Editorial Review:Item Description:This 2-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.
Amazon.com Item Description:The Midland GXT800VP4 22-Channel 26-Mile GMRS 2-Way Radio Pair Pack with Rechargeable Batteries and Charger represents the state-of-the-art in high-tech engineering, for a compact package that is big in performance. Skillfully constructed with the finest components, the Midland GXT800 is built with all solid-state circuitry mounted on a rugged, printed circuit board to provide you with reliable and trouble-free performance for years to come.
The Midland GXT800 radio provides you with 22 GMRS/FRS (General Mobile Radio Service/Family Radio Service) UHF channels, and up to a 26-mile range in open territory. In addition to the 22 possible channels, the GXT800 comes with 121 privacy codes to lessen interference or eaves-dropping, as well as all 10 NOAA weather channels and a NOAA weather alert function. These powerful radios have an easy-to-read backlit LCD display that shows status information at a glance even in difficult lighting, and a large easy-to-use keypad on the front for one-touch access to important features.
The GXT800 radio is full of features such as an outgoing call alert to notify your intended receiver of incoming traffic, and five incoming call alerts to identify various senders. This radio also features a channel scan for locating active channels, an auto squelch for filtering out weak signals, and a vibrating alert for use in both quiet and noisy environments. This unit provides High, Medium and Low power settings so you can choose to maximize transmission distance or save power, and a VOX function with selectable levels for voice-activated, hands-free transmissions. The GXT800 also includes keystroke tones, a roger beep that confirms transmission conclusion, and a silent operation for quieting beeps, tones and alerts when you can't afford to make extra noise.
Midland's GXT800 radio is constructed to be water proof to JIS4 specifications, so it can be used in virtually any environment, and has a keypad lock to avoid accidentally changing the radio settings. This radio runs on a Midland 4.8-volt rechargeable NiMH battery pack that can be recharged while in the radio, or can be powered by four AAA batteries during extended trips. This unit also includes a battery life extender function, as well as a low-battery indicator so you never get caught offguard without power. The GXT800 comes with a speaker/microphone/headset/charging jack so you can use it with an external speaker or microphone, or a pair of headphones, and recharge your battery pack when not in use. The Midland GXT800VP4 pack comes with two radios, each with a belt clip for convenient carrying or hands-free use, as well as two rechargeable NiMH battery packs, an AC wall adapter, and a dual radio desktop charger. These radios are even backed by a manufacturer's three-year warranty.
What's in the Box 2 GXT800 two-way radios, 2 x microphone headsets, dual radio desktop charger, 2 x rechargeable NiMH battery packs, AC wall adapter, DC vehicle adapter, user's guide and warranty information.
Customer Reviews
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* Works only in ONE mile range ...
I realized that 26 miles on opens space is not 26 miles in town. In reality this radio works poorly even a mile away outside in suburban area without no concrete building on a way or hills. Very disappointed... looks like it's just another looks end toy
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* Not a bad product ...
I own a liquor store and needed two way radio to talk to the manager on the floor. It works great in the store. I use high ch 22, then you will hear less people on that ch. You can put the privacy on but then you have to hold the ppt push button for couple of seconds before start talking through the mic else other person only will hear click or half of message. PLEASE DO NOT EXPECT THIS TO WORK 26 MILES. I am in the city and it goes about 1/3 of the mile.
Overall not a bad product. Thanks.
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* Motorcycle Radio ...
Features are numerous and work as expected. Using to communicate between motorcycles with good results and a range of about 1/2 mile on the FRS side. The headsets had to be replaced with the midland AVPH-1 and the reception has been very clear. Have not tried the GMRS side for distance but I'm sure it would be satisfactory. Other riders have purchased the same units with the same results. Would buy again.
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* Excellent Product ...
These are outstanding units. Excellent reception 10-12 miles through trees. They are used in a barn by trail guides who take very good care of the horses and not very good care of these. But they have held up flawlessly. I highly recommend them, they are what they say they are.
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* Great range ...
I tested these radios in hilly terrain in the Missouri ozarks. Voices were clear and easy to understand up to 5 miles. I was impressed with that distance. The earbud and microphone work fine but do not stay on your ear very well. The NOAA radio works satisfactory. I haven't run them long enough to test the rechargeable battery life but having the option to put in regular AA's is nice. I wish the battery packs could be charged without having to be in the radio. That's a flaw. It would be nice to have the option to charge the pack whil you used the radios with regular batteries.
