Midland X Talker Walkie Talkie - Handheld Two Way Radio Review

The Midland XTalker walkie talkie or handheld two way radio works on both the GMRS and FMRS bands. It can work with many other hand held 2 way radios for short range grid down communications. #walkietalkie #survivalonpurpose
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[@RKingis]

Good review. As of 2017, these have been reclassified as FRS radios. FRS is now all 22 channels, with UpTo 2watts on 1-8+15-22, and half watt on 8-14.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Great review. I got set of the 35 mile range X Talkers and my wife and I used them on a cruise ship when we had no cell service at sea. Worked great. Would be very handy in the woods when you have no cell service.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Cool idea

[@milododds1]

We like to go vacation up in the woods and often my cell service is terrible. These are great for hiking, bicycling, and boating.

[@tanyaparker-callsign.kk7ic238]

Thank you learned much from this video got the CB as an optional anniversary gift at work a few years ago and never used them to know. Now if I may get the uniden pro505xl figured out how to use in the house would be great if not will put in the RV… ✈️👍🏾💕💕💕👍🏾✈️

[@Garyash92]

Great review! Thank you thank you thank you!!! I was about to throw these out I couldn't figure them out. Now I know how to use them - Cannot thank you enough.

[@tarpbuddy5909]

Nice explanation vid Bryan. Nice features. I really do like the two charging options as well as the interchangeable batteries. Thanks for sharing, Dan

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Thanks Dan

[@kvne71x]

Nice radios, but the rechargeable battery and base doesn't last long. I have a pair (older model) and just use rechargeable AA batteries.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

It's nice to have that option.

[@patrickgerth4570]

Thanks for the review! I just bought a pair of x-talker T71VP3. The models your showing are identical including features that were not shown in the manual.

[@bruceclark5627]

realistically,if you could rely on them for 1/2 to 3/4 of mile RELIABLY that is a pretty good amount of ground to cover on foot.i know some nut will claim 7miles in the forrest but next time you travel outside of camp or travel in a pair see how far you actually get away from one another.it's never as far as you think.

[@bruceclark5627]

@@donalderickson-si8ww the question was how far can you rely on them in average conditions. The claimed range on the box never mentions GMRS repeaters and most flat out claim these to be simplex ranges. I also have never seen a big-box store offering of these radios that offer a sub-audible tone option of any sort, so if you don't have an "open" repeater as an option (and most aren't) they are always going to be line of sight radio.

[@karwanagry5387]

Hi. Please tell me this handheld how many kilometers of range.10km.20km. Or than

[@rumrunner1820]

I've been kicking around the idea for letting my boys have one each for comms on the farm. Will the privacy setting stop bleed over from someone else using a handheld like it?

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

As long as they aren't using the same privacy code it should block them. The privacy codes are really filters.

[@darkhorsegetsome]

Great vid! Can the antennae be replaced with a longer flexible one?

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Good question but I gave these away so I can't answer it

[@Aznjordan1]

I just picked up a pair a week ago n putted to use once. They work great.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Good to hear

[@TruckGuyHD92]

On 15 and up if your using higher watt power theoretical you need to have a license which is weird and not well known

[@RKingis]

In 2017, the FCC changed FRS to all 22 channels, and can use up to 2watts on 1-7+15+22, and half watt 8-14.

[@faisalalbaldawi]

Awesome vid, I REALLY want to see a review of the midland t55

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Faisal Albaldawi we'll see

[@HaylaR775]

Same!! I have a pair of the midland x talker T55 and haven't been able to find a review on them anywhere.

[@bansheerider619]

@@HaylaR775 If you have them already why do you need a review LMAO!

[@j0shll0yd]

It drives me nuts that they want you to be licensed to use GMRS. With cell phones, and the other available communication technology, I think opening that up to the public for free is about time.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Don't hold your breath.

[@j0shll0yd]

***** we got a man on the inside!! 🙌🏼

[@happymark1805]

Well they advertise it for upto 38miles range, thats a load of b.s. maybe if you sit up high on a mountain and the other one is also high up a mountain with nothing inbetween it, but never in real life with just 1.5Watt and that short antenna, but one real advantidge is that it can use AA batteries, the weather alert radio is great

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Yeah, 38 miles is not happening.

[@Fausto27F]

What is the actual distance?

[@HandsONreviews4u]

Fausto Ferretiz Less than a mile...so all these radios as usual are a waist of money

[@Tim1-101.1]

is there a real 11 mile 2way radio? 9miles straght of way,/ 11mile by rd ... half farm land/ half woods, please help

[@joelvoss1226]

@@Fausto27F He answered that question in the video.

[@adam10532]

Do you have any idea if you were to put AAA batteries that are rechargeable can you still recharge them via through the device or base as if it was the factory battery pack?

[@SpheresVA]

Yes, I do it with mine

[@wilbrodmartin1974]

Why does it state on the package 36 miles? 1.5 watts is not enough. Waste of money. On 1.5 watts will only go a little pass a mile in distance

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Probably because they MIGHT be able to reach that far if both are at the very top of a very high mountain. So their marketing department went with it ;-)

[@aarronher8446]

I always used for hunting with my buddy easy and reliable Love it.

[@bardistv9653]

New subscriber here, hi. Just want to get more information on survival modes for my family and I I have always been a prepper or now it’s time more than ever

[@brianspencer4220]

Thanks for the video & happy Canada day. Brian 76

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Thanks

[@davidgagnon9851]

Range??? Anyone? Beuller???

[@anthonygiordano6265]

Hi thanks for the video . Question can you cancel the Roger beep? When hunting don't want to have a beep going off . Can you confirm thanks

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I am pretty sure you can

[@LeoDX677]

Why would someone put it on "cougar sound"??? Serious question

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I can’t think of a serious answer

[@justinhamrick1099]

So if you hold the button down how long can you talk

[@37steelrainful]

My midlands can EASILY receive/transmit at 12 miles with clear line of sight, from one mountain top to another

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Which is great if you stay on the mountain tops.

[@Atro785]

I wish they had better range on them or maybe Midland would come out with a replaceable antenna version that you could swap out an antenna optionally which would increase it's range. Would probably need more power to do that too though.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Stay tuned for the Micro Mobile video. It has 5 watts of power. Just not a hand held

[@Atro785]

Survival On Purpose Interesting. Looking forward to seeing it.

[@rocktruggy03]

Part of the limitations set forth by the fcc on these class of radio is a non removable antenna.

[@citizenj9122]

Thanks for the nice video on the functions of the radio. Happy Independence Day.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Thank you.

[@MrKyletallent]

Would they be good for me to communicate with the crew at my apt complex. One would be in the office a at all times. And the other 3 could be inside or outside the buildings. It j that just depends on what the employee is doing at that specific time.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Hard to say without trying them out. They SHOULD work fine.

[@elijahrobbins1005]

bought one they are awesome, have a 5 mile range in the woods

[@elijahrobbins1005]

on low power

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Seriously? From ridge to ridge? Because I got nowhere near that range.

[@elijahrobbins1005]

+Survival On Purpose yeah, I fish lots and my dad and I use these because I fish lots in the creek behind our house, I exaggerated a little the range is about 2 miles with decent clairity, have yet to try high power though.

[@chiya2006]

Are we talking same brand ? If so, that’s not bad , I will be happy with 2 miles , the last one I had didn’t work over 500 yards in city

[@outofbody6797]

Excellent video

[@rdlaw8868]

Good review Bryan. Thanks.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Thanks

[@HandsONreviews4u]

I think distance will always be the main interest of the consumer. Other videos state that on residential streets with houses the distance is not even a mile. Perhaps better to buy a cheap radio for the same thing?

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Like a CB? I agree

[@filianablanxart8305]

It's not a Midland thing per se , it's the entire FMR/ GMRS industry . If one mfg quoted average conditions instead of theoretical ideal , they would get spanked by the other brands . There might be minor differences in reception quality among different brands and models , but with compact handheld , the outputs will be essentially the same . Mobile ( ie vehicle mounted ) GMRS is a different ballgame , with Better antennas with gain , and up to 50W of power .

[@coen8323]

those radios look really neat

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

They are good for what they are designed for.

[@RockNParty]

love these!!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

They are cool

[@arthurleslie9669]

The terrain I frequent, those would be a waste of time. Even 5 watts is 'short range'. Being just two States west of you, I'm sure you can identify with that. :)

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

It depends on what you need them for I guess.

[@jcnavamg]

As always great vids, an very helpful, thanks, when you came to México????

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I have not been to Mexico

[@jcnavamg]

ok if you came, just send me a message and glad to be your guide, youre welcome her, i live in Guadalajara, Jalisco, México, Land of mariachi, tequila, and beautiful ladies

[@ericsprado4631]

Are they camo so you can't find them.. What is with EVERYTHING being camo these days.. That said,I just bought a set of these and they are WONDERFUL..

[@prdanpr8299]

haven't used a walkie talkie since jr high schools back in Brooklyn new York that's how we chatted before cell phones started being cheaper

[@tonysalmail]

+1

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Old school.

[@jakesshopandtracktalk1835]

see if you can get them to send you a 75-822 and maybe also a regular cb that they offer unless you have an old one lying around. the 75 822 converts from a walkie talkie to a mobile in seconds and don't even need any adapter to plug it into a cb whip. it's an awesome spotter radio for wheelin and I also sometimes set my truck cb on a quiet channel put It on PA turn It way up and park over by the smoke break area. then I call my truck and scare the bejibbers out of my friends. I know I know maybe not the most mature thing.

[@jakesshopandtracktalk1835]

btw, for the most part cb is quiet enough now you can actually use it a few yahoos but nothing like before the internet.

[@jakesshopandtracktalk1835]

+Jake Riethmeier completely unrelated, me and my buddy and his wife were talking, sh has a bugout bag an edc, all the stuff we talk about. my friend looks at us and says you guys are crazy. why would you actually want to survive some doomsday situation? I kinda had to agree and got a bit of a laugh at my own expense. :-)

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Yeah, I would like to check out some other options too.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I guess it depends on what the "doomsday situation" is.

[@jakesshopandtracktalk1835]

Dave was talking no kidding end of the world. I focus my preparedness on like you knw stuff that isn't gonna end like Mad Max.

[@joeavery6587]

Are they waterproof? Would they float if you drop in water

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I doubt it

[@gingerLad]

The yellow and black version is the waterproof set

[@wheelsgonewild1286]

I'd like to see more reviews on comms.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I'll see what I can do.

[@wheelsgonewild1286]

Just want to say Brian that you do a good job. I have based some purchases on what you said in your reviews.

[@kevinrosales77]

Cool features!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Yep

[@javedm6775]

Can I pair these with other walkies ?

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I am not sure

[@michaelroot6064]

Yes if the other walkies are frs/gmrs

[@scottgibson6735]

Yes,they should work with other frs/gmrs walkies

[@kodiakandgrizzlybears3787]

Yes, you can.

[@donnysbackroadoutdoors5088]

Can you disable the roger peep

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I don't know. I gave these away in a Mystery Box last month.

[@Lloyd-mo]

triple A

[@76aussieguy]

weather chanel scanning is a neat idea, ill stick to my icom but :)

[@tonysalmail]

Icom always made good stuff

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Cool.

[@OscarReyesLeon]

and the distance test?

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I don't remember. I gave these away.

[@NJBeemaster]

That charger base in MICRO USB - not NOT MINI USB. Hope all is well :)

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

You are correct sir. My bad.

[@FixItYerself]

i like that you can just use eneloops

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

me too

[@jessarellanes6648]

Thanks

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Thanks for watching.

[@chris2crazzy]

People that buy these don't understand too get the range they claim you have too get on ch 14 and above

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Cool

[@chiya2006]

Do they work further if used on channels over 14 ?., I had one said 30 km, then it didn’t work further than 500 yard 🙁. But I’m thinking of buying one again as in need it for outdoors.

[@chris2crazzy]

@@chiya2006 yes

[@joelvoss1226]

@@chiya2006 The power output of the channels above 14 will transmit further. But you won't get 30 km unless the weather is clear and you and the person you are talking to are very high above ground - like mountain top to mountain top.

[@TexasScout]

It was the way KZbin formats on my phone, I found it.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+TexasScout Noneofyourbusiness cool

[@davidclarke1844]

Nice

[@davidclarke1844]

Awesome

[@nathanlovejoy8818]

Call alert number 9 is a coyote

[@4kingdomsake]

So this aren't 5watt capable anymore?

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I have no idea

[@joelvoss1226]

You can get 5 watt and even up to 50 watt.

[@wookie9581]

Joel Voss no you can’t these are not even 5 watts.

[@coen8323]

i want to get a pair but i live in europe anyone know where to buy it

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I don't

[@jcnavamg]

Mr Cow maybe in Amazon or in ebay

[@charlieminaj2]

Mr Cow Maplin's electronics

[@paganphil100]

Plenty of them on Ebay.

[@chrisduhaime5689]

they never want to tell you the freq it use or mode

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

It is in the literature I think

[@StormsRadiosCats]

@@SurvivalOnPurpose General Mobile Radio Service (licensed) and Family Radio Service (Unlicensed) Both services are in the 462 to 465 mhz range. Wiki and Google are your friends.

[@StormsRadiosCats]

Hmm that message was for Chris Duhaime and yes i am aware this is an older video.

[@maxmuster1150]

Yes frs may cause death!!! Hahaha BTW:cool video

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Thanks. I appreciate it.

[@TexasScout]

Brian, was there something inappropriate in my comment? I see it's been removed.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Not sure what comment you mean. I just got home from a week of kayaking with the Boy Scouts and have been answering comments for the last 4 hours. I don't think I deleted any. It does look like KZbin is doing some screwy things right now.

[@Adamdaj]

I guess these radios are simplex only. Nothing wrong with simplex, except limited distant. I imagine in large urban areas, the maximum range is less then 1 1/2 miles. Maybe up to 3.5 mules in Suburban areas. Anything past 6 miles unless they're repeater capable, you better with CB walkie talkies.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Adam Huffnagle sounds about right

[@Adamdaj]

I'm looking forward to see a demonstration on them new Midland mobiles, especially the MXT 115 and MXT 400. Those new mobiles from Midland are suppose to be repeater capable.The MXT 105 is basically the exact same radio as the MXT 100 with NOAA Channels.

[@tacticaldude35]

love Jesus and God read the Holy Bible and axceppt Jesus IN YOUR LIFE BEFORE ITS TOO LATE PLEASE!! Amen

[@lionel.0274]

Can you send me a peair of the walkiekis talkies at bel havin from Tyriq Cromer

[@ronniebprospecting7471]

With the use of headset they would be good for burglaries

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Hmmmm

[@cristiangarcia7087]

tengo unos igualitos

[@ma.susanaordunoramirez3600]

No entendi ni madres

[@kodiakandgrizzlybears3787]

No Italian in here.

[@t.w.milburn8264]

10-4 Roger-Beep Copy That ATB Terry God Bless

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Glad you got your ears on Terry.

[@anissamorris7852]

.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

;-)

[@XaBadMojoX]

Ah!!! No 👃 😕

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

OK

[@tacticaldude35]

Jesus IS RETURNING SOON Amen

[@AntonioBrandao]

Micro-USB is one of the weakest, most fragile ports out there. A pity.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Hmmm.

[@hatch82]

But also the most compact and most widely used. Micro-USB is good. You shouldn't have to worry about durability when it's charging. When charging don't be juggling it around. If they used another port they'd get hate for being like Apple and doing their own thing.

[@y7ya.h774]

first like and comment

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

cool.

[@carmenroell103]

Waste of money could not even get one mile and they were advertise with 38 mile range

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

These and most consumer radios are line of sight. So maybe you can get 38 miles from mountain top to mountaintop. When radios advertise range they are almost always referring to the potential maximum range the radio will transmit based on the power. If you only get a mile with these you probably won't get any better range with any GMRS radios since they are restricted in how much power output is allowed by the FCC. I know that sucks but it is just the way it is.

[@carmenroell103]

Should have watched your video before purchase good review im low tech Read 38 mile range on package so at least if I get half at it would be good What would you suggest for anything over 10 miles

[@94SexyStang]

NO walkie is going to give you past 2 miles in suburban or wooded areas, PERIOD..........you want 30 miles range, go get a GMRS or HAM license, that's the Only way.

[@RKingis]

Channels 1-7+15-22 are high power output, and 8-14 are low power. As of 2017 these are reclassified as FRS on all 22 channels.

[@scottyb1637]

With less than a mile range, the FCC will never hear you to tell you you need a l license. And even if they did hear you, how would they know you don't have a license? Sounds like another BS way to try to get our money.

[@angryagain68]

As of September 2017, the FCC did away with the licenses requirement for these "bubble pack" type radios. As long as they are 2 watts or less and not capable of using a repeater (and FCC approved radios.) They are now regarded as just FRS. A GMRS license is required above 2 watts and repeater capable radios. I agree though. They likely would never find you anyway. (Probably why the gave up and changed the rules.) Link: midlandusa.com/6-things-you-should-know-about-fcc-changes-for-frs-and-gmrs-radios/

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I agree