Midland GXT720VP3 2-Way 30-Mile 36-Channel Radio
From Midland
Midland GXT720VP3 36 Channel GMRS Radios with NOAA Weather/All Hazard Alert. Includes Rechargeable Batteries, and Dual Desktop Charger, Pair Packed. The GXT720VP3 features the standard 22 GMRS Channels with an extra 14 Channels with the range up to 30 Miles. The Weather Scan feature finds the nearest NOAA broadcast to stay up to date with the latest weather and hazard information. In addition to important weather announcements, All Hazards Alert means the GXT720VP3 will receive other emergency announcements such as Child Abduction (Amber Alert), Nuclear Power Plant warnings, Biological Hazard, Fire, and Landslide Warnings. The GXT720VP3 features a Vibrating Alert for silent notification, 121 Privacy Codes, 3 Level E Vox for Hands Free operation, Scan of the 36 Channels, Hi/Med/Low Power Settings, 10 Call Alerts, Keypad Lock, and Battery Save Circuit. Unlike other GMRS radios on the market that use lithium batteries, Midland's Dual Power Option allows the use of the included rechargeable batteries or 4 "AA" batteries (Not included). An External Jack can be used for the Midland AVP-1 AVPH1, AVPH2, AVPH3, AVPH4, AVPH5 Headsets.
Amazon Sales Rank: #12330 in Consumer Electronics Color: Black/Silver Brand: Midland Model: GXT720VP3 Dimensions: 4.00" h x 2.00" w x 1.00" l, 1.00 pounds
For the money; they're solid Don't think you'll get advertised range out of any radio; that's under "perfect conditions" and "line of sight" (ie: over open water) We use these for hiking trips and "getting lost in the mall" and they work well; we had some 10 mile units and these definately "punch thru" much better. Good Reception, not a 30 miles in urban area Hi. I have purchase d the product two weeks ago and it seems to have pretty good reception range. I've tested the range with my friend which live on a mountain aprox 10 KM away and we have a line of site. It had a good and clear reception. In urban area with lot of buildings around it was dramatically reduced to 1 KM. It is enough for my purposes. Excellent walkie talkies I purchased these to use for my wedding videography business. I also purchased the clear "spy" ear piece so that we could hear each other during the reception. These work great and they work at long distances too. Don't get caught up in the "28 mile" or "35 mile" thing, that is simply if you are on water or in a flat desert. I was able to walk several blocks away from my partner in downtown Louisville, Ky and they worked great. Battery lasts for a long time also, just don't forget to turn them off when your done and charge them before you need them the next time :).
