Customer Reviews

Midland 75-507 2-Mile 14-Channel FRS Two-Way Radio

5 star:		(25)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(6)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

This is the best 2 way radio I have ever seen. It is 3" X 1.5" You can scan to see if other people are using channels. It deletes all static, but if the transmission is to quiet it will cut off the transmission. You can disable this feature though when a message is breaking up you hit the MON button and you can hear it clearly. It has a way to listen to two channels at once and it is very long range. It also has hookup for the type of earphones that have a microphone attached.

My wife and I bought a pair of these affordable FRS radios for our coast-to-coast move (eight days in separate vehicles). The radios seemed to have decent reception up to a mile, more if the terrain was flat. Rain and power lines seemed to reduce range somewhat. The clarity was good enough, though I think some of the higher priced radios are clearer. Also, I found I pretty much had to turn the volume all the way up in order to hear incoming transmissions; a better speaker would be a definite improvement. As for battery life, we got about 40-50 hours of use before needing replacement. We found the CALL and SCAN features very useful as was the ability to easily switch to a clear channel. The VOX feature worked ok with the built-in microphone but there is a noticeable delay in activation that we found annoying; maybe it works better in conjunction with a headset.

For occasional use I would say the Midland 75-507 is a good choice. I would not suggest buying the really cheap radios, typically sold in pairs, which typically have just one or two channels as interference with other users limits their usefulness.

I bought two of these several weeks ago and they work GREAT. I opened te box and not five minutes later they were up and running. The sound is INCREDIBLY clear, with almost no static, and the value is unmatched. They are also smaller than they appear, easily fitting into the palm of one's hand. A great buy!

I purchased a pair of these radios several weeks ago. They have worked very well for our family. So fair, we have taken them to large department stores when we are shopping together. It is nice to be able to be able to keep track of each other and know precisely when my wife is finally heading for the checkout line. She can even tell me the line in which she is standing. There have also been times when we have taken them to the mall when there are many things that we have to buy in a short period of time. The radios have allowed us to coordinate our activity so we are out of the mall in the shortest time possible. Also, I like to go running, but my wife works second shifts. When I am on my nightly run, I stay in radio contact with my eleven year old son. My wife and I are going skiing on Monday. I'm certain that the radios will be useful on the slopes. The midland radio works well within a mile range. The signal become too weak to make out at about 1.5 miles. We have kept our radios on channel 1, even though they have 14 channels. We have not experienced any interference from other users.

Purchased two of these radios to use with my son while deer hunting from tree stands. Found these units to work exceptionally well. The range and clarity were superb (especially from the added height of the tree location). The call feature is very valuable when location of your hunting buddy is quickly needed. Although the backlight does go off a bit quickly, a push of the PTT button will tell you if the unit is on or not. The price of these units make them a real value. Plan on using them next while fishing to keep in touch with the other boat or my wife back at camp. A top notch value.

Our senior mobile home park has equipped its emergency response team members (we are in an earthquake area) with the Midland radios. They operate clearly within our 50 acre park, even when broadcasting inside homes with metal siding. The scan feature allows different layers of simultaneous net operation. The most amazing thing is how much power is packed into such a tiny package. Definitely a five star product!

I just purchased two of these and tested them soon after receiving them. They work great, are easy to use I especially like the ringer feature. The range was approximately 1.5 miles or more and this was in town with buildings around us. The sound was crisp and clear and static free. I also liked the transmit button on the side of the unit instead of in the center like some other units. The small size allows you to put these in your shirt pocket. I would recommend these to anyone. Thank you

As is usually the case, you get what you pay for. The quality of the 75-507 is not poor but it is clearly not high quality either. Unlike the more expensive units, this one is not water resistant. The signal quality and strength is good and the range is about 1.5 miles in open terrain. I found the battery cover difficult to remove without removing the belt clip first. And, contrary to the specifications and editorial review, the 'Roger-beep' function is off by default and must be turned on manually each time the radio is turned on. According to Midland's tech support, this is a design change for which a change to the owners manual was not deemed necessary. On balance, the units are worth the price but no more. As for Amazon.com, the product was delivered in just a few days, well packaged and in excellant condition. Whether or not you buy this product, Amazon.com is 5 star.

Thinking this was similar to the Motorola walkie talkies I purchased two of them, but was disappointed and am returning them. No way the range is 1-2 miles on these - I started with static at 1/3 mile in shopping areas and 1 mile in an open residential area. Good for kids use or under one mile in open woods....

I didn't like these radios...i have returned them. Problems encountered 1) when you bump the unit (even slightly), the batteries jump out of place and you have to open up the battery compartment and re-seat them. 2) Noisy - too much static and cuts off 3) no way is this a 2 mile range. we had trouble using them in a department store when we were one department apart. They're range is very limited - maybe a couple blocks outside.

These radios are reminiscent of the old walkie talkie I got as a kid for Christmas, although they are better than that. This may be a good kid's toy, but the battery jumping out of place will be a problem with kids.

If you're interested in a radio for your family to stay in touch at the mall, outings, etc. spend a more money and get something better...that's what I plan on doing.