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Reddit mentions of Midland 40 Watt GMRS MicroMobile Two-Way Radio - Long Range Walkie Talkie, 8 Repeater Channels, 142 Privacy Codes
Sentiment score: 1
Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of Midland 40 Watt GMRS MicroMobile Two-Way Radio - Long Range Walkie Talkie, 8 Repeater Channels, 142 Privacy Codes. Here are the top ones.
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2-WAY RADIO - The 40 Watt MicroMobile walkie talkie is equipped with 15 High/Low Power GMRS channels and 8 Repeater Channels for increased communication range.65-MILE RANGE - Longer range communication in open areas with little or no obstruction.142 CTCSS/DCS PRIVACY CODES - The MicroMobile has 142 privacy codes that gives you many channel options so unwanted transmissions are not heard.KEYPAD CONTROL - Keypad lock prevents accidental activation of function/mode keys. Keystroke tones provides audible tones with each key press for response or confirmation. Use silent operation to turn off all tones.INCLUDED IN THE BOX - MXT400 MicroMobile GMRS 2-Way Radio, flip-frame detachable mount, mounting hardware, microphone, 12V power cord, quick start guide, and owner’s manual.
Specs:
| Color | black |
| Height | 1.75 Inches |
| Length | 7.5 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | April 2021 |
| Size | Single Pack |
| Weight | 3 Pounds |
| Width | 10 Inches |
They seem pretty unimpressed with them over in /r/gmrs, which is a shame because they're pretty attractive looking radios on paper, especially the MXT400.
I was testing UV-5R range this weekend with one having an upgraded antenna and the other hooked to a mag mount on my truck. The range we got was maybe a mile. I think the moment you bring a handheld antenna in to the mix you really hurt range. There is a more powerful option with GMRS. GMRS you have to get a $75 license from the FCC, but you don't have to pass a test and the license would cover your wife as well and lasts 10 years. This would get you a 40W mobile for $200. This is the $500 solution and not sure you can mount a mobile on a bike, but I'll throw this one in the mix.
https://www.amazon.com/Midland-Consumer-Radio-MXT400-Mobile/dp/B01N0X0LHF/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1536079374&sr=8-5&keywords=gmrs+radio