Just did a quick search and hadn't seen it brought up yet, but looks like Midland is coming out with new 50w GMRS radios, MXT500 and MXT575. I have an old Motorola Radius but my off-roading buddies use Midlands and I thought these were interesting as they say they're wideband/narrowband and do split tones for repeaters, possibly a replacement to the MXT400? https://midlandusa.com/blogs/blog/midland-radio-expands-its-micromobile-line-with-the-mxt500-and-575
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The MXT has been out for a couple months. Many have them already. Yes it has programming software to change some settings. 575 is due out this summer.
Oh, thanks didn't notice the 500 was out, must have been looking at the 575 summer relase.
I see jacks labeled as intercom. How are those utilized?
From the Manual:
USING AN INTERCOM
The MXT500 provides rear-panel jack for connection to an intercom or
headsets with a TA5 mini XLR connector. When an intercom is connected,
unplug the speaker mic from the radio so there is no echo. Midland
recommends covering the speaker mic jack with the rubber accessory
cover to ensure the speaker mic jack does not get filled with debris.
Looks like you can connect a headset w/mic instead of using the traditional PTT mic.
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A lot of UTV owners install in-helmet intercom systems to allow driver/passengers to communicate. One of the challenges is interfacing the radios to the intercom system. Usually this requires high end commercial radios with accessory/aux ports on the back. The low end CCR's/ham/GMRS gear traditionally hasn't had these interfaces.
Based on doovenator said above, this is a big step forward.
I guess I missed that, in the manual I looked at. Thanks!
I've recently gotten both the MXT500 and the 575. Apparently, the 575 does not work with Midland's software to program or customize it. I made the unfortunate assumption that it would. I consider that a significant drawback. Please let me know if I'm missing something.
mxt 575 has software ? how do i find it ?
The 575 is not programmable.
Oh ok
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