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Midland GXT1000VP4 - 50 Channel GMRS Two-Way Radio - Long Range Walkie Talkie with 142 Privacy Codes, SOS Siren, and NOAA Weather Alerts and Weather Scan (Black/Silver, Pair Pack)

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Brand Midland
Color Black, Silver
Number of Channels 50
Special Feature Long Range, Silent Operation, Lightweight, Weather Alert
Frequency Range 462.5500 - 467.7125 MHz
Talking Range Maximum 36 Mile
Tuner Technology Xtreme Range Technology
Voltage 0.1 Volts
Water Resistance Level Not Water Resistant
Product Dimensions 1.5"D x 2.4"W x 7.9"H

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  • Two-Way Communication -Maximize your ability to keep in touch with loved ones or manage group activities effortlessly with our advanced two-way radios. Featuring long-range connectivity, these walkie talkies ensure you're always in the loop, no matter where your family or friends are. Walkie talkies are essential for any group outing. Ideal for anyone needing reliable long-range walkie talkies, weather-proof radios, or GMRS handheld radios for efficient communication.
  • Features - These walkie-talkies feature 50 GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) channels, along with a channel scan so you can quickly check for activity. The JIS4 waterproof protection makes these radios splash-resistant, making them ideal for outdoor use. Also comes with 5 Animal Call Alerts (turkey, duck, crow, cougar and wolf), a vibrate feature to silence all tones, and the Mossy Oak Break-Up Country Camouflage pattern make this an ideal walkie-talkie for hunters.
  • Stay In Touch - Experience unparalleled communication reach with our advanced radios, up to 36 miles. Equipped with EVOX technology (Easy Voice and Sound Activation Transmission), our radios offer 9 sensitivity levels for effortless hands-free operation. Enhance your privacy with privacy codes and up to 3,000 channel options to prevent eavesdropping and secure your conversations. It is ideal for those requiring reliable, long-distance communication with the added benefit of privacy and convenience.
  • What's In The Box - This package includes a pair of high-quality radios, secure belt clips, a convenient desktop charger, long-lasting rechargeable battery packs, both AC and DC adapters for versatile charging options, a pair of superior boom mic headsets for clear audio, and a comprehensive owner’s manual. Perfect for those in search of a complete set that combines functionality with ease of use, whether for professional or personal needs.
  • NOAA Weather Scan & Alert - NOAA Weather Scan will automatically scan through 10 available weather (WX) band channels and locks onto the strongest weather channel to alert you of severe weather updates.If the National Weather Service issues a severe weather alert for your area, the radio will sound an alarm.
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Midland GXT1000VP4 Two-Way Radio

GXT1000VP4 TWO-WAY GMRS RADIO

Enhance your outdoor experience and stay connected wherever your adventures take you with the GXT1000VP4 GMRS two-way radio. Powerful, reliable, and equipped with NOAA Weather Scan + Alert, this radio is perfect for camping, hiking, and overlanding.

Reliable communication for every adventure

THE PERFECT COMPANION FOR YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE

Perfect for any adventure activity, such as hiking, fishing, skiing, or off-roading.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
21,767
4.4 out of 5 stars
21,767
4.4 out of 5 stars
21,767
4.4 out of 5 stars
21,767
4.4 out of 5 stars
21,767
Price
$79.99 $39.99 $89.99 $89.99
Walkies Included
2 1 3 2 2
NiMH Rechargeable Batteries
2 1 3 2 2
Boom Mic Headsets
2 0 3 2 2
AC Adapter
DC Adapter
Desktop Charger
Dual Pin CHarger
Color
Black/Silver Black/Silver Black/Silver Black/Yellow Camo

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Customer Ratings
Easy to use
4.3
4.4
4.6
4.0
4.1
4.5
Sound quality
4.2
4.2
4.3
4.6
3.7
4.2
Battery life
3.9
4.3
4.3
4.5
4.1
4.2
Sheerness
3.7
4.2
5.0
4.3
Value for money
4.0
4.4
4.4
4.3
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talk range maximum
36 mile
34 mile
3 miles
6 mile
3 miles
number of channels
50
22
16
128
22
16
frequency range
462.5500 - 467.7125 MHz
UHF
UHF VHF
462 - 467 MHz
UHF
power source
Corded Electric, Battery Powered
Battery Powered
Battery Powered
Battery Powered
Battery Powered
battery quantity
8 aa, 3 aaa, 2 product specific
1 product specific
4 lithium ion
1 lithium ion
2 lithium polymer
2 lithium ion
tuner technology
Xtreme Range Technology
VHF
UHF
UHF VHF
UHF
UHF

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  • Rechargeable battery packs included or may be used with 4 AA batteries per radio
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    Customer reviews

    4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Customers say

    Customers like the quality and performance of the two way radio. For example, they say it's well made, durable, and works well. Some are happy with the sound quality. That said, opinions are mixed on charging, battery life, connectivity, ease of use, and range.

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    2,699 customers mention2,076 positive623 negative

    Customers like the performance of the two-way radio. For example, they say the function works extremely well, the radio has a nice feel to it, and it works well enough for the price. Some mention that the VOX mode has worked well in some tests, while others say it didn't work well in others. However, regular transmitting seems to work fine and the other party reports hearing you very clear. Some say the radios work perfectly for communication in their store and that the regular batteries work great.

    "Great product at a great price use them when we go on trips and we have several cars in the group. Makes it easy to talk back and forth" Read more

    "...Speaker works, roger beeps work, batteries are fine - but it won't transmit on any of it's pre-programmed frequencies and won't receive on them..." Read more

    "...They have performed well even in some heavy wilderness areas...." Read more

    "Great radios to get into GRMS. Inexpensive and easy to use. Compact easy to carry...." Read more

    1,357 customers mention1,103 positive254 negative

    Customers like the quality of the two-way radio. They mention it's well-made, durable, and stands up to everything. The battery life lasts for days, and the radios are decent. They're built of plastic like most radios of this quality, so they'll last.

    "...They're built of plastic like most radios of this quality, so they'll handle most bumps, low drops, and dings for outdoor use...." Read more

    "...I didn’t find that to be the case at all. Well made and well constructed, from a very trusted brand in radio." Read more

    "These have a good range, great sound quality, and sturdy design, but the battery level indicator is worthless...." Read more

    "...I can't give specifics on the distances achieved, but the radios were impressive...." Read more

    512 customers mention383 positive129 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the two way radio. They say the volume is much better, the speakers are superb, and the voice is clear. Some customers also mention that the radio is durable for quiet, open surroundings and that the other party reports hearing you very clear.

    "These have a good range, great sound quality, and sturdy design, but the battery level indicator is worthless...." Read more

    "...is direct-calling without any beeping, and (3) this model has wildlife sounds that the ads implied could be used in place of the normal beeps when..." Read more

    "...Clear sound. Great range for our needs. Have not tested straight line distance. We were in a hilly canyon area." Read more

    "battery lasts all day, unit speaker not real clear but readable, works better with after market ear plug,, remote ear plug that is supplied is very..." Read more

    389 customers mention272 positive117 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the connectivity of the two-way radio. Some mention that it transmits clear and understandable communication, helps to facilitate intermittent conversation, and can talk for quite a good ways depending on your surroundings. They say it's great for keeping hunters in communication when separated, and that instant communication in a crisis is key to reducing injury. Others however, say that there is some kind of bad connection between the battery and the unit, and the radios are not meant for constant communications for long periods of time.

    "...Makes it easy to talk back and forth" Read more

    "...They've worked out well. We have an effective means of maintaining contact without resorting to shouting at each other and trying to get the..." Read more

    "...That being said, these are not meant for constant communications for long periods of time...." Read more

    "...Overall good walkie talkies for hunting or being in the mountains." Read more

    1,203 customers mention794 positive409 negative

    Customers are mixed about the range of the two way radio. Some mention that the range is very good, while others say that it has no range.

    "...My wife and I were separated by about 4 miles and the clarity was great, but they are line of sight radios so obstructions are always a problem." Read more

    "...On max power settings, the range is incredible. I was able to chat with my girlfriend from about 15 miles away while driving through Kansas...." Read more

    "...for handhelds cannot be removed/replaced, which also limits its transmission range. This is intended...." Read more

    "These have a good range, great sound quality, and sturdy design, but the battery level indicator is worthless...." Read more

    946 customers mention390 positive556 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the battery life of the two way radio. Some mention that it has been more than sufficient for a one day outing, while others say that it is not that great and the rechargeable batteries do not hold their charge very well. The biggest issue is the battery performance, which should be supplemented with larger mAH.

    "...The biggest issue is the battery performance, which should be supplemented with larger mAH rechargeables. Overall, still a good product...." Read more

    "...It comes with Ni-MH battery packs but they're only 700 milliamp hours (which only lasts ~14 hours with just listening & no transmitting), but you..." Read more

    "...Worth mentioning that max power drains the batteries incredibly quickly...." Read more

    "...Speaker works, roger beeps work, batteries are fine - but it won't transmit on any of it's pre-programmed frequencies and won't receive on them..." Read more

    585 customers mention401 positive184 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of use. Some mention that it has exceptional range and is easy to use and program, with well written instructions. However, others say that it's difficult to set up and not the most user friendly. They also say that the manual is quite terse, the functionality isn't as intuitive, and the dU options is tedious and time consuming.

    "...bubble packs in general are so easy to use anyone can use them without any learning curve*..." Read more

    "...Ease of use: Depending on your experience on using radios such as this in combination of the frequencies and privacy channels, this is relatively..." Read more

    "...Some folks mentioned that these were difficult to set up and not the most user friendly. I didn’t find that to be the case at all...." Read more

    "Relatively easy to use and a ton of features. On max power settings, the range is incredible...." Read more

    392 customers mention160 positive232 negative

    Customers are mixed about the charging of the two way radio. Some mention that it even has a car charger, the ability to charge with automobiles is a plus when power is out for extended time, and the included charging base had a cigarette lighter plug. However, others say that the rechargeable battery packs are disappointing, they seem to die out really quickly, and that you cannot plug these in to charge and forget about them, they will overcharge.

    "...The included rechargeable batteries are laughably bad, I'd suggest picking up some high-quality AA batteries instead." Read more

    "...they can plug into a house outlet with the battery removed so you can keep it on listen/scan mode all the time around the clock without worry of..." Read more

    "...support, outdated rechargeable battery and charger, poor third-party battery support, and poorly implemented animal sounds make the Midland..." Read more

    "...A great pair of radios! Charger is great, and cigarette lighter plugin keeps charge up while driving. No problems!" Read more

    Picking up people from other states!!
    5 Stars
    Picking up people from other states!!
    First time I tried them out after charging them I went to scan, and here it picked up a repeater that had people chiming in from Colorado, Arizona, and also New Mexico! I was surprised to say the least! Have quite a few things to learn about the radio world, but mainly got them in case of phone outages, have not tested the range in the city, but will give it a test and report back, now all I have to do is pick out my new handle and get hip to the lingo, copy, over and out!
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    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024
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    As a traffic control flagger, a very necessary part oif my gear is my walkie talkies! Midland walkies I use everyday are the very best, IMO! We just went through a week of 18 days, of constant use, these walkies never let me down! I did buy the spare battery packs for them, & only had to change them out once midshift. They charged quickly when on the charger port (within the 4 hours I had off). The walkies signal is strong even with a 1/2 mile between units, the speakers deliver a clear voice making it easy to understand the communications, even in freezing rain! Very Important feature in my job! Well made, withstands cold temperatures (down to the teens), strong body (withstood being dropped multiple times). Have recommended them to my boss for radios as they in market for replacing the OTHER brand that didn't work during this storm!! Thank you, Midland!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Works great, lasts a full shift of 18 hrs!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024
    As a traffic control flagger, a very necessary part oif my gear is my walkie talkies! Midland walkies I use everyday are the very best, IMO! We just went through a week of 18 days, of constant use, these walkies never let me down! I did buy the spare battery packs for them, & only had to change them out once midshift. They charged quickly when on the charger port (within the 4 hours I had off). The walkies signal is strong even with a 1/2 mile between units, the speakers deliver a clear voice making it easy to understand the communications, even in freezing rain! Very Important feature in my job! Well made, withstands cold temperatures (down to the teens), strong body (withstood being dropped multiple times). Have recommended them to my boss for radios as they in market for replacing the OTHER brand that didn't work during this storm!! Thank you, Midland!
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    Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2023
    I bought the 3 pack to be able to communicate with my party in the Arizona desert. The radios worked crystal clear at nearly 3 miles, and showed no signs of weakening signals. That is as far apart as we got this time, But I believe that they will work to any reasonable distance. The headsets, now they were not made to the same standard as the radios. I have small ears and I had trouble getting one mounted on my ear. I had to stretch the ear loop to get it onto my ear. It was very uncomfortable and the mike was a great distance from my mouth. I tried to adjust it close to my mouth. It took five tries to get it bent enough to be close to my mouth, the mike ended up bent almost 45 degrees to the ear piece. Then even on max sensitivity it would only pick up my voice if I talked really loudly, and then it sometimes cut out in the middle of my transmission. It also didn’t pick up my voice all the time. Not only that but the ear loop is hard plastic and becomes uncomfortable quickly. My two companions also had the same problem. So we ditched the earpieces and just used them old school. We were more than happy with the radios and give them five stars. I will be purchasing better headsets from Midland to use with these radios. I recommend the radios for anyone wanting a great radio for short to medium range communications, these are perfect. Longer range requires more wattage. Under the right conditions and minimum obstructions, you MAY get close to the advertised distance, but if you get 3 to 5 miles, that is super for ANY GMRS radio. And for the price you can’t go wrong.
    For me, they perform the job that I needed with room to spare. Try them, you will be pleased.

    Update: Last night I was sitting in my RV and started playing with the radios. I asked for a radio check, expecting that any response would be from close by. I received a check from a base station that is Close to 8 miles from my location. I was inside an RV in the desert about 8 miles from town and communicated with a base station in the edge of town. Both radios were coming in loud and clear. This was in flat basically open deser. I don’t know what the range would be in town or in the woods, but I am happy with these little radios.
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    Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2020
    I like these two-way radios for general use. I think most people have overly ambitious expectations for these radios, but based on my expectations, these work great. Overall, this is a good product if you have a decent understanding for what these types of handhelds are capable of. If you are expecting long distance communications over a mile, continue to read my full review to help expectations. For the build quality, value, and performance, I would recommend. The biggest issue is the battery performance, which should be supplemented with larger mAH rechargeables. Overall, still a good product.

    Build quality: For the most part, the build is good, but not entirely waterproof. You may pay more for waterproof radios, but it's not always necessary. They're rated as waterproof, but I would consider these more of "weatherproof" where they can be used in rainy weather and should never be submerged and may be damaged if they're submerged for more than a few seconds (enough to pick it out of the water). They're built of plastic like most radios of this quality, so they'll handle most bumps, low drops, and dings for outdoor use.

    Ease of use: Depending on your experience on using radios such as this in combination of the frequencies and privacy channels, this is relatively easy. That being said, to best take advantage of it's features, you should always read the directions.

    Features: These radios cover all the FRS and GMRS radios including the many privacy codes for each. It also has WRX/Weather/Emergency channels as well, which has a dedicated button (press-hold) that will scan to find the strongest signal. I like this feature a lot as weather is always important when outside for long periods of time. Nice to have features is the the ability to turn on/off transmission confirmation (read: It will send a beep when done transmitting to confirm to the receiver you're done. Based on channel used, it will automatically switch to high power for channels that allow it, including FRS and They work well and easy to program them as such.

    Performance: This is probably the most argued part of any radio. Usable distance. To be clear, you will NOT get the rated 36 miles unless you have a completely un-obstructive line of site from radio to radio. For instance, you're on top of a mountain and transmitting down to someone 36 miles away. Or, if you're on open water. This becomes progressively worse as you move closer to a metropolitan city, which is pretty much the worse case scenario. Mountains, hillsides, trees, towers, buildings, and terrain will always affect their capabilities. These will fail even within a few hundred feet depending on the materials the signal has go through or go around. If you live in a metropolitan city with high concrete/metal buildings, don't expect to get good reception between radios. If you live within a concrete/metal building, don't expect to transmit/receive a good signal either. I can't emphasize this enough for any potential buyer of FRS/GMRS radios. You have to be mindful of what is simply possible for any of these handheld radios. Unless you're sticking your head out the window of your building and your receiver is doing the same thing and you both are transmitting in the relatively same direction, you may have a chance. This is inherent in these radio, due to their antenna and power limits. FRS I believe cannot transmit over .5 watt, and GMRS handhelds like these, may transmit anywhere from .5-5 watts.** With that said, I would say in a dense metropolitan city, I would expect anywhere from 100 - 400 yards at best. On the freeway or open road, you're looking at .5 mile up to a mile. As you go on more suburban to rural roads, you can expect anywhere between 1-3 miles, as even rolling hills and mountain sides will obscure a signal. As you can read, unless you're in ideal situations, don't expect to have nearly the rated capabilities. (What are they good for then?) Understanding these limitations, we primarily use this for RV travel. We use these around camp and when we have to communicate directly when maneuvering the RV in campsites. We are able to use them in close communications from car to car in a pinch, but knowing we still have to be in line of site of each other. Also, the car/vehicle itself counts as an obstruction, which can lower your distance. We also use these when hiking to keep the group together. Once again, when someone just a few hundred feet away rounds a granite faced bend, that would be enough to lose a good transmission if the signal can't bounce off anything. Radio Traffic: To be clear, these are commonly used frequencies and it should be expected that many will be using it at any given time. Read: Most channels will have cross traffic regardless of privacy channels you use. (Note: Privacy channels only omit other transmissions to keep your transmissions clear. This does not mean anyone monitoring/transmitting on your channel cannot hear you. Transmitting on these channels are NOT secure or private.) Battery performance is probably the worse trait of this product. I also use higher mAh rechargeable batteries as backups if I don't have time or availability to recharge. That being said, these are not meant for constant communications for long periods of time. In regard to overall performance, this products does just as well as most other brands for this particular market of products and is rated as such. Performance is subjective and based on environment. Be mindful of this for my rating.

    ** It is important what limitations these handhelds have, including their antenna and transmission limits. Obviously, if you have a longer antenna that can go above obstructions you would have a better chance of getting your transmission out and received. Also, the strength of the signal plays a big role as well. That being said, based on the frequency you use and their limits will greatly affect their usability. As noted earlier, FRS a frequency range ANYONE can use with no license, is limited to .5 watt, maybe even 1 watt. GMRS, which requires a license to transmit is limited to 40 watts, but these handhelds can only transmit between .5 watts to 5 watts. I believe this particular product transmits at 2 watts. Lastly, the antenna for handhelds cannot be removed/replaced, which also limits its transmission range. This is intended.

    What do you do if you need more range. To help mitigate environmental obstructions, you can do a couple of things. You can increase the antenna size and increase the power. YOU CANNOT DO THIS WITH HANDHELD FRS/GMRS RADIOS such as this product. So, handheld FRS/GMRS radios are not an option. You can get a traditional (non-handheld) GMRS radio with increased power/watt with a replaceable antenna. Before you do this, you should attain your GMRS radio license first. After, you will be able to legally transmit passed the FRS frequencies and power requirements. As an example, the Midland MXT115 will transmit at 15w on GMRS and you can use a longer antenna to help extend your range. The MXT400 will transmit at 40w on GMRS and also can use a longer antenna. These are not handhelds, but more for permanent installations, although the MXT275 is a good option. This is you next step up from handhelds. After, you will need to move into the ham radio frequencies, which are far more dependable and have a greater range with the use of repeaters. Of course, you will need to be licensed for this as well. I hope this helps.
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    Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
    Style: Pair Pack - Black/SilverVerified Purchase
    Used on Corvette Club runs…works great. To program, simple! Push Menu once, set channel. Push Menu twice, turn on (or off) the Group. Push Menu three times, choose CTCSS or DCS (our club uses CTCSS). Finally, push Menu four times, choose “private channel” number. All the other stuff in the booklet is simple, intuitive, or obvious. A great pair of radios! Charger is great, and cigarette lighter plugin keeps charge up while driving. No problems!
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    RICARDO VILCHIS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy padres
    Reviewed in Mexico on April 10, 2024
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    Radios muy útiles para cortas distancias
    Gamadeo.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buenos.
    Reviewed in Mexico on August 19, 2023
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    Buen alcance. Se escucha otras conversaciones.
    oscar tuiz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente servicio!
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 2, 2022
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    Me gusto la calidad del producto y lo que incluye en el paquete
    jose luis oliva loyo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Considerar menor distancia, pero buena opción por calidad y precio
    Reviewed in Mexico on February 7, 2019
    Style: Pair Pack - Black/SilverVerified Purchase
    La distancia no es como lo indican, pero en vialidad de carretera a 3 km entre carros me funcionó bien. En cuanto a zonas con edificios como naves industriales con muros o en hoteles no supera los 200 metros.
    Pero para el precio y sus bondades vale la pena.
    En la selva con cerros y flora abundante llegó a los 2 km y se perdía la señal
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    Juan Pedro castellanos
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excelente equipo
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 21, 2022
    Style: Pair Pack - Black/SilverVerified Purchase
    Escelente equipo, se nota la calidad que te ofrece la marca, el único inconveniente es que las baterías recargables de fábrica no son de un mayor tiempo de uso.