Business Radio Compatibility: Will My Radios Work Together?

If you're using or adding new radios to your fleet, compatibility is key. Midland business radios are designed to work with many other models — but only if they meet specific criteria. This guide helps you understand which radios are compatible and what you may need to do to make them work together.

✅ Midland Business Radios That Work Together Out of the Box

If you're using Midland business radios of the same model, you're good to go — no programming required.

For example:

• MB400 to MB400

• BR200 to BR200

These radios are pre-programmed at the factory to communicate with each other on the same channels.

🔄 Cross-Model Compatibility (e.g., MB400 to BR200)

Yes, different Midland business radio models can work together — but they may require programming.

• The MB400 is a 4-watt radio

• The BR200 is a 2-watt radio

• Both operate in the UHF business band (450–470 MHz)

You can program them to use the same frequencies and privacy codes to ensure full compatibility.

📥 Get programming software here:

• MB400 Software & Instructions

• BR200 Software & Instructions

🔌 Are Midland Business Radios Compatible with Other Brands?

Yes — but only if the other radio meets these requirements:

The Midland BizTalk® BR200 and the MB400 use the UHF frequency spectrum between 450 MHz and 470 MHz, specifically the "Onsite Business and Industrial Band Pool" of frequencies. 

If these requirements are met, Midland business radios can communicate with radios from other brands like Motorola, Kenwood, and Hytera.

🚫 What Radios Are NOT Compatible with Midland Business Radios?

Note: Even other UHF radios may not be compatible if they don’t support channel and privacy code customization.

🛠️ Need Help Programming Your Radios?

If your radios aren't working together, try the following:

• Make sure they are on the same frequency

• Match the privacy code (CTCSS or DCS)

• Double-check channel spacing and narrowband settings

• Use Midland’s free programming software for MB400 and BR200 models

If you’re unsure how to proceed, contact our Customer Support Team — we’re happy to help!

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