I have actually purchased two of the MXT275 radios. One for my 2015 Jeep JKUR which I am using with the Jeep clubs we belong to. One of the clubs has just decided that we would be using GMRS radios instead of CB’s or FMRS radios. I am also installing one in my motorhome to use instead of a CB to talk with others that we travel with.
I bought this about 3 months ago and so far it has been absolutely amazing. Audio is Super clear compared to a CB and the range is substantially better than a CB
The MXT275 is the latest addition to the Midland Micro Mobile GMRS 2-way radio line up, with an all in one handset that allows for numerous mounting options. We pushed this unit to the Tx/Rx limits while communicating with the Midland MXT115 and X-talker hand-held in various circumstances and environments. Communications were consistently readable up to threshold in spite of background static or chop. Like any GMRS, exchanges will vary considerably, as affected by user interface with mic, terrain, buildings and equipment setup to name a few. Communicating with another Micro Mobile was superior to communication with a lower wattage handheld with fixed antennae. Car to Car was readable at 1.5 – 2 miles in residential / urban environments. Good clarity to 5 miles with line of sight over water. Tx/Rx Car mount to handheld cut these numbers roughly in half. The handset is a comfortable size with a solid quality feel and a noticeably tactile mic key. I appreciate the ability to hold the back-lit display at a comfortable reading distance as opposed to leaning in to read a fixed base unit. The option to select the mic and / or the base unit as a speaker allows multiple installation options. Bonus: External speaker jack, USB port and weather band with weather alert option. GMRS communications are essential to my business. For my vehicle mount GMRS, the MXT275 just moved to the head of the class.
We now have two of these and they come in very handy. They work great for off-road use and sending the kids out with a couple of walkies when they are exploring the canaries.
Bought it about a week ago, installed it and been playing with it, the best and greatest thing I can't get passed is the ease of install the hardest part was a mounting spot,
I have had this radio for just under a month, but have been impressed with its capabilities. I get clear audio from both mike and head unit and thus far getting good TX and RX signal strength. Its compact size gives it lots of mounting options in your vehicle and the control microphone is an important feature for off roading, especially if you use the extension, which allows you to step out of your vehicle while using the radio. Its rugged.