Customer reviews from midlandusa.com
Midland - X-TALKER 40-Mile, 22-Channel FRS/GMRS 2-Way Radios (Pair) - Break-Up Country Mossy Oak
Average customer rating
3.4
(16 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 16 reviews
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67%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) - Break-Up Country Mossy Oak
Posted by: Mare
from Huntingdon Valley, Pa
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
These walkies are great for the cemetery business, we use them to communicate with staff in the office. and on the grounds.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com
Customer Rating
2
Good radio for day use ONLY
on March 15, 2021
Posted by: claybuster
from Utah
Gender:Male
Excellent radio and love the more compact size but they are marketed as an "Outfitter" radio. The problem is the ONLY way to charge them is with an AC charger which means you need to plug them into a wall unless you have an inverter in your vehicle. If you plan on being in the backcountry using them as marketed as an Outfitter you get about a days use then you are out of luck unless you purchase several extra battery packs and change them out and charge them individually before you leave (a ridiculous expectation). When I called Midland they just said sorry. I purchased two sets for packing trips into the backcountry and they just stay at home for use on other trips where I have the ability to charge them at night. I purchased a 3rd set (T71VP3) the T77 value pack which charges with a USB/Micro USB cable which allows me to charge them using a portable battery pack. Used the T71's in the Book Cliff wilderness 30 miles in from any roads/service. Easily charged them each night and had excellent reception. I can highly recommend the T295/T299 if you just have a day use application and can charge them at night. If not, the T71's are an outstanding alternative. Midland needs to develop other charging options for these radios to meet the marketing they are doing as an Outfitter radio - it is VERY misleading and resulted in me having to purchase more radios. One other recommendation for Midland is to make these waterproof. In the Book Cliffs we were snowed on each day for 4 days and had to take extra precaution to keep them out of the rain which was inconvenient to keep them in a waterproof pocket and yet compunction regularly or hear incoming communications.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com
Posted by: Mr H
from Northern New Jersey
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
A joke- we tested over one single mile in single family neighborhood and got nothing but static
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from midlandusa.comBy Midland Radio Team , Customer Experience, December 12, 2022
Range can vary due to obstructions. It can go Up to 40 it is not a guaranteed 40 miles for each use as your terrain and surroundings will change. If you have any questions about this radio please contact us at support@midlandradio.com
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com
Posted by: Drew Z
from Colorado
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought these to use for communications while off roading. They were easy to use and their performance was as expected for a handy talkie used inside a vehicle. Range was what I anticipated. No complaints. Time to buy a couple more.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com
Customer Rating
3
Needs ability to charge in the field.
on September 15, 2020
Posted by: txtj02
Overall these are nice radios. Why Midland omitted the ability to charge these while in the field from a DC power source is baffling or shortsighted. These radios are not good for multi-day tips or even a long day as you have to have an AC power source to charge them or carry several extra batteries.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com
Customer Rating
1
Batteries Are Horrible
on July 5, 2021
Posted by: buzzerd369
from california
Gender:Male
Bought this from an outdoor store in california, not online. The Batteries die frequently and suddenly. The battery bar shows full then they just die. I have only used on the low power mode and just for use in cars so we can talk when out of cell service, etc.
Also its very lame that the usb and car charging accessories don't work for this model.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com
Posted by: Virginia Cowboy
from Williamsburg, Virginia
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Purchased the GMRS X-Talker Two Way and found the units to be excellent, performed well and reliable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com
Posted by: Dallin
from Northern, UT
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
The build quality seems great and the audio quality is top notch.
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com