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Midland GXT1000VP4 2-Way Radios - 2 Pack

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Midland GXT1000VP4 2-Way Radios - 2 Pack

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The Midland GXT1000VP4 radios offer powerful 2-way communication in a tough, weatherproof package with 50 channels and impressive range.

Weatherproof construction protects against rain, snow and splashes; JIS4 waterproofing allows exposure to water for up to 30 min.
Talk on both Family Radio Service (FRS) and General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS); 50 channels with 387 privacy codes provide 5,964 options
2 watts of power transmit and receive up to 36 miles per manufacturer (based on an unobstructed line of sight between you and another radio operator in good weather)
Power is automatically reduced to a half-watt across FRS-only channels (2-mile range), enabling radios to talk to all existing FRS 2-way radios
High, medium and low power settings control transmission power to conserve battery life
Receives all government-operated NOAA weather broadcasts and NOAA All Hazard Alert Radio
Whisper feature allows you to speak quietly and still be heard clearly
SOS alert sends out a distinctive distress signal for emergency situations
eVOX voice activation with 9 sensitivity levels lets you talk hands-free when used with or without optional accessories
Direct Call allows you to contact 1 member of your party without alerting the others
10 call alerts and a vibrate mode alert your friends before you start speaking
Also features weather scan, channel scan, auto squelch, ''roger'' beep, silent operation, keystroke tones, and mic and headphone jacks
Bright LCD backlight makes the display easy to read in the dark
Keypad lock protects your personalized settings
Rechargeable batteries included; can also operate on 4 AA batteries (sold separately)
Includes dual desk charger, AC adapter, mic headsets, belt clips and owner's manual

Midland GXT1000VP4 radios operate on radio frequencies that are regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC); license and fees required. The communication range quoted is calculated based on an unobstructed line of sight test under optimum conditions. Actual range will vary depending on terrain and conditions, and is often less than the maximum possible. Your actual range will be limited by several factors including, but not limited to: terrain, weather conditions, electromagnetic interference, and obstructions.

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Midland GXT1000VP4 2-Way Radios - 2 Pack Customer Reviews

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Midland GXT1000VP4 2-Way Radios - 2 Pack

3.8

(based on 5 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Clear signal (3)
Good audio (3)
Lightweight (3)
Rugged (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Families (3)
Hiking (3)

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Sep

2009

(52 of 52 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Hands down the best radios at REI

By jeremyshapiro

from San Jose, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Clear Signal
Good Audio
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Climbing
Hiking

Comments about Midland GXT1000VP4 2-Way Radios - 2 Pack:

After testing some cruddy Motorola radios (see separate review) that failed, these Midland's were a refreshing delight.

We had coverage all the way up to and over the crest leading to Mt. Whitney, with excellent reception and quality.

At one point, we began to get some cross chatter from other climbers, and simply enabled the Group feature and had just direct communication with no other parties for the rest of our trip.

The batteries lasted for days on end, the weather alert function is very cool and the fact that it comes with a car charger is a huge help.

I would hands down recommend these again and again as the best radios that REI carries.

Aug

2009

(44 of 44 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

great radios

By californiadreamin..

from Balkans

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Pros

Clear Signal
Easy To Use
Good Audio
Lightweight
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Emergencies
Families
Hiking
Hunting
Ski Slopes

Comments about Midland GXT1000VP4 2-Way Radios - 2 Pack:

ive been using these radios for military operations in the balkans.. excellent reception.. they do extremely well with out direct line of site.. on highpower they work up to about 7km in rough terrain. head sets that come with are very good as well. they have been rained on.. snowed on dropped in the mud and still work like new.

Apr

2010

(15 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent choice

By SuperG

from Boulder, CO

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Clear Signal
Easy To Use
Good Audio
Lightweight
Rugged

Cons

Difficult To Program

Best Uses

Camping
Families
Hiking
Ski Slopes

Comments about Midland GXT1000VP4 2-Way Radios - 2 Pack:

These things rock. Only two cons I think are that the antenna makes them awkward to store in a pocket. I have seen other nice models where the antenna folds down. Almost too many programming options - we just pick an open channel and keep it there. They work well on the ski slopes even when we are on different peaks and are much handier than trying to fumble with a cell phone which probably won't get receptions anyway. These also work well in the woods on hikes or camping even in places that have zero line of sight. The whisper mode is a cool feature that lets you whisper but still comes out like normal speaking on the other end. On windy days just use electrical tape to attach a thin piece of foam across the speaker/mic and problem solved.

Dec

2010

(4 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Privacy Codes and Channels

By Hydro

from Atlanta, GA

About Me Professional/Guide

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Pros

Inexpensive
Shared License

Cons

Misleading Claims
Repeater Incompatibility
Short Range

Best Uses

Families
Short range communication

Comments about Midland GXT1000VP4 2-Way Radios - 2 Pack:

"Privacy Codes" only restrict what you receive, not what others receive. For example, if you transmit on channel 2 with a privacy code, anyone listening on channel 2 can hear you if their privacy codes are not enabled. During receive on channel 2 with a privacy code set, only transmissions on channel 2 using that privacy code will trigger your receivers speaker. A more accurate description of these codes is Do Not Disturb Codes.

Oct

2011

(1 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Junk

By jbauch357

from Redmond, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Good volume control
Lightweight

Cons

Difficult To Program
Poor Reception
Short Range

Best Uses

Comments about Midland GXT1000VP4 2-Way Radios - 2 Pack:

These things like to fail randomly, and often. They'll all of a sudden decide to quit taking a charge, or say they have a full charge when you leave camp but die 10 minutes into using them. If you accidentally set the wrong mode/configuration they are nearly impossible to get back to default, and very likely will be left behind in a disabled worthless state. Distance coverage is awful, you can see your partner less than 3 miles away and not be able to talk with them via the radio - we've resorted to hand signals and binoculars rather than try to understand what the other person is saying through the radio. We purchased a half-dozen sets of these as a group, and they all acted the same - my experience is not just with one set that was a lemon.