I currently run the MXT275 - the earlier, 15 watt version of the MXT575 in this article. It works great for me. Dead quiet when you use privacy codes, and decent range. I would definitely consider upgrading to the 575 for the extra power, but it does look to be a good bit bigger than my 525 and I would have to check whether or not it would fit in the current spot under the dash.
After using GMRS, there’s no good reason for CB.Thats funny. I just read through the GMRS thread yesterday. Whole lots of gobbly gook and people speaking French. Looked at the 525 on Crutchfield. May go that way soon as peeps out with me run both CB and GMRS.
After using GMRS, there’s no good reason for CB.
Anyone who suggests otherwise is usually turned off by the complexity involved. But that's really just radio manufacturers being dumb in firmware making it difficult to program privacy codes and such.After using GMRS, there’s no good reason for CB.
Anyone who suggests otherwise is usually turned off by the complexity involved. But that's really just radio manufacturers being dumb in firmware making it difficult to program privacy codes and such.
The audio quality and range improvements are quite nice. We used to have CB issues around a corner on a trail that are much less common now to where they're infrequent at best.
The only reason to have CB is cause everyone else does, but as I qualified above, it’s not a good reason. The clarity alone is worth the price of admission.Anyone who suggests otherwise is usually turned off by the complexity involved. But that's really just radio manufacturers being dumb in firmware making it difficult to program privacy codes and such.
The audio quality and range improvements are quite nice. We used to have CB issues around a corner on a trail that are much less common now to where they're infrequent at best.
I was real hesitant to give up my CB, but you are absolutely right. The clarity alone is worth having. I still havent had much talk time on my new gmrs unit but it is a night and day difference.The only reason to have CB is cause everyone else does, but as I qualified above, it’s not a good reason. The clarity alone is worth the price of admission.
I was real hesitant to give up my CB, but you are absolutely right. The clarity alone is worth having. I still havent had much talk time on my new gmrs unit but it is a night and day difference.
...but, have you had the time to practice trucker slang?
I have a Rugged GMR25. Had to buy the software to program the TJFEST frequencies into it but other than that it's a great radio. I also have the Rugged intercoms and it all connects together and plays well with each other. Since I run headsets I don't even have the mic plugged into the unit.Is anyone running Rugged Radio Gmrs?
https://www.ruggedradios.com/products/rugged-gmr45-mobile-gmrs-radio-kit
I had the MXT275. It was solid and performed well for a decent price. The interface/options were a bit on the simplistic side though. Paying twice as much for 35 extra watts wouldn't even be close to worth it for me though. The above mentioned KG1000 is a lot more radio for less moneyz.
I had the MXT275. It was solid and performed well for a decent price. The interface/options were a bit on the simplistic side though. Paying twice as much for 35 extra watts wouldn't even be close to worth it for me though. The above mentioned KG1000 is a lot more radio for less moneyz.
Let us know how you like it!