Midland GXT900VP4 2-Way 42-Channel Radio Pair

by Midland

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 2 x 4 inches ; 32.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0015AAU86
• Item model number: GXT900VP4
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description This pair of Midland radios represents the state-of-the-art in radio engineering. Designed for GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) operation, this compact package is big on performance. With tough construction and solid-state circuitry mounted on a rugged printed circuit board, these two-way radios will give you reliable and trouble-free performance for years to come.

Two-Way Radios With 42 Channels, Direct Call, NOAA Weather Alert & Vibrate Alert

22 Channels plus 20 Extra Channels
Clear, crisp communication with easy button access.

JIS4 Waterproof*
Protection against light rain or splashing water from all directions on the radio.

142 Privacy Codes
Gives you up to 3144 channel options to help you block other conversations.

30 Mile Range*
Longer range communication in open areas with little or no obstruction.

X-TRA TALK Power
Maximum allowed by law.

Weather Scan
Easily scans the active weather channel in your area.

Direct Call
Allows you to instantly contact one member of your party without alerting the others.

Ultra-bright backlit LCD display is easy to read, day or night.

Highly portable at just 9.75 x 2.5 x 1.75 inches.

NOAA Weather Alert Radio
Automatically alerts for severe weather/hazard information 24/7.

10 Call Alerts
Different call tones to notify you of incoming calls from your group.

eVOX
9 Sensitivity Levels, Easy voice activation, No need for external microphone.

Channel Scan
Automatically checks channels for activity.

Dual Watch
Lets you monitor two channels.

Vibrate Alert
Provides silent page / call notification.

Auto Squelch
Removes annoying background noise.

Keypad Lock
Locks in your selected settings.

Monitor
Checks for any activity within your channel.

HI/MED/LO Power Settings
Lets you adjust transmit power & conserve battery life.

Roger Beep
Indicates call completion.

Silent Operation
Turns off all tones for quiet operation.

Bright Backlit Display [LCD]
Easy to read day or night.

Keystroke Tones Audible tones with each key press.

Mic and Headphone Jacks.

Battery Life Extender
Provides longer battery life.

Drop-in Charger Capable.

Dual Power Options
4 standard "AA" batteries (not included) or rechargeable batteries.

3 Year Warranty

*Maximum range can only be achieved over water or open rural areas under optimum conditions. FCC license required. Features and specifications subject to change without notice.

What's in the Box
Pair of radios, Belt clips, Desktop charger, Rechargeable batteries, AC wall adapter, DC Adapter, Boom Mic Headsets, Owner's manual

Product Description

Midland GXT900VP4 5 Watt 42 Channel Waterproof GMRS Radios with NOAA Weather/All Hazard Alert. Includes Rechargeable Batteries, Dual Desktop Charger, Headsets and 12 volt Vehicle Adapter, Pair Packed. The GXT900VP4 features the standard 22 GMRS Channels and an extra 20 Channels. The GXT900 meets the JIS4 Standard of exposure to water for 30 minutes and features the Maximum Power allowed for GMRS Handheld Radios of 5 Watts, for up to a 30 Mile Range. 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 GXT900VP4 will receive other emergency announcements such as Child Abduction (Amber Alert), Nuclear Power Plant Warnings, Biological Hazard, Fire, and Landslide Warnings. The GXT900VP4 features Voice Scramble to add security to conversations and Direct Call which allows you to reach one person in your group without alerting the others. A Vibrating Alert for silent notification, 9 Level E Vox for Hands Free operation, 142 Privacy Codes, Scan of the 42 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).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great radio, July 29, 2008

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Timothy Browder (Adamsville, TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Midland GXT900VP4 2-Way 42-Channel Radio Pair (Electronics)

I thought this would be a good product, but it exceeded my expectations. Unlike many of the other GMRS radios on the market, the audio on this one is very good. This one is not so small that you will lose it. This is my third pair that I've owned, and they have extremely good range compared to the others I've tried. I have been very happy with them. They also have very good belt clips unlike many of the other brands. The voice scrambler works very well. I would highly recommend this product.

20 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good basic radios, but do not exactly live up to their title!, August 18, 2008

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Terribe Trouble "terribletrouble" (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Midland GXT900VP4 2-Way 42-Channel Radio Pair (Electronics)

The radios are fun and basically work as described, except:
- They are not waterproof. We accidentally dropped one into the lake, for a second, in about 1 inch of water. I ended up opening the radio, and drying it off with a hairdryer inside. It did work after that.
- The 30 miles, mmmm, maybe 3 miles is better. Throw some trees in, and it does not even give you 1.5 miles. On the lake, I did manage to get about 3 miles, line of site, with no problems. I think it can do more, but I wonder if it can do 30.

The weather feature is great, and automatically alarms to bad weather, in the boat this was a great feature to have. I like the scramble and encryption functions, you are on your own on a FMRS frequency. Nice desktop charger, place them there every night, and they are ready for the next day.

All in all, great for the price, but they are not waterproof and I don't think you can get 30 miles out of them.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent 2 way radios for my motorcycle group, October 14, 2008

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Marty A "FJR Marty" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Midland GXT900VP4 2-Way 42-Channel Radio Pair (Electronics)

I have used 2-way radios to communicate with others in my motorycle group for a few years. The Midland GXT900 is advertised as a 5 watt unit and showed excellent range, durability, and easy interface with my Starcom. Range on these consumer 2-way's is subjective, so I can only state that it works as good or better than past 2 watt units I have used. I have recommended the GXT900 to several motorcycle accessory dealers over the Cobra LI7200 due to the Cobra's battery saver mode interfering with the Starcom interface by muting the speakers. When you plug any accessories into the Cobra it automatically reduces the GMRS "Hi" power to "Med" power. The Midland stays at full power in GMRS mode when the accessories are plugged in. Battery lasted much longer than prior units I have had. I ran one unit for 2 days before recharging.

One minor dislike is the charger light never goes out. There is a battery level indicator on the screen, and the manual states clearly how long to charge the units to full.