Wkaz
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how is that antenna working out?Now that you’ve had it for a while, can you update the reception? Highway and trail? Thanks
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how is that antenna working out?Now that you’ve had it for a while, can you update the reception? Highway and trail? Thanks
I am also looking at this one . What antenna did you use? Any pictures?I ended up going with JL Fender Mount NMO Antenna Bracket from Topsy Products.
https://topsyproducts.com/products/jl-fender-mount-nmo-antenna-bracket
So far I have been happy with it.
MicroMobile MXTA25 3dB Gain Ghost AntennaI am also looking at this one . What antenna did you use? Any pictures?
Thanks, I like this location, looks like it would also be good for a taller antenna. How well has it been working here? Do you think closer to the front would make any difference?MicroMobile MXTA25 3dB Gain Ghost Antenna
You can catch a glimpse of it here above the fender.
yes, it would work well with a taller antenna as well.Thanks, I like this location, looks like it would also be good for a taller antenna. How well has it been working here? Do you think closer to the front would make any difference?
I have a similar set up that I just installed. I am curious, I checked my MXT275 with a SWR meter and my readings are at 2.8 on channel 1 and 2.5 on channel 22. I emailed Midland and they stated that the MXTA26 antenna would not have to be trimmed and that these readings are too high. They stated my antenna would not work in this setup. Did you use an SWR to check your readings?Here is my GMRS setup.
Happy New Year!
Larry
Do you also have the spare tire in place? You might try taking it off and see if the SWR improves.I have a similar set up that I just installed. I am curious, I checked my MXT275 with a SWR meter and my readings are at 2.8 on channel 1 and 2.5 on channel 22. I emailed Midland and they stated that the MXTA26 antenna would not have to be trimmed and that these readings are too high. They stated my antenna would not work in this setup. Did you use an SWR to check your readings?
Thanks,
Dave
I did take the readings with the spare tire mounted. I can try it later tonight with the spare off.Do you also have the spare tire in place? You might try taking it off and see if the SWR improves.
readings stayed with the spare removed.Do you also have the spare tire in place? You might try taking it off and see if the SWR improves.
Yes. I use two Kraken Offroad antenna mounts, one on each side of the spare tire mount. Link below. Pull the spare tire and they mount up in literally less than 2 minutes. Mounting the antennas and running the cables thru the tailgate door and into passenger compartment will take you a bit longer, obviously. I use only “no ground plane” antennas on these mounts; a 3’ Fiberglass Firestik for the CB on the passenger side and a Diamond Antenna NR73BNMO on the driver’s side for my VHF/UHF radio, which can run GMRS (& Ham). Then both seem to work fine although, keep in mind, every time you open the tailgate the coax will bend. Not a great long-term solution, but I live with it and it continues to work. No issues with the wiper. BTW, they like Mojito! LOLCurious, does anyone have a CB and GMRS antenna mounted to the tailgate?
I run the sameI have a similar set up that I just installed. I am curious, I checked my MXT275 with a SWR meter and my readings are at 2.8 on channel 1 and 2.5 on channel 22. I emailed Midland and they stated that the MXTA26 antenna would not have to be trimmed and that these readings are too high. They stated my antenna would not work in this setup. Did you use an SWR to check your readings?
Thanks,
Dave
My CB is mounted on the tailgate and works well.Curious, does anyone have a CB and GMRS antenna mounted to the tailgate?