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Midland MXTA26 by Midland
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Midland MXTA26

Midland

6 dB gain 5/8-wave GMRS whip on an NMO mount for Midland MicroMobile radios.

8.5/10

Midland MXTA26 costs $74.99 in Midland's own US store, checked on October 2, 2026.

Where to buy in

Price in the maker's own store, checked October 2, 2026. Amazon prices change often, so we link without a price.

What you get

A 32-inch stainless steel whip tuned for GMRS at 462 MHz. It uses a standard NMO mount and is rated to 120 watts. Midland lists it for six MXT MicroMobile radios from the MXT105 to the MXT575.

  • 6 dB gain, 5/8-wave whip tuned for GMRS (462 MHz)
  • 32-inch stainless steel whip
  • Standard NMO mount, rated to 120 W
  • Mount not included

Pros and cons of the Midland MXTA26

Pros

  • 6 dB of gain from a 5/8-wave design tuned for 462 MHz.
  • Stainless steel whip rated to 120 watts on a standard NMO mount.
  • Named the top high-gain GMRS antenna pick by nerdtechy.com.

Cons

  • No mount in the box so budget for an NMO mount before it goes on the roof.

Specs

Works with
MXT105, MXT115, MXT275, MXT400, MXT500, MXT575

Why it scores 8.5

8.5/10

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Emergency features

  • Works with common radios or phones
  • Solar or crank charging
  • Capacity listed by the maker

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