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Midland Radio
Midland MXT275 MicroMobile
The MXT275 is the easy first step from a handheld to a real vehicle radio. It puts 15 watts of GMRS power behind a body small enough to tuck out of sight, and every control lives on the microphone, so there is no separate faceplate to mount or read while driving. Fifteen watts will not out-range the 50-watt MXT575 or KG-1000G, but paired with a roof-mounted antenna it comfortably beats any handheld from inside a vehicle. It suits a daily driver or family SUV where a simple install matters more than squeezing out maximum range. Anyone who wants the extra range should budget for the MXT575 instead.
FCC Certified for GMRS
Part 95E is the FCC rule part that covers GMRS: a radio must hold a Part 95E grant to be legal to transmit on GMRS channels.
- FCC ID
- MMAMXT275
- Rule parts
- Part 95E, Part 95A
- Grant date
- 2021-06-21
Decision helper
Is this GMRS radio right for you?
Yes, if you're…
- ✓A first mobile radio for a daily driver or family vehicle
- ✓Installs where dash space and simplicity matter more than max range
- ✓GMRS users stepping up from a handheld
Tradeoffs
The good and the bad
What we like
- Compact body hides behind a dash panel with a simple install
- All operation happens from the microphone, nothing extra to reach for
- Split-tone capable speaker mic jack supports repeater use
- 142 privacy codes and NOAA weather alert built in
What we don't
- 15 watts trails the 50-watt mobiles in this lineup on range
- Mic-only control means no front-panel display for at-a-glance status
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Overview
The MXT275 is the compact entry in Midland's MicroMobile line: 15 watts of GMRS power with all controls on the microphone and a body small enough to disappear behind a dash panel. It is the easiest path from a handheld to a proper vehicle radio.
Fifteen watts will not match the 50-watt rigs on range, but with a roof antenna it comfortably outruns any handheld inside a vehicle. For a daily driver or a family SUV where install simplicity matters more than maximum reach, it is the sensible pick.
Specifications
| FCC ID | MMAMXT275 |
| FCC Rule Parts | Part 95E, Part 95A |
| FCC Grant Date | 2021-06-21 |
| size | 1 Pack |
| color | black |
| unitCount | 1 |
Key Features
- 15 watts on GMRS high-power channels 1-7 and 15-22
- All controls on the handheld microphone, no front panel to reach across the cab
- Speaker mic jack with split-tone capability for repeater use
- 142 CTCSS/DCS privacy codes
- NOAA weather scan with automatic alert
- FCC Part 95E and Part 95A certified, FCC ID MMAMX-T275, granted June 2021