Special Midland Radio Offer For Expedition Portal Members

[maxwell_hau5_caffy]

This is great! Perfect timing, since I was looking to purchase the 115 soon anyways.

Thanks!

EDIT: for anyone that can answer. Can the Midland MXT 115 be used as a normal radio when in repeater mode? I got one of these for my truck, and Want to be able to use it and set it up as a repeater for friends and such who I'm wheeling with.

 

[MidlandUSA]

These products are currently on back-order. Check back in a couple of weeks.

 

[maxwell_hau5_caffy]

These products are currently on back-order. Check back in a couple of weeks.

which products? the 115? 400? antenna/base?

I had ordered the 115 on the 13th and I just checked the order status and it said its still "Processing".

 

[reidbailey]

Shoot! Will the discount code be offered again when they are back in stock?


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[prerunner1982]

So I'd like to get a 6db gain antenna and mag base for my MXT-115 but cannot add to cart.

You might look at the Tram 1177 antenna ($16.95) (http://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/tram-1177-1565.html) and the Tram 1233 mag mount ($24.99) (https://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Min...4872945&sr=8-1&keywords=tram+nmo+magnet+mount)

I can't speak for their mag mounts but I use their dual band ham radio antennas and they have held up well to getting beat on by trees daily.

If you needed something a little shorter and more descrete: https://www.amazon.com/Antenna-410-...d=1494873288&sr=8-1&keywords=uhf+tram+antenna

 

[Thoreau]

$80/5yrs seems pretty steep compared to $15/10yrs (expected cost for a ham license). If you consider it as $160/10yrs vs. $15/10yrs it is practically ten times as expensive. They aren't doing anybody any favors.

If you want to be TOTALLY accurate, ham licenses are actually 100% free. The test and initial licensing often costs money but that's entirely a result of picking the wrong VEC. ARRL, for example, charges $15 to test/file the paperwork. Other testing coordinators, such as Laurel VEC charge nothing. So it's entirely possible to take the test and get your license without a single cent out of pocket.

Renewal is also 100% free. Log in to the FCC ULS system with your FRN, click a few times, done.

So $16/yr for licensee/family for GMRS with no testing vs. $0/yr for amateur (but every person needs a license and has to pass the test.)

To me, neither route is cost prohibitive, but for most people the real issue is the testing requirement. It's simply easier (and certainly less daunting to most) to go the GMRS route. And as an Extra class ham, I'd still say that GMRS is a massive upgrade from CB, and can be just about as effective as ham for many uses/needs.

 

[Kinger]

And as an Extra class ham, I'd still say that GMRS is a massive upgrade from CB

This is it. I didn't look at my MXT-115 as a stand in for HAM. It's a CB replacement. I'm in the Midland unit for maybe a little more money (or equal money, when I start to think about SWR meters and what not) and it's SO MUCH BETTER for a simple, clear trail comm. That's it.

This really isn't comparable to HAM. So let's just stop making that comparison.

 

[MidlandUSA]

Hello, the antenna and base are currently on back order. I apologize for the confusion.

 

[MidlandUSA]

Just placed my order. Thanks for the promo code!

Thanks Gunnslinger! Enjoy

 

[MidlandUSA]

Shoot! Will the discount code be offered again when they are back in stock?


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The Antenna and base were out of stock over the weekend, we will run another promo as soon as we have them back in stock.

 

[TheBoondocker]

Thanks for the promo code put my order in on the 16th ordered a 115 and a set of ht's was also hoping for the 6db gain ant.

 

[maxwell_hau5_caffy]

Got it in on Friday. Fast shipping. Easy install. Thanks again for the promo code!

 

[Gunnslinger]

Received the FCC license on Wednesday, radio on Thursday and did a rough installation. The power harness is too short for my mounting location. I added 10 feet (power and ground) of wire today and routed everything out of sight. I checked it with a walkie talkie and it works well enough at 50 feet. Haven't had an opportunity to check the range, repeater operation, etc.

 

[MidlandUSA]

Received the FCC license on Wednesday, radio on Thursday and did a rough installation. The power harness is too short for my mounting location. I added 10 feet (power and ground) of wire today and routed everything out of sight. I checked it with a walkie talkie and it works well enough at 50 feet. Haven't had an opportunity to check the range, repeater operation, etc.

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Love the install. The compact size of the MXT105 and MXT115 give you so many mounting options.

 

[Blacrose]

Hey Midland, how about a promo extension? :agree: