UPDATED Midland MXT115 GMRS Review - NEW Version Of The MXT-115 - Midland Responds To My Review

[@dean-ka0trl980]

I always come here to hear the STUPID review and I am never disappointed. By the way if you listen to a transmitted narrow band and you are wide band SMART people would change to narrow band receive and will not hear as much noise because you are now listening to narrow band, SMART people would know this STUPID people don't. Thanks for the STUPID review I always get SOMETHING out of your review though I'm not always sure what.

[@grigorirasputin5020]

The complaint with all Midland GMRS gear is that it will only do narrowband. There is no way to switch between the two with Midlands.

[@Sam2sham]

@knucklehead d I agree, as he is critical of all of his reviews but only points to wide band vrs narrow band. Ham is a hobby, and gmrs useful communications for family or groups.

[@timgoudy662]

I guess you completely miss the fact that that Randy's reviews are "marketed" toward the masses and not the "experts". I'm sure there are you tube channels for experts that you could participate in, unless trolling is your thing. I personally find his videos primarily entertaining as well as a starting point for more research should I feel the need.

[@anthonynicotra5785]

Who asked?

[@raymondprice1387]

Dean KAWHOLE, opinions are like Butt Holes; everyone has one. Be gone, sad ham...

[@mitchthompson3160]

I don’t have a radio, I don’t want a radio, and I don’t need a radio… But I love watching you slam the sad hams and stupid commenters! Very fun and entertaining. Thanks for taking the time.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I’m glad I watched this. I was going to buy one of these off Amazon. I much prefer USB-C now anyways. Thanks for the review. Team #metalpangroundplane

[@CallsignRiot]

For anyone interested in the MXT115, the newest version of the radio is now wide band capable. That was my biggest gripe with the radio (that and Midland leaving out channels 8-14) . The microphone also has moved the buttons from the top to the front of the microphone, and added a third button for ANC (Automatic Noise Cancelling) which is optional.

[@apw30534]

Any idea how to go about putting it in wideband mode ? I have the newest version with the micro usb port.

[@robertpennington86]

On this “junk” antenna. I got a 62 mile transmission from Mecca Ca, across the salton sea to Brawley airport. Super impressive. I was elevated with clear line of sight of course. Still very impressive. And this was with the old style “usb A” radio.

[@bodazaphfa]

Just think how well you could do if you had a real antenna.

[@johnhays8708]

Still impressive, but it's all about location👍

[@MaxFuryan]

I found your channel months ago while looking for a honest review of a handheld radio. I’ve since become a huge fan and come back daily for your hilarious content and informative and unbiased reviews. Some people may not get you but I do 🤣 thanks for bringing me so many smiles.

[@danielpelletier3834]

Thanks for this review. I actually ordered the MXT-115 on amazon earlier this evening. I had a hard time sleeping, so I came back to watch more videos when I came across this video. I did not know there was an old version and an updated version. I quickly logged back onto Amazon and was still able to cancel my order. I ordered from Midland for the same price as amazon, but I also got a free exterior speaker. So glad I couldn't sleep and thanks for your video.

[@murdock8068]

I want to do the same. How did you get the speaker?

[@craigdavidson2977]

I'll bet the antenna wire is so thin because its easier to pinch between the door and frame so you don't have to drill a hole. Randy has proven it still works ok. A larger more efficient coax cable is more likely damaged when pinched in the door. Very clever, Midland, for a beginner radio that is only installed on a temporary basis.

[@chetperry9283]

Always the best, comprehensive REAL reviews for anyone with any neurons currently functioning...lol. It was pretty big of you to re-review the new version of the radio, with an open mind. I appreciate that you specifically instruct your viewers what audience this radio is best suited for, unlike other reviewers who feel every radio must have all the bells and whistles and must be capable of doing everything. As a new to GMRS user, I appreciate all of your honest reviews.

[@arsbadmojo]

Huh. Amazed at that antenna; seems to break every 'antenna design rule' in the book. I really don't know what else you could ask for in a 'grab and go' radio at this price point. Good on them for the follow up. And yeah, I mentioned that they call it a "power port" now, but not to be a jerk - I still call it a cigarette lighter too, but my daughter, for example - would have no clue. What does the thing that keeps my phone charged have to do with cigarettes? It sucks getting old. To me the 80's were like, 20 years ago.

[@W2IRT]

The antenna is a solid performer because it's a quarter wavelength, and with the pie tin to electrically "push" against it's going to work very well. Quarter-wave antennas just work. No, they don't have any gain, but they offer a flat SWR and for most applications they are more than enough antenna.

[@WiltWa]

The “Sad Ham” in me got all worked up that he didn’t carefully place the antenna in the center of the baking pan, but it still worked, and I’ve used this before myself. As to the difference between a cigarette lighter plug and a power port plug. Just try taking an old cigarette lighter and stick it in a power plug. That won’t work, but sticking a power plug into a “cigarette lighter” port will work fine! (As we all know).

[@W2IRT]

@@WiltWa Re the pie tin, YES!!! I wanted to reach through the screen and center it! Can't say I've ever used a pie tin myself, but as a Pore-n-Starvin™ college student in the 80s I stuck my 2m mag mount with a 5/8th wave Larsen whip on top of my fridge, with the tip of the whip bent over against the ceiling. It worked well. And for my test-bed radio the mag mount is on top of my power supply in the shack. I can hit the repeater, so it works, eh.

[@xofcenter5576]

Years ago I showed my then young son some old floppy discs and he confusingly wanted to know why they copied the design of the “Save” icon.

[@looxmaxxingpro]

I call it lighter port lol

[@krashnpa]

My experience with Midland: marketing sends an email out stating they've updated the mxt115. So I order one directly from them, get the old version, and then proceed to not answer my emails on why I didn't get the updated version. So it's been relegated to 'buddy-needs-a-GMRS-duty.' In any case, appreciate your content!

[@67vladsteele]

In my experience the newer version always has a smaller hole.

[@colonelkernal297]

I feel bad that this comment is under appreciated

[@W2IRT]

The small antenna is the perfect design for effective and reliable communications. It is a quarter-wavelength antenna, which will present a 1:1 match at ~50 ohms, and will radiate effectively. If you're in a city a quarter wave is better choice than a gain antenna since it will pick up fewer strong intermodulation products than a gain antenna would. The surface area of your pie tin is the ideal size for the signal to "push" against so naturally it will perform well. As for that coax, look and see if it's RG-316 or RG-174. Both suck, but 316 is slightly better. You're looking at 16db loss per 100' of cable, so assuming that is a 25' run that's -4dB. Congrats, your 15W radio is now about a 6.5 Watt radio.

[@ferdinandtorres3930]

Didn’t take long before an expert commented. I have the MXT275, which is basically the same radio with the controls all on the mic and I love my little radio. I opened the mic when I first got it a few months ago and found the steel plate inside to give it weight, and it does work to make the mic feel good. Love your videos.

[@rangersmith4652]

I just received my MXT275, selected for my Subie because there's just no room around the dash for radios. Having all the controls on the mic is a good solution. I have a Midland 75-822 CB unit for exactly the same reason.

[@basails45]

@@rangersmith4652 I have the same two radios but my 75-822 stopped transmitting.

[@billruttan117]

Could the steel plates inside the plastic microphone have been placed there to enable use of a magnetic holder?

[@jaybarr3307]

@@rangersmith4652 Ditto. My wifes '12 Forester has no dash real estate at all. Now the radio rides in the center console and is so small she can still store stuff there. And, it had a cigarette lighter in it so the install was all of 10 minutes with all wires neatly hidden and nothing but the mic in the passenger compartment. It's ideal. We've had no issues with it and she likes it, so I do too - as a ham-dad prepper who could NOT get his family to dabble in some backup coms. I think it's a great radio if you just want the basics and the narrow-band thing hasn't hampered us in any way.

[@ferdinandtorres3930]

@@billruttan117 - That would be a good reason as well, but the weight feels good. Makes if feel more "solid" and not cheap.

[@rdsmith334]

As always, good video. Thank you for taking a less serious approach to radios, while still providing plenty of accurate information.

[@kgchrome]

many many (many) consumer electronics have used weights (first lead, now steel) to give their products heft which they expect to be perceived as quality. it is used for both hand held devices and static devices. the first time i saw this was in my first LED clock radio, circa 1980. it was about 1/5 lighter without the lead tape. sometimes this is done to intentionally give the product heft so it doesn't slide around as much, such as an old school telephone.

[@bluepen61]

Thank you for supporting Midland and the MXT-115 version 2 GMRS Transceiver. Sorry, I meant for your review of the Midland MXT-115 version 2 GMRS Transceiver that Midland provided. LOL! You just made my Monday morning fun! Thank you for these GMRS videos. I wish I could remember my call sign. It is buried in my Dropbox account on my phone. Only $35 now. FCC Blue Light Special.

[@MrCouchIncident]

He mentioned XENU. I love this guy.

[@vitogriffin6575]

I've been binge watching your videos for a few weeks; They're pretty fascinating.. But I must admit, I don't even have a radio.. Except for the ones in my amazon cart..

[@kurtsterling9370]

So I stumbled on to your channel... I think U-TUUB recommended. Very entertaining... and VERY informative! I am the intended client for this radio. I just wanted a GMRS for my Jeep when I'm off-roading. And apparently I have the NEW version... by pure dumb luck! I was glad to hear that the antenna works for what I want - I'm usually traveling with a couple of friends, and we're usually within line-of-sight of each other. Thanks for including links to your other videos mentioned in this one (and the first one on this topic). I now know that privacy codes... aren't private! I greatly enjoy your dry sense of humor. Keep up the informative and entertaining content!

[@jamescopeland5358]

Thx, I bought a Midland 275 I like it. I'm going to get a few more radios to complete my family network. All my children are within 10 miles. I'm looking at the Midland 40 watts, I've not been able to find one stronger at Midland

[@davidbrock4104]

Midland needs to make a GMRS handheld that can access repeaters. Glad to see they are updating their mobiles

[@davidboyd7773]

I love this channel, perfect about of sarcasm, great information and, honesty.

[@matthewstiles353]

Midland was my entrance to GMRS, and they were fine. After moving on to commercial radios, I just can’t deal with the narrowband. I can’t bring myself to buy or recommend another until they change that.

[@photodevoto]

Filter codes seems like a better non-techie (ie CTCSS tones) option that would make sense for everyone when it comes to a marketing term for CTCSS.

[@angrydog4379]

i searched and found your channel because my community started to use low power radios to keep each other safe. We are using Baofeng radios. They are good in our opinion. over a 150 of us using it now. Bad people have a terrible time with us now. This is good. So thank you for helping me to understand these devices better. and i will stop here before i write a book...

[@jerryglass7914]

Weighted microphones would also tend to stay in the holder better while traversing rough terrain.

[@michaeledmonds3027]

Just subscribed....Love your dead pan approach to ham radio reality.

[@TheChico868]

Midland needs to upgrade their handheld product lineup. Increase the wattage and add lithium ion batteries

[@grigorirasputin5020]

I think Midland uses Lithium-ion batteries, but at pathetic low capacity levels like 700 mAh or so. Almost useless.

[@stephentaylor280]

Midland are you listening ? KK7T.

[@stephentaylor280]

Midland has a long way to go to bring back their good reputation they once had. Enjoy your video's. KK7T.

[@radiohobbyist13]

Midland, just like Colt Firearms, ruined their own reputation!

[@chrissewell1608]

I have the same style "cigarette lighter", 10 amp, power supply for my QYT (mini mobile) ham radio. And it works very well! I use it in my emergency Go-Box, which allows my mobile radio to be used as a portable base station. I have not tried lighting cigarettes with it.... yet! 😧

[@FrJohnBrownSJ]

I like Midland. I wish they'd send me a T-shirt.

[@grigorirasputin5020]

@Chris Schulz I can send you guys a t-shirt if you don't mind the drool stains on the front and the yellow deodorant stains where the armpits were. I have two left. They were grandpa's. I also have a couple of pairs of boxer shorts with yellow stains in front and skid marks in the rear. Those stains make it easy to properly orient them regarding front and rear since the tags fell off years ago.

[@mitchellconley9338]

Hey Randy, thanks for putting all of this together. I've been enjoying the content recently. I'm looking at picking up my first mobile radio. Leaning towards the Radiodiddy. I'd love to see some videos covering the difference between the Radiodiddy DB20-G and the Retevis RA25, as well as some other models of radio such as the Rugged Radio GMR25, GMR45, and Midland MTX400. Would also love some vides such as wideband vs narrow band, range comparison between 15 watt and 50 watt radios, and an overview of types of antennas with pros/cons.

[@bobbyagee3796]

My pop had a CB back in the 70s to early 80s. I've used various communication systems while in the military. I currently purchased a Wouxun (OCEAN) kg uv9d (how can one learn if they dont make mistakes). A few minutes ago I ordered a GMRS ht (it makes better sense for my task and purpose). I'll keep my ham (best to have than have not).

[@AdobeCRT]

Will you review the Midland MXT400?

[@pledgegamer]

Can you compare this radio with the radiodity db20? Since they are in the same price range and output...

[@cajunoneforchrist4545]

I've got a set of GXT 1000 and 3 miles through the woods with slight hills the clarity is great using the GMRS channel

[@Private290]

Another great video. Still enjoyed it 2 yrs later.

[@Fat_Rob]

22:44 Love it dude, I'm glad I found this channel.

[@sgoldste02]

Here's a video suggestion; if you've already covered this in another video, please let me know. I'm getting into overlanding. I'm also a happy ham. I'm trying to figure out what radio setup will give me the most flexibility with the fewest devices. I never know whether I'll be in a situation (alone or in a convoy) that will require amateur radio, GMRS, FRS, CB, or whatever. What combination of devices will give me the best coverage? Are there multiband radios available that would allow me to cover a bunch of my possible needs in a single device? I'm willing to acquire a combination of mobile base stations and handhelds. I'm not afraid to learn a device with more complexity if that's what I need to do to reduce the number of units installed in my vehicle (in fact, I would expect a multiband device to be inherently more complicated). I look forward to your guidance. Thanks! Steve KB2PWM

[@theshepherdspromise]

Watching your video presentation while looking at the Midland MXT115 GMRS... radio that I happen to own in my basement apartment with the cigarette lighter plug inserted into a Pyramid PSU990KX bench DC power supply. My wired antenna is magnetically affixed to the non-plane metal structure of my lamp's shade. I am not surprised that I hear... nothing. However - the blue light of the screen is assuring me the electricities are getting into the Midland MXT115 GMRS... radio. However - again - the local NOAA weather alert channel on that setup does sound exactly like it does on my Uniden Bearcat BC3365CRS... scanner, which is located 4.5 feet to the left of the radio.

[@HardcoreFourSix]

The Midland policy on Narrow vs wide band is my biggest problem with Midland, since it unnecessarily hamstrings the GMRS operator. The next one is the lack of at least receive on the "missing" channels.

[@rO_x0x_0f1ci4l]

"The weight is a sign of reliability" -Boris the Blade

[@rmetcalf89]

Did Midland explain why they kept the radio at Wideband?

[@Hero1395]

I see where the FCC is allowing FM on the 27MHz band…. This will be a game changer for the off road community. No more static.

[@grigorirasputin5020]

Really? Can you provide a link? That is an idea whose time came long ago. You are right, it might just revive CB.

[@howardcissell6592]

All comments are considered entertainment which I enjoy. You also give an educational value to an average Joe like me. No offense Joe it's just that I'm a simple man.

[@RazorStrap]

1/4 wavelength for 462.xxx MHz is about 6 inches. The antenna is tuned for that. That's why it is the length that it is. Don't judge antenna by it's length until you know the frequency (wavelength) it is for.

[@kdl8932]

Thanks!

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Thank you!

[@jaybarr3307]

Love your channel, watch all your vids. That said, your complaints on the radio before really were nit-picky. You've reviewed several radios with the same buttons on the top of the microphone and pressing the mic key never got a mention. Midland is correct, the 7 or 9 settings, once set, aren't something you visit again so it's no big deal. Every youtuber that has actually tested the "junk" antenna has been pleasantly surprised - some even amazed - at how well it actually worked. (I didn't use mine, bought something better, but keep the original as a spare.) It's the only radio simple enough that even my metric bride can use it, and does. This is nice because we've got a great repeater in town giving us many miles of coverage all around us. One feature you didn't mention in either review is the bracket and how nicely and easily the radio can be removed. Very handy if you wanna spray-wash the mud outta your vehicle and remove the radio first to do it. Also it's size is very small and easily mounted in center consoles and other out-of-sight places. The sister radio, the MXT275, has all the display features right on the microphone which is a wonderful feature I haven't seen anywhere else. The speaker in the mic is nice and loud and clear and both radios have the option of using the mic speaker, the radio speaker, or both. Again, this radio is so easy MY wife uses hers. I'm taking my wife here. You've no idea...

[@tomasperalta3961]

STUPID COMMENT ALERT I just found this channel, and I f&cking love it. His attitude toward stupid comments/commenters is fantastic! Also, fantastic information for a beginner in the radio hobby. I subscribed for so many reasons, right away.

[@stevecolby6505]

I wonder if the Midland MXT275 had the same issue that needed to be fixed as the MXT115???? A review of the Midland MXT275 would be great.....

[@4000marcdman]

i love this guys sense of humor.

[@Eliyuh.Shafer]

I've gotten the radio to work on 2 amps for a full power transmission

[@mrheart4242]

So, what your saying is get a sad ham radio and program the radio to transmit with the proper power and frequencies to your liscens. Li,e a uv5r with a antenna mount.

[@chrislj2890]

Hmmm, it's been a long time since Ive heard the term "jack hole". Thanks for the memories.

[@johnpublic6582]

They are called "squelch tones" because the tone controls the squelch function of the receiving radio.

[@c-jen8923]

Good to see Midland took care of you and got the updated version. Still waiting on an answer from them if there is a firmware update for the now old version. AND that Crestline GMRS repeater is amazing!

[@inmoraa7613]

I am getting slowly wanting to get into the entry level radio, I love your videos on the radios, I can not help but laugh at some of them, very informative, keep up the great work

[@roussell]

See if they'll send you a MXT400 40 watt! Would love to see your opinion on that one since the Woxun is still so hard to get. I'm guessing there are still some shortcomings with the 400, but love your honest reviews. Would Midland also consider the MXT400 a beginners radio, or is it targeted more for us dorks?

[@RazorK9Training]

I love watching your videos, they are very helpful and your entertaining dry sense of humor is the best! 👍

[@raydzek]

Hahaha... Nice comment on the mic weights. And they are not the only manufacturer that does that. Even makers like Yaesu do this. They literally just screw a chuck of steel into the mic to give it some "heft".

[@scottstewart6260]

Just looked at my MXT275 and Amazon did the same on mine earlier this year, sent the older usb-A simplex repeater version. Oh well, not too worried about it though, it works lol. Great videos, love the humor. Midland should just call the codes “filters” because that’s really what it is, it’s a filter code

[@drylandman]

You should do a test on how ground plane affects range.

[@greggpounds]

Yet, another informitive video. Keep it up. I have always liked the innuendo humor. Keeps the stupid people and sad hams thinking.

[@jbcleveland1]

Aloha,, great review and thank you. Is there a way to turn off the "chirp" sound after you send a transmission? I find that chirp very annoying. Thank you.

[@RobbinChewings]

Randy You forgot to cover the single anti-nuisance aka squelch tone aka "privacy" setting for all repeater channels. You said in the original review the radio only had one tone setting that applied to all repeater channels. To me that was the worst limitation. How about the new model?

[@mikemcdonald5147]

the sipping coffee at the beginning was irritating i loved it LOL :)

[@michaelhoffman8763]

I just bought a MXT275 and it also has a hefty mic, but now I wonder... "is there a newer/better version".

[@rcnsucom]

yes with usb-c

[@michaelhoffman8763]

@@rcnsucom Fortunately, that is what I have.

[@forgetyourlife]

Looks like the Yaesu ft-65 can key up GMRS freqs,..Is there an unlock code? Out of the box it doesn't.

[@juliorivera5425]

I noticed the same thing

[@kg4gav]

Hold down both side buttons (PTT and Call) while powering on. Will display set.rst. enter code 62406665. Radio will reboot, then out of band TX will be opened.

[@W2IRT]

Careful now or you'll get the Sad Hams calling the FCC and threatening to put you in RadioPrison™. Personally I love me some Yaesu FTM-400xdr goodness :) Just put one in my Jeep today and couldn't be happier.

[@ScottMitchell2]

I guess this one is on my list of potentials now when I'm ready to buy

[@michaelt.3805]

Great revisit, Randy, thanks for your time. I think they still suck though, lol.

[@mrbyamile6973]

So for the "experts" out there, I have a Ford pick up that has an aluminum cab, if I use the sticker magnet disk on the aluminum will that still act as an adequate ground plane?

[@brianwalter7907]

Yeah it'll work fine.

[@Kevin-gh1cn]

Hello! really great stuff. I got the GMRS lic last year and picked up a bundle deal with 2 GXT1000 handhelds and the MXT-115 (old version) for around $170. Thought they'd be simple to use for my wife and 9yr old and good for "camping trips" (big trailer, campground, not really camping but whatever). Still haven't opened the MXT, but the GXT1000 sets seem to work well enough for the campground area but i'm pretty new at this radio game. Have you had any experience with the GXT sets?

[@wjonthetrail]

Oh and on a pice of equipment I had it had a cigar lighter So is that the executive version? Of power supply

[@strelokblackburn4651]

Can u use a ranger mic on these with an adapter? Just bought the mxt500 and I run the ranger sra mic on my president McKinley an love the thing

[@commontater652]

Kenwood calls them QT/DQT codes ("Quiet Talk" is their trademark name) which is (possibly) the most accurate descriptor. But I gotta say, "non-nuisance" has a nice ring to it.

[@patrickkelly3645]

Can you do a review on the other antenna types? Do you think the radio would be able to be powered by a Milwaukee battery?

[@Moreoff]

So the channels allocated for repeater use are limited to narrow bandwith on this radio? That's a major performance limitation and deal killer for me.

[@SamsungGalaxy-ls8ys]

They should make it so that on FRS it only transmits 2 watts and 15 watts auto switching when on the GMRS channels.

[@basails45]

I love the comment section! Sometimes I'll start watching a video and pause it (so I don't have to listen to the stupid video) while I go through the comment section mining for stupid comment gold.

[@geobeau7004]

Is there any gmrs base station that has a VOX feature ? We are presently using a portable 2W talkie because it has that feature but would prefer it out in the field . We thought that the Midland AE6491 Vox Din 12/24V Station would do but it is for CB ?

[@coreybabcock2023]

I have one of those 10 amp power supply I got it from the black Friday deals store

[@metalworksmachineshop]

Measure the antenna from underneath.....make it longer 😮😊

[@kellyblack4897]

It’s a shame they did not include the low power channels. One of the first rules in SigInt is not using more power than you need to transmit, as it makes you harder to listen in on, or triangulate. Low power local net is a good way to stay stealth.

[@slayer66thfc]

Hi Randy! I'm wondering, will the other radio power up on your Jackery (regulated to 13.2v)? I'm wondering if it won't power up on anything under 12.6v or??

[@luismaldonado707]

I like the pad on your background! Greetings from Puerto Rico!

[@wheelersecuritygroup]

Man, I love your videos, brother

[@grayeagleoklahoma2473]

Me myself have a NEW Virgin Radio your videos of great man appreciate it

[@MrSabram07]

Is there not a way for high-powered radios to limit the power to the lower power channels?

[@christallerico1941]

Love the reviews....They crack me up and I get some good info. 73's from a good ham N6CST

[@davedeiler2072]

The wide band narrow band issue. Our friends at the FCC are slowly forcing all radio users into using only narrow band equipment. This will free up more of the radio spectrum. Allowing the FCC to sell more radio licenses. Thus making the FCC more monies.

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Cool theory, but because Midland was the only company making GMRS radios that operate only in narrowband, and they dont do that anymore, so now ALL GMRS radios operate primarily in wide-band, and since the FCC's own rules/specifications say GMRS is wideband, your little theory doesn't really seem to be coming true.

[@2148aa]

Narrow band is what kills Midland. For a bunch of high school kids driving around seeing where the action is in Hicksville USA, they will work just find. The repeater crowd is too upscale and holds their pinky out while drinking their tea anyway.

[@RRA556]

I KNEW I was your favorite viewer!

[@apw30534]

So... is there any way to change the Mxt115 to operate in wideband ? I thought I saw somewhere that it could be changed but cant find it after scouring the entire internet.

[@seanpatrickrice]

On one hand, it’s simplicity and price makes me want to get it…. On the other hand, for just over double the $$$ I can get a wouxun kg-1000g….. 🤔

[@ynot6473]

i'm a licenced ham and therefore expert, no not really an expert, only foundation level. the antenna is a quarter wave, why would it not work? the cooking pan is quite a good ground plane for such a short wavelength. the RG 174 co-ax is not great at UHF, but it's short so the over all loss is acceptable for the intended use.

[@Chromeboy88]

So, If I but the FCC license, can I transmit at 15w on the first 7 channels that are defaulted to "Low Power"??

[@methere27]

Can I get these in Canada where I will not be using them to broadcast?

[@hithere7382]

Lots of kids are potheads these days you could call them blunt lighters. When I was a youth I purchased a 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis that sat under a tree in my friend's dad's lawn for 7 years for the grand total of $200.00. It had 4 or 5 cigarette lighters. None of us smoked tobacco but a few smoked weed and that's what they were used for.

[@edgardoramos6061]

Good morning, thank you for the video. How can you tell the difference between the new and old versions?

[@TheNotaRubicon]

as mentioned/demonstrated in the video - the old version has the old-style USB-A charging plug, the new version has the smaller USB-C charging plug

[@edgardoramos6061]

@@TheNotaRubicon Thank you, I saw it after asking the question