One issue with these two radios is you cannot hear FRS, Midland does not include those channels on their mobile radios. Many families use HT FRS radios only, thus mobile users will not be able to hear them, and if they need assistance, oh-well.
@@Max-kn9yi I would suggest to first buy a hand held GMRS radio. (General Mobile Radio Service) You can get a Baofeng UV5G plus for about $24 and it will transmit on 5w and you can comm with other GMRS users on the trail. GMRS/FRS are line of sight and signals are limited based upon the type of terrain. --> FRS are limited to a fixed antenna and max 2w transmit power. --> GMRS are typically limited to 5w on hand held and can have a removable or exchangeable antenna --> GMRS mobile or base station units can transmit up to 50w 1) FRS and GMRS simplex (radio to radio) share channels 1 through 14 2) GMRS uses channels 1 through 22 with an additional 8 channels to be used with repeaters 3) A good way to learn is to get a couple Baofeng UV-5G Plus GMRS Handheld Radio from amazon for $24 each and learn how they work. 4) The sad hams will say the Baofengs are cheap Chinese junk, but the FACT of the matter is they work really well....I have two of them and I also have an expensive Wouxun handheld that does not really perform much better, even when going through our repeater here at the ranch. 4) For GMRS use, you are technically required to navigate the FCC dumpster fire website and pay $35 for a call sign and the 'legal' ability to press the transmit button on your GMRS radio...so there is that, but my guess is the majority of users could care less about this.
mobile rigs can not legally transmit on channels 8-14, so midland mobiles don't include them. FRS has use of all 22 simplex channels, so FRS users can use channels 1-7 and 15-22 to talk with the midland rigs. on handhelds, channels 8-14 are restricted to 1/2 watt transmit anyway. edit: the rules for allowed transmit power are kind of weird, you can see how it works in the gmrs wikipedia entry. different channels have different power-out restrictions.
@@Max-kn9yi why use FRS channels on half a watt with a fixed antenna ? Might as well buy a better HT run it at 5 watts or higher have the ability to enter repeaters. That's what I'm suggesting
Wanting to install GMRS radios in my Mobile Home toter to use instead of the CBs . The 14'x70' steel sided and roofed mobile homes make talking to the rear escort difficult . Would the 275 be good for this ? The escort is about 250 feet behind me , but no line of sight . Is there a package with a Ghost or updated antennae ? Thanks for the review and any advice 👍
That Danton antenna. The little stubby one will perform worse than the include 6” quarter wave. Since it is a compromise antenna. It’s make for a sleek look not more range.
2 questions, #1 is the upgrade from the 275 to 575 a plug and play where as we don't need to re-run wiring or connections ? #2 is why aren't there any videos on what "typical" setting should be at or "best general settings" ect...... ?!?!
first time cost for ham lice maybe $45.00. to renew license $35.00. WHOA! the same price to get a gmrs license both have their advantages VERY minute difference be truthful not fan boy
Thank you for the info on the radio. i was worried about the license part since i didnt really want to study for a license test. but thank you again for clearing up my confusion.
I'm this video you mention that you can't do intercom with the MXT574 but it does have an intercom port (next to the ext. speaker port). It mentions it in the manual as well.
After doing some digging, it does look like they have an intercom jack. Very interesting that they don't show that anywhere in the product details. I would reach out to Midland to get more info on that and how/if you are able to us the intercom.
MXT575 Midland says not to use a cigarette light plug. Midlands reasoning it is up to 50 watts, and those cigarette light plugs cannot safely handle it. Go through the firewall then direct-connect to the battery. Doing that you will eliminate any fire and wire damage to your vehicle. Myself, I would do the same with the MXT275. My experience has been with unrelated to Midland devices, I have blown a few fuses using devices in those receptacles; better safe than sorry.
Sorry for a completely newb question , but will this radio work off of fully charged truck battery if the battery is not in the truck ? , say the battery is sitting on the floor in your living room.. can you connect the radio to the battery and it will work ?
You ABSOLUTELY DO NOT need a license to operate one of these! The FCC doesn't give two shits. I'm an over the road trucker and there's this guy channel jamming 19 all day. You can hear him all across the United States. He has been reported numerous times! The FCC doesn't care.
Yes, you do need a license. Okay, okay, any dufus can purchase these then without any license blast away; D'uh. Sadly there are idiots with and without a license making horrible experience for users.
