AB5ID
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Thought this was an interesting offering from Midland. Kinda of pricy for an ammo can and battery. Portable Base Stations
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mmckenna
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Yikes, $600.00, start your own militia.
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It is kinda expensive, but I can see the folks grabbing them for the simplicity factor. For years I have made my own battery packs for SAR work. Still have a few floating around. Over the years they have progressed from just a battery, to adding outlets for charger to inverters and all. This summer we went on a 6K trip around the US. I had built a camper to tow and really didn't want to install DC. Solution was the Jackery 300. While is cost more than i wanted to spend, in the end the lithium battery, charger, inverter and plugs would have cost about the same and I'd spend 3 weeks trying to stuff it all in a small box to grab. The Jackery could be charged via my old solar panel if needed but most of the time got set in the back seat of the Jeep and plugged into the 12V port to charge while we drove. Simple and effective.
So...I can see folks grabbing the Midland for that reason. Simple and easy to use.
So...I can see folks grabbing the Midland for that reason. Simple and easy to use.
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$600.00 plus the cost of the radio. For a GMRS? No thanks.
mmckenna
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Wait, it didn't include the radio in that price?!?
For that price it should be in a Pelican case.
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Seems, both do not include the radio
MXT500 Radio NOT INCLUDED
MXT115 Radio NOT INCLUDED
MXT500 Radio NOT INCLUDED
MXT115 Radio NOT INCLUDED
mmckenna
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Wow, it was expensive -with- the radio. Now it's just ridiculous.
Its crazy expensive. I'll be at the Jeep Invasion in Pigeon Forge TN next weekend. Midland has been to all of them so I'll be curious to see if they have the unit on site. Last year they were clueless on the new radios so who knows. But with the "Overlanding" (over use) crowd I'm sure they will be pushing it and selling it....
On another topic they do have a cool wrapped teardrop camper
On another topic they do have a cool wrapped teardrop camper
Really cool looking but definitely up there in price, wonder if you could switch out radios and use various ones (etc. ham, cb)
Those are just branded units from these guys who have been making them for some time. There are ham radio versions also.
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They had one this weekend at the Jeep Invasion. I got to feel it and play with it a bit. Made really well to be honest. Expensive yes, but my Jackery cost about the same and doesnt have room for a radio. I am sure they sold many at the show. Lots of folks looking them over and asking a lot of questions about them
Those are just branded units from these guys who have been making them for some time. There are ham radio versions also.
Hardened Power Systems, USA – Helping you get more out of the gear you already have.
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Thanks for the link, didn't even know that company existed. Really cool products!
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