I got these radios for trail riding communications & for the compatibility to the GXT500 radio which I will get before I go to the Hatfield-McCoy Trails in WV next year. I haven"t had an opportunity to really test these yet, but I will. I hope they work out. I did get my GMRS license from the FCC too.
Very happy with our Midlands. I specifically purchased them to use with our family, our children, their children & our daughter Inlaws. We love boating and bass fishing at Dworshak Reservoir (Idaho). We can keep in communication, considering we have several bass boats. Considering the Reservoir is about 54 miles long and we are logistically separated most of the time, these radios are fabulous.
Great product reception is clear no background noise. Solid construction unlike other brands that don't stand up well . I use it indoor work and outside work environment. Warm and humid when inside, cold and dry outside. Performs great regardless of changing environments. Would definitely recommend to anybody looking for great quality at an affordable price
I am very pleased with the quality of our radios. We have hills and over a mile of road that winds around through our property. Always good clear reception. Since we only use as needed we haven’t had any issues with the batteries. We would buy again.
We've had other brands of radios and before harvest is over we have had issues but not with the midlands. I ordered them and received within a few days and we've kept them charged and are working perfectly.
Had the opportunity to use an older model in the North Woods of Wisconsin - amazing range and ease of use. Bought the 4-pack, two to use and two on the charger = always ready! Check these prices and great values!
I would recommend purchasing these units, they are clear and easy to operate. I also like the waterproof aspect of this unit since I use them sometime in the rain.
I do recommend this product. The only thing is the battery pack charge didn't last long. We replace with regular batteries and they worked great. I'm going to get more for next year.
Great radios. The whisper mode works fantastic. I upgraded the mic as my team didn't need the boom mic. I now have 6 of these in service and will expand to 10.
As stated, the range is completely dependent on unobstructed line of sight between units. On first trial at approximately two miles, transmission and reception was sketchy. Both units were outdoors and the distance was along a river bank.
We use these radios for our security team. They are reasonably priced and have served us well in the past so we ordered additional units. Factory Outlet gave as a good price and we would buy from them again.
I charged all of the units for about 18 to 24 hours. Turned them on after a full charge, used them a little bit and then set them aside. I went back to check them out a little more and 2 of the 4 had low battery. Not greatly impressed with that.
They are a good system when your within a mile of the other person. But they do not go 35 miles like claimed on the website. Also the batteries do not last long. Which would be fine if they had an easy way to charge in the tractor. But their design of charging requires the whole base. They should be sending eight for the price of four because each person needs two to ensure communication for that day.