A key consideration in the purchase of any FRS or GMRS two way radios are available options for power. When choosing your radio, consider the types, sizes and quantities of batteries needed to operate your walkie talkies. Are they swappable with other models in the series? can you use both battery packs and alkalines in an emergency or a pinch? These are all important factors to consider.
This reference chart provides information on power options available for Midland FRS/GMRS two way radios. Buy Two Way Radios is an authorized Midland dealer.
| Model | Battery Type(s) | Alkaline (Quantity) | Rechargeable/ battery Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| EX37VP | Alkaline/Rechargeable | AAA (3) | AAA (3) |
| LXT118 | Alkaline/Rechargeable | AAA (3) | AAA (3) |
| LXT118VP | Alkaline/Rechargeable | AAA (3) | AAA (3) |
| LXT500VP3 | Alkaline/NiMH Battery Pack | AAA (4) | BATT6R |
| LXT535VP3 | Alkaline/NiMH Battery Pack | AAA (4) | BATT6R |
| LXT560VP3 | Alkaline/NiMH Battery Pack | AAA (4) | BATT6R |
| LXT600VP3 | Alkaline/NiMH Battery Pack | AAA (3) | BATT3R |
| GXT860VP4 | Alkaline/NiMH Battery Pack | AA (4) | BATT-5RX |
| GXT1000VP4 | Alkaline/NiMH Battery Pack | AA (4) | BATT-5RX |
| GXT1050VP4 | Alkaline/NiMH Battery Pack | AA (4) | BATT-5RX |
| GXT2000VP4 | Lithium Polymer | - | BATT12LI |
| GXT2050VP4 | Lithium Polymer | - | BATT12LI |
| GXT5000 | Lithium-Ion | - | BATT5000 |
| T10 | Alkaline | AAA (3) | - |
| T20 | Alkaline | AAA (4) | - |
| T31VP | Alkaline/Rechargeable | AAA (3) | AAA (3) |
| T51VP3 | Alkaline/Rechargeable | AAA (3) | BATT3R |
| T55VP3 | Alkaline/Rechargeable | AAA (3) | BATT3R |
| T61VP3 | Alkaline/Rechargeable | AAA (3) | BATT3R |
| T65VP3 | Alkaline/Rechargeable | AAA (3) | BATT3R |
| T71VP3 | Alkaline/Rechargeable | AAA (3) | BATT10 |
| T75VP3 | Alkaline/Rechargeable | AAA (3) | BATT10 |
| T77VP5 | Alkaline/Rechargeable | AAA (3) | BATT10 |
| T290VP4 | Alkaline/Rechargeable | - | BATT-5RX |
| T295VP4 | Alkaline/Rechargeable | - | BATT-5RX |
| XT511 | Alkaline/Rechargeable | AA (4) | BATT-5RX |
