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.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 2.5 / 5.0
Good walkie-talkies, bad battery:
These walkie-talkies seem to work well with decent reception on par with the price range. However, one of the batteries was a dud and wouldn't charge. Had to exchange it which is a sort of a pain during a VERY busy time of year.
Midland gxt720vp3 2-way 30 mile 22 channel radio:
This 2-way radio is junk. It only get 1 mile in the city. Any 2 way radio can do better than that. Don't waste you time and money to look at this.
Midland GXT720VP3:
They work very well as hand held radios - as advertized. I did however purchase these units with the Midland AVPH1 Open Face Helmet Headset for Midland GMRS as a communications devices for scooter trips. They are not very loud. They are easily drowned out by wind and vehicle noises when used with an open faced helmet. To be fair they were only tested twice on busy freeways both times. VOX is not a good idea on the freeway! Every truck or car that passes activates the VOX and transmits that noise.... more info
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.
