GMRS Midland Micromobile Review, MXT275, MXT400 Radios
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- čas přidán 2. 02. 2019
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Part 2 in the micro series on GMRS. IN this video, I will show you a couple of the radios that I picked up, so you can get an idea of some of the options of the Midland series of GMRS radios. There is no programming. This isn't as frustrating as DMR or DSTAR ham radio programming. When my license arrives, I will make part 3 to show the mobile installation and whah it sounds like on the air.
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I'm so happy to see someone is still into the radios like me. All the other channels either don't know what they're talking about or the channel has been dead for a while.
You motivated me to get my GMRS license. Put my application in and paid them tonight. Also studying for my Tech license.
Eric - out of all of the amateur radio related streamers out there, your videos are by far the most entertaining! I wish I could make Hamcation this year (heck, I live about 10 miles from the damn fairgrounds), but the family comes first. I'd love to meet the local FL amateur radio celeb!
Hi there! 40w Midland uses a 12v "T" connector. The 15w Midland had a 12v polarized Molex connector. Great video!
I have been a loyal Midland person for many many years. They have amazing customer service and support. My first CB was a 13-857 it was a great radio and i sold it to upgrade to a Midland 7001. I also used a model 77 and my neighbor growing up had the 76 base station.
Definitely enjoyed Parts 1 & 2; now impatiently (LOL) waiting for part 3.
Still waiting....
Still waiting
waiting also.................never mind looks like I found it! LOL!!
@@HDCowboy where? I can’t find it
@@ProjectVenture czcams.com/play/PLmFL4nPHonK_5woxeOjU8SI5vogdug4wA.html
Can't wait for part.3, of the serries
Just got an MXT275 today. Very impressed with the build quality❗️Hope to be able to have time tomorrow to install it. Delighted with the small size, and the controls layout on the mike.
I recently bought the MXT400 to use as a base station. I'm still gathering supplies to put up and ground my antenna. On Thursday evening I passed my FCC technician exam, so now I'm also good to go with a dual band ham radio and picked up a pair of Baofeng UV-5R handheld 8 watt dual band ham radios. Great video, keep 'em coming.
I submitted my "ZA" application during the last 15 minutes of the Part 1 video. Thanks for the helpful videos. You're welcome in my Pod when the apocalypse hits.
the more i watch videos about GMRS the more I am down the road getting a GMRS license Andy AB9EW these videos are super keep them coming very informative
Hi there. I’ve enjoyed your videos on the GMRS and hope you post the 3rd in the series. I am also in south Florida and will be watching more of your videos on HAM radios. I’d like to learn more about them. Thank you.
Looking really forward to your part 3 of your GMRS radios hoping to learn more. I like getting into the GMRS systems. I hope you can make contacts on it in your next video.
Great videos that are actually tailored for beginners, thank you sir...!
Very informative and a good video.
I have the MXT 90 and MXT 100, both are 5 watt radios and with a 3db gain antenna we got 2 to 4 miles mobile to mobile. We upgraded to 6 db gain antennas with low loss coax and now have a 4 to 6 mile range here in the Atlanta area. Thanks for the video, looking forward to part 3. If you're ever around Atlanta check in with us at North Georgia GMRS.
WRCD 598 - ATL 170
Wow Eric, my laptop is on autoplay and was playing GMRS related videos. I wasn't for a while near the laptop but was just listening. Anyway, your video appeared to be next and was playing a few minutes when from a few meters away I just recognized your voice LOL !
As always keep up the good job! Nice you guys have GMRS, in EU we only have a 1/2 W PMR.
I vote for the MXT 275 in the vehicle. Would like to see you go through all the mounting options. Thanks!
Thx for the info on these radios. I have the 275 and I love it. I'm glad to get a 400. I will use one as a base with a tower in my yard
Great radio info for Hams that can't get their family members to get their Amateur radio licenses, doubling your power gives you roughly 1 S unit on a relative meter or 3 dBi, a decent external antenna makes as big or bigger difference than doubling your power.
Looking forward to part 3!
When it comes to taking distance, the two most important parts are antenna height and terrain. Better equipment and power help, but are no substitute for antenna height and line of sight. So a repeater is where to put your efforts.
It would be pretty cool if Midland "combined" these two radios- MXT400 main body (size, guts), with the MXT275 mic/controls. THAT would be a pretty neat vehicle set up.
Hi Eric, having been GMRS Licensed for several years I found that the BTECH GMRS V1 HT’s (and they are FCC type cert) are excellent GMRS HT’s and I have gotten 1.5-2 miles HT to HT, and this is through a suburban neighborhood with houses, trees 🌲 etc. in Florida (level grade) Also while I am a HAM my Wife is not so we will use our GMRS radios when we go out and about to stay in contact and don’t have to worry about bad cell service like in a big box store for an example, also purchased a pair of Midland GXT1000VP4’s for our two sons to use on Family outings so our entire Family can keep in touch on outings....allot cheaper then having often unreliable cell phones for them!! 73’s
P.S. I vote for the 40w Midland to be installed in your Vehicle 🚗 Thanks for this video series!! Hope the FCC comes through soon for you
I second the 40W vote. It is better to have and not need than need and not have. (BTW, the 40W faceplate/display look very similar to an Anytone 220 rig I have.)
Have the same baofeng, works great on our 90 acres. Been looking at adding some mobiles to our trucks and side by sides.
@@rkaag99 I wouldn't be surprised if it is Anytone. From what I can see, the business model of Midland, and several other companies, like Albrecht in Europe, is to take Chinese radios and legalize and localize them, by doing some quality control, EMC tests, and by translating manuals.
Oh my God V radios in your vehicle you're suffering from nerd ism
Eric what kind of traffic are you copying I told Chuck KK for enemy that you had your license and ready for AQ so high
GMRS processing is much faster right now. I applied yesterday, got approved and my call sign this morning.
What was the link?
@@yungerallenelectricalcontr6415 www.fcc.gov/wireless/systems-utilities/universal-licensing-system
I just got into CB and now u got me into gmrs
I also went from c b to ham but failed at ham too tec for me so on to g m r s but not a lot of traffic
I can go for days and here nothing
@@donalderickson-si8ww I got my ham ticket but where I live gmrs has a ton of local repeaters that are all linked and there is a large local gmrs club. And almost everyone is a ham. Just downloaded ham study on phone and practice the tests. If I can pass anyone can.
Thanks for the video - yes please ask Midland if you can make a review on the battery pack - thanks and best 73's
s@@olafelsberry9271 it means best regards/wishes
I am also interested for part three I thought in part one he made mention that we were going to see some SWR and power output readings
I got my GMRS license this week in less that 25 hours 🤓
And 23 of those hours was spent navigating the FCC dumpster fire website ;)
I really enjoyed your video, I feel like you have a large amount of knowledge and I would enjoy learning more from you. Please let me know when you plan to put out the long awaited part 3 in this 3 part video series. I just got my GMRS license and I have the MXT115 in my SUV. I plane on putting the MXT400 in my house as like a base camp type set-up. I would really like to know what you found out about using GMRS repeaters and how many people are actually out there using GMRS.
I run the mxt 400 paired with the recon g1 from hardened power systems as a portable base station and use the 275’s in our vehicles. I can’t speak highly enough about both of these radios!!
15-22 are the upper GMRS channels. You have to have RP ON to use the repeater (15-22rp)
I have my HAM license. Recently bought the MTX 400 and got my GMRS license. KD2BDO AND WRCU572.
Cool story bro. Tell it again!
@@genesisfan029 I thought you'd enjoy the story.
Back in the late 70's and early 80's Midland had a few ham 2m fm radios, 13-509, 13-510 I think, and the 13-513. The last two were synthesized 25 watt radios. I hope I remembered the numbers correctly.
"Tightly knit" is an understatement. Most GMRS groups I've been around will tell you to get lost if you are not running a "type accepted" radio. Some to crazy proportions. Just my experience.
thats what i meant tho....
It's just another form of "radio-snobbery"....
"Type-accepted" & "Compliant" are just terms used to exclude others who don't feel the need to spend outrageous amounts of money for these types of radios, when they already HAVE radios that have these capabilities. Yeah,....I know,.....I'm a "hater"...no
need to remind me.....LOL
Well...I just spent $100 on a Midland MXT-115....,(which I assume is "type-compliant"),..and I'm waiting for my license to arrive.
If the MXT275 will do repeaters (I assume you can program PL or would not be of much use) I would go with that one. A good antenna and 15 watts you should be ok in most areas. Would be pushing the limits where I live, but is worth considering.
Oh yes I would loved to see the battery pack. You have sparked my interest in GMRS. I'm also a ham. I'm trying to figure out how to get my mobile set up again. I have a 2010 Nissan Murano and can't figure out how to run power to battery. I have several radios in my mobile set up like you. So if you have any suggestions, tips, tricks or know how to do it let me know. Great videos by the way. 73 KA9WLU
Really wish someone would make something like the MXT275 but give it the full 50 watts allowed by FCC and make it waterproof so I can install it in my RZR without worry.
I applied for a GMRS license today, it was $70 for 10 years.
I'm still running the Midland weather max cb, I got it used in the 90s, no telling how old it is
@HamRadioConcepts 15-22 operate in simplex as well. In fact, simplex is the default behavior. You'll need to get in to the menus to switch to repeater inputs.
Thanks for putting this video together, I have been looking at these radios. does anyone know if Midland might have plans to make the mxt 275 style radio but with 40 watts of power like the mxt400? I like the compact set up and controls in the mic; I would bet if it had the power of the mxt400 it would be the best seller.
Keep in mind twice the transmit power does not get you twice as far- inverse square law.
Nice review. going to find video 3
So, was video 3 the one where you show all of the radios in your van, or are you making another one specifically for this radio?
Really enjoyed you video. Great explanation of the GMRS radio system. This is perfect for what I need for camping, hiking and cycling. If I buy a license can I talk to my nephew using the same license or does he need to get his own. Thanks once again
Families can use the same license.
Another potential scenario: if you had a friend that you wanted to communicate with, but they didn't have a license, you could still talk to them with your GMRS radio as long as your friend was using an FRS radio.
Pretty sure everyone on here is already aware but hardened power supply makes a great looking little go kit that would be prefect for these since it was purpose built with the original gmrs mobile units in mind. These kits fit in 30 and fifty cal. ammo cans and they make one for the fat 50 that would be great for ham go kits as well. Power supplies are built in and can be paired with recharge from most any process. Just a thought.
madogalpha1 , got one for my MXT115 and love it...💥💥💥
Their company is called Hardened Power Systems.
What ever happened to part 3? Did I miss it? Just got my GMRS license and was curious to see how this series plays out.
Cant find it either
Ok so i’m not the only one. Guess it never got uploaded.
Part 3?? Anxious to see it!
@hamradioconcepts there is a few of us wondering the same thing. Are you going to make the 3rd part
Waiting to see which one you picked before I buy one.
Midland now has a power supply on their site in case you plan to use one of these radios as a base station at home. It probably wasn't available when this video was made. It's a DuraComm LPX-14, and since Midland is selling and promoting it, you know it was fully tested with their radios for reliability. And at $80, you really can't go wrong with it.
Part 3 MIA...sadness sets in
What happened to part 3? Took me 2 days and got my gmrs license. Would love to see more about these radios.
Hey Eric check out Midland’s GXT series walkie talkies. They can’t do repeaters but they are a great radio and top of their line of gmrs/frs walkies. I have a pair and they work very good for what they are. The only drawback to them is they are not usb chargeable.
What if your repeater has a transmit tone?
Hey 👋🏻 Where’s the GMRS part 3 video?
I just got my GMRS license & I want more information about the Midland - MXT 400 radio before I buy a pair of MXT400’s!
Thanks 😊
How long is the stock antennas coax? 15W into 15' RG-174 at 460Mhz will yield about 7W at the antenna.
How did you connect the MTX 400 to your desktop power supply? I don't want to splice a connector. Did you use some form of compatible molex connector?
Would sure like to see a performance video for these GMRS radios. Thank you.
As far as "performance" goes,...without utilizing a repeater, be prepared to be disappointed....
I am blind, and looking for a radio, that will speak all of its prompts? Any suggestions my friends, neighbors, and relatives are getting really sick of me bothering them to look at my screen. Thanks
This may ne a dumb question, but im a newbie. Where does the antenna chord go to connect to the antenna? Through the door? Does that pinch the cable?
Hi, have you hooked it up to an antenna and checked SWR? I ust got my MXT400 and the MXTA11 antenna with mag mount and the SWR is off the scale! over 1.5 on channel 1 and way over 3 on channel 22. Any ideas, or do i need to start cutting the WIP shorter since it is bottomed out already? Thanks in advance!
if you use the 3.5 mm output on the back of the radio, could you technically use a car amp to power the signal to some regular car speaker?
Can you recommend a good NMO antenna for this radio?
Any part 3? I'm not seeing it on your channel.
So is there a GMRS radio that allows you to dial back the power on those .5watt channels so we can talk with those using handheld? These midland radios do look like a good upgrade from our CBs and little handhelds.
Eric, anything new with GMRS?? Your GMRS videos went away!!
How do you program pl tones for repeaters? 275 model
What can I do to set one of those units in my home? What hand held units would work best with the micro mobile?
I'm new to GMRS. I just picked up the new MXT275. I have a question re: repeaters tho. I can hear people chatting on repeater channels, but I have yet to get a reply from anyone when I try to contact them. I did get my FCC license btw. There are several open repeaters in my area.. tho perhaps just a little too far for the stock antenna to transmit to? I'm awaiting the upgraded 3db antenna to see if it helps.
Just got my call sign WRHV657 can’t wait to join a net
I'm looking for a video that shows me exactly how to set this radio or a pair up as a GMRS repeater. If you have any links or can do a video on that, I would greatly appreciate it.
To make a repeater that works more than a mile you need the best receiver you can get. These radios don't have that.
Wow the chassis on that 40 watter looks just like my ALinco chassis
Would love to see video #3...
So what channels use 40w? The repeaters? I feel like I just wasted money buying one being unable to use that power on standard channels.
At 4:40, I'm betting you choose the 40 Watt radio instead of the 15. If the goal is personal communications, not business, then it's hard to resist better range and clearer transmissions. Midland is making it difficult to make you choose either power or compactness, but not both.
Hello Sir thanks. Can you make a video aboutthe differences, similarities and advantages/disadvantages between this tyoe of radio and the walkie talkie (handheld) type video, esptheir ranges, connectivity etc. I am new to this thing and i am still confused what exactly to get thabk you Sir
Use your baofeng to monitor the gmrs channels to judge the activity levels, etc. Might help decide if you want to spend money on a license and radios.
What about CTCSS on tge MXT275? How do you set those? Also, GMRS allows Wide and Narrow FM. I understand that the Midlands only do Narrow. Why did they do this?
Midland has indicated a new model of this series that will have the higher power output WITH the slick controller mike like the’275. Any hints from Midland as to WHEN?! I have my GMRS license but I’ve been holding off getting the MTX400 in hopes that the new one will be available soon. Thanks
what if at possible to communicate with other types of radios for instant. c.b or shortwave
The repeater in my area is split tone. Do you know of any base with split tone support?
Can the mic from the mxt275 be used with the mxt400? The mxt400 also looks an awful lot like the Baofeng 9500.
Ya, Eric. You got my interest but where is the promised part 3 where we see GMRS in action?
It's coming, HAHA, I have a new Diamond GMRS antenna waiting to be installed, and I need top find people on local repeaters that use it to capture on camera for video :)
What is the best magnetic mount antenna to use for better range?
I just wanted to bring it to everybody's attention that these Midland radios will not work with some gmr's repeaters because some used mixed tone capabilities like receive will be a CTCSS tone and the transit will be a DCS tones
Midland really dropped the ball on a few things, that being one. Wide vs Narrow FM being another.
Yes that power bank looks awesome try talking to Midland and see if they would let you review one. Also I disagree with the below flame war I think we should try to avoid Chinese hardware when possible and go with people like Midland and other certified brands that are more American made or at least certified as clean.
I just got my license yesterday I wanted to get the 40 W radio are they hard to hard wire in a car because me and car electrical systems are not a good mix lol
Looking through the Midlands owner man. I saw that it has a "Talk around" simplex mode that can be used when no repeater is in range. Looking around the internet, it would appear that this would be using the receive repeater freq. and max radio power. I might be right or wrong about this, just guessing, but thought I would check and see what you thoughts are.
We have several MXT 115's and MXT 400's and they are similarly programmed. You can set them up to not show the repeater frequencies but if you do, you will find that the channels 15 thru 22 are displayed twice. Once for simplex and once for repeaters. If you are listening (or scanning) and someone uses a repeater and you can also reach that repeater, you must select the correct type of channel. For example, the MXT 400 displays an rP symbol in the lower left hand corner when you are on repeater. This means that if you transmit your frequency is shifted up 5 MHz to the 467 MHz channels. The repeater simultaneously sends the signal back on the 462 channel. For simplex you are transmitting and receiving on the same 462 channels. The only 467 MHz simplex channels are the interstitials, channels 8-14, but these are only 500 milliwatts ERP so are mostly practical for FRS HTs with a fixed antenna.
OK. So if I'm understanding correctly ,it IS possible to use full power on ch 15-22 for normal (non- repeater) voice communication ?
Perhaps I listened incorrectly , but the video seemed to say that voice was only 5W , which made me wonder what was the point (or at least usefulness for my purposes ) of a 15W or 40W radio ?
I am new to learning radio I normally have cb radio in my car what is the difference with these radio you are showing I know you have to get a license I am now just learning. Not sure what to get I was going to buy a new cb but this seems like it can do a lot more but it is confusing on how to work them I have been trying to learn.
Unless there is a workaround. I would need several different tones for one repeater channel. I have 3 on one frequency and 2 on another.
Its a two pin Molex connector like on a psu for a desktop computer to connect older ide internal devices prior to sata.. I'm old indeed..
Thanks again for a great video! I have the GMRS license, and will plan on getting a 40W for a side-by-side (SXS) that I don't have either. My concern is getting the proper antenna mount to clamp onto the roll cage of the SXS. The concern is would it be possible to keep the antenna mounted somewhat lower than the top of the roll cage and still have acceptable SWR? Is that a no-no? Looking for an antenna with a NMO mount that can be permanently mounted to the roll cage but not be too tall that I have to remove it to get it in the trailer. Any suggestions for a decent or GOOD antenna?
There are a lot of different mounts from ham vendors that will work on that, with NMO mounting. Midland only has the one style bar mount but you might want to check with ham vendors for your needs. SWR should be fine as long as its not close to metal, doesnt matter if it's lower, just keep it away from the roll cage if possible.
Dumb question #1. Will these radios work connected to a CB antenna? It looks like the hook up is the same. Thanks
I'm a General ham and hold a GMRS license also. I looked at the MXT-500 and didn't buy it. Look at the uhf version of the TYT 9000d or the Baofeng BF 9500. All the same radios, just the firmware is different, yet the Baofeng and the TYT will both do GMRS and the 70cm band for almost half the price. I don't condone running illegal equipment, but I'll bet you can guess what decision I made. You can't charge consumers double for what in reality is another chicom radio. 73's.
I made the same observation Brian. My TYT-TH9000 mic is not compatible with the MXT-400. The MXT-275 looks like the Anytone CB /11M radio with the control head/mic. Midland bought CHinese radios with firmware and maybe hardware changes, then paid BIG $$$ to US GOV to get the Part 95 cert.
I have a friend..... that has a Baofeng and has it tuned to FRS/GMRS channels, as well as NOAA weather channels. Would you happen to know how to get rid of vehicle interference making the radio spazz out?
I would like to know if you can use the Microphone from the 275 on the 400, therefore having 40 watts with the control head mic.🤔
I came here to ask this question as well, I imagine the handset from the 275 would be quite pricey though.
I also have a mxt115 on a laird 3dbi nmo mag mount that I am very pleased with.
Are you checking back on the FCC licensing site to see if your license isn't already posted? I got mine in less than 24 hours. This was on 04/28/22. Year, I was surprised too ... but it happens.
Can you plug the remote mic from the MXT275 into the MXT400? They both look like Rj-45 plugs. Thinking maybe you can use the 40 watt radio, but control it with the mic from the other one. That way you can mount the larger body of the MXT400 under the dash and control it with the mic, giving you the best of both worlds??? If you still have both radios can you give it a try?
I was wondering the same thing best of both worlds
The portable power would be great for a field day.
Just a FYI: not all of the CTCSS repeater tones are available with Midland.
That's not surprising. As far as the XT-511 goes, it wouldn't hit a repeater , anyway, unless you just happened to be close to one. I bought mine, primarily, for simplex use. My mobile has the capability to hit repeaters.
Did you ever get your license, and are you going to make part 3 showing operation?
Here's another request for PT 3... is it coming?