Midland MXT575 GMRS Radio *4Runner Hidden Install, Testingl & Review*

We are doing a DEEP dive into Midland’s most powerful GMRS radio to date…the MXT575

GET YOURS HERE: (use baptismoverland for 10% off!)



==========================

Thank you to my Patreon supporters Cameron Matsumoto & Brady Wilson!

To check out my affiliate links for products I’ve reviewed, check it out here:

MyMedic First Aid Kits

==========================

**We got new PVC patches courtesy of www.GS-JJ.com! Go check them out to have patches and other marketing products produced!


==========================

Don't forget to subscribe to this channel and support us on the following social network platforms:

IG: @baptismoverland

==========================

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:12 - Comms Basics and Options
02:42 - MXT575 Walkthrough
09:19 - Vehicle Radios vs Handheld
11:28 - Misc Parts
12:20 - Hidden Installation
19:11 - Range Testing
22:36 - Recap

[luchaDor]

If you want a more hidden & no cutting holes install, the base unit actually will mount underneath the center console entirely between the rear storage area and the outside edge. Also, LightForce Australia makes an RJ45 button that fits directly in a blank in the center button area where the ATRAC & Rear Locker buttons are. I did a write up of my install on FJ Cruiser Forums...but its nice to have the headset plug right into a factory location.

[PRaysCorner]

Thank you for sharing all these details. Impressive performance from this little radio!

[jwbraughton]

They make a OME cad-5 connector that fits the dash spots fyi. That's what I used anyway. Great video as always

[blownbird]

Nice review. I got picked up the 275(haven't installed yet), but it should the good.

[nylonnalini]

Can't we mount the Base Unit in the rear cabin(perhaps on the rear window Molle Panel) with a short antenna cable? We will need a long Ethernet extender cable to draw it to the dash!

[manuelmontecinos]

very good setting up you are pro thanks

[NissanOverland]

In the manual (page 22) I read that these radios have a power setting of low, medium and hi. Curious to know which setting your radio was on when you were doing the testing. Keep up great vids🤙🏽.

[majiczero]

How about repeaters? Do you guys use GMRS repeaters in Florida? Can the MXT 575 hit them? Does it have repeater channels?

[MMX]

I have a 275 in my JK works VERY good with the wip.

[johnnyzavala]

What wire size did you use for the power cord extension?

[Sandboxoverland]

Great video! I have the same radio and I used the extension rj45 cable. But mine would not work. Did you do anything special to get it to work? I bought 2 different ones. No luck. Any suggestions?

[josephpark]

Nice… thats a clean install 🤙. I was planning to install my 575 similar to yours, but every RJ45 (ethernet) extension i tried would introduce extra noise… Can u share which extension you used? No extra noise compared to plugging the hand piece directly to the base?

[kevincummins]

OK, thank you so much for always getting back to me. Hopefully this is my last question. Don’t want to be driving anybody crazy 575 versus 275 I understand the obvious 15 W versus 50 W. Is the main reason of the 50 W for when you’re really off the beaten path or is it just far superior to the 275 I will not be off the beaten path I am always in the suburbs area So if I was to have one versus the other in a more populated area, am I gonna go to any difference? Thanks in advance.

[mko]

Is it possible your wife couldn't hear you (but you could hear her) due to an additional factor? I.e. not only because she had a smaller antennae, but because also your broadcast power was much weaker (and her unit transmitted with more power)? Nice install vid btw! I thought you may have heat issues in the compartment until you said not yet. Well done.

[ricdonato]

Please, turn off the background music! It is beyond me why YouTube content creators think playing background music over the presenter's voice is somehow enhancing their videos. We came to hear you, not to fight background music which quickly becomes extremely annoying, distracting, and intrusive. Many folks have hearing difficulties, thus while concentrating on your voice they must also concentrate on tuning out the music; it is very frustrating. Your background music ruins an otherwise exceptionally good presentation.

[NickWindham]

The big magnetic base plate also helps give the antenna what they call a ground plane, which makes the antenna perform better.

[COShea-iwii]

Hi Asia, thank you for all the great content. Question on the install... have you had any heat issues with the mobile unit living inside that closed console box? I'm in the process of researching radios. I've got a 2018 4Runner TRD Off Road. Thanks, Cathleen.

[ShermanAviation]

Ok, What's the secret sauce? I bought the exact same cable extension and it won't work???

[stevemyo]

I tried your 10% off code and it doesn’t work. Oh well

[jamesstewart]

The reason you can hear her and her not really hear you is because she’s transmitting at 50 watts, and you aren’t.