In a first for the portable radio industry, Kansas City-based Midland Radio revealed a new line of battery-powered radio base stations. The MXPW500 (compatible with Midland Radio’s MXT500), the MXPW115 (compatible with the MXT115), and the MXPW01 (compatible with the 40-Watt Solar Bundle).
Midland Radio MXPW Radio Base Stations
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The MXPW series enables two-way radio users to achieve maximum GMRS range (up to 50 Watts) without being tethered to their vehicle or home, making the MicroMobile portable for the first time ever. The base stations are rugged and durable with a full suite of features, including long battery life, quick recharge, and solar charging capabilities.
“We’re thrilled to bring a new product to the market that takes MicroMobile usability to the next level. Now, our customers can take their two-way GRMS radios with them wherever they go, without having to worry about losing power or sticking close to home. No other radio provider offers a compatible portable base station quite like this,” says Zak Al-Shawish, GMRS Product Manager at Midland Radio.
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Midland Radio MXPW Radio Base Station Pricing
The ammo can MXPW115 ($424.99) and MXPW500 ($599.99) Base Stations come packed with a powerful 4Ah LifePo4 built into a genuine surplus military ammo can. The ammo can is waterproof and nearly crushproof, giving you the ability to take your MicroMobile on the go without the worry of potentially damaging your radio or draining your house batteries. Radios are not included in the price of the base station – so factor that in when considering a purchase like this. The other addition is the MXPW01 40 Watt Foldable Solar Panel ($149.99) that works with both base station units.
If you’d like to learn more about Midland’s new products, please visit their website at https://midlandusa.com/collections/portable-base-stations
