Q: What repeater products does Midland offer?
A: Midland currently offers one repeater system: the MXR10, which also comes in a bundle, the MXR10VP which comes with an antenna and cable. They are compatible with all of Midland's MicroMobiles, with the exception of the MXT105, and two of Midland's handheld GMRS radios, the GXT67 Pro and the GXT3000.
Q: What are the key features of Midland's repeater?
A:
- 10 watt high power / 5 watt lower power (less duplexer insertion loss)
- 16 channel capability
- Channel pre-configured for eight wide band and eight narrow band GMRS repeater pairs
- Independent receive and transmit privacy tone selection through PC software
- Wide and narrow band selection through PC software
- High/low transmit power selection through PC software
- Noise squelch level adjustment through PC software
- Repeater delay (hang) time adjustment through PC software
- Keypad lock function
- 3-year warranty
- Compatible with Midland repeater capable GMRS mobiles and portables
- GMRS license required
Q: Is there software for programming?
A: Programming software is available for download on the website product page. It will download in a zip file.
Q: How high should I mount the repeater?
A: Mounting height of the repeater is not consequential. The MXR10 should be located with easy access to the power and the coax feeding the antenna system. Ideally, the location should be clean, dry, and not exposed to sunlight.
The antenna mounting height is important as increased mounting height allows the signal to clear obstructions that will attenuate the signal.
Antenna structures may have local association, zoning, and code restrictions or requirements. Antenna structures that exceed 20 feet near an airport or 200 feet in any location, need to be compliant with Title 47 CFR Part 17. This is regarding FCC and FAA Registration Marking and Lighting Requirements.
Q: What is the difference between the MXR10 and the MXR10VP?
A: The difference between the MXR10 and MXR10VP is the MXR10VP is the bundled option. The MXR10 includes the repeater and AC Adapter. The MXR10VP includes the repeater, AC Adapter, Programming Cable, 10 dB Antenna, 50 foot Cable and Antenna Mount.
Q: How will the 10 dB antenna impact range?
A: Higher gain antennas generally increase range. 10 dB of gain more than doubles the range.
Q: What is the wattage on the repeater?
A: Midland's GMRS Repeater boasts 10 watts in high power mode and 5 watts in low power mode.
Q: Does the repeater have to be plugged in?
A: Yes, the repeater needs to be plugged in. The MXR10 and MXR10VP both come with an AC power adapter cord and a 12 V DC power cord.
Q: What is the frequency?
A: GMRS is in the UHF frequency band, between 462-468 MHz. The MXR10 and MXR10VP is intended only for GMRS frequencies.
Q: Does the MSR10 require an antenna system for use?
A: Yes, it does. Midland suggests an omnidirectional base antenna covering the GMRS band, 463-468 MHz. Midland also suggests a Low Loss LMR400 or RGB cable.
If you upgrade to Midland's MXR10VP Repeater Bundle, it will include a 10 dB antenna, antenna mount, and 50-foot cable.
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