In my series of hand-crank/dynamo radio, here’s a new addition. The Midland XT511 Base Camp.
The XT511 is similar to the earlier ER102, but now contains a FRS/GMRS radio.
Some features:
Runs on 4 AA batteries or the OPTIONAL NiMH battery pack. You’d think that would come included. It doesn’t look like you can charge the AA batteries. A 2 pack of the battery packs are only $19.99 tho. It has a microphone/speaker jack, but it’s not clear it this unit comes with a microphone.
This radio will be released on 15 June 2007, waiting for FCC clearance which it just received today.
A reference link of the product on Amazon (MSRP: $79.99).
Midland XT511 Dynamo 22-Channel GMRS Emergency Crank Radio
This item may not be available anytime soon, please check your dealers for availability. (See comments below!)
August 22, 2007 at 10:31 am
the list of online vendors
has greatly dwindled
from about 53 2 weeks ago
to about 35 now.
most likely, it’s not going
on sale in thye near future.
please check dealers
later; when item is listed for direct sale,instead of the pre-order gmmick.Thank You!
August 22, 2007 at 1:57 pm
I modified the post a little.
So anyone interested, pleas consider the link (Amazon) as a reference, and see your dealers for availability.