Midland GXT2050VP4 50-Channel GMRS with 36-Mile Range Review

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These are very nice radios. Great sound quality, excellent look (they look solid, and not like toys at all). The performance is what you should expect (forget about 36 miles!) from a basic non-repeater capable GMRS two way radio. I can send/receive around town about 1 mile away, and across entire larger ski resorts (our primary use for them). The fast charges are excellent, and one of the primary reasons I went for these. Battery life is very good, at more than 24 hrs of standby with some talking mixed in. Might even be longer. The headsets are a joke, and I never use them. Midland offers much better options if you really need a headset.

Edit: I should have added that the first sets I received had a battery issue. They seemed like they wouldn't hold a charge, even after a full charging. The battery meters would jump all over, and the radios would switch to low power. I contacted Midland Customer Service, and they were outstanding. It took a few days to figure out what was going on, but once they did, they sent me three brand new sets as replacements, and I sent the bad units to them. The problem was something with the battery contacts or something with some of the initial shipments. The new radios work perfect and I give an A+ to Midland Customer Service.

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I was excited about these radios and was encouraged by all the good reviews. Unfortunately, my experience was not as good as others here. One of the radios of the pair would cut out during transmit. I thought I was unlukcy and had gotten a bad pair. I returned them and ordered another set. The second set I received was not any better. One of the radios from the 2nd set exhibited the same problem but would also go dead after a minute or two even though it indicated it has a full charge both on the radio display and on the charger. I suspect there is a quality control issue although I've yet to hear of any other reports of similar issues. None the less I will be returning the 2nd set and looking somewhere other than Midland for a good quality GMRS 2-way radio.

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I purchased the GTX2000 radios and one of the radios would stop transmitting after about 1 second. This appears to be a common issue. Now on my second set from a different vendor and having the same problem with both radios. The whole reason for purchasing these was for the extended (upgraded) rechargeable batteries. But apparently these new batteries could be the source of the problem. I don't have this problem if I use AA batteries. However, AA batteries will die must faster.

I plan to return the batteries to Midland in hope they can provide replacements that work as advertised. My recommendation is NOT purchase the GXT2000 or 2050 if your reason is because of the enhanced batteries unless you are willing to risk it. Don't bother sending an email to Midland using their website. Just call them and they should allow you return for working parts.

UPDATE: Midland support says that the problem is the battery contacts both on the radio and the rechargeable batteries need to be cleaned with rubbing alcohol! In fact, if you return the radios or batteries to Midland, they will simply send you back parts that have been cleaned. She told me they have a crew now that is working to doing this to their existing inventory! I have not tried this yet but will update once more after I do. Hope it works for you if are having the same problem.

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These radios are fantastic. Easy to use, great reception and sound quality, long life of the rechargeable batteries, and the option to use AA batteries if needed. We use them primarily for rides with a car club. Range seems to be at least 2 miles in almost any terrain, which is enough for our application.

Skip the entry level headset and buy the Midland AVPH3 or Pryme SPM-1400.

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I purchased 2 sets of those on May 30 and they had a battery problem where batteries wouldn't hold the charge and the devices turned off every time you transmit. I contacted midland and reported the problem. They asked me to put regular batteries and try the devices. they worked like charm So Paola from midland told me they will send me new batteries within 2 weeks. 4 weeks later i maild Paola and asked her if they are not sending the batteries i will return the products for a refund as there was still a couple of days before the return windows closes. But surely she assured me that batteries will be shipped soon.

As my return windows ended. on july 1'st i received the following:

"Good Morning Toufic, I have sent some spare batteries out to you since the new ones have not arrived yet from overseas. This sometimes takes a while. I will try to keep you updated once I am updated.

Thank you for your patience,"

Guess what ?? the batteries she sent are all defected batteries that had the same problem as mine.

Answers i received while asking for the replacement batteries during the 4 month:

" Thank you for contacting Midland Radio Warranty Service Department. I am sorry to hear that the batteries have been giving you issues. There are batteries currently on order and should arrive in about a week. Once they are in, I will have 2 sent to you. Until then, your units can work on 4-AA alkaline batteries."

"I have not received the batteries yet. I am not sure what is the status is but I will check. I can only provide you information that has been giving to me."

"The batteries have not arrived yet. I should find out more information about the shipment tomorrow."