Customer reviews from midlandusa.com
Midland - 36-Mile, 22-Channel FRS/GMRS 2-Way Radio
Average customer rating
4.5
(54 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 54 reviews
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Star
3
100%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Midland - 36-Mile, 22-Channel FRS/GMRS 2-Way Radio
Posted by: amgovret97
from Lebanon, OH
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
This radio does a great job on all bands. I put the frequencies and some codes in my 40 w GMRS base and vehicles and reception and transmissions were very good. Make sure you have a GMRS license to use the radio. Two things came to me: first, I put the radio on charge for 10 hours, and when I turned it on, nothing happened. I removed the battery packed then reseated it, and it came on fine. Secondly, I would like to see a new model which would make use of GMRS repeaters like the micro mobiles do. Even at an added cost, this would certainly be worth it. All in all, this is a very good radio, and I would recommend it to anybody who has a need for good communications.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com
Customer Rating
5
Every Home
on May 17, 2018
Posted by: SFM Preparedness
from Dallas, TX
Gender:Male
I did a review on YouTube of this radio and love it. Just after I did the review Midland discontinued the base camp. Viewers on my channel wrote it was back and I had to check. I am so happy this is back. I think every family should have one. You get an AM/FM radio, a NOAA weather radio with alert, a 5 watt GMRS 2 way radio, a flashlight, and a hand crank phone charger. All that plus 4 ways to power AA, Midland rechargeables, 12v, and 110v. This is an incredible product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com
Posted by: FlyingMonkey
from 45640
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Bought 2 of the X-GMRS Base Camp Radios recently. One is for my 78yo mother who lives down the street not quite a half mile away and one for myself. The radios have made it very easy for her to communicate with me and have provided her with the comfort of knowing that she can reach me even if the utilities go down in a storm. Easy to use and none of the background noise we use to have with CB radios. (Yes I am old too).
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: "BO"
from Denver, Colorado
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is my SECOND XT511 unit. Love the first one I purchased. Excellent build quality and design, and performs well. Got a second unit just as a spare for a SHTF situation. I am a veteran of U.S.Navy Fleet Intgerlligence, and I know well the value of good communication.This is a vital piece of my families survival equipment. GOOD GEAR.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com
Customer Rating
5
Owned Several Years
on May 8, 2018
Posted by: KAF9292
from Centennial, Colorado
Gender:Male
This is one fantastic GMRS radio with lots of useful features. It transmit at the maximum five watts allowed. Glad to see this available again. Works great with our handhelds as well as our 40-watt mobile GRMS units. Be certain to get a GMRS license before using.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: kclabguy
from Kansas City, MO
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've been using the Base Camp radio for a month now. The range and performance on HI power are what we'd expect. The convenient footprint and carry handle allows for handy placement on our camp table to maintain contact with our family campers. The multiple power source feature keeps the batteries charged and operational. The AM/FM/WX broadcast receiving helps us feel secure. The radio is NOT waterproof and should be kept away from direct rain or water hazards. Great piece of camping equipment.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com
Customer Rating
4
Great radio with many useful features...
on December 10, 2019
Posted by: Fred Garvin, M.P.
from Orange County CA
Gender:Male
Recently purchased the Base Camp radio and must say I really like it. I gave it four stars versus the BIG 5 because it can use a few minor upgrades to make it stellar. First, I’d like the opportunity to change/upgrade the rubber ducky antenna, even if i had to purchase an optional antenna. Second, I wish the Base Camp radio came in another color choice, perhaps red or something more noticeable as an emergency item. Something that would stand out in a drawer or car trunk or storage container. There could be two colors choices, the standard silver /black or an emergency red. Third, and most important, although the light is bright and would be useful in a black-out, in the darkness one cannot see the control panel, the labels of the controls nor the knobs. So, if one has no other source of light at night, especially during a power outage, one cannot see the controls and this my friends is a real shortcoming. Beyond that, I LOVE Midland products, the company’s customer service and their thoughtful design. I still highly recommend the Base Camp Radio but stand by my suggestions too.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: L. Cole
Verified Purchase:Yes
I waited several years for the re-release of this radio and I'm not disappointed. The flashlight, ability to charge the radio and a phone, and the weather alert functions are especially handy. Be sure to use alkaline batteries though; the rechargeable one is okay, but alkaline batteries last several days under AM/FM, flashlight, and periodic two-way use.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com