Midland GXT600VP4 (14 Channels) Two Way Radio

Pros: Power, Sound Clarity, Features, Reputation, Durability
Cons: Needs a lanyard hook, Not waterproof to IP7 specifications

Review for Midland GXT635 (600 and 650) Overview: This review is based on the Midland GXP635(Best Buy version of the GXP600 and GXP650). The radios are all identical in construction, power and function except the 650 has animal call sounds for ...

Pros: Cool settings, IT VIBRATES! clear sound at certain ranges
Cons: Not good reception of weather station in my area, range less than 18 miles.

I love radios. I think that it is the coolest thing in the world that you can talk to people far away, for free! The Midland GXT600 two way radios are very excellent radios. I used these radios just the other day when a friend of mine and I were ...

Pros: I really want to find some, but for big city use just can't find one.
Cons: I am an OLD "big kid" at heart. Got to have every gadget.Except this one.

OK, I admit it. I assumed these would be more of a toy than a tool. I was right. Up to 18 mile range? Maybe if someone put me in outer space with them. On Earth? NOT anywhere we tried them. I live in a flat suburban area. Range is LESS than 1/2 mile ...

Pros: lots of features,long battery life,can talk far
Cons: takes some time to learn to operate the features

I really like the GXT600 that i have. They have tons of features that make it fun. The reception of these is pretty good too. the 18 miles that you can talk is misleading but you can talk several miles in the right conditions. Me & my girlfriend used these at starved rock state park and they worked excellent.I highly reccomend these radios but make sure you get them with the rechargeable batteries.These are great though for state parks,sporting events, even 2 cars traveling together. Good luck on your purchase.