Midland 75-509W 2-Mile 14-Channel FRS Two-Way Radios (Pair)

by Midland

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 2 x 4 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004Z0FC
• Item model number: 75-509W
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Keep in touch on the slopes or the trail with the 75-509W 14-channel family radio twin pack from Midland. This pair of radios also comes with a drop-in charger and rechargeable batteries. These two radios come in an elegant platinum finish and feature call buttons and voice activation for hands-free use. Channel lock helps prevent accidental channel changing while you are walking or skiing. Full output power means up to a 2-mile range over land and 5 miles over water.

The 75-509W radios are water resistant for protection against light water exposure. You can monitor two channels with the dual-watch function. Other features include tone notification with four tones and Stealth Squelch to eliminate annoying background noise between transmissions.

Turn on the battery-save mode to conserve power; an indicator warns of low-battery conditions.

These radios come with a one-year warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

87 of 88 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, December 30, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Midland 75-509W 2-Mile 14-Channel FRS Two-Way Radios (Pair) (Electronics)

You have to love a company that sells these things WITH rechargeable batteries and the charger. Just pop both of them in the charger overnight and you are ready to go. They are easy to use, small and lightweight. Work MUCH better than the Motorolas I bought my parents a year ago (and paid over ... each for).

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars No CTCSS subcodes, April 18, 2001

By 

Paul Robichaux (Perrysburg, OH, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Midland 75-509W 2-Mile 14-Channel FRS Two-Way Radios (Pair) (Electronics)

I ordered these and was terribly disappointed to find that they don't support CTCSS subcodes. That means that you're limited to 14 channels, not 14 channels * 38 subcodes = 532 channels. As you can imagine, the difference between 14 and 532 makes a huge difference when you're trying to use these at someplace crowded, like Disneyworld. Their performance is OK, as is the build quality-- not bad for the money-- but the lack of subcodes is a killer.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Product for Price, July 27, 2001

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Dixon A. Phillips "phillid2" (Caribbean) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Midland 75-509W 2-Mile 14-Channel FRS Two-Way Radios (Pair) (Electronics)

This product has quite a number of things going for it. Firstly it's an excellent FRS radio with excellent range (have not been able to test the two mile range 'cause of my terrain), coupled with the headphone set it allows for ease of communication for a variety of purposes, I use it for security in-store as well and they work marvellously. Also, with the drop-in charger and rechargeable batteries the savings gained in the original great price is magnified 100X over a similar motorolla product, which does not even have battery rationing and is certaily not rechargeable! (these average 2AA batteries per day on continous use!) Ideal choice for the budget conscious shopper who wants a greater bang for the buck.