The NEWLY RELEASED Midland GXT3000 GMRS Radio!

For those that want a simple and easy to use GMRS handheld, the new GXT3000 from Midland might just fit the bill! And it goes on sale today!
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:56 - I Almost Didn’t Review This
03:29 - First Looks and Walkthrough
07:06 - Range Test
09:01 - How It Compares
11:45 - Features & Specs
13:32 - What’s In The Box
14:32 - Pricing Speculation
15:53 - Who’s This For
16:38 - Personal Rant
21:38 - Close

[@redacted2763]

Please mark me down as another one that really appreciates the work you put into your videos. I normally just watch and click like, but you need positive feedback too. Sorry, that you were bombarded with negative comments at all and especially sorry they came at such a vulnerable time for you. I hope your son and family are all back to 100% and doing well. Thanks for yet another great video!

[@BaptismOverland]

Appreciate that sooo much!

[@dabaird12]

Praying for a speedy recovery for your son👍💪 🙏

[@Jacob-mm8xq]

Midland was the first brand that really got my attention that was not a commercial radio. They by far out perform radios such as the UV5r

[@alienb1212]

What data do you base this opinion on?

[@Jacob-mm8xq]

@@alienb1212my own personal use

[@ToolsTrucksTrails]

After recently switching from ham general to Gmrs, I sure appreciate the Gmrs radio content in an overland context. The handheld reviews are especially helpful since I typically buy a few handhelds for others who come wheeling with me. 73, WSDJ673 Prescott, AZ

[@RKingis]

As a radio nerd myself, I think these are awesome! Especially if you use a repeater. In theory, you could possibly talk around a whole city, or even county with these. These are also good if you just got your GMRS license, and need something kinda powerful, and simple. Great review!!!! I'm so Sorry you son had to go through that, may God bless him!!!

[@BaptismOverland]

Thank you so much. Idk if you're on IG but if you are follow me there. Would be great to talk shop with you about radios as you seem to know what you're talking about

[@tonydavis4957]

I have alot of faith in Midland. Thanks for the content! I shall add these for my camp comms

[@ahmednesbitte4906]

Thank you so much for all you do for the Overlanding and off-road community!

[@josephrobertsmith]

I really appreciate this and your other videos. My wife and I are looking to get a gmrs radio (or two) for our Jeep to use on our adventures this summer. Really helpful information! Thanks for what you do!

[@Jimmythirteen13]

Love the into, it was MAGICAL!! Great video thank you!!

[@thewanderingpinto5979]

Love your comments about the guy revving his car! I am watching your video trying to decide which GMRS radio to buy. Going on an off-road adventure in Big Bend National Park and the organizer said they will be using GMRS radios. I did acquire my license, no just need to decide what to buy, so many choices!

[@BaptismOverland]

If you're willing to fork up the cash for the most powerful one they have but want something easy to use and not having to program it, the Midland GXT67 Pro

[@nomansvan827]

I enjoy your channel and feel I get solid reviews and ideas. Thank you.

[@ReConGrpTx]

Appreciate ALL of your videos....radio or otherwise!! You always have great info, honest opinions and give folks the information they need to make educated decisions on how to spend their hard earned money!! JOB WELL DONE!!!!!

[@BaptismOverland]

Thank you so much!

[@billcranford9931]

Thanks for your videos, not a radio nerd here and your video have been useful.

[@outlandmotorworks4434]

Excellent review!

[@mikemartinez9847]

Great video. Love the message

[@KN4TUE]

First, I hope your son is feeling better. Having two kids myself, they are my world! Second, thanks for the GMRS radio set review. I am looking for a set of GMRS that are durable and reasonably priced. Always enjoy your videos!!!

[@BaptismOverland]

Well he's being super annoying if that tells you how well he's doing now lol. When they're sick you wish they were back to their annoying selves

[@eddiem6609]

Great content, great channel Brotha! Keep up the good work.

[@BaptismOverland]

Appreciate it man! Yall keep me going

[@ec-norsemanzero-drake7031]

Yeah, can’t let the trolls and greifers that think they can run your life with their poor knowledge and unthought out crap posts. Glad for you to ignore the crap posts. Keep on keeping on Asia, your vids aer awesome and glad also to see that your kido pulled through.

[@skyepilotte11]

Thx for the review...

[@jimmyc9686]

Keep up the good work brotha

[@ricdonato4328]

Enjoyed your video and your philosophy as well. Sometime around 2012 my first radio was the Midland LXT 310 (own two), still use them. Now I have need for repeater capabilities, so a while back I purchased a two pack of Tidradio TD-H3. This GXT3000 sounds particularly good, however their menu system appears the same as my twelve-year-old LXT 310; truly unfun. It would have been good if Midland incorporated a removable antenna, then maybe we could connect their Ghost antenna on the vehicle. Having owned a couple of Midland CB and LXT 310, I realize Midland produced quality products. Sadly, they fell far behind in the GMRS industry with HT improvements, such as repeater capabilities, USB-C charging, removable antenna, firmware upgrade, channel programing, and the like. Although they now include some of those, they are pricing themselves well above other HT devices having more capabilities for less than half Midland's price. Midland you can do better.

[@BaptismOverland]

Awesome insight. Hope they read this

[@SilentPrepperFL]

Hi... Hope your boy has totally recover by now... I personally enjoy all of the radios... I have a huge collection of radios... Why??? in the past I've handed these to neighbors during a hurricane and we stay in touch... check on each other, report on fallen trees, noises, damages, etc.. then when we go camping we give them to people as they do boating, walking etc... you can't have enough comms bro.. You do a great job on these reviews.. keep up the great work.

[@BaptismOverland]

Thank you! And living in hurricane country, I've def used my radios and powerbanks a TON! Gearing up now because there's some TS rolling in the gulf this week

[@SilentPrepperFL]

I am a little more towards the center of Florida. I hear you. I have never gotten used to hurricanes. I prepare for them and they get me so nervous. Anyway, be safe bro. Take care!

[@Stevenconner86]

Great video man! Lots of good information here I'm just sure which one I want now LOL 150 for two radios that are ok or 400 for two radios that are great! I wish they had a bundle on the pros for like 350 I'd do that in a heart beat! Thanks for making this video.

[@rjmartine3306]

I like you radio videos, very informative…let the haters hate …ignore and let them feed the algorithm 😀

[@kevincummins5675]

wow, I hope your son is doing well. Having raised 4 children. I can feel your pain. Please don’t let other people dampen your thoughts and your drive you do have what it takes , thank you for your hard work helping us to be informed about the product. Midland should be lucky they have you out there. I do understand loyalty is important. My question today is I am not concerned about the money so I believe I will order two GTX 67 Pro radios tomorrow. I think they’re just a step up but you can let me know your thoughts ? at the end of the day the extra money shouldn’t be the concern the quality in the performance if it’s that much better. if you’re paying more, you get what you pay for that’s just the way it is and there’s nothing wrong with that! hopefully someday our path will cross, as I do live in the Florida area as well would gladly help with any communication or testing you need if you’re near me. OK, thanks again and stay 💪🏻

[@BaptismOverland]

I love the 67Pro. A lot of complaints from people but that's ok. I love it cuz it's easy to use and since I'm not a crazy radio guy, having something I don't need to program has been super helpful and I can begin using it immediately

[@BaptismOverland]

And thank you so much! He's doing much better now. He's up and about and being his hyper self lol It was pretty scary though. I'm sure you know how that can feel like

[@raysheedy1658]

New subscriber here and appreciate the craft, sense of aesthetics and music you put in to making these videos. Seeing the first one, I subscribed to start watching the others and get a lot of useful info from them. What's your family heritage? (my mother is filipino)

[@BaptismOverland]

Filipino man!! Nice!

[@jeepinwithjulia]

Yes, keep the product reviews coming. Sorry all that negativity is out there. Happy your son is better.

[@VanWo]

Would love to see your review of the rocky talkie 5 watt!

[@alessandroconcas]

keep going to do great content!!!! I always really appreciate your videos for how they are made... Having a fixed radio in the car in my opinion is almost mandatory (the frequency preference depends on the state where you live), being Italian I have both the CB (which is used on the move) that at least a couple of prm446 portables (let's say the free European equivalent of frs gmrs) to have a radio for me and one for those coming in convoy or for the spotters who come down and tell me where to put the tires or when to pull with the winch. I conclude by saying that I am also a radio amateur but not a snob, radios are used to unite and communicate, even having fun but not to divide or act like clowns

[@BaptismOverland]

Wow that last line!! Phew! That is so true

[@alberta1860]

Cool 👍

[@chrisridebike8]

Good info. Sounds like if you have a set of older GXTs, just run them until they die or you upgrade. No real need to swap to the newer GXTs. I keep 3 GXTs in my rig to hand for the same reasons as you, so people don’t need the baller GXT67 Pro when I give them a radio.

[@BaptismOverland]

Agreed

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

It's a pity you freedom guys don't get the Aussie made GME XRS radios, these are an amazing product.

[@BaptismOverland]

I heard. GME is the way to go.

[@leewang6686]

$149.99 with tax and shipping about $176.50

[@HorrorFXDesigns]

How many miles can these radios effectively communicate with each other in the city with tall buildings radio to radio?

[@BaptismOverland]

It's all about line of sight. Without it you're not gonna get much no matter what radio you use. So that'll depend on where each of you are. If you're both on the ground, probably very little. But if you're both on the roof top of skyscrapers you could be on opposite sides of town and have no problems

[@tenkarausa5294]

Whats the best handheld for vhf for a boat in the ocean

[@BaptismOverland]

Wish I could tell you. I'm not out in the ocean. BUT I'm assuming you'd have better line of sight there. You won't be able to use repeaters though but boat to boat you should be able to speak up to whatever range the walkies advertise as you won't have trees and such blocking. But the other guy has to be on GMRS too

[@cara2283]

First time watching your video. Never owned a radio but they seem interesting. Might consider buying one for emergencies. Thank you for sharing the love and wisdom. I hope your son is doing better.

[@deereman45ful]

I like to say opinions are like a$$holes everybody has one! Like your videos I hope to see you on the Trails one day.

[@BaptismOverland]

And some are too tight 😂

[@kurtp5379]

What makes the GXT 3000 better than the GXT 1000?

[@BaptismOverland]

Longer run time and USB-C charging. But the 1000 is still really good!

[@jeepinbanditrider]

Instead of making a universal dock...............BUILD THEM WITH USB RECHARGING!!!! The fact MIDLAND continues to not include this feature is baffling. They included it in a few FRS radios in the T Series. The T51, 61 and 71 all had micro USB recharging. It's not USB-C but still most have micro USB lying around. Hell, you can get USB-C batteries for Baofengs now days. There's zero excuse for MIDLAND to do this other than being lazy or trying to fleece people for more money. I don't get specific to most brands other than being generally against MIDLAND, even after owning some and still having one of their small CB units around. But they have the power of the marketing dollar in their pocket and people who continue to push them when other, better, lower cost options exist, will do a disservice to those who follow them. As far as compliance. There are plenty of non MIDLAND overseas radios (even MIDLANDs come from overseas) that are PART95 certified so they're as compliant as any other PART 95 radio.

[@BaptismOverland]

I agree. I hope at some point they just make it all USB C and call it a day. Maybe a dock for organization but not have it reliant on the shape. Maybe a dock to slip the clip onto and then you route the usb cable through it Damn...maybe I'll DIY one

[@TheYodoc]

Your video was OK until it got to the lengthy lecture about the negative comments you get. Why bother to even mention it? It would seem to me that giving that sort of viewer any notice at all will just encourage more of that sort of behavior. I hope your son has fully recovered from his pneumonia.

[@BaptismOverland]

Thanks for the input. Honestly this video was supposed to be less review of the product and more addressing the video prior. So I filmed it in a way where people can either watch the whole thing or just the review parts or, hey, even the venting parts.