- Do I need a license to use these radios?
- No license is needed on the FRS channels, which is how most buyers use them. GMRS channels require an FCC license, and these radios do not support repeaters.
- Is the 28-mile range realistic?
- No. That figure assumes ideal open line-of-sight. Expect roughly half a mile to two miles in woods, neighborhoods or buildings.
- Are they waterproof?
- They are water-resistant, not waterproof. They handle rain and splashes but should not be submerged.
- How many radios come in the box?
- This is a two-pack, so you get two radios plus belt clips and a charging setup for both.
- Can they pick up weather alerts?
- Yes. They scan NOAA weather channels and can sound an alert for severe weather warnings in your area.
- Do they work with other FRS or GMRS radios?
- Yes, on matching channels and privacy codes, so they can talk to most other FRS/GMRS handhelds.
- Where is the Midland X-Talker FRS Two-Way Radios cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $44.99, 18% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Midland X-Talker FRS Two-Way Radios?
- 20 stores we checked sell it, including Staples, Grainger Industrial Supply, Target, Bass Pro Shops, Micro Center.