Customers consistently note that the 30-Mile, 36-Channel FRS/GMRS 2-Way Radios (3-Pack) fall short of their advertised range, with some reporting loss of signal after just 1 mile.
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Pros mentioned:
Range
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for off grid summer camp
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
These were great for our off-grid summer camp. I am a nurse and go to summer camp every year with >100 students. With that many kids moving and doing stuff that they don’t always do, there are bound to be illness and injuries. The first year I went? I had 3 middle of the night knocks from camp staff with a sick student. I also had people trying to find me to go to the location of an injured kiddo. The campground has no cell service and WiFi is available only in the dining hall and large meeting room. That first year, I decided we should invest in some high quality Walkie talkies. I ordered 1 of these per cabin and had one for myself. It was SO much better. These worked perfectly across the entire campground. I was able to get to students with my first aid kit, in less time than it took for them to locate me previously. When there was a kiddo with a stomach bug, I was able to go to their cabin in the middle of the night vs the student having to walk to come to my cabin. We had 0 issues with these Walkie talkies and I’d definitely buy them again.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice radios and works as expected
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We needed these radios for our church. Two storied building, where we have the baptisimal pool on the cellar level. The radios were very easy to use with the optional pair of headsets. Clear sound, good reception. Works well
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Range
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good quality all purpose walkie talkies.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this product for the family to use, I have three kids and often go out to where there's no reception on cell phones. This product is very helpful and easy to understand it to know it capabilities.
Range is good as well as connection.
Kids love it, I love it.
Good item and recommendable!
Also good price for a set of three.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Range
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good Price and Good Range
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good Range, came with charger, good price for 3 units, I just wished that the 3 units could be in one charging cradle instead of 2 units in 1 charging cradle and the other 1 with a plug in charger
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Range
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Happy Trip
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Was great to do a family caravan trip,we were able to keep 3 cars together without following which can be dangerous
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Radios
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Something to keep the kids in touch while outside. Work good and battery last pretty long.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Range
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Range is farther than listed in the advertisement.
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great for the use at amusement parks and kids communicating with other kids in neighborhood.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Communication
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I think and hope that if we do our part in taking care of it kids will enjoy it and it will help us keep track on the cruise ship.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Under one mile neighborhood range
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good radios for road trips with other cars, good for open fields communication but didnt even make a one mile range in the neighborhood and in the park. Have to go back.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from MidlandUSA
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Radio range is affected by environment, materials and other obstructions, which are listed on the packaging. If you are unsatisfied with the performance of your radios, please reach out to [email protected] we would love to discuss and see if there is a better radio for your needs.
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Basic beginner toys for kids
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Wasn’t expecting low quality; good for kids playing around outside
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from MidlandUSA
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We would love to know the reason why you believe these radios are low quality.
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Did not work
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Did not work like it said it would it said 30 miles range and it lost range st 1 mile apart
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from MidlandUSA
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If you are not satisfied with the range and performance of your radios please contact the customer experience team at support@midlandusa to discuss options or recommendations for the right radios for your needs.
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
No range
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Doesn't work when you are not close to each other.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Radio
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Works good..................................!
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I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Not true on the claimed range
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The 30-mile range may be an oversell possible under perfect conditions. Even in typical line of sight was not able to get a half a mile
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from MidlandUSA
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It depends on obstruction and if metal is in the way.
Customer reviews from midlandusa.com
User rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars with 6 reviews on midlandusa.com.