Midland GMRS Ammo Can Base Station MXPW115 & MXPW500 - Portable GMRS Base Station - Recon G5

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--- The new Midland MXPW115 and MXPW500 portable, ammo-can base station for the Midland MXT115 and Midland MXT500 GMRS radios are now available for purchase and in this video I show you how they work and what they do. Both of these ammo-can GMRS base stations are made for Midland by Hardened Power Systems and are made in the U.S.A. - both are waterproof, crush-proof, and can operate on their own battery power for hours or even days.
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@frankb6333 2 года назад

$600 for the big one...without a radio??? Fuck that bullshit. I built my own for a quad band Ham radio for a fraction of the cost.

@TheNotaRubicon 2 года назад

How many fingers did you break in your frenzied rush to type that comment?

@JohnDoe-zg6fn 2 года назад

🤣🤣🤣

@danielcate9409 2 года назад

You are seriously the best radio RU-vidr ever!!

@SocialistDistancing 2 года назад

Some people.............." Some.............people ".............just can't help themselves

@ke8mattj 2 года назад

You do realize he addressed what you said from the get-go? In this video, I am a part of "those people" (built my own), but I also understand people would either not want to do it, not learn how to do it, or know how to do it. Those are perfectly okay.

@Baumeister40 2 года назад

I was pleased to see both ammo cans were printed at LC (Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence MO). That's where I earn my daily bread. Thank you for yet another terrific video, Randy-

@30pvfd 2 года назад

Of course the show me state

@DonnieDarko727 2 года назад

50 bmg

@chrissewell1608 Год назад

Do you make ammo cans?

@Baumeister40 7 месяцев назад

@@chrissewell1608 Ha! No can's made here, but we run them through a can printer for each type of ammo we make here. LC=Lake City.

@aaronwilson1666 4 месяца назад

Hey man, can you hook up 1,000 rounds of 5.56 62gr for less than 47 cents a round sir? I’m in KCK

@hardenedpower 2 года назад

Thanks for the excellent video! This is Bill Harrison, owner of Hardened Power Systems, and designer of these machines. I am happy to help answer some questions as I see them in this comment section. Again, well done review!

@walkertekk9 2 года назад

Hi Bill, I've considered buying some things from you but your online reviews have held me back. Has anything been done to clean up the past mistakes?

@hardenedpower 2 года назад

@@walkertekk9 I assume 'past mistakes' relate to delivery timing? We have, to some degree, been a victim of success. This has strained delivery timing and customer service. Being declared critical early in the pandemic also put a strain on things. I will say we are building and growing as fast as we can without getting out of hand or sacrificing quality. If you want to give us a chance, we would love to build you some gear. Remember we have a two-year warranty.

@mattsizemore Год назад

Bill do you know what the dimensions of the radio cut out are? Considering using this with a Motorola XTL5000 but it is a good bit larger than the Midland.

@NonyaDamnbusiness 2 года назад

I was wondering why they were so expensive right up until you opened the lid. "Oh. So *that's* where the money went." Yes, expensive but very well thought out and designed. And like you said, it all depends on how much one values their time when it comes to trying to build their own or just buy an off-the-shelf solution like this. And either one can double as a battery-powered DC power supply for an amateur radio for the best of both worlds.

@markronck3415 2 года назад

Funny thing is I saw a Company building this stuff a few years ago and wondered what happened to them. This is nice for the folks that go out with there jeep into the hills. Believe you did a bang up job showing the new products.

@justunarnold9553 2 года назад

Hi Mark! This is that same company, Hardened Power Systems , we were lucky enough to partner with Midland on these projects! I am a tech for Hardened Power Systems and we are still moving along, thank you for your interest and kind words. ru-vid.com

@raydzek 2 года назад

I used to think things like this were over priced for what they are, so I built my own, and learned, maybe not so much. Your time is worth something, for sure. But also connectors, specialty tools, displays, meters, batteries, reliable charge controllers, etc. all add up quickly. Some people don't know you don't hold a soldering iron like a pencil, by the tip. Some people don't have the same skill sets, manual dexterity, available tools, or even space to build something like this. And for those people, there is something you can just buy. Capitalism to rescue.

@craigdavidson2977 2 года назад

Yes, exactly, just cutting the front panel to fit in the ammo box and all the holes for the connectors and displays is a royal nightmare. A PIB (pain in the bitch) . I know because I have tried when I was much younger and more stupider. All the parts and the tools required will easily run you over the price of the unit and that's not even including the medical bills when those damn power tools slip and cut a gash in your wrist. (don't ask me how I know about this) Then you have all those leftover expensive tools that you can't throw away so they just sit around cluttering up your house. Its nasty. Just buy the can and be done with it.

@johnkaelberer237 2 года назад

@@craigdavidson2977 Looks like a very well done piece of kit. I agree 100%.

@Charlee2015 2 года назад

Plus, the face plates. Your not getting that done cheap. It really looks nice.

@craigdavidson2977 2 года назад

@@johnkaelberer237 'piece of kit' ..... I'm going to try and use that sometime.

@ricardomagnificent 5 месяцев назад

After attending a weekend survival course given by the State DNR I wanted a decent fixed blade knife. Having a meager income I attended youtube university and learned you can make your own knife with a few tools and a BBQ grill. Before it was over I purchased $2000.00 worth of tools and equipment, made over 200 knives I sold at work or gave to friends and relatives, and stuck my right index finger in my bandsaw requiring a trip to the ER for V E R Y painful novocaine injections and three stitches.

@fm71450 2 года назад

Dear Sensei, as always, thank you. For a person who already has these type of steel boxes filled with lead, this makes a genuinely GREAT addition for portable communication - just in cases….or just for fun. It is difficult for me to see that you bear the brunt of unkind responses from sad/angry persons, for doing this service for me and others. Please, KEEP IT UP!

@eijentwun5509 2 года назад

Are they EMP Proof?

@thatkajunguy8029 2 года назад

@@eijentwun5509 I believe they would be

@garybonz Год назад

@Eijent Wun , EMP proof is a misnomer, it is all subjective to the distance from the Pulse.

@d.hayward5232 2 года назад

I'm just thrilled that after all this time, I am STILL his favorite viewer...

@donaldoc 2 года назад

Wish it was manufacturer neutral, and not specifically built to one manufacturer. A Wouxon KG-1000G, would be a nice option, or a Motorola XPR Series mobile, would be nice... One Can Dream. Thanks, Sensei, for the review, and showing them off! 👌

@dacodemonk 2 года назад

This will work with any radio that will fit in the hole. The only thing that wouldn't be there is information specific to the radio you are using. If you buy the big one, you can print out a cheet sheet and stuff it inside if you need that...

@seikibrian8641 2 года назад

This is marketed by Midland, for Midland radios. You can get the same thing in a version for other brands of radios, such as Yaesu and Icom, from Hardened Power Systems, and they would also work with some other radios of similar dimensions.

@mgentile7 7 месяцев назад

Did Hardened go out of business? None of the boxes seem to be available......@@seikibrian8641

@markcall9695 2 года назад

Damn it! There goes a grand +! Glad I waited to use ...."Affiliate Link Below!" - pretty excited to set the MXP500 and MXPW500. Also grabbed the Antenna mag mount and MXTA26 antenna. Be sure Xenu doesn't tell my wife in her sleep this is coming as it will just look like another 'ammo can' in the shop.

@warlockcommandcenter 2 месяца назад

It good to see that you have progressed to not showing the world your broken pencil. For most ED patients it impotent to come to grips with not being able to provide for your partner. I am glad to see that your treatment has been successful and that you no longer feel the guilt. Associated with ED just because it is your fault. I hope you can continue to move forward.

@1sames 2 года назад

At first I thought, wait, it's not April fools day is it? He's just showing us some ammo cans. I'll wait for the punch line. Then you opened one and suddenly I understood. Thank Xenu .

@briantator3715 2 года назад

All right dude…. You effing crack me up. I don’t give two shits about radios, but find myself watching these reviews just for the laughs. Good stuff.

@joeglennaz 4 месяца назад

Your comment was hilarious. It made me laugh.

@BrianA-ur3nl 2 года назад

Great video! Thank you for the hard work you put into the excellent production quality of all of your work! It would be great if Wouxen made one for the KG 1000G that was able to fit into the Harbor Freight Apache 5800 case.

@M9A1MAN 2 года назад

Pretty neat! Looks really well made, but there's no way I'd pay that much for one though.

@preppermcprepperson 2 года назад

These look exactly like a product made by a TN company named Hardened Power Systems. I just looked on their website and they are selling the mtx 500 unit…..for those saying they wish this existed for other radios, it does! It’s currently sold out but they sell a universal unit that has a few inches of open space that allows you to mount whatever radio you want. I found out about this company from watching tinhatranch RU-vid videos a few years ago. He used to make a lot of prepping type videos. Many were very good. His channel has a pretty solid review of a similar unit. These things are well built! He also made a video or maybe 2 of him building something comparable though obviously not as refined. I wish I wasn’t too cheap poor to buy these things a few years ago, they used to be a few hundred dollars cheaper.

@SaltBayGull 2 года назад

Along with the frequency information, printed on the faceplate is "Manufactured in the U.S.A. by Hardened Power Systems" so there's a very good reason why they look exactly like the products made by HPS.

@markdewey5412923331 2 года назад

That's cool! Seems like it would be a bit hot inside the box with the big one even with a fan.

@hardenedpower 2 года назад

We have never had problems with heat in the Recon... I honestly do not know if that is because the fan is available to cool the rig, or if the fan is not actually needed. Lots of different use scenarios, and temps can get hot, but again, we have never heard of overheating.

@Scaliad 2 года назад

A nation in distress, no doubt..

@bluegrass4840 2 года назад

Been seeing it flown like that a lot lately.

@thuff3207 2 года назад

These are built by Harden Power Systems and they are very well made in Tennessee. My friend has one and its impressive when used.

@michael.w.salter 2 года назад

It is certainly a nice looking and we'll designed unit. I did something similar with a CB Radio years ago. I like it. I think I'll go outside and see if there's anything left on my money tree!

@kolbygravelle9734 Год назад

Your videos crack me up! Very informative but crack me up! I'm an FNG to the GMRS world and I've learned a ton just watching your videos! Keep them coming, looking forward to many more!! From one fellow jeeper to another thank you!

@LastChanceforGas Год назад

I built one out of one of those old school grocery bags. They make a popping sound when you open them. Total gangsta.

@timhill2849 2 года назад

I have the Bigger one Works GREAT. It is heavy, but we dont go hiking with it. Great Video. "Some People" may explain how to go hiking with these. and carry in there back pack.

@mgentile7 7 месяцев назад

how do you like it? Im late the game but considering getting one soon.

@viaoutdoors 2 года назад

Glad to see Hardened Power Systems back in motion.

@hardenedpower 2 года назад

Thanks, Jason! We never went away, just were greatly impacted by the pandemic. We were declared critical very early, building stuff for FEMA, etc. Never missed a day, but had to curtail our own brand in order to meet private-label demand. It is great to be back to focusing more on our public products!

@brsnow225 Год назад

2 mins in the cost kinda puzzled me, but then you popped the lid and it all made sense. Both of those are slick, thoughtful, purpose driven(the magnetic feet were a subtle surprise) like IT rack mount level, set of hardware, meant to fit in a potentially beat up ammo can. Awesome video

@donalddodson7365 Год назад

Thank you, Randy. Your RU-vids are always interesting, fun and informative with useful infodatatalkulars. You save me lots of mind-numbing comparison shopping, which I do not enjoy.

@TheNotaRubicon Год назад

Thank YOU!

@thebugg333 2 года назад

This looks nice, and even if I built one myself I'm sure it wont look at nice as these prebuilt ones since I tend to rush and get frustrated. Can I build one, perhaps but this seems better since it's ready to go. This would make a nice give away!

@burningneutron6884 8 месяцев назад

As much as I would LiKE to brag about how many of these I have built, I won’t, mainly because I haven’t built one and have no intention of building one. I WILL however say I got my hands on one built by Amendment 1. Not quite the quality radio inside but it is nice and does the job for my local area. I like it.

@mgentile7 7 месяцев назад

Interesting, I checked their BBB score and its an F with many people complaining they never received their orders.

@kensakamoto258 Год назад

The smaller ammo can will also fit into the old Army radio harness which was used with the prc 77 radio and would make it into a high power backpack radio.

@wickerdn1 2 года назад

Pretty Neat!! Make me think of my Army Day’s, I have to decide if I really want to build it. Really leaning on buying it. But I truly LIKE THE SET UP!! Nice!

@KU9L 2 года назад

I saw Midland's announcement and eagerly awaited your video. Sad Hams aren't real preppers so a few happy hams might buy it too. -Dave Happy ham and Happy GMRS user.

@AntonioClaudioMichael 9 месяцев назад

MXPW500 setup is nice like that it can store the smaller antenna and the charger wall wart super sweet for The price Randy 12:19 @NotaRubicon Productions

@wushock92 2 года назад

I thought those looked like Hardened Power kits. They do awesome work and have versions that work with some of the ham rigs also. Good to see Midland partnered with them to broaden Hardened's visibility. WRDN460

@Pipefitter310 2 года назад

I own many Hardened power products.. Quality Quality Quality. Take that to the bank..

@merritts3515 10 месяцев назад

These look very good, closer to art than a proper radio.

@SocialistDistancing 2 года назад

Those are nice units. Just when I think that I'm done buying radio stuff, you go and show me this. Thanks.

@sbrc8725 2 года назад

I feel the distress and danger sir, everyone pray 🙏 for our country.

@321southtube 2 года назад

Our country is just fine....much better than 2016-2020.

@alpha6tango860 2 года назад

Daren, shut up and sit down you F’in puke. F’in troll pos

@wayneross16 Год назад

@@321southtube , put the crack pipe down , you've had enough

@tonnywildweasel8138 Год назад

This is SO cool. Wish we could get that here in the Netherlands..

@Riverboat374 Год назад

That's kinda mind blowing. That a company would create what looks like a hacker project as a professional product. Pretty cool. Quite unexpected.

@jamesd4013 2 года назад

Thanks for not begging viewers to subscribe or instructing me/us/them on how to ring the bell notification! Great video

@ke4asc 2 года назад

Ham's have done similar things for years, it's a great way to build an emergency communication package.

@mrheart4242 8 месяцев назад

Just a side note. If you place the lid on a flat surface the ammo can can sit on top and be positioned well without the magnetic feet.

@wildweasel6898 8 месяцев назад

I was told I can't use ham radio without a license but I bought a uv9r and it works fine without it. GMRS is still my favorite for hunting tho. I can give it to my kid and get up and running instantly. Guess what other license I didn't pay the government?

@gadsdenconsulting7126 2 года назад

I bought the Recon G1 before Midland got on board with them. I think I paid a little over $300.00. It's an awesome unit. I bought a lifpo (or whatever it's called) battery for mine. Works amazingly well.

@Pipefitter310 2 года назад

I need to replace the small AGM in mine also they don’t last long which battery LIPO did you get?

@jesseevans2977 10 месяцев назад

love your sense of humor, man - been watching for a while. good content

@thatkajunguy8029 2 года назад

Randy, I just found your channel and absolutely love your work. I've been around those sad hams, I call them Karen Hams, and yes they are obnoxious and annoying with their never ending and mostly not asked for blah blah blah. You my good man are a refreshing change in the youtube comms community, Thank you sir... Now go forth and carry on irritating the Karens.

@proudtex 2 года назад

Looks like Midland finally did a deal with Hardened Power Systems. Many other options available for different radios.

@grigorirasputin5020 2 года назад

A possible additional advantage to this, would be protection from EMP. While we will never know for certain what is truly protected from EMP unless and until we experience an actual EMP event, this looks to be as good a prospect for protecting gear from EMP (while the case is closed) as any!

@charleswade2716 2 года назад

Similar to placing all your "back-up commo gear" in a steel trash can? I agree'

@chrissewell1608 Год назад

@@charleswade2716You have Coma gear? 😴 Then Back Up Coma gear? 😴😴 LOL 😂😂😂 Just Kiddin!

@almirria6753 2 года назад

Great idea for bug out location base radios after the crap has hit the fan

@MadHatter11371 2 года назад

I’ve been a fully licensed spam radio operator since the 1800’s and I know for a fact that 13.1 volts isn’t enough it should be 13.8 volts

@grigorirasputin5020 2 года назад

Love your background pic! Randy knows the deal!

@wcoonradt264 2 года назад

I was going to complain about the flag over your shoulder, but after thinking about it... I guess you're right.... I like these ammo can base stations.... Sad HAMs are crying everywhere.... lol

@thatkajunguy8029 2 года назад

Considering what's happening in our country it's very fitting

@kspdt 2 года назад

LOL. I thought I was in an April Fools time warp - - several hundred dollars for an ammo can. Then slooowly the info came out. Ya got me.

@w6krg 2 года назад

They are very well done. Next..... repeater in a box!

@sxshun8 Год назад

Very cool set ups. Thanks for the rundown man.

@terryshackelford712 6 месяцев назад

That is pretty a cool set up.

@macmann3902 2 года назад

"Furiously typing"... Very cool and I actually make good money and don't want to fiddle around making one.👌👌

@Nope145 Год назад

Just noticed the upside down flag in the background. With everything that’s going on in our country right now it is very appropriate.

@1crazynordlander 2 года назад

I purchased my Ammo can from Hardened Power before Midland came out with their version. Mine came with an AGM type battery. I will replace it with a lipo. Your video gives me a clue on what battery to buy. Thanks.

@anonamos6086 2 года назад

That is the only correct way to display the American flag right now. Good job.

@jpetton 2 года назад

Surprise! At first I thought it was April 1st. I've got quite a few of those cans that need filling.

@maddogintheair 2 года назад

Hah, I saw the announcement for these and I thought they’re pretty cool. Then I realized some of my ham radios will fit in those too!

@shawnlewis389 9 месяцев назад

I would add a shoulder strap to both cans.

@chrislj2890 Год назад

That's all well and good, but where the heck is the ammo?

@mattconner11 2 года назад

Is it made by hardened power systems? Certainly looks like their's

@joseparagones2236 Год назад

Very nice...! Enterprises station Josep

@billpotter647 2 года назад

Very cool. So since you have the MXPW500.....can you fit a Wouxsun KG-1000G in it? Its a little bit bigger than the MXT500.

@CrucesNomad1 Год назад

Sold out, imagine that.

@wickerdn1 2 года назад

It’s your fault I’m addictive to Radios.

@trubluesniper 5 месяцев назад

Likewise 🤦🏽‍♂️

@matthew.tamasco 2 года назад

Caught the flag in the back. I feel you, brother.

@USAFJUNKIE 2 года назад

The phonetic alphabet on the inside of the lid actually uses "Zulu" like it's supposed to be! As someone who happens to be a ham, I find it really annoying when other hams use "Zed" instead of "Zulu."

@TribbleBot 2 года назад

Blame Canada!

@shoersa 2 года назад

My wife is from Canada so I have to use "Zed".

@sweed7777 2 года назад

Looks like midland took some inspiration from the tin hat ranch channel. I have been wanting to build one ever since I saw his video years ago.

@MrTux62 Год назад

Very cool- well thought out- I like it.

@johnreynolds3222 2 года назад

Funny shit! Thanks for the help on the gmrs licensing. What a clusterfuck!

@mrghosting7217 2 года назад

Beautiful it is in functions and looks

@PaleoGreenByrd 2 года назад

Great review, thanks. Those look really fun.

@SkyCharter Год назад

Thanks for the tip on these Ammo Can radio holders. Very slick. Yeah the price startles at first, but well deserved IMO with a decent battery, clever design, and available today. I'm also warming up to the idea of Midland's simple to use radio. One thing 27 MHz CB always had/has in abundance is dirt simple channel identification. Despite there being some variance in channel numbering in GMRS these Midlands sort of settle it for me.

@aquariumsmaintainedbyandy8408 Год назад

I like this video

@EronIler 17 дней назад

Is there a new link to buy these? They are no longer available on Amazon.

@AntonioClaudioMichael 9 месяцев назад

Wow very nice Units for the price thanks for the overview Randy 6:07 @NotaRubicon Productions

@controlledchaos8851 Год назад

Hell yea you got me with the 762

@mattlewandowski73 Год назад

I find myself wondering if they bought a truck load of surplus cans, or if they actually hired someone to distress new cans to make them look used and abused :)

@izmazix2148 2 года назад

Now I have to go see how many FARS this radio will reach

@mikecaissie1584 2 года назад

Would like to see a video of this monster radio being used I think $600 is not that bad if you get into Kenwood or icom they're much more expensive But you pay for quantity..

@Jeepjones85 Год назад

I wonder if that solar panel will fit inside the bigger one. Its super cool 😎 I think I need it haha

@garytingler3222 2 года назад

Those are very neat radios!!!

@craigdavidson2977 2 года назад

I'm getting one just for the 'alpha bravo charlie bla bla' chart. If ya don't have that chart in an emergency, you are a goner (and the rest of us will get your Tango Papa)

@johnkaelberer237 2 года назад

Did you all see Randy's face when announcing these. He was giddy as a school girl. Also, I like the music, will you sell it as a soundtrack ???? Wow, Neat piece of kit. It's so tactical, I almost feel dirty...Dirty.

@timothysmith6211 Год назад

can you put the 15 watt version in the larger case? I have the 15 watt one now but may go to the 50 watt so was thinking I might just get the big one .

@offylibertylover4868 2 года назад

There's 3 kinds of people in the world, those that can count and those that can't. Great video, sadly my wife hid my wallet. :(

@MsRandiCook Год назад

I just love your videos!

@dougdaniels 2 года назад

Pretty slick, and a very professional finish to them. What brand battery are they shipping with?

@hardenedpower 2 года назад

Due to supply-chain challenges, we do not promise a particular brand. But they are batteries that we have used and trusted for a long time, and they will have integrated Battery-Management Systems. LiFePO4 chemistry rocks!

@donmontalvo1 2 года назад

So the LiFePO4 is 5ah on the small one and 10ah for the big one. Not bad for a portable.

@stvsanders Год назад

Does anyone know where these can be purchased? All I can find are out of stock notices.

@rsgallo 10 месяцев назад

These ammo cases aren't available any longer. At least when I search even the Midland website and other retailers, they are not listed.😢

@TheNotaRubicon 10 месяцев назад

Ya snooze ya loose! But yah, looks like you cant get them anymore.

@NDSMD 9 месяцев назад

You didn't look hard enough. Only the 15 watt ammo can is available.

@andreacordoba6607 2 года назад

Exelente estación portable!!

@jacktaylor3001 2 года назад

Beautiful.

@jamescopeland5358 2 года назад

Pretty cool Randy, I built my own base station cabinet for the MXT 400 for my house with homemade antenna on a 50 ft tower Rohn 29. I've been thinking about building a Ammo can unit to use in my small camper. Thx