Customer reviews from midlandusa.com
Midland - MICROMOBILE MXT275 15 Channel Two Way Radio - Black
Average customer rating
4.8
(581 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 581 reviews
5 Stars
493
4 Stars
73
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
6
1 Star
3
98%of customers recommend this product.
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516 out of
528)
Customer Reviews for Midland - MICROMOBILE MXT275 15 Channel Two Way Radio - Black
Customer Rating
5
Much Better
on July 15, 2026
Posted by: N0PME1
Gender:Male
This improved MTX275 is hands down much better that the early version.
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com
Customer Rating
5
MXT275 GMRS radio
on June 25, 2026
Posted by: cruiser
from SW Utah
Gender:Male
Have been using this unit for over a year now an find it to be very good for communicating with my friends when out on the trail. I can transfer it between my truck and my Cherokee very easily depending on the type of trail I am running.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com
Posted by: Kaden
Verified Purchase:Yes
They work amazing they talk a long way through trees and hills
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Posted by: Terry North
Verified Purchase:Yes
Like the ability to place it anywhere because of the size. And love the weather feature. Makes our outings to the woods alot safer being able to talk to camp.
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Posted by: M Koch
from Virginia Beach, VA
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Got this for a buddy of mine for Christmas. Already have one installed on my F150. No complaints. Works wherever we go.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Anonymous
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Best bang for your buck. Comes with everything you need for a seemless and easy install. Outstanding clarity and ease of use. Bought the same set up a couple years back for my 2019 4runner and bought the same set up for my 23 tundra recently. Love the product would recommend for anyone needing easy to use communications.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com
Customer Rating
3
Research Repeater Codes Before Buying
on September 25, 2025
Posted by: brlacquement
from Phoenix, AZ
If you’re interested in using repeaters, research your local ones before buying. If you don’t know what repeaters are, and plan to use this radio as emergency comm, research repeaters before buying. If you just want to talk to your buddies that you off-road with over simplex, this is a great radio to do it with.
Some repeaters use non-standard CTCSS/DCS codes that this unit cannot be programmed to. AZ has repeaters that use these non-standard codes and this unit cannot transmit to them. This could be important to you in an emergency situation where cell service and GMRS simplex aren’t an option.
This radio can only be programmed on the unit (no PC programming) and only has 1 memory slot per channel (1-22 + 8 repeater channels + NOAA channels) and you cannot add additional channels in memory.
I would not consider this unit “repeater capable” because of the limited list of CTCSS/DCS tones available for use. As GMRS continues to grow in popularity, repeater operators will continue to take additional measures to prevent overcrowding on channels and abuse. One of the ways to do that, is setting non-standard input tones that many GMRS users (i.e. Midland radio operators) can’t use.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from midlandusa.comBy Customer Experience, October 8, 2025
Thank you for your detailed review!
Yes, the Midland MXT275 is repeater capable, with 8 built-in General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) repeater channels. However, it comes with limitations that can affect its use with certain repeater systems.
Limitations of the MXT275 for repeater use:
Split tone limitations: While recent models of the MXT275 are capable of handling split tones (separate transmit and receive tones), older versions were not. Many GMRS repeaters are configured to use a Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System (CTCSS), also known as a PL tone, on both the transmit and receive frequencies. If your radio's receive tone is set incorrectly, or if the radio was not designed for this feature, you will not hear traffic from other users.
Narrowband vs. wideband: Older versions of the MXT275 transmitted in narrowband mode, which can cause poor audio quality when communicating through wideband repeaters. Newer MXT275 models with R9 firmware or higher will automatically use wideband for the repeater channels.
Lack of advanced programmability: Unlike more advanced GMRS and Land Mobile Radio (LMR) equipment, the MXT275 has limited programming options. This means you cannot program custom repeater frequencies or channel memories.
Incompatible with FRS channels: The MXT275 cannot transmit on GMRS channels 8 through 14, as these are reserved for lower-power Family Radio Service (FRS) radios. These channels are not used for GMRS repeaters, but it's a key distinction from other radios.
No custom repeater setup:
You cannot use the MXT275 itself to set up your own GMRS repeater. It is designed to be a mobile client radio for accessing existing repeater systems, not to function as a base station.
Yes, the Midland MXT275 is repeater capable, with 8 built-in General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) repeater channels. However, it comes with limitations that can affect its use with certain repeater systems.
Limitations of the MXT275 for repeater use:
Split tone limitations: While recent models of the MXT275 are capable of handling split tones (separate transmit and receive tones), older versions were not. Many GMRS repeaters are configured to use a Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System (CTCSS), also known as a PL tone, on both the transmit and receive frequencies. If your radio's receive tone is set incorrectly, or if the radio was not designed for this feature, you will not hear traffic from other users.
Narrowband vs. wideband: Older versions of the MXT275 transmitted in narrowband mode, which can cause poor audio quality when communicating through wideband repeaters. Newer MXT275 models with R9 firmware or higher will automatically use wideband for the repeater channels.
Lack of advanced programmability: Unlike more advanced GMRS and Land Mobile Radio (LMR) equipment, the MXT275 has limited programming options. This means you cannot program custom repeater frequencies or channel memories.
Incompatible with FRS channels: The MXT275 cannot transmit on GMRS channels 8 through 14, as these are reserved for lower-power Family Radio Service (FRS) radios. These channels are not used for GMRS repeaters, but it's a key distinction from other radios.
No custom repeater setup:
You cannot use the MXT275 itself to set up your own GMRS repeater. It is designed to be a mobile client radio for accessing existing repeater systems, not to function as a base station.
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com
Customer Rating
4
Narrow / Wide band
on June 24, 2025
Posted by: ACwsgn564
Gender:Male
Only reson I gave it a 4 is due to the fact it does not have an option to switch from Narrow to Wide band.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com