The correct term is “for all intents and purposes” not “for all intensive purposes” Who needs an English lesson now ?

@TheNotaRubicon

2 жыл бұрын

You do.. You should study the terms "sarcasm" and "baiting idiot know-it-alls on KZread"

@bobdillashaw4360

2 жыл бұрын

It truly is amazing how overly educated people are some of the biggest idiots without a sense of humor, or just don’t understand humor or sarcasm, I feel bad for people like😂😂😂

@jameskaras4345

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheNotaRubicon hahahahaahahaha

@GATORADDAM

2 жыл бұрын

I thought it meant "All in tents on purpose". Now I'm edjewmakated!

@raymondprice1387

2 жыл бұрын

Grow up KZread Nazi

"this is where I'm going to stick it", had me dead. Awesome review sir.

I usually watch reviews from others at 1.5x speed. But I watch Randy's videos at normal speed to really enjoy the Sad Ham references. 😀 Great content!

@carlosvale8198

2 жыл бұрын

Hello, Texas1FlyBoy I'm planing to buy my first gmrs radio (mobile). Which one you'll recommend to cover most of Texas when Travel

OMG! I laughed so hard when he placed the antenna on that pan! 😂🤣

You described why I ended up with an MXT275 perfectly. I went on an off roading/camping trip last weekend with some friends who recommended GMRS so we could communicate. I live in the city, and my 4X4 parks on the street so I needed something that I could install discreetly and pack away when not in use so it's not visible from outside of the vehicle. The radio performed flawlessly for what I need & doesn't take up too much space in my rig. I was able to connect with the rest of my party who had arrived at camp before me when I was at least 4-5 miles away through thick Pacific Northwest forest. One of my friends who was on the trip even liked my setup so much he immediately bought one when he got home to upgrade his handheld. Great review!

@ONE_GEN_X

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for comment. That’s what I’ll be using mine for and wasn’t sure how a 15 watt would do

I'm a ham and I might get one of these for my wife's car. I love how the controls are all in the mic. I wish there were 2m/70cm rigs laid out like this. Very little room on modern cars to mount radios.

@roberttraylor1392

2 жыл бұрын

me to im ham to i'm going to buy one for new car as well no room like older cars

Since Midland is obviously watching your videos, they need to start marketing a much more serious handheld GMRS radio for more serious users. There's no excuse for not doing it.

@PaulMeixnerFilms

2 жыл бұрын

Hear! Hear!

@navydoc8695

2 жыл бұрын

Midland!!!!! Listen to this man. We all want a high quality portable GMRS radio, not those dumb blister pack radios. Give us something with dust/water/impact protection that actually looks like a professional radio. Like your CT690 and/or CT890 that is sold overseas. Or even better the CT990!!!!

@mikeingeorgia1

2 жыл бұрын

Something waterproof would be excellent for canoeing and kayaking also. I’ve been on large group trips before and you get so spread out that the front of the group can’t possibly communicate with the rear of the group and vice versa.

@concernedpatriot9314

2 жыл бұрын

We want you to make a GOOD mobile GMRS using Supper Hydron Technology. Real 50 watts using noise filters!!! Then WE THE PEOPLE Will buy tens of Thousands.....

@danielplusthrash

2 жыл бұрын

What would you recommend? I'm new to gmrs radios.

I'm a happy Ham and this is what I use for GMRS along with my Ham rig. Works great and the speaker volume helps a lot in the Jeep.

@USAFJUNKIE

2 жыл бұрын

Same here! I added an external speaker to the base and have the audio out through it and the microphone speaker...very loud!! Zero issues being able to hear it.

@tadcobert1307

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment, that helped solidify my choice!

Hi Randy, I'm a new to this GMRS and had recently payed my $70 to Uncle Sam's for a FCC license. You were the first KZread hit for GMRS and I've got to tell you that I'm hooked! Funny satire, GREAT information on radios for the beginner. Sense I'm a beginner I appreciate you going through these radios. It's been years sense being in CB radio but I still listen to HF on my Kenwood R5000. I do understand the differences between narrow band and wide band so I'll make sure when I purchase a radio I'll have both.

i have been watching your videos for a few months now, and i have learn a whole lot. thank you

Been waiting for this review. Thank you!

Stumbled on your videos while trying to learn about GMRS. Now I find myself watching as many as I can. Anyway, just got this radio along with a Midland 3db gain Ghost antenna and these items now live in my truck. Love it so far. Thanks for the educational as well as comedy sprinkled content - keep up the great work.

😀 I don't usually comment on KZread videos but I must say I enjoy your postings and most of your content. You tell it like it is (most of the time) and I THANK YOU for that❗😎👍🏻

Sold! Profesional review, great job. This will be my next radio for my truck, thanks

never thought id be entertained watching a radio review video! thanks for the info and the humor.

Exactly why I have this radio!👊🏼👏🏼👏🏼. Keep great videos coming 😎

Ty for your content. I purchased a uv-9r based on your reviews just the other day, (a year or so after your review etc), and yes indeed, B-Tech did listen, as there was an additional screw for the programming cable. Keep up the good work.

Great Video's! Recent Subscriber and New to Radios. Everyone was Pushing me to turn into a "Ham" but after watching a few of your Videos, GMRS seems the way I want to go. Thanks again.

I bought this radio for everything you listed. Thanks for the reassurance.

Love your style and presentation, going to watch more of your channel! I was on the fence for this to put in my Corvette but after watching your video I am purchasing from your affiliate link. Thank you

Thanks for (finally :) reviewing this radio. I’m both a (happy :) ham and a licensed gmrs user. The only reason I purchased the mxt275 is for my wife’s vehicle, so she would let me install a radio at all. It works well enough for us, although it is missing at least one PL tone (CTCSS) which happens to be the one used on our local gmrs repeater. That’s disappointing to me since that repeater has a very large reach area... love your vids, the notaintro, and the sarcasm. My current favorite radio content provider. Cheers!

I stumbled on this review.. Just like I stumbled across the Radio (which I was looking for at first). So.... I am totally new to GMRS.. In fact after watching part of this review I went to the FCC and got my license for GMRS. Only 35 dollars and it took me no time at all. This video was EXTREMELY helpful. I plan on using future radio in my vehicles for future camping, vacation trips. I want a radio that I can put on a small UTV, inside a camper and in my car. I was looking for something to keep the family in SAFE contact outside of cell phone tower range while we fish or hike. So this fits the niche. Thanks!!

You are HILARIOUS! I loved it. Just subscribed because of your wit and dry humor. This vid was definitely targeted at me and it was exceptional. Thanks for making it. I was debating about getting the MXT275 and this convinced me it was right for me.

Great review. Very cool, simple little radio seems nice for a newbie like me and my family. Thanks for posting!

EXCELLENT REVIEW, SIR YOU ARE CORRECT BOUT GROUND PLATES. I LEARNED THIS THE HARD WAY MANY MANY YEARS AGO, BEGINNING WITH CB RADIO! BEEN DOING HAM FOR 24 YEARS NOW. I'M DONE WITH HAM. GONNA TRY AND BUY ONE OF THEM MIDLAND MXT275 GMRS RADIOS! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, SIR!!!

Than ks for the imperfect test. This is how my antenna will be on the third brake light mount of my Al-Lu-Minium truck. 1/2 aluminum roof ground plane, 1/2 fiberglass topper.

This video got a like from me just for the imperfect placement of the antenna, alone. Well done.

Radio tucks nicely in a Tacoma center console and wires easily to the fuse box (with taps). Mic cord runs under the console top to a convenient mount at your side. Purchase a ghost antenna and hood mount. With that installed, you are a GMRS beginner.

Thank you for the practical no nonsense review. Looks like the radio I need.

Thanks for the straight forward video, just purchased on of these for my first ever GMRS unit.

I bought this radio, based on your review, for my side by side. Inexpensive, so no worries about it getting damaged from dust etc . I stuck main unit in the glove box and ran an extension cable from the main unit to a handy place I could easily reach when driving or resting. So far I love it for its convenience and simplicity. BTW I have my Extra Ham Operators License (KJ7VCY), but I don't always want to hop onto the ham radio while out getting dirty. Wish I could have known you were so close when I lived in Corona. Great vid Randy

@dwightrhodes2051

4 ай бұрын

Is the speaker in the hand unit loud enough in your side by side

I use the mxt115 it's works and does the job for a mobile radio... I can reach 20 miles no problem and I use one as a base station... Keep the videos coming randy and keep giving those sad hams on there toes....

@tylercourtney7770

2 жыл бұрын

What antenna do you run? I have the 3DB ghost gain antenna and a KG905G and simplex running both radios with minimal obstructions I am getting about 8.5 miles.

I enjoy your videos and I’m just starting to learn about GMRS and your videos are very helpful and always have me laughing.

Hey, Randy. I just got my Ham license, but I will say this: I respect experience over a permission slip. Thank you for your videos. They’re delightful and educational. ❤

I know this was 2 years ago but I really enjoyed this review, especially since the Midland MXT275 is "out for delivery." I'm just getting started with GMRS and for my needs I believe this radio will meet my needs. Thanks so much for a great review!

Good video. Glad to see split tones are available.

I bought one a couple months ago, found it to be more than adequate to keep in my wife's Audi as part of the emergency kit. I tried several aftermarket antenna and none worked any better than the enclosed antenna. And for the sad hams,, I mounted the antenna on my glass sunroof and reception was fine, not optimal, but got 5 miles in my heavily tree unincorporated area of the sierras. One area I give them a perfect score is support. They responded quickly and thoroughly to my 5 or 6 inquires

Thank you so much for this video and information! I recently got lost for about 45 minutes or so at an off-road park I had never been to before and it shook me a bit, so I started looking into radios for my truck. I was initially going for a CB, but heard about GMRS and was pretty clueless, so I really appreciate you taking the time to put this together!

Great video, i have that radio and works great. I tried a regular mag mount with RG58 coax and a higher gain antenna and did not see a real great improvement. Did find out though by not using the supplied antenna that came with the radio it would not pick up any weather stations, guess that long wire has some benefits in that band of reception.

Very good, informative and enjoyable/entertaining review. Thanks

Great radio! Installed ours in our side x side inside the dash, and used a water-proof rj-45 pass-through so we can "hide the mike" when not in use.... hits repeaters > 50 miles away no problem with our covert NMO ghost antenna...

I just wanted to let you know that I have watched and enjoyed several of your videos but today I actually hit the like button because I just love your approach. Also because you said "Every moron knows that unboxing videos are stupid." haha love it, and keep the vids coming.

I bought and installed this on a 2005 Chevy Trail Blazer --- very happy with it so far. The sole reason for this radio was the tiny footprint! It's incredibly small! I set the screen to Yellow and I'm having an almost-ham to set up the repeater stuff for me; he was concerned if it was Narrow or Wide-band --- it IS Narrow --- yippee! I also ordered these: TIDRADIO TD-H5 GMRS - and expect to enjoy them too. Thanks - very much for your assessment of this Midland MXT2575 radio.

Great video. Very informative and sealed my decision to buy the MXT275. I'm a railfan and want it for those purposes. Me and my friends chase and photograph trains. I will never check the SWR or worry about the tech performance of this radio as long as I can reach and hear my friends.

Recently discovered your channel and love it, two reasons, one, the information and 2 the addressing of that arrogant group, love it.

I’ve learned so much about this radio from this video. You are right, I bought this radio for off roading on the weekend and don’t for trips. I don’t know anything about repeaters. I have bought a 3 foot antenna (+6db) and mounted it on the tail light area of my 4runner. I didn’t know about ground planes til now but the radio seems to pick up and transmit signal without problems. Maybe if I mounted it on the hood or roof it would have been more perfect. Thanks for the video!

I thoroughly enjoy all of these shows, Im gathering stuff to get into the fun, I also have a sad ham friend who enjoys speaking on a level he knows that is far above my understanding. Thanks for helping remove some of the mystique

I seriously watch all these just to laugh everyday. Lol I’m learning GMRS and love this channel. 👍

You know, you should make a video about narrowband and wideband. Just a thought. 👍🏻

Very entertaining and informative review. I love my little MXT275. It’s great for the limited space I have in my vehicle. I have the Ghost 3db gain antenna with mag mount that I switch out with 6db gain antenna on the roof of my vehicle. Careful sir. Some may say you are starting to like Midland radios…… 😳

@EthosAtheos

2 жыл бұрын

I have the same setup you do. The software could be better and the screen could use an update from 1985 to 2015. But other than that I love the form factor. The handset controls are awesome. The radio can be mounted anywhere with a cat5 extension to the hand set. It is a really well built and thought out set of hardware. My only real complaint is that you can't save multiple settings for the same channel. The menu interface is also a let down because of the silly 1980s screen. I am thinking about getting the NEW 575 with the giant watt blaster feature when they are in stock again. More power is more better right?

Great Video - Im a HAM and love when you rip Sad HAMS a new one! (M7CCZ)

Very good review. I'm brand new to the This setup so was very helpful.

Thanks for the review. It was very helpful. We’re going to use this on SXS

Love your review, and your sarcasm matches mine. Subscribed!

Man, I love yr review. I chuckled alot.. also yr review helped me deciding to buy the radio. And yes I am a newbie gmrs guy. Haha

I just bought this radio for my sxs I think it’s perfect for me. Thanks for your review 👍🏻

OMG, OMG, OMG!!!! I’m his favorite listener. He pointed directly at me!!!! I got the Ghost antenna midland makes. Mine is mounted to my roll bar as high as it will go. I was able to reach my friend at about 5.4 miles. No clear line of site. It’s a good enough radio for sure.

As always, I liked this video before it even gets started good. As always, I know there will be no need to change my vote.

I got on the FCC web site and in a few clicks bought my $35 GMRS license. It was a pleasant shock after so many years of dealing with their HORRIBLE web site. As an extra class Ham and retired software engineer I concur with your attitude about the self important know it alls.

Thanks for the quick response. Will buy and install after a major storm passes by me.

I own the 115 model. I haven't a need for more power really as I live in florida... everything is flat lol. Love that little radio. Thanks again for your honest videos.

Randy, you're hilarious. I hope nobody considers me a sad ham because I laugh so hard when you bring up that stuff. I've come across so many people that are exactly how you present them to be and I fail to see it positively advancing the hobby. Anyway, I'm new to your channel, enjoy the videos and looking to get a GMRS license as well for another tool or option.

David Canterbury recommended you on one of his last videos, glad he did. Great stuff and i love the jabs at the sad hams.

@TheNotaRubicon

2 жыл бұрын

I love him! Which video? I'd like to go check it out.

@Kevin-gh1cn

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheNotaRubicon this one at about 14:10. kzread.info/dash/bejne/i6qkmtmDedydmpc.html

I see a lot of Hams here. Some happy, some sad. It's all good. Thanks again Randy! I have me eye on this one for the summer traveling. Kudos on yet another awesome video. WRKH707 -Bob

Thanks for making the review entertaining.

I have one of these in the Jeep with a nice 32” Midland GMRS antenna and it works great

Thank you very much. I am the person that needs to get this radio.

I have the mxt-275 radio, I mounted the antenna on the upper left corner of the windshield and it works great. I am sure I can get more out of the radio, that's why I enjoy watching these videos. But on the level terrain, with house's and trees in-between my partner and I we talk 10 miles as the crow flies.

I almost decided i wanted this radio until you said it was narrow band. What a good wide band mobile radio. I have a HT but need a mobil rig for my truck

Very thorough review Randy @NotaRubicon Productions

Excellent Randy!👍😉

I have this radio in my truck with the 6db ghost antennae from Midland and it works well.

I have this and the Uniden CMX760, which is the same form factor, stacked behind my dash. I typically go most of the summer with no roof on my Jeep, so I need something I can hide both for water protection and security. I just plug in the microphones if/when I need them.

I love this. I wish Motorola made something as simple as this. I want to get this for my truck and when I go back and forth to the city would love to chat with people on the road.

I have that same little antenna stuck to my plastic dashboard of my Yamaha Rhino with gorilla glue, works just fine hitting my repeater ( 20 mile radius of the farm) very happy with Midland Radios for our farm vehicle’s

@1980Baldeagle

2 жыл бұрын

In a straight line, in wooded country, how far can you talk?

"I'm surprised it not only works, but works very well." Well, that's because they gave you so much wire, you can basically leave the antenna at home as you drive around town, so you can always reach home base that way. Where are you supposed to store all that extra unshielded wire so it doesn't cause interference?

@SFPhilo

2 жыл бұрын

Actually it is shielded cable, RG6(?) I think. Me and my Ham buddies been using it in our cars for years with no issues. Now for jamboree stuff the THICK stuff comes out.

Great review. My off-roading buddy and I are thinking of getting this and doing away with the cb radios that don't work very well. I am probably in that target market for something like this. We just need to be able to communicate while we are off-roading and traveling , so will never be more than a couple of miles away anyway and this seems to be the ticket. I also don't have a lot of room for a big display, so the handheld controls are perfect and I can mount the power box out of the way somewhere. Thanks for this.

@SFPhilo

2 жыл бұрын

Know that the Jeep Jamboree (Rubicon) folks require GMRS radios as mandatory equipment. Maybe because Midland is now a major sponsor😉

I'm looking to get my first GMRS radio for my jeep, primarily to communicate off-roading. Also curious if I get many truckers on it during road trips, as it seems many have abandoned CBs, at least based on the scarce traffic on them anymore. Just came across your vids, and thank you! So informative and entertaining! Anyway, I'm leaning toward a unit with hand controls do to space considerations, and like you, also used a Midland 75-822 for many years. This does greatly limit options, as well as my budget of a couple hundred dollars. I'm deciding between this unit and the BTech 20V2 which you also reviewed. At first I was leaning toward the BTech due to it's bigger colorful display, advertised 20 watts, and seemingly more options and abilities. However, after seeing this review, I am now thinking the Midland is the one. I have a feeling it may be better overall quality, I like that it has loud speakers and seems it may be more simple to use. Right now I can get the radio plus bundle package with Ghost 3db antenna, better cable, antenna mount and mic extension for $250. Seems like a good deal since I wanted those options anyway. But, would you have a strong rec either way? Thank you!

Great job as usual.

awesome video i'm a ham you proved a lot wrong i like that radio going to buy one now i like you ground plane setup work great on repeaters

I saw you recently (streaming with a ham guy - no less), where you stated that this radio is now wide band. I wondered how one would tell if their radio was wide or narrow (on repeater channels). I wrote to midland support and received a reply (5/20/22) that stated that all radios are set to narrow band, but that the newer ones - with the USB-C port - could be upgraded in firmware to transmit wideband. I noticed, looking at the FCC ID, that indeed there was an application for increased bandwidth transmission. Apparently, after the firmware update, the choice of bandwidth is not user selectable. I would love to see you reach out to Midland, and do another excellent video explaining what the story is. Thank you for your excellent videos on GMRS. Rick

Another great video, Randy, I still don't like Midland, lol. But thanks for your time and sharing your opinion.

Lol that antenna placement was awesome, someone’s ocd just went nuts

Great video!!!

There needs to be a "love it" button. Thanks for calling out the dickheads especially. Bravo on a clear, concise, no BS review. This should be a template for others. Two thumbs up!

AWWW You’re my favorite KZreadr too! 😃

Just bought mine today 🤘🏼

Outstanding!

Great review, thank you

I have this little gem in my Tacoma and I love it. I don't know how it works, and I only have a mild understanding of repeaters. Much like a cell phone, I don't know how it works, I just want to pick it up and talk to my group of Tacos. I did add a 3dB stubby antenna because it looks cool and stuff.

Great product review! Love the production and steady stream of sarcasm, keep up the good work! Question - looking to power the Midland MXT275 GMRS at home from time to time to keep tabs on the kids, is there a power cord you recommend for this application?

This was very helpful, now I can make a better educated decision. Thank you!

I enjoyed the sarcasm. “One ham said it would catch on fire”.

Hey Randy, the new MXMC01 microphone now has full word displays vs the codes the OEM mic comes with. Definitely a game changer plus it has noise canceling.

Perfect timing, just bought one for my offroad vehicle and this video helped this simpleton immensely. Signed: Mongo.......ROGER BEEP

Thank you it's very informative

loved how you took the time to mark the center and then purposefully put the antenna on the side. too bad the sad hams caused you to not get your license...would be great to have on the air. wish there was an echolink for gmrs, because its great for ham because you dont need radio or anything, its all done by software.

Just got my radio in and I didn't want to be the one to correct you but I had to do it. I lost the USB rubber plug in LESS than 10 seconds. Hahahah! I couldn't believe it!

I enjoy your videos

I just realized that the in line fuse holder has a spare fuse within it, that is the perfect spot for a spare fuse.