Level 04 / Home communications

When you split up Check in.

Blackout Comms Kit

Listen to local broadcasts and give two people a way to talk.

The Comms Kit pairs a Midland AM/FM receiver with two XT70 Pro handhelds. A room lantern, two headlamps, phone power and first aid support the rest of the setup.

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Blackout Comms Kit arranged on a table, with two handheld radios, an emergency radio, a lantern, two headlamps, a USB power bank and first aid
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  • Two handhelds
  • AM/FM receiver
  • Room and task light

  • Check in between locations

    Use two Midland XT70 Pro handhelds on an agreed, locally permitted channel.

  • Listen to local broadcasts

    Keep the Midland ER300 Pro tuned to a station you can receive.

  • Keep both hands free

    Set out the lantern and give each person a headlamp when you split up.

  • Keep a phone reserve

    Check the power bank and keep your compatible cable alongside it.

Field views

Give listening and talking their own radios.

Blackout Comms Kit arranged on a table, with two handheld radios, an emergency radio, a lantern, two headlamps, a USB power bank and first aid The Comms Kit Close-up of the two handheld radios and emergency radio from the Blackout Comms Kit Check in on two handhelds Blackout Comms Kit – Listen. Check In.: 1 × Midland ER300 Pro emergency radio, 2 × Midland XT70 Pro handheld radio Tune in to AM/FM Blackout Comms Kit – Light The Room: 1 × Quechua BL200 rechargeable lantern, 2 × Silva Seek 320 headlamp Keep light and power close
Two handhelds
AM/FM receiver

Staying in touch

Decide how you’ll check in before you split up.

Give each person a handheld and agree where to use it. Keep the receiver in one room so someone can listen for local updates.

  • Someone goes to another room

    Agree a permitted channel and try a brief check-in from both spots.

  • You want to hear a local update

    Tune the separate receiver to a station you can pick up at home.

  • You need both hands to look for something

    Use a headlamp. Leave the room lantern where the household gathers.

The details

See how it works

Close-up of the two handheld radios and emergency radio from the Blackout Comms Kit
01 / Two-way check-ins

Product walkthrough

Give two people a way to talk.

Set both Midland XT70 Pro handhelds to the same permitted channel. Test the pair in the locations you’ll use, since walls and other obstacles affect reception.

Blackout Comms Kit – Listen. Check In.: 1 × Midland ER300 Pro emergency radio, 2 × Midland XT70 Pro handheld radio
02 / Local broadcasts

Product walkthrough

Leave the receiver tuned to your local station.

Use the Midland ER300 Pro for AM/FM reception. Check what you can receive indoors and keep the frequency written down beside it.

Blackout Comms Kit – Light The Room: 1 × Quechua BL200 rechargeable lantern, 2 × Silva Seek 320 headlamp
03 / Light and power

Product walkthrough

Keep light and a spare charge near the radios.

Set out the Quechua lantern and two Silva headlamps. Check the UGREEN power bank with your phone cable and keep the first-aid kit in the same place.

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Blackout Comms Kit arranged on a table, with two handheld radios, an emergency radio, a lantern, two headlamps, a USB power bank and first aid

At a glance

Set up one receiver and two handhelds.

Listen
One Midland ER300 Pro for AM/FM broadcasts where available.
Talk
Two Midland XT70 Pro handhelds for agreed check-ins.
Set up
One room lantern, two headlamps, a USB power bank and first aid.

Kit inventory

What’s inside

1 × Midland ER300 Pro emergency radio
AM/FM receiver with USB-C, solar and hand-crank charging options.
2 × Midland XT70 Pro handheld radios
Two-way communication on supported, locally permitted channels.
1 × Quechua BL200 rechargeable lantern
Diffuse room light for a shared space.
1 × UGREEN PB312 power bank
20,000 mAh rated capacity for compatible USB devices.
2 × Silva Seek 320 headlamps
Hands-free light for two people.
1 × Vera First Aid Kit Red
Basic first-aid supplies kept together.

Blackout routine

Try a check-in from both spots.

Choose a locally permitted channel. Check the handhelds from the locations you expect to use and write down the AM/FM stations you can receive.

  • ChargeCheck both handhelds
  • TuneSet your channel and station
  • TestTry both locations

Pack inventory

What comes in the kit

  • 1 ×

    Midland ER300 Pro emergency radio

    AM/FM receiver with USB-C, solar and hand-crank charging options.

  • 2 ×

    Midland XT70 Pro handheld radio

    Two-way local communication on supported channels.

  • 1 ×

    Quechua BL200 rechargeable lantern

    Diffuse light for a shared room or table.

  • 1 ×

    UGREEN PB312 20,000 mAh power bank

    USB backup power for compatible devices.

  • 2 ×

    Silva Seek 320 headlamp

    Hands-free light for moving around or checking the kit.

  • 1 ×

    Vera First Aid Kit Red

    Basic first-aid supplies kept together.

EU-market radio configuration. Use locally permitted channels and check the rules in the destination market.

Standby House field checklist

Run a short practice check-in.

Decide who takes each handheld and where you’ll be when you need to speak.

  1. Close-up of the two handheld radios and emergency radio from the Blackout Comms Kit

    Agree the channel

    Set both XT70 Pro radios to the same locally permitted channel.

  2. Blackout Comms Kit – Listen. Check In.: 1 × Midland ER300 Pro emergency radio, 2 × Midland XT70 Pro handheld radio

    Try the two locations

    Make a brief check-in from each spot and adjust where you stand if reception is weak.

  3. Blackout Comms Kit – Light The Room: 1 × Quechua BL200 rechargeable lantern, 2 × Silva Seek 320 headlamp

    Check the receiver and light

    Try your chosen AM/FM station, the lantern and both headlamps before putting them away.

Compare your options

Give each type of radio a job.

TaskER300 Pro receiverXT70 Pro handheld pair
QuantityOne receiverTwo handheld radios
UseListen to available AM/FM broadcastsTalk with someone on the same permitted channel
PreparationWrite down your receivable stationsAgree a channel and test both locations
Blackout Comms Kit arranged on a table, with two handheld radios, an emergency radio, a lantern, two headlamps, a USB power bank and first aid

Price & availability

Blackout Comms Kit

Listen for local broadcasts and give two people a way to check in.

€349.90

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Frequently asked questions

What comes in the Comms Kit?

Eight items. One Midland ER300 Pro, two XT70 Pro handhelds, one lantern, one power bank, two headlamps and one first-aid kit.

What’s the difference between the radios?

Use the ER300 Pro to listen to AM/FM broadcasts. Use the two XT70 Pro handhelds to talk on a shared, locally permitted channel.

How far will the handhelds reach?

Reception depends on the location, including walls, terrain and other obstacles. Test the pair from the places where you’ll use it.

Can I call emergency services with the handhelds?

The handhelds are for conversations with compatible radios on the same channel. Plan a separate way to contact emergency services.

Where can I use the handhelds?

The kit uses an EU-market radio configuration. Check the rules where you plan to use it and choose a locally permitted channel.

Try the check-in while it’s easy.

Set a shared channel and keep a list of receivable AM/FM stations.

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