Compact size, but certainly not compact performance! Great radio, nice to only see the handset, keeps my dash clear and the weatherband is useful up here with snowstorms and other weather related problems!
We recently bought 11 micro mobiles and 4 GXT1000 radios to better improve instant communications on the farm. So far 2 weeks into the switch we are extremely please and satisfied. We have them in all the tractors and combines as well as the semis. Range is better than we were experiencing with our CB’s and seems to be more reliable. We have 4 mxt115’s and 4 mxt275’s as well as 3 mxt400. Doing. It over I would have went with 8 mxt275’s for the equipment due to better versatility. I plan on doing a full YouTube review in the near future. Thanks for an awesome product.
As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get the opportunity to test out gear from our awesome partners from time to time. This time, I was able to test out the Midland MXT275 MicroMobile base station. I have also had the opportunity to test out another product from Midland (the X-TALKER T51X3VP3 Two-Way Radio) which we used when testing out the base station. My husband and I installed this in our Jeep Wrangler which has been out fitted for rock crawling (hence why we are in Moab a lot). First impressions: this little unit was super easy to install and use right out of the box. My husband loves radios and communication devices and has a CB, Ham Radio, and now GMRS radio all installed in the Jeep. He was able to fit the small, and sleek device easily amongst all his gadgets without taking up too much space. You can hardwire the radio into the vehicle or just plug it into the cigarette lighter (12v power jack). We used the plug in so we can unplug it if we are not going to be using it for a while. One other benefit is it has a USB port which allows you to charge other devices (like your hand held radios) while driving. It has 15 channels—half of which provide a higher power transmit (since it does not have a mic gain) to improve range. It is also feels really durable considering it is a small, compact and sleek unit. We are not easy on our gear and we feel this unit will be able to take a beating.
Usage Impressions: My husband was able to test out this in a variety of situations. He tested range with his friend who was sitting at home (using a non-Midland radio) in Heber City, UT and he was driving. He was able to get about 10 miles in this situation with super clear sound and transmission. We also tested range between two moving vehicles driving on Highway 6 to Moab. The jeep obviously had the base station and I had a handheld X-talker in my car. We were able to get at least 5 miles between vehicles while both were moving and going through the winding canyons/mountain passes. We were also on the higher channels which boosts the transmission signals. One huge bonus was the volume of the speaker. It was loud enough to be heard clearly over the elevated road noise of driving a lifted Jeep at high speeds on the highway. He came through super clear on my handheld and I couldn’t detect much of the surrounding noise.
Overall evaluation: we love this little unit. It just allows us to have another means of communication when we are traveling in the backcountry and cell reception is spotty. The sound quality cannot be beat and has the same quality whether you are using another Midland radio or a different brand. How we foresee using this more in the future, is when we are backcountry car camping or hunting where we need to set up some type of base camp while we go out and explore. It will also be great to use if we are part of a jeep caravan off roading and not everyone has a communication device. We can pass out our handhelds so all vehicles can talk to each other on the trails. If you are looking to get a non-handheld radio that has awesome range, clarity and durability for a great price—the MXT275 MicroMobile base station should be on your short list of options if not the only one.
I purchased a solid mount radio and 2 handhelds mostly off roading. I've used them twice and are extremely satisfied. Not only are they great on the trails they keep our group in contact with each other on the highway home also. The reception was crystal clear and the range was great, we were separated by a couple miles at one point. Im very satisfied and have recommended your products to everyone who will listen. Im considering adding a couple more radios to my other vehicles. Thank you Midland for producing a quality product.
I purchased this radio a little over a month ago for my truck, to be used on hunting trips. The handset has great weight, responsive button function, great volume and clarity. I tested with a Midland Base Station, on a lo powered channel had good comms out to about 5 miles on flat open terrain. I purchased the GMRS FCC license to operate. I am excited to get more use out this radio in the coming weeks!
Waited for this to become available as space is valuable in my car and all the works in the mike really made it work. The unit mounted easily under the driver's seat!
I bought this radio as I was tired of always having to mess with my CB radio as something would be messed up with it, I got a good deal on this radio and was able to tell a bunch of friends to get one as well. So far, I love it. Comms are clear, it is easy to use, and way less hassle that CB is any day of the week. I would definitely buy another one to go in another vehicle if I had one!