Stacey and Scott 1,228 Posted September 4, 2021 18 minutes ago, AZLugz said: Just installed a Rugged Radios GMR45 45W unit, got my license and ready to try it out, always had CB before Much better clarity and range, good investment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZLugz 27 Posted September 4, 2021 7 minutes ago, Stacey and Scott said: Much better clarity and range, good investment I was planning on getting the Midland 275 but had questions and Customer service was dead wrong on their answers and really rude, called Rugged and they were super helpful and got me straightened out. So I spent the extra money for the piece of mind that I could get help if I needed it. So far its a nice rig. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4x4tographer 2,943 Posted January 12, 2022 Midland just dropped their new MXT500 50 watt GMRS radio! They've made some big updates from some of the previous MXT units: Waterproofing (IP66 compliant) A bump in power to the max allowed of 50 watts Split Toning - allowing you to use a different tone in/tone out for repeaters configured that way The price tag is hefty at $399, which puts it in the territory of serious power users, in my opinion. Personally, I'm sticking with my MXT275. I've been very happy with the 15 watts of power (and the much cheaper price tag). I was recently able to clearly communicate with another Jeep in the hills at a distance of 5 miles, which was the furthest verified range I've gotten so far. The only thing I'm really wishing I had was split toning. Many of the repeaters in Arizona are owned by clubs that are utilizing split tones which is a little annoying. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacey and Scott 1,228 Posted January 12, 2022 1 hour ago, 4x4tographer said: Midland just dropped their new MXT500 50 watt GMRS radio! They've made some big updates from some of the previous MXT units: Waterproofing (IP66 compliant) A bump in power to the max allowed of 50 watts Split Toning - allowing you to use a different tone in/tone out for repeaters configured that way The price tag is hefty at $399, which puts it in the territory of serious power users, in my opinion. Personally, I'm sticking with my MXT275. I've been very happy with the 15 watts of power (and the much cheaper price tag). I was recently able to clearly communicate with another Jeep in the hills at a distance of 5 miles, which was the furthest verified range I've gotten so far. The only thing I'm really wishing I had was split toning. Many of the repeaters in Arizona are owned by clubs that are utilizing split tones which is a little annoying. You're scoffing at more power? Your "Man card" may be at risk 😅 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4x4tographer 2,943 Posted January 12, 2022 35 minutes ago, Stacey and Scott said: You're scoffing at more power? Your "Man card" may be at risk 😅 MOARRR POWAAAAH! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theksmith 4,175 Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) i think he's just trying to temper his power-lust so as to not choke on the price tag! Edited January 12, 2022 by theksmith 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4x4tographer 2,943 Posted January 12, 2022 Just now, theksmith said: i think he's just trying to temper his power-lust as to not choke on the price tag! $400 for something "not ham" is a bit tough to justify, for sure. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacey and Scott 1,228 Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) 49 minutes ago, 4x4tographer said: $400 for something "not ham" is a bit tough to justify, for sure. $400 is nothing in the world of Jeep mods, says the guy who just emptied his wallet on a dometic fridge 🤑 Edited January 12, 2022 by Stacey and Scott 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shellback91 1,851 Posted January 12, 2022 3 hours ago, Stacey and Scott said: $400 is nothing in the world of Jeep mods, says the guy who just emptied his wallet on a dometic fridge 🤑 I want one of those one of these days. The price and the power set up for it are what's in my way. Someday I'll get one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacey and Scott 1,228 Posted January 12, 2022 55 minutes ago, shellback91 said: I want one of those one of these days. The price and the power set up for it are what's in my way. Someday I'll get one. The cost/benefit analysis for us, giving to our style in extended camping-overlanding it is a worthy expense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
