Midland MXT275 MicroMobile

dont know about power wise, but I dont get any interference if I turn on my CB and GMRS. I have the Uniden pro 510xl 3' firestik right next to my midlan mxt275 upgraded antenna. Both are wired to a custom auxillary fuse block that goes directly to the battery. I can use it with the jeep on or off and I dont have any issues.
Yea I was thinking more of the power issue. But I never thought about the interference between the two being powered at the same time.
 
CTCSS & DCS codes/tones are like sticking your fingers in your ears except for anyone also on that specific code/tone. Everybody else without the tones will hear you, but you won't hear them. It's the opposite of privacy. Reference a big Jeep event, there are 22 channels, not 8, but if you wanted to be on the same channel and not hear everyone else, CTCSS/DCS codes are designed exactly for that. Not sure how well that would work on a super busy frequency in a small area though, sorry. I'd just use a different channel.

You can run 5/15/40/50w on simplex or a repeater. One is not related to the other. Mo powa (watts) = mo range. Mo buttons = mo features. For somebody who is only going to turn it on occasionally when they hit the trail and want it dead nuts simple, the Midland MXT275 is fine.
Now you're making me look at something else to spend money on. We're done! :rolleyes:
 
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So going to order the Midland MXT275 radio and keep my CB also. Currently my CB is power through a switch on my sPOD, any issues with connecting the GMRS radio to the same sPOD switch. So when the switch is turned on it would send power to both radios. And would there be any problems if for some reason both radios were turned on ?
No problems whatsoever. You're only pulling a couple of amps even if you key both mics at the same time. Put a line filter in series with the source while you're at it. Nothing to do with 2 radios, just to keep ignition noise out of them - esp. the CB. Put it as close as practical to the radios.
 
Just throwing this out there; there are Chinese handhelds that will do GMRS and a lot more. If you guys want a cheap way to get into GMRS and don't want to get a full blown one to mount in your rig or want something more than the 1/2 watt bubble pack radios, they are a great option. They are not designed to be part 95 (the CFR that covers GMRS) compliant so some like to complain they are not strictly speaking legal, but it's not a real issue. These are 5 watt and you can upgrade the antenna. They won't perform as well as something with an externally mounted antenna, but they work decently enough at short range even inside a vehicle. Best part; they usually go for around $20👍

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074XPB313/?tag=wranglerorg-20
 
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Just throwing this out there; there are Chinese handhelds that will do GMRS and a lot more. If you guys want a cheap way to get into GMRS and don't want to get a full blown one to mount in your rig or want something more than the 1/2 watt bubble pack radios, they are a great option. They are not designed to be part 95 (the CFR that covers GMRS) compliant so some like to complain they are not strictly speaking legal, but it's not a real issue. These are 5 watt and you can upgrade the antenna. They won't perform as well as something with an externally mounted antenna, but they work decently enough at short range even inside a vehicle. Best part; they usually go for around $20👍

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074XPB313/?tag=wranglerorg-20
I have that exact one along with a pair of small handheld frs/gmrs cobra walkie talkies in the event someone in our group doesnt have a form of compatible comms. I learned quickly that not everyone will have the same setup so I snagged some handhelds as soon as I got home. Ive only used the baofeng a few times jsut testing the range with some buddies, but its pretty damn good for the price. Sound quality isnt too bad either.
 
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Just throwing this out there; there are Chinese handhelds that will do GMRS and a lot more. If you guys want a cheap way to get into GMRS and don't want to get a full blown one to mount in your rig or want something more than the 1/2 watt bubble pack radios, they are a great option. They are not designed to be part 95 (the CFR that covers GMRS) compliant so some like to complain they are not strictly speaking legal, but it's not a real issue. These are 5 watt and you can upgrade the antenna. They won't perform as well as something with an externally mounted antenna, but they work decently enough at short range even inside a vehicle. Best part; they usually go for around $20👍

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074XPB313/?tag=wranglerorg-20
NOOOOOOOO!!!! Not the evil UV-5R!!!

 
from the comments of the video:"Its okay, trump just pardoned the UV-5R" :ROFLMAO:
 
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That guys vid is hilarious BTW, Ive seen some others and hes a funny guy
 
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