Midland GXT1000: FCC filing & specs

FCC filing

FCC ID: MMAGXT1050G (fccid.io mirror of FCC EAS; official search: FCC OET)
Grantee: Midland Radio Corporation (grantee code MMA)
Equipment class: Licensed Non-Broadcast Transmitter Held to Face (TNF)
Grant date: 2018-09-21 (original); Class II permissive changes 2021-04-19 and 2022-06-30 (Original Equipment + Class II permissive changes)
Power basis: ERP: effective radiated power, measured with the antenna (what this means)

Band (our label)	Frequency range on grant	Filed watts (ERP)	Rule part	Emission code
462 main	462.55–462.725 MHz	2.43	95E	10K5F3E
462 interstitial	462.55–462.725 MHz	2.43	95E	10K5F3E
467 interstitial	467.5625–467.7125 MHz	0.45	95E	10K5F3E

Rows are from the latest grant (2022-06-30): "Output power listed is ERP." The grant lists one 462.55–462.725 MHz span, which covers both the 462 main and 462 interstitial channels, so we show the same 2.43 W in both rows. The 2018 and 2021 grants listed 2.5 W and 0.455 W. Midland's filed model letters name the GXT1000 on this FCC ID: "GXT1000G, GXT1000, GXT1050" (2018) and "GXT1050G, GXT1000G" (2022), identical except for name and color. The grant has no 467 MHz main rows, so the radio cannot transmit on repeater inputs. A separate FCC ID, MMAGXT1050R, covers the GXT1050R/GXT1000R. Source: https://fccid.io/MMAGXT1050G, checked 2026-10-22. Terms such as ERP, SAR and duty factor are explained in our glossary.

Maker's claims vs FCC filing

Maker says

"36 Mile Range*" (*"Maximum range can only be achieved over water or open rural areas under optimum conditions.") Midland GXT1000VP4 spec sheet

FCC filing shows

2.43 W ERP (462 main and interstitial). Grants don't certify range. grant

Our read

The FCC's own range figure for all of GMRS is one to twenty-five miles, depending on station class, terrain and repeater use. Two handhelds at head height on flat ground reach the radio horizon at about 6 miles.

Maker says

"outperforms standard FRS models" Midland GXT1000VP4 product page

FCC filing shows

2.43 W ERP on the 462 MHz channels, against the 2 W ERP FRS limit (47 CFR 95.567) grant

Our read

About 0.8 dB more than a full-power FRS radio, a difference you're unlikely to notice. Unlike FRS radios, it needs a GMRS license, and it can't use repeaters.

Specifications (maker sources)

Power & radio

Rated power: No wattage stated; HI/MED/LO power settings (spec sheet) Midland GXT1000VP4 spec sheetchecked 2026-10-22
Power levels: High / Medium / Low; channels 8–14 fixed low; drops to Low when the battery meter shows 1 bar Midland GXT1000 owner's manual (dated 11-5-25)checked 2026-10-22
Channels: 50 (22 GMRS + 28 Midland preset); 142 privacy codes; channels 8–14 fixed at low power Midland GXT1000 owner's manual (dated 11-5-25)checked 2026-10-22
Repeater support: No – the grant has no 467 MHz main (repeater-input) rows sourcechecked 2026-10-22
Antenna: not yet verified

Build & power source

Water/dust rating: JIS4 ("light rain or splashing water"); no IP rating listed Midland GXT1000VP4 product pagechecked 2026-10-22
Battery: 6.0 V rechargeable NiMH pack, or 4 AA alkaline Midland GXT1000 owner's manual (dated 11-5-25)checked 2026-10-22
Battery life (maker claim): not yet verified
Charging: Desktop charger with AC and DC adapters (2-pack contents) Midland GXT1000VP4 product pagechecked 2026-10-22
Weight: 2.44 × 7.91 × 1.52 in (product page); weight not stated Midland GXT1000VP4 product pagechecked 2026-10-22

Price & warranty

List price: $49.99 single (GXT1000AZ); $99.99 2-pack (GXT1000VP4) (maker site) Midland GXT1000VP4 product pagechecked 2026-10-22
Warranty: 3 years; accessories 90 days (owner's manual) Midland GXT1000 owner's manual (dated 11-5-25)checked 2026-10-22

NOAA weather

Weather feature (maker): NOAA Weather Alert Radio with Weather Scan; 10 weather channels Midland GXT1000 owner's manual (dated 11-5-25)checked 2026-10-22
SAME county filtering: Not mentioned in the owner's manual or spec sheet Midland GXT1000 owner's manual (dated 11-5-25)checked 2026-10-22
On NWS "All Hazards" logo list?: Yes, model GXT1000 NWS listchecked 2026-10-21

"Not listed" means this model isn't on the NWS list of radios approved for the NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards logo. It doesn't mean the radio can't receive weather broadcasts. The maker pages we checked don't say whether alerts use SAME county codes. See the weather radio guide.

Common questions

Is the Midland GXT1000 legal to use on GMRS?

Yes, as certified equipment: FCC ID MMAGXT1050G was granted on September 21, 2018 with GMRS (Part 95 Subpart E) transmit rows. Check that the label on your unit shows this FCC ID, and note that you still need an FCC GMRS license to transmit.

How many watts is the Midland GXT1000?

The FCC grant lists 2.43 W ERP on the 462 MHz main channels. The maker's power figure: No wattage stated; HI/MED/LO power settings (spec sheet). ERP includes the stock antenna, so it usually reads a little under the maker's transmitter rating.

Does the Midland GXT1000 work with GMRS repeaters?

Maker documents: No – the grant has no 467 MHz main (repeater-input) rows.

Is the Midland GXT1000 waterproof?

Water rating in the maker's documents: JIS4 ("light rain or splashing water"); no IP rating listed. IP67 means it survived temporary immersion in testing; IP54–IP66 cover splashes, rain or jets but not submersion.

Does the Midland GXT1000 get NOAA weather alerts?

Maker documents: NOAA Weather Alert Radio with Weather Scan; 10 weather channels.

How does the Midland GXT1000 charge?

Maker documents: Desktop charger with AC and DC adapters (2-pack contents).

Answers restate the sourced values on this page; each one links to its document in the spec sheet above.

What we haven't checked

Real-world range, audio quality and battery life (not measured; see how we work).
Fields marked not yet verified above.

Other radios in the database:

Need the rules behind these numbers? See the channel & power chart. Still deciding? Read how to choose a GMRS radio.

Key specs at a glance