Customer reviews from midlandusa.com
Midland - X-TALKER 28-Mile, 22-Channel FRS/GMRS 2-Way Radios (Pair)
Average customer rating
3.9
(7 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 7 reviews
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71%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Midland - X-TALKER 28-Mile, 22-Channel FRS/GMRS 2-Way Radios (Pair)
Customer Rating
2
Does not have NEARLY the range they claim
on July 18, 2020
Posted by: Disappointed Customer 54
from Colorado Springs
Gender:Male
I bought this radio week ago. My wife and I wanted it for emergencies in case our cell phones went out. Midland advertises a 28 mile range. I work less than 4 miles from home. So I should be able to transmit to my house on this radio, not happening.
We tested the radio the first night we had it the farthest I could get away from my wife and still transmit and receive was about 400 yards.
There is a hill approximately 3 miles from my home. I can see my house from the top of it. A radio that claims 28 miles range should be able to transmit 3 miles in a direct line of sight, again not happening.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com
Posted by: Offroadstateofmind
from Montana
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Used these radios for a hunting trip in Montana to communicate back to basecamp. I was probably a mile out or so from camp and was able to raise my family with no problem. This made it convenient for them to grab the 4-wheeler once I was able to harvest an elk.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com
Posted by: K9Ken
from Overland Park, KS
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
We have been using Midland radios at our training kennel for over a year. We stay in touch with staff members. This allows us to move dogs from one yard to the other without any confusion.
We have a 4 acre site with one metal building and a house. We get clear communication in all locations.
We have a 4 acre site with one metal building and a house. We get clear communication in all locations.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com
Posted by: Officemgr
from Bend, OR
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
We bought these to communicate in our school. They are very easy to use and perfect for our application.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com
Posted by: Wilderness Athlete
from Boise, Idaho
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
These are very good radios for the dollar. Work even in canyon country.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com
Posted by: DiAnna
from Kremmling, CO
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is our second set of T55 two-Way radio. We use them when we go shopping. My hubby likes them over the cell phone. (He's funny that way. :)) So if I run into the store he drops me off and parks and I call him on the two-way to let him know I'm coming out. He then picks me up at the door. Supper! However, apparently I lost mine. Can't find it anywhere. He was NOT happy. So I ordered another set. Now we have three he is happy again.
I have trouble understanding the programing. I have no idea what VOX is and what it does or doesn't do. I've searched for explanations and can find nothing. Every time I want to lock or unlock I have to read the directions. There are so many features and rules we just use it to call each other when we shop or hunting. I do like it I just don't understand all the lingo in the instructions.
I asked my hubby to read them but like most men - "instructions? I don't read instructions"
I have trouble understanding the programing. I have no idea what VOX is and what it does or doesn't do. I've searched for explanations and can find nothing. Every time I want to lock or unlock I have to read the directions. There are so many features and rules we just use it to call each other when we shop or hunting. I do like it I just don't understand all the lingo in the instructions.
I asked my hubby to read them but like most men - "instructions? I don't read instructions"
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com
Customer Rating
2
Range is unacceptable
on December 26, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
from Orlando,FL
Gender:Male
I agree with the previous review of range. I work 1 mile from my home and took it to test with my wife at home. Nothing. I then tested these with my daughter who drove seperate on vacation incase we got split up. I actually had to see her in my mirror for these to work. It would be ok in a place where you can’t yell, but that would be it. I can almost yell as loud as these connect to each other. Very disappointed.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from midlandusa.comBy MidlandUSA, Customer Service, January 12, 2021
We’re sorry that your experience did not match your expectations. Best range will be achieved outdoors in open rural areas without obstructions or on flat areas. The "up to" range is under optimal conditions (ex: over open water, desert, or mountain top to mountain top). As with all two way radios, any obstructions between radios (including vehicles, buildings, landscaping, etc), will reduce the range.
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com