Midland GMRS Ammo Can Base Station MXPW115 & MXPW500 - Portable GMRS Base Station - Recon G5
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- Опубліковано 9 сер 2022
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--- The new Midland MXPW115 and MXPW500 portable, ammo-can base station for the Midland MXT115 and Midland MXT500 GMRS radios are now available for purchase and in this video I show you how they work and what they do. Both of these ammo-can GMRS base stations are made for Midland by Hardened Power Systems and are made in the U.S.A. - both are waterproof, crush-proof, and can operate on their own battery power for hours or even days.
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$600 for the big one...without a radio??? Fuck that bullshit. I built my own for a quad band Ham radio for a fraction of the cost.
How many fingers did you break in your frenzied rush to type that comment?
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You are seriously the best radio UA-camr ever!!
Some people.............." Some.............people ".............just can't help themselves
You do realize he addressed what you said from the get-go? In this video, I am a part of "those people" (built my own), but I also understand people would either not want to do it, not learn how to do it, or know how to do it. Those are perfectly okay.
I was pleased to see both ammo cans were printed at LC (Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence MO). That's where I earn my daily bread. Thank you for yet another terrific video, Randy-
Of course the show me state
50 bmg
Do you make ammo cans?
@@chrissewell1608 Ha! No can's made here, but we run them through a can printer for each type of ammo we make here. LC=Lake City.
Hey man, can you hook up 1,000 rounds of 5.56 62gr for less than 47 cents a round sir? I’m in KCK
Thanks for the excellent video! This is Bill Harrison, owner of Hardened Power Systems, and designer of these machines. I am happy to help answer some questions as I see them in this comment section. Again, well done review!
Hi Bill, I've considered buying some things from you but your online reviews have held me back. Has anything been done to clean up the past mistakes?
@@walkertekk9 I assume 'past mistakes' relate to delivery timing? We have, to some degree, been a victim of success. This has strained delivery timing and customer service. Being declared critical early in the pandemic also put a strain on things. I will say we are building and growing as fast as we can without getting out of hand or sacrificing quality. If you want to give us a chance, we would love to build you some gear. Remember we have a two-year warranty.
Bill do you know what the dimensions of the radio cut out are? Considering using this with a Motorola XTL5000 but it is a good bit larger than the Midland.
I was wondering why they were so expensive right up until you opened the lid.
"Oh. So *that's* where the money went." Yes, expensive but very well thought out and designed. And like you said, it all depends on how much one values their time when it comes to trying to build their own or just buy an off-the-shelf solution like this. And either one can double as a battery-powered DC power supply for an amateur radio for the best of both worlds.
Funny thing is I saw a Company building this stuff a few years ago and wondered what happened to them. This is nice for the folks that go out with there jeep into the hills. Believe you did a bang up job showing the new products.
Hi Mark! This is that same company, Hardened Power Systems , we were lucky enough to partner with Midland on these projects! I am a tech for Hardened Power Systems and we are still moving along, thank you for your interest and kind words.
ua-cam.com/users/hardenedpower
I'm just thrilled that after all this time, I am STILL his favorite viewer...
Great video! Thank you for the hard work you put into the excellent production quality of all of your work! It would be great if Wouxen made one for the KG 1000G that was able to fit into the Harbor Freight Apache 5800 case.
Damn it! There goes a grand +! Glad I waited to use ...."Affiliate Link Below!"
- pretty excited to set the MXP500 and MXPW500. Also grabbed the Antenna mag mount and MXTA26 antenna.
Be sure Xenu doesn't tell my wife in her sleep this is coming as it will just look like another 'ammo can' in the shop.
I used to think things like this were over priced for what they are, so I built my own, and learned, maybe not so much. Your time is worth something, for sure. But also connectors, specialty tools, displays, meters, batteries, reliable charge controllers, etc. all add up quickly. Some people don't know you don't hold a soldering iron like a pencil, by the tip. Some people don't have the same skill sets, manual dexterity, available tools, or even space to build something like this. And for those people, there is something you can just buy. Capitalism to rescue.
Yes, exactly, just cutting the front panel to fit in the ammo box and all the holes for the connectors and displays is a royal nightmare. A PIB (pain in the bitch) . I know because I have tried when I was much younger and more stupider. All the parts and the tools required will easily run you over the price of the unit and that's not even including the medical bills when those damn power tools slip and cut a gash in your wrist. (don't ask me how I know about this) Then you have all those leftover expensive tools that you can't throw away so they just sit around cluttering up your house. Its nasty. Just buy the can and be done with it.
@@craigdavidson2977 Looks like a very well done piece of kit. I agree 100%.
Plus, the face plates. Your not getting that done cheap. It really looks nice.
@@johnkaelberer237 'piece of kit' ..... I'm going to try and use that sometime.
After attending a weekend survival course given by the State DNR I wanted a decent fixed blade knife. Having a meager income I attended youtube university and learned you can make your own knife with a few tools and a BBQ grill. Before it was over I purchased $2000.00 worth of tools and equipment, made over 200 knives I sold at work or gave to friends and relatives, and stuck my right index finger in my bandsaw requiring a trip to the ER for V E R Y painful novocaine injections and three stitches.
Thank you Randy for your no-nonsense, excellent review. I’m sure these will be sold out by tomorrow.
Dear Sensei, as always, thank you. For a person who already has these type of steel boxes filled with lead, this makes a genuinely GREAT addition for portable communication - just in cases….or just for fun.
It is difficult for me to see that you bear the brunt of unkind responses from sad/angry persons, for doing this service for me and others.
Please, KEEP IT UP!
Are they EMP Proof?
@@eijentwun5509 I believe they would be
@Eijent Wun , EMP proof is a misnomer, it is all subjective to the distance from the Pulse.
Okay, this is cool. Both of them. Now it's a must-have for me. The portability is quite appealing and useful.
Wish it was manufacturer neutral, and not specifically built to one manufacturer.
A Wouxon KG-1000G, would be a nice option, or a Motorola XPR Series mobile, would be nice...
One Can Dream.
Thanks, Sensei, for the review, and showing them off! 👌
This will work with any radio that will fit in the hole. The only thing that wouldn't be there is information specific to the radio you are using. If you buy the big one, you can print out a cheet sheet and stuff it inside if you need that...
This is marketed by Midland, for Midland radios. You can get the same thing in a version for other brands of radios, such as Yaesu and Icom, from Hardened Power Systems, and they would also work with some other radios of similar dimensions.
Did Hardened go out of business? None of the boxes seem to be available......@@seikibrian8641
Your videos crack me up! Very informative but crack me up! I'm an FNG to the GMRS world and I've learned a ton just watching your videos! Keep them coming, looking forward to many more!! From one fellow jeeper to another thank you!
All right dude…. You effing crack me up. I don’t give two shits about radios, but find myself watching these reviews just for the laughs. Good stuff.
Your comment was hilarious. It made me laugh.
Very interesting video -- and product merger. Hardened Power Systems makes a lot of really cool and well built, heavy duty stuff. I bought their BatPak and BatPak Solar battery topper several years ago and have had my eye on these Recon units for quite a while. Obviously Midland realized it was to their advantage to partner with them. A good decision in my opinion. Thanks for the video.
HPS, that was the name I was trying to remember. As soon as I saw this unit their products came to mind. My guess would be that this was designed by them or at a minimum, inspired by their units.
It is certainly a nice looking and we'll designed unit. I did something similar with a CB Radio years ago. I like it. I think I'll go outside and see if there's anything left on my money tree!
I was building these ammo can radios about 8 years ago. Although they didn't have nice ingraved face plates. I sold a few. With current events, these should do well.
Pretty Neat!! Make me think of my Army Day’s, I have to decide if I really want to build it. Really leaning on buying it. But I truly LIKE THE SET UP!! Nice!
Very cool set ups. Thanks for the rundown man.
love your sense of humor, man - been watching for a while. good content
This is cool! And at least you know it'll work and not explode when you first turn it on!
At first I thought, wait, it's not April fools day is it? He's just showing us some ammo cans. I'll wait for the punch line. Then you opened one and suddenly I understood. Thank Xenu .
i Have the 115 but it's back in the original packaging because I bought the KG-1000G. Excellent radio! This product looks like a better build than the radio for which it's made. I'm very impressed and my opinion has more WEIGHTS because I'm a "Happy Ham" and have been so for 500 years, Haha.
Nice Setup, appreciate the demo's
I have to admit I thought Randy was off his rocker, or pulling a funny when he said the price of the cases ($20 for a small ammo case at harbor freight ) but when he opend it up I was impressed! it would be great for disasters. I'd store the little antenna inside an maybe a car GMRS magnet antenna on the case it's self. Cool!
These look very good, closer to art than a proper radio.
Hah, I saw the announcement for these and I thought they’re pretty cool. Then I realized some of my ham radios will fit in those too!
I like the look. thanks for the demo. I hit the like and following. Happy New Year.
2 mins in the cost kinda puzzled me, but then you popped the lid and it all made sense. Both of those are slick, thoughtful, purpose driven(the magnetic feet were a subtle surprise) like IT rack mount level, set of hardware, meant to fit in a potentially beat up ammo can. Awesome video
I built one out of one of those old school grocery bags. They make a popping sound when you open them. Total gangsta.
Pretty neat! Looks really well made, but there's no way I'd pay that much for one though.
I have the Bigger one
Works GREAT. It is heavy, but we dont go hiking with it. Great Video. "Some People" may explain how to go hiking with these. and carry in there back pack.
how do you like it? Im late the game but considering getting one soon.
Very cool- well thought out- I like it.
Man those are awesome! Very cool idea!
Those are nice units. Just when I think that I'm done buying radio stuff, you go and show me this. Thanks.
Great review, thanks. Those look really fun.
That is really a slick looking product.
Love your background pic! Randy knows the deal!
That is pretty a cool set up.
Ham's have done similar things for years, it's a great way to build an emergency communication package.
I just love your videos!
I saw Midland's announcement and eagerly awaited your video. Sad Hams aren't real preppers so a few happy hams might buy it too. -Dave Happy ham and Happy GMRS user.
Those are very neat radios!!!
This looks nice, and even if I built one myself I'm sure it wont look at nice as these prebuilt ones since I tend to rush and get frustrated. Can I build one, perhaps but this seems better since it's ready to go. This would make a nice give away!
looks neat. I like them
The smaller ammo can will also fit into the old Army radio harness which was used with the prc 77 radio and would make it into a high power backpack radio.
That's cool! Seems like it would be a bit hot inside the box with the big one even with a fan.
We have never had problems with heat in the Recon... I honestly do not know if that is because the fan is available to cool the rig, or if the fan is not actually needed. Lots of different use scenarios, and temps can get hot, but again, we have never heard of overheating.
Hi that is awesome use of ammo can
I purchased my Ammo can from Hardened Power before Midland came out with their version. Mine came with an AGM type battery. I will replace it with a lipo. Your video gives me a clue on what battery to buy. Thanks.
These look exactly like a product made by a TN company named Hardened Power Systems. I just looked on their website and they are selling the mtx 500 unit…..for those saying they wish this existed for other radios, it does! It’s currently sold out but they sell a universal unit that has a few inches of open space that allows you to mount whatever radio you want.
I found out about this company from watching tinhatranch UA-cam videos a few years ago. He used to make a lot of prepping type videos. Many were very good. His channel has a pretty solid review of a similar unit. These things are well built! He also made a video or maybe 2 of him building something comparable though obviously not as refined. I wish I wasn’t too cheap poor to buy these things a few years ago, they used to be a few hundred dollars cheaper.
Along with the frequency information, printed on the faceplate is "Manufactured in the U.S.A. by Hardened Power Systems" so there's a very good reason why they look exactly like the products made by HPS.
I love your content. Keep up the great work! Love eating that sad HAM.
Thanks for not begging viewers to subscribe or instructing me/us/them on how to ring the bell notification!
Great video
These units are nicely designed, with decent attention to detail. They are a bit pricey, but if someone doesn't want to dink with all the parts this may be a good value. An appropriate J-pole antenna would be a good addition to either unit.
Really I could build one maybe a little cheaper (and probably more crudely) but that is slick and looks well built. I would buy it over making it myself if I needed one. All the individual components add up cost fast. I say this after making a battery operated sdr trunk tracking computer in a pelican style case. Spent much more than just buying a p25 scanner and put many hours into perfecting it. It was worth it in the end I learned a bunch so I don't regret it, but easily cost twice what buying a decent digital trunk tracking scanner would have.
Beautiful it is in functions and looks
Great vid! Unfortunately, both have been sold out for some time. Hopefully, they're building more. I have the MXT-575. Was told that the 575 could be used in the 500 can by swapping out the power cord (available on Amazon ~ $20).
Not going to lie, Those are pretty badass.
Thanks for the review.
This is SO cool. Wish we could get that here in the Netherlands..
While the inital price tag seems high! Its worth it! I have spent 2 years in designing an Ammo Can, Go Box. And came up with a similar design. Not to mention piece mealing parts together. Plus, I cant make a lazer etched face plate! So, for the time, design effort, and excellent build quality.... you really cant beat it... for GMRS!
But, I am to invested and want to finish my own build, for my 🐷 radio!
Very nice setup. bit costly but worth it if you aren’t the type that wants to build your own stuff. I am ham and gmrs licensed, I have one of these for my ham radio, I bought it because it was just easier that way. haven’t got a portable gmrs box but i might soon after watching this.
Damn, out of stock.
Thank you, Randy. Your UA-cams are always interesting, fun and informative with useful infodatatalkulars. You save me lots of mind-numbing comparison shopping, which I do not enjoy.
Thank YOU!
Pretty cool! It would be a nice option of Midland to offer interchangeable Lid plates for other radios that would fit inside it. I probably wouldn't buy one of these and try to make my own one day, but for those that have the cash they don't seem like a bad option.
These are made by Hardened Power System. They have a model that would allow you to use pretty much any mobile radio you want
They are very well done. Next..... repeater in a box!
Surprise! At first I thought it was April 1st. I've got quite a few of those cans that need filling.
LOL. I thought I was in an April Fools time warp - - several hundred dollars for an ammo can. Then slooowly the info came out. Ya got me.
Beautiful.
A nation in distress, no doubt..
Been seeing it flown like that a lot lately.
Great idea for bug out location base radios after the crap has hit the fan
I thought those looked like Hardened Power kits. They do awesome work and have versions that work with some of the ham rigs also. Good to see Midland partnered with them to broaden Hardened's visibility. WRDN460
I own many Hardened power products.. Quality Quality Quality. Take that to the bank..
Dude, I love your sarcasm
I've got a jackery and it's a great bang for the buck
Exelente estación portable!!
These are built by Harden Power Systems and they are very well made in Tennessee. My friend has one and its impressive when used.
Pretty cool Randy, I built my own base station cabinet for the MXT 400 for my house with homemade antenna on a 50 ft tower Rohn 29. I've been thinking about building a Ammo can unit to use in my small camper. Thx
$500 for a battery is high as eagle ass in my book.
2 very cool products !
Actually have one for the mxt115 had it for about 2yrs ago from another company.. These are awesome works awesome I luv mine....
Hell yea you got me with the 762
Very interesting stuff.
Randy, I just found your channel and absolutely love your work. I've been around those sad hams, I call them Karen Hams, and yes they are obnoxious and annoying with their never ending and mostly not asked for blah blah blah.
You my good man are a refreshing change in the youtube comms community,
Thank you sir...
Now go forth and carry on irritating the Karens.
Before I watched the video I was figuring it would be an SLA battery. Was going to suggest swapping for a lifepo4. I guess they already thought of that. Totally worth the extra cost over a sealed lead acid battery in my opinion.
That's kinda mind blowing. That a company would create what looks like a hacker project as a professional product. Pretty cool. Quite unexpected.
Harden power great job
I need this!
Very cool. So since you have the MXPW500.....can you fit a Wouxsun KG-1000G in it? Its a little bit bigger than the MXT500.
This is a good start on a contingency communications box. Happy Ham N6JAI
A possible additional advantage to this, would be protection from EMP. While we will never know for certain what is truly protected from EMP unless and until we experience an actual EMP event, this looks to be as good a prospect for protecting gear from EMP (while the case is closed) as any!
Similar to placing all your "back-up commo gear" in a steel trash can? I agree'
@@charleswade2716You have Coma gear? 😴 Then Back Up Coma gear? 😴😴
LOL 😂😂😂 Just Kiddin!
Interested in this system but would like to see what other options for radios I could use in the space provided. I’d love to run a Motorola XTL5000 but I believe it is too long. Do you have a suggestion for a UHF 50 watt mobile that will fit but is also programmable beyond just GMRS channels?
Randy, would this product also accommodate other GMS radios like the KG 1000 ?
Could you imagine the excitement if you really NEEDED a can of 5.56 and the ammo bunny dropped off a canned radio by accident? Lol
I think it’s a really cool idea though!
I think these are a great idea, especially with the solar charging kit. After watching a number of your other reviews I have to ask you a question. Your reviews of the Midland radios have been positive but you noted they are simpler to operate with less options. You held up the Woxoun KG-1000G as a better radio if only because of the other options and easy of programming side tones for the various channels.As someone brand new to GMRS, am I really going to miss the options that Midland’s competitors bring or would this be perfectly acceptable for SHTF comms? Since these seem tailor made for Midland Radios and I really like to capability these seem to have, I don’t want to have buyers remorse down the road. I simply don’t know what I don’t know so I ask this question.
Back in my day we had to mine the iron ore and forge our own ammo cans and then find our own small Chinese children to put our radios together.
All jokes aside. Another great review as always, keep up the great videos
Those are very impressive. You mentioned the big one has a fan and small one does not. Did you notice a buildup of heat in either?
I made a go box for 2 ham radios (and HF rig and VHF/UHF rig), but not nearly as feature-rich as these. I really like the look of these.
Great review!
Been using mine with the 50W radio for over 2 months and I have never noticed any heat buildup or issues, and I never run the fan.
I've only used the smaller one for testing, but i know it generates less heat so my guess is that heat is a non-issue as well, but thats just a guess.
Very cool!
Looks like midland took some inspiration from the tin hat ranch channel. I have been wanting to build one ever since I saw his video years ago.
I like this video
Is the ammo cans basically a Faraday cage while closed and locked?
Caught the flag in the back. I feel you, brother.
Looks like Midland finally did a deal with Hardened Power Systems. Many other options available for different radios.
Does the solar panel come with the necessary cables to attach it to the ammo can to charge it?