Haven't really had a chance to try it out yet, am setting up a base station. However, I applaud Midland for marketing a radio that has the transmit power that is advertised. Right smack dab on 5 watts, maybe a tad over, according to my cross needle power/swr meter. The radio seems well built, with well implemented controls. I would prefer a better microphone connection that would facilitate disconnection of the mike if desired.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Can't believe how easy the install was, works well with other radios as long as you can match frequencies, overall a great, compact little radio, will be buying more
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
2
Not as good as they are made out to be
on August 7, 2023
Posted by: JHornsby3
from Sheridan, Oregon
Gender:Male
Bought one of these. Had it in the box, as we were looking for a newer pick up. 9 months later(fall) I mounted in pick up over head console. Summer came and the inside heat killed the unit. Yup, just after the 1 year was up. These little units are great when they work. But not able to handle being mounted on a dash or where heat soak will build. Maybe someday I will be able to find one that can handle the heat or cold of the pick up cab like the ol Cobra CB did for decades.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Only 22 channels leaving the unit limited in capability in high traffic areas unfortunately. Hand held units go to 34 witch what I thought I was purchasing, my fault but don’t have use for the unit in question.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
5
Great for farm work
on September 23, 2024
Posted by: KWLandInc
from Montana
I have 4 105s on the farm mounted in equipment. Really like the quick access to the weather channel. We are in very flat country so the range is great. Have been able to talk across the entire farm. Range of about 10 miles. Thinking about buying a radio for everything on the farm. Only advice I’d give is if you’re not going to get an external speaker, make sure the radios mounted next to your head and right at you ear cause they can be hard to hear sometimes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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