Midland T71VP3
Midland
License-free FRS pair with 36 channels and weather alerts on rechargeable packs or AA cells.
Midland T71VP3 costs $99.99 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 FRS radios with 22 standard channels plus 14 extras and 121 privacy codes. Weather alerts and weather scan are on board. Each takes a 1,000 mAh rechargeable pack or three AA cells and a desktop charger comes along.
- License-free FRS radio with 36 channels (22 + 14 extra) and 121 privacy codes
- Xtreme Range claim up to 38 miles
- Weather Alert Radio with Weather Scan
- Hi/Lo power settings, 9-level eVOX hands-free, silent operation
- Two 1000 mAh rechargeable packs, desktop charger and micro-USB cable included
Pros and cons of the Midland T71VP3
Pros
- No license needed on the FRS service.
- Nine-level eVOX lets you talk hands-free.
- Runs on the included packs or on AA cells when the packs run flat.
Cons
- Midland does not state a water resistance rating.
- Charging uses micro-USB and the number of NOAA channels is not stated.
Specs
- Radio service
- FRS
- License neededFCC license for GMRS transmit
- No
- Channels
- 36
- Rangemaker's claim, ideal conditions
- 38 miles
- NOAA alertsounds an alarm for a warning
- Yes
- Waterproofing
- water resistant (no rating stated)
- Battery type
- rechargeable battery packs (or 3x AA)
- Battery
- 1,000 mAh
- Radios in the box
- 2
Why it scores 8.3
8.3/10
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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