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martydoane

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  1. Update - Midland directed me to additional DCS tones at the very end of "their" numeric list, which is not sequential with the DCS tone numbers, but their own set of numbers. ? Either way, I can now enter the correct Repeater split tones for the Denver Area Repeaters. On another note, by asking my Support Contact, I was given a code for a 20% discount of a new MXT115. Not exactly what I was hoping for, but better than a "poke in the eye". I guess I need to make a couple decisions on future direction, and if Midland will be a part of my equipment going forward.
  2. I have found over the last couple weeks that Midland Support doesn't acknowledge or reply to an email they have sent you (originally sent to them via the Contact Us webpage), and so I sent another email this AM from the Contact Us page for the programming software and timeline for the MXT115 programming. They replied promptly with a link for the software, but it came through a goofy Email Chimp link that looked like a Spam site. After being in the IT industry for 24 years, I initially didn't follow the link, but then took the risk. It was the correct link, but VERY unprofessional. I installed the software, and it is very similar to the ANYTONE / RADIODDITY software (I think this might be indicative of a business relationship), and when I tried to add the DCS tones to Channel 28 for the Front Range GMRS User Groups Repeaters, those tones (DN036,DN053, DN145, DN455) were not among those in the drop down list provided by Midland's software. Very Frustrating!!! I have asked about them, but no reply. And then, I was told my MXT115 with the standard USB-A connector on the front (a useless connection, and deceptive) can't be upgraded at the firmware level to support split tones. Instead, you must have the most current MXT115 model with the USB-C connector, which means they just started supporting the split tones. I even asked about an Exchange / Upgrade program for existing customers, but "crickets". A poor business model for a company that has been around a LONG TIME with radios. Looks like I will be selling my Midland equipment via EBay, and replacing everything with Wouxun. ?
  3. I've had the MXT115 & MXT400 for a couple years now, and a simplex connection between my Son's house and mine was just "OK", and we are only 3.5 miles apart, as the bird flys, and no obstructions. Good line of sight. I've change out the antenna's, and that has helped with clarity. As for utilizing Repeaters in and around the Denver Area, most are using different tones for TX/RX (Encode / Decode), and this is where Midland was really missing the boat (along with the Narrow vs. Wide band). I contacted Midland support, and was told to buy the DBR1 cable for the MXT400, and that they were working on a similar functionality for the MXT115. I bought the cable, and have requested a link to the software twice in order to update the firmware (hopefully addressing the Narrow vs. Wide), and then to program the required tones to reach the Repeaters. I found another GMRS user via google searches that allowed me to try his software to program the MXT400, but was amazed to find the specific CTCSS & DCS that the Repeater uses were not listed in the drop down selection of the programming software. The tones used here along the Denver / Front Range are consistent with many other Repeaters, and can't imagine why Midland would not allow for them. I have once again requested a link from Midland Support, hoping they have updated their software for ALL CTCSS & DCS TONES, but I am losing confidence they do anything but market to the Hunters and Kids that use the radios once or twice a year. I have since purchased the KG-805G, KG-UV9G Pro, and the KG-1000 Mobile from Wouxun, and am amazed at the performance, functionality, and customization. There are a few Chinese radios that I believe are absolute crap (having test and returned a couple), but Wouxun is rock solid.
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