Warranty3 year parts, 3 year labor
Weight2 Pounds
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Technical Details
- Pair of 22-Channel (plus 14 extra), two-way GMRS radios with range up to 24 miles
- 121 privacy codes provide up to 2676 channel options to help you block other conversations
- NOAA Weather Alert automatically locks on to your local weather channel and alerts you to severe weather
- Five different call tones to notify you of incoming call from your group
- Requires FCC License
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Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
Designed for GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) operation, this compact two-way radio package from Midland is big in performance. The LXT480VP3 provides 36 channels with a 24 mile range, weather scan with hazard alert, 121 privacy codes, silent alert, and plenty more modern features. Skillfully constructed with quality components, the circuitry is all solid-state and mounted on a rugged printed circuit board, protected by a water-resistant case. The LXT480VP3 is designed to give you reliable and trouble-free performance for years to come.
 Designed to give you reliable and trouble-free performance for years to come. |
 Includes desktop dual charger, belt clips, AC adapter. |
 Mic and headphone jacks. |
Two-Way Radios With 36 Channels, Weather Scan, and Vibrate Alert.
22 Channels PLUS 14 EXTRA CHANNELS
Enjoy clear, crisp communication with easy button access.
Up to 24 Mile Range
This means longer range communication in open areas with little or no obstruction.
121 Privacy Codes
Gives you up to 2676 channel options to help you block other conversations.
NOAA Weather Alert Radio With Weather Scan
Automatically locks on to your local weather channel and alerts you to severe weather, with 24/7 hazard info.
Channel Scan
Radios automatically check channels for activity.
HI/LO Power Settings
Lets you adjust transmit power according to your need, to conserve battery life.
Silent Operation/Vibrate Alert
Turns off all tones for quiet operation, and use vibrate alert for silent page/call notification, as with cell phones.
eVOX - 3 Sensitivity Levels
Make use of hands-free operation--easy voice activation means no need for an external microphone.
5 Call Alerts
Different call tones to notify you of incoming calls within your group.
Auto Squelch
Removes annoying background noise.
Keypad Lock
Locks in your selected settings to avoid accidentally changing them.
Monitor
Checks for any activity within your channel.
Water Resistant
Prevents damage from light water exposure when you're out in the elements.
Roger Beep
Confirmation tone indicates the completion of the user's transmission, and signals to others it is clear to talk.
Bright Backlit Display
This LCD is easy to read, day or night.
Keystroke Tones
Audible tones with each key press for entry confirmation.
Mic and Headphone Jacks
Use your radio with a speaker mic and headphones.
Midland Radio Corporation
Midland Radio Corporation is an international industry leader in wireless communications with affiliates in Italy, Bulgaria, Germany, Poland, Russia, Spain, and the United Kingdom, as well as representation in Latin America. Midland develops high quality consumer products such as GMRS Two-Way Radios, Citizen Band (CB) Radios, Marine Radios, Bluetooth intercom systems, and All Hazards/Weather Alert Radios. Also, as a leading manufacturer of Land Mobile Radios, Midland supplies professional grade analog and digital (P25 Technology) Portables, Mobiles and Base Stations/Repeaters for government entities such as forestry, public safety, and other commercial users.Known in the '70s primarily for CB radios and household electronics, Midland has grown with the times by producing innovative new communications products and by actively promoting public emergency preparedness. Midland has manufactured quality Two-Way Radios for the last 50 years and is a market leader in several individual categories.
What's in the Box
Pair of LXT480VP3 Radios, Belt Clips, Desktop Charger, Rechargeable Batteries, AC Wall Adapter, Owner's Manual
Product Description
Midland LXT480VP3 36 Channel GMRS Radios with NOAA Weather Alert/All Hazard Alert. Includes Rechargeable Batteries and Dual Desktop Charger, Pair Packed . The LXT480 features the standard 22 GMRS Channels with an extra 14 Channels and a range of up to 24 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 LXT480VP3 will receive other emergency announcements such as Child Abduction (Amber Alert), Nuclear Power Plant warnings, Biological Hazard, Fire, and Landslide Warnings. The LXT480VP3 features Vibration Alert, 3 Level E Vox for Hands free operation, 121 Privacy Codes, Scan of the 36 Channels, 5 Call Alerts, Keypad Lock, Battery Save Circuit, and is water resistant. 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 "AAA" batteries (Not included). An External Jack can be used for the Midland AVP-1 AVPH1, AVPH2, AVPH3, AVPH4, AVPH5 Headsets.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
50 of 50 people found the following review helpful
When we went up to a cabin in the mountain last month with lots of foliage around, we were pleasantly surprised at how well these walkie talkies work. We were able to keep in touch within a mile from the cabin. We are aware that these will not provide the distance listed, especially in steep terrain with lots of trees blocking the signal. That being said, these work really well, and the sound is clear. The double-charger base is a nice touch. If I leave the radio on, even without using them, the battery lasts about 24hrs. They are certainly not the smallest/most-portable radio around, but for the price you can't beat it.
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
The Midland LXT480 Series GMRS/FRS Radios are professional quality. They have 22 transmitting channels, however, channels 1-7 and 15-22 require an FCC license. To obtain a license, contact 1-888-CALL FCC and request form 605. Serious penalties could result for unlicensed use of GMRS channels.
I might be safe transmitting high power on GMRS in the Avatar (Hallelujah) Mountains, but Big Brother has a mighty long arm. I'd rather not risk it unless faced with a genuine emergency. In such a case, forgiveness is easier to obtain than permission.
This leaves 7 transmission channels for unlicensed users like myself. The power setting for transmitting on these 7 channels (8-14) is permanently set to LOW at the factory per FCC regulations.
Channels 1-7 and 15-22 can be set on high power.
On the bright side, each channel has 121 privacy codes.
Therefore, the remainder of my review covers only 7 channels set on low power.
In spite of the limitations, I am pleased. In several tests with both radios inside of brick houses one mile apart, separated by woods, a hill and a few other buildings, the audible was consistently clear and sharp. This is all the distance I needed. Another desirable feature is the vibrating call alert. This is great in more ways than one when silence is important. In normal call mode, press the call button on one radio and the other radio rings like a telephone. This is a great option. In regions of the country where many cell phones find dead zones, these radios can be life savers.
Every company I've ever dealt with from automobiles (gas mileage) to radios (range) advertise the extremes of their products under ideal conditions. Since I'm unable to verify these claims while orbiting the earth or in the or the Bonneville Salt Flats, I'm compelled to go with 5 stars until I can prove otherwise.
I might be safe transmitting high power on GMRS in the Avatar (Hallelujah) Mountains, but Big Brother has a mighty long arm. I'd rather not risk it unless faced with a genuine emergency. In such a case, forgiveness is easier to obtain than permission.
This leaves 7 transmission channels for unlicensed users like myself. The power setting for transmitting on these 7 channels (8-14) is permanently set to LOW at the factory per FCC regulations.
Channels 1-7 and 15-22 can be set on high power.
On the bright side, each channel has 121 privacy codes.
Therefore, the remainder of my review covers only 7 channels set on low power.
In spite of the limitations, I am pleased. In several tests with both radios inside of brick houses one mile apart, separated by woods, a hill and a few other buildings, the audible was consistently clear and sharp. This is all the distance I needed. Another desirable feature is the vibrating call alert. This is great in more ways than one when silence is important. In normal call mode, press the call button on one radio and the other radio rings like a telephone. This is a great option. In regions of the country where many cell phones find dead zones, these radios can be life savers.
Every company I've ever dealt with from automobiles (gas mileage) to radios (range) advertise the extremes of their products under ideal conditions. Since I'm unable to verify these claims while orbiting the earth or in the or the Bonneville Salt Flats, I'm compelled to go with 5 stars until I can prove otherwise.
34 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased a set of these walkie-talkies with the eye towards having an alternate means of contact should the cellphones not work in a disaster scenario. What is NOT mentioned in the product review is that a federal FCC license for GMRS walkie-talkies is REQUIRED, and that said license cost EIGHTY FIVE ($85) DOLLARS! You also need an FCC call sign - issued at the time you pay the license fee - that you MUST use every time you transmit on the radio. Otherwise you have only the use of a few channels that can be accessed by a cheap $10 pair of walkie-talkies. Trying to use these radios without the FCC license is playing with fire - the fine is in the thousands of dollars and you are very easy to find.
For someone who intends to use these radios infrequently if ever - just as a second option in an emergency - paying $85 is simply absurd, and Amazon should INFORM prospective buyers of the fee and license requirements to use even half of the available frequencies.
For someone who intends to use these radios infrequently if ever - just as a second option in an emergency - paying $85 is simply absurd, and Amazon should INFORM prospective buyers of the fee and license requirements to use even half of the available frequencies.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Published 16 months ago by P. Crawford
I would order again
I use these on the farm to communicate with everyone. They work a for my purpose. I don't know how far they work but seem to be a good distance.
Published 17 months ago by Self Employed
Ehh, they're alright
Took a while before I really had a chance to test these out. On one camping outing I gave these to the kids as they walked to a park at a lake about 2 miles away. Read more
Published 17 months ago by JustMe
hunting
I have used these for contact with my son while hunting and they seem to work fine. We are only a few hundred yards apart but my health doesn't allow me to get too far into the... Read more
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Published on May 21, 2010 by Jesus Henao
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Published on May 9, 2010 by Cynthia K. Cooper
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I purchased these in March this year. I live in heavily forested country. The range of these little radio's is just about 1 mile if the weather is good. Read more
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