Midland 1001Z 40-Channel CB Radiosuper

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List Price : $49.99 Price : $33.95

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Midland 1001Z 40-Channel Mobile CB Radio with PA

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The Midland 1001Z two-way, 40-channel CB radio represents the state of the art in CB engineering. Incorporating microprocessor controlled PLL circuitry for precise tuning, it boasts 4 Watts of power, an emergency channel, digital power signal strength meter, squelch control, external speaker and PA speaker jacks, and plenty more. Installation is a breeze in most cars, trucks and RVs. Perfect for novices and long-time CB users alike.

Perfect for novices and long-time CB users alike. Click to enlarge.

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1001Z Features

4 Watt Output Power
The maximum power allowed to give you the maximum communication range.

CB/pa switch
Allows the CB to be used as a Public Address System when paired with a PA speaker.

Instant Channel 9
Immediate access to emergency - channel 9.

RF Gain
Adjusts reception sensitivity range for clear communication.

Front panel locking mic connector
Easy to connect microphone locks securely to CB.

Digital Power meter
Displays incoming signal strength and RF output power.

Squelch control
Removes background noise.

LED Display
Large high-intensity channel readout. Easy to read day or night.

Controls
On/OFF/Volume knob, Squelch knob, RF Gain knob, Tuning knob, CB/PA switch, Instant Channel 9 switch

Jacks and connectors
4 pin locking mic connector, antenna connector, external speaker connector, PA speaker connector and DC power cord connector.

Midland Radio Corporation

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, 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, 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

1001Z CB Radio, Microphone, Mounting Bracket and Hardware, Owner's Manual

• 40-channel, 4-Watt CB radio is perfect for novices and seasoned CB users
• CB/PA switch allows CB to be used as a Public Address System when paired with a PA speaker
• RF Gain adjusts reception sensitivity range for clear communication
• Easily installs in most cars, trucks and RVs
• Three-year limited warranty

Midland 1001Z 40-Channel CB Radio Reviews

Midland 1001Z 40-Channel CB Radio Reviews

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144 Reviews

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363 of 368 people found the following review helpful Great little basic CB!, August 18, 2009 By  J. Pointer (Nowhere, TX) - See all my reviews    This review is from: Midland 1001Z 40-Channel CB Radio (Electronics) So, you're sitting there viewing this page in your browser, perhaps with a look of doubt in your face. That's why you've scrolled down here to the reviews. You're thinking to yourself "A $30 CB? It can't be worth a flip, right?". I tell ya what, I was thinking the same thing. But I gave it a shot and installed it in my wife's little '97 Corolla a few days ago, and so far I've been pretty impressed. When I pulled it out of its box, my first thought was "Wow, cheap". And indeed it is. Its plastic case has almost no weight to it. The knobs and switches have the tactile feedback of a dirt-cheap appliance from Wal-Mart. Being the ham radio geek that I am, the first thing I did was pull out my trusty phillips screwdriver and open the case. More cheapness on the inside, all of the components no doubt obtained from the lowest bidder somewhere in Asia. However, I didn't see any sign of shoddy manufacturing that I've seen in other super-cheap products. No solder marbles... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comments (17) 60 of 60 people found the following review helpful Outstanding radio, February 24, 2006 By  Jay (silver spring, md United States) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase( What's this?) This review is from: Midland 1001Z 40-Channel CB Radio (Electronics) I have been into CB radios since they first came out. I also have 50 year experience as a ham radio operator and an electrical engineer. I have never had a better CB radio. I purchased a second one just to have in years to come as a spare. I use it every day-it has very low crosstalk from high power CB transmitters nearby on the Interstate. Can't beat it for the $ Jay Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comments (2) 75 of 79 people found the following review helpful Great Bang For The Buck!, November 20, 2005 By  N. Cohen "Barknee" (Hudson River Valley, NY) - See all my reviews    This review is from: Midland 1001Z 40-Channel CB Radio (Electronics) I purchased this radio new on Amazon for about 26 bucks delivered; not a bad price for any CB that is in working order, new or used! So there is value here! The first radio I received was defective; the receive section totally lost it's sensitivity after a few minutes of turning the radio on, and it was easily replaced with a fully functioning one. As one who enjoys "big" rig equipment, the compact size in this case allowed me to install it within the space beneath a removable tray in my car. Using a good quality extension speaker did the trick; but the radio has surprisingly good audio quality and volume from its internal speaker. An added bonus that NONE of the sellers; even the manufacturer ever mentions is that this rig does have an RF Gain control, a feature NEVER seen in a radio at this price point. Another thing I am impressed with is the fact that the squelch control actually works properly; set it for a particular threshold, and it will allow signals to pass selectively based... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comment (1)

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Garmin nuvi 1690 4.3-Inch Portable Bluetooth Navigator with Google Local Search & Real-Time Traffic Alertsgood

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List Price : $449.99 Price : $114.95

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Get real-time content on the go with nüvi 1690. From fuel prices to Google™ Local Search, you'll be the first to know with Garmin nüLink!™ services¹. The 1690 also includes preloaded maps, Lane Assist with junction view, hands-free calling and ecoRoute™ — making it one smart navigator.

Travel Like a Local with Garmin nüLink! Services
With Garmin nüLink! services, you receive accurate real-time information delivered wirelessly to your nüvi 1690. In the U.S., each nüvi 1690 comes with a free 2-year nüLink! subscription. After the 2-year period ends, subscriptions cost $60 a year — that's only $5 a month! With nüLink! services, you'll get Google™ Local Search to find local POIs and traffic services that deliver alerts for delays and road construction then automatically guide you around them in the shortest time. Need fuel? Find up-to-date fuel prices near your location for regular, mid-grade, premium or diesel. Other convenient services included in the subscription: Ciao!™ friend finder, weather, movie times, local events, Send to GPS, flight status, currency converter, White Pages and myGarmin™.

An ultra-thin GPS navigator with great Garmin features like CityXplorer and ecoRoute.

Know the Lane Before It’s Too Late
No more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Lane Assist with junction view guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. It realistically displays road signs and junctions on your route along with arrows that indicate the proper lane for navigation. Lane Assist with junction view is available in select metropolitan cities.

Get Turn-by-turn Directions
nüvi 1690's intuitive interface greets you with 2 simple options: "Where To?" and "View Map." Touch the color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination. It comes preloaded with detailed City Navigator® NT street maps, nearly 6 million POIs, 2-D or 3-D maps and speed limits for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. And with HotFix® satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.

Make Hands-free Calls
For hands-free calling, nüvi 1690 integrates Bluetooth® wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker. Just pair it with your compatible Bluetooth phone and talk hands-free through the 1690 while staying focused on the road. Simply dial numbers with nüvi's touchscreen keypad to make a call. To answer calls, just tap the screen and speak. Enjoy convenient 1-touch dialing for contacts and POIs.

Select Fuel-efficient Routes
nüvi 1690 saves you gas and money with ecoRoute — a green feature that calculates the most fuel-efficient route, tracks fuel usage and more. With ecoRoute, you have a “less fuel” option as a routing preference. When selected, nüvi will determine if a more fuel efficient route exists based upon road speed data and vehicle acceleration data for a given route.

Route Planning
nüvi 1690 includes advanced navigation features to take the worry out of traveling. With route planning you can save 10 routes, specify via points and preview simulated turns on the 1690's wide screen. In addition, nüvi 1690 automatically sorts multiple destinations to provide an efficient route for errands, deliveries or sales calls. It also displays speed limits for highways and Interstates. A trip log provides an electronic breadcrumb trail of up to 10,000 points, so you can see where you've been on the map.

See More
With nüvi 1690's widescreen display, you'll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3" (10.92 cm) display is easy to read from any direction.

Announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. Click to enlarge.

Lane assist guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. Click to enlarge.

Junction View gives you a photo-realistic screen that shows you both the road detail as well as the signs as you will see them on the road. Click to enlarge.

Enjoy access to Garmin's nüLink! services like weather forecasts, flight status, white pages, and more. Click to enlarge.

Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. "Where Am I?" emergency locator finds the closest hospitals, police stations, fuel stations, nearest address and intersections. nüvi 1690 helps you remember where you parked by automatically marking your position when you remove it from your car. It also includes travel tools, such as JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter and calculator. Photo navigation lets you download pictures from Garmin Connect™ Photos. The 1690 features Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature, and is compatible with Garmin Garage™ where you can download free vehicles and voices. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD™ cards.

	Google™Local Search Access up-to-date information for the local area using the power of Internet-enabled local search and navigate directly from the search results.
	Real-time Traffic Garmin nüLink! services provide current traffic data for your route so your nüvi 1690 can automatically optimize a route for the shortest time. Just drive and let nüvi 1690 do all the work.
	Gas Prices Is your fuel tank getting a little low? Garmin nüLink! services show you where you can find the best prices for any grade of fuel in your area. Just tap the screen and go to your chosen station.
	Ciao!™ What are your friends up to? Ciao! integrates multiple third party location-centric social network applications, such as GyPSii, with more networks expected to be added in the future.
	Local Events What’s going on in town? Search for local events, concerts, theater performances, sports, art and navigate there with ease.
	myGarmin™ Your nüvi 1690 will receive alerts for available updates automatically.
	Converter Quickly and conveniently convert up-to-date currency evaluations, measurements, distances, speed and temperature.
	Flight Status Quick access to flight departure/arrival times and gate information from airports around the world with the closest major airports displayed first.
	White Pages Forget someone's address? Find it using White Pages and navigate there. Search by name or phone number — faster and more convenient than a phone book.
	Send to GPS Build a list of destinations online then send them wirelessly to your nüvi 1690.
	Movie Times Wanna catch a flick? Just tap Movie Times and you can find an area movie theater quickly and easily.
	Weather What’s the weather forecast? Tap the Weather icon to get current and 5-day forecasts tailored for major cities around the world.

What's in the Box
nüvi 1690, Free 2-year data subscription to Garmin nüLink!™ services in the U.S., Preloaded City Navigator® NT North America (U.S. and Canada), Vehicle suction cup mount, Vehicle power cable, USB cable, and Quick start manual

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¹Two-year data subscription to nüLink! services included with purchase of nüvi 1690 while offer lasts. nüLink! services only available in select coverage areas. See the nüLink! coverage map for coverage details. nüLink! Traffic services are available in select areas. See the nüLink! traffic coverage map for included areas. What's in the Box nüvi 1490T, Preloaded City Navigator NT for North America, Lifetime traffic, FM traffic receiver with vehicle power cable, Vehicle suction cup mount, USB cable, Dashboard disc, Quick start manual

• Widescreen ultra-slim GPS design with 4.3-inch WQVGA touchscreen display and EDGE network connectivity
• Pre-loaded with City Navigtor NT maps for North America, including more than 6 million name-searchable points of interest
• Bluetooth wireless technology enables hands-free calling with a compatible phone; included traffic receiver provides North America traffic information
• Pedestrian navigation capability enabled through optional CityXplorer maps
• Enjoy 2 years of free access to Garmin's nüLink! Services like weather forecasts, flight status, white pages, and more

Garmin nuvi 1690 4.3-Inch Portable Bluetooth Navigator with Google Local Search & Real-Time Traffic Alerts Reviews

Garmin nuvi 1690 4.3-Inch Portable Bluetooth Navigator with Google Local Search & Real-Time Traffic Alerts Reviews

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182 Reviews

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427 of 438 people found the following review helpful Garmin's best nuvi model yet!, October 18, 2009 By  Darcal (Northern Jersey) - See all my reviews This review is from: Garmin nuvi 1690 4.3-Inch Portable Bluetooth Navigator with Google Local Search & Real-Time Traffic Alerts (Electronics) EDIT - 12/15/09: Upon further use of the unit and it's nuLink traffic feature, I've run into numerous occasions where the traffic data simply wasn't too accurate. There were times that I'd be driving and the 1690 would indicate that I was in yellow level traffic, however, there really wasn't any traffic on the road at the time. There were other instances of where there'd be highway road construction going on with bumper to bumper traffic, but the nuvi didn't acknowlegde any traffic existed. With that said, overall there have been more times than not that the 1690 has nailed the traffic data and has been accurate, but it's been more like a 70-30 ratio which is just ok in my opinion. While I still believe the 1690 has the most accurate traffic compared to other nuvi models (explained in my review), it still leaves alot to be desired at times. I've come to the conclusion that the radio is simply the best source for the most up to the minute traffic info... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comments (18) 113 of 121 people found the following review helpful Slightly disappointing., November 7, 2009 By  Christina Le - See all my reviews    This review is from: Garmin nuvi 1690 4.3-Inch Portable Bluetooth Navigator with Google Local Search & Real-Time Traffic Alerts (Electronics) I wrote a very heated review a few weeks ago... after playing around with the GPS for a full 24 hours. After a lot of hemming and hawing, I decided to keep the GPS because it served its purpose: provide directions for me while I drove around in LA/OC. I'm sure there's probably a better one out there but I paid $360 for this unit from CarToys. The following review is my original one including more opinions on this unit: I'm officially a GPS newbie. I never owned a unit before so fellow newbies - this is for you too. So far, I've had this unit for up to 3 weeks now and here are some pros & cons. Also, this is a matter of my opinion, if you have any tips - PLEASE let me know. PROS: 1) The GPS made my drive very convenient... it gave accurate information even though their traffic data wasn't precise. In one instance they wanted us to hop off the 5 freeway, drive down a regular street, and do it again. 2) Garmin's NuLink service is very helpful... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comments (3) 39 of 41 people found the following review helpful Poor quality & and horrible accuracy, November 8, 2009 By  Ray J "Ray J" (New Orleans) - See all my reviews This review is from: Garmin nuvi 1690 4.3-Inch Portable Bluetooth Navigator with Google Local Search & Real-Time Traffic Alerts (Electronics) I've had this unit for a week. While driving the NE corridor approaching NYC, I noticed some inaccurate info: the screen will say to stay in the right lane to continue on I-95N, while the voice prompts will say to stay in the left lane. This is horribly confusing when you do not know the area (I did not) and are relying on the GPS unit for directions. This happened multiple times - I had to eventually just turn the unit off. It also was interesting that it described our nations capital as "District of Company." When returning home on the train, the screen went blank after about 20 minutes on battery power. I am praying that it is just a faulty battery. However, another reviewer described the battery as only lasting 30 minutes. This makes the pedestrian or bicycle mode useless. Yes, it is a cool unit. But it should work as advertised. My first Garmin unit, based on the Palm Pilot V platform, worked much better than this more advanced unit. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comment

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