Midland makes the two-way radios and weather alert radios RVers rely on when the cell signal drops: GMRS radios for keeping a caravan in touch, license-free FRS walkie talkies for backing into a site, and hand-crank emergency radios that bring in NOAA weather alerts when the power is out.
Weather and emergency radios: the E+READY ER310, our best-selling Midland radio, and the lower-cost ER40 with a backlit LCD. Both are hand-crank weather alert radios that keep severe-weather warnings coming off-grid.
GMRS two-way radios: the GXT1000VP4 2-pack, with 50 channels, NOAA weather alerts, eVOX hands-free talk, rechargeable batteries, a desktop charger and headsets. GMRS needs an FCC license.
FRS walkie talkies: the T51VP3 X-Talker 2-pack in orange, with 22 FRS channels and privacy codes. No license needed.
Midland orders ship from our warehouse in Upland, California.
Which Midland radio do you need?
| Model |
Type |
License |
Best for |
| ER310 |
Hand-crank weather alert radio |
None (receive only) |
Storm alerts at camp and power outages |
| ER40 |
Hand-crank weather alert radio with backlit LCD |
None (receive only) |
A second radio or a lower-cost kit |
| GXT1000VP4 |
GMRS two-way radio, 2-pack |
FCC GMRS license |
Caravans, convoys and overlanding |
| T51VP3 X-Talker |
FRS walkie talkie, 2-pack |
None |
Backing in and campground use |
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Midland FAQ
Do I need a license for a Midland radio?
Only for GMRS models like the GXT1000VP4. The FCC license costs $35, lasts 10 years, has no exam and covers your immediate family. The T51VP3 is an FRS radio and needs no license, and the ER310 and ER40 only receive, so they need none either. See our GMRS license guide.
Which Midland radio is best for an RV caravan?
A GMRS radio such as the GXT1000VP4, one in each rig, on a shared channel and privacy code. Anyone without a license can join on FRS radios like the T51VP3. Our caravan radio guide covers channel plans and call-outs.
Can the Midland GMRS and FRS radios talk to each other?
Yes. FRS and GMRS share 22 channels, so set both radios to the same channel and privacy code.
ER310 or ER40?
Both are hand-crank weather alert radios. The ER310 is our most popular, with the bigger battery and an AA backup; the ER40 is the lower-cost option with a backlit LCD. See Midland ER310 vs ER40 for the full comparison.
Where do Midland orders ship from?
From our warehouse in Upland, California.
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