Midland LXT490VP3 26-Mile 36-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair)

by Midland

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 2 x 4 inches ; 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0039YON66
• Item model number: LXT490VP3
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #34 in Electronics > Portable Audio & Video > CB & Two-Way Radios

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Midland's LXT490VP3 radios feature 36 channels, along with NOAA weather/hazard alert. 22 GMRS channels and an extra 14 boast a range of up to 26 miles. Scan the nearest NOAA broadcast to stay on top of weather information, along with other emergency announcements such as Amber alerts, nuclear plant warnings, biological hazards, or fire/landslide warnings. The LXT490VP3 features three-level eVox for hands-free operation, 121 privacy codes, channel scan, five distinct call alerts, keypad lock, and more. A dual power option allows the use of the included rechargeable batteries or 4 "AAA" batteries. An external jack can be used for the Midland AVP-1 AVPH1, AVPH2, AVPH3, AVPH4, AVPH5 Headsets.

36 channels, along with NOAA weather/hazard alert. Click to enlarge.

Bright Backlit Display
The unit's brilliant LCD is easy to read, day or night.

22 Channels Plus 14 Extra Channels
The LXT490VP3 offers 22 GMRS/FRS channels for clear, crisp communication with easy button access, along with 14 extra channels for added privacy.

Up to 26 Mile Range
Get a longer range of communication, particularly in open areas with little or no obstruction.

121 Privacy Codes
A wealth of privacy codes means you get up to 2676 channel options, to help you block other conversations.

NOAA Weather Alert Radio
The LXT490 series has an NOAA weather radio function, which enables reception of weather reports from designated NOAA stations, for automatic alerts on sever weather hazards 24/7.

Weather Scan
Easily scan the active weather channels in your area with Weather Radio scan. The radio will stop on any active channel.

Includes a pair of radios with belt clips, desk charger, and batteries/adapter.

Channel Scan
Automatically check all channels for activity. The radio stops on any active channel for four seconds before resuming.

High/Low Power Setting
Adjust transmit power and conserve battery life with two separate power settings.

eVOX
Enjoy hands-free, voice-activated transmission without the need for external microphones. Three sensitivity levels allow you to set the threshold at which your voice is detected.

Silent Operation
Turns off all beeps and tones for quiet operation.

Five Call Alerts
Use different call tones to notify you of incoming calls within your group.

Auto Squelch
Remove background noise caused by interference or weak transmission with Auto Squelch.

Keypad Lock
Locks in your selected settings so you avoid accidentally changing them.

Monitor
Checks for any activity within your channel, for both monitoring or for checking activity before transmitting.

Water Resistant
Prevents damage from light water exposure from rain/etc. (not submersible or waterproof).

Roger Beep
An optional Roger Beep indicates call completion. Once the PTT button is released, the radio will beep to confirm to other users that your transmission has finished.

Keystroke Tones
Get audible tones with each key press for response/confirmation.

Mic and Headphone Jacks
Features accessory jacks for Midland's AVP1, AVPH1, AVPH2, AVPH3, AVPH4, AVPH5 Headsets.

LXT490VP3 Specs

Channels:	36 FRS and GMRS
Frequency Band:	462.550 ~ 467.7125 MHz
Unit Dimensions (H x Wx D):	6 x 2.25 x 1.75 inches
Unit Weight:	0.2 lbs.
Display Size (W x H):	.875 x .75 inches
Privacy Codes:	38 CTCSS, 83 DCS
Weather Frequency:	162.400-163.275
VOX Levels:	3
RoHS Compliant:	Yes
Power Requirement:	Four AAA
Operating Temperature Range:	30 - 60 ° C
FCC Certification:	Part 95

About Midland

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, Wearable Action Cameras, 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, etc., 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 Midland LXT490VP3 Radios, Belt Clips, Desktop Charger, Rechargeable Batteries, AC Wall Adapter, Owner's Manual

Product Description

Midland's LXT490VP3 radios feature 36 channels, along with NOAA weather/hazard alert. 22 GMRS channels and an extra 14 boast a range of up to 26 miles. Scan the nearest NOAA broadcast to stay on top of weather information, along with other emergency announcements such as Amber alerts, nuclear plant warnings, biological hazards, or fire/landslide warnings. The LXT490VP3 features three-level eVox for hands-free operation, 121 privacy codes, channel scan, five distinct call alerts, keypad lock, and more. A dual power option allows the use of the included rechargeable batteries or 4 "AAA" batteries.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Buy, October 6, 2010

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YM - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Midland LXT490VP3 26-Mile 36-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) (Electronics)

Got these for paintball / airsoft in the woods. Good clarity. Haven't tested the limits of the range. The battery packs that came with it are NiMH which is perfect for me and my partial charge behaviors. Also the fact you can swap in regular batteries if needed was a good selling point for me. The beeps are annoying but they can be turned off (essential when sneaking around in the bushes).

Please note it really only has 22 channels like all FRS/GMRS radios. The additional 14 channels they boast are just preset sub-channels (privacy codes).

Great but for the price.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Radios!, November 1, 2010

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Manufacturing Plant Setting - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Midland LXT490VP3 26-Mile 36-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) (Electronics)

We purchased these Midland radios for our manufacturing plant. Bought 4 of them on the same day. The radios are just as described and works well in a concrete
building going thru numerous walls. Would certainly recommend and re-purchase this product.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hit the slopes with these radios!, January 3, 2011

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B. Ross (LA, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Midland LXT490VP3 26-Mile 36-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) (Electronics)

Picked up these radios along with the Midland AVPH3 security-style headsets before hitting the slopes of Tahoe for some skiing/snowboarding. The radios functioned better than I was expecting, carrying the signal from one side of the mountain to the other in "Low" signal power. We paired up with others in our group who were using Motorola radios (just put them on the same channel and sub-channel). Also, I recommend those AVPH3 headsets (already reviewed), and would recommend them to pair with these radios if you need your hands free (think sporting activities).

Likes:
-Size; these guys are small enough to throw in a pocket
-Removable clips; for our needs, we removed the belt clips so they had a lower profile and slipped into pockets better
-Range of features; turned off "Roger beep" because it was getting annoying on the slopes. Also liked the VOX sensitivity settings
-Fairly intuitive menus once you've taken a moment to go through what each means in the booklet
-Distance/range; I don't think we ever switched over to GMRS, yet still had pretty clear transmissions across different parts of the mountains
-Ease of use; turn them on, match up the channels and sub-channels (or "privacy codes") and they work. Simple as that.
-Rechargeable batteries OR AAA batteries; Love that I don't have to buy new batteries all the time because of the rechargeable pack that comes with these radios, yet can throw 4x AAA batteries in each if the rechargeable batteries die.

Dislikes:
-So far, few dislikes!
-Rechargeable battery was decent, not great (as mentioned by others), but the battery level indicator gave no warning before the batteries totally died. Power said full toward the end of the first day on the slopes, then suddenly died. Turning the power back on would give 30 seconds of juice, still showing full power, then died.
-Wish there were rubber seals over the optional headset jacks (weather seals)

Overall, so far I'm quite happy with these, and the price is great. Can't wait to try them out while on long bike rides or playing paintball. Actively seeking out new uses for these because I love them!