Midland Radio Corporation 20-Mile, 22-Channel FRS/GMRS 2-Way Radio with Emergency Crank Power

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★★★☆☆
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★★★★☆
3.8
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Pros

  • Easy to use (3)
  • Lightweight (3)
  • Clear signal (2)
  • Great sound quality (1)
  • Simple / intuitive controls (1)
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Cons

  • Flimsy (1)
  • Flimsy casing (1)
  • Frs am fm dosn't work (1)
  • Not very rugged (1)
  • Poor sound quality (1)
  • Speaker mic sucks (1)

Best Uses

  • Camping (2)
  • Emergencies (2)
  • Emergency weather radio (1)
  • Families (1)
  • Frs radio (1)
  • Home use (1)
  • Paper weight (1)
 
 
 

Provided by BoatersWorld.com

XT511
Two-Way Base Camp Radio

Emergency Crank Radio that is the Ultimate Communication Tool

Features:

  • Dynamo Crank Power
    Hand Mic
  • 22 Channel GMRS Radio
  • 121 Privacy Codes
  • VOX
  • Channel Scan
  • Auto Squelch
  • Hi/Lo Power Settings
  • AM/FM Radio
  • 7 Weather Channels
  • NOAA All Hazards/Weather Alerts
  • PLL Drift Free Weather Broadcast Reception
  • Clock
  • Alarm Clock
  • Water Resistant
  • Backlit LCD
  • LED Flashlight
  • USB Connector


Specification Description
Model MDLXT511MO, XT511, XT511MO
UPC 046014745117
AM/FM Radio Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Battery Type Product
Benefits 22 channel 2-way GMRS radio offers 7 FRS/GMRS, 7 FRS and 8 GMRS channelsDynamo Crank allows you to recharge your radio even during a
Cables Included AC/DC adapter
Capacity UOM mAh
Channel Scan Yes
Channels 22 Channels
Chemistry Ni-MH
Country Of Origin China
Description Header 24/7 weather safety.
Display Catalog Number 55032250
Enclosure Color Camouflage
End Product Indicator Yes
Features Auto Squelch removes annoying background noisesSilent operation mode disables all beeps and tonesHigh/low power settings let
Included in the Box XT511MO radioAC/DC adapterHand MICNi-MH rechargeable battery packShoulder strapUser manual
Includes NOAA Weather Channels Yes
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 3
Manufacturer Part Number XT511MO
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 3
MAP Price 0.0
Model XT511MO
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Power Device AC/DC adapter, Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack
Product Depth 2.5
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Height 6.5
Product Type Walkie-talkies
Product Weight 1.25
Product Weight UOM pounds
Product Width 6
Radio System Type GMRS/FRS
Rechargeable Yes
Supported Languages English
Weather Alert Yes

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Last update: Jul 31, 2008

Midland Radio Corporation 20-Mile, 22-Channel FRS/GMRS 2-Way Radio with Emergency Crank Power Reviews

 

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[16 of 17 customers found this review helpful]

Midland Radio Corporation 20-Mile, 22-Channel FRS/GMRS 2-Way Radio with Emergency Crank Power Review

Major Disappointment :(

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Easy Controls
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I was really excited to get this because I figured it was a good product based on its price and the fact that it had a GMRS radio.. I figured "hey, 2 for 1!" I get 1 station on AM and 2 on FM..... I also tried different locations, thinking maybe it was my house or something else interfering w/ recep …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Feb 17 2008
Nickname you entered already exists
Livermore, Ca.
I am:
  • Practical
 

[13 of 15 customers found this review helpful]

Midland Radio Corporation 20-Mile, 22-Channel FRS/GMRS 2-Way Radio with Emergency Crank Power Review

This is a child's toy!

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Flimsy Casing
  • FRS AM FM dosn't work
  • Poor Sound Quality

    Best Uses

  • Paperweight
 

"While Midland probably had great intentions to make money with this device, it's being marketed to the wrong crowd. This device only deserves to be in the toy isle at a big chain discount store. It is not a piece of equipment that should be marketed and purchased by an avid sportsman. It simply d …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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May 9 2008
BeachGuy
Long Beach, CA
I am:
  • Gearhead
  • Practical
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Midland Radio Corporation 20-Mile, 22-Channel FRS/GMRS 2-Way Radio with Emergency Crank Power Review

Good FRS-GMRS-WX radio, but bad AM/FM

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Good Sound Quality

    Cons

  • Flimsy
  • Speaker mic sucks

    Best Uses

  • Emergency Weather Radio
  • FRS Radio
  • Home Use
 

"This product should really be marketed as a FRS base station with weather alert. As a FRS/GMRS radio, it is decent, not great but not bad. However, don't expect to receive much on AM or FM. Beyond FRS/GMRS, the real value is the additional utility features:



Separate battery compartment for Alk …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 31 2008
LyleT
Phoenix, AZ
I am:
  • Frequent Traveler
  • Gearhead
  • Ham Radio Operator
  • Radio Enthusiast
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Midland Radio Corporation 20-Mile, 22-Channel FRS/GMRS 2-Way Radio with Emergency Crank Power Review

Not a bad hurricane backup!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Clear Signal
  • Easy To Use
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Not very rugged

    Best Uses

  • Camping
  • Emergencies
  • Families
 

"works well with the other gmrs radios we have..We bought this as an emergency radio for hurricanes but find it much more useful at the beach to let everyone know when dinner is ready..lol "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 30 2008
Bill the Beachbum
North Carolina
I am:
  • Casual/ Recreational
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Midland Radio Corporation 20-Mile, 22-Channel FRS/GMRS 2-Way Radio with Emergency Crank Power Review

It covers all the bases !!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clear Signal
  • Easy To Use
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Camping
  • Emergencies
 

"This unit has every power option covered. It's going with me anywhere I go. Great for any emergency. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 16 2007
Camper Sherm
Spopkane, WA
I am:
  • Avid Adventurer
 
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