Midland Xtra Talk GXT300 10-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair)

by Midland

Product Details

Product Manual [766kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 2 x 4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00029U0VI
• Batteries: 4 AA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Product Description

3 Watt 22 Channel GMRS Pair Packed. Up to 10 Mile Range. 38 Codes, 2 settings of Hands Free Operation (VOX), Scan, 3 Call Tones, Keypad Lock, Battery Save Circuit, External Jacks for Speaker Headsets. Uses 4 "AA" Batteries (Not Included)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT!, November 26, 2004

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chefman "max" (South Shore, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Midland Xtra Talk GXT300 10-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) (Electronics)

Well after reading the first two reviews, I purchased these 2-way radios at Best Buy. I tested them out after getting home and found I lost contact around 1/2 mile!! Yes it says UP TO 10 miles under optimum / perfect conditions, so you figure under not so perfect condition, at least get 5 miles or so. My 1/2 mile was in your typical town / suburb type setting. Both people testing this radio was outside too. Some houses, trees..etc around. Nothing of any major concern for interuption.

I figured ok, well at least give me a few miles, but NO! 1/2 mile was my maximum distance. The weather was clear, calm and cool, and I had fresh new batteries.

I will be returning these in the morning!

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Range!, July 27, 2004

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Frank "Relco" (San Diego) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Midland Xtra Talk GXT300 10-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) (Electronics)

I bought these radios not knowing what to expect. Went camping/hiking a few weeks ago with some friends and these puppies blow all the other radios out of the water. Great range (well over 8-miles, I could not believe it) Great sound, in a loud environment you can hear the other person talk (the speaker is very loud) But the great thing was you can almost mute this radio, so that when you are in a quiet environment, the noise does not disturb you.

Overall, they worked great.

Great Buy!

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Radios, November 24, 2004

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C. Barstow (Rindge, NH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Midland Xtra Talk GXT300 10-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) (Electronics)

I compared a number of brands simultaneously and chose to keep these. I was never in the open flat environment for maximum range,still I got 6.5 miles on one test with reasonable clarity. They outperformed all the others (Cobra,Uniden,Motorola)with regard to range and clarity. Nice display too.
Two complaints: 1)The battery meter is USELESS. The low battery indicator comes on at about the same time the unit dies. 2)It does not keep the settings of channel/subcode and power setting, if the battery dies, or are changed.
You cannot see the approx. battery strength as with the Motorola. Keep spare AA batteries on hand, or charge every night. Still Great sound. I thought better clarity than Motorla and Cobra. Uniden was also a nice radio, as 2nd choice!