MIDLAND LXT340VP3 2 Way Radio 20 Mile

My 11 yr. old loves these. They will not go 20 miles but I really didn't expect them to. They work great for around the yard and in big stores where cell phones won't work.

So far this has been the better pick for a relatively inexpensive walkie talkie as compared to a more expensive Motorola purchased last year. Clear voice.

A real quality product.Gave it to my Great Grandson as a birthday gift. He and his brothers love it.

I bought the MIdland LXF340 to use with my family on a pleasure cruise. Only after I unwrapped the package and read the instruction book did I find out that one needs an FCC license to use this radio in high power. Forget the long range and the large number of channels. Unless you have a license, you are restricted to channels 8 to 14 at low power.

Secondly, when on in standby mode, the radio emits an irritating static burst every three to five seconds. I was unable to determine why it does this but it doesn't sound like someone else in the vicinity trying to transmit on the same channel.

Needless to say, I returned the radios and got my money back. I will be very reluctant to buy another Midland product.

best price for 20 miles GMRS radio
batteries that came with it are very basic 4 AAA rechargeable
did not test the real distance yet