Harvest season is undoubtedly one of the busiest times of the year and staying connected can make all the difference. Whether you're coordinating with your crew, managing equipment across multiple fields, or checking in from the shop, having reliable radios for harvest helps keep work moving safely and efficiently.
From long-range in-vehicle GMRS two-way radios to handheld walkie talkies, Midland has dependable, easy-to-use options built to make harvest as seamless as possible.
Why You Need Radios for Harvest
Harvest is often a race against the clock, long days from sun up to sun down. Teams are navigating changing weather and managing multiple crews across the fields. Clear communication is essential. Communication is absolutely essential. Reliable radios for harvest help everyone stay connected, making it easier to coordinate tasks, avoid delays, and respond quickly when things change.
Radios for harvest are also an important tool for improving safety. You could have workers near grain bins, navigating augers, watching for overhead power lines, or hauling equipment down narrow country roads, clear communication can help crews share updates, alert others to potential dangers, and ensure everyone stays safe.
Unlike cell phones, two-way radios provide instant, push-to-talk communication without dialing or waiting for connection. They also don't rely on consistent, strong cell service, which we know can be hard to come by on a rural farm.
When every minute counts, dependable communication helps keep your operation productive from the first load of the morning to the last one at sunset.
Midland's Top Radios for Harvest
Finding the right radios for harvest starts with choosing communication tools that fit the way you work.
Whether you need a powerful MicroMobile®, a high-performance antenna to stretch your range, dependable walkie talkies for your crew, or accessories that complete your setup, Midland has solutions designed to keep your operation connected throughout your entire harvest.
MXT115P PRO 15-Watt MicroMobile GMRS Radio
The MXT115P PRO brings 15 Watts of broadcasting power to your farm vehicles like combines, grain carts, semis, tractors, or pickup trucks. This is triple the power of traditional handheld radios. With this level of power and repeater capability, the MXT115P PRO can keep you in touch across your entire property, ensuring nobody misses a message.
The MXT115P PRO is built to perform on the farm with its IP67 waterproof design- ready for rain, dust, mud, etc. You'll know you can count on the MXT115P PRO for communication in every environment.
With changing conditions common in the field, the MXT115P PRO's NOAA Weather Radio access, users will get alerts straight from the National Weather Service as soon as they're issued. This gives the time needed to call it a day and head inside for safety.
Its DC vehicle adapter and flip-frame bracket are perfect for those who don't want a complicated setup or who don't have a lot of radio experience. You can plug it in and have it installed in minutes.
Also equipped with 8 repeater channels, pre-programmed privacy channels, intercom capability, and PA functionality, the MXT115P PRO is a must-have for harvest season.
MXT500 50-Watt MicroMobile GMRS Two-Way Radio
The MXT500 is the powerhouse of in-vehicle communication.
Boasting 50 Watts of power, the MXT500 is the most powerful GMRS radio allowed under law. This means maximum power to stretch across large pieces of properties like your farm or ranch. Take the power up a notch and expand your radio range with 8 split tone repeater channels.
You can also customize the MXT500 to their liking with up to 128 channels, selectable bandwidth, and pre-programmed privacy channels.
This radio is built for the farm. It has an Ip66 waterproof rating so it operates under the toughest conditions, proving it's heavy duty and can handle whatever you through its way.
Equipped with life-saving alerts from the National Weather Service, the MXT500 will let you know when severe weather rolls in so you can get yourself, team, animals, and equipment to cover when necessary.
If you're looking for a powerful radio and expansive range, this is the best in-vehicle GMRS two-way radio for the farm.
GXT67 GMRS 5-Watt Walkie Talkie - GXT67PRO
If you're moving around the farm, from one vehicle to another, or looking to equip other members of your team with communication, the GXT67 PRO is your handheld powerhouse.
With 5 Watts of power, this is Midland's most powerful walkie talkie. Combined with its repeater capability, you can move seamlessly around the farm while reaching all corners of the farm.
This walkie talkie is built strong. It's heavy-duty with an IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating so even if you get caught in the field when rain starts to fall, your walkie talkie will perform when you need it most.
With up to 4 days of battery life and a 4-hour rapid recharge, the GXT67 is sure to keep your entire crew powered up with reliable communication throughout the entire day on the farm. You won't miss a beat.
With an easy-to-use intuitive menu navigation, anyone on the farm can use it. There's no complicated set up or intimidating radio. It makes communication accessible.
The GXT67 is one of the top radios for harvest.
MXTA26 6 dB High Gain Whip GMRS Antenna
Take your MicroMobile range even further with the MXTA26 6 dB High Gain Whip GMRS Antenna.
This is antenna is built for the farm. With 6 dB, it performs best in wide open places like the farm and ranch. It'll significantly increase your MXT range.
Unlike CB antennas, this one doesn't need to be tuned. Simply connect it to the back of the radio and install it outside your vehicle and it'll dramatically improve your signal. It's such a seamless, easy installation.
SPK100 External Speaker
We know farms get loud and that shouldn't get in the way of your GMRS two-way radio communication. That's why we built the SPK100 External Speaker.
This external speaker is incredibly easy to install with its universal compatibility. It has a standard 3.5 mm audio plug for use with all MXTs and CBs. Simply power it up through the radio.
Its 20 Watts of power means incoming transmissions come to you loud and clear, which is so important during harvest season, both for efficiency and safety.
An IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating ensure the SPK100 stands up to the dirt, rain, dust, or mud that you may encounter on the farm during harvest season, keeping you connected no matter what.
Stay Connected With the Best Radios for Harvest
Harvest doesn't slow down and neither should your communication. Whether you're coordinating combines, hauling grain, or checking in with workers across the farm, the right communication tools help keep your operation moving safely and efficiently.
The best radios for harvest help improve multiple arms of your operation:
- Instant communication with the push of a button
- Dependable coverage in rural areas where cell service may be limited
- Improved coordination between equipment operators, truck drivers, and field crews
- Increased awareness around grain bins, augers, overhead power lines, and other everyday hazards
- Less downtime by quickly communicating changes, maintenance needs, or shifting priorities
- Hands-free communication options that let you stay focused on the task at hand
Whether you're looking for a powerful mobile radio like the MXT115P PRO or MXT500, a dependable handheld like the GXT67 PRO, or accessories like the 6 dB Gain Whip Antenna and SPK100 External Speaker to maximize your setup, Midland has the communication solutions to help keep your crew connected from the first field to the last.
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