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Regarding the programming cable mentioned above, I had seen the Midland ML-802 manufactured for the Australian market appears to be a similar radio as the Micro Mobile MXT-275 . I emailed Midland US customer support to ask if the dealer programming software was available for purchase, or if Midland could refer me to a US dealer that would program my MXT-275 repeater channels to wide band. Their response is a bit confusing, but this is the direct quote...
”Unfortunately the MXT275 is programmable to to wide band audio we do not have software for this radio.”
Regardless of the grammatical errors in the response, I will not purchase any more Midland products as their focus on GMRS seems to be the casual user and overland/off-road enthusiast. Also, Midland is expected to announce new radios this year that may address the wide band/narrow band issues, but for me...too little too late.
I have found the Anytone AT-779UV to fit the same requirements I was seeking from the Midland Micro-mobile. The Anytone is about the same size, actually does a bit more TX output (about 19 watts on my cheap meter), can be programmed for wide band audio via software, and is certified for Part 95E on the FCC EOT site T4K -779UV.
”Unfortunately the MXT275 is programmable to to wide band audio we do not have software for this radio.”
Regardless of the grammatical errors in the response, I will not purchase any more Midland products as their focus on GMRS seems to be the casual user and overland/off-road enthusiast. Also, Midland is expected to announce new radios this year that may address the wide band/narrow band issues, but for me...too little too late.
I have found the Anytone AT-779UV to fit the same requirements I was seeking from the Midland Micro-mobile. The Anytone is about the same size, actually does a bit more TX output (about 19 watts on my cheap meter), can be programmed for wide band audio via software, and is certified for Part 95E on the FCC EOT site T4K -779UV.