5/31/2011

Midland LXT380VP3 24-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) Review

Midland LXT380VP3 24-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair)
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This pair is a decent entry level compact two way radios.
If you are looking for simple, compact, short range two way radios, this is perfect for you. It's very simple to use, fits right in your palms for easy grip and handling. It's got a belt clip which makes it easy to carry around. You can use the rechargeable batter it packs with or use your own AAA batteries as back ups, which can be helpful on longer trips or usage.
Some of the negatives:
1. this model do not have 'sub-channels'. this can really bother you if you constantly have other users on the same channel jamming.
2. battery level only shows up when it's low. this can be an hassle unless you carry extra AAA batteries.
3. When on 'LOCK' status, you cannot change volume because it locks all the buttons.
4. volume is somewhat low and voice cracks on highest setting


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Midland's LXT380VP3 two-ways are 22-channel GMRS Radios with a range of up to 24 miles. Features include Call Alert for incoming call notification, a channel scan for checking activity, selectable Roger Beep, and Keypad Lock for saving your settings. Conserve battery life with high/low battery settings, and use either the included rechargeables or four standard AAA batteries. The LXT380VP3 is water resistant and has accessory jacks for Midland's AVP1, AVPH1, AVPH2, AVPH3, AVPH4, AVPH5 Headsets.

Midland LXT380VP3 22 Channel GMRS
22 Channels The LXT380VP3 offers 22 GMRS/FRS channels for clear, crisp communication with easy button access.

Up to 24 Mile Range Get a longer range of communication, particularly in open areas with little or no obstruction.

Channel Scan Automatically check all 22 channels for activity. The radio stops on any active channel for four seconds before resuming.

High/Low Power Setting Adjust transmit power and conserve battery life with two separate power settings.

Silent Operation Turns off all beeps and tones for quiet operation.

Call Alert Transmit a call alert for a fixed length of time. Notifies you of incoming calls with a tone over the unit's speaker.

Dual Power Options Uses four AAA batteries (not included) or rechargeable batteries (included).

Auto Squelch Remove background noise caused by interference or weak transmission with Auto Squelch.

Roger Beep An optional Roger Beep indicates call completion. Once the PTT button is released, the radio will beep to confirm to other users that your transmission has finished.

Keypad Lock Locks in your selected settings so you avoid accidentally changing them.

Keystroke Tones Get audible tones with each key press for response/confirmation.

Mic and Headphone Jacks Features accessory jacks for Midland's AVP1, AVPH1, AVPH2, AVPH3, AVPH4, AVPH5 Headsets.

Drop-in Charger Capable Ready for Midland drop-in desk chargers like the AVP-6.


LXT380VP3 Specs
About Midland
Midland Radio Corporation is an international industry leader in wireless communications with affiliates in Italy, Bulgaria, Germany, Poland, Russia, Spain, and the United Kingdom, as well as representation in Latin America. Midland develops high quality consumer products such as GMRS Two-Way Radios, Citizen Band (CB) Radios, Marine Radios, Wearable Action Cameras, Bluetooth intercom systems, and All Hazards/Weather Alert Radios. Also, as a leading manufacturer of Land Mobile Radios, Midland supplies professional grade analog and digital (P25 Technology) Portables, Mobiles and Base Stations/Repeaters for government entities such as forestry, public safety, etc., and other commercial users.

Known in the '70s primarily for CB radios and household electronics, Midland has grown with the times by producing innovative new communications products and by actively promoting public emergency preparedness. Midland has manufactured quality Two-Way Radios for the last 50 years and is a market leader in several individual categories.

What's in the Box
Pair of Midland LXT380VP3 Radios, Belt Clips, Desktop Charger, Rechargeable Batteries, AC Wall Adapter, Owner's Manual


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Hobart H222106-RTP 0.030-Inch 4-Pound E71T-11 Flux-Cored Welding Wire, Value-Twin Pack Review

Hobart H222106-RTP 0.030-Inch 4-Pound E71T-11 Flux-Cored Welding Wire, Value-Twin Pack
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good product, but be carefull no to hit buy now twice or you'll get two items instead of one

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5/30/2011

Dowco 50105-00 Fastrax Value Series Black Saddlebag Review

Dowco 50105-00 Fastrax Value Series Black Saddlebag
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I have a 2003 Honda Nighthawk. I am really happy tbat these bags fit really well and look sporty! They fit nicely and were easy to install!!!!

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Fastrax Value Series saddlebags are made of 1680 denier polyester and include aluminized heat shield panels that protect side or under the seat/tail area from exhaust sewn-in rain hood and zipper pulls with extenders. Quick-release buckles and reflective marking. Velcro attachment and web strapping for easy installation and web-strap handle.

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Mr. Gasket 3663 Chrome Hex Valve Stem Cap Review

Mr. Gasket 3663 Chrome Hex Valve Stem Cap
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Great valve stem covers. They are well made and without a blemish, and have an internal gasket to ensure you don't spring a leak if your valve core fails. They really dress up your wheels to boot.

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5/29/2011

Garmin nüvi 285W/285WT 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic Review

Garmin nüvi 285W/285WT 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic
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The Garmin nuvi 285WT is a winner.
The case for the Garmin 285WT is sleek shiny black plastic. The case seems very sturdy - in fact all the pieces appear to be made of quality plastic. It comes with the power adapter for the car, and a USB cable to hook up to your computer. (Some of the less expensive Garmins do not come with the USB cable, which is a problem because you need a USB cable to register the unit.)
Pros:
The unit was extremely easy to set up. Upon first use, it guides you through set-up, which is simple. The icons on the screen are simple and intuitive. I started using it without even reading the directions.
After the initial settings are entered, it sets about finding the local satellites. I told it to skip that step, since I was just hooking it up to a wall charger (sold separately) to charge the batteries. Not only did it go ahead and find the satellites, it found them while sitting on my kitchen table. I don't know how it did that, but it did. There are green bars in the corner of the display showing you how many satellites have been acquired. There it was, displaying all four green bars after just a few minutes. That was impressive.
In the car, it locks onto the satellites extremely fast. It is much faster to find the signals than my friend's TomTom 910. To be fair, the TomTom is an older unit, but it was a much more expensive unit than the Garmin 285WT to begin with.
I am using the default voice. It is extremely clear and easy to understand. It has only messed up on one street name, as it assumed that N Street was the same as North Street. I am not in an area where there are street names in Spanish or other languages, so I have not had the chance to find out how well it deals with those. The voice is much more understandable than the voice in the TomTom 910 (I hope my friend doesn't read this...). (The TomTom also consistently mangled Spanish street names when we took a road trip to San Jose.)
If one drives past a turn that it has selected, the device instantly says "Recalculating," and immediately updates the directions. I missed a turn at night in a very dark area, (I would have had a hard time finding the alternative route) and it didn't miss a beat.
The display is extremely legible both in bright sunlight and at night. I had to turn the brightness down to the minimum because it was a bit too bright at night for my taste.
The plastic suction cup holds extremely well. Be sure to take the transparent protective film off of it before using. I have it mounted on a Gilsson UBM Portable Car Non-Skid Friction Beanbag Dashboard Mount for Garmin, TomTom, Magellan and more that has worked out quite well.
The 285WT comes with a feature that I really like called "Where Am I?" It's an emergency location feature - you can tap the screen to get your latitude and longitude. So if you get a flat tire out in the middle of the Mohave Desert, the tow truck from Trona will be able to find you. Assuming, of course, that tow trucks from Trona also have GPS devices.Cons:
It gave me bad directions one time. It was a good thing I knew the area. Since I just got this unit, I don't know how often this sort of thing will happen. I am willing to forgive in this instance, because it seems to perform so well overall. (I don't know how forgiving I'd be if I had driven miles out of my way...)
Neutral:
This model is Bluetooth. I don't have a Bluetooth phone (I know, I know, I am using archaic technology...) so I couldn't test that feature.
The device also comes the MSN Direct (9 months free) which I found to be of very limited usefulness because I live in a rural area. I mean, c'mon, around here the 4H Club pancake breakfast at the volunteer fire department is a Big Deal, and MSN Direct is hardly going to tell me about things like that. I also don't have traffic concerns of the type that one would have in Los Angeles or San Francisco, for example. I also don't know why one needs a Doppler weather display on one's GPS, unless one is driving through Oklahoma in a thunderstorm during tornado season. It might be great for that, who knows?
If you live in an urban area, don't get too excited about MSN Direct, because Microsoft has already announced that they are killing it in 2012. It was originally developed for a device called a Smart Watch, which obviously hit the market with a big belly flop, or we'd all have one. More information can be found on MSN Direct and the planned demise thereof in an October 28, 2009 article at the PC World website.
All in all, I am extremely happy with this device, and recommend it without reservation. In fact, I am buying one for my son for Christmas.


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Get MSN® Direct and a big screen for a small price with nuvi 285WT. This widescreen navigator takes you there with preloaded maps and turn-by-turn directions that call out streets by name. It delivers real-time local weather, traffic, movie times, stock information, gas prices, news and local events as you navigate. Like the rest of the nuvi 205-series, this portable navigator is priced right and ultra-easy to use.
nuvi 285WT sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse.

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Littelfuse 00940400Z ATO Blade Fuse Super Value Pack - 40 Piece Review

Littelfuse 00940400Z ATO Blade Fuse Super Value Pack - 40 Piece
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I was very satisfied with this purchase. It was received in record time and I was impressed with the assortment of fuses. I would purchase from this vendor again if the need arises. Thanks

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The Littelfuse ATO super value pack contains a completed assortment of ATO fuses. Includes 5 of each of the ATO 3A, 5A, 7.5A, 10A, 15A, 20A, 25A, 30A and 1 tester/puller that tests, removes and installs fuses. It has its own power source that allows it to operate with or without it. The super pack gives you the tools for the protection you need. When and where you need it. The ultimate fuse kit for home and shop comes in a clear plastic reusable package.

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