Wow, lost me at Internet superstar or whatever ego much? It’s about the time that I turned off your video if your intro wasn’t boring and annoying enough.
Lesser minds are often uncomfortable in the presence of greatness. We can always tell when its a "lesser mind" becuase they are so stupid they hang around and leave a comment complaining, instead of just immediatly going away and watching something else, like normal people do.
As a sort of Ham operator I just want to say I really appreciate all your videos as I'm learning and researching to get into GMRS. When I say "sort of" HAM I mean I went through all the testing and proper book work to get licensed over 20 years ago, but never got into it as Ham nerd. My buddy and I, many years ago just wanted a way communicate out in the woods. I've been using 2 meter Ham ever since for that purpose, but the HAM world has just gotten way too complicated and just stupid technical and affordable (but also quality) radios like Yeasus are dropping off the face of earth. I can see now that GMRS is really the way to go. Ham is all but dead. So I'm excited to get into this and buy some radios. You make the best videos ever and I REALLY enjoy your humorous and extremely clear style of presentation. Well DONE!
GMRS can be way better for farm or woods use. Midland also makes a repeater you can put up which will boost the signal even more. Ham is just very complicated and youre right about it being so expensive. GMRS can be expensive too but it seems to be the better option for most people who need to communicate without phone service
Just picked one of these radio's up at the PNW Oveland expo. I will install tonight. Thank you for the breakdown. I am new to radio so this explained things very well. I feel less ignorant now. Thank you!
I enjoyed the 2 videos of yours I watched today. Funny! I have 35 years on the radio experience. I’m new to GMRS. I believe the MXT575 would be perfect in my Jeep. Thank you!
Almost self incriminating background image in Commie CA! But love it as well! Disregard, I missed the “wall” part. thought you were talking about the “Come and take it” background image!
Have kept my ham license current since 1972 and just received the GMRS license-email-notification today. I would have to say that I'm excited about most anything radio related.
I’m a ham / radio dork and love the simplicity of this. I use gmrs for talking to non-radio people off-roading, road tripping, etc. and just want something simple and powerful for that that has a clean and easy install since I’m also running tri-band ham in the same truck and don’t have much room for the second radio. I’ll save the more complex stuff and wide scanning options for the ham rig.
Appreciate the detailed coverage of the MXT575! I just bought an MXT500 and was concerned I jumped the gun on a mobile radio. However, I like having the display on the unit (not the mike). I’m comfortable staying with the MXT500 for my needs. Keep up the great instructional videos.
This is exactly what I wanted, hook up and go! Me and friends that like to do 4x4 adventures they all have this radio! I just bought mine and installed it. I can hit my friend that’s 6 miles away and he sounds as clear as day. Works amazing! We all have the older cb’s also!
I have this radio. I have it mounted behind the rear seat in my Silverado with cat6 ethernet cable running up to the console for the microphone. The tiny antenna supplied is mounted using a bulletproof diesel third brake light antenna mount. You can barely notice the antenna there. I checked the SWR today, using the same SureCom meter as this video and it read 1.06 :1. I like the all in one setup because I work in a bad area and when I unplug the mic. and toss it in the glove box. It's looks like I have nothing to steal. I ijust use this for truck to truck comms or maybe for camping with handhelds. Works well for me.
In March I bought the MXT275 (USB-C) model. My first GMRS radio, though I'm due to renew my license in a month, previously I just borrowed a GMRS radio for car meets in the mountains where cell phones do not work. Anyway, after getting that 275 I was really considered upgrading to the MXT575 when it releases, but as you mentioned it is the same simple interface as the 275. For a fixed station is likely all anyone would need since you'll likely not have more than one repeater you plan to use on any given repeater channel. For me I find that my 15W 275 reaches the local repeater just fine, so I have no need for a 50W home unit. In my truck I'm going with the KG-1000G because as a mobile unit I want to program the repeaters in the various areas I visit, so that radio suits this use better. Perhaps with the 50W unit in the truck I'll find another repeater "nearby" that I would like to use but the 15W 275 just can't reach, maybe then I'll update to the 575 in the house, already have a 30A power supply running the 275. Also, Midland appears to have released an update very recently that should enable wide band for the repeater channels on the MXT275 (USB-C). My 275 is in a box to get ready to ship out for this update, making the need to upgrade for wide band go away as well. Also, I've watched a few of your videos, I really followed the repeater project as that was informative on several things.
I'm confused. The GMRS license is good for ten years, and you're due to renew in a month? You've had your GMRS lic. for almost ten years? and just bought your first radio?
So, bottom line--Midland makes a dope mobile GMRS radio. I was already planning to use one of these as a base station and putting one in my truck, but it is good to see it confirmed. Excellent and informative video as always. 👍🏻📻
For all this talk about roger beeps, I would love to see a sample clip or even a comparison of roger beeps between brands; they all have their own unique sound!
I considered getting a "50w" setup, but even with the BTECH 50x1 at only $219, I ended up deciding that the Retevis RA-25 with the Nagoya UT-72G (a DB20-G clone) at "20w" seems like it was more than sufficient based on your previous testing. Also at $106 for the radio and $25 for the antenna ($131), it seems like good value.
Love how you put your ground plane on a brownie pan and not centered and coiled cord as well as broadcasting from your windowsill (inside I’m sure)! I just installed this radio in my Jeep and when I posted about my radio check hitting the repeater 5x5 40 miles away, inside my shop with the doors closes…. Sent a Sad-HAM tech license into orbit and he had to Ham-Splain me that is dangerous to me and the radio….
I believe that I have finally found the 'Man in the High Tower'. I have been 'watching' (oblique reference back to the High Tower) you and have been lurking around for a while. I finally pulled the trigger on the MXT575 based a lot on 'The Tower's' recommendation. Any preferred mounting location on a 2022 4-door Rubicon JLU? Jeeps are all made of aluminum (all-you'-min-E-um) and blow-molded pretzel plastic; I could drag a chain for a ground plane although Smokey Bear wouldn't be happy. My wife won't give up her favorite brownie pan. She said she just got it properly seasoned.
I like having the readout on the mic, and a very simple readout with the important information, the channel, nice and big. This way a family member would only have to know what channel to go to, and can easily see it quickly.
As an expert in simplicity I simply want you to say I am your favorite viewer. If you remind everyone that I am your favorite viewer, YOU WILL RECEIVE my undying gratitude. How many fars will the included coax reach? Sincerely, Your Favorite Viewer
Thanks I ordered one from your link.. let me just say great humor.. I was in cb in the 70 and 80s and just got my GMRS license But…I never felt the ROI was worth all the technical crap to get a license and the promote you memorize questions. the bottom line the geek HAM really just want a small group. The sad fact I believe is that as they DIE so is the hobby. WhenI get my drivers license I am not required to know how to tear apart a engine. Theyshould just test for rules and Regis and code of conduct for ham and pay a fee. At the age of 69 I have more important hobbies Than sitting all day in front of a radio…BUT if they made easy to get a ham license they could save the hobby. We need as much communication as possible in a mass emergency.. Thanks for the review
Great video. I'm liking this radio more and more. Do you know of any GMRS radios with a PA function? I'm getting to the age where I'm allowed to start yelling at kids to get off my lawn, and a PA would make that task so much easier....lol Seriously though, if there is a radio with this function, please share that info, thanks. Keep up the great work.
I'd love to see how Chris would compare the MXT575 audio against the KG-1000G, using the same antenna on the same brownie pan. To me, those are the two 50-watt mobile radios that compete against each other in terms of power, price, and the way you can remote the radios' displays away from the chassis.
Steven, you speak for me also. That's the bid that's the reason for my question right after yours. I believe the KG 1000 is more flexible Supporting multiple repeater setups for the same channel. I also own a B-Tech 50X1 that does not support this and I do not like that. It has 30 usable memory locations and anything you store outside of those 30 memory locations will not transmit. 30 minus the 7 low power channels technically. I believe I've miss spoken.
Now that I have my GMRS license, I’m wanting a more powerful radio. I have a 25watt BTech. It just won’t reach out as far as I want it to. So I’m going to try one of the new Midland radios. Im torn between the MXT500 & the MXT575. Both have the power I want .
👍👍👍 Thanks for the demo ! I rescently watched the 115 model demo...I was very disappointed in the narrow band it is on. Probably would've never bought another Midland. BUT, I'm extremely happy that this one is wide band. I'm gonna go find the 40watt Midland review and hope it's wideband. Thanks for your demos, I appreciate your straight honesty. 👏 ...Alan in 🇨🇱
Added note the radio will work with the antenna off set on a plan but the reflective issue would mess up the radio to over time that's why we try to have it in the middle of the plan
nice radio. I do have the older 5watt version and you are correct about the antenna and coax. sold at local Walmart also got a 2 pack of GXT 1000 HT same store. we have no GMRS repeaters buy me in NY. I will get the Midland one but my GXT 1000 is not repeater GMRS. My Baofeng UV5 X and G11S are repeater ready and part 95E. sold at Amazon.
I was hoping you had a sample to test, I heard Midland give you a shoutout on the instagram live. I just installed the Mtx275 last week, so your video will decide if I open my wallet back up.
Interesting at 7:23 the chassis appears to have a 4-hole mount & round opening for a fan like the KG-1000g but no fan like the MTX500. Is this correct? Could be another difference when remote mounting is a big part of this radio.
Nice review.....however I missed the "defiling" of the radio by removing the screen film....maybe this act was saved for private more personal viewing by members of the channel.....
I know, right?! I've had that same satisfaction for years. My wife rolls her eyes when I say I'm popping its cherry. But I admit, I now add the "ahhhhh" when I finish--er--when it comes off--er--well, you know.
7:23 I hold out hope the radio manufacturers one day figure out, what's been known for many decades the SO connector is ill advised for anything about 150 MHz.
I see someone beat me to it in the remarks below--I was going to complain that around the 7:50 mark, we missed the satisfying removal of the plastic cover from the mike display. Ahhhhhh
I am a very happy ham because I watch Randy. When will Randy go on some of the other Utuber ham channels and elevate their audiences? Chris should come too!!
@NotaRubicon Productions .... thanks for the great video. Hopefully you or one of your favorite viewers can help a newbie out. I just installed my MXT575, using a shortened 12' midland cable(by CoolTech) attached to a Mildand MXTA26 antenna. I have it mounted to a CoolTech stainless steel nmo mount next to the am/fm antenna on the passenger side hood cowl panel of my JT. When testing, on channel 01, I had an swr of 1.01 / FW W 2.94 / RW W .000 , but whe I tested on channel 20 I had an swr of 1.62 / FW W 27 / RW W 1.51. I first do not understand why there is a difference in swr , but secondly why is the output wattage so low ? I just read Midland GMRS antennas are pre-tuned to center channel (does that mean channel 11 ?) I can retest on channel 11 and lower the antenna some into the base as shown in your video, this may improve the swr, but what could possibly be causing the difference in swr and the low output power... Thank you for any help.
Well done! Little known feature the mic has is that there is a metal plate in the back of the mic below the clip for magnetic cell phone mounts or the kewl magnetic mic mount.
Another fine video from Randy! Randaay, Showin us the radiooo...The Randmeister, Randy-ran Ran-Man. The Great Randino. Randaayy! - Rob Schneider probably :)
This radio is definitely for me. I'm a simple guy. 1/3 Watched the entire vid (btw, BRAVO ZULU) and read thru all of the comments. If I understand correctly, in a vehicle, the MXT-575 DOES NOT require a 13.8vdc power supply. But will operate in a somewhat degraded mode @ 12vdc when the engine is off. 2/3 Applies to a Toyota 4Runner: as the 6" antenna is 1/4 wave, is there any advantage to a longer antenna? If so, what is the nomenclature? 3/3 What's the 'simple science' behind mounting the antenna on the hood (where) vs the roof (optimal loc)?
"big cities full of fat people" hahahaha love it. I've watched you for several years and I've got to say, I thoroughly enjoy and appreciate the depth of detail you cover, plus calling out the "experts" for their BS. I deal with it on a regular basis with my firearms channel. I'm building up my truck for overlanding/work trips (travel roughly once a month) and I think this will be a great no-frills option for me. Thanks for taking the time to do this and keep up the great work!
I am really impressed with this radio. The only thing I wish they would have added was a way to create a scan list and a priority channel option. Other than that I love the ease of programming and being able to program easily on the fly.
@@sarahhudock7991 well I was thinking if I just had say 3 channels I really care to monitor I would like to be able to scan just those 3. It cuts down time because the scan on the midlands are relatively slow and may miss part of a message. It would be nice to have a priority channel option where I set my main channel as priority it will consider that channel over others while scanning. I could put my commercial icom radio in my jeep to accomplish this but this midland for me would be nearly perfect if it had the those options.
Question ---> there are two 1/8" jacks on the back and one is an extension speaker for the communication side of the radio. The other is labelled as a PA Output. Here's the question =--> how do you access that ability?
Love the videos, but would have been nice to hear the reception on the other end like in the 275 video. What bothers me is that the guy on the handheld is making the trip just as well as you with a 5 watt HT. Makes me think the 275 would be a well enough powered unit 🤔
Question, is replacing this included antenna with the popular stubby MXTA25 antenna going to improve much? I bought the stubby before buying the 575 and can still return the stubby if the included dinky one is about as good as the stubby. Thank you.
i wish this radio had the option to be programmed with multiple codes on same ch repeater beyond the 8 ch theyre giving us i get it some ppl want a simple radio and you can have that too but give the option to unlock some of the features using a PC software
You can not have the same repeater with different tones programed. So only 1 of each repeater channel and NO, DYI channels? Did I understand that correctly?
The MTX 575 looks a perfect radio. Although I wish I could find ICOM, KENWWOOD or MOTOROLA GMRS Mobiles, but I assume neither of those manufactures will have GMRS FCC Part 95 A and 95 E typed accepted Radios anytime soon. I am surprized that MAXON hasn't update their GMRS 210+3 or produced other GMRS radios. MAXON GMRS 210+3 handheld looked good when they were in production. I picked one off of Ebay, but the radio isn't working.
That small 6 inch antenna 13:56 Is called a 'quarter wave whip' and it is the most universal basic antenna known to mankind. Randy has proven, it works great. A quarter wave whip on CB is 102 inches. That's long enough to be a real pain in the bitch! Sure the little 6 inch antenna doesn't have the 6 db gain that the MXTA-26 has, but most normal people don't need it and that small size is really easy to get on and off your car (Its not a car, its a jeep) . In another video, Randy showed how taller antennas have a nasty habit of scraping the roof of the garage (or at least the garage door frame). It looks like Midland was clever providing such a large magnetic base for only a six inch antenna. I'll bet it was on purpose so customers could buy the the much taller MXTA-26 and not have to get a new larger mount.
I’m a brand new know-nothing about GMRS radios dude ( but I’m going to learn ) , and I just bought the MXT575 today off Amazon,.. i’m wanting to use this as my base station in my home, but also be able to take it with me on my four wheeler if need be when SHTF and zombies and aliens attack, .. can anyone recommend a good power source ? Will my goal zero 400W solar battery work ? Thx 😊
Randy, You said it does not support multiple repeaters on the same channel. I understand how this works from the B Tech 50X3 which I own. Does it give you 22 workable memory locations or 30 (1-22 simplex and 15-22 repeater setups)? Or do you have to share 15 through 22 with simplex and repeater? In other words do you have to toggle the offset on and off whether you're on repeater or simplex? I've been asked by a member of our local GMRS group to make a recommendation on this radio and I want to more fully understand it before I do. Thanking you in advance for your response and for all you do. I love your videos and share them with our local group all the time. (PS. When I say 22 or 30 I do understand that channel 7 through 14 will not transmit)
I loved this! I just watched the MXT275 and thought that would be great for my truck. but then I saw this today and I'm totally getting one. Midland has the stubby fixed antenna with mount for the MXT275 with 3db gain, could I use that antenna on the MX575 without issues? or could you recommend another short or stubby antenna that is not magnetic mount
If you are referring to the MXTA25 ghost antenna, yes you can. It also does not require a ground plane, which makes it a great choice for Jeeps ( I run this antenna on a Gladiator with Midlands "lip" mount(MXTA27))
Newbie here to GMRS. I recently purchased a 2023 JL Willys and wanted to add GMRS. I went with the Midland MXT575 with included hardware. I upgraded the antenna to the 32'' whip MXTA 26. I bought the bracket that connects it to my cowl on the drivers side. I ran my power straight to the battery. The radio base is mounted on the side of the plastic where the shifters are. I attached the extra coaxial under the drivers side on the metal bracket and zip tied it. I thought everything was fine. Sitting with the engine off everything is quiet (no squelch) receives and sends well and weather channels come in awesome. The issue is when the jeep is running the squelch is always on. Even if I adjust it, its like its receiving I guess you would say. The factory setting for sensitivity is 04 and I have adjusted it and the squelch and nothing changes. Do you have any suggestions sir of things to check? Not a fan of riding around with the squelch blaring.
I ordered a MXT575 and couldn't get the power output so I emailed Midland. They don't take phone calls. It turns out the actual power output spec per an engineer at Midland is 42-50W with a typical rating of 46-48W. I'm getting around 42-44W. I imagine they sent you a selected unit. I'm still working the problem but YMMV. That means you may only get a ~40W class radio even though it's $200 more than a MXT400.
Great review and works great for my application. Having all the controls in the microphone is a huge plus for my needs. However, a short coming is in programming repeaters. This seems to be the same with the MXT275 and the MXT575. I have two local repeaters and I have one setup. However the one on 462.650 has a CTCSS RX/TX of 254.1. According to the chart in the user manual it only goes up to 250.3. I have setup other GMRS radios with Chirp but not sure how to overcome this issue. Thoughts?
I love the weather alert feature but the lack of proper repeater support kills this dead for me. Anyone else really like a display on the radio? It's a small thing but with the amount of choices we have it's enough to make me move on.
The display mic is idea when you're short on real estate in your vehicle. Have the 15W version and like it very much. Pricey, but I'd totally enjoy this radio and, for me, the display mic is THE selling feature.
So how much power will it actually put out if running in a vehicle with 12v? Or am I better off with a different radio? Can I get 50 watts if I run a power supply off the 110 outlet in my vehicle?
This was really great performance. I am impressed with this set up. With a big "real" antenna, simplex potential looks really great. Price tag is really kind of a put off though. Used or discounted might help on that. I'm seeing affordable GMRS as what more of us need.
Thanks for the great video and explanations. What other walkie-talkie would you recommend that is easy to use and program in conjunction with the MXT575? I know that in the video you contacted your buddy on the Motorola XTS 5000 but I am reading that the 5000 is very difficult to program. I am looking for a simple solution as I am new to this. Thanks in advance. Bastien
I just bought this one of these for my new Bronco. Since the brick unit can be mounted out of the way, do you think it would be ok put in the engine bay..?? Turns out penetrating the firewall is a hassle, and an extension Cat6 wire would be much easier to run to the mic than the fat antenna plug and power wires. Btw, I really enjoy your presentations.
Wow, lost me at Internet superstar or whatever ego much? It’s about the time that I turned off your video if your intro wasn’t boring and annoying enough.
Lesser minds are often uncomfortable in the presence of greatness. We can always tell when its a "lesser mind" becuase they are so stupid they hang around and leave a comment complaining, instead of just immediatly going away and watching something else, like normal people do.
@@suspiciouswatermelon7639 You might be surprised that people that fall in the autistic spectrum are much more intelligent than you are.
@@TheNotaRubicon very well-said! I need to use something like this on my "lesser mind" haters, haha
You actually didn't get the straight man humor? How autistic do you have to be?
Another keyboard fighter picking a fight?😂
As a sort of Ham operator I just want to say I really appreciate all your videos as I'm learning and researching to get into GMRS. When I say "sort of" HAM I mean I went through all the testing and proper book work to get licensed over 20 years ago, but never got into it as Ham nerd. My buddy and I, many years ago just wanted a way communicate out in the woods. I've been using 2 meter Ham ever since for that purpose, but the HAM world has just gotten way too complicated and just stupid technical and affordable (but also quality) radios like Yeasus are dropping off the face of earth. I can see now that GMRS is really the way to go. Ham is all but dead. So I'm excited to get into this and buy some radios. You make the best videos ever and I REALLY enjoy your humorous and extremely clear style of presentation. Well DONE!
I find more activity on GMRS. GMRS license is so easy compared to Ham. I like GMRS for local, and Ham General class for HF.
GMRS can be way better for farm or woods use. Midland also makes a repeater you can put up which will boost the signal even more. Ham is just very complicated and youre right about it being so expensive. GMRS can be expensive too but it seems to be the better option for most people who need to communicate without phone service
"people find value in simplicity"--- Randy
Preach it!! :)
Just picked one of these radio's up at the PNW Oveland expo. I will install tonight. Thank you for the breakdown. I am new to radio so this explained things very well. I feel less ignorant now. Thank you!
I enjoyed the 2 videos of yours I watched today. Funny! I have 35 years on the radio experience. I’m new to GMRS. I believe the MXT575 would be perfect in my Jeep. Thank you!
LOVE the background image on the wall!
Almost self incriminating background image in Commie CA! But love it as well!
Disregard, I missed the “wall” part. thought you were talking about the “Come and take it” background image!
Yavol it is the Commander of lies and god she can lie !🤣
24:10 Wait till the end of EVERY video and take a screenshot
Have kept my ham license current since 1972 and just received the GMRS license-email-notification today. I would have to say that I'm excited about most anything radio related.
Is the price still 70 dollars or was it reduced to 35?
@@seriousb3449 it was reduced to $35 on April 19th.
I’m a ham / radio dork and love the simplicity of this. I use gmrs for talking to non-radio people off-roading, road tripping, etc. and just want something simple and powerful for that that has a clean and easy install since I’m also running tri-band ham in the same truck and don’t have much room for the second radio. I’ll save the more complex stuff and wide scanning options for the ham rig.
I got a text from Midland just a few minutes ago . I’m glad your the first to do a review. We knew it would pricy.
No he isn’t.
Appreciate the detailed coverage of the MXT575!
I just bought an MXT500 and was concerned I jumped the gun on a mobile radio.
However, I like having the display on the unit (not the mike). I’m comfortable staying with the MXT500 for my needs.
Keep up the great instructional videos.
This is exactly what I wanted, hook up and go! Me and friends that like to do 4x4 adventures they all have this radio! I just bought mine and installed it. I can hit my friend that’s 6 miles away and he sounds as clear as day. Works amazing! We all have the older cb’s also!
I have this radio. I have it mounted behind the rear seat in my Silverado with cat6 ethernet cable running up to the console for the microphone. The tiny antenna supplied is mounted using a bulletproof diesel third brake light antenna mount. You can barely notice the antenna there. I checked the SWR today, using the same SureCom meter as this video and it read 1.06 :1.
I like the all in one setup because I work in a bad area and when I unplug the mic. and toss it in the glove box. It's looks like I have nothing to steal. I ijust use this for truck to truck comms or maybe for camping with handhelds. Works well for me.
Thank you Chris for allowing Randy to speard his knowledge on these youtubes.
Ordered, through the affiliated link above. Thanks.
In March I bought the MXT275 (USB-C) model. My first GMRS radio, though I'm due to renew my license in a month, previously I just borrowed a GMRS radio for car meets in the mountains where cell phones do not work. Anyway, after getting that 275 I was really considered upgrading to the MXT575 when it releases, but as you mentioned it is the same simple interface as the 275. For a fixed station is likely all anyone would need since you'll likely not have more than one repeater you plan to use on any given repeater channel. For me I find that my 15W 275 reaches the local repeater just fine, so I have no need for a 50W home unit. In my truck I'm going with the KG-1000G because as a mobile unit I want to program the repeaters in the various areas I visit, so that radio suits this use better. Perhaps with the 50W unit in the truck I'll find another repeater "nearby" that I would like to use but the 15W 275 just can't reach, maybe then I'll update to the 575 in the house, already have a 30A power supply running the 275.
Also, Midland appears to have released an update very recently that should enable wide band for the repeater channels on the MXT275 (USB-C). My 275 is in a box to get ready to ship out for this update, making the need to upgrade for wide band go away as well.
Also, I've watched a few of your videos, I really followed the repeater project as that was informative on several things.
I'm confused. The GMRS license is good for ten years, and you're due to renew in a month? You've had your GMRS lic. for almost ten years? and just bought your first radio?
So, bottom line--Midland makes a dope mobile GMRS radio. I was already planning to use one of these as a base station and putting one in my truck, but it is good to see it confirmed. Excellent and informative video as always. 👍🏻📻
For all this talk about roger beeps, I would love to see a sample clip or even a comparison of roger beeps between brands; they all have their own unique sound!
I think this is everything I need. People are saying this is expensive, but since I suffer from an NFA Tax stamp addiction, this seems ok.
I love how you challenge and prove wrong all of the “experts”
i tried HAM radio. the whole process left a bad taste in my mouth. So i tried GMRS. it works for what i need it to do. Thanks for the content
I considered getting a "50w" setup, but even with the BTECH 50x1 at only $219, I ended up deciding that the Retevis RA-25 with the Nagoya UT-72G (a DB20-G clone) at "20w" seems like it was more than sufficient based on your previous testing. Also at $106 for the radio and $25 for the antenna ($131), it seems like good value.
Love how you put your ground plane on a brownie pan and not centered and coiled cord as well as broadcasting from your windowsill (inside I’m sure)! I just installed this radio in my Jeep and when I posted about my radio check hitting the repeater 5x5 40 miles away, inside my shop with the doors closes…. Sent a Sad-HAM tech license into orbit and he had to Ham-Splain me that is dangerous to me and the radio….
Love your style and format you have definitely influenced me I just ordered this radio thank you
How do u like it? I'm trying to get into gmrs and don't know if I should get the 500 or 575?
I'm looking at the MXT575 for My offroad rigs for simplicity and range and ease ability to teach my wife and friends
I am new to Gmrs and really value your video's
Wow a manual not written in ching-lish. Thanks Randy for another great review. 👍
While Midland radios aren’t for me, I have to confess that I am impressed by the output power being so close to Midland’s claims!
I believe that I have finally found the 'Man in the High Tower'. I have been 'watching' (oblique reference back to the High Tower) you and have been lurking around for a while. I finally pulled the trigger on the MXT575 based a lot on 'The Tower's' recommendation. Any preferred mounting location on a 2022 4-door Rubicon JLU? Jeeps are all made of aluminum (all-you'-min-E-um) and blow-molded pretzel plastic; I could drag a chain for a ground plane although Smokey Bear wouldn't be happy. My wife won't give up her favorite brownie pan. She said she just got it properly seasoned.
Nice. This might have to go into my offroad rig.
I like having the readout on the mic, and a very simple readout with the important information, the channel, nice and big. This way a family member would only have to know what channel to go to, and can easily see it quickly.
As an expert in simplicity I simply want you to say I am your favorite viewer. If you remind everyone that I am your favorite viewer, YOU WILL RECEIVE my undying gratitude.
How many fars will the included coax reach?
Sincerely,
Your Favorite Viewer
Thanks I ordered one from your link.. let me just say great humor.. I was in cb in the 70 and 80s and just got my GMRS license
But…I never felt the ROI was worth all the technical crap to get a license and the promote you memorize questions.
the bottom line the geek HAM really just want a small group. The sad fact I believe is that as they DIE so is the hobby.
WhenI get my drivers license I am not required to know how to tear apart a engine.
Theyshould just test for rules and Regis and code of conduct for ham and pay a fee. At the age of 69 I have more important hobbies
Than sitting all day in front of a radio…BUT if they made easy to get a ham license they could save the hobby.
We need as much communication as possible in a mass emergency..
Thanks for the review
Randy and Chris awsome Work
Chris is the REAL mvp of these videos.
Thanks!
Thank YOU !
Pie pan and also a pizza pan work quite well as a ground plain for a mag mount. I have used both on " other frequencies" with astonishing results.
As long as the ground plane is metal, it should work with mag mount mobile antennas.
Thank you. I am quite familiar with the principal of the Counterpoise ground substitute for an earth ground.
Great video. I'm liking this radio more and more. Do you know of any GMRS radios with a PA function? I'm getting to the age where I'm allowed to start yelling at kids to get off my lawn, and a PA would make that task so much easier....lol Seriously though, if there is a radio with this function, please share that info, thanks. Keep up the great work.
I'd love to see how Chris would compare the MXT575 audio against the KG-1000G, using the same antenna on the same brownie pan. To me, those are the two 50-watt mobile radios that compete against each other in terms of power, price, and the way you can remote the radios' displays away from the chassis.
Steven, you speak for me also. That's the bid that's the reason for my question right after yours. I believe the KG 1000 is more flexible Supporting multiple repeater setups for the same channel. I also own a B-Tech 50X1 that does not support this and I do not like that. It has 30 usable memory locations and anything you store outside of those 30 memory locations will not transmit. 30 minus the 7 low power channels technically. I believe I've miss spoken.
Now that I have my GMRS license, I’m wanting a more powerful radio. I have a 25watt BTech. It just won’t reach out as far as I want it to. So I’m going to try one of the new Midland radios. Im torn between the MXT500 & the MXT575. Both have the power I want .
Very useful (and dryly entertaining) video. Subscribed.
👍👍👍 Thanks for the demo ! I rescently watched the 115 model demo...I was very disappointed in the narrow band it is on. Probably would've never bought another Midland. BUT, I'm extremely happy that this one is wide band. I'm gonna go find the 40watt Midland review and hope it's wideband. Thanks for your demos, I appreciate your straight honesty. 👏 ...Alan in 🇨🇱
Great video with even better narrating!!
Keep the videos coming 👍
I think this is the radio for me and other non experts. Thanks!
Added note the radio will work with the antenna off set on a plan but the reflective issue would mess up the radio to over time that's why we try to have it in the middle of the plan
nice radio. I do have the older 5watt version and you are correct about the antenna and coax. sold at local Walmart also got a 2 pack of GXT 1000 HT same store. we have no GMRS repeaters buy me in NY. I will get the Midland one but my GXT 1000 is not repeater GMRS. My Baofeng UV5 X and G11S are repeater ready and part 95E. sold at Amazon.
I was hoping you had a sample to test, I heard Midland give you a shoutout on the instagram live. I just installed the Mtx275 last week, so your video will decide if I open my wallet back up.
Your always so educational and entertaining affiliate link below 9:30 😂
I really wish they would add the rest of the CTCSS codes.
Same here
Placing the antenna in the corner of the brownie pan - an epic move! :D
Interesting at 7:23 the chassis appears to have a 4-hole mount & round opening for a fan like the KG-1000g but no fan like the MTX500. Is this correct? Could be another difference when remote mounting is a big part of this radio.
Nice review.....however I missed the "defiling" of the radio by removing the screen film....maybe this act was saved for private more personal viewing by members of the channel.....
It was deemed "too hot for youtube" !
I think that's on the pay-per-view channel :)
I have a good imagination 😌 I imagined him peeling it of about 4 times in a row.
I know, right?! I've had that same satisfaction for years. My wife rolls her eyes when I say I'm popping its cherry. But I admit, I now add the "ahhhhh" when I finish--er--when it comes off--er--well, you know.
Only fans.
7:23 I hold out hope the radio manufacturers one day figure out, what's been known for many decades the SO connector is ill advised for anything about 150 MHz.
I see someone beat me to it in the remarks below--I was going to complain that around the 7:50 mark, we missed the satisfying removal of the plastic cover from the mike display. Ahhhhhh
I am a very happy ham because I watch Randy. When will Randy go on some of the other Utuber ham channels and elevate their audiences?
Chris should come too!!
Happy ham here also. GMRS is another layer of possibilities.
Not imperfect ground plane, but could provide some directionally focused radiation for distant fares.
@NotaRubicon Productions .... thanks for the great video. Hopefully you or one of your favorite viewers can help a newbie out.
I just installed my MXT575, using a shortened 12' midland cable(by CoolTech) attached to a Mildand MXTA26 antenna. I have it mounted to a CoolTech stainless steel nmo mount next to the am/fm antenna on the passenger side hood cowl panel of my JT.
When testing, on channel 01, I had an swr of 1.01 / FW W 2.94 / RW W .000 , but whe I tested on channel 20 I had an swr of 1.62 / FW W 27 / RW W 1.51.
I first do not understand why there is a difference in swr , but secondly why is the output wattage so low ?
I just read Midland GMRS antennas are pre-tuned to center channel (does that mean channel 11 ?) I can retest on channel 11 and lower the antenna some into the base as shown in your video, this may improve the swr, but what could possibly be causing the difference in swr and the low output power... Thank you for any help.
Well done! Little known feature the mic has is that there is a metal plate in the back of the mic below the clip for magnetic cell phone mounts or the kewl magnetic mic mount.
I clearly could not put the words together in the order they were thought.
Simple works...helps when your driving and rock'n..rocking...
It's between the 2 midlands...
Anyways, great presentation on both. All..
Another fine video from Randy! Randaay, Showin us the radiooo...The Randmeister, Randy-ran Ran-Man. The Great Randino. Randaayy! - Rob Schneider probably :)
This radio is definitely for me. I'm a simple guy.
1/3 Watched the entire vid (btw, BRAVO ZULU) and read thru all of the comments. If I understand correctly, in a vehicle, the MXT-575 DOES NOT require a 13.8vdc power supply. But will operate in a somewhat degraded mode @ 12vdc when the engine is off.
2/3 Applies to a Toyota 4Runner: as the 6" antenna is 1/4 wave, is there any advantage to a longer antenna? If so, what is the nomenclature?
3/3 What's the 'simple science' behind mounting the antenna on the hood (where) vs the roof (optimal loc)?
Seems like a pretty nice radio for a beginner For sure Might even get 1
"big cities full of fat people" hahahaha love it. I've watched you for several years and I've got to say, I thoroughly enjoy and appreciate the depth of detail you cover, plus calling out the "experts" for their BS. I deal with it on a regular basis with my firearms channel. I'm building up my truck for overlanding/work trips (travel roughly once a month) and I think this will be a great no-frills option for me. Thanks for taking the time to do this and keep up the great work!
A very well done video. Thanks again.!
I am really impressed with this radio. The only thing I wish they would have added was a way to create a scan list and a priority channel option. Other than that I love the ease of programming and being able to program easily on the fly.
@@sarahhudock7991 well I was thinking if I just had say 3 channels I really care to monitor I would like to be able to scan just those 3. It cuts down time because the scan on the midlands are relatively slow and may miss part of a message. It would be nice to have a priority channel option where I set my main channel as priority it will consider that channel over others while scanning. I could put my commercial icom radio in my jeep to accomplish this but this midland for me would be nearly perfect if it had the those options.
Question ---> there are two 1/8" jacks on the back and one is an extension speaker for the communication side of the radio. The other is labelled as a PA Output. Here's the question =--> how do you access that ability?
Thanks for the info Calculon.
YOU THA MAN THAT DELIVERS!
I never doubted it for a second
This also fits in the ammocan box for the mxt500.
Love the videos, but would have been nice to hear the reception on the other end like in the 275 video. What bothers me is that the guy on the handheld is making the trip just as well as you with a 5 watt HT. Makes me think the 275 would be a well enough powered unit 🤔
Thank you for the nice video.I am your friend Dimitris (Jim) from Athens Greece.
Question, is replacing this included antenna with the popular stubby MXTA25 antenna going to improve much? I bought the stubby before buying the 575 and can still return the stubby if the included dinky one is about as good as the stubby. Thank you.
i wish this radio had the option to be programmed with multiple codes on same ch repeater beyond the 8 ch theyre giving us i get it some ppl want a simple radio and you can have that too but give the option to unlock some of the features using a PC software
Me too
How many fars does it talks 😂😂
A perfect radio for Simple Jack
Randy IS a simple boy.
You can not have the same repeater with different tones programed. So only 1 of each repeater channel and NO, DYI channels? Did I understand that correctly?
That is correct.
The MTX 575 looks a perfect radio. Although I wish I could find ICOM, KENWWOOD or MOTOROLA GMRS Mobiles, but I assume neither of those manufactures will have GMRS FCC Part 95 A and 95 E typed accepted Radios anytime soon. I am surprized that MAXON hasn't update their GMRS 210+3 or produced other GMRS radios. MAXON GMRS 210+3 handheld looked good when they were in production. I picked one off of Ebay, but the radio isn't working.
I recently bought the same radio and used the dummy load. all I get is anything between 44 and 46.8 W It does not go anywhere near 49 Watts 😃
That small 6 inch antenna 13:56 Is called a 'quarter wave whip' and it is the most universal basic antenna known to mankind. Randy has proven, it works great. A quarter wave whip on CB is 102 inches. That's long enough to be a real pain in the bitch! Sure the little 6 inch antenna doesn't have the 6 db gain that the MXTA-26 has, but most normal people don't need it and that small size is really easy to get on and off your car (Its not a car, its a jeep) . In another video, Randy showed how taller antennas have a nasty habit of scraping the roof of the garage (or at least the garage door frame). It looks like Midland was clever providing such a large magnetic base for only a six inch antenna. I'll bet it was on purpose so customers could buy the the much taller MXTA-26 and not have to get a new larger mount.
I’m a brand new know-nothing about GMRS radios dude ( but I’m going to learn ) , and I just bought the MXT575 today off Amazon,.. i’m wanting to use this as my base station in my home, but also be able to take it with me on my four wheeler if need be when SHTF and zombies and aliens attack, .. can anyone recommend a good power source ? Will my goal zero 400W solar battery work ? Thx 😊
Randy, You said it does not support multiple repeaters on the same channel. I understand how this works from the B Tech 50X3 which I own. Does it give you 22 workable memory locations or 30 (1-22 simplex and 15-22 repeater setups)? Or do you have to share 15 through 22 with simplex and repeater? In other words do you have to toggle the offset on and off whether you're on repeater or simplex?
I've been asked by a member of our local GMRS group to make a recommendation on this radio and I want to more fully understand it before I do. Thanking you in advance for your response and for all you do. I love your videos and share them with our local group all the time.
(PS. When I say 22 or 30 I do understand that channel 7 through 14 will not transmit)
I loved this! I just watched the MXT275 and thought that would be great for my truck. but then I saw this today and I'm totally getting one. Midland has the stubby fixed antenna with mount for the MXT275 with 3db gain, could I use that antenna on the MX575 without issues? or could you recommend another short or stubby antenna that is not magnetic mount
If you are referring to the MXTA25 ghost antenna, yes you can. It also does not require a ground plane, which makes it a great choice for Jeeps ( I run this antenna on a Gladiator with Midlands "lip" mount(MXTA27))
Newbie here to GMRS. I recently purchased a 2023 JL Willys and wanted to add GMRS. I went with the Midland MXT575 with included hardware. I upgraded the antenna to the 32'' whip MXTA 26. I bought the bracket that connects it to my cowl on the drivers side. I ran my power straight to the battery. The radio base is mounted on the side of the plastic where the shifters are. I attached the extra coaxial under the drivers side on the metal bracket and zip tied it. I thought everything was fine. Sitting with the engine off everything is quiet (no squelch) receives and sends well and weather channels come in awesome. The issue is when the jeep is running the squelch is always on. Even if I adjust it, its like its receiving I guess you would say. The factory setting for sensitivity is 04 and I have adjusted it and the squelch and nothing changes. Do you have any suggestions sir of things to check? Not a fan of riding around with the squelch blaring.
Hey Chris, nice hat 👒
I got my GMRS license yesterday. I’m looking at this and the 275 if they’ve updated it to wide band.
You gotta have some serious open range. I can barely get 10 miles with the 15w midlands.
Good for the sticky pad as most newer trucks bodies are now aluminum
Pricey.... (from an expert) :-P
Now on to listen to you explain why it may be worth the money.
I ordered a MXT575 and couldn't get the power output so I emailed Midland. They don't take phone calls. It turns out the actual power output spec per an engineer at Midland is 42-50W with a typical rating of 46-48W. I'm getting around 42-44W. I imagine they sent you a selected unit. I'm still working the problem but YMMV. That means you may only get a ~40W class radio even though it's $200 more than a MXT400.
This is the case with all GMRS radios. It is rare that you ever get the actual rated output.
@@TheNotaRubicon True. I just never thought a $400 radio would have an 8W wide spec, and that's best case under test conditions.
Great review and works great for my application. Having all the controls in the microphone is a huge plus for my needs. However, a short coming is in programming repeaters. This seems to be the same with the MXT275 and the MXT575. I have two local repeaters and I have one setup. However the one on 462.650 has a CTCSS RX/TX of 254.1. According to the chart in the user manual it only goes up to 250.3. I have setup other GMRS radios with Chirp but not sure how to overcome this issue. Thoughts?
I love the weather alert feature but the lack of proper repeater support kills this dead for me.
Anyone else really like a display on the radio? It's a small thing but with the amount of choices we have it's enough to make me move on.
I could use this radio as a base station in my very small apartment
The display mic is idea when you're short on real estate in your vehicle. Have the 15W version and like it very much. Pricey, but I'd totally enjoy this radio and, for me, the display mic is THE selling feature.
So how much power will it actually put out if running in a vehicle with 12v? Or am I better off with a different radio? Can I get 50 watts if I run a power supply off the 110 outlet in my vehicle?
120 miles using that repeater is amazing!
Good content, thanks from many fars away
Hows the antenna work with just the 2 way taped metal magnetic mount as a "GROUND PLANE" I'm assuming within specs if they included it.
I have hit a repeater with this very radio and antenna around 48 miles away.
You have monstrous man hands
Will you be doing a video on the messi and paoloni cable?
This was really great performance. I am impressed with this set up. With a big "real" antenna, simplex potential looks really great. Price tag is really kind of a put off though. Used or discounted might help on that. I'm seeing affordable GMRS as what more of us need.
Now I’m torn between the MXT 275 and the MXT 575.
I’ll sell you my MXT275 newest Gen bought and installed last week.
Thanks for the great video and explanations. What other walkie-talkie would you recommend that is easy to use and program in conjunction with the MXT575? I know that in the video you contacted your buddy on the Motorola XTS 5000 but I am reading that the 5000 is very difficult to program. I am looking for a simple solution as I am new to this. Thanks in advance. Bastien
I just bought this one of these for my new Bronco. Since the brick unit can be mounted out of the way, do you think it would be ok put in the engine bay..?? Turns out penetrating the firewall is a hassle, and an extension Cat6 wire would be much easier to run to the mic than the fat antenna plug and power wires.
Btw, I really enjoy your presentations.
No.