I bought this for my side by side and am very impressed with the distance it reaches. It also is very easy to install and move to a different vehicle within minutes
Bought it a few weeks ago to prep for JJUSA in 2021 and increase my range as a group lead for big off road events and Overlanding. Have been impressed with the range and clarity. Programmed my other hand helds I already had to match these frequencies so it wasn’t a case of obsoleting the investment I had already made. Certainly better than CB for ease of setup, use, space, clarity and range.
These radios are amazing. Installed in my Jeep above my rear view mirror and I am stoked about it. It’s small enough to not be in the way but is great for communicating with fellow Jeep’s. I used the ghost antenna so that it didn’t get wiped out by limbs on the trail. I’m thinking of purchasing the 6db antenna to help increase my range. I feel you can’t go wrong with this radio! Will be purchasing another for my sons Jeep.
I bought this Two-way to go in the combine on our farm. Installation was quick and easy, and I powered the unit with the DC power adapter plugged into the cigarette lighter. We have a couple of the handhelds that we use together with this unit and they work great. Range with those is up to 4 miles in our area. Rural but quite a few tress and houses in between.
One thing that we have trouble with is talking into the mic. Sometimes it is hard to understand the person that is talking on the Two-way. I think most of it is inexperience in how to hold the mic up to talk so I am hoping this gets better the more we use it.
Another thing I wish was available was a connector with flying leads to wire into the power point that the combine has. I know most people probably cut the 12V adapter off and wire it directly into the power point, but this limits the places you can put it in the cab. I am sure a quick google search and I could find the connector, but if Midland offered this as an option when purchasing, I am sure many people would get it.
I ordered the MXT115 for the smaller size this unit is for a smaller room limited ATV. After installing we did a range check and was very surprised that it was able to receive and transmit over the hills we have on our hunting properties. It at only 15 rated watts out preformed a 20 or 25 watt radio a fellow club member has in range and clarity.