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Communication
Satellite messengers, radios, antennas.
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Midland Radio MXT115P Pro 15-Watt GMRS Micromobile Radio
“Midland's Pro line gets a 15-watt entry. The IP67 rating, intercom jack, and PA function pull the MXT115 in line with the higher-wattage MXT500 and MXT575 Pro models without the higher price tag.”
Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus
“If the Messenger Plus is too big for your pocket and the Mini 2 too limited, this is the answer. Touchscreen plus photo and voice messaging in the Mini form factor, at the same $499.99 MSRP as the larger Messenger Plus.”
Garmin inReach Messenger Plus
“The most capable inReach yet for users who want to send pictures of where they are, not just words. Iridium-network photo and voice messaging is the headline feature; everything else in the inReach playbook (two-way text, location share, SOS, Garmin Response dispatch) is intact. Won the 2025 CES Best of Innovation award.”
Garmin inReach Mini 2
long term“Smaller, faster, longer battery than the original Mini. The two-way satellite messaging is the closest thing to magic in this hobby. Subscription cost is the main downside.”
Midland Radio 75-822 Mobile CB Radio
A compact 4-watt CB radio with 40 channels. CB has been largely displaced by GMRS for trail comms, but is still required by some legacy off-road clubs…
Midland Radio ClipTalk Portable FRS Radio
A wearable mini-walkie at 2.25 x 1 inches and under an ounce, designed to clip onto a strap or pocket. No license required (FRS only). Automatic noise…
Midland Radio EX37VP Emergency Radio Two-Way Kit
A bundled emergency-prep kit built around the T31 GMRS handhelds: bright red faceplates, hard carrying case, and basic NOAA weather radio receive. Aimed at…
Midland Radio GXT67 Pro GMRS 5-Watt Walkie Talkie
A single 5-watt GMRS handheld with an IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating, NOAA weather radio, and 8 repeater-capable channels with split tones. Internal…
Midland Radio MXAT04VP Highland Tall Bull Bar Antenna Bundle
A 47.5-inch heavy-duty bull-bar antenna with 6.6 dB gain and a spring base for trail flex. The "VP" bundle adds the interchangeable mount hardware. Sized for…
Midland Radio MXAT05 Highland Bull Bar Antenna
A 28.5-inch heavy-duty bull bar antenna with 3 dB gain. Shorter than the MXAT04, intended for terrain with heavy overhead obstructions — tight tree canopies…
Midland Radio MXR10 GMRS Waterproof Repeater
The MXR10 is Midland's IP67-rated waterproof GMRS repeater for extending range across a base camp or expedition group. Output is 10 watts on high or 5 watts on…
Midland Radio MXR115AG GMRS Repeater Bundle
Same repeater architecture as the MXR500AG, but built around two MXT115 15-watt radios instead of the 50-watt MXT500s. Lower per-radio power keeps the kit…
Midland Radio MXR500AG 50W GMRS Repeater Bundle
The flagship repeater kit: two MXT500 50-watt MicroMobile radios, two 3 dB Ghost antennas with mounts and cables, plus the 10-watt MXR10 waterproof GMRS…
Midland Radio MXT500 50-Watt GMRS with Antenna and Speaker
The MXT500AGVPR3SP bundle pairs Midland's MXT500 50-watt MicroMobile GMRS radio with the SPK200 amplified IP67 speaker, two antenna options (Ghost MXTA25 and…
Midland Radio MXT575 50-Watt GMRS Two-Way Radio Bundle
The MXT575 is Midland's 50-watt MicroMobile GMRS radio with an integrated control microphone. The bundle adds a 6 dB whip antenna with magnetic NMO mount plus…
Midland Radio MXT575J 50W MicroMobile GMRS Radio (Jeep Edition)
The 50-watt MXT575 — Midland's flagship GMRS micromobile — packaged with a Jeep-branded hand microphone (seven-slot grille design). IP66 waterproof rating…
Midland Radio MXT575VP4 50W GMRS + High-Gain Whip Bundle
The MXT575 50-watt radio bundled with the MXTA26 6dB high-gain whip antenna (32 inches of stainless steel) and a heavy-duty mount. Built for the…
Midland Radio MXTA26 6dB High Gain Whip Antenna
A 32-inch stainless-steel whip antenna with 6 dB gain and an NMO mount. Precision-tuned for the GMRS band. Sized for roof-mount installation on rigs that don't…
SPOT SPOT X 2-Way Satellite Messenger
The SPOT X is a two-way satellite messenger on the Globalstar network. Built-in QWERTY keyboard sends and receives SMS and email without pairing to a phone. A…
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