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You’re welcome! There are even more benefits to this radio but I did not want to confuse the issue of its abilities vs Midland. Only on this radio is Radioddity a clone of Anytone.

"Just this once I will let you ask me about something you could easily research yourself" (with apologies to Michael Cortleone in The Godfather!): I don't think Midland radios are very good Midland MTX500 Programming Midland MTX275 Issue Midland MXT275 Mic Issue Midland MXT275 Transmit Issue Midland MXT575 Programming Software? Midland MXT575 Channel Stability Issues etc etc etc...

This request falls right into my personal experience: I purchased the Anytone AT-779UV ($99.95) and LGR Mag-Mount ($19.95) from Let's Get Ready Radios based here in Los Angeles, with fast free shipping in the USA: Out of the box easy use in GMRS, 18 watts, Repeater Channels, Microphone controls, cigarette lighter plug for easy installation and removal, NOAA channels pre-programmed. It is also known as the Radioddity DB20-G for more money from Amazon and others. These radios have been heavily supported here on myGMRS with only a few scattered criticisms. I purchased a 2nd one to use in my home! I have no affiliation with LGR other than that of a satisfied customer!

Let me review the specifications of the MXT275 and be back to you…

Exactly my point! Except that these "Midland" threads are about the "unreliability" of Midland radios for one reason or another! I will defend to YOUR last breath someone's right to buy Midlands that are overpriced, unremarkable and consistently criticized on myGMRS! I just won't recommend them when there are other alternatives just as easy to operate out of the box and not overpriced! I guess the deciding factor is that I do not earn any commission on my recommendations! "AmericanISH?!?" Don't quit your YT job!

Radioddity sells their radios like hotcakes and has good customer support. i suspect it is your setup. Do you have access to another Windows computer?

So you’re effectively saying: “if you desire to pay higher prices for limited features, these are the radios for you!” Maybe years ago… There are just too many cheaper, more efficient alternatives available to continue to follow this practice any more!

Negative experiences with Midland Radios seems to be a popular tooic on this Forum; and they are so expensive, too! They seem popular with the “Jeep Crowd” here!

I have the GM-30 but not the newer, different radio, the GM-30 Plus. Are you saying the Programming Software fror the GM-30 works on the new GM-30 PLUS?

Radioddity generally has good support. Which version Windows are you using? How did you install the USB drivers for this cable? Do you know for sure that Device Manager is showing you the COM for this device as opposed to other devices you may have previously installed? Windows device installation is a “dark art!”

I never read of such problems with their DB20-G.

You might want to delay help until they are licensed and become a registered member of this forum. According to the FCC WSCF455 was licensed in April, 2024; why a guest?

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Yes, depending upon the configuration picked it can receive and transmit on GMRS/MURS, Ham 2 meters and 440 MHz, too. GMRS and MURS have FCC regulations which require specific FCC approval for radios used to transmit on these frequencies and this radio does not have this type approval for MURS.

T-Mobile Starlink Satellite support

Do they charge an additional charge for the Mac version, once you have purchased the Windows version?

Wait: you're saying that non-random people do not have emergencies?!?

No matter which radio you use to communicate on the 30 GMRS channels, FCC approved or not, you are still restricted to talking to other GMRS'ers!

What do you mean by this sentence? The DB25-D now comes with two separate CPS software programs: 1) The original Radioddity CPS v3.3; and 2) The CPEditor, written by MM7DBT, which most agree is the better software to use.

You see... that's the problem in this country: You give someone a "choice" and they make their choice; and then THEY want to force their "choice" on everyone, claiming: "like it supposed to be in the first place!"

I want to congratulate you for going out of your way to not infringe on YouTube’s Intellectual Property and Trade Name Rights!

Well, anecdotally speaking, my history of radios do not: Baofeng UV-5R Baofeng UV-5x3 Radiodditu RD-5R Baofeng DM-5R TYT-88UV Pofung GM-30 Radioddity DB20-G Radioddity DB-25D So imagine my excitement when for $24 I acquired a Baofeng UV-13Pro and retired all my other non-DMR HTs!!!

Mr Natural says:”Get the right tool for the job!” Baifeng UV-13Pro Ham Radio open to GMRS and MURS, even scans tones on Repeater Inputs for War-Driving, $24

Last time I checked your Ham Radio license is still active until 2030 and and you are coming dangerously close to Randy's definition of a "sad Ham!"

And yet, you took time from your busy day to repeat your point when nowhere did I say anything about “both services!”