GRMS Radios which is best BTECH 50 watt or Midland 40 watt?

[OutlawBeard]

I bought a Wouxun KG-935G handheld, and I was (and continue to be) floored at the quality, capability, and support.

I was able to "borrow" a buddie's Wouxun KG-1000G for a weekend. It was awesome. I have one on backorder, can't wait for it to arrive!

I have half a dozen Midland devices, and it wasn't until I gave them all away and switched, that I realized how much frustration I endured, and how much I missed.

Whoever is calling the shots on design/capabilities at Midland should be fired. Sorry. Not sorry.

On the other hand, Midland is making a lot of money with great marketing for cr@ppy products.

Thats good to hear, I plan on running the Wouxun KG1000G and a President McKinley CB, the CB will be here Tuesday

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[donmontalvo]

This is what they state on their website for the MX275: https://midlandusa.com/product/mxt275-micromobile-two-way-radio/

That chart is BS and Midland knows it. Even if a radio can reach that far, the walkie talkie on the other end won't be able to respond. Because. FCC. Rules.

 

[Bryce]

$399.99 for a the MXT575?? thats crazy. The MXT275 used to be $150 but I see its been jacked up 10% (like everything else lately) to $164.99

 

[donmontalvo]

The Wouxun KG-1000G is infinitely better than any Midland radio, and it sells for $369.

Midland is a cash cow, they spend a lot on marketing, and I'm sure someone at Jeep Jamboree with got a kickback for selecting them as their sponsor, or whoever made the decision is inept.

 

[RagTopDeluxe]

Interesting thread and thank you for the helpful information.

I was considering the Midland MXT275 because I want to put the unit out of sight because I have the doors off and top down frequently. The Wouxun radio looks like an excellent option. I would rather have a quality radio.

 

[OutlawBeard]

Interesting thread and thank you for the helpful information.

I was considering the Midland MXT275 because I want to put the unit out of sight because I have the doors off and top down frequently. The Wouxun radio looks like an excellent option. I would rather have a quality radio.

if you get the wouxon KG-1000G the faceplate is removable so you can put the radio pretty much wherever out of sight and just mount the faceplate

 

[donmontalvo]

Interesting thread and thank you for the helpful information.

I was considering the Midland MXT275 because I want to put the unit out of sight because I have the doors off and top down frequently. The Wouxun radio looks like an excellent option. I would rather have a quality radio.

I wish I could wind the clock back and recoup +/- $750 wasted on the Midland radios, and the time/effort wasted.

My apologies for the rant, hoping folks looking for capable GMRS radios find this thread.

 

[FLTrailRider]

Where can someone actually get a Wouxun KG-1000G?

Seems out of stock everywhere.

 

[CTMopar]

If you are just using it for group trail rides and such does it matter at all? A lot of people just use FRS hand helds and have no problems.

 

[RagTopDeluxe]

We borrowed a handheld unit on a group run and it worked well—definitely MUCH better than the CB we had in our JK.

Question from a noob:
Would a unit like the KG-1000G serve better for emergencies (as opposed to a handheld) when out of cell range? I read that the KG works better with repeaters (something about different signals).

 

[OutlawBeard]

Where can someone actually get a Wouxun KG-1000G?

Seems out of stock everywhere.

https://www.buytwowayradios.com/wouxun-kg-1000g.html

You just have to buy it and it'll ship when it gets back in stock, If you wait for it to be back in stock you'll never get one

 

[FLTrailRider]

Question from a noob:
Would a unit like the KG-1000G serve better for emergencies (as opposed to a handheld) when out of cell range? I read that the KG works better with repeaters (something about different signals).

That answer depends on where you are, who is near you monitoring, and If you are not near a repeater then no. Best is sat like in reach for emergency.

 

[Cycle11111]

Where can someone actually get a Wouxun KG-1000G?

Seems out of stock everywhere.

I have one on our Adventure Van and bought from Buytwowayradios.com. Great radio and I will get one for our JL as well. Right now I just use my portable Wouxun UV935G in the Jeep

 

[Cycle11111]

We borrowed a handheld unit on a group run and it worked well—definitely MUCH better than the CB we had in our JK.

Question from a noob:
Would a unit like the KG-1000G serve better for emergencies (as opposed to a handheld) when out of cell range? I read that the KG works better with repeaters (something about different signals).

I have both a Wouxun KG1000G in our van plus a UV935G handheld. All the Wouxun radios - mobile and portable units fully report repeaters. Some of the other GMRS brands only use narrow band for the repeaters and that is a problem (I think they may now have a S/W update now, but not 100% sure). Wouxun, BTech and Midland seem to be the best three GMRS options. GMRS definitely works better than simple FRS bubble pack radio - usually better made TX/RX, usually higher gain detachable antennas (illegal in pure FRS radios), higher output pwr in most cases.

 

[Cycle11111]

If you are just using it for group trail rides and such does it matter at all? A lot of people just use FRS hand helds and have no problems.

GMRS definitely works better than simple FRS bubble pack radios - usually better made TX/RX, usually higher gain detachable antennas (illegal in pure FRS radios), higher output pwr in most cases. Note you need an FCC license for GMRS operation which is $70 (supposed to be reduced to $35) for 10years on the FCC website -no test required just fill out the appropriate application

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