Looking for a compact, portable General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) radio with the power and range needed to communicate with others? Then you’ll want to take a look at Midland Radio’s MicroMobile lineup. This lineup not only includes 5, 15, and 40-watt versions, but also 50-watt versions called the MXT500 and MXT 575, the strongest radios allowed by law. According to Midland, these two-way radios are capable of transmitting up to 75-mile-distance in ideal conditions and terrain.
“Some of our most loyal customers are those who enjoy off-roading, RV’ing, and generally being off the grid, and we needed to provide them with features they were so often requesting,” said Dan Devling, President at Midland. “We took their feedback to heart and created radios that are an outdoorsman’s dream. With incredible range, battery life, and top-notch split tone functionality, the MXT500 and MXT575 are of the highest quality and are strongest radios on the market, proving to our customers that we continue to listen to what they want, delivering must have features that will exceed their expectations.”
MXT500 and MXT575 key features include:
- Fastest Charging Radio: Equipped with USB-C fast charging ports, the new MXT500 and MXT575 are some of the fastest charging radios on the market, ensuring constant connectivity
- Repeater & Split Tone Capability: With the ability to extend broadcast reach with repeater functionality, the new radios also come equipped with updated split tone features, providing the utmost privacy, blocking unauthorized users from accessing their repeaters
- IP66 Dust and Water-Resistant: The MXT500 and MXT575 can handle the elements with exceptional dust and water-resistant technology
- Narrow and Wide Band Capable: The MXT500 and MXT575 features NOAA Weather Radio that’ll keep its users notified when severe weather rolls into their area.
- Privacy Codes: The 142 CTCSS/DCS privacy codes of the Micromobile walkie talkie allow you to select a specific code to use with a particular channel, which helps to prevent unwanted transmissions from being heard on the same channel.
Additional features of the new MXT500 and MXT575 include design upgrades for a more user-friendly experience within the menu, enhanced USB-C charging capabilities, and a full solution antenna that allow for narrow and wide band frequencies to allow for richer audio quality across all stations. The reliability and power of these two-way radio systems have revolutionized the industry and provide the maximum amount of broadcasting power allowed by law.
GMRS operates in FM in the UHF band, using frequencies between 462 and 457 MHZ. According to the FCC, GMRS is a licensed radio service commonly used for short-distance two-way voice communication using handheld radios, mobile radios, and repeater systems. The FCC does require a license, but it’s super easy to apply, lasts 10 years, is only $35, and covers you entire immediate family.
GMRS two-way radios operate on 30 channels, 22 of which are the same as FRS. GMRS and FRS work on the same frequencies, but anything over two watts is considered GMRS. The maximum power allowed by law for GMRS two-way radios is 50 watts.
The two radios sell for $363 on Amazon.com. Visit www.midlandusa.com to learn about these and other Midland GMRS radios.
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