Get 26-mile, two-way radios for $20

The Midland GXT710 22-channel 26-mile GMRS 2-way radio.

(Credit: Midland)

Looking for a cheap personal communications device for around the house, the neighborhood, or even the harbor?

Woot.com has the Midland GXT710 22-channel, 26-mile GMRS 2-way radio (pair) for $19.99 plus $5 shipping for Sunday only.

These two-way radios provide access to 22 GMRS/FRS (General Mobile Radio Service/Family Radio Service) UHF channels with 121 privacy codes, as well as access to all 10 weather channels supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. The radios feature 5 watts of power and claim a maximum range of 26 miles in optimum conditions (but you will likely get only two miles in urban settings).

The radios have five call alert tones, VOX automatic voice transmission, silent operation, and a vibrating alert. They run on rechargeable NiMH battery packs or four AA batteries.

CNET hasn't reviewed these radios, but Amazon users gave it a four-star average rating (based on 47 reviews) . These radios are a bit hard to find on the Web, especially at this price. The lowest closest price we found was around $65.

Again, this is a one-day deal that ends Sunday.

[Dan7637]

boo, you guys suck at picking deals

[jkchan83]

Good find. However, the Woot offering does not include the rechargeable batteries or the charger. They require 4 AA batteries for each radio.

how do i actully get this item?? i tried following the link but it doesnt show the item as stated in this page... hope there would be someone that could help