I was looking at the fact it's a 5w transmitter and has a speaker/mic.

 

I see. Well I don't know how the transmit power compares to the Midland 1000's, but I do know from experience that without a headset, you'll likely need to get the speaker close to your ear to understand over the wind noise (unless you're hardtop, I suppose?). Holding that up to your head while driving will look straight out of the 80's, that's all I'm sayin'

I would get the Midland 1000's and be done with it, tbh. Plenty of positive reviews here.

 

I was at the BX yesterday I got the gxt1050 lol

 

Those will work just fine...Be sure you get a good headset...We are not steering you wrong...They are a necessity !!!!!!

 

...Unless you have a passenger that can hold the radio to listen and talk.

 

The headset that came with them works fine for me

 

 

You might change your mind after this weekend.

 

Good thing my hindsight is 20/20