Midland T290VP4
Midland
GMRS pair with 36 channels and NOAA alerts that ships with headsets and a desktop charger.
Midland T290VP4 costs $109.99 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 GMRS radios with 22 channels plus 14 preset privacy-code channels. NOAA weather scan and alert are on board along with three power levels. The box holds NiMH packs along with a desktop charger and headsets.
- 22 GMRS channels plus 14 pre-programmed privacy-code channels, 121 privacy codes
- Xtreme Range claim up to 40 miles
- NOAA Weather Scan + Alert
- High/Medium/Low power, 9-level eVOX, channel scan, silent operation
- Includes desktop charger, NiMH packs, AC adapter and headsets
Pros and cons of the Midland T290VP4
Pros
- Headsets and a desktop charger are included.
- Three power levels and nine-level eVOX cover hands-free use.
- Midland claims up to 40 miles under its Xtreme Range label.
Cons
- The 700 mAh pack is small next to the others here.
- Midland states no transmit wattage and no water resistance rating.
Specs
- Radio service
- GMRS
- License neededFCC license for GMRS transmit
- Yes
- Channels
- 36
- Rangemaker's claim, ideal conditions
- 40 miles
- NOAA alertsounds an alarm for a warning
- Yes
- Waterproofing
- water resistant (no rating stated)
- Battery type
- 6.0V NiMH rechargeable pack (BATT5RX)
- Battery
- 700 mAh
- Radios in the box
- 2
Why it scores 6.9
6.9/10
Shortlist score. How it is calculated
Emergency features
- NOAA weather alert
- Rechargeable batteries
- Waterproof rating
- Transmit power of 2 W or more
- 22 channels or more
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