--- product_id: 1143989 title: "Midland® - XT511 - Emergency Radio - 22 Channel Two-Way Base Camp Radio with 5 Power Options, 121 Privacy Codes, 3-LED Flashlight & NOAA Weather Scan + Alert - Gray/Black" brand: "midland" price: "826.41 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Midland" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1143989-midland-xt511-emergency-radio-22-channel-two-way-base-camp store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 22 GMRS channels for wide comms 5 power options including crank & rechargeable NOAA weather scan + alert for safety Midland® - XT511 - Emergency Radio - 22 Channel Two-Way Base Camp Radio with 5 Power Options, 121 Privacy Codes, 3-LED Flashlight & NOAA Weather Scan + Alert - Gray/Black **Brand:** midland **Price:** 826.41 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Be the first to know, the last to lose signal. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Midland® - XT511 - Emergency Radio - 22 Channel Two-Way Base Camp Radio with 5 Power Options, 121 Privacy Codes, 3-LED Flashlight & NOAA Weather Scan + Alert - Gray/Black by midland - **How much does it cost?** 826.41 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1143989-midland-xt511-emergency-radio-22-channel-two-way-base-camp) ## Best For - midland enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted midland brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Power Your Way:** Five versatile power sources including AA batteries, rechargeable pack, AC/DC adapters, and emergency crank keep you going nonstop. - • **Built for Adventure:** Compact, water-resistant design with 3-LED flashlight and dust-proof durability makes it your ultimate base camp essential. - • **Complete Emergency Kit:** Includes rechargeable battery, accessory mic, shoulder strap, and multiple charging options—ready for any scenario. - • **Stay Connected Anywhere:** 22 GMRS channels with 121 privacy codes ensure crystal-clear, secure communication up to 36 miles. - • **Weather-Proof Your Plans:** Automatic NOAA weather scan and alert system keeps you ahead of storms and AMBER alerts—never get caught off guard. ## Overview The Midland XT511 is a rugged, compact two-way base camp radio featuring 22 GMRS channels and 121 privacy codes for secure communication up to 36 miles. It offers five power options including rechargeable batteries and an emergency crank, plus NOAA weather scan and alert for real-time severe weather updates. Water-resistant and dust-proof, it includes a 3-LED flashlight and comes with a full accessory kit, making it an indispensable tool for camping, emergencies, and outdoor adventures. ## Description desertcart.com: Midland® - XT511 - Emergency Radio - 22 Channel Two-Way Base Camp Radio with 5 Power Options, 121 Privacy Codes, 3-LED Flashlight & NOAA Weather Scan + Alert - Gray/Black : Electronics Review: Excellent Emergency radio! - I love Midland's products. This is an awesome emergency radio. However, I am disappointed in Midland - crank handle is too thin and seems easy to snap off. No one, in my good opinion, should purchase this radio with thoughts of using it as a daily base camp CB-type radio. It could definitely be used for camping, for such use, and intermittently at home, but the two-way radio option appears to be made for intermittent use only. However, the weather, FM, and AM bands can be used on a daily basis. Love the flashlight option. Does have an alarm option with snooze feature for those who might want to use it as a bedside alarm clock radio. It is small, measuring 4 1/2 inches tall (6 1/2 inches tall when measuring to top of handle) and 7 1/2 inches long; it is 2 inches thick. The small size and great features and sound make it the perfect emergency radio, great for camping or day trips, and easy to take just about anywhere. Takes 4 AA batteries or comes with a rechargeable battery pack (charge with crank or included AC wall charger or DC car charger), and crank option allows charging devices, like a phone, that can plug into a USB outlet. Get one before the next storm hits. Review: Great base radio with lots of features. - Wonderful product. Used as a base radio since it can be powered by AC. High range of volume that allows people to be heard from other rooms to low enough to sleep to the radio. Unfortunately could not find a radio sleep function. My mother is not radio savvy so setting it up, locking button input and having her just use the included mic with transmit button. It worked perfectly and she preferred it greatly over using a handheld. Alarm clock works but not as intuitive as I'd like. It's more difficult than necessary to verify the alarm time. But alarm is loud enough to wake us up when camping. Great transmission distance and antenna is sturdier than most portables. Used the privacy codes which worked better than both my differently branded handhelds, they sometimes squelch off for the first half second of another radio on the main channel before understanding the sender is not using the privacy code. It can be annoying to repeatedly hear that static in an otherwise quiet setting. This radio doesnt do that. Camping-wise having the FM radio was awesome but you can use receive or transmit when in FM mode. Spinning the fairly loud handcrank a minute charged the included rechargeable batteries from dead to enough power for transmitting and receiving once quickly. The only problem is the battery level indicator shows full or almost full when it wasnt leaving us outside with only the crank. Luckily we had some spare non rechargeables that worked fine. Remember not to crank with standard batteries installed! Overall a great unit, small and light and you can choose to use the speaker/mic or the mic built into the unit. The removable shoulder strap made it easily accessible while carrying a pack. Also came with car charger. Wish list: built in compass, monitoring multiple channels, built in solar charging. ## Features - Versatile 2-Way Radio with 22 GMRS Channels: This walkie-talkie offers a standard set of 22 GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) channels, providing reliable communication. Use the channel scan feature to quickly check for activity and stay connected. - Enhanced Privacy with 121 CTCSS/DCS Codes: Enjoy secure conversations with up to 3,144 channel options using the included privacy codes. These codes effectively block other conversations, ensuring your communication remains private. - Flexible Power Options for Continuous Use: This radio offers five types of power sources for convenience and continuous operation. Power it with 4 standard "AA" batteries, a 6.0V rechargeable NiMH battery pack, AC adapter, DC adapter, or use the dynamo crank for emergency charging. - NOAA Weather Scan + Alert: NOAA Weather Scan will automatically scan through 10 available weather (WX) band channels and locks onto the strongest weather channel to alert you of severe weather updates. NOAA Weather Alert will sound an alarm indicating that there is a risk of severe weather in your area. NOAA Weather Radio will also be used to broadcast AMBER alerts for missing children. - Comprehensive Package Included: The box includes everything you need for efficient communication and emergency preparedness. It contains the Emergency Crank Base Camp Radio, Accessory Hand Mic, Rechargeable Battery Pack, AC Adapter, DC Adapter, Shoulder Strap, and an Owner’s Manual. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000P0O12I | | Additional Features | Call Alert, Dust Proof | | Battery Average Life | 8 Hours | | Best Sellers Rank | #520 in Portable FRS Two-Way Radios | | Brand | Midland | | Built-In Media | Midland® - XT511 - Emergency Radio - 22 Channel Two-Way Base Camp Radio with 5 Power Options, 121 Privacy Codes, 3-LED Flashlight & NOAA Weather Scan + Alert - Gray/Black | | Color | Black/Silver | | Compatible Devices | GMRS two-way radios with compatible privacy codes | | Connectivity Protocol | GMRS | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 858 Reviews | | Frequency Range | 162.400 MHz - 467 MHz | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00046014745117 | | Item Weight | 1.2 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Midland | | Model Number | XT511 | | Number of Batteries | 4 AA batteries required. (included) | | Number of Channels | 22 | | Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible | | Special Feature | Call Alert, Dust Proof | | Talking Range Maximum | 36 Mile | | Tuner Type | VHF | | UPC | 707121350747 102930426674 971484418806 601000876598 080850425970 068051946357 971475337697 041114902866 172302617320 031113428818 521375613072 046014745117 012302000275 080050326459 012951519104 971471458976 123183664897 838647151355 601000780444 088020525505 001910647910 072091640908 072091640861 080850445336 971476204622 521375592575 080850425963 601000865615 634392916306 088020680518 0800002312… | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 3-Year Warranty on Unit and Mic | | Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant | | Waterproof Rating | IPX4 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Midland - **Color:** Black/Silver - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Power Source:** AC, DC, Battery, Dynamo Crank - **Product Dimensions:** 7.5"L x 6.5"W x 3"H - **Radio Bands Supported:** 7-Band - **Special Feature:** Call Alert, Dust Proof - **Style:** XT511 - **Tuner Technology:** VHF ## Images ![Midland® - XT511 - Emergency Radio - 22 Channel Two-Way Base Camp Radio with 5 Power Options, 121 Privacy Codes, 3-LED Flashlight & NOAA Weather Scan + Alert - Gray/Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714E9ALe-1L.jpg) ![Midland® - XT511 - Emergency Radio - 22 Channel Two-Way Base Camp Radio with 5 Power Options, 121 Privacy Codes, 3-LED Flashlight & NOAA Weather Scan + Alert - Gray/Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813Pe0J7g8L.jpg) ![Midland® - XT511 - Emergency Radio - 22 Channel Two-Way Base Camp Radio with 5 Power Options, 121 Privacy Codes, 3-LED Flashlight & NOAA Weather Scan + Alert - Gray/Black - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71l6a8mfO6L.jpg) ![Midland® - XT511 - Emergency Radio - 22 Channel Two-Way Base Camp Radio with 5 Power Options, 121 Privacy Codes, 3-LED Flashlight & NOAA Weather Scan + Alert - Gray/Black - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71xl3erGkJL.jpg) ![Midland® - XT511 - Emergency Radio - 22 Channel Two-Way Base Camp Radio with 5 Power Options, 121 Privacy Codes, 3-LED Flashlight & NOAA Weather Scan + Alert - Gray/Black - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ZGz2C2qyL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: I'm looking for a fun home based cb radio. Is this the type of radio I would buy to listen to other people transmitting?** A: This radio operates on two different frequency categories: GMRS & FRS. This radio does not operate on the CB (Citizens Band) frequencies. You will not be able to listen or speak to anyone on the citizens band frequencies.The General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) is a North American land-mobile FM UHF radio service designed for short-distance two-way communication. It requires a license in United States but can be used license-free in Canada. The United States permits use by an adult individual who possesses a valid GMRS license, as well as his or her immediate family members.1 Immediate relatives of the GMRS system licensee are entitled to communicate among themselves for personal or business purposes, but employees of the licensee, who are not family members, are not covered by the same license. In 2010 the Federal Communications Commission posed removing the individual licensing requirement. As of August 2013 no final action has been taken.Family Radio Service (FRS) radios, and share the FRS frequency band near 462 and 467 MHz. Mobile and base station-style radios are available as well, but these are normally commercial UHF radios as often used in the public service and commercial land mobile bands. These are legal for use in this service as long as they are GMRS type-approved. They are more expensive than the walkie talkies typically found in discount electronics stores, and are generally considered higher quality.GMRS & FRS radios are typically handheld portable devices.If citizens band frequency is our your goal, then you will need to purchase a citizens band radio. Frankly, I would say skip it because citizens band frequencies are cluttered with foul mouthed clutter. If you are interested in exploring over the radio, you might find it more entertaining too purchase a radio that can receive shortwave and long wave frequencies typically called "ham radios". You need a license to transmit on ham radio frequencies, but you do not need a license to receive. There are many radios available that receive shortwave and long wave ham radio. You will need to brush up on your foreign languages if you expect you to understand some of it. Remember, with ham radio you are receiving signals from across the world as well as locally. That's part of what makes it more interesting. Good luck to you and enjoy. **Q: I've seen other (cheap) crank chargers described as having wrecked cell phones. Any experience with this one, positive or negative, w/ re cell phones?** A: My Best Method for Charging Electronics in The Outdoors: Buy a portable solar panel (like the Anker 21-Watt dual USB Port Solar Panel system on Amazon for under $60 dollars which includes 3 stackable solar panels) and a portable USB power pack (make sure the power pack is over 10,000 Milli-Amp Hours compacity; make sure it is waterproof, drop proof, dust proof; FOS brand USB portable battery has one that I use for this; charge the battery at home, in a hotel/motel/brothel, or at an available AC power source due to fastest available power source; RAVPOWER USB Battery Pack makes an excellent battery with Quick Charge 3.0 and USB Type-C ports as well as (most importantly) quick charge IN-Port for charging the external battery very quickly; note: USB portable batteries take several hours to charge (6-12+), unless the IN-Port has quick charge technology built in to charge the battery quickly). Use the solar panel to charge the USB battery pack (or two power packs) in the day time (put the solar panel in a clear zip lock bag to keep it out of the rain and hang it from your backpack has you walk around; buy 6 foot Anker or Aukey brand USB cables from Amazon to connect your Anker Solar Panel to your USB battery pack(s). Use the USB power pack to charge your electronics at night after the USB Power Pack has been charged in the day time (Note: Solar Panels can still charge batteries on an overcast rainy day). Don't use the USB Solar Panel to charge something like a cell phone that's turned on. The phone (or similar device) will use the solar power to operate and will barely charge the internal battery of the phone or device. Amazon also sells a SOAIY USB Fast Battery Chargers to charge battery types such as: AA, AAA, 18640, 18650 and many other battery types. Personally, I carry this system with the Anker Solar Panel and the FOS USB battery to charge my flash light batteries (AAA and AA), my Steripen Water Cleaning System (works best after running dirty water through a Organic Cotton Coffee Filter, then a Sawyer Water Filter System and finally killing all viruses/bacteria with the Steripen Ultimate - can be charged via USB charger or USB battery pack), my Midland 2-Way Handheld Radios, my cell phone - for emergencies or music to keep me moving, and any other portable electronic gadget you may need like GPS or medical device. Hope this helps someone. Sincerely Jacob **Q: What is the ratio of time cranking to charge, to amount of time able to listen after cranking (ex., 10min crank, 40min listen time)?** A: 2 tps for 90 sec = 60 minutes charge time is what the specs say **Q: I have had the battery on charge for over twenty four hrs and still no charge from the battery. Any advice?** A: Try using the crank to charge the batteries. If it does charge the batteries then you know your charging cable is bad. If it does not charge the batteries then you know the batteries themselves are bad. I hope this helps. Btw I don't use this radio anymore. I've switch over to useing a BaoFeng 2 way radio now. It's much cheaper and is much much more impressive. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Emergency radio! *by T***P on January 15, 2014* I love Midland's products. This is an awesome emergency radio. However, I am disappointed in Midland - crank handle is too thin and seems easy to snap off. No one, in my good opinion, should purchase this radio with thoughts of using it as a daily base camp CB-type radio. It could definitely be used for camping, for such use, and intermittently at home, but the two-way radio option appears to be made for intermittent use only. However, the weather, FM, and AM bands can be used on a daily basis. Love the flashlight option. Does have an alarm option with snooze feature for those who might want to use it as a bedside alarm clock radio. It is small, measuring 4 1/2 inches tall (6 1/2 inches tall when measuring to top of handle) and 7 1/2 inches long; it is 2 inches thick. The small size and great features and sound make it the perfect emergency radio, great for camping or day trips, and easy to take just about anywhere. Takes 4 AA batteries or comes with a rechargeable battery pack (charge with crank or included AC wall charger or DC car charger), and crank option allows charging devices, like a phone, that can plug into a USB outlet. Get one before the next storm hits. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great base radio with lots of features. *by J***N on January 30, 2020* Wonderful product. Used as a base radio since it can be powered by AC. High range of volume that allows people to be heard from other rooms to low enough to sleep to the radio. Unfortunately could not find a radio sleep function. My mother is not radio savvy so setting it up, locking button input and having her just use the included mic with transmit button. It worked perfectly and she preferred it greatly over using a handheld. Alarm clock works but not as intuitive as I'd like. It's more difficult than necessary to verify the alarm time. But alarm is loud enough to wake us up when camping. Great transmission distance and antenna is sturdier than most portables. Used the privacy codes which worked better than both my differently branded handhelds, they sometimes squelch off for the first half second of another radio on the main channel before understanding the sender is not using the privacy code. It can be annoying to repeatedly hear that static in an otherwise quiet setting. This radio doesnt do that. Camping-wise having the FM radio was awesome but you can use receive or transmit when in FM mode. Spinning the fairly loud handcrank a minute charged the included rechargeable batteries from dead to enough power for transmitting and receiving once quickly. The only problem is the battery level indicator shows full or almost full when it wasnt leaving us outside with only the crank. Luckily we had some spare non rechargeables that worked fine. Remember not to crank with standard batteries installed! Overall a great unit, small and light and you can choose to use the speaker/mic or the mic built into the unit. The removable shoulder strap made it easily accessible while carrying a pack. Also came with car charger. Wish list: built in compass, monitoring multiple channels, built in solar charging. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cool radiocall radio *by G***G on December 19, 2023* years ago I had looked at these radios, and wanted to buy one. Unfortunately, for quite a long time they were not available on anywhere. Finally, I saw that they were available again, and decided to pull the trigger and bring one home for myself. I like the fact that you can charge this little bass station, and that it has a crank to help charge up the internal battery. Also, like that will take alkaline batteries as well. Taking this thing out of the box I found out the unit itself is a little smaller than I imagined it almost look like a toy. It does work quite well and picks up lots of signals. Has a nice scanning function and even has a flashlight that I will probably never use. despite its shortcomings, I do still think that the radio itself is a useful purchase for those who are going camping or getting off the beaten path. Other than the size of the unit, another negative would be that you were unable to plug-in an additional long range antenna, or switch out the existing antenna for a larger antenna. Otherwise it's not a bad radio. ## Frequently Bought Together - Midland® - XT511 - Emergency Radio - 22 Channel Two-Way Base Camp Radio with 5 Power Options, 121 Privacy Codes, 3-LED Flashlight & NOAA Weather Scan + Alert - Gray/Black - Midland GXT1000VP4 - 50 Channel GMRS Two-Way Radio - Long Range Walkie Talkie with 142 Privacy Codes, SOS Siren, and NOAA Weather Alerts and Weather Scan (Black/Silver, Pair Pack) - Midland® – AVP17 Rechargeable Battery Packs for Midland® GXT1000, GXT1030, GXT1050, T290 and T295 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1143989-midland-xt511-emergency-radio-22-channel-two-way-base-camp](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1143989-midland-xt511-emergency-radio-22-channel-two-way-base-camp) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-07-09*