Midland GXT1000VP4 36-Mile 50-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) (Black/Silver) on Sale!

Over All Rating Reviews :

First Observations: Looks cool. Logical interface. Earpieces cannot seem to get it to stay on my ears, flimsy ear mounts. Oh crap, you mean GMRS requires an FCC license?? That just *doubled* the cost of ownership!

Recommendation: If you want range, don't buy this radio. Get a CB radio instead.

Why: I bought this radio as a secondary means of communication in the event the cell phone lines were jammed as they were on 9/11. The listed 36 mile range is only BEST CASE situation if there are no buildings, dips in the road, etc. Best use would be for a use on a wheat farm in Nebraska, at a stadium, or on Lake Ontario... At two miles away from our house, I had no commo with my wife until I came over the small rise in the road and even then it was *barely* audible. Audio did not appreciably improve in the subdivision until 0.5 miles away from home. Unlike CB radio, the signals from GMRS radios are easily blocked.

Yes It's True: The radio REQUIRES an FCC license!! It costs about $80 per user and is good for 5 years. Yes, this radio has the 0.5 Watt Family Radio Band that does not require a license, but if you want to operate with any range at all, the license is required.

Don't waste your money and time. Get the CB for range!

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