Midland XT511 Base Camp Dynamo GMRS/Weather Radio

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:

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

FCC-ID: MMAXT511