Quick Review: Midland Radio MXT275
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- Here is a quick review of our most commonly used off road communications: Our 2 year old Midland Radio MXT275. This all-in-one Micro Mobile package continues to be our most used even after getting our license for VHF/UHF amateur radio.
Midland MXT275 - amzn.to/3gFnhm2
Midland T51VP3 - amzn.to/3lqOM6B
We shot this using:
Fujifilm XT-3 - amzn.to/32renoP
Tascam DR-05X Stereo Recorder - amzn.to/2BOowB6
SoLID Lavalier Lapel Microphone Set - amzn.to/2BNlaOK
All edits completed in Final Cut Pro X
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Blue Race - Out of Flux - Auta a dopravní prostředky
It will work with FRS as well 1-22 are shared FRS/GMRS channels but only handheld low power units can use 8-14. If you have an FRS radio on channel 1 and this GMRS radio on channel 1 they will work together.
Speaker info was exactly what I was looking for :)
Awesome! Yeah, I found it weird that such a great feature wasn't really discussed much.
Nice vid as always guys!!! Alot better then a simple walkie talkie
Definitely! We have this and our VHF/UHF digital radio, and this one still gets used the most.
Very functional review. Thank you.
Thanks! We still use this thing often. We actually were using it just yesterday to coordinate two vehicle during a video shoot. Such a great radio!
@@TrailorSailYT Very good! Ours is on the way. Going to be great for our camping and other trips.
The test is now $35 and only took 24hrs from the time I paid until I got my call sign.
There is no test. Just the $35 bucks and then you'll be issued a license that's good for 10 years.
Can you do another video showing how you installed and wired yours up with better lighting?
I am actually going to be redoing my setup in the next few weeks. I have a few other videos to work on first, but I will be videoing that too.
GMRS may sound like a better option than CB, and it's certainly is better than CB, due to GMRS is FM and up to recently. CB was strictly. AM. For off roading, MURS may also be an option, due to VHF has more leigh way when it comes to open spaces, Of course, UHF GMRS has options of using repeaters, either fixed or portable. Depending on location and terrain.
I still carry the GMRS radio on the dash because of its ubiquity in the market, but I am now a licensed VHF/UHF operator W4RNN utilizing an old Yaesu unit. Both systems definitely have their ups and downs.
How do you set up to have the speaker on the Mic?
Does the mic require any batteries? I’ve seen it listed in an Amazon seller page stating “6 AAA batteries required”, but haven’t seen it anywhere else. Still deciding on this radio or the MXT115.
I have no idea why they have that on there, but the answer is - NO - they do not require any additional batteries. We have this one wired into our truck's on-board electrical system. Both the MXT115 and the MXT275 have no additional batteries required.
@@TrailorSailYT thanks for the reply. I did wind up contacting Midland USA directly and they confirmed it. I received my MXT275 last week and it’s great.
MIdland has a 50 watt currently.MXT575.
Yep. It just came out last month.
A bit pricey though. The MTX275 is a good starter GMRS radio for people who are just getting into this
@@husker_nation with a 115 and the Retevis RT91 can boost by 40 watts, and it's cost is near a hundred dollars. The limit is 50 watts, so this would put it 5 watts over limit though. If you use a HT it's within power range.
Do you have to get a license for every radio you have? Or is that licence/call sign good for all within the family? ( like that handheld) Thanks!
Nope! The GMRS radio license is for all radios and all people in your immediate family. 100% worth it!
@@TrailorSailYT have you done a video about how to do both speakers on the hand unit and the actual unit it self? but if not im sure its in the handbook.
Theres no test for gmrs, just a license fee of 70 dollars and the license is good for 10 years and covers your family
Yep. I think I covered that in the video. :)
It's now $35
what type of range for comms? 5-7 miles?
Definitely not 5-7 miles unless you are in flat + open wide terrain. We have been able to communicate that far a few times, but 2-3 miles is a safer bet.
You should check out the channel NotARubicon - he has a very good review of the MXT275 radio
How do I get the license for this ? Thanks !
Its definitely not a straight forward process (because government), but you will need to register with the FCC to get a FCC Registration Number. Then you will need to fill out the form on the FCC's website to apply for a (ZA) - GMRS license and pay the fee there. Now that you have asked this I find myself logging back on to the FCC website to ensure all my licenses are up-to-date. LOL
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