The Midland GXT5000 has been officially discontinued. This model was first available in April of 2011 and was the only "business quality" GMRS radio available by a major manufacturer. They sold rather well at first, but after just a few months of availability the factory (in Thailand) where they are manufactured was damaged by flooding and we were told to expect a considerable delay before more product would ship.
Last year we were told that things were looking up and that we could expect the GXT5000 to return "within a month or two". Two months quickly became three, four and five, and today we learned that Midland is dropping this product from their catalog entirely. If we see another business grade GMRS radio from them it will have a different model number and likely differ from the GXT5000.
Anyone that had a backorder with us for a GXT5000 will receive an email or a phone call soon asking if you would prefer we cancel the order or ship a different product. This is unfortunate news, but we do thank everyone for their patience and understanding.
We compare the new Midland GXT2000 FRS/GMRS two way radio with the GXT1000. We also review the new Midland GXT2050VP4 two way radio.
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We perform a detailed comparison between the MidlandGXT1000VP4 and the new GXT2000VP4 walkie talkies. We'll compare the power, features and range of these radios and tell you which model we think comes out on top. For a complete out-of-the-box experience, watch our new video Midland GXT2000VP4 two way radio unboxing and first look. For a complete review of the GXT2000, read our blog post Midland GXT2000VP4 Two Way Radio Review. For tips on using your two way radios, watch our new Radio 101 video series hosted by Anthony.
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This is an unboxing and close-up first look at the new, long-awaited and eagerly anticipated Midland GXT2000VP4 two way radios. In this video, Danny Feemster of Buy Two Way Radios presents the GXT2000 for the first time ever in an out-of-box experience and compares this latest model in the Midland line with the ever-popular and best-selling Midland GXT1000VP4.
Now the bad news: this first shipment was very small, and we didn't even receive enough radios to fill our pre-orders. We will be filling our pre-orders on a first-come first served basis, so the oldest orders will be given priority. If your order was filled, you will have received an email with your tracking number by 6:00PM EST Friday (1/11/2013).
The Midland GXT2000 has been a much anticipated model because it is essentially a GXT1000VP4 - our best-selling GMRS radio - with a few nice enhancements. The biggest improvements are a lithium battery with the ability to fully charge in 2 hours and a larger and better quality display.
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As a general rule, privacy codes on Midland GMRS radios and interference eliminator codes on Motorola Talkabout two way radios are about the same, with one important difference. In this episode of Radio 101, Anthony at Buy Two Way Radios tells you what that difference is and how to resolve one radio to the other with ease.
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Battery meters on two way radios are not always the same. Some provide detailed information and others, such as those on some entry level Midland radios, are very basic. In this episode of Radio 101, Anthony Roque at Buy Two Way Radios shows you how to read the Midland battery meter properly so can you tell when the battery on your Midland FRS/GMRS two way radio is low before it's too late.
