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  • Will the FCC Change the Part 95 Rules for Digital Data on the GMRS?

    On July 16, 2021, Midland requested that the FCC waive certain sections of its Part 95 rules to extend data privileges that are currently limited only to handheld GMRS devices to include mobile radios as well. On November 29, 2023 the FCC issued a public notice seeking public comment on the request within 30 days. What exactly is this all about?

    In this extended video segment from episode 185 of The Two Way Radio Show Podcast, Danny and Rick explain what is going on, the likelihood that the petition will be granted and what this potentially means for the future of the General Mobile Radio Service.

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  • TWRS-185 - Will the FCC Allow Digital Data on GMRS Mobile Radios?

    Two Way Radio Show
    We discuss Midland's request for changes to Part 95 of the FCC rules to allow digital data transmissions from GMRS mobile radios. We’ll also tell you about a big giveaway promotion and take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum.

    Intro :00
    Billboard 1:08

    FCC petition to change Part 95 rules for the GMRS 1:24
    On July 16, 2021, Midland requested that the FCC waive certain sections of its Part 95 rules to extend data privileges that are currently limited only to handheld GMRS devices to include mobile radios. On November 29, 2023 the OFFICE OF MANAGING AND DIRECTOR’S BUREAU issued a public notice stating that Interested persons may file statements opposing or supporting the Petition for Rulemaking within 30 days. What exactly is this all about? If this petition is approved, what does this mean for the future of the General Mobile Radio Service? Will this be good or bad for the GMRS airwaves going forward?

    Survival Dispatch $25,000 New Year's Giveaway Promotion 30:37
    To ring in the new year, Survival Dispatch is giving away $25,000 in prizes during a giveaway drawing on New Year's Day, 2024! Buy Two Way Radios is contributing a Wouxun KG-935G Plus Prepper GMRS Radio Kit to their promotion, valued at $469.99! All you need to do is go to the official giveaway sign up page, enter your email address, and you're in. Listen to the show for details.

    Questions and Answers 33:58
    Comments and questions from our blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. Check out and join the forum! It's free!

    Wrap up and Close 37:50
    Send in your comments and questions for Danny, Anthony and Rick to show[at]buytwowayradios.com. Feedback on this and other topics will be read by the hosts and included in future episodes of the show. If we read your comment about this episode on a future episode, we may send you a free t-shirt or some swag! Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com!

    © 2023 Cricket Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved.

  • Radio 101 - How to Reset the Midland GXT1000 Series Radios

    Most consumer grade FRS and GMRS radios sold in two packs, commonly referred to as "bubble pack" radios, do not include an option to allow the user to reset the radio if needed. However, the Midland GXT1000 apparently does have a reset feature, although it isn't in the manual.

    In this episode of Radio 101, Tommy shows you how to reset the Midland GXT1000 and GXT1050 GMRS radios back to factory defaults.

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  • TWRS-164 - The New Midland MXT500 Mobile GMRS Radio

    Two Way Radio Show
    We talk about a new mobile GMRS radio from Midland that has more power, more features and is PC programmable. We also take some of your comments and questions from our email and our forum.

    Intro :00
    Billboard 1:05

    New Midland MXT500 Mobile Radio 1:24
    When we first announced the introduction of the Midland MXT400 in 2017, it was met with great excitement, and quickly became a top selling GMRS mobile radio at Buy Two Way Radios. Yet for all its features, there were a few shortcomings, and many GMRS power users were quick to list them. Taking serious note of this, Midland worked to address them. The result is a brand new GMRS mobile, the Midland MXT500.

    Questions and Answers 17:36
    Comments and questions from email and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. Check out and join the forum! It's free!

    Wrap up and Close 24:08
    Send in your comments and questions for Danny, Anthony and Rick to show[at]buytwowayradios.com. Feedback on this and other topics will be read by the hosts and included in future episodes of the show. If we read your comment about this episode on a future episode, we may send you a free Two Way Radio Show t-shirt or some swag! Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com!

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  • The new Midland MXT500 is here!

    Midland MXT500 GMRS Two Way RadioWhen we first announced the introduction of the Midland MXT400 in 2017, it was met with great excitement, and quickly became a top selling GMRS mobile radio at Buy Two Way Radios. Yet there were a few shortcomings, and many GMRS power users were quick to list them. Taking serious note of this, Midland worked to address them and the rumours swirled of an impending update. Now, the wait is over. The Midland MXT500 is here!

    More Power
    The MXT500 has many updates and improvements over its predecessor. For starters, it has more transmit power. The MXT400 was touted to max out at 40 watts, the MXT500 boasts up to 50 watts, the maximum for GMRS. This is a bit of a power boost that can make a difference when out in the woods or open range, providing a little more reach, and even more so when coupled with the right antenna. But that's just for starters.

    Bandwidth Selectable
    Midland MXT500 with Hand Microphone and AntennaWhere the MXT500 really makes a difference is in its new and improved features, and there are quite a few of them. Of course, it transmits on 15 GMRS channels and 8 repeater channels, but now it's with more flexibility. The MXT400 was limited to narrowband on these frequencies, which was a source of frustration among GMRS power users who needed to interoperate with other GMRS radios using wideband. Midland certainly listened and made note of this. The MXT500 makes this bandwidth selectable, so you can choose between narrowband and wideband operation as desired.

    NOAA Weather Radio
    Another quibble many GMRS users had with the MXT400 was the lack of a NOAA weather channels and alerts. Other models in the MXT Micromobile series such as the MXT105, MXT115 and MXT275 had this, so why not the one at the top of the line? It was a fair question, and one that Midland subsequently addressed. The MXT500 has a built-in NOAA weather radio, complete with a WX button on the front panel for full access to the weather band.

    Split Tones and Codes
    Yet another item of contention was the lack of flexibility with privacy codes. The MXT400 simply didn't have any. While not a cause for concern with anyone using the radio for general simplex operation, those needed to access GMRS repeaters found it difficult to do so if said repeater used different tones or codes to transmit and receive. This is not an issue with The MXT500. It features split tones, allowing you to set one CTCSS tone or DCS code for transmitting on a channel and a different tone or code to receive a signal. It may seem a minor upgrade to some, but an important one for power users nonetheless.

    Other Features
    Many of the other features inherent in the the MXT400 are also retained in the MXT500, including the adjustable squelch, voice compander, talk around, silent operation, monitor function, timeout timer and, obviously, channel scan. However, the MXT500 adds a little extra to the scan function called Scan Skip, which lets you omit or "opt out" of scanning specific channels when performing a scan.

    7 Color Display
    Midland MXT500 Front Panel with DisplayThe enhancements and upgrades aren't limited to internal features. There are several aesthetic and physical changes that make the MXT500 an attractive update to the MXT Micromobile series. For instance, the display of the MXT400 had 6 brightness levels, but was limited to one static color, orange. The MXT500 keeps the adjustable levels and adds 7 color options, allowing you to customize the display color to your personal taste.

    More and Better Connections
    The front panel sports a few physical changes, the first to note being the most obvious. The channel selector knob is moved from the left side of the front panel to the right. Then comes the control panel. The MXT400 has three buttons, the MXT500 has five. The MXT400 speaker mic uses an RJ45 connector. The MXT500 uses an 8-pin DIN style connector. The MXT500 retains the SO-239 antenna connector and 3.5mm external speaker jack and adds a 5-pin intercom jack to connect a TA5 mini XLR intercom or headset.

    Midland MXT500 Rear ConnectorsOne other physical attribute worth noting is the USB port. The MXT115 and MXT275 had one, but it was noticeably missing from The MXT400. The MXT500 has a USB-C port, which can be used for fast charging other devices, such as a tablet or smartphone. It can also be used to program the radio, which brings us to one of the most exciting features of this new mobile.

    PC Programmable
    Yes, the MXT500 is PC programmable, meaning you can customize its features and functions using a USB-C cable and programming software. The instructions and programming software are available under the downloads tab on the MXT500 product page at Buy Two Way Radios. You can also download the instructions here.

    Dust and Water Proof
    The final upgrade to note is improved ruggedness and durability. The MXT500 is rated IP66 dust and waterproof for added protection against the elements. If you're offroading or engaging in other extreme outdoor activities, this radio is made to mount in your jeep, ATV or UTV.

    Easy to Use
    As you've read here, the MXT500 is certainly a significant upgrade to the MXT400, with a lot of new and exciting features. But for all the improvements, one thing has not changed, and that is its ease of use. One of most appealing aspects of the MXT400 is its simplicity of operation. The MXT500 retains that, too. Of course, we always recommend that to get the most out of any radio, it's important to RTM (read the Manual) first. However, like all of the other Midland micromobiles, the MXT500 is extremely easy to set up and use, with or without the manual. And that makes the biggest difference of all.

    The Midland MXT500 is now available to ship from our warehouse at Buy Two Way Radios.

  • Radio 101 - How to Set Repeater Channels on the Midland MXT115​

    The Midland MXT115 is a GMRS micromobile two way radio that is also repeater capable. All you need to do is activate them. This is actually quite simple and can be done very quickly, once you know how to do it. how do you activate and configure them?

    In this episode of Radio 101, Rick shows you how to easily setup the 8 GMRS repeater channels on the Midland MXT115. He also shows you how to configure a CTCSS tone or DCS code on a repeater channel.

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  • Radio 101 - How to Set Repeater Channels on the Midland MXT400​

    The Midland MXT400 is one of the few GMRS mobile radios that is also repeater capable. The question is, how do you activate and configure the repeater channels?

    In this episode of Radio 101, Rick shows you how to quickly and easily activate the repeater channels on the MXT400 in a few simple steps. Plus, he shows you how to add CTCSS tones and DCS codes to a GMRS repeater channel.

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  • Radio 101 - How to use Dual Watch on a Midland GXT1000

    The Midland GXT1000 has a DUAL WATCH feature, which allows the operator to scan two channels for activity. The first channel will be the current channel setting and the second channel will be the selected channel on the MENU. But how do you set it up and use it?

    In this episode of Radio 101, Rick from Buy Two Way Radios and The Two Way Radio Show Podcast shows you how to activate the Dual Channel Watch feature and how it works in normal operation. This procedure also works on the Midland GXT1050.

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  • TWRS-146 - FRS is Open for Business

    Two Way Radio Show
    We discuss the recent proliferation of FRS radios designed for use in small business applications. We’ll also tell you about changes to some Midland MXT radio accessories, give you an update on the tariffs on Chinese import radios and take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum.

    Intro :00
    Billboard 1:27

    Discussion Topic 1:47
    We talk about the proliferation of FRS radios for use in small business applications. We'll discuss how one specific rule change to the Family Radio Service inspired radio manufacturers to design FRS radios for business use, the types of businesses that stand to benefit the most from using these FRS radios, and the new DeWALT Series FRS two way radios that may drive some onsite businesses to use the FRS over other radio services for their onsite communications.

    Changes to Midland MXT accessories 24:14
    Midland is discontinuing some accessories for their MXT series radios and replacing them with new and improved products.

    Update on Chinese Tariffs 36:21
    We discuss recent developments in the US-China trade deal and how it may or may not affect the tariffs on Chinese two way radios.

    Questions and Answers 30:29
    Comments and questions from readers of our Two Way Radio Blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. Check out and join the new and improved forum! It's free!

    Wrap up and Close 45:31
    Send in your comments and questions for Danny, Anthony and Rick to show[at]buytwowayradios.com. Feedback on this and other topics will be read by the hosts and included in future episodes of the show. If we read your comment about this episode on a future episode, we may send you a free Two Way Radio Show t-shirt! Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com!

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  • TWRS-144 - Two Way Radio Holiday Gift Guide 2019

    Two Way Radio Show
    We give you our recommended picks of two way radios that make great holiday gifts for young and old. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum.

    Intro :00
    Billboard 1:11

    Discussion Topic 1:30
    We discuss our recommended picks of two way radios that make great holiday gifts. We’ll break them down by category, give you our top choices, and tell you which radios we think offer the best overall value for the price. For details on some of the radios mentioned, read our article Two Way Radio Holiday Gift Guide 2019.

    Questions and Answers 1:03:32
    Comments and questions from readers of our Two Way Radio Blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. Check out and join the new and improved forum! It's free!

    Wrap up and Close 1:06:27
    Send in your comments and questions for Danny, Anthony and Rick to show[at]buytwowayradios.com. Feedback on this and other topics will be read by the hosts and included in future episodes of the show. If we read your comment about this episode on a future episode, we may send you a free Two Way Radio Show t-shirt! Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com!

    © 2019 Cricket Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved.

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