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Midland - LXT500VP3 Two way Radio 22 GMRS/FRS Channels, Keypad Lock, Water Resistant 2/Each - Black
Average customer rating
4.4
(25 Reviews)
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Customer Reviews for Midland - LXT500VP3 Two way Radio 22 GMRS/FRS Channels, Keypad Lock, Water Resistant 2/Each - Black
Customer Rating
5
Great for overlanding trips with friends!
on September 24, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
from Texas
Gender:Female
I am super happy with these radios! I love that they are simple and easy to use as well as affordable. I've considered installing a more complex comms setup in my rig but these radios get the job done well! I feel so much safer knowing that I have a way to communicate with others while out on the trails. Looking forward to using these radios on many more trips!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Work like a charm!
on September 13, 2020
Posted by: Max O.
from Michigan
Gender:Male
Got these two-ways about a month ago, great price for some quality radios. Glad to have these for hiking, as my partner and I want to split up sometimes we can stay in contact now! I'm not sure if we picked up on other two ways or maybe a CB radio, but we had some interference from another party. Make sure you find a private channel that isn't being used, and remember to TURN THEM OFF, Ive forgotten twice already now, only to come back and find them dead. No problems with working long distance, we tried them a couple of miles apart and no issues. I would like to see if these really work 24 miles out or see how far they work in densely covered forests. Talkies have a backlight and come with neat charging station
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Janet R
from Minnesota
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I got a set of these, as well as the X-TALKER T20X4 Walkie Talkie Four Pack. I wasnt sure what would be best for different kinds of camping, or for use by my kids vs by me or by my older parents. I tested these under a variety of conditions, including in varied topography, heavy forest, on roads and on water. Overall, this radio set is defintiely more powerful, and clearer for a longer range generally. I didnt test them over a distance further than 6 miles, but it can do that over water, or down a river in a flat valley or along flat road. It can also do several miles in heavy vegetation, as long as the terrain is flat. Rougher terrain in the woods with hills, or on a river with steep hills and a lot of bends, it is reduced to a mile or two, unfortunately. But defitnitely good to use outdoors or on a road trip. Advantages: able to be charged with a regular plug outlet, or you can put in regular batteries. Louder, clearer transmission for longer distances than other models. Multiple channels possible. Disadvantages: casing is a bit less sturdy than the X-talker T20X4, charge by plug in doesnt last quite as long as with batteries, and the various buttons are a bit more complicated to figure out. It comes with a rechargeable lithium battery which is great, but it is a little tricky to install. However, given the longer clearer range, I would say this version would be preferable if planning to use on a road trip, especially if you have a plug in adapter in your car.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Great hiking/camping Radios!
on September 13, 2020
Posted by: NickCandRocco
from MIAMI FL
Gender:Male
Killer set of radios for the price. The quality is on point. I used them on a hiking trip to MOAB, went to Arches and Canyonlands and was able to keep in touch with the other group miles apart. They are super clear with only some random interference noises, but it's nothing really. They are light, compact and clip on to any gear. They charge up pretty quickly and the charging dock is great. Love that they have rechargeable batteries. I cant wait til snowboard season is back and I get to try them out in Colorado in the snow.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
A fantastic and functional addition to your gear
on September 12, 2020
Posted by: TreestoSeas
from Idaho
Gender:Female
As a regular backpacking party of 2, my partner and I were on the hunt for a means of communication when cell service was limited. Since we typically visit remote locations for our treks, primitive sites are usually very limited and we are guilty of wanting to set up camp at a location that serves our interests and duration of stay. This often means that one of us needs to forge ahead of the other to scout out additional sites while the other holds a reached site until we have settled on the option that best suits our time in the wilderness. We have debated for some time what might support our needs while keeping additional pack weight to a minimum and settled on giving the Midland X-Tra Talk LXT500VP3 a go—and we’re so happy that we did! These talkies meet our basic need to communicate regardless of cell reception (the main goal) along with a few other awesome features that we didn’t even realize we needed.
The units themselves are small which really helped since space in a pack for a multiple night trip is hard to come by. They also have a clip so that you can attach it directly to your belt and avoid compromising pack space altogether. There is a call button on the side that emits a sort of ring sound and we like to use this to cue each other in the instance static makes hearing difficult. However, static has only been a challenge when we tested them out within city limits—so the call feature just becomes great back up while in the backcountry. We were shocked at how clearly our voices can be hear when we tested them up to 3 miles from one another on a mini-trek. While the units offer multiple channels, again, the only time we’ve needed to use that is within city limits and other users can be picked up. It’s a great option though and we’re thankful to have it should the need arise for what we use it for primarily. We also really appreciate the option to turn off the Roger Beep Tone and control volume, as we like to travel sort of discreetly and this has helped us to move without disturbing our surroundings.
As mentioned, we like to use these the most while site scouting. One of us will stay at a found walk-up first come first served site with the packs while the other moves ahead to see if there is a more efficient site still available. This is hugely beneficial if you’ve hiked several miles to the first site and prefer to conserve remaining energy until you know it’s absolutely needed. One thing we wouldn’t mind is a smaller travel charger since the units do require being locked into a larger wall-charging unit. But the battery life is sufficient for our needs at this time since we really only use them at the beginning of a trip and then power off. We also like to use the talkies when camping in more developed sites with groups. The scout vehicle will move through the grounds while the others wait and this allows us to find our most desired site without creating a lot of dust and disturbance to other settled campers. They have also helped us stay in communication with base camp friends/family while on day hikes which is nice for coordinating mealtimes together between stationary and moving party members. We have tried to use them in city limits from 1-6miles apart and had some challenges hearing each other but were able to make do. In nature they perform with absolute clarity and excellence and are a great and functional addition to your gear!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: HappyCamper
from Inland Empire
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I’ve had these little Walkies for a week now and they have gotten the job done. We’ve used them to communicate between cars on our drive to Joshua Tree National Park as well as within the park, the park has zero cell coverage. Additionally, I left one at a friends house about a mile away to test them in the suburbs. In both cases, we had zero issues. When you purchase a bargain product like this it is all about trades offs and the Midland Radios make the right ones to get the right price.
Pros:
-Perfect for camping, caravanning, and hiking with groups if you are staying relatively close
-Compact durable design allows them to be stashed almost anywhere
-Rechargeable batteries and base means less waste and a smaller footprint
-Radios snap into charging base with a satisfying click and lights indicate you are charging
-Enough channels to avoid congestion and background noise
-Screen lock child proofs radio settings for communication with younger children
Cons:
-Like all Walkie Talkies that claim 20+ miles, these will never actually get that
-Would not count on these over a mile distance
-If you are using these in the outdoors like me you will need to pick up a car charger
adapter to charge on the road
-If you want weather alerts you’ll have to upgrade to the Midlands LXT600VP3
-Belt clips are not hinged and just a simple piece of plastic
-Perfect for camping, caravanning, and hiking with groups if you are staying relatively close
-Compact durable design allows them to be stashed almost anywhere
-Rechargeable batteries and base means less waste and a smaller footprint
-Radios snap into charging base with a satisfying click and lights indicate you are charging
-Enough channels to avoid congestion and background noise
-Screen lock child proofs radio settings for communication with younger children
Cons:
-Like all Walkie Talkies that claim 20+ miles, these will never actually get that
-Would not count on these over a mile distance
-If you are using these in the outdoors like me you will need to pick up a car charger
adapter to charge on the road
-If you want weather alerts you’ll have to upgrade to the Midlands LXT600VP3
-Belt clips are not hinged and just a simple piece of plastic
At this price range, the pros easily outweigh the cons and this product is an easy recommendation.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com
Customer Rating
4
Great Radios with Clarity and Range
on September 9, 2020
Posted by: shadwrack
from Salt Lake City, UT
Gender:Male
I have been super impressed with the clarity and range of the radios. When I received them, I unboxed them immediately and threw them on the charger. I was happy that I was able to charge both of the radios at the same time. Alternatively, I could have put in AAA batteries, but I would rather use the rechargeable ones that it comes with. After the charge, I wanted to give them a test. I sent one of my kids on their scooter to the local school (about 2 miles in distance) and could mostly hear him with clarity when on a hi power setting. This was in a city where there are no tall buildings, but there are still cell towers and other things that could disrupt the signal. A couple of my other kids were using the X-TALKER T20X4, but only got about .5 mile before their voices were a bit crackly coming through.
The product is well made and seems to be very durable. The battery charge has lasted for quite a bit of time. My kids have been using them to play across the neighborhood and we haven't had to charge them yet. The belt buckle is convenient to have so you don't have to carry in your hand and I like that you don't have to remove it for charging.
Pros:
- Easy to use
- Instructions don't require an advanced degree in linguistics
- Durable
- Great Range
- Great voice clarity
- Hi/Lo range
- Easy to use
- Instructions don't require an advanced degree in linguistics
- Durable
- Great Range
- Great voice clarity
- Hi/Lo range
Cons:
- No Light up Display / not backlit for night time
- Would like to have sub channels like some other devices I have used have
- No Light up Display / not backlit for night time
- Would like to have sub channels like some other devices I have used have
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Customer Rating
4
Simple and efficient, compact and effective.
on September 7, 2020
Posted by: Glenthirteen
from Salt Lake City, Utah
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Have used these lightly for about a mouth, only on the supplied battery packs, even after forgetting to charge them, they lasted a 5hr hike without going dead.
I was only able to test them at a range of roughly 2.5 mi over open water, but the clarity on both ends was impressive.
I can't wait to push them a bit harder to see what they can do, but as for now they get a solid recommendation.
I was only able to test them at a range of roughly 2.5 mi over open water, but the clarity on both ends was impressive.
I can't wait to push them a bit harder to see what they can do, but as for now they get a solid recommendation.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com