notify user of incoming calls within their group; Scan automatically checks all channels for activity; Hands-free, eVOX, easy voice activation with 3 sensitivity levels; Whisper quiet radio with auto squelch; Keypad lock ; Silent operation mutes all tones and beeps; External jacks for speaker microphone; Auto Battery Save extends battery life; Requires FCC license ; Silver and Black finish; Includes 2 MDLGXT600 radios, 2 mic headsets, 2 rechargeable NiMH battery packs, dual-slot desktop charger and AC/DC adapters; 3-year warranty (radios only) 18-Mile GMRS Radios (Value Pack)
Amazon.com Product Description
The Midland GXT600VP4 5-Watt 22-Channel GMRS with NOAA All-Hazard Weather Alert provides a range of up to 18 miles and includes the NOAA All-Hazard Weather Alert that offers weather updates 24/7. The Midland GXT600VP4 allows for hands-free use and includes 121 Privacy Codes give you up to 2,662 channel options to help you block other conversations. Other features include five call tones, a keypad lock that locks your selected settings, and a battery save circuit. The auto squelch removes annoying background noise and the auto battery save provides longer battery life. The backlit display provides for easy nighttime viewing. Additional features include a channel scan that automatically checks channels for activity and a monitor that checks for any activity on your channel. A silent operation feature allows you to turn off all tones for quiet operation. The vibrate alert provides silent page/call notification and the switchable hi/med/lo power allows you to adjust transmission power. A roger beep indicates call completion. The GXT600VP4 is also water resistant and includes microphone and headset jacks and a volume knob. Note: An FCC licence is required to use the Midland GXT600VP4. What's in the Box
Two radios, two rechargeable batteries, dual desk charger, AC adapter, belt clips, and two headsets.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 46 more reviews...
Here is why radios don't work as advertised December 22, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Advertisements project the distance that these types radios WOULD reach under line-of-sight conditions using the actual power coming off the transmitter. However, after the power reaches the radio's transmit antenna, much power is absorbed...a lot! For example, the transmitted power of these radios on the FRS channels are the 0.5 watt maximum allowed by the FCC. The ACTUAL (or "effective" as the FCC puts it) power emminating from the antenna is less than 0.4 watts. The transmitted power on the GMRS channels are the 5.0 watts maximum allowed by FCC, but the effective power off the antenna is ~1.5 watts. I have a pair of Motorola Talkabouts (T6400)as well and they are disgustingly overstating their power...about 0.3 watts on low and 0.4 watts on high (yes, advertised at 5.0 watts on high and giving you less than a half watt). I checked these radios out on the FCC website (you have to know how to find this stuff)as all these companies have to provide all kinds of engineering and test data before they are allowed to sell their equipment.
These Midland radios were among the best effective power rating I could find on the FCC site. I spent a half day playing with the grantee numbers to actually locate various radios, and I found that Motorola doesn't even make their own radios...Giant Electronics in Korea appears to be their provider. Midland appears to make their own.
I have not tested the actual distance that I can get out of 1.5 watts yet, but I can say that the reception is the clearest I have ever heard, and this was with both of us inside separate houses across my subdivision. These have a NOAA weather channels which was a buying point also.
Bottom line, these radios should give you the best results you are likely to find in this price range. Don't get swindled and pay over $50 for a pair of general use two-way radios. If you want the max allowable power allowed by the FCC, then you can get the Garmin Rino 530 combination GPS/two-way radio. Its effective transmission is 4.7 watts. It costs between $350-500 depending on the retailer.
These are Great Radios! September 21, 2007
The Midland GXT600 Radios work great! But the Value Pack isn't all that good. I would suggest the following:
Don't waste the $$$ on these complete value packs. All you get are the 2 radios, then a car and wall charger for the reusable battery packs (which do not work- mine last maybe 30 min. to an hour on full charge and then they're shot, one wont even hold a charge and it was brand new- Just buy Duracell AA batteries at Cosco or something and use them- they last a long time!) The cheap headsets that are included in the pack do not work- mine are fuzzy and scratchy and do not work 95% of the time.
I suggest- Just buy the 2-way radios you want, they're great! Then buy seperate batteries at the store and buy the AVPH5 headsets seperately along with the radios- they work great! Don't waste the $$$ on the "complete value pack", the battery packs and headsets included in it are worthless. Our new headsets (AVPH5) along with Duracell AA's make our 2-way radios great! Midland has great radios, all you have to do is buy the more expensive, higher-quality headsets to go with them, such as the AVPH5. I highly recommend the radios themselves though- they have worked great out in the mountains, on trips, snowboarding, etc. The range is not 18-20 miles, but closer to 3-7 miles depending on the land's geography. And it's always nice to get the weather forecast (one of the radio's great functions) for wherever you may be.
 Good ONLY for Around The House! July 13, 2007
I live in a flat suburban area. Range is LESS than 1/2 mile at best. Average range on any daily time used was LESS than 1/4 mile. Works wonderfully as a pager from one room to the other when I was recovering from 2 major surgeries. But, I ended up buying a little $3.00 BELL to ring instead & sold these toys to a neighbor. WELL built, just don't see any use for them when they have NO range!
Good product June 8, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Product works great, good battery life, simple to use. The radio takes the included rechargeable battery or 4 aa batteries. Charging base is convenient to use.
Great functioning set May 14, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This product was used for skiing/snoboarding mountains in the US and had very good sign and contact with a mates similar items. the product looks are lacking, but the function is great and NOAA is great for early morning weather updates - much better than surfing on a PDA.
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