Finally Midland has listened to the consumers! I am excited of the release of these FCC CERTIFIED GMRS mobiles with two of them being REPEATER CAPABLE! I love the MXT115 and think once I get the cash, two of those will be mine.
I really think Midland has really done a swell job by putting these radios out on the market. Models like the MXT 115 & 400 really allows individuals to utilize the spectrum of the General Mobile Radio Service. I just hope those individuals play by the rules and apply for licenses. Then again, there always be individuals who won't be licensed and say they have every right transit due to they bought the radio.
Adam Huffnagle I can legally transmit on my own lawn it’s my right, and if your radio waves pass through my yard I have the right to shoot them out the sky.
how are going to shoot a radio wave out of the sky police fire there all talking through your yard and be sides it is agent's the law to dis charge a gun in city any way.
Even if it is 15 watts output, that tiny coax on the mag-mount antenna is going to be lossy as all get-out, which is going to affect receive sensitivity as well as create power loss on transmit.
Update 1/26/2017 The Midland MXT400 arrived today and is in stock. If you are waiting for a 40W mobile GMRS radio, your wait is over. It's here! www.buytwowayradios.com/products/midland/midland-mxt400.aspx
Update 2/13/2017 - The Midland MXT115 has arrived and is now in stock at Buy Two Way Radios. If you pre-ordered one, it should be on its way! www.buytwowayradios.com/products/midland/midland-MXT115.aspx
I tried the Midland GMRS radios and found them to be over priced and under powered. I got rid of the one that I had, the MXT-400, and got a BTech GMRS-50X1 that I use at the base. It has several nice features like 50 Watts, GMRS Repeater Capable (pre-programmed - includes all GMRS frequencies), CTCSS/DCS, with a Dual Band Analog Scanning Receiver (136-174.99MHz (VHF) 400-520.99MHz (UHF). And at $199.98 shipped compared to the $274.99 for the MXT-400, it is a better buy and it is also FCC Type Accepted. Getting a second one for my the car, currently using a BTech GMRS-V1 HT in the car.
Great bunch of radios ,,Too bad we can't really use them here in Australia as we use 477 Mhz UHF for general use although I do have 5 watt handhelds that are programmable lower UHF frequencies and VHF as well . I believe GMRS is 462 -467 MHz...correct me if I'm wrong . Also we are nor allowed more than 5 watts without special permits and licencing I think . I use Uniden and Oricom 5 watt units for the car and 1.7 to 5 watts handhelds ..Thanks for the great review .
The price on the MXT115 is already dropped from 149.99 to $132.45 on Amazon. Maybe people are realizing that these new models are NOT that good, after all? The only third-party review I've found so far said that the power is NOT 15W on the 115 but much less, which would be a massive disappointment. I'd like to check one out and do a review myself if I could get my hands on one, but only for testing, because I don't fall for the seller ads any more who withhold information from the buyers. :-/
I really if Uniden or Cobra has plans to keep up with Midland's new of GMRS Repeater capable radios. I am going assume that Motorola Kenwood and Vertex won't do anything for General Consumer Use. Beside they already radios in use on GMRS
i remember in 1997 irc chat was taking off as the greatest and latest chat thing, then i found an app called cb chat, now the cb lingo and fun was at a personal computer level but on a geakish kinda level too..lol man I must be gettin old..
Hi there, I'm looking to get into gmrs and put something like a micromobile unit in my car. However I have a few questions I'm wondering if you could help me with. I see the FCC updated the GMRS/FRS rules, so which of the current three midland MM radios will work with FRS radios and which channels would those be? Additionally I see that these operate on 15 gmrs channels, but what does that look like on the current FRS/GMRS channel charts? I thought there were 22. If I want repeater capabilities, good power, shared frs channels, and noaa weather channels, which radio do you suggest? Thanks in advance!
After the FCC reform of FRS and GMRS in 2017, both services use the same frequencies for all 22 channels. What differentiates FRS from GMRS is the maximum wattage of the radio, whether or not it has a detachable antenna and whether or not it supports repeater frequencies. Here is an updated table of FRS and GMRS channels and frequencies www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2006/07/frs_and_gmrs_frequencies.html The current MXT micromobiles were introduced before the Part 95 changes, so the low power channels 8-14 are not supported on the radio. However, these radios will communicate with FRS radios on channels 1-7 and 15-22, since both FRS and GMRS share those frequencies.
channels 1 through 22 are F R S channels channels and channels 15 R PT through 22 R P H are gmrs repeater channels PART 95 I read them right off my radio which is a 45 watter
Love this I really love the micro mrx100 radio very great I just wonder if there is another way to mount my mic and holder cause the sticky came undone
you guys out their let me tell you THE MIDLAND MXT275 GMRS RADIO IS THE BEST DAMN RADIO I HAVE EVER PURCHASED YOU ARE CRAZY IF YOU DO NOT BUY THIS OUTSTANDING PRODUCT. MY HAT'S OFF TO MIDLAND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS BEAUTIFUL PRODUCT I AM TICKLED PINK!
I have a MXT115 hard wired in my auto does the new MXT 500 use all the same connections so I can just unplug everything g from the 115 and then just plug my existing wires and power into the 500 ?
There are a number of power supplies available that will work with the MXT105. Read our article "Choosing the right size power supply for your radio" for more information. www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2020/04/choosing-the-right-size-power-supply-for-your-radio.html
If I understand correctly, FRS (no license) is blocked, even though they use the same 462 MHz band, but GMRS units with FRS capabilities (license required) will work. So no cross service (FRS>GMRS) is allowed?
Not exactly. In the US, FRS and GMRS use both 462 and 467 MHz frequencies. 467 MHz is used for FRS only channels and GMRS repeater channels for TX, 462 MHz is used for GMRS only and shared FRS/GMRS channels. The MXT series radios support 15 GMRS channels. 8 are GMRS exclusive and 7 are shared FRS/GMRS. Technically, a MXT series radio can communicate with an FRS radio on the shared FRS/GMRS channels, but due to the higher wattage allowed on the GMRS, would be transmitting on the GMRS. The type of service on the shared channels depends on the wattage of the radio. This chart of FRS/GMRS frequencies may help explain how it works. www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2006/07/frs_and_gmrs_frequencies.aspx
you need a 13.5 volt power supply to run it ham radio world sell's them Google them thay are all ham radio guys and will get you what you need and ship it to you.
I wonder if the Midland GXT Radios are Repeater Capable ? Up till now there hasn't been a part 95 certified full duplex GMRS Portable or Mobile. Usually users would resort to using surplus part 90 equipment or converted part 97 radios
Hi Adam, the GXT radios currently available are not repeater capable. However, there are several other FRS/GMRS portable handheld radios with repeater capability. A list is available at www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2015/12/repeater_capable_frs_gmrs_radios.aspx .
In 2016 it was $65 for 5 years. As of 2018, a GMRS license costs $70 for 10 years. Unless the license application fee is eliminated completely, the cost is likely to periodically rise.
2 questions for you folks and yes I listened to show :-) 1) I heard in your review (show 108) that the MTX400 is Part 95 certified, what about the MXT105 and the MXT115? www.buytwowayradios.com/products/midland/midland-mxt105.aspx www.buytwowayradios.com/products/midland/midland-mxt115.aspx www.buytwowayradios.com/products/midland/midland-mxt400.aspx NOTE: You guys need to add to the MXT400 "Product Description" that it is part 95 certified. 2) Are there any specific repeaters that Midland (or other manufacturers) have in the works for people to purchase? I would like to, if the price were right, to setup a GMRS repeater in our community.
Thanks for listening to the podcast, Tim! To answer your question, yes, all three models are Part 95 type accepted for the GMRS. As for repeaters, there are currently no repeaters specific to GMRS on the way at this time.
GMRS handheld radios will communicate with the MXT400, and vice versa. As long as they are on the same channel and using the same CTCSS tone or DCS code, they should work with one another.
Jim, to be fair, Midland produced the MXT Series radios before the FCC Part 95 Reform in the summer of 2017. At the time these radios were brought to market, Channels 8-14 were strictly FRS with wattage and antenna limitations that were not legal for GMRS. These were not intended as hybrid FRS/GMRS radios, but strictly as GMRS only, hence the omission of channels 8-14. Since the Part 95 rule change, GMRS now also uses channels 8-14, but with the half-watt limitation on those channels. Midland wasn't short changing anyone, they were merely following the rules at the time for FCC type acceptance for the GMRS.
I want to get the mxt400 but unsure about setup. How do you hardwire, how many amps does it pull? Can I use the antenna from my mxt100? And before you ask.......yes i have a license
Bobb, the MXT400 includes a user manual with basic installation instructions for hard wiring the radio in a vehicle. It draws up to 9 amps when transmitting at full power. Although you can probably use the antenna from an MXT100 on low power, we recommend a mobile antenna with higher wattage rating if transmitting at 40 watts. If you click on the accessories link on the MXT400 product page at Buy Two Way Radios, we include a selection of mobile antennas. www.buytwowayradios.com/products/midland/midland-MXT400.aspx .
Is there a CB type radio or vehical mounted radio that has MURS channels that i could mount in my vehical? I have 2 handheld murs radios, just looking for something to mount in my truck
Range is dependent on a number of factors, including the height of the antenna, the terrain, distance to the horizon and atmospheric conditions. YMMV with any radio, handheld or mobile. For a detailed explanation, check out our GMRS Radio Range Chart. www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2016/12/gmrs_radio_range_chart.aspx .
REACT mainly uses GMRS as their main service so a license is required to get on the air with them. There are no active REACT CB groups in my area and as far as I can find on line, and talking with fellow hams, is that there are no affiliated Amateur radio clubs in this area that interact with them.
These are GMRS radios and operate on 462-467 MHz in the UHF band, so they won't communicate with airband radios, which operate in the VHF band. We also carry a selection of radios for aviation use. www.buytwowayradios.com/consumer/airband-radios.html
There is no definitive answer, because your range will depend on a number of factors specific to your situation. This GMRS radio range chart will help. www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2016/12/gmrs_radio_range_chart.html
They operate on a UHF frequency range of 21 channels known as GMRS but due to high power of these radios they are restricted to only those channels you can use high power on. Effective range in my town on my radios is about 3-5 miles with taller antennas and a local repeater that increases to 20 to 30 miles. No static clear communication very little interference better for communication home as I ride round town than CB radio. I’m currently using MXT115 and would recommend an FCC license and using the 14 channels available on this radio for what It will do. The License is not to difficult to get and worth it to access local repeaters
It is not a CB radio, it operates on the GMRS. You will need a license to operate it in the US, but it is valid for 10 years and will cover you and your immediate family.
All models of the Midland MXT Series radios and prices are here. www.buytwowayradios.com/consumer/frs-gmrs-radios.html?___SID=U&ajaxcatalog=true&manufacturer=15&tw_radio_type=735
These radios are all narrow band. Good luck using them on an established repeater already operating wide band. Listen to a GMRS repeater on the MXT100. It sounds terrible.
alexmann25 ok I’m new and been reading and learning before I buy. I’m thinking of a midland mxt400 because I’m scared of the quality I hear about with the 115. But narrow and wide band and repeaters I’m not familiar with. Can you steer me in any better direction
Hi Timothy, the MXT400 just arrived today and is now in our warehouse. www.buytwowayradios.com/products/midland/midland-mxt400.aspx . The MXT115 should arrive by mid-February 2017.
The voice compander makes these sound really bad, since most GRMRS users don't use this "feature". Most who would buy this are too stupid to figure out companding sounds good only when all are using it. Makes the user audio sound tinny and cheap.
By first specs it seems Midland missed again! :( - No weather channel on the TOP model. - Narrow band on ALL models. - No FM radio in EITHER one. - Ridiculously small antennas and none with the 400. - Way too high prices on ALL. Why would they leave out the weather channels from their TOP model? Why no FM commercial stations when even the Motorola T480, a handheld FRS/GMRS radio has FM in it? The only "good" thing is that they have Repeater channels, but again, that's nothing special since many handhelds had that going back many years, so overall they look under-developed and ridiculously overpriced once again. :-/
Finally Midland has listened to the consumers! I am excited of the release of these FCC CERTIFIED GMRS mobiles with two of them being REPEATER CAPABLE! I love the MXT115 and think once I get the cash, two of those will be mine.
Can they do CTCSS tones? (PL tones) to access repeaters?
NO thay use a pL tone for each repeater in put
@@donalderickson-si8ww I made this comment over 7 years ago. And of course they use a PL Tone for repeaters, how else would it work?!
I really think Midland has really done a swell job by putting these radios out on the market. Models like the MXT 115 & 400 really allows individuals to utilize the spectrum of the General Mobile Radio Service. I just hope those individuals play by the rules and apply for licenses. Then again, there always be individuals who won't be licensed and say they have every right transit due to they bought the radio.
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Adam Huffnagle I can legally transmit on my own lawn it’s my right, and if your radio waves pass through my yard I have the right to shoot them out the sky.
SNOB
then thay get a visit from a club member or the f c c show's up
how are going to shoot a radio wave out of the sky police fire there all talking through your yard and be sides it is agent's the law to dis charge
a gun in city any way.
Even if it is 15 watts output, that tiny coax on the mag-mount antenna is going to be lossy as all get-out, which is going to affect receive sensitivity as well as create power loss on transmit.
Update 1/26/2017 The Midland MXT400 arrived today and is in stock. If you are waiting for a 40W mobile GMRS radio, your wait is over. It's here! www.buytwowayradios.com/products/midland/midland-mxt400.aspx
Update 2/13/2017 - The Midland MXT115 has arrived and is now in stock at Buy Two Way Radios. If you pre-ordered one, it should be on its way! www.buytwowayradios.com/products/midland/midland-MXT115.aspx
What kind of range can we expect
I tried the Midland GMRS radios and found them to be over priced and under powered. I got rid of the one that I had, the MXT-400, and got a BTech GMRS-50X1 that I use at the base. It has several nice features like 50 Watts, GMRS Repeater Capable (pre-programmed - includes all GMRS frequencies), CTCSS/DCS, with a Dual Band Analog Scanning Receiver (136-174.99MHz (VHF) 400-520.99MHz (UHF). And at $199.98 shipped compared to the $274.99 for the MXT-400, it is a better buy and it is also FCC Type Accepted. Getting a second one for my the car, currently using a BTech GMRS-V1 HT in the car.
Great bunch of radios ,,Too bad we can't really use them here in Australia as we use 477 Mhz UHF for general use although I do have 5 watt handhelds that are programmable lower UHF frequencies and VHF as well . I believe GMRS is 462 -467 MHz...correct me if I'm wrong . Also we are nor allowed more than 5 watts without special permits and licencing I think . I use Uniden and Oricom 5 watt units for the car and 1.7 to 5 watts handhelds ..Thanks for the great review .
The price on the MXT115 is already dropped from 149.99 to $132.45 on Amazon. Maybe people are realizing that these new models are NOT that good, after all? The only third-party review I've found so far said that the power is NOT 15W on the 115 but much less, which would be a massive disappointment. I'd like to check one out and do a review myself if I could get my hands on one, but only for testing, because I don't fall for the seller ads any more who withhold information from the buyers. :-/
I hate to say this on there page rugged radio sell's real radio's because thay build them
I have one that kick's out at 45 watts into repeter.
I really if Uniden or Cobra has plans to keep up with Midland's new of GMRS Repeater capable radios. I am going assume that Motorola Kenwood and Vertex won't do anything for General Consumer Use. Beside they already radios in use on GMRS
In the case of the Midland MXT 400, may I use a 30 feet of 50 ohm cable to connect it to an external antenn thank you!
i remember in 1997 irc chat was taking off as the greatest and latest chat thing, then i found an app called cb chat, now the cb lingo and fun was at a personal computer level but on a geakish kinda level too..lol man I must be gettin
old..
Hi there,
I'm looking to get into gmrs and put something like a micromobile unit in my car. However I have a few questions I'm wondering if you could help me with. I see the FCC updated the GMRS/FRS rules, so which of the current three midland MM radios will work with FRS radios and which channels would those be? Additionally I see that these operate on 15 gmrs channels, but what does that look like on the current FRS/GMRS channel charts? I thought there were 22.
If I want repeater capabilities, good power, shared frs channels, and noaa weather channels, which radio do you suggest? Thanks in advance!
After the FCC reform of FRS and GMRS in 2017, both services use the same frequencies for all 22 channels. What differentiates FRS from GMRS is the maximum wattage of the radio, whether or not it has a detachable antenna and whether or not it supports repeater frequencies. Here is an updated table of FRS and GMRS channels and frequencies www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2006/07/frs_and_gmrs_frequencies.html
The current MXT micromobiles were introduced before the Part 95 changes, so the low power channels 8-14 are not supported on the radio. However, these radios will communicate with FRS radios on channels 1-7 and 15-22, since both FRS and GMRS share those frequencies.
@@BuyTwoWayRadios ah wonderful, That simplifies my dilemma and subsequent confusion. Thanks so much!
22 f r s channels 8 repeter channels on my radios
channels 1 through 22 are F R S channels channels and channels
15 R PT through 22 R P H are gmrs repeater channels PART 95
I read them right off my radio which is a 45 watter
Love this I really love the micro mrx100 radio very great I just wonder if there is another way to mount my mic and holder cause the sticky came undone
mine is a magnet mount
you guys out their let me tell you THE MIDLAND MXT275 GMRS RADIO IS THE BEST DAMN RADIO I HAVE EVER PURCHASED YOU ARE CRAZY IF YOU DO NOT BUY THIS OUTSTANDING PRODUCT. MY HAT'S OFF TO MIDLAND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS BEAUTIFUL PRODUCT I AM TICKLED PINK!
I have a MXT115 hard wired in my auto does the new MXT 500 use all the same connections so I can just unplug everything g from the 115 and then just plug my existing wires and power into the 500 ?
The MXT500 uses a 2-pin connector designed for waterproofing that is a little different from the connector used on the MXT115.
Have they worked all the links out of this model? Heard early versions had issues with reception and audio.
We are not aware of an issue with any of the current MXT models.
@@BuyTwoWayRadios ok, the information I was reading must have been old.
Just picked up a midland micromobile mxt105.
I want to run it is a base station at home. What power supply do you recommend?
There are a number of power supplies available that will work with the MXT105. Read our article "Choosing the right size power supply for your radio" for more information. www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2020/04/choosing-the-right-size-power-supply-for-your-radio.html
you need a 13.5 amp converter` I got mine a ham radio outlet
My guess is they are designed to NOT work with other 'bubble pack' radios. Charming.
These are GMRS radios, so they are compatible with FRS/GMRS "bubble pack" radios on the same GMRS frequencies.
If I understand correctly, FRS (no license) is blocked, even though they use the same 462 MHz band, but GMRS units with FRS capabilities (license required) will work. So no cross service (FRS>GMRS) is allowed?
Not exactly. In the US, FRS and GMRS use both 462 and 467 MHz frequencies. 467 MHz is used for FRS only channels and GMRS repeater channels for TX, 462 MHz is used for GMRS only and shared FRS/GMRS channels. The MXT series radios support 15 GMRS channels. 8 are GMRS exclusive and 7 are shared FRS/GMRS. Technically, a MXT series radio can communicate with an FRS radio on the shared FRS/GMRS channels, but due to the higher wattage allowed on the GMRS, would be transmitting on the GMRS. The type of service on the shared channels depends on the wattage of the radio. This chart of FRS/GMRS frequencies may help explain how it works. www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2006/07/frs_and_gmrs_frequencies.aspx
the out side will change but the the in side is the same so thay will all work to gether
what kind of power plug do these radios come with? just a positive and negative cable?
12 VDC power, so yes.
you need a 13.5 volt power supply to run it ham radio world sell's them Google
them thay are all ham radio guys and will get you what you need and ship it to you.
Do you even walkie bro?
I don't walkie but I lift.
I wonder if the Midland GXT Radios are Repeater Capable ? Up till now there hasn't been a part 95 certified full duplex GMRS Portable or Mobile. Usually users would resort to using surplus part 90 equipment or converted part 97 radios
Hi Adam, the GXT radios currently available are not repeater capable. However, there are several other FRS/GMRS portable handheld radios with repeater capability. A list is available at www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2015/12/repeater_capable_frs_gmrs_radios.aspx .
Years ago there was the Icom IC-F21GM, my favorite!
I look forward to getting an MXT115!
Will the MXT400 do split PL/DPL tones? The GMRS repeater network I use has separate RX and DX DPL.
The MXT400 handles them the same as a dedicated FRS/GMRS handheld radio with repeater channels.
So it can't use separate DPL for TX and RX?
That is correct.
Thanks for the info. This should work for me on everything but that one network!
Does Midland make a mobile MURS radio?
Not at this time.
For the radios with the repeater channels ...can you apply the privacy tones to the repeater channels? I read some reviews that said you cannot.
Yes, you can assign CTCSS tones or DCS codes to the repeater channels.
the privacy codes are only on f r s channels.
Are these narrow band like the walkie talkies they sell?
How much is a GMRS license? I've heard varying answers to this, from 65 bucks for 5 years to 70 bucks for 10 years.
In 2016 it was $65 for 5 years. As of 2018, a GMRS license costs $70 for 10 years. Unless the license application fee is eliminated completely, the cost is likely to periodically rise.
No License needed for GMRS for FM Yes.
Don't waste your money! You don't need one . They never check and never will.
I payed $35.00 dollars for mine got mine over the phone and the paper came five days later
my license cost me 35.00 dollars in June of last year for 10 years.
2 questions for you folks and yes I listened to show :-)
1) I heard in your review (show 108) that the MTX400 is Part 95 certified, what about the MXT105 and the MXT115?
www.buytwowayradios.com/products/midland/midland-mxt105.aspx
www.buytwowayradios.com/products/midland/midland-mxt115.aspx
www.buytwowayradios.com/products/midland/midland-mxt400.aspx
NOTE: You guys need to add to the MXT400 "Product Description" that it is part 95 certified.
2) Are there any specific repeaters that Midland (or other manufacturers) have in the works for people to purchase? I would like to, if the price were right, to setup a GMRS repeater in our community.
Thanks for listening to the podcast, Tim! To answer your question, yes, all three models are Part 95 type accepted for the GMRS. As for repeaters, there are currently no repeaters specific to GMRS on the way at this time.
Will hand helds work with the 400?
GMRS handheld radios will communicate with the MXT400, and vice versa. As long as they are on the same channel and using the same CTCSS tone or DCS code, they should work with one another.
am interested in the mxt115 as a base station. how many amps would it draw while transmitting?
Google helps. 15 (W) / 12 (V) = 1.25 (A)
I have a45 watt and run a 13.5 volt power supply.
be advised Folks the MXT105 GMRS does not have channels 8-14 on it, you get short changed!. Always something wrong with Midland designed radios.
Jim, to be fair, Midland produced the MXT Series radios before the FCC Part 95 Reform in the summer of 2017. At the time these radios were brought to market, Channels 8-14 were strictly FRS with wattage and antenna limitations that were not legal for GMRS. These were not intended as hybrid FRS/GMRS radios, but strictly as GMRS only, hence the omission of channels 8-14. Since the Part 95 rule change, GMRS now also uses channels 8-14, but with the half-watt limitation on those channels. Midland wasn't short changing anyone, they were merely following the rules at the time for FCC type acceptance for the GMRS.
Any chance that Midland will produce one of these in the 2 meter amateur band?
probley not
Please do a unboxing of Motorola cp200d it is my favorite radio🙂
And review😊
I want to get the mxt400 but unsure about setup. How do you hardwire, how many amps does it pull? Can I use the antenna from my mxt100? And before you ask.......yes i have a license
Bobb, the MXT400 includes a user manual with basic installation instructions for hard wiring the radio in a vehicle. It draws up to 9 amps when transmitting at full power. Although you can probably use the antenna from an MXT100 on low power, we recommend a mobile antenna with higher wattage rating if transmitting at 40 watts. If you click on the accessories link on the MXT400 product page at Buy Two Way Radios, we include a selection of mobile antennas. www.buytwowayradios.com/products/midland/midland-MXT400.aspx .
Thank you for the information, very helpful.
Is there a CB type radio or vehical mounted radio that has MURS channels that i could mount in my vehical? I have 2 handheld murs radios, just looking for something to mount in my truck
Radio Shack use to have something. You can still find them on ebay.
My TAD M10 does M.U.R.S
Are the micromobiles transmitting in narrow or wideband?
The MXT radios are narrowband.
i have a 105. no lic is there channels that i can use. with out gettin in trouble
The Midland MXT105 is a GMRS radio, so a license is required to transmit on any of the channels.
all G M R S channels require a F C C license you can do it over the phone I did
paper for the wall came five days later.
What is the Range expectancy for theses radios?
Range is dependent on a number of factors, including the height of the antenna, the terrain, distance to the horizon and atmospheric conditions. YMMV with any radio, handheld or mobile. For a detailed explanation, check out our GMRS Radio Range Chart. www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2016/12/gmrs_radio_range_chart.aspx .
where talking gmrs mine is 45 watts and I do 20 miles on one tower
tied into 6 radio towers and cover three county's
lastima que no lo traduzca en español, que alcance tiene ese producto.
NOTE: c heck out www.reactintl.org no license required its a 60 year old radio group world wide check it out and join a team or start a team.
REACT mainly uses GMRS as their main service so a license is required to get on the air with them. There are no active REACT CB groups in my area and as far as I can find on line, and talking with fellow hams, is that there are no affiliated Amateur radio clubs in this area that interact with them.
Midland needs a Bluetooth interface so it can connect to goldwing audio or Sena headsets.
we have a tennie bopper who uses that it sounds really bad
Is this good for aviation use 118-136 MHz?
These are GMRS radios and operate on 462-467 MHz in the UHF band, so they won't communicate with airband radios, which operate in the VHF band. We also carry a selection of radios for aviation use. www.buytwowayradios.com/consumer/airband-radios.html
no it is not
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How far out does the signal reach?
There is no definitive answer, because your range will depend on a number of factors specific to your situation. This GMRS radio range chart will help. www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2016/12/gmrs_radio_range_chart.html
off a repeter about 20 miles for each repeter
I go 20 miles on repeter there are 6 covering three countys
Which frequency does it work?
As noted in the video, the MXT radios operate on GMRS frequencies.
They operate on a UHF frequency range of 21 channels known as GMRS but due to high power of these radios they are restricted to only those channels you can use high power on. Effective range in my town on my radios is about 3-5 miles with taller antennas and a local repeater that increases to 20 to 30 miles. No static clear communication very little interference better for communication home as I ride round town than CB radio. I’m currently using MXT115 and would recommend an FCC license and using the 14 channels available on this radio for what It will do. The License is not to difficult to get and worth it to access local repeaters
all g m r s channels
f r s is 22 channels after ch22 comes channel 15 through 22 are g m r s
channels which use a repeater group.
So you need a license to operate this cbs
It is not a CB radio, it operates on the GMRS. You will need a license to operate it in the US, but it is valid for 10 years and will cover you and your immediate family.
it is a g m r s radio slitely smaller in size
So how much?
All models of the Midland MXT Series radios and prices are here. www.buytwowayradios.com/consumer/frs-gmrs-radios.html?___SID=U&ajaxcatalog=true&manufacturer=15&tw_radio_type=735
NO weather in your TOP radio?? How ridiculous!! I would have purchased one, if not two. One for the truck and one for the car. Oh well...
My thoughts exactly. Why back out a feature as you move up the line?
my H T's HAVE WEATHER BUT NOT MY BASE STATION
These radios are all narrow band. Good luck using them on an established repeater already operating wide band. Listen to a GMRS repeater on the MXT100. It sounds terrible.
WHY would they do that and use narrow-band?! That is totally foolish! :(
alexmann25 ok I’m new and been reading and learning before I buy. I’m thinking of a midland mxt400 because I’m scared of the quality I hear about with the 115. But narrow and wide band and repeaters I’m not familiar with. Can you steer me in any better direction
Just awaiting a timeline, If Midland delays to long, the Chinese programmables will win the market
Hi Timothy, the MXT400 just arrived today and is now in our warehouse. www.buytwowayradios.com/products/midland/midland-mxt400.aspx . The MXT115 should arrive by mid-February 2017.
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OMG,..............Let's See The Radio Nest Time......Excluding The "Extended Commentary Version" !!!!!!!!!!!
The voice compander makes these sound really bad, since most GRMRS users don't use this "feature". Most who would buy this are too stupid to figure out companding sounds good only when all are using it. Makes the user audio sound tinny and cheap.
By first specs it seems Midland missed again! :(
- No weather channel on the TOP model.
- Narrow band on ALL models.
- No FM radio in EITHER one.
- Ridiculously small antennas and none with the 400.
- Way too high prices on ALL.
Why would they leave out the weather channels from their TOP model? Why no FM commercial stations when even the Motorola T480, a handheld FRS/GMRS radio has FM in it? The only "good" thing is that they have Repeater channels, but again, that's nothing special since many handhelds had that going back many years, so overall they look under-developed and ridiculously overpriced once again. :-/
I don't have F M on my radio because rugged radio did not put in there radio