Verdict overview
- audio quality 8.9
- worth the money 7.7
- Simple to use 9.1
- Battery Duration 8.4
- materials Quality 8.9
- Sheerness 8.1
Pros
- These walkie talkies do not require a license, have dual power options, and come with a rechargeable battery pack.
- The walkie talkies have a range of up to 30 miles and 121 CTCSS privacy codes.
- The NOAA Weather Scan Alert feature will scan for available weather channels and alert you of severe weather conditions in your area.
Cons
- Loud weather alerts.
Tech specs
product dimensions | 1 x 2 x 7 inches 1.71 Pounds |
batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. included |
Expert opinion
The Midland 36 Channel FRS Two Way Radio is a great choice for anyone looking for an easy to use, reliable and long range two way radio. It offers excellent value for money, sound quality and battery life. The license free dual power options 2 way radios feature 36 FRS Family Radio Service channels, along with channel scan to check for activity. The bold yellow faceplate provides high visibility. Dual Power Options uses rechargeable battery pack included or 3 AAA batteries not included .
This product has a range of up to 30 miles in open areas with little or no obstruction. It also boasts 121 CTCSS privacy codes, which provide you up to 2,662 channel options to help block other conversations. Additionally, it has silent operation which allows you to turn off all tones so that you can enjoy uninterrupted conversations. Furthermore, the NOAA weather scan alert feature will automatically scan through 10 available weather WX band channels and lock onto the strongest weather channel to alert you of severe weather updates in your area.
The Midland 36 Channel FRS Two Way Radio includes three radios, three belt clips, three rechargeable battery packs, a desktop charger, AC Adapter and Dual Charging Plug AC adaptor. It also comes with a warranty so customers can contact Midland Directly for warranty information if needed. The product dimensions are 1 x 2 x 7 inches while the item weight is 1.61 pounds.
The sound quality on this two way radio is very good and clear and its easy to use as well with its straightforward controls and user friendly interface. The battery life on this product is also very good as it can easily last up to 8 hours after a single charge, depending on how often its used of course. The quality of material used in this two way radio is also quite good and sturdy while the sheerness is satisfactory too however, the overall value for money could have been better in my opinion as its slightly expensive when compared to other similar products in the market today.
Overall, Id recommend this product to anyone looking for an easy to use two way radio that offers reliable range and sound quality at a reasonable price point especially if you need features like privacy codes or silent operation. Its suitable for both personal use such as camping trips or outdoor activities as well as professional use such as construction sites or security work where communicating over distances is necessary.
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