Easy to use emergency radio. Rechargeable batteries last well on receive. I wish the radios were a bit more sensitive to bring in more stations on all of the bands. Great for monitoring weather and scanning the GRMS/FRS frequencies. A++
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I bought this radio for emergency communications during a power outage or other such situations. It came well-packaged and is easy to set up and operate. I like the am/fm and weather radio functions, as well as the GMRS functions which works fine with my other GMRS radios. The compact size is nice. I am not sure of the range of this radio, but close local communications are my main concern. Overall, a very nice radio with alot of functions at a very nice price.
Had a little issue with rechargeable battery pack the seller took care of right away. This base camp radio was discontinued by Midland but I don't think they knew what a great product they had. It didn't get much publicity but now these are sought after for emergency and mobile needs. It is powered via rechargeable battery pack, AA's, AC or crank dynamo which recharges the battery pack. It's also a AM/FM/Weather Bands radio, flash light and two-way (walkie-talkie) base station with 22 stations and numerous sub-stations. I'll admit it's instructions are a bit complicated as it has numerous settings but it sends and receives messages very well. Would be great camping or in emergency situations.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Great radio , Midland has a great radio they have been building the CB s we use in the big trucks for many years ....i bought two...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
I've had my eye on this neat little radio for years now, finally decided to just go for it. I enjoy collecting nearly all kinds & types of radios, so I had to have this one. It combines a standard AM/FM radio, weather radio & FRS/GMRS two-way transceiver. The XT511 also features a bright flash light, USB charge jack and a hand crank to charge the supplied rechargeable battery. There are a few little things I'll nitpick on this, for one (and this seems to occur in most Midland FRS/GMRS radios with weather alert) the weather alert feature seems to activate for no particular reason. The USB charging jack doesn't seem to work well, I tried to charge my dead cell phone with it & gave up after 48 hours, the radio was plugged into it's power supply. I'd also like the option to activate the display backlight continuously. Otherwise, this is a fun little gadget and a great emergency radio. Great for camping, hiking, fishing, road trips, and a wonderful device to have all charged & ready to go in the event of severe weather & power outages.Read full review
Wanted one of these for a year now. Hard to find but great for camp with my son and the scouts. I can send them out and they can radio back if needed or just have fun.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I bought this radio as a key piece of equipment for the communications element of my family emergency plan. When I first received it, I was surprised about how small it was (it's really hard to tell the physical size with just a photo!), even though I did review the specs. I was a little skeptical about the performance from such a small radio. Well, to make a long story short, they work perfectly, and fit VERY well into my survival plan. While the range may be a little less than advertised, the performance of the radio overall is better than I expected. I would recommend this product to my friends.
After buy new battery and Replacing Missing Microphone ( build up my own from spare parts here at home) unit works find range is up to a mile Wife loves it she can call me when I'm out side pushing snow. Thank you.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Very impressed with the Midland XT511 Base Camp Radio. It's a super little emergency radio with digital tuning (scan capability), multiband (AM/FM/Weather & GMRS two way radio communications. The multi power options (alkaline, rechargeable lithium and if all else fails the hand crank dynamo means you'll always have power for any emergency. Sound quality is decent so overall I am very pleased to see Midland is still making quality products.
Works great we bought this radio for camp to keep in touch with everyone hunting and scouting the woods at camp It works great with the midland gxt hand held radios
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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