Midland 75-507 FRS 2-Way Radio

Amazon.com Review
This tiny, inexpensive two-way radio packs just enough features for the casual user to make it a terrific deal. With 14 channels, a scan feature, and voice-activation (Vox) capability, you'll find plenty of features and free frequencies for limitless air time.

Compact and lightweight, the 75-507 can fit into a pocket or purse easily and discreetly. We found that it fit comfortably in one hand, with a Push to Talk button conveniently located on the left side of the radio. We only noted one annoyance: after several seconds, the LED indicating the channel goes to black, even though the radio is still operating. Although this feature is designed to conserve power, we wished there was some display or light indicating whether the radio is on or off.

We put Midland's claim of a two-mile range to test in the busy streets of Seattle. One operator was in a car and the other in a tall building--two obstructions that can seriously limit range. We expected a dramatically stunted performance, but the 75-507 held up admirably. The reception began to fade at about 1.2 miles, and we lost transmission altogether near 1.4 miles. Not bad for a city packed with possible interference.

We also appreciated the radio's Roger Beep, which sounds after each transmission. Midland has made this feature optional, though, and if you don't want to hear the Roger Beep, you can easily turn it off.

You'll be surprised at how well this little radio performs, putting it on par with more pricey units with similar features. If you don't need extras like subchannels and waterproofing and don't mind its lack of sex appeal, the Midland 75-507 is a nice choice for the weekend user.

Pros:

Small and lightweight
Decent range
Scan feature for monitoring frequencies
Roger Beep tone confirmation

Cons:

LED indicator disappears after several seconds

Product Description:
Clear, crisp communication is easy, with the Midland SpeakEasy Micro II, a 14-channel two-way FRS radio. It features UHF operation and FM audio, dual-level voice activation (VOX), full power for extra-long range, and new "Stealth Squelch" that helps eliminate the annoying popping noise at the beginning and the end of transmissions. Use it around the home, farm, workplace, or for hunting, fishing and camping. Micro II requires no license, and is so easy to use - just select one of 14 channels and press the Push-to-talk button, or switch on VOX for "hands-free" use. The bright LED indicator lets you know at a glance which channel you're on, and the call button alerts other units. With state-of-the-industry surface mount technology (SMT) circuitry, Micro II should give years of trouble-free use. The TX/batt light indicates transmissions and warns of low battery power, and dual watch allows you to monitor 2 channels automatically. Scan feature lets you monitor all channels. Call button allows you to page others in your group. Only Midland packs all these features, ultra compact design and more into a value-priced radio. Keep in touch without paying too much with the SpeakEasy Micro II.

Midland 75-507 FRS 2-Way Radio

Average customer rating:

Keeping in touch
why not offer all the parts?
Great for a week, aweful for a lifetime
Great Value!
Not happy..yet.

Midland 75-507 FRS 2-Way Radio

Manufacturer: Midland
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Product Features:

14-channels with scanning
Dual watch automatically monitors 2 channels
LED display
Push To Talk or VOX transmit control
Power Save circuit

ASIN: B00000K390

Product Description

Clear, crisp communication is easy, with the Midland SpeakEasy Micro II, a 14-channel two-way FRS radio. It features UHF operation and FM audio, dual-level voice activation (VOX), full power for extra-long range, and new "Stealth Squelch" that helps eliminate the annoying popping noise at the beginning and the end of transmissions. Use it around the home, farm, workplace, or for hunting, fishing and camping. Micro II requires no license, and is so easy to use - just select one of 14 channels and press the Push-to-talk button, or switch on VOX for "hands-free" use. The bright LED indicator lets you know at a glance which channel you're on, and the call button alerts other units. With state-of-the-industry surface mount technology (SMT) circuitry, Micro II should give years of trouble-free use. The TX/batt light indicates transmissions and warns of low battery power, and dual watch allows you to monitor 2 channels automatically. Scan feature lets you monitor all channels. Call button allows you to page others in your group. Only Midland packs all these features, ultra compact design and more into a value-priced radio. Keep in touch without paying too much with the SpeakEasy Micro II.

Amazon.com Review

This tiny, inexpensive two-way radio packs just enough features for the casual user to make it a terrific deal. With 14 channels, a scan feature, and voice-activation (Vox) capability, you'll find plenty of features and free frequencies for limitless air time.

Pros:

Small and lightweight
Decent range
Scan feature for monitoring frequencies
Roger Beep tone confirmation

Cons:

LED indicator disappears after several seconds

Customer Reviews:

Keeping in touch.......2001-12-11

We really enjoy having 2 of these. They have good clear sound and have come in handy alot of times. Especially when we are traveling or fishing. And when we are following each other on the highway it is alot cheaper to use these then our cell phones.

why not offer all the parts?.......2000-11-16

I ordered 2 of your FRS radios and the ear bud remote microphones. I did get all I ordered BUT your advertising to me, is misleading . I cannot use the remote earbud microphones. Why? Because they require an adapter Midland part number 22-001 Why wasen't this mentioned in your original write up? I tried to identify the part number from midland and it is not listed. So the ear bud microphones are usless. I expected that they should be Plug and Play as the advertisement implied. Where can I find such and animal?

Great for a week, aweful for a lifetime.......2000-10-07

The Midland 75-507 14-Channel FRS with Hands-Free Radio VOX Radio looks really good at first glance and it works really well around the house when you test it out, but when you bring it in the woods or on the ski slopes, that one-mile range turns into a two foot range. We used them for a while on car rides until they stopped working. Then we took them to the slopes, but half-way up the chairlift we wouldn't be able to communicate. Then others around us would be on the same chanell and you would hear everything they said. Now, 1 year after buying them, when you turn them on, all you get it static, the VOX doesn't work, and sometimes, when you turn it on it just blinks at the same chanell and you can't talk to anyone. If you want to get one, I reccommend the Motorola TalkAbouts. I've had them for a while and they are MUCH better.

Great Value!.......2000-09-15

We bought two of these to use during our summer vacation. We caravaned from the SF Bay Area to Central Oregon with another family who had a pair of Motorola's. One channel was for the adults, and one for the kids. We could hear each other clearly even when we lost sight of each other on the road.

I would say that the range is 1 - 1.5 miles, not two (maybe 2 miles in the Bonneville Salt Flats ;{p}.

Ours work well (I read that a few customers received non-working radios). They appear to be well made, and fit comforatably in the hands of adults and children alike. I plan to use the headset jack for skiing this winter.

The only reason to pay more for a Motorola radio is if you want the 38 sub-channels for less interference and greater privacy.

Not happy..yet........2000-09-01

After reading the reviews this seemed like a good purchase, except for people saying that either they did not work when they arrived, or they died soon after. I ordered two, and when they arrived, one did not work. I have sent it back and we will see how long it takes to replace and if the new one works.

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