Midland GXT1000 Handheld GMRS Review & Test 

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Never

I got 2 miles. Fully charged and on High power setting

Heck yeah! Well, sounds like you got some backup radios now as well.

Anytime you operate any sort of radio transmitter on board any ship you must have the permission of the captain. It is possible these radios can interfere with shipboard electronics gear.

@@williamjones4483Nonsense.

@@donalderickson-si8ww I had mentioned it to a ship officer after reading an above comment. They told me to not use a couple channels. I believe it was 9, 16, and 19. I think they said those are reserved for coast guards, ship to ship monitoring, distressed ships and rescue, and something else. They did say I can go on to those channels however to avoid talking over them.

No problem!

Yes indeed. Will work nicely

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your so welcome thanks for commenting !

Thanks for hanging out here!

Yes for sure

Thanks for checking out the vid and commenting!

That mxt400 looks nice. 40 watts to boot!

Lol. So true

lol. Right!

Good one!

Lol

just say "fish eye lens" a few times

You're welcome!

yes

My rechargeable NiMH AAs are 2700 mAh each so it looks like it if takes 4 of them I will have multipled the battery life by 1500% from 700 to 10800

yes

The menus are not the most intuitive.

I haven't used the headsets. The lock button just locks out the buttons from accidental presses. So you can throw it in a pocket or backpack I suppose. I haven't really needed to use that feature.

Mine have VOX operation for hands-free operation. Use the menu button to scroll to the VOX option. Use the up or down button to turn on.

Yes..like this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8pE-svoHD3E.html

So true. I cover that topic in this vid if you care check it out and comment on anything left out: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-p1BooL62Xko.html Thanks

It did indeed

I agree!

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Hi, I just use the factory batteries it came with. They are Ni-MH 6v

NOAA (weather alert)? It was a wind warning.

sounds good. thanks

FRS is 2 watts max, attached antenna so handhelds, 22 channels. Short range. GMRS is up to 5 watt handhelds, same 22 channels...plus....up to 50 watts units with detachable antenna (more range!) and 8 more channels as inputs to repeaters. So....if you just need a handheld then an FRS radio is fine to reach a mile to about 5. That’s the simple overview IMHO.

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Midland does need to update their charging connection ports and also their menus are dated in my opinion. But the radios work pretty good.

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3.07 watts when I looked it up on the FCC site. I'm not a GURU on the testing but there is probably some loss between radio power and what it can transmit. Still, I'd like to see the full 5w rated by FCC.

I just got some and I lost signal at 2 miles. They claim 36. That’s a huge difference

I'm not sure even the first batch was 5watts, cause looking at older 3watt+ models weren't even close to getting over 2watts

Good question. This base isn't a smart charger so I would be cautious. Best to confirm with the Midland techs before doing that.

I think I got 6 miles once.

you bet

Only way to know is to try

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No kidding.

Indeed: How To Set Privacy Codes Midland GXT1000 Handheld Radios ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-p1BooL62Xko.html

@@TheRealCobraBurnout I have the Baofeng UV 5 G plus I know about these so called privacy codes. When I fact what they need to call it is a noisy people filter they can here you but you can’t hear them

@@icebrakernh Congrats on the Baofeng purchase. I explain "privacy" codes and how they work on these Midland GMRS in my vid link.

Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System

I haven't used the VOX feature.

Yes

The license is $70.00 for 10 years. No requirement except that you not be an agent of a foreign government.

It's $35.00 for 10 years now in 2024.

It will have a little tiny "H" top right of the channel number. These radio's are pushing a measured 3.07 watts as tested on the FCC website. Radio has 3 power level settings. To select the Hi power level on channels 1-7, 15-33 and 38-50, press the MENU button until a "Pr" icon will appear blinking on the display. then press the up down buttons to select H (for Hi) confirm by pressing the PTT button. You can't change the settings for channels 8-14 and 34-37 as they are set to Low power per FCC regulations.

TheRealCobraBurnout thank you very much for your explanation , I thought the 700mAh in the battery . Peace

I never used them

@@TheRealCobraBurnout ok thank you

I'm not a lawyer but they are required to sell these as GMRS per FCC. In emergency, all requirements are off if lives are on the line.

Hold the string taut for best reception!

TheRealCobraBurnout Or just yell louder 😅

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That is a drawback...the terrain can block the signal.

I'll refer you to Page 18 and 19 in the Midland owners manual. midlandusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/GXT1000-Owner-Manual.pdf

Not sure. did you do the rice trick that used on cell phones that get dropped in water? Or maybe use a bag of desiccant with it stored in a tapware container over night.

Awesome!

Yes you can. It takes 4 aa batteries per radio

If your a flat earther, about 32 miles. The rest of the world about 1/35th that

You can scan the channels. Most people using these are communicating directly with a friend or family though.

Obstructions and terrain seem to be the biggest killer of the range. I was surprised these did as well as they did considering one radio was inside my house.

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No

no

www.azgmrs.org/how-to-get-a-gmrs-license.php

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true...SHTF and no rule of law. You do what you do

Looks like the FCC has a revised report dated Jan 5, 2021 Now its tested at 2.85W and they give it a 2.5w rating I believe. fcc.report/FCC-ID/MMAGXT1050G/5209507 When I first got these and looked it was 3.2 but they have done some type of Filter modification now.

No, but you can swap in batteries.

I just found this on Midland's FAQs from their website: "Do I need to purchase a license from the FCC? It depends. The FRS (Family Radio Service) radio channels (8-14) do not require you to purchase a license. An FCC license is, however, required for use of GMRS channels. To apply for a GMRS license, please visit the FCC website and fill out the application. A license is not required to purchase a radio with GMRS channels on it, however. midlandusa.com/pages/faqs

@@TheRealCobraBurnout I have gotten some mixed results I was also told that the Midland gxt1000 even though it's a gmrs can be used without an FCC license as long as you only use the FRS channels 8 through 14 , any thoughts?

@@DH-fc2os Ok, I see your trolling me at this point with the same question over and over. Take care.

@@TheRealCobraBurnout sorry not trying to troll thought I was only posting once and and to other tubers

The FCC requires it for legal operation of GMRS. www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/general-mobile-radio-service-gmrs#:~:text=Licensing%20An%20FCC%20license%20is%20required%20to%20operate,an%20individual%20must%20request%20a%20new%20GMRS%20license.

No. Well, their maybe a battery charger out there that just charges the batteries when removed from the radio but I haven't looked. Its the main knock I have against these radios. They need an update to allow for USB style charging.

I don't recall saying "need to ask permission". Are you referring to the FCC GMRS license requirement?

That would be good upgrades

No

AM 27.mhz vs FM 462/7.mhz

depends on your terrain. straight line its more. My test was with some rolling hills and the other radio inside a house (at the window facing my drive direction)

Vid will be up tomorrow. Draw back is having to use one of these handhelds as the second radio. But it did better. I also picked up more random traffic. Sounded like some truckers at one point.

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nice!

@@TheRealCobraBurnout free shipping also

Narrow band

GMRS www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/general-mobile-radio-service-gmrs Also, This site looks to have some decent instructions getting the license. quality2wayradios.com/store/GMRS-FCC-License.

Hi Friend. Yes! Here is the latest from the FCC: §95.567 FRS transmit power. Each FRS transmitter type must be designed such that the effective radiated power (ERP) on channels 8 through 14 does not exceed 0.5 Watts and the ERP on channels 1 through 7 and 15 through 22 does not exceed 2.0 Watts. www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=1e518958eb8bd468fe2b741981a29b32&mc=true&node=pt47.5.95&rgn=div5#sp47.5.95.b Please note: The radios in this vid are GMRS radios. So they share some channels with FRS. But the FCC has some weird rules on how they are classified and sold. Take care and stay frosty out there!

@@TheRealCobraBurnout thank you for getting back to me....I was looking at the wouxun 805F.... specs shows it has 2 watts,same price as the gmrs 805G

The price went up to100 bucks on those 805s...looking at the retevis 76p ....or the rb26...I am on a budget and want something my wife can use...no Ham radio...just gmrs or a damn good frs radio

These are GMRS radios not walkies. But the short answer is the FCC said so.

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You and me both!

Yes, 700 mAh battery

Mine last for 3 days easy

no

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No license required for somewhat lower power handhelds that are “FRS” (not GMRS). FRS work OK for short range a mile up to about five in open areas.....

I have some

www.azgmrs.org/how-to-get-a-gmrs-license.php

@@TheRealCobraBurnout thank you

no

I guess so

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comes with rechargeable battery packs installed. You can also use 4 AA batteries. So if your rechargeable packs run out of juice you could switch in some regular batteries as needed. Nice to have that option.

@@TheRealCobraBurnout Great! Don't know what I would do with them though. 🤔

@@tyronewalker5764 the batteries?

@@TheRealCobraBurnout The radios, I haven't any one but me.😐

@@tyronewalker5764 oh

Range will vary. I got 5 miles with the mild rolling hills in my area. Theoretical range is 36 miles. That would be for a flat unobstructed line of sight between both radios.

You take the FCC ID (FCC ID: MMAGXT1050G) on the back of the radio and look up the FCC testing and certification. it shows 2.5w on the main page. There is a test in there that shows 2.85w. fccid.io/MMAGXT1050G I don't know if Midland limits the power output on purpose based on battery or if that is the true testing numbers. Same with range. Range is never what is listed. For any radio its based on line of sight and best possible power output, etc.

@@TheRealCobraBurnout thanks for that info Can you please Tel me if we used higher power rechargeable individual batteries would the that boost the wattage output

@@ronaldsteiger7562Sorry, I don't want to speculate on that one. I'm just a simple user of these as is. They have been good for me though.

Yes, those should be license free. Thanks for stopping by and the for the comment.

Not true. You need the license based on the radio used, not the channel used. Since these are capable of over 2 watts, they are GMRS radios, and the license is required to transmit on them. Best-

Yes!

no.

terribly!

These do not. Midland Radio Corporation · 2 years ago Hello! The GXT1000 does not have a removable antenna

They probably do not have the 8 repeater channels that a GMRS radio has.

Feel free to post up the options here. Seriously. Thanks

I just got in trouble with a sheriff…apparently one of those channels i was playing with is private…WTH…I thought cops had their own walkie talkies!!