MIDLAND 75-822 40 Channel 2 Way Radio
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List Price: $119.99
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Product Description:
Midland is a world leader in wireless two-way and weather/hazard alert radios, with an extensive line of land mobile radios, CB, GMRS and FRS radios, new (license-free) MURS radios, weather-monitor alert radios, itinerant radios and a line of quality antennas and accessories.
Amazon.com Review:
Having a CB radio while traveling can be an invaluable tool for emergencies and for keeping up on road conditions, and the Midland 75-820 40-channel handheld CB is one you should definitely consider. It comes with everything you need to get started in a hurry, including a battery pack for times you want to run the unit on six AA batteries and a cigarette lighter adapter for battery-free operation in your car.
The Midland 75-820's design is ideal, with a push-to-talk button on the side, squelch and volume knobs, and a small LCD screen that displays the current channel, signal strength, and a variety of other useful information. Several buttons on the device can be used for scanning, whether quickly flipping between the emergency channel (9) and the standard highway channel (19) or activating the LCD's backlight. The unit also comes with a short, flexible antenna.
Overall, the 75-820's portability is excellent--comparable to a child's walkie-talkie. Unfortunately, the unit's compactness hampers its usefulness, because the relatively small antenna has a hard time pulling in distant signals. In our tests on local highways and on the interstate, transmissions rarely could be heard from more than half a mile away. However, when we connected the Midland 75-822 to a whip antenna that was several feet long, the range increased considerably. As a result, we recommend investing in a better antenna before using the device in your car, although the radio still works well for communicating with nearby semis when you're trying to find out the source of a traffic jam.
We had better luck using the radio to monitor National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio broadcasts, which we were able to receive from nearly anywhere since Weather Radio stations transmit at much higher power than mobile transmitters. These broadcasts are repeated every few minutes, are updated every few hours, and can help alert travelers to severe weather conditions. It's a nice feature to have on a portable CB and makes the Midland 75-822 a standout choice for travelers who want to be in the know. --T. Byrl Baker
Pros:
Midland is a world leader in wireless two-way and weather/hazard alert radios, with an extensive line of land mobile radios, CB, GMRS and FRS radios, new (license-free) MURS radios, weather-monitor alert radios, itinerant radios and a line of quality antennas and accessories.
Amazon.com Review:
Having a CB radio while traveling can be an invaluable tool for emergencies and for keeping up on road conditions, and the Midland 75-820 40-channel handheld CB is one you should definitely consider. It comes with everything you need to get started in a hurry, including a battery pack for times you want to run the unit on six AA batteries and a cigarette lighter adapter for battery-free operation in your car.
The Midland 75-820's design is ideal, with a push-to-talk button on the side, squelch and volume knobs, and a small LCD screen that displays the current channel, signal strength, and a variety of other useful information. Several buttons on the device can be used for scanning, whether quickly flipping between the emergency channel (9) and the standard highway channel (19) or activating the LCD's backlight. The unit also comes with a short, flexible antenna.
Overall, the 75-820's portability is excellent--comparable to a child's walkie-talkie. Unfortunately, the unit's compactness hampers its usefulness, because the relatively small antenna has a hard time pulling in distant signals. In our tests on local highways and on the interstate, transmissions rarely could be heard from more than half a mile away. However, when we connected the Midland 75-822 to a whip antenna that was several feet long, the range increased considerably. As a result, we recommend investing in a better antenna before using the device in your car, although the radio still works well for communicating with nearby semis when you're trying to find out the source of a traffic jam.
We had better luck using the radio to monitor National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio broadcasts, which we were able to receive from nearly anywhere since Weather Radio stations transmit at much higher power than mobile transmitters. These broadcasts are repeated every few minutes, are updated every few hours, and can help alert travelers to severe weather conditions. It's a nice feature to have on a portable CB and makes the Midland 75-822 a standout choice for travelers who want to be in the know. --T. Byrl Baker
Pros:
- Truly portable
- Car adapter kit included
- Ability to monitor Weather Radio is a nice touch
- Short antenna dramatically cuts down on range
Features:
- 40 CB channels, 10 NOAA channels
- Push-to-talk operation
- Includes cigarette lighter adapter
- Backlit LCD displays channel, signal strength, and more
- Portable, compact design
Accessories:
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- Do not use this in case of an emergency!
Most disappointing. Works, but does not work well. Coverage is minimal and frequencies are hardly used any more by anyone. I bought this for a specific use so it's OK for me, but don't use it on the basis of " safety ". Use your cellular instead.
Rating: - Very nice radio, if only it were waterproof...
This is the second radio of this model that I've owned, both adapted to and mounted on a motorcycle for Bike-to-Bike communication.When matched to a quality antenna, the range is better than I expected, perhaps as much as several miles.This is quite adequate for my needs.The ability to adapt the unit to the motorcycle's intercom system was a critical factor in my selection and this radio is easily adapted using the headset ports.The first radio got soaked in a rainstorm and quit working until ... Read More
Rating: 
- CB Radio
I bought this for my dad. He loves it and uses it on his Harley motorcycle while riding. He did get a longer antenna though, because the short one does not pick up a lot. With this and a longer antenna you should be good to go. He also tested it in the car, so it is good for all types of vehicles. If you ride with other motorcycle guys who have CB Radios, this is a great investment.
Rating: - You get what you pay for.
For $80+ dollars this radio is outstanding.
It does not compare to the $500 ham HT I also own, but then it would
be foolish to expect it to.
Rating: - Excellent for a hand held
I purchased this item to use on trail runs that I do with other 4X4 owners. When standing outside the vehicle and using the hand held setup I got a range of about a mile and a half. The primary way that I use this radio is with a 3' FireStik mounted to a cross member on my roof rack. This set up puts the antenna right in the middle of the roof of my SUV and makes for a great ground plane. I then run 18' of coax along the roof rack, through the rear window and under the floor mats to the front of the cabin. ... Read More
- Do not use this in case of an emergency!Most disappointing. Works, but does not work well. Coverage is minimal and frequencies are hardly used any more by anyone. I bought this for a specific use so it's OK for me, but don't use it on the basis of " safety ". Use your cellular instead.
- Very nice radio, if only it were waterproof...This is the second radio of this model that I've owned, both adapted to and mounted on a motorcycle for Bike-to-Bike communication.When matched to a quality antenna, the range is better than I expected, perhaps as much as several miles.This is quite adequate for my needs.The ability to adapt the unit to the motorcycle's intercom system was a critical factor in my selection and this radio is easily adapted using the headset ports.The first radio got soaked in a rainstorm and quit working until ... Read More
- CB RadioI bought this for my dad. He loves it and uses it on his Harley motorcycle while riding. He did get a longer antenna though, because the short one does not pick up a lot. With this and a longer antenna you should be good to go. He also tested it in the car, so it is good for all types of vehicles. If you ride with other motorcycle guys who have CB Radios, this is a great investment.
- You get what you pay for.For $80+ dollars this radio is outstanding.
It does not compare to the $500 ham HT I also own, but then it would
be foolish to expect it to.
- Excellent for a hand heldI purchased this item to use on trail runs that I do with other 4X4 owners. When standing outside the vehicle and using the hand held setup I got a range of about a mile and a half. The primary way that I use this radio is with a 3' FireStik mounted to a cross member on my roof rack. This set up puts the antenna right in the middle of the roof of my SUV and makes for a great ground plane. I then run 18' of coax along the roof rack, through the rear window and under the floor mats to the front of the cabin. ... Read More
