The Midland GXT-850 boasts an amazing 5 watts of power, allowing for a range of up to 26 miles in optimal conditions (typically 2 miles or less in urban conditions). The GXT-850 is designed with the hunter in mind, featuring a "Mossy Oak" color and silent operation feature.
Midland GXT850 Review
Rating
Written By jwilkers
Date Written May 29 2007
Summary
Midland GXT850 Review FCC ID: MMAGXT850 An FCC issued GMRS license is required to use these radios. Advertised power output 5 watts. Actual Power Output ERP: 1.6379 Watts (GMRS High) 0.278 Watts GMRS/Med 0.2035 Watts (FRS/Low)...
Strength
Good battery life. Good sound quality, lots of features.
Weakness
Complicated, scan function does not allow for lockouts, or scanning PL tones.
Bottom Line
Overall, a decent radio. A lot of features that should serve well.
i am a radio tech. and know good radios and this is not one, poor distance , 1 mile at best and bad battery life ,less than 8 hrs....real junk,,,stick with motorola as we have super luck with their products.excellent range and battery...
Strength
none
Weakness
no range, poor battery life, junk stick with motorola
