Midland AVP17
Midland
Pair of genuine Midland 6-volt NiMH packs for GXT1000-series, T290-series and XT511 radios.
Midland AVP17 costs $19.99 in Midland's own US store, checked on October 2, 2026.
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Price in the maker's own store, checked October 2, 2026. Amazon prices change often, so we link without a price.
What you get
Two genuine Midland 6-volt NiMH packs for the GXT series, T290 series and XT511 Base Camp. Each pack slots into the radio in place of the original. A charged spare pair keeps a handheld running when there is no outlet to recharge from.
- Pair of 6-volt NiMH rechargeable battery packs
- Fits Midland GXT series (GXT1000, GXT1030, GXT1050), T290, T295, T299 and the XT511 Base Camp
- Genuine Midland replacement packs
Pros and cons of the Midland AVP17
Pros
- Fits a long list of Midland radios from the GXT1000 up to the XT511 Base Camp.
- Genuine Midland packs rather than third-party cells.
- Two packs in the box so both radios of a pair get fresh batteries.
Cons
- Midland lists no mAh rating so runtime per charge is hard to compare.
- Does not fit the newer GXT radio generation that uses a different pack.
Specs
- Works with
- GXT1000VP4, GXT1000X3VP4, GXT1000AZ, GXT1030VP4, GXT1050VP4, T290VP4, T295VP4, T299VP4, XT511
Why it scores 7.0
7.0/10
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Emergency features
- Works with common radios or phones
- Solar or crank charging
- Capacity listed by the maker
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