I live in santiago, Chile and brought my radios with me hear without the instructions. Im sooooo glad you decided to do your video. I havent seen anyone else do this. I feel so much better. More confident. thank you for helpin folks like us out hear clueless

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Thank you for taking the time to make and share this video!!! I recently got mine and was having some trouble figuring them out !!! This video is exactly what I needed !!! Thank you again ...

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

Thank you for the video seriously this is my first ever radio I’ve owned and reading the manual was like a foreign language.

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching glad it helped

@boonesamuel1935

3 жыл бұрын

A trick : you can watch movies on flixzone. Been using it for watching lots of of movies these days.

@zaydenlennox7310

3 жыл бұрын

@Boone Samuel yup, been using flixzone for since november myself =)

@ashdoglsu

2 жыл бұрын

@@zaydenlennox7310 BS

@ashdoglsu

2 жыл бұрын

@@boonesamuel1935 BS

What an excellent video! Thank you for taking the time to do this and for sharing it. I haven’t seen a better overview/review video on any subject. Great job.

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Absolutely great video!...you just saved my stress level, I could not turn the weather alert off. I'm good to go now:)

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

Thank you, Excellent class! Just joined a rock hounding 4 Wheel Club so now I'm the tailgunner.

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

2 жыл бұрын

GMRS are great radios

Got these radios for an upcoming trip with the lady. Yesterday we each took them to our separate places of work to test the range and somehow were in a setting where we could see the TX or RX indication if the other person was pressing the talk button, but nothing came through (volume maxed). Did a factory reset and out both radios on a private channel thanks to your video. Thanks Nate. Subbed.

@donalderickson-si8ww

3 ай бұрын

youn have a 2 mile range only

Thank man I've owned these for sometime now and had no idea there was that many options appreciate the video

Huge help. Got mine all set up. Thanks

Thank you so much, you have just made my life easier. Thank you for taking the time to explain everything in great detail! 😊

Very comprehensive video thank you so much! 🙏🏻😎

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks,

Thanks for making this video. I found it helpful.

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Awesome presentation Rob. Very informative, I own this brand and was looking for info on how to properly utilize them. Once again thank you for taking the time to explain it s features and usage.

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

2 жыл бұрын

thanks glad I was able to help you

Thanks for the video now I understand a lot better my radio

Great video! very in-depth!!

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

This video is super helpful

Great video. Thanks so much.

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks,

Thank you! The voice command got turned on by my coworkers and it was driving me crazy. This video saved me lol. My coworkers ordered more because they thought they were broken 🤦🏾‍♀️

@donalderickson-si8ww

Ай бұрын

you better put in a securty code so the kid's won't chime in on your channel

Pretty nice explanation, greetings from Mexico ✌️

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks!

Very good information, thanks!

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great info! Thanks!

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks I just got a walkie talkie for Christmas yesterday

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

2 жыл бұрын

glad it helped

Great review . Thanks

Great video.

This was a great video for these two-way radio. My company just bought some and they want ME to explain how to use them, ME? I never use one before in my life. Wish me luck.

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! good luck, the directions seam difficult but once you start playing with them its easy, just use the normal channels and not the privacy ones if you can and then lock the unit so people don't easily change settings

@RKingis

2 жыл бұрын

If you set a code for your group, you all should hear a lot less from those not in your company.

@donalderickson-si8ww

3 ай бұрын

read the book and fallow the diagrams as too what button does good luck

Awesome info !

This is a great video. You really love what you do.

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you more videos will be coming soon

Awesome overview!

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

These radios are pretty popular foreclosed communication in my local area there is a dentist office that uses them where are the dentists in the hygienists and dental assistants can all communicate from one room to the other without having to go search for whoever they want to in some cases that means leaving the patient for a while just to go talk to somebody this way a hygienist can be working on a patient and still be in communication with everyone else.

These radios are great

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

3 жыл бұрын

I love them

Thank you!

Thanks for posting this video. The weather alert information was very helpful.

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I'd love my radio for work,Midland excellent. I have the GXT 1000 important note nothing said much about the batteries,Mine charges also will take 5 alkaline aa: Important In case I don't have time to charge.. excellent DC charger,thank you informative video...🙋‍♂️👍

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for that info, I did not know that 5 AA batteries fit and work

@patrickelamm2890

3 жыл бұрын

@@ExpeditionTeamOverland I didn't wanna buy these radios at 1st, then I found out they take Alkaline double AA, As soon as I got home with the radios I tried them out and sure enough, I was ecstatic, just in case you don't have time to charge.thank you for your reply back take care good video...

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I didn’t know that, good to know

@donalderickson-si8ww

Ай бұрын

after using them for the day put them in the charger over night when the batteries afr charged the light will change color to green from red.

10:31 Thanks for that I was having trouble with that

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

2 жыл бұрын

glad to help

Great video explaining so much. I get how privacy mode works, they should have called it, “selective hearing mode”. However I was hoping to see how to set them, I think they need to be side by side to set the code. I bought two sets and I am hoping to set all 4 to the same privacy code. One will go to my mother-in-law who lives 25 miles away. We might need to get her a stronger base unit. We have a bunch of relatives who live about this distance away. I am also trying to get my closest friends to get the Midland XTalkers and test them at various distances. It sounds like Channel 36 might be a good choice since we could isolate to only Midland radios. I have a HAM license and radio but i doubt my relatives and friends would want to cram like I did to get my license which I spent a Saturday doing years ago.

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

Жыл бұрын

go to my website and email me I have some better ideas for you

@RKingis

Жыл бұрын

If you get a GMRS license, your family is covered under your license. Midland's "extra" channels after 22, are actually FRS channels with fixed talk codes. Radioreference has a chart with the channel info.

@donalderickson-si8ww

Ай бұрын

family service radios in jenerail all operate at a mile in town you may need to help them set up the G M R S radio since your a ham then it's one license per household

Thankyou sir

I have to give you huge props for this video! I bought these a year ago and have never had time to learn how to use them. Of course, it’s the night before a major weather event in Southern California, hurricane Hillary, and your tutorial brought me up to speed very quickly! I’m super stoked about the weather alert, and I am sharing my set with my neighbor. I am the party with the charging station so I will be getting that weather alert and notifying my neighbor, correct? Or do both of our devices get that alert? Anyhow, thank you so much, you really helped me and have lessened my anxiety about the coming storm.

@Save-A-DogAps

6 ай бұрын

Me too

@donalderickson-si8ww

Ай бұрын

the weather alert you get is recorded and up dated each hour but alerts will com in over the recording this will help you to understand better

Hi I wish you would take it in time to explain how to adjust the volume That's the problem I'm having that I tried to do it according to the manual but I can't adjust the volume up or down could set somebody explain how this is done? Thank you

I got ones for a sick family member, and the radio turns off by itself after being on for a while, like an auto turn off feature that I can't seem to turn off.

You Mentioned 'Monitor and Scan' mode. From what i understand, you said monitor mode is for listening to hear what channels are being use and the radio channels continually scan. The monitor channel you said is for listening to hear who's on? I noticed in the monitor mode the squelch is off (probably to hear far away and faint broadcasts) and my question is related to you saying you CAN'T transmit in the monitor mode; yet I can on the Midland T70. So I am wondering did I totally misunderstand what monitor is? Would you please clarify that? Oh and your video was amazing. I have learned so much. thank you

What channel is everyone using I can’t hear anything at anytime on my gxt1000 and waiting on my 67 pro and mxt500 There’s more chatter on fb did I make a mistake going gmrs instead of ham

VOX means 'Voice Operated Transmit' Microphone is sensitive all the time, and the transmitter is turned on when the 'mic sensitivity trigger-point' is exceeded. Set the VOX level higher to not transmit when mumbling, just when Speaking to be Heard.

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks,

I used water proof walkie talkie at water park different brand but I was in lazy River and my kid going on water slide keep in contact and did have to worry about destroying phones .

Thanks for sharing! I would like to comment that I use the VOX when I'm driving on Karting training. I cannot push the button to speak. I don't know if it is a usual application for this equipment, but it works.

@donalderickson-si8ww

3 ай бұрын

you need to stay in a 2 mile range

Nice video

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Thank you so much for this video. I need a quick clarification A bought the same radio however i can't get my radios to switch to "HI" power to get maximum range. Can you please help us?

@donalderickson-si8ww

3 ай бұрын

you need to set the radio too a tower then you need your license no test just a 35.00 payment to the FCC and you can do it over the phone as I did paper came three days later

@donalderickson-si8ww

Ай бұрын

then you are allowed to use the G M R S radio service

thanks you so much. use the vox mode for the kitched job.

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

They work now, I was super frustrated until I watched this. The manual? Totally laughing because I have no clue where I put it. It's here, but...

Thanx

hey i have one of these radios it came out a few years ago or thats atleast when i was given it is it possible for me to use this with other radio brands at a airsoft game?

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

3 жыл бұрын

yes all GMRS/FRS radios are on the same frequencies

@donalderickson-si8ww

Ай бұрын

the only thing that changes is the outside case the inside guts are the same

THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMTION ON MY MIDLAND X TALKER I LEARNED ALOT OF COOL FEATURES. How can I use the radio when traveling in a noise Utv so the person next to me can hear me with a helmet on???

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

2 жыл бұрын

fore th e hand heads they have ear piece's

I have a EX-30 radio, can you tell me how to adjust the volume? Mine doesn’t have the knob on top of the unit!

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure what radio you have, EX-30 is that a midland radio?

@RKingis

2 жыл бұрын

Usually, without a knob, just press the up/down button at the main screen.

On the T51A model how do you set the hi power because the manual doesn't say how to set it up just tell you be sure to set your radio to use Hi power in the T50 manual. who wrote the manual Microsoft lol.

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

Жыл бұрын

yeah these manuals were to very clear, that's why I made the video

@peterparkerakaspider-manth2977

Жыл бұрын

@@ExpeditionTeamOverland these radio sucks they won't even go half an mile in line of sight. I took them back and got the next model with 2 watts much better radios.

I have midland gxt 1000 model. Can I program 446 pmr to this radio? Thank you

@NatsumeKonno

10 ай бұрын

Depends on the software. But retevis is the best for unlocking if you dont want a baofang. I have turned FRS radios to use Ham frequency and reapeaters with offsets. You guessed it you can do PMR 446 set it to low to have 0.5watts. But the most on 2watts frs 5watts gmrs. I think PMR 446 is 0.5watts legally.

What would your settings be for a farm? We have the x talker 71 I believe. Just having issues when we get more then a few miles away from each other. I see other people use these same radios.

@donalderickson-si8ww

Ай бұрын

you have a 2 mile range and your circle has to over lap the other radio to work

Prepping for off grid living thanks

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

Жыл бұрын

glad to help

How do I get WI mode on and off

I'm moving cross country in the summer. 5 cars in the convoy, can I have multiple radios on same frequency?

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

3 жыл бұрын

any radio can have unlimited amount of people on the same frequency/channel, radios are not like phones, when 2 people key the mic at the same time, it blocks the frequency and no one can hear anything

@donalderickson-si8ww

Ай бұрын

allso stay with in a half mile apart to talk to each other as the steal in the car will interfear with the signel paterion

We got em for the farm

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

Жыл бұрын

glad that they help you out

Ok, ignorant question: I'm not getting very good distance from these. Are there certain channels that get better range? Or is there a better way to increase it?

@LeisureTimeLarry

11 ай бұрын

Switching channels will really only help when others are using the channel you are on. Ways to try to get better range/reception are: 1) Upgrade batteries. Ditch the rechargeable pack if it came with it. Using alkaline batteries can help. Better batteries can yield better results, i.e. using Energizer MAX or Lithium batteries, Duracell Power Boost, etc. 2) Hold the radios so the antennas are straight up and down. 3) Line of sight is best. 4) Vehicles tend to cause interference and limit the range to about 1/2 mile. 5) Avoid obstacles as much as possible: buildings, trees, hills, etc. Good luck!

@NatsumeKonno

10 ай бұрын

In the US channel 1-7 is 5watts max. 8-14 is 0.5watts. 15-22 is 50watts. If you are using a bubble wrap or FRS license free then 2 watts is the most you can get. Keep in mind 7-14 is always 0.5watts.

what's the life expectancy, or is it ok, to leave it turned on and sitting on the charger.. is that bad for the radio/battery, or is it designed to do so, and how long will it reasonably last like that?

@donalderickson-si8ww

Ай бұрын

I turn my radios off and then charge them over night I also carry back up charged battery's with me for extra when I work an event that may last all day.

Sorry, I'm still a little confused how to set a privacy channel so me and another person can talk without someone listening in.

Oye, como agarra interferencia en el radio del tiempo manteniendo el boton wx. Pero habla en ingles.

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

3 жыл бұрын

you can contact midland for that issue

Still looking for Midland to produce a GMRS handheld that is repeater capable.

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Midland is coming up with new products, keep watching

@RKingis

2 жыл бұрын

Check out the Radiodity GM30.

can we use in the 27Mhw with the car stations CB??

@donalderickson-si8ww

Ай бұрын

C B radio is totally different radio band and will not work with family service radios

Help, husband bedridden and I got them to be able to go outside. We paid $100. and never could get them to work! Went back to sports academy and nobody knew what to do. I did charge them but they never worked? Hopefully this post will help me!! I am chained to my husband. Please pray I can figure it out!!!

@donalderickson-si8ww

Ай бұрын

get the radios charged over night place them side by side use the channel selector and pick a channel for both then add a privecy code if you want the numbers should match each other know the radios will work together try them out and be at least one room apart

@Wuzisname

Ай бұрын

@@donalderickson-si8ww are they not powering on? I know this next question might seem to be insulting but that is not my intent. Are the batteries Installed and installed correctly?

it's possibile to disactivate TOT function?

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

2 жыл бұрын

not sure, will look into this

@RKingis

Жыл бұрын

No.

Assembling XT removing clip and putting batteries in???

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

2 жыл бұрын

not sure what you mean, sorry

Why cant other brands radios hear me? I just got a pair of this but my coworkers cant hear me only i can.

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

2 жыл бұрын

contact Midland customer service they will be able to help you, Ive used other company radios, Motorola, with no issues

@RKingis

Жыл бұрын

Are you sure you're all on FRS? And are you on the same channel, and code?

Is there a way u can make a private call with a friend that’s 1.2 miles away like just a radio with both of us

@riverradioclub8478

2 жыл бұрын

You can have YOUR RADIO only turn on when it hears the correct privacy code it is programmed for. If anyone else is monitoring the channel, with No Privacy Code turned on, then they will hear what Everybody is saying. A PL/DCS Code works to Turn On Selected Radios. Try using Low Power first, that is easier. Privacy? You'll need a Cell Phone.

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks,

I need help turning off vox

How do you get to 73?

Hip do I get rid off the flashing weather icon?? ☔️

@AustinH7

4 ай бұрын

Push the PTT (speak) button

@thinkinsidetheboxsquarecir3303

4 ай бұрын

Okay thanks !!!

How do you turn off vox mode?

@Wuzisname

Ай бұрын

Did you eventually figure out how to turn VOX off? Hit menu button 4 times, then the up arrow until you see OF , then key the mic. All done

I need something where I can secretly talk to my significant other when we are shooting wedding photography together...mic/ headphone ear piece..whats your best advice..I don't want to have to pick it up and push a button to talk back and forth as im constantly shooting pictures and wouldn't have time to drop the camera to push a button to talk..or is there anything I can go wireless/bluetooth with with law mic and small ear piece?

@davidbrock4104

2 жыл бұрын

Most radios have what is called a "vox" setting. It allows hands free comms, just look through your radios owners manual for it. Nothing is private using ordinary two way radios unless you apply for a business license from the FCC. Businesses are allowed to use radios capable of encrypted radio transmissions.

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

2 жыл бұрын

yes look at the accessories on the midland website, they have the super cool Secret Service looking ear piece

@RKingis

2 жыл бұрын

There are some good, concealed headsets, and make sure to setup VOX on your radios, and use codes on any channels you use, so you won't hear others on the channel.

Radio signal propagation in this frequency range (line of sight), on flat ground with NO obstructions would get about 7 miles radio to radio due to the curvature of the Earth. Throw in obstructions (trees, houses, buildings, cars etc) and the range decreases significantly, and I do mean SIGNIFICANTLY. Mountain top to mountaintop with no obstructions MIGHT get the full distance, but even then, I doubt it. I wish manufacturers would stop using the transmission distance as the barometer for sales. It is misleading to the uninformed consumer, and that is what they are relying on.

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@heuristicnepenthean7727

2 жыл бұрын

the shit's flat

You are just like someone I know. You push this button, no wait, you push this one ok now you push this one no wait this on, no that's not it, this one there now you push this one no wait that's wrong.

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

2 жыл бұрын

yeah sorry, I am a professional pilot and used to talking on those radios, whets GMRS and a privacy tone, I need to pause

Good Stuff!!! Thx...

I wish there was an LED that indicates charging

Hands free for kayaking

@NatsumeKonno

10 ай бұрын

Most vox settings sucks. Best to just have a push to talk ring or wrist band.

13:50 that's my problem with these radios too many functions and too few buttons you would need the owners manual with you

Can midland two way radios communicate with other radios like baofeng brand etc.

@riverradioclub8478

2 жыл бұрын

The FRS/GMRS Radios have Pre-Defined Frequencies and Modulation. ( Ch 1 - 22 is Frequency Modulation on Agreed-Upon Frequencies. FRS-1 is the same on a Midland/BaoFeng/Cobra/Collins/ect. It is the TYPE of radio, not the Manufacturer.

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

2 жыл бұрын

yes they all work on the same frequency

Great video. The instructions that came with the radio are really bad.

To bad they don't put out 5 watts like the older ones.

X talker is gmrs also 5w l

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks,

@RKingis

Жыл бұрын

These are 2watts, so they are FRS.

Oh wait so I can’t connect to the CSX trains that pass by

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

2 жыл бұрын

no sorry

and the fee is 35.00 dollars as I have one

Can we here police on it ?

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

3 жыл бұрын

No

He gives some good info. But too much rambling. Sweet simple and to the point next time.

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks,

Español

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

2 жыл бұрын

sorry only English

Ok ok all.that talk about midland this is the third set I brought of walkies an I didn't like none of them.not even this midland they all say so many miles an dont even reach 2 miles wth really what's going on it said 36 miles on midlands an im pissed didn't even make 1.6miles wth

L9

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

3 жыл бұрын

thanks

@Ianisatool

2 жыл бұрын

?

Be Aware that the FCC will be INCREASING The License Fee in 2022, maybe to $70+ ! Get your GMRS now, or wait and Pay More...

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

2 жыл бұрын

I thought they were lowering the price

@RKingis

Жыл бұрын

License as of April is $35, and these radios fall under reclassification of FRS.

Wow dude, you should have scripted what you wanted to say. Talk about wandering around the block to get next door.

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks,

You talk too much. Just explain how it works

All bla-bla bla

Absolutely NOTHING on how to get the earbuds in your head!

@kingscairn

6 ай бұрын

I know, bummer - instructions & no one even brings it up at all - I think you have to go into Group Mode , privacy & ID Mode - things a little to complicated putting it in the NOT ' user friendly ' category

All Talk No instruction

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to disappoint

@Wuzisname

Ай бұрын

what do you mean? I got a ton of instruction. I learned so much.

Just got a set of Midland T71 radios. I'm happy to see I made a wise buying decision. My question: I asked Midland Support if I could leave my radios in the charger while not in use. Surprisingly, they said No. Do you agree with that recommendation? I enjoyed you in depth instructions for setting up these radios. Thanks.

@ExpeditionTeamOverland

Жыл бұрын

I am not an expert on batteries, take their recommendations

@RKingis

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, their chargers usually don't have"trickle charging", so they keep pushing power until you pull them.

1.0 Ok, dude im at 3:00min here and you have repeated yourself as to the differences are watts out and such and you keep saying the same things over and over again here, yet the heading title on this published video says "Instructional Walk Though Radio Programming and use" I see a 28 min rendered content here and at 3 min in I'm still being told that they have colors and same bandwidth in the RX half of the transceiver, as well told that they have different power outputs between the FRS and GMRS which is the case across the spectrum of other manufacturers for the US north American markets, and while that is an expected difference of all hand-held transceivers of this specific arena in consumer transceivers and perhaps this bit of well established information for some individuals out there may not yet possess this commonly held information exactly, that kind of info is not going to elude someone for very long if they are at all buying or looking to buy or just wanting to gain general knowledge of the market and its so with that out of the way I am sure hoping that in the now 25 min remaining that we will get to the actual "operation and programming" part of this instructional video content, and skip or lockout function if available when scanning with the Midland XTalker handheld. Here is crossing my fingers in hopes of some actual relevant content directly related to the ZMidland XTalker handheld. hitting play again. 2.0 OK it talked from one part the front left of the BOAT or Ship, and to the back left was it? I hope that it would work on the right side as well. 3.0 its all line of sight "no trees" means line of sight. 4.0 CB radios or 11 meters are not part of the "Instructional Walk Though Radio Programming and use" of the Midland XTalker. 5.0 Going to low power or high will have zero to do with "hearing the farmer" or not. 6.0 OH MY GAWD!! I JUST CANT ANY LONGER, FOR FUKS SAKE MAN!