One of the most popular GMRS radios we carry is the Midland GXT1000. Just looking at the features it has it becomes very obvious as to why. In addition to 22 FRS/GMRS channels and 387 privacy codes, it also is a weather radio, supporting both the NOAA weather channels and NOAA weather alerts.
Other features include a vibrating alert, selectable high/medium/low power modes, dual channel watch and channel scan. It is also water resistant! You do not have to worry about using this radio outside in wet weather, making it perfect for the outdoor enthusiast.
The Midland GXT1000 value radio pack comes with two GXT1000 walkie talkies, two Midland headsets with boom microphones, a two pocket desktop charger, two rechargeable batteries, two belt clips and home and vehicle charging adapters.
Do you know the weight/size of these radios?
In the mountains, you could potentially get very long range transmitting from a high elevation to someone below you. It would not be unusual to get three miles or more, as long as you have a clear path from one radio to the other. However, if there is a lot of blocking terrain, or you do not have line of sight you might only get 1/4 of a mile. It will depend a lot on where everyone is, they must have a clear and direct path to get more than a mile.
We have a full range of accessories for Midland radios: https://www.buytwowayradios.com/Products/Accessories/Midland-Accessories.aspx
All two way radios have about the same range: https://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2006/07/the_truth_about_range.aspx
What would be the approx range of these radios if used for mountain area, snow skiing/boarding etc?
Can I buy extra handsets ?
The GXT1050 has "Mossy Oak" camouflage and animal call sounds. Other than that they are the same. The price difference is because Midland has to pay more to license the camo pattern.
What's the difference between the midland gtx 1000 and the gtx 1050?