Midland GXT3000VP4
Midland
Repeater-capable GMRS pair with NOAA alerts that also runs on three AA cells.
Midland GXT3000VP4 costs $169.99 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
A pair of GMRS handhelds with 50 channels and 8 repeater channels. Each one runs on an 1,800 mAh Li-ion pack or three AA cells. Midland's page claims up to 27 hours per charge and its spec sheet says 18 hours.
- Repeater capable with 8 repeater-capable GMRS channels
- 50 GMRS channels, 142 privacy codes, group mode
- 1800 mAh Li-ion battery, 4-hour USB-C recharge, up to 27 hours battery life (product page)
- NOAA Weather Radio with scan and alert technology
- JIS4 water resistant, LED flashlight, high/medium/low power, 9-level VOX, SOS siren
Pros and cons of the Midland GXT3000VP4
Pros
- Eight repeater channels extend the reach when a local repeater is nearby.
- NOAA weather radio with scan and alert covers 10 weather channels.
- The pack takes three AA cells as a backup when the Li-ion runs flat.
Cons
- Water resistance is rated JIS4 rather than an IP rating like many radios here.
- Midland states no transmit wattage and gives no range claim in miles.
Specs
- Radio service
- GMRS
- License neededFCC license for GMRS transmit
- Yes
- Channels
- 50
- NOAA alertsounds an alarm for a warning
- Yes
- Waterproofing
- JIS4
- Battery type
- 3.8V Li-ion pack (or 3x AA)
- Repeater capable
- Yes
- Battery
- 1,800 mAh
- Battery lifemaker's claim
- 27 hours
- Radios in the box
- 2
Why it scores 7.1
7.1/10
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Emergency features
- NOAA weather alert
- Rechargeable batteries
- Waterproof rating
- Transmit power of 2 W or more
- 22 channels or more
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