[Midland MXT500]

The Midland MXT500 is now available to members of E3 Association and will be available next week to the public at large.

It can be either wide band or narrow band, basically it can (generally) be programmed within all legal GMRS parameters.

 

The MXT 575 is expected this summer.

[Midland MXT500]

Pricing on the MXT 500 & MXT 575 are $399 ... I expect them to be released soon.

[Midland MXT500]

On 3/22/2021 at 8:22 AM, WRKU973 said:

I think group scanning is a terrific feature and useful for applications like the one mentioned.  Many families designate a channel and use one or two repeaters, a quick-cycling scan through just a few channels ensures reliable coms for a family group.

 

So funny for me to learn just now of the  MXT575 in the pipeline as I installed an MXT275 in the bride's suv just yesterday.  Really wanted a higher power radio, cost wasn't the issue, dashboard real estate was.  Having the display on the mic was the single feature that drove me to that radio.  Woulda gone with the Wouxan 1000g otherwise, which I think has a removable head unit, but even then room was scarce and the wiring up makes the install a much bigger challenge.  I would absolutely upgrade to the MXT575.  I sure hope they'll add an "auto-on" feature to enable the radio when starting up the car and add group scanning as well.  However, my guess is that it'll be the exact same radio as the 275 with the only addition being higher wattage.  (Note to self: email Midland.)

Looking at the owners manual for the MXT500 & MXT575, not the same radio

[Jeeps & Radios]

MXT400 (will upgrade to MXT500 when released). Mounted with a JCR Off-road overhead Molle panel in my 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon.

 

6db antenna mounted at the bolt forward of the radio antenna.

 

I also have a Kenwood D710GA with the antenna mounted on the opposite side (but likely moving to rear tailgate when I upgrade the Midland).

[Midland MXT500]

Per Veronica at Midland, these radios should be available mid-June.