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| Midland GXT750VP3 22-Channel 26-Mile GMRS 2-Way Radio | 
 enlarge | Brand: Midland
Category: CE
List Price: $64.39
Buy New: $43.53
You Save: $20.86 (32%)
New (13) from $43.53
Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Media: Misc.
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 12.5 x 9.2 x 4
MPN: GXT-750VP3
UPC: 046014507500
EAN: 0046014507500
ASIN: B0014KKNO8
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Pair of 22-channel GMRS/FRS radios with an up to 26-mile range, and dual radio desktop charger | | • | Includes all 10 NOAA weather channels, with an automatic NOAA weather alert function | | • | Features 5 call alert tones with 5 animal tones, VOX automatic voice transmission, silent operation and a vibrating alert | | • | Runs on rechargeable NiMH battery packs (included), or can be powered by 4 AAA batteries (each) | | • | Constructed to be water resistant, and backed by a manufacturer's 3-year warranty |
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Product Description
GXT750VP3 two-way radio represents the state-of-the-art in high-tech engineering. Designed for GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) operation, this compact package is big in performance. It is a quality piece of electronic equipment, skillfully constructed with the finest components. The circuitry is all solid-state and mounted on a rugged printed circuit board. Your two-way radio is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance for years to come.
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| Customer Reviews:
Decent radio for VERY short distances - Watch for FCC Fees! September 20, 2008
While I do like some of the features of this radio (especially the privacy codes - you are constantly stepping on others (and they on you) without them) do not even start to be fooled by the "26-miles". What a complete joke. I live in a city and even standing in my front yard I'm having trouble hitting a little over a mile consistently. If you really want longer distance you need a better radio.
Secondly, be forewarned - if you're going to use this radio at all, and want to be legal about it, you need to purchase a GMRS license from the FCC. While it is good for 5 years be advised that the cost (at the time of this writing) is $85.
Third disadvantage: No custom programming of frequencies. I knew this going into it but just be aware of this. You will not be able to program tones or otherwise.
Forth disadvantage: No way to hook an external antenna. If you want distance, hitting repeaters and having the right antenna is the first step.
GMRS is a great hobby for those that want to make it such. If this is what you're goal is I recommend doing some research and getting a radio that allows you to program in your own frequencies and tone codes. This allows you to hit repeaters, if there are any in your area, and as such get much greater distance for the wattage. And of course get a good antenna as this is actually more important than wattage of the radio. This particular radio only has 4 watts - with the right antenna (won't help on this one, see disadvantage 4) a 4-watt radio has very good range.
Bottom line, if you want walkie talkies to chat to your neighbor or to your significant-other in a grocery store, this will do fantastic. But if you want distance; do your research before choosing a radio.
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