hughesjasonk
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I am looking at installing a GMRS radio. Specifically a Midland MXT575. I am wondering if anyone would be willing to share pictures of their install so I can get some ideas?
Do you have photos of your install?That looks like a pretty small package. Probably would fit under the drivers seat, even with ANC.
I still run my Uniden PC55 hooked to a 4 foot Fire-stick antenna when going down to Florida.CB thats a great idea but I thought CB went away? I still have an old Cobra with all the controls in the mic. (dont know the model) but it would need an antennae
I still run my Uniden PC55 hooked to a 4 foot Fire-stick antenna when going down to Florida.
It is quiet most of the time but there are still some truckers using them, GMRS is even quieter.
I pulled the center console and installed an MXT575 underneath the UConnect screen securing it with zip ties. I ran a rj45 bulkhead connector through one of the trim panels on the passenger side and mounted the mic on a proclips vent mount.I am looking at installing a GMRS radio. Specifically a Midland MXT575. I am wondering if anyone would be willing to share pictures of their install so I can get some ideas?
Hmm- do you happen to have a picture? That sounds slick!I pulled the center console and installed an MXT575 underneath the UConnect screen securing it with zip ties. I ran a rj45 bulkhead connector through one of the trim panels on the passenger side and mounted the mic on a proclips vent mount.
My installation. Not a midland but it may help others. TYT-9800 mounted under the seat. Control head over cubby hole.
I have the short dual band nmo antenna and a 20 something inch one that i can switch back and forth between depending on my needs and trails. Don't need a tree branch taking out my antenna. lol
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Agree.Too bad- I think it’d be fun to bring back!
One more question- do you notice any whistling or weird wind noise with that antenna mount when on the freeway?My installation. Not a midland but it may help others. TYT-9800 mounted under the seat. Control head over cubby hole.
I have the short dual band nmo antenna and a 20 something inch one that i can switch back and forth between depending on my needs and trails. Don't need a tree branch taking out my antenna. lol
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No, none so far.One more question- do you notice any whistling or weird wind noise with that antenna mount when on the freeway?
Can you even hear the radio? The speaker is on top of the unit (unless there is also one in the microphone). In that spot I would think that the speaker would be muffled extensively.View attachment 154776
I 3D printed a chassis mount to match the cubby that was there so behind the dash, the radio is mounted to the same bolts that the cubby was (with ventilation obviously). I installed the handmic mount on the front face of the sliding cupholders so you can't see it but it's easily accessible. It's a CB, but they make GMRS and other ham models in the same form factor that fit great. All I had to do was dremel the little ridge at the top and it worked fantastic.