Comparisons Midland GXT67 PRO vs Rocky Talkie Expedition Radio (5 Watt)
Midland GXT67 PRO vs Rocky Talkie Expedition 5W
Two IP67, repeater-capable 5-watt GMRS handhelds at about the same price. On paper the differences are the battery design, the antenna and the feature set, not power. Not hands-on tested
FCC filings side by side
| Midland GXT67 PRO | Rocky Talkie Expedition Radio (5 Watt) | |
|---|---|---|
| FCC ID | MMAGXT67 | 2ATSN-RT5WV1 |
| Grantee | Midland Radio Corporation (grantee code MMA) | LedgeTech LLC, Denver, CO (grantee code 2ATSN) |
| Grant date | 2023-10-30 | 2023-06-07 |
| Filed power, 462 main | 4.875 W ERP grant | 4.487 W ERP grant |
| Filed power, 462 interstitial | 4.955 W ERP grant | 4.477 W ERP grant |
| Filed power, 467 main (repeater input) | 4.898 W ERP grant | 4.477 W ERP grant |
| Filed power, 467 interstitial | 0.483 W ERP grant | 0.485 W ERP grant |
Maker specs side by side
| Midland GXT67 PRO | Rocky Talkie Expedition Radio (5 Watt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Rated power | 5 W sourcechecked 2026-10-21 | 5 W sourcechecked 2026-10-21 |
| Power levels | not yet verified | High / low power modes sourcechecked 2026-10-21 |
| Channels | Up to 99 GMRS/FRS channels (22 standard, 8 repeater, up to 49 user-defined) sourcechecked 2026-10-21 | 22 sourcechecked 2026-10-21 |
| Repeater | Yes – 8 repeater channels (15–22), split tones sourcechecked 2026-10-21 | Yes – 8 GMRS repeater channels sourcechecked 2026-10-21 |
| Water/dust rating | IP67 sourcechecked 2026-10-21 | IP67 (1 m submersion) sourcechecked 2026-10-21 |
| Battery | 7.4 V 2500 mAh Li-ion, internal (not user-replaceable) sourcechecked 2026-10-21 | Rechargeable Li-ion 7.4 V 1800 mAh (replaceable) sourcechecked 2026-10-21 |
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 4 days (product page); Midland FAQ/spec sheet says 16 hours sourcechecked 2026-10-21 | 4–6 days on a single charge sourcechecked 2026-10-21 |
| Charging | USB-C / desktop charger / DC vehicle adapter sourcechecked 2026-10-21 | USB-C sourcechecked 2026-10-21 |
| Antenna | not yet verified | Removable, SMA-male; 7.5 cm and 17 cm included sourcechecked 2026-10-21 |
| NOAA weather | NOAA Weather Alert Radio (maker feature list) sourcechecked 2026-10-21 | NOAA weather channels and NOAA emergency alert monitoring sourcechecked 2026-10-21 |
| SAME county filtering | not yet verified | not yet verified |
| Weight | not yet verified | 9.1 oz sourcechecked 2026-10-21 |
| Warranty | 3 years sourcechecked 2026-10-21 | 3 years personal use; 1 year commercial use sourcechecked 2026-10-21 |
| List price | $219.99 (maker site) sourcechecked 2026-10-21 | $195 (maker site) sourcechecked 2026-10-21 |
What the sources actually show
Power is close. Both grants list ERP (effective radiated power, so antenna effects are included). The GXT67’s filed ERP is higher by 8.6% on the 462 MHz main channels (4.875 vs 4.487 W), 10.7% on the 462 interstitials (4.955 vs 4.477 W) and 9.4% on the 467 MHz repeater inputs (4.898 vs 4.477 W). That works out to 0.36–0.44 dB. On the 467 interstitials they’re effectively equal (0.483 vs 0.485 W). These are the makers’ filed test figures, not our measurements. We haven’t tested whether a difference this size is noticeable in use. Both makers advertise “5 W.” See why ERP and “5 W” aren’t the same number.
Battery design is the clearest difference.
- GXT67 PRO: internal, factory-sealed 7.4 V 2500 mAh Li-ion battery. Midland says it’s not customer-replaceable because the sealed compartment keeps the radio waterproof (manual; product FAQ).
- Expedition: replaceable 7.4 V 1800 mAh Li-ion pack, and Rocky Talkie sells a replacement battery (Rocky Talkie).
- Battery life: the GXT67 has the bigger cell, but Midland’s own battery-life figures conflict (“up to 4 days” on the product page vs “16-hour” in its FAQ and spec sheet). Rocky Talkie claims 4–6 days. None of these figures is tested by us.
Antenna.
- Expedition: removable SMA-male antenna, with 7.5 cm and 17 cm antennas included. Rocky Talkie also sells an optional whip.
- GXT67 PRO: we haven’t found its antenna type in Midland’s documents yet, so it shows as “not yet verified.”
Features.
- GXT67 PRO: Midland lists up to 99 channels, NOAA weather alert, VOX, an SOS siren, and ships with a desktop charger and USB-C cable.
- Expedition: Rocky Talkie lists 22 channels, dual-channel watch, NOAA weather alerts and an M3 waterproof headset connector. It’s also designed to work with Rocky Talkie’s FRS Mountain Radio.
- Both: 8 repeater channels, IP67, USB-C charging and a 3-year warranty (Rocky Talkie: personal use; 1 year commercial).
Price on the makers’ sites (2026-10-21): $219.99 (Midland) vs $195 (Rocky Talkie).
Which fits which buyer (from specs only)
- Want to swap in a spare battery on long trips, or change antennas? The Expedition’s replaceable pack and SMA antenna are documented. The GXT67’s battery is sealed.
- Want more channel memory and features like VOX and an SOS siren? The GXT67 PRO lists more of them.
- Range: neither the FCC nor we have verified either maker’s range claims. Rocky Talkie’s own numbers vary by terrain (2–8 miles in mountains). Midland’s FAQ says “up to 5 miles, depending on the terrain.”
Licensing: both transmit on GMRS frequencies, so you need an FCC GMRS license (how to get one). Both FCC IDs list rule part 95E. See channel and power rules.
Nothing on this page has been hands-on tested. No affiliate links. The Rocky Talkie FCC ID ↔ model match comes from a third-party listing and hasn't yet been checked against the FCC label exhibit (see the spec page).