It truly is amazing how overly educated people are some of the biggest idiots without a sense of humor, or just don’t understand humor or sarcasm, I feel bad for people like😂😂😂
You described why I ended up with an MXT275 perfectly. I went on an off roading/camping trip last weekend with some friends who recommended GMRS so we could communicate. I live in the city, and my 4X4 parks on the street so I needed something that I could install discreetly and pack away when not in use so it's not visible from outside of the vehicle. The radio performed flawlessly for what I need & doesn't take up too much space in my rig. I was able to connect with the rest of my party who had arrived at camp before me when I was at least 4-5 miles away through thick Pacific Northwest forest. One of my friends who was on the trip even liked my setup so much he immediately bought one when he got home to upgrade his handheld. Great review!
Glad I come upon this video. I have been oscillating over the 275 (15 watts) & 575 (50 watts). Intuitively, 50 is better than 15. But, yours is the 1st video that gave real range/distance numbers & a demonstration as to how well the 275 (15 watts) can be expected to perform. I am the guy you made this video for: Add a radio to my Bronco & truck; then talk to friends on the highway, trail or hunting club.
I'm a ham and I might get one of these for my wife's car. I love how the controls are all in the mic. I wish there were 2m/70cm rigs laid out like this. Very little room on modern cars to mount radios.
Hi Randy, I'm a new to this GMRS and had recently payed my $70 to Uncle Sam's for a FCC license. You were the first RUclips hit for GMRS and I've got to tell you that I'm hooked! Funny satire, GREAT information on radios for the beginner. Sense I'm a beginner I appreciate you going through these radios. It's been years sense being in CB radio but I still listen to HF on my Kenwood R5000. I do understand the differences between narrow band and wide band so I'll make sure when I purchase a radio I'll have both.
Same here! I added an external speaker to the base and have the audio out through it and the microphone speaker...very loud!! Zero issues being able to hear it.
Since Midland is obviously watching your videos, they need to start marketing a much more serious handheld GMRS radio for more serious users. There's no excuse for not doing it.
Midland!!!!! Listen to this man. We all want a high quality portable GMRS radio, not those dumb blister pack radios. Give us something with dust/water/impact protection that actually looks like a professional radio. Like your CT690 and/or CT890 that is sold overseas. Or even better the CT990!!!!
Something waterproof would be excellent for canoeing and kayaking also. I’ve been on large group trips before and you get so spread out that the front of the group can’t possibly communicate with the rear of the group and vice versa.
We want you to make a GOOD mobile GMRS using Supper Hydron Technology. Real 50 watts using noise filters!!! Then WE THE PEOPLE Will buy tens of Thousands.....
I stumbled on this review.. Just like I stumbled across the Radio (which I was looking for at first). So.... I am totally new to GMRS.. In fact after watching part of this review I went to the FCC and got my license for GMRS. Only 35 dollars and it took me no time at all. This video was EXTREMELY helpful. I plan on using future radio in my vehicles for future camping, vacation trips. I want a radio that I can put on a small UTV, inside a camper and in my car. I was looking for something to keep the family in SAFE contact outside of cell phone tower range while we fish or hike. So this fits the niche. Thanks!!
Radio tucks nicely in a Tacoma center console and wires easily to the fuse box (with taps). Mic cord runs under the console top to a convenient mount at your side. Purchase a ghost antenna and hood mount. With that installed, you are a GMRS beginner.
I bought one a couple months ago, found it to be more than adequate to keep in my wife's Audi as part of the emergency kit. I tried several aftermarket antenna and none worked any better than the enclosed antenna. And for the sad hams,, I mounted the antenna on my glass sunroof and reception was fine, not optimal, but got 5 miles in my heavily tree unincorporated area of the sierras. One area I give them a perfect score is support. They responded quickly and thoroughly to my 5 or 6 inquires
I bought this radio, based on your review, for my side by side. Inexpensive, so no worries about it getting damaged from dust etc . I stuck main unit in the glove box and ran an extension cable from the main unit to a handy place I could easily reach when driving or resting. So far I love it for its convenience and simplicity. BTW I have my Extra Ham Operators License (KJ7VCY), but I don't always want to hop onto the ham radio while out getting dirty. Wish I could have known you were so close when I lived in Corona. Great vid Randy
Great Video's! Recent Subscriber and New to Radios. Everyone was Pushing me to turn into a "Ham" but after watching a few of your Videos, GMRS seems the way I want to go. Thanks again.
Thanks for (finally :) reviewing this radio. I’m both a (happy :) ham and a licensed gmrs user. The only reason I purchased the mxt275 is for my wife’s vehicle, so she would let me install a radio at all. It works well enough for us, although it is missing at least one PL tone (CTCSS) which happens to be the one used on our local gmrs repeater. That’s disappointing to me since that repeater has a very large reach area... love your vids, the notaintro, and the sarcasm. My current favorite radio content provider. Cheers!
Great radio! Installed ours in our side x side inside the dash, and used a water-proof rj-45 pass-through so we can "hide the mike" when not in use.... hits repeaters > 50 miles away no problem with our covert NMO ghost antenna...
I picked up this radio to see if I would like GMRS. Solid performance with minimal input from the user. Installed it in the car and eventually upgraded the antenna to longer version for better reach. Good tongue in cheek review
I got on the FCC web site and in a few clicks bought my $35 GMRS license. It was a pleasant shock after so many years of dealing with their HORRIBLE web site. As an extra class Ham and retired software engineer I concur with your attitude about the self important know it alls.
I use the mxt115 it's works and does the job for a mobile radio... I can reach 20 miles no problem and I use one as a base station... Keep the videos coming randy and keep giving those sad hams on there toes....
What antenna do you run? I have the 3DB ghost gain antenna and a KG905G and simplex running both radios with minimal obstructions I am getting about 8.5 miles.
Stumbled on your videos while trying to learn about GMRS. Now I find myself watching as many as I can. Anyway, just got this radio along with a Midland 3db gain Ghost antenna and these items now live in my truck. Love it so far. Thanks for the educational as well as comedy sprinkled content - keep up the great work.
EXCELLENT REVIEW, SIR YOU ARE CORRECT BOUT GROUND PLATES. I LEARNED THIS THE HARD WAY MANY MANY YEARS AGO, BEGINNING WITH CB RADIO! BEEN DOING HAM FOR 24 YEARS NOW. I'M DONE WITH HAM. GONNA TRY AND BUY ONE OF THEM MIDLAND MXT275 GMRS RADIOS! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, SIR!!!
I know this was 2 years ago but I really enjoyed this review, especially since the Midland MXT275 is "out for delivery." I'm just getting started with GMRS and for my needs I believe this radio will meet my needs. Thanks so much for a great review!
Great video. Very informative and sealed my decision to buy the MXT275. I'm a railfan and want it for those purposes. Me and my friends chase and photograph trains. I will never check the SWR or worry about the tech performance of this radio as long as I can reach and hear my friends.
Hey, Randy. I just got my Ham license, but I will say this: I respect experience over a permission slip. Thank you for your videos. They’re delightful and educational. ❤
Great video, i have that radio and works great. I tried a regular mag mount with RG58 coax and a higher gain antenna and did not see a real great improvement. Did find out though by not using the supplied antenna that came with the radio it would not pick up any weather stations, guess that long wire has some benefits in that band of reception.
Ty for your content. I purchased a uv-9r based on your reviews just the other day, (a year or so after your review etc), and yes indeed, B-Tech did listen, as there was an additional screw for the programming cable. Keep up the good work.
OMG, OMG, OMG!!!! I’m his favorite listener. He pointed directly at me!!!! I got the Ghost antenna midland makes. Mine is mounted to my roll bar as high as it will go. I was able to reach my friend at about 5.4 miles. No clear line of site. It’s a good enough radio for sure.
This will be nowhere as eloquent as what Randy will explain, but in hopes of tiding yourself and others over until he does a video, here goes nothing. Running wide band with a narrowband repeater or when conversing with someone whose radio is set to narrowband is kinda like having a heavy-duty wife or girlfriend who needs to shop at Lane Bryant, and buying her the smallest panties available at Victoria's Secret. Your wife or girlfriend might be able to force herself into them but they will at some point rip open and be rather awkward. Likewise, your wideband signal will spill out over the edges of the narrowband repeater's or radio's receiver's passband and will sound awkward, maybe loud and distorted. If you have a narrowband radio and are trying to communicate with a person through a wideband radio or repeater, it will be like getting your very thin wife or girlfriend the biggest pair of panties at Lane Bryant. She can fit into them, but they will be very loose and awkward. Likewise, your narrowband signal will fit well within the receiver passband of the wideband repeater or receiver, but there will be a lot of excess room around it. Your transmit audio, as a result, may sound kind of weak and lacking, inside those larger receiver passbands. Hope this helps.
@@grigorirasputin5020 Thanks for that. I'm going to have to experiment with both variations of panties to fully understand the analogy, but this helps. BTW do you have a spare room?
I’ve learned so much about this radio from this video. You are right, I bought this radio for off roading on the weekend and don’t for trips. I don’t know anything about repeaters. I have bought a 3 foot antenna (+6db) and mounted it on the tail light area of my 4runner. I didn’t know about ground planes til now but the radio seems to pick up and transmit signal without problems. Maybe if I mounted it on the hood or roof it would have been more perfect. Thanks for the video!
I thoroughly enjoy all of these shows, Im gathering stuff to get into the fun, I also have a sad ham friend who enjoys speaking on a level he knows that is far above my understanding. Thanks for helping remove some of the mystique
Than ks for the imperfect test. This is how my antenna will be on the third brake light mount of my Al-Lu-Minium truck. 1/2 aluminum roof ground plane, 1/2 fiberglass topper.
I have the mxt-275 radio, I mounted the antenna on the upper left corner of the windshield and it works great. I am sure I can get more out of the radio, that's why I enjoy watching these videos. But on the level terrain, with house's and trees in-between my partner and I we talk 10 miles as the crow flies.
You are HILARIOUS! I loved it. Just subscribed because of your wit and dry humor. This vid was definitely targeted at me and it was exceptional. Thanks for making it. I was debating about getting the MXT275 and this convinced me it was right for me.
I bought and installed this on a 2005 Chevy Trail Blazer --- very happy with it so far. The sole reason for this radio was the tiny footprint! It's incredibly small! I set the screen to Yellow and I'm having an almost-ham to set up the repeater stuff for me; he was concerned if it was Narrow or Wide-band --- it IS Narrow --- yippee! I also ordered these: TIDRADIO TD-H5 GMRS - and expect to enjoy them too. Thanks - very much for your assessment of this Midland MXT2575 radio.
I own the 115 model. I haven't a need for more power really as I live in florida... everything is flat lol. Love that little radio. Thanks again for your honest videos.
I have this and the Uniden CMX760, which is the same form factor, stacked behind my dash. I typically go most of the summer with no roof on my Jeep, so I need something I can hide both for water protection and security. I just plug in the microphones if/when I need them.
I just pick up on used looks brand new for $40. I have been holding off getting a mobile radio to get a 50 watt one. But I just could not pass up on that price. I will say it is way way way better than my 5 watt ht with a duel band mag mount antenna. Now I will say that the receive is not at good as my very expensive yeasu ht with mag antenna but I think it’s not bad at all. I’m looking to upgrade to a better antenna for the mxt275 and hopefully that will help a lot.
I have this little gem in my Tacoma and I love it. I don't know how it works, and I only have a mild understanding of repeaters. Much like a cell phone, I don't know how it works, I just want to pick it up and talk to my group of Tacos. I did add a 3dB stubby antenna because it looks cool and stuff.
I almost decided i wanted this radio until you said it was narrow band. What a good wide band mobile radio. I have a HT but need a mobil rig for my truck
Very entertaining and informative review. I love my little MXT275. It’s great for the limited space I have in my vehicle. I have the Ghost 3db gain antenna with mag mount that I switch out with 6db gain antenna on the roof of my vehicle. Careful sir. Some may say you are starting to like Midland radios…… 😳
I have the same setup you do. The software could be better and the screen could use an update from 1985 to 2015. But other than that I love the form factor. The handset controls are awesome. The radio can be mounted anywhere with a cat5 extension to the hand set. It is a really well built and thought out set of hardware. My only real complaint is that you can't save multiple settings for the same channel. The menu interface is also a let down because of the silly 1980s screen. I am thinking about getting the NEW 575 with the giant watt blaster feature when they are in stock again. More power is more better right?
I just wanted to let you know that I have watched and enjoyed several of your videos but today I actually hit the like button because I just love your approach. Also because you said "Every moron knows that unboxing videos are stupid." haha love it, and keep the vids coming.
"I'm surprised it not only works, but works very well." Well, that's because they gave you so much wire, you can basically leave the antenna at home as you drive around town, so you can always reach home base that way. Where are you supposed to store all that extra unshielded wire so it doesn't cause interference?
Actually it is shielded cable, RG6(?) I think. Me and my Ham buddies been using it in our cars for years with no issues. Now for jamboree stuff the THICK stuff comes out.
Just bought this radio and installed in my Jeep JK. The only things I wish it had was a way to skip channels while scanning and a setting to automatically power the radio off. I think it does power off is no signal is received for awhile but not after 30 - 60 minutes, etc. Other than that I love it.
I saw you recently (streaming with a ham guy - no less), where you stated that this radio is now wide band. I wondered how one would tell if their radio was wide or narrow (on repeater channels). I wrote to midland support and received a reply (5/20/22) that stated that all radios are set to narrow band, but that the newer ones - with the USB-C port - could be upgraded in firmware to transmit wideband. I noticed, looking at the FCC ID, that indeed there was an application for increased bandwidth transmission. Apparently, after the firmware update, the choice of bandwidth is not user selectable. I would love to see you reach out to Midland, and do another excellent video explaining what the story is. Thank you for your excellent videos on GMRS. Rick
I have that same little antenna stuck to my plastic dashboard of my Yamaha Rhino with gorilla glue, works just fine hitting my repeater ( 20 mile radius of the farm) very happy with Midland Radios for our farm vehicle’s
I love this. I wish Motorola made something as simple as this. I want to get this for my truck and when I go back and forth to the city would love to chat with people on the road.
😀 I don't usually comment on RUclips videos but I must say I enjoy your postings and most of your content. You tell it like it is (most of the time) and I THANK YOU for that❗😎👍🏻
Randy, you're hilarious. I hope nobody considers me a sad ham because I laugh so hard when you bring up that stuff. I've come across so many people that are exactly how you present them to be and I fail to see it positively advancing the hobby. Anyway, I'm new to your channel, enjoy the videos and looking to get a GMRS license as well for another tool or option.
Everybody knows you never use a cookie tray as a ground plane.....A pizza pan "preferably Neapolitan style" would be a much better choice. Always remember to remove the pizza before mounting the antenna. I learn that the hard way. Good review.
There needs to be a "love it" button. Thanks for calling out the dickheads especially. Bravo on a clear, concise, no BS review. This should be a template for others. Two thumbs up!
Love your style and presentation, going to watch more of your channel! I was on the fence for this to put in my Corvette but after watching your video I am purchasing from your affiliate link. Thank you
Great review. My off-roading buddy and I are thinking of getting this and doing away with the cb radios that don't work very well. I am probably in that target market for something like this. We just need to be able to communicate while we are off-roading and traveling , so will never be more than a couple of miles away anyway and this seems to be the ticket. I also don't have a lot of room for a big display, so the handheld controls are perfect and I can mount the power box out of the way somewhere. Thanks for this.
One use for the "Monitor" button is for those who use the mis-named "Privacy" tones (which should be called "Do-Not-Disturb" tones) to make sure no one else is already using the frequency before keying up.
Midland is offering this radio in a bundle with the MXTA26 whip antenna and the magnetic mount for it. I’ve seen your video stating that is your favorite antenna. My main use would be communicating with other trail drivers in southeast national forests and parks with a lot of trees and hills. I’ve seen mixed statements that the whip antenna is not the best option to it is the best all around option for that and other terrains. Would you recommend that antenna for the mxt275 over the small 2.1db antenna it typically comes with? Thank you.
I have used my MXTA26 antenna to talk on simplex over 30 miles and have used it to hit a repeater at 93 miles away. The small 2.1db antenna works great for its size, but in my tests, it does not perform as well as the MXTA26, however, for trail-comms it will work fine.. But for overall best performance, you want the larger MXTA26.
Hello sir. Got your courteous reply and appreciate your information on the your experience and testing of the radio & antenna combinations. I’m new to the off road trail world (about a year) and have been using an inexpensive handheld GMRS radio from Amazon which is fine for very close communication with a spotter, but not too great on the road to and from our trail destinations and even the trail with much distance between. In my younger days I raced Moto-cross, stock cars and go-karts and grew up family camping and backpacking. The off road trail rides and camping in our 2004 Wrangler LJ has been a nice meshing of those two worlds of motorsports and outdoors. Being new to this activity, it has been nice learning from many areas of experience of others through RUclips contributors like yourself who put all the technical and talent work into your presentations with helpful information as well as taking the time and courtesy to reply to viewers questions like myself. Grateful for your time and work. Thank you sir, Craig
Hey Randy, the new MXMC01 microphone now has full word displays vs the codes the OEM mic comes with. Definitely a game changer plus it has noise canceling.
loved how you took the time to mark the center and then purposefully put the antenna on the side. too bad the sad hams caused you to not get your license...would be great to have on the air. wish there was an echolink for gmrs, because its great for ham because you dont need radio or anything, its all done by software.
I see a lot of Hams here. Some happy, some sad. It's all good. Thanks again Randy! I have me eye on this one for the summer traveling. Kudos on yet another awesome video. WRKH707 -Bob
This is a great choice for ham operators who just want to be able transmit on GMRS channels in an emergency. A handheld GMRS radio is OK for listening to strong signals or simplexing with someone very close, but not much good for reaching out.
The correct term is “for all intents and purposes” not “for all intensive purposes” Who needs an English lesson now ?
You do..
You should study the terms "sarcasm" and "baiting idiot know-it-alls on RUclips"
It truly is amazing how overly educated people are some of the biggest idiots without a sense of humor, or just don’t understand humor or sarcasm, I feel bad for people like😂😂😂
@@TheNotaRubicon hahahahaahahaha
I thought it meant "All in tents on purpose". Now I'm edjewmakated!
Grow up RUclips Nazi
Omg, the fact that you had that huge explanation about the placement on the pie pan and then stuck it towards the side was legendary 😂, well done
"this is where I'm going to stick it", had me dead. Awesome review sir.
I usually watch reviews from others at 1.5x speed. But I watch Randy's videos at normal speed to really enjoy the Sad Ham references. 😀
Great content!
Hello, Texas1FlyBoy
I'm planing to buy my first gmrs radio (mobile). Which one you'll recommend to cover most of Texas when Travel
You described why I ended up with an MXT275 perfectly. I went on an off roading/camping trip last weekend with some friends who recommended GMRS so we could communicate. I live in the city, and my 4X4 parks on the street so I needed something that I could install discreetly and pack away when not in use so it's not visible from outside of the vehicle. The radio performed flawlessly for what I need & doesn't take up too much space in my rig. I was able to connect with the rest of my party who had arrived at camp before me when I was at least 4-5 miles away through thick Pacific Northwest forest. One of my friends who was on the trip even liked my setup so much he immediately bought one when he got home to upgrade his handheld. Great review!
Thanks for comment. That’s what I’ll be using mine for and wasn’t sure how a 15 watt would do
Glad I come upon this video. I have been oscillating over the 275 (15 watts) & 575 (50 watts). Intuitively, 50 is better than 15. But, yours is the 1st video that gave real range/distance numbers & a demonstration as to how well the 275 (15 watts) can be expected to perform. I am the guy you made this video for: Add a radio to my Bronco & truck; then talk to friends on the highway, trail or hunting club.
I'm a ham and I might get one of these for my wife's car. I love how the controls are all in the mic. I wish there were 2m/70cm rigs laid out like this. Very little room on modern cars to mount radios.
me to im ham to i'm going to buy one for new car as well no room like older cars
Hi Randy, I'm a new to this GMRS and had recently payed my $70 to Uncle Sam's for a FCC license.
You were the first RUclips hit for GMRS and I've got to tell you that I'm hooked!
Funny satire, GREAT information on radios for the beginner.
Sense I'm a beginner I appreciate you going through these radios.
It's been years sense being in CB radio but I still listen to HF on my Kenwood R5000.
I do understand the differences between narrow band and wide band so I'll make sure when I purchase a radio I'll have both.
I'm a happy Ham and this is what I use for GMRS along with my Ham rig. Works great and the speaker volume helps a lot in the Jeep.
Same here! I added an external speaker to the base and have the audio out through it and the microphone speaker...very loud!! Zero issues being able to hear it.
Thanks for your comment, that helped solidify my choice!
OMG! I laughed so hard when he placed the antenna on that pan! 😂🤣
Since Midland is obviously watching your videos, they need to start marketing a much more serious handheld GMRS radio for more serious users. There's no excuse for not doing it.
Hear! Hear!
Midland!!!!!
Listen to this man. We all want a high quality portable GMRS radio, not those dumb blister pack radios. Give us something with dust/water/impact protection that actually looks like a professional radio.
Like your CT690 and/or CT890 that is sold overseas. Or even better the CT990!!!!
Something waterproof would be excellent for canoeing and kayaking also. I’ve been on large group trips before and you get so spread out that the front of the group can’t possibly communicate with the rear of the group and vice versa.
We want you to make a GOOD mobile GMRS using Supper Hydron Technology. Real 50 watts using noise filters!!! Then WE THE PEOPLE Will buy tens of Thousands.....
What would you recommend? I'm new to gmrs radios.
I stumbled on this review.. Just like I stumbled across the Radio (which I was looking for at first). So.... I am totally new to GMRS.. In fact after watching part of this review I went to the FCC and got my license for GMRS. Only 35 dollars and it took me no time at all. This video was EXTREMELY helpful. I plan on using future radio in my vehicles for future camping, vacation trips. I want a radio that I can put on a small UTV, inside a camper and in my car. I was looking for something to keep the family in SAFE contact outside of cell phone tower range while we fish or hike. So this fits the niche. Thanks!!
Radio tucks nicely in a Tacoma center console and wires easily to the fuse box (with taps). Mic cord runs under the console top to a convenient mount at your side. Purchase a ghost antenna and hood mount. With that installed, you are a GMRS beginner.
I bought one a couple months ago, found it to be more than adequate to keep in my wife's Audi as part of the emergency kit. I tried several aftermarket antenna and none worked any better than the enclosed antenna. And for the sad hams,, I mounted the antenna on my glass sunroof and reception was fine, not optimal, but got 5 miles in my heavily tree unincorporated area of the sierras. One area I give them a perfect score is support. They responded quickly and thoroughly to my 5 or 6 inquires
I bought this radio, based on your review, for my side by side. Inexpensive, so no worries about it getting damaged from dust etc . I stuck main unit in the glove box and ran an extension cable from the main unit to a handy place I could easily reach when driving or resting. So far I love it for its convenience and simplicity. BTW I have my Extra Ham Operators License (KJ7VCY), but I don't always want to hop onto the ham radio while out getting dirty. Wish I could have known you were so close when I lived in Corona. Great vid Randy
Is the speaker in the hand unit loud enough in your side by side
Great Video's!
Recent Subscriber and New to Radios.
Everyone was Pushing me to turn into a "Ham" but after watching a few of your Videos, GMRS seems the way I want to go.
Thanks again.
Thanks for (finally :) reviewing this radio. I’m both a (happy :) ham and a licensed gmrs user. The only reason I purchased the mxt275 is for my wife’s vehicle, so she would let me install a radio at all. It works well enough for us, although it is missing at least one PL tone (CTCSS) which happens to be the one used on our local gmrs repeater. That’s disappointing to me since that repeater has a very large reach area... love your vids, the notaintro, and the sarcasm. My current favorite radio content provider. Cheers!
Great radio! Installed ours in our side x side inside the dash, and used a water-proof rj-45 pass-through so we can "hide the mike" when not in use.... hits repeaters > 50 miles away no problem with our covert NMO ghost antenna...
I bought this radio for everything you listed. Thanks for the reassurance.
I picked up this radio to see if I would like GMRS. Solid performance with minimal input from the user. Installed it in the car and eventually upgraded the antenna to longer version for better reach. Good tongue in cheek review
I got on the FCC web site and in a few clicks bought my $35 GMRS license. It was a pleasant shock after so many years of dealing with their HORRIBLE web site. As an extra class Ham and retired software engineer I concur with your attitude about the self important know it alls.
I use the mxt115 it's works and does the job for a mobile radio... I can reach 20 miles no problem and I use one as a base station... Keep the videos coming randy and keep giving those sad hams on there toes....
What antenna do you run? I have the 3DB ghost gain antenna and a KG905G and simplex running both radios with minimal obstructions I am getting about 8.5 miles.
David Canterbury recommended you on one of his last videos, glad he did. Great stuff and i love the jabs at the sad hams.
I love him! Which video? I'd like to go check it out.
@@TheNotaRubicon this one at about 14:10. ruclips.net/video/Yvp8wJIy7j4/видео.html
Stumbled on your videos while trying to learn about GMRS. Now I find myself watching as many as I can. Anyway, just got this radio along with a Midland 3db gain Ghost antenna and these items now live in my truck. Love it so far. Thanks for the educational as well as comedy sprinkled content - keep up the great work.
EXCELLENT REVIEW, SIR
YOU ARE CORRECT BOUT GROUND PLATES. I LEARNED THIS THE HARD
WAY MANY MANY YEARS
AGO, BEGINNING WITH CB
RADIO! BEEN DOING HAM FOR 24 YEARS NOW. I'M DONE WITH HAM. GONNA
TRY AND BUY ONE OF THEM MIDLAND MXT275
GMRS RADIOS! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, SIR!!!
I know this was 2 years ago but I really enjoyed this review, especially since the Midland MXT275 is "out for delivery." I'm just getting started with GMRS and for my needs I believe this radio will meet my needs. Thanks so much for a great review!
Great video. Very informative and sealed my decision to buy the MXT275. I'm a railfan and want it for those purposes. Me and my friends chase and photograph trains. I will never check the SWR or worry about the tech performance of this radio as long as I can reach and hear my friends.
Recently discovered your channel and love it, two reasons, one, the information and 2 the addressing of that arrogant group, love it.
never thought id be entertained watching a radio review video! thanks for the info and the humor.
Hey, Randy. I just got my Ham license, but I will say this: I respect experience over a permission slip.
Thank you for your videos. They’re delightful and educational. ❤
You know, you should make a video about narrowband and wideband. Just a thought. 👍🏻
Great video, i have that radio and works great. I tried a regular mag mount with RG58 coax and a higher gain antenna and did not see a real great improvement. Did find out though by not using the supplied antenna that came with the radio it would not pick up any weather stations, guess that long wire has some benefits in that band of reception.
Happy ham here with a fresh GMRS license and I can’t wait to try this thing out!
Very thorough review Randy @NotaRubicon Productions
Ty for your content. I purchased a uv-9r based on your reviews just the other day, (a year or so after your review etc), and yes indeed, B-Tech did listen, as there was an additional screw for the programming cable. Keep up the good work.
OMG, OMG, OMG!!!! I’m his favorite listener. He pointed directly at me!!!! I got the Ghost antenna midland makes. Mine is mounted to my roll bar as high as it will go. I was able to reach my friend at about 5.4 miles. No clear line of site. It’s a good enough radio for sure.
I just bought this radio for my sxs I think it’s perfect for me. Thanks for your review 👍🏻
Hi Randy. Please do make a video explaining the difference between narrowband and wideband. That would be very good. Thanks!
This will be nowhere as eloquent as what Randy will explain, but in hopes of tiding yourself and others over until he does a video, here goes nothing.
Running wide band with a narrowband repeater or when conversing with someone whose radio is set to narrowband is kinda like having a heavy-duty wife or girlfriend who needs to shop at Lane Bryant, and buying her the smallest panties available at Victoria's Secret. Your wife or girlfriend might be able to force herself into them but they will at some point rip open and be rather awkward. Likewise, your wideband signal will spill out over the edges of the narrowband repeater's or radio's receiver's passband and will sound awkward, maybe loud and distorted.
If you have a narrowband radio and are trying to communicate with a person through a wideband radio or repeater, it will be like getting your very thin wife or girlfriend the biggest pair of panties at Lane Bryant. She can fit into them, but they will be very loose and awkward. Likewise, your narrowband signal will fit well within the receiver passband of the wideband repeater or receiver, but there will be a lot of excess room around it. Your transmit audio, as a result, may sound kind of weak and lacking, inside those larger receiver passbands.
Hope this helps.
@@grigorirasputin5020 Thanks for that. I'm going to have to experiment with both variations of panties to fully understand the analogy, but this helps. BTW do you have a spare room?
I’ve learned so much about this radio from this video. You are right, I bought this radio for off roading on the weekend and don’t for trips. I don’t know anything about repeaters. I have bought a 3 foot antenna (+6db) and mounted it on the tail light area of my 4runner. I didn’t know about ground planes til now but the radio seems to pick up and transmit signal without problems. Maybe if I mounted it on the hood or roof it would have been more perfect. Thanks for the video!
Been waiting for this review. Thank you!
I thoroughly enjoy all of these shows, Im gathering stuff to get into the fun, I also have a sad ham friend who enjoys speaking on a level he knows that is far above my understanding. Thanks for helping remove some of the mystique
I have this radio in my truck with the 6db ghost antennae from Midland and it works well.
Thanks for the straight forward video, just purchased on of these for my first ever GMRS unit.
i have been watching your videos for a few months now, and i have learn a whole lot. thank you
Than ks for the imperfect test. This is how my antenna will be on the third brake light mount of my Al-Lu-Minium truck. 1/2 aluminum roof ground plane, 1/2 fiberglass topper.
I have the mxt-275 radio, I mounted the antenna on the upper left corner of the windshield and it works great. I am sure I can get more out of the radio, that's why I enjoy watching these videos. But on the level terrain, with house's and trees in-between my partner and I we talk 10 miles as the crow flies.
Love your review, and your sarcasm matches mine. Subscribed!
Thanks for the quick response. Will buy and install after a major storm passes by me.
You are HILARIOUS! I loved it. Just subscribed because of your wit and dry humor. This vid was definitely targeted at me and it was exceptional. Thanks for making it. I was debating about getting the MXT275 and this convinced me it was right for me.
Sold!
Profesional review, great job.
This will be my next radio for my truck, thanks
I bought and installed this on a 2005 Chevy Trail Blazer --- very happy with it so far. The sole reason for this radio was the tiny footprint! It's incredibly small!
I set the screen to Yellow and I'm having an almost-ham to set up the repeater stuff for me; he was concerned if it was Narrow or Wide-band --- it IS Narrow --- yippee!
I also ordered these: TIDRADIO TD-H5 GMRS - and expect to enjoy them too. Thanks - very much for your assessment of this Midland MXT2575 radio.
As always, I liked this video before it even gets started good. As always, I know there will be no need to change my vote.
I own the 115 model. I haven't a need for more power really as I live in florida... everything is flat lol. Love that little radio. Thanks again for your honest videos.
Great Video - Im a HAM and love when you rip Sad HAMS a new one! (M7CCZ)
I have this and the Uniden CMX760, which is the same form factor, stacked behind my dash. I typically go most of the summer with no roof on my Jeep, so I need something I can hide both for water protection and security. I just plug in the microphones if/when I need them.
Lol that antenna placement was awesome, someone’s ocd just went nuts
I seriously watch all these just to laugh everyday. Lol
I’m learning GMRS and love this channel. 👍
I just pick up on used looks brand new for $40. I have been holding off getting a mobile radio to get a 50 watt one. But I just could not pass up on that price. I will say it is way way way better than my 5 watt ht with a duel band mag mount antenna. Now I will say that the receive is not at good as my very expensive yeasu ht with mag antenna but I think it’s not bad at all. I’m looking to upgrade to a better antenna for the mxt275 and hopefully that will help a lot.
I have this little gem in my Tacoma and I love it. I don't know how it works, and I only have a mild understanding of repeaters. Much like a cell phone, I don't know how it works, I just want to pick it up and talk to my group of Tacos. I did add a 3dB stubby antenna because it looks cool and stuff.
Thank you for the practical no nonsense review. Looks like the radio I need.
I have the MXT400 and have no complaints. the main issues are fixed by basic programming. Thought you'd like to know as your.... favorite.... viewer
I got the same radio... There is programming software for it...
I almost decided i wanted this radio until you said it was narrow band.
What a good wide band mobile radio.
I have a HT but need a mobil rig for my truck
This video got a like from me just for the imperfect placement of the antenna, alone. Well done.
LOLW - love the editing to show the old 75 handheld CB - hollywood eat your heart out
Very entertaining and informative review. I love my little MXT275. It’s great for the limited space I have in my vehicle. I have the Ghost 3db gain antenna with mag mount that I switch out with 6db gain antenna on the roof of my vehicle. Careful sir. Some may say you are starting to like Midland radios…… 😳
I have the same setup you do. The software could be better and the screen could use an update from 1985 to 2015. But other than that I love the form factor. The handset controls are awesome. The radio can be mounted anywhere with a cat5 extension to the hand set. It is a really well built and thought out set of hardware. My only real complaint is that you can't save multiple settings for the same channel. The menu interface is also a let down because of the silly 1980s screen. I am thinking about getting the NEW 575 with the giant watt blaster feature when they are in stock again. More power is more better right?
I just wanted to let you know that I have watched and enjoyed several of your videos but today I actually hit the like button because I just love your approach. Also because you said "Every moron knows that unboxing videos are stupid." haha love it, and keep the vids coming.
I just realized that the in line fuse holder has a spare fuse within it, that is the perfect spot for a spare fuse.
"I'm surprised it not only works, but works very well." Well, that's because they gave you so much wire, you can basically leave the antenna at home as you drive around town, so you can always reach home base that way. Where are you supposed to store all that extra unshielded wire so it doesn't cause interference?
Actually it is shielded cable, RG6(?) I think. Me and my Ham buddies been using it in our cars for years with no issues. Now for jamboree stuff the THICK stuff comes out.
Just bought this radio and installed in my Jeep JK. The only things I wish it had was a way to skip channels while scanning and a setting to automatically power the radio off. I think it does power off is no signal is received for awhile but not after 30 - 60 minutes, etc. Other than that I love it.
I saw you recently (streaming with a ham guy - no less), where you stated that this radio is now wide band. I wondered how one would tell if their radio was wide or narrow (on repeater channels). I wrote to midland support and received a reply (5/20/22) that stated that all radios are set to narrow band, but that the newer ones - with the USB-C port - could be upgraded in firmware to transmit wideband. I noticed, looking at the FCC ID, that indeed there was an application for increased bandwidth transmission.
Apparently, after the firmware update, the choice of bandwidth is not user selectable. I would love to see you reach out to Midland, and do another excellent video explaining what the story is.
Thank you for your excellent videos on GMRS.
Rick
I have that same little antenna stuck to my plastic dashboard of my Yamaha Rhino with gorilla glue, works just fine hitting my repeater ( 20 mile radius of the farm) very happy with Midland Radios for our farm vehicle’s
In a straight line, in wooded country, how far can you talk?
I love this. I wish Motorola made something as simple as this. I want to get this for my truck and when I go back and forth to the city would love to chat with people on the road.
Any chance you will review the MTX-400?
Thanks.
😀 I don't usually comment on RUclips videos but I must say I enjoy your postings and most of your content. You tell it like it is (most of the time) and I THANK YOU for that❗😎👍🏻
Randy, you're hilarious. I hope nobody considers me a sad ham because I laugh so hard when you bring up that stuff. I've come across so many people that are exactly how you present them to be and I fail to see it positively advancing the hobby. Anyway, I'm new to your channel, enjoy the videos and looking to get a GMRS license as well for another tool or option.
Everybody knows you never use a cookie tray as a ground plane.....A pizza pan "preferably Neapolitan style" would be a much better choice. Always remember to remove the pizza before mounting the antenna. I learn that the hard way. Good review.
I have one of these in the Jeep with a nice 32” Midland GMRS antenna and it works great
Thank you very much. I am the person that needs to get this radio.
There needs to be a "love it" button. Thanks for calling out the dickheads especially. Bravo on a clear, concise, no BS review. This should be a template for others. Two thumbs up!
Love your style and presentation, going to watch more of your channel! I was on the fence for this to put in my Corvette but after watching your video I am purchasing from your affiliate link. Thank you
Great review. My off-roading buddy and I are thinking of getting this and doing away with the cb radios that don't work very well. I am probably in that target market for something like this. We just need to be able to communicate while we are off-roading and traveling , so will never be more than a couple of miles away anyway and this seems to be the ticket. I also don't have a lot of room for a big display, so the handheld controls are perfect and I can mount the power box out of the way somewhere. Thanks for this.
Know that the Jeep Jamboree (Rubicon) folks require GMRS radios as mandatory equipment. Maybe because Midland is now a major sponsor😉
Thanks for the review. It was very helpful. We’re going to use this on SXS
I enjoy your videos and I’m just starting to learn about GMRS and your videos are very helpful and always have me laughing.
One use for the "Monitor" button is for those who use the mis-named "Privacy" tones (which should be called "Do-Not-Disturb" tones) to make sure no one else is already using the frequency before keying up.
Midland is offering this radio in a bundle with the MXTA26 whip antenna and the magnetic mount for it. I’ve seen your video stating that is your favorite antenna. My main use would be communicating with other trail drivers in southeast national forests and parks with a lot of trees and hills. I’ve seen mixed statements that the whip antenna is not the best option to it is the best all around option for that and other terrains. Would you recommend that antenna for the mxt275 over the small 2.1db antenna it typically comes with? Thank you.
I have used my MXTA26 antenna to talk on simplex over 30 miles and have used it to hit a repeater at 93 miles away. The small 2.1db antenna works great for its size, but in my tests, it does not perform as well as the MXTA26, however, for trail-comms it will work fine..
But for overall best performance, you want the larger MXTA26.
Hello sir.
Got your courteous reply and appreciate your information on the your experience and testing of the radio & antenna combinations. I’m new to the off road trail world (about a year) and have been using an inexpensive handheld GMRS radio from Amazon which is fine for very close communication with a spotter, but not too great on the road to and from our trail destinations and even the trail with much distance between.
In my younger days I raced Moto-cross, stock cars and go-karts and grew up family camping and backpacking. The off road trail rides and camping in our 2004 Wrangler LJ has been a nice meshing of those two worlds of motorsports and outdoors. Being new to this activity, it has been nice learning from many areas of experience of others through RUclips contributors like yourself
who put all the technical and talent work into your presentations with helpful information as well as taking the time and courtesy to reply to viewers questions like myself. Grateful for your time and work.
Thank you sir,
Craig
I have to agree with you on the letters being hard to understand, took me 30 minutes to find the squelch setting because the SQ is 59 on the radio lol
Hey Randy, the new MXMC01 microphone now has full word displays vs the codes the OEM mic comes with. Definitely a game changer plus it has noise canceling.
Best back drop photo yet...
I enjoyed the sarcasm. “One ham said it would catch on fire”.
You should turn the cake pan right side up. This way it can catch any RF signal that may spill over the sides😂. At least until the pan fills up.
That is hilarious!
Great review. Very cool, simple little radio seems nice for a newbie like me and my family. Thanks for posting!
Thanks for making the review entertaining.
Good video. Glad to see split tones are available.
Outstanding!
Very good review. I'm brand new to the This setup so was very helpful.
Very good, informative and enjoyable/entertaining review. Thanks
loved how you took the time to mark the center and then purposefully put the antenna on the side. too bad the sad hams caused you to not get your license...would be great to have on the air. wish there was an echolink for gmrs, because its great for ham because you dont need radio or anything, its all done by software.
AWWW You’re my favorite RUclipsr too! 😃
I see a lot of Hams here. Some happy, some sad. It's all good. Thanks again Randy! I have me eye on this one for the summer traveling. Kudos on yet another awesome video. WRKH707 -Bob
This is a great choice for ham operators who just want to be able transmit on GMRS channels in an emergency. A handheld GMRS radio is OK for listening to strong signals or simplexing with someone very close, but not much good for reaching out.