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Midland - X-TALKER 40-Mile, 22-Channel FRS/GMRS 2-Way Radios (Pair) - Silver/Black
Average customer rating
4.3
(27 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 27 reviews
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92%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Midland - X-TALKER 40-Mile, 22-Channel FRS/GMRS 2-Way Radios (Pair) - Silver/Black
Customer Rating
4
Good All-Around Handhelds
on July 19, 2020
Posted by: skipper47
from East TN
Gender:Male
Purchased a few months ago to use when off-roading and camping. Much longer range than expected, about 1.5 miles even in tree-filled areas. So far good battery life. I bought an extra set of batteries but only need them when I forget to charge the originals. Volume is good even over loud side-by-side engines. Good quality, only a few scrapes after a couple of heavy drops.
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Posted by: Yetiman79
from South Jersey
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased these radios to replace a pair of old Cobra FRS/GMRS radios. With the recent FCC reg changes it’s tough to give up the FRS convenience but it’s a small price to pay and certainly NOT Midland’s fault. They continue to make great radios and I’m very pleased with this set. Just don’t forget to purchase your license from the FCC.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Steve3388
from Californina
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Tried several times in local hiking trail before my family going for a vacation to Yosemite. The sound and clarity is good. So far enjoy it and will update after the vacation trip.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: CraigM
from MIchigan
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased this set in advance of buying a mobile unit for my Jeep. The Jeep club I am in is interested in moving everyone towards GMRS and we wanted to compare the features and range to our traditional CB's. Many of our members are new to off-road and finding something simple that everyone could use was a priority. Our first outing was a simple trail ride (actually more of a spring color tour) that consisted of 60 Jeeps. We positioned the hand helds at the front and rear of the caravan. As you can imagine 60 jeeps gets spread out quite a bit. The T290's far out performed the CB's in both range and clarity. It was a very good example that helped us sell the idea to club members and many have already committed or made purchases from Midland. The only real drawback I experienced is that you are not supposed to leave the radios on the charging base. It would be nice to be able to leave them on a 'maintain' setting.
PROS: compact design, pretty easy to use, very good clarity of signal, good 'feel' (doesn't feel cheap), nice range for a hand held device
CONS: charger does not maintain the battery, can't use any other battery source (AA's) other than the rechargeable that comes with it, menu and displays can be hard to understand if you are not familiar with terminology
PROS: compact design, pretty easy to use, very good clarity of signal, good 'feel' (doesn't feel cheap), nice range for a hand held device
CONS: charger does not maintain the battery, can't use any other battery source (AA's) other than the rechargeable that comes with it, menu and displays can be hard to understand if you are not familiar with terminology
Overall I am very pleased with my purchase. I have ordered the MXT275 to mount in my JL Wrangler and I think these T290's will make a great addition on the trail for spotting or just to loan out to those without a GMRS.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com
Posted by: Ckm11
from Cedar key fl
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought some a year ago, had trouble with one but midland replaced it. They work great and very clear talking and good range
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: RalphT
from Miami, Florida
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this set about a month ago and was able to test them out almost immediately. I have no official number, but on our Offroad trip we estimated being nearly 8 miles away from each other and hearing the transmissions crystal clear! These badboys are worth their weight in gold!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com
Customer Rating
5
10/10 to give out on trails runs!
on March 25, 2020
Posted by: Andre15
from LA, California
Gender:Male
I love these things. Its so easy to hand them out to someone that needs a unit while on the trail. They're also super easy to run with on hiking trails. The range is great and couldn't be any happier with my purchase. I still havent even charged them sincei got them!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Grandpa
from Wisconsin
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I did a range test yesterday and all signals were loud and clear. Nice size and quality made.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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