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Brand: Midland
Located in: Handheld Radios
Nautico 3

Includes:
  • Nautico 3
  • Cradle
  • Mic Headset
  • AC & DC Chargers
  • Rechargeable Battery Pack


  • All Marine Channels - US, International, and Canada
  • Waterproof - to JIS4 specifications
  • Channel Scan
  • Hi/Lo Power Settings
  • NOAA All Hazards Alert Weather Radio
  • Instant Channel 16/9
  • Removable antenna
  • Speaker/Mic Jacks
  • eVOX
More information for the Midland Midland Nautico 3 5w Handheld VHF Radio
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
3.7 stars
(based on 9 reviews)
89% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Compact(8), Easy to read(6), Easy to set up(7), Long battery life(3), Reliable(8)
Best Uses:
Expeditions(5), Fishing(7), Large boats(3), Sailing(7), Small boats(8)
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead(5), Outdoor enthusiast(9)
Primary use:
Personal(9)
 
Brand new, no sound..
By John from Ingleside, TX on 12/26/2009
Pros:
Compact
Cons:
Complicated Controls
Best Uses:
Expeditions, Fishing, Large Boats, Sailing, Small Boats
Describe Yourself:
Outdoor Enthusiast
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Midland Midland Midland Nautico 3 5w Handheld VHF Radio:

Right out of the box (after a full charge) I read the directions and turned it on. No "self test", no beeps. I tested it against my mounted radio in my boat and it seems to be transmitting, but there is no sound. The receive "rx" is indicating that it is getting a signal back, the volume is up, but nothing is happening. Tried it on several different volume levels with the same result. I sure hope this doesn't foretell the dependability of the unit. I tried to call Midland but got no answer. Will be returning this radio.

 
Great Value
By Miltiadis_the_persian_raiderVerified Purchaser from Sherman Oaks, CA on 6/10/2009
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Long Battery Life, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Strong Construction, Waterproof
Best Uses:
Expeditions, Fishing, Large Boats, Navigation, Sailing, Small Boats
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead, Outdoor Enthusiast
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Midland Midland Midland Nautico 3 5w Handheld VHF Radio:

You get so much in one package! Definetelly worth the extra few bucks over the NT1 model. However, not sure how effective the "waterproof" feature is as the battery compartmet lacks rubber insulation...

 
great little radio
By junqlineVerified Purchaser from upstate ny on 6/9/2009
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Long Battery Life, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Expeditions
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead, Outdoor Enthusiast
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Midland Midland Midland Nautico 3 5w Handheld VHF Radio:

fired up right out of the box. called the lockmaster at least 2 miles away. loud and clear. chargers for the house and the boat. can't go wrong.

 
Great for the Price
By IDLVRVerified Purchaser from Fort Madison, IA on 5/25/2009
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Strong Construction
Cons:
Not truly waterproof, Working through menus
Best Uses:
Expeditions, Fishing, Sailing, Small Boats
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead, Outdoor Enthusiast
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Midland Midland Midland Nautico 3 5w Handheld VHF Radio:

Changing channels sometimes touchy, not truly waterproof - splashproof, not submersible.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Perfect Performance to Price
By WernerVerified Purchaser from Brownsville, TX on 5/6/2009
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Strong Construction, Waterproof
Best Uses:
Fishing, Sailing, Small Boats
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead, Outdoor Enthusiast
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Midland Midland Midland Nautico 3 5w Handheld VHF Radio:

Powerful radio with long battery life. Perfect on smaller boats and if you do not move hundreds of miles away from the shore.

 
good price to performance ratio
By WernerVerified Purchaser from Brownsville, TX on 4/29/2009
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Waterproof
Best Uses:
Fishing, Sailing, Small Boats
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead, Outdoor Enthusiast
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Midland Midland Midland Nautico 3 5w Handheld VHF Radio:

Easy to use, very good performance for that price. Altough I had to return the first purchase, because of a defect in the transmitter module, it is a very robust and reliable Marine Radio. All you need for a small boat.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
LOTS OF BANG FOR THE BUCK
By 22 SailorVerified Purchaser from Houston, TX on 4/16/2009
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Waterproof
Best Uses:
Sailing, Small Boats
Describe Yourself:
Outdoor Enthusiast
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Midland Midland Midland Nautico 3 5w Handheld VHF Radio:

Amazing bargain. After paying such a low price, I expected a low end unit. Not only is this a quality radio, it comes with tons of accessories including belt clip, AC and DC chargers, hands free kit, etc. Great radio which is compact to carry and simple to use. Love it!

 
This was robbery at it's finest!
By NoVaMnMVerified Purchaser from Lake Ridge, VA on 4/15/2009
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Long Battery Life, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Strong Construction, Waterproof
Best Uses:
Fishing, Large Boats, Sailing, Small Boats
Describe Yourself:
Outdoor Enthusiast
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Midland Midland Midland Nautico 3 5w Handheld VHF Radio:

If this is still on sale for [$]you really should buy it! I was familiar with Midland radios as a CB'er and thought that [$]was a good price for a handheld. I was wrong for it's a GREAT PRICE FOR THIS RADIO! Great reception and signal strength and comes with all the bells and whistles you could want. What's nice too is you can power it via the rechargable battery or with six AA's. Seriously folks...it's a great deal and hopefully this will help you make up your mind!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
so far, so good, noaa feature excellant
By jackVerified Purchaser from alabama on 4/13/2009
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Reliable Performance, Strong Construction
Cons:
Complicated Controls
Best Uses:
Expeditions, Fishing, Small Boats
Describe Yourself:
Outdoor Enthusiast
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Midland Midland Midland Nautico 3 5w Handheld VHF Radio:

performs as advertised. not the biggest and best on the market, but sufficient for the weekend outdoorsman.

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