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Astron SS-30AP Regulated Radio Power Supply
Indoor AC power for a Midland MXT500 home base
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Midland MXT500 Home / Vehicle GMRS Radio
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Selected by Cook CuratedPractical uses and tradeoffs, with a clear place to buy.
Why it earned a place
50W GMRS; 8 repeater channels; USB-C; 15 shared high-power channels. Includes: Radio, Mounting bracket, Microphone, Magnetic antenna mount and cable, Antenna, Power cord.
Price · USD$439.99
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- Best for
- Licensed family and friend groups building a tested local communication plan
- Material / format
- 50W GMRS · 8 repeater channels · USB-C · 15 shared high-power channels
- Know before buying
- U.S. GMRS authorization required; one family license does not cover unrelated friends. No guaranteed range or emergency-service monitoring. Radio, not a complete home-base kit. Home operation needs a suitable regulated power supply such as the separately sold LPX-14, correct wiring and a suitable antenna installation. Vehicle power and mounting must follow the manual. Supplier availability and delivery are checked again at Cook checkout.
Four matched components · One checkout
Your GMRS home setup.
One each: Midland MXT500 radio, Astron SS-30AP supply, Comet GP-6NC antenna and matching 52-ft coax.
- Midland MXT500 Home / Vehicle GMRS Radio$439.99
Astron SS-30AP Regulated Radio Power Supply$376.99
Comet GP-6NC GMRS Base Antenna$301.99
DX Engineering 400MAX 52-ft GMRS Base Coax$282.99
$1,401.96Four parts at their individual prices · Tax and shipping calculated at checkout · May ship separately
Includes the four equipment components shown. Mast, building attachment, grounding/lightning protection and weather sealing are separate. Measure your cable route. The supply requires AC power; battery backup is extra. GMRS license and setup checklist →
Build a useful kit
Recommended to go with it.
Regulated 13.8V indoor supply; connect the radio’s included fused lead to rear terminals with correct polarity.
GMRS outdoor base antenna; needs a suitable mast, grounding and matched coax.
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Comet GP-6NC GMRS Base Antenna
An outdoor antenna for a licensed GMRS home station
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52-ft low-loss N-male to PL-259 coax joins this Comet antenna to the Midland radio. Measure your route.
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DX Engineering 400MAX 52-ft GMRS Base Coax
Connecting the Comet GP-6NC to a Midland MXT500
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GMRS handhelds for authorized group members.
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Midland GXT3000 GMRS Handheld Pair
Two repeater-capable handhelds for a licensed group
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Selection notes
A 50-watt radio for a vehicle or a properly powered home base.
Compare the intended use, care and limitations above with the work you need this object to do.
Knowledge before equipment
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