Midland XT511 Base Camp Dynamo GMRS/Weather Radio

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In my series of hand-crank/dynamo radio, here’s a new addition. The Midland XT511 Base Camp.
Midland XT511 Base Camp
The XT511 is similar to the earlier ER102, but now contains a FRS/GMRS radio.

Some features:

  • 22 Channels (FRS/GMRS)
  • 121 Privacy Code (38 CTCSS/83 DCS)
  • AM/FM Receiver
  • Weather Alert
  • LED flashlight
  • (Alarm) Clock
  • USB Charging jack (Mobile Phone)

    • 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!)

    2 thoughts on “Midland XT511 Base Camp Dynamo GMRS/Weather Radio”

    1. 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!

    2. I modified the post a little.
      So anyone interested, pleas consider the link (Amazon) as a reference, and see your dealers for availability.

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