Midland MXT500 High-Powered Mobile GMRS Radio. Review & Demonstration of Midland's New 50W Radio

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--- Midland's new 50 watt mobile GMRS radio, the MXT-500 is finally here! I demonstrate how easy the MXT500 is to use and what this mobile GMRS radio can do. This new GMRS mobile radio from Midland is virtually waterproof (IP66), very rugged and very simple to use. The MXT-500 comes WITH an antenna and cable so it has everything you need to get started in GMRS.
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[@jamesc7273]

Had the 40 watt version it stopped transmitting just days before the first year. Contacted Midland and the sent me the new 500 version. Excellent service.

[@rkuehner1012]

You got me when you said you're going to show everything included...I thought they were including the P365 too 😁

[@seandrake7534]

So I wasn't the only one Man I was disappointed 😂

[@EverydayATV]

So glad I found your channel while waiting for my SDS100 to arrive. Great review and seems like a nice radio. I still have my Midland 40 channel mobile radio from my high school CB radio days and have always liked their products. I was worried about the included antenna not being compatible with my aluminum bodied F-150 but you addressed that issue nicely. Keep up the great videos and love your style/humor. That’s what makes your channel enjoyable in addition to the great info you provide.

[@codym4859]

Great job, nice review, actually got notification about this video while in middle of viewing another of your videos. Very much enjoy your work, thanks!

[@mattgibson1699]

Your videos are always super helpful, and entertaining. Thanks for reviewing this radio. Looking forward to it's release!

[@wordslinger]

I'm using the Midland MXT400 now, and LOVE IT!!

[@thelandrethfarm4782]

Looks like you got there attention! Excellent, we’re Midland fans out here on the farm we might have to update! Thanks buddy

[@gregorymccullough3801]

I have learned a huge amount about GMRS from you. I hold a tech HAM license, but it is hard to find out anything about GMRS from HAM sources. Thank you for your great work.

[@GrizzintheWoods]

Started out with the MXT275. Because of this Channel I have purchased the Wouxun 805G and KG-UV9G Pro. I guess I could buy just one more.

[@monkey-yb7mo]

Thanks for the review on the midland MXT 500. Love your channel.

[@mv8685]

Great info as always! Just received my MXT500 and will be installing it in my sxs.

[@ehayes5217]

No matter what ur talking about, I always enjoy watching ur vids; for some indescribable reason, it's eerily entertaining😂

[@terrybeckelheimer3633]

Great review as usual, I like what they did with the power cord.

[@williampiergiovanni5227]

Been thinking of that Midland radio and you just talked me into it!! Thank you….

[@yuuyiatakahashi1943]

Great Peel. Been learning a lot from your channel. Content is much appreciated.

[@williampiergiovanni5227]

You can add ADDITIONAL frequencies / repeater frequencies to the Midland MXT500. Just hook up your software and have it read the radio. You will see the channels 8 through 14 are blank. If you wand to add a repeater, just fill in the blanks with the frequency desired, say 467.675 for RX frequency and 462.675 tor TX frequency. Then add the repeaters in tone and out tone. That’s it… Now click on write to the radio and allow the software to clone the radio. This is very useful if you want to add several repeaters, even though they are on the same frequency. The DPL or CTSS code (depending) will take care of the overlapping on the same frequency.

[@kornhead37]

Ok so noob question then, I bought the Motorola Talkabout T605 due to the waterproof nature of them (kayaking, dirt biking,etc) and I am looking to use the MXT500 as the basestation inside the RV. The T605s are FRS/GMRS 426-467MHz so they should be able to be compatible correct? They say so on the box... lol.

[@michaelwright7270]

Loving your channel! My father-in-law turned me onto it as well as the Baofeng UV-5RIII

[@BillyMcCord]

Happy New Year ! Great review as always, if Midland is reading the comments , seems like a good radio.. but for the price point a limit to 30 channels seems low.

[@kimdavis5194]

I'm getting that radio. Thanks for your show. I love your show.

[@Redfishdaddy]

Great video! I think this will be the model radio I will get. I bought the set of handheld Midland radios. I applied and payed for my license ($70.00) Whew ! Your video link helped, but I did get lost because their website timed me out. Thanks for your help. I subscribed and clicked the bell for notifications. Now to learn the rules and figure out a call sign.

[@farmergeo5374]

You're getting famous, I heard your channel mentioned a little while ago on GMRS here in Seattle. Happy new year and keep up the great work.

[@eTexNerd]

I've heard "NotaRubicon" mentioned on GMRS here in Texas too. And mentioned in a few forums/email-lists. Randy's a KZbin Celeb!

[@donaldoc]

Same here, in the metropolitan areas around Detroit, Michigan, too! 👌👍

[@TheMsterblaster]

@@eTexNerd He is showing up in the GMRS subreddit a lot. I like seeing his vids posted all over.

[@jester5980]

Same thing down here inSW Florida. Thanks Randy!!! Your the man !

[@Slogdawg]

I'm glad I waited... Can't wait to get one!!!

[@johnlagrega2456]

As usual very informative 😎👌thank you!

[@andrewyoung-n8ary]

Another quote: “expectation is the #1 cause of disappointment.”

[@Sonicgott]

I've only got a Midland 5W radio, but it gets the job done for small jobs. Pretty solid unit.

[@jburdick1969]

great content !!! i love being your favorite viewer btw!!! :)

[@donaldoc]

Better Radio than I expected, and you yourself seem to be a bit impressed by it as well. Enough so, to wear their T-shirt in support... Great that they made a, "wideband" radio, that is as easy to program, as my one, Wouxon KG-UV9 Pro! (🤫 My Moto's, may be listening!) Thanks for the informative, and, "straight to the point", product demonstration! 👌👍

[@magking1971]

I was wondering about these radios, now I know. I had had ALOT of radios in my years and have never had a problem with midland

[@JDK45ACP]

Nice. Great review. I overheard on a local Ham Repeater (yes, I’m a Happy Ham as well as Happy GMRS dude) a couple of guys talking about your KZbin Channel here in Lawton, Oklahoma. Happy New Year, Sir.

[@PWarmuskerken]

WRNU337 here in Lawton. Repeater “625” 136.5 tone TX/RX

[@JDK45ACP]

@@PWarmuskerken hey Paul. JD here, WRCP821. I’ll try to find your repeater. I’m in the process of purchasing a new radio. The one I currently have in my truck is a Midland micro and I don’t think it is capable of repeater transmission.

[@davidbrock4104]

I can see off-road people loving these. Great review

[@sfcastro61]

Thanks for all you do.

[@rsdaarud]

Sweet review. Thank you!

[@brianb6603]

Excellent as usual!!!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Good video as always Randy @NotaRubicon Productions

[@robertbeda959]

Thanks, Randy, I just received my kg1000g....but, I have multiple vehicles so.....

[@ihabalqubbaj5786]

Thank u randy … great review.👍

[@seanware719]

Nice Radio. Thanks for the info

[@mikestone9129]

Sounds like an awesome radio. Hopefully Midland will put it on sale, or get a discount code.

[@DC-ok6bk]

I appreciate how the KZbin algorithm now recognizes your channels value as demonstrated by the commercial (they chose to splash ahead of the information you provide) is about something germane to your topic rather than some random food infomercial. It’s 2022 and things might be heading in a logical direction (well for Randy and myself- his favorite viewer).

[@TheNotaRubicon]

When I watched this video I got a tampon commercial.

[@SocialistDistancing]

@@TheNotaRubicon shut your talking hole. You did not get a tampon commercial. LoL

[@NoName-OG1]

@@SocialistDistancing KZbin Google and Facebook think I am a 114 year old woman electrician - the ads I get are bizarre. Industrial electrical supplies, and depends ads.

[@wjf213]

@@TheNotaRubicon I've always wondered, when showing a commercial for pots and pans, they show someone cooking, a car, they show someone driving, but a tampon commercial, they're always playing TENNIS....I just don't get it. Seriously though, good info on the radio. I'm going to get a couple when they come out. Thanks, and keep up the great work.

[@timremley6013]

@@TheNotaRubicon haha, you must get a lot of nose bleeds in that dry desert air.

[@131Dusty]

Nice review,....... Awesome... NO rookie beep

[@GBNTGroup]

Man you are f'ing funny and informative. Keep it up 😂

[@bubbascoutdog]

Happy New Year man!

[@GOBRAGH2]

Great review. Great radio.

[@255-southcarolina8]

Also enjoy your videos very much I might get involved later but not now

[@richlovin2173]

Great review - Thanks

[@Jesse-Rodriguez]

Is that a breaking bad homer? Love it.

[@ducktapepilot]

Great review! I'm torn between this radio and the MXT-575. I like the MXT-500's ability to program with software that the MXT-575 doesn't have. I have a Jeep so I prefer the size of the MXT-575 and also that it has a speaker in the microphone.

[@irvinyoung9947]

Yeah Mannnnnnnnnnnnn! That is a cool radio. Nice! Simple and clean…

[@RandellReeder]

Thank you Sir for the great Review. For just one more penny, Midland could have programed the "Roger" beep.!

[@rayarthur586]

Another great video thanks.

[@Texas1FlyBoy]

What?! No roger beep?! Well... bleep! The next version needs that bleeping roger beep. Great review. Thanks!

[@SKADYT2]

Videos in this channel feels normal when played in twice the speed 😂

[@huf67]

8:40 ... Just like pulling a good scab ... So satisfying

[@jaydurtsche2569]

Thanks Randy!

[@Warpetrie]

Seems like there's alot of included value with the MXT500, but for a little more money ( to include the cost of an antenna, antenna mount and antenna cable) the KG-1000G still seems to be the "king" for now. For a simple "all in one" package, this will definitely be a hit for many people though.

[@skye1355]

wouldnt Btech 50x3 be a better deal?

[@bpchristensen]

@@skye1355 Depends on what you mean by "better deal". Less expensive yes, but the KG-1000G presents as a higher quality superheterodyne radio with a detachable faceplate (and probably some other features too).

[@shepherdofchaos8853]

I'm torn between them but leaning to the kg. I love the idea of the faceplate

[@robertharold2503]

Good video..very informative

[@richd9771]

I love all your videos and I thank you for taking the time to make them. I have a few GMRS handheld radios (I have my Lic) and I have wanted to setup a high power base station in my home. I like the small units because if I ever had to bug out then I could just grab and go. I have been looking at the MXT500 but would like to know your suggestions on a decent and simple radio setup I could start with. In other words if you yourself were putting together what would you go with and what are my choices when it comes to antennas? I dont mind having something attached to my home if its going to increase the distance I can talk and receive.

[@joshuachambliss8297]

New to GRMS and I’m glad I found your channel. I plan to order this radio from your link below. One question, will the midland software work on a MacBook?

[@zapalskic]

I carry a p365. I own 3 of them. They are so good.

[@bmflmf]

Subscribed!!

[@fm71450]

Dear Randy, as always thank you! Perhaps some output power measurement would be beneficial in a follow up video - with SWR for the antenna? Anyway, your videos are greatly appreciated here in Tennessee. Please keep up the excellent work.

[@mcresq65]

I'm under contract to purchase a home outside of Del Rio right now. Given the plethora of hills and mountains there, naturally I'm curious as to how that will affect GMRS transmissions. I don't know where in TN you are located, but have you had insurmountable problems with various mountains getting in the way of YOUR radio(s)????

[@kungfucommando1642]

If ANYONE says they can tell the difference between a radio that puts out 40, 45, or 50 watts, they are lying!

[@ffdawg25]

you're so lucky...lol Great video!

[@Matt-KG7JQH]

Is that the new 575 in the background? That's the one I'm waiting for!

[@aaronlawrence3127]

Retevis Just came out with the RB86 20 watt mobile GMRS radio. I’ve wanted to pull the trigger but haven’t seen any reviews yet. Love the channel!

[@frankieraymond]

I really like the Midland but i like what the kg1000g can do with setting up the tones feature better

[@wendiig0]

Very cool radio! If only it had the Roger Beep ;)

[@mak90rocker86]

Its pretty much a big walkie talkie with gmrs. Its perfect for hunting and off road or just out with friends keeping communications going.

[@TractorsNStuff]

Looks like Midland finally got their shit together with GMRS! YAY!

[@bah5310]

Nice radio, I guess I could just use a manual Roger Beep "BEEP". Thanks Randy.

[@michaelphennicie6419]

So sweet when you peel off the face plate plastic......

[@aronhanson]

Im waiting for the mxt575 and your review on it

[@CSA-SSSpeer]

Wow the same spreadsheet I use for my RT98

[@Sam-kq2to]

Hi, entertaining video as always. I see that you answered a question below regarding a ground plane being necessary. I have a Jeep, as you do, and I would like to put the antenna on top of the non metallic roof. Do you know what diameter ground plane would be necessary for 50W of transmitting power?

[@photoshootcentral]

Love the samall manual, after all smaller is better.

[@williamjames890]

SORRY Here is my edited comment.... You can add ADDITIONAL frequencies / repeater frequencies to the Midland MXT500. Just hook up your MXT500 software and have it read the radio. You will see the channels 8 through 14 are blank. If you want to add a repeater; click on one of the blank channels and in the pop-up window, fill in the blanks with the frequency desired, say 467.675 for RX frequency and 462.675 tor TX frequency. Then add the repeaters in tone and out tone. That’s it… Now click on write to the radio and allow the software to clone the radio. This is very useful if you want to add several repeaters, even though they are on the same frequency. The DPL or CTSS code (depending) will take care of the overlapping on the same frequency.

[@MrGoodSkills]

Sig P365, nice daily carry on.

[@rmanning5170]

Would you consider doing a review of the Rugged Radios GMR25? I'm considering one for my UTV. Awesome vids BTW..

[@carlgalantino7274]

I am new to the GMRS scene and your channel has been very helpful to me getting started. I've watched your reviews on the new Midland MXT500 and the Wousun KG1000G and I am in the market for a base radio. I do use some split tone repeaters and I do prefer programming using my PC. Which radio would you lean towards? Thanks

[@PaulMeixnerFilms]

I just replaced my 50W BTECH with the Wouxon KG1000G and haven’t looked back!

[@ravendon]

Could you do a video on how and where to mount a mobile GMRS in a typical SUV?

[@hamradiohobo4250]

Solid radio so if you have to you could use it as a weapon

[@GForceAthlete90]

Stumbled on your channel when looking into gmrs use and licensing. Just got my license and purchased this radio to get started. Is there a fold down antenna bracket that you would recommend? Wanted to use the 6db antenna on my roof rack but be able to park in parking garages from time to time.

[@jeffreybraga907]

Could you possibly do a range test and power output test on this radio?

[@viperlocc]

Got a review of the btech 50x? I have one and it is just amazing.

[@rkaag99]

Okay, this has to be asked so I'll step in it! If YOU were buying 3 units (disregarding the mountain of radios you own already)... Wouxun KG-1000G or the Midland MXT500? Why 3? ---- Mine, my Honey's, a base.

[@jamiehoneter2691]

What's the chance of Midland producing a Hand held with similar features? Would this potentially fit "in dash" (looks like it would but you're the one holding it)? Also how are things going with the Salton Sea issues?

[@kimmccarl1089]

Well ...I have the 40 watt ,,still in the box ...Now I want the 50

[@shepherdofchaos8853]

Would you do a review of this new 50w midlands against the 50w kg1000 gmrs wouxun. I'm torn between them. I love to removable faceplate of the kg but tis new midlands looks great. The price seems to be within about 15 bucks

[@markallan4849]

I notice you didn't power test this radio like you have done with other radios in the past. Will you do that on another video?

[@rowanlawson3844]

Doesn’t look like the new Midland has a port to connect two together to create a repeater platform like the Wouxun - presumably this would have been mentioned if it had that feature (I’m new to GMRS, considering setting up a repeater locally since the HAM guys took the last local one down). Looking forward to a comparison as suggested above.

[@MrLorneAdams]

Praise, Xeenu.

[@michaelt.3805]

Hey, Randy, great video as always and thank you for your time. Not gonna lie, I'm not usaully a Midland fan, but it looks like they did this one right. Thank you for a honest review. I do have a question, is it S.O.C. or Super hetrodide circuitry? Thanks agian.

[@TheNotaRubicon]

My GUESS is, because they arent bragging that it's a superhet, then it must be an SOC - but I cant find any documentation confirming that.

[@michaelt.3805]

Thank you for the quick response. I appreciate your time.

[@FrJohnBrownSJ]

I REALLY covet that T-shirt.

[@paulreddin9962]

Have you done a comparison between the the midland mtx500 and the rugged radio GMR45?

[@jeremiahtorres6297]

Does this radio put out the 50 watts it advertises. Did you do a power test?

[@user-sz9uj8bb7t]

I have a question for you Randy. Our family will use two offroad vehicles on different occasions. I'm wondering if this scenario is possible. One quality GMRS radio will be transferred from one vehicle to the second and back and forth as vehicles are used. Understand that wiring and antenna setups will remain in both vehicles, only the radio itself would move. Thanks for any insight.

[@iamsosadsoverysad9682]

I watch these videos for the background music.

[@magnusmagnuson6162]

BEST sarcastic line "foe a simple guide on how to give your money to the FCC, so that you to can use our free airwaves". Keep them coming LOL

[@nottrentpalmer5624]

What antenna would you recommend for use with this radio? Also in a jeep!

[@cjsullivan2767]

What Power Supply do you use for a Home Installation ? Duracomm LPX-14 ?