GMRS antenna mounting

[Hayseed_JLUR]

I have a CB mounted now but have switched over to handheld GMRS. Want to mount a GMRS set-up in the JL and be lazy by just using the existing antenna cable. Can use my CB cable and a GMRS antenna?

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[MauiSteve]

I have the mx275 with their 6db antenna. I made my own mount using some 2” aluminum angle, 0.062” thick. It slips behind the driver side cowl by the A pillar. Just barely fits but came out nice I think. I left it long for strength and in case I ever want to add an antenna or flag mount.

 

[Greenie]

I have a CB mounted now but have switched over to handheld GMRS. Want to mount a GMRS set-up in the JL and be lazy by just using the existing antenna cable. Can use my CB cable and a GMRS antenna?

Yes you can, but you will need an adapter for the cable to attach to the GMRS antenna.

https://www.boatandrvaccessories.co...AwRd4DULi9Nbl65ln9ftHq1CdeHrUfdBoCTBYQAvD_BwE

 

[Greenie]

Anyone have experience with installing the GMRS antenna with the CoolTech JL CB Bracket as well as the Mopar OEM Tailgate Reinforcement? I cannot get the antenna to clear the reinforcement with the bracket. Tried multiple orientations.

 

[Hayseed_JLUR]

Yes you can, but you will need an adapter for the cable to attach to the GMRS antenna.

https://www.boatandrvaccessories.co...AwRd4DULi9Nbl65ln9ftHq1CdeHrUfdBoCTBYQAvD_BwE

Will that work with this cable? This is the one I am running. https://www.rightchannelradios.com/...e/products/firestik-firering-cb-coax-with-fme

 

[N875ED]

Anyone have experience with installing the GMRS antenna with the CoolTech JL CB Bracket as well as the Mopar OEM Tailgate Reinforcement? I cannot get the antenna to clear the reinforcement with the bracket. Tried multiple orientations.

Who manufactures the antenna mount in the photos above?

 

[Quadjeeper]

Here is my untested setup. Do these antenna's need a ground plane?

 

[Stormin’ Moorman]

Who manufactures the antenna mount in the photos above?

Cool Tech

https://www.cooltechllc.com/21-2018-2019-jeep-wrangler-jl

 

[Quadjeeper]

Cool Tech

https://www.cooltechllc.com/21-2018-2019-jeep-wrangler-jl

I got it off of Amazon. I fabbed the bracket, one that came with was too stiff to bend as I needed. Here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NS1RS7P/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[prerunner1982]

Here is my untested setup. Do these antenna's need a ground plane?

Yes they do need a ground plane. If no ground plane is present then it will use the outer braid of the coax which isn't necessarily a good thing.

 

[JPajot]

I've got mine mounted to the Mopar a-pillar bracket as well. I'm just running the ghost antenna, but I need to shorten my coax since I've got a good 3 feet of extra cable I don't need. For now, though, it works.

Do you have an update on your ghost antenna? Looking to add dual band GMRS radio to vehicle. Trying to avoid adding more large antennas than I already have on it.

 

[Spank]

Do you have an update on your ghost antenna? Looking to add dual band GMRS radio to vehicle. Trying to avoid adding more large antennas than I already have on it.

I haven't had the time to shorten the coax, but it's not an urgent thing since I don't have any upcoming wheeling trips planned and don't use the radio for any other purpose. As it sits now, though, it works just fine and I like the placement of it where it is.

 

[JPajot]

I haven't had the time to shorten the coax, but it's not an urgent thing since I don't have any upcoming wheeling trips planned and don't use the radio for any other purpose. As it sits now, though, it works just fine and I like the placement of it where it is.

Have you at least had an opportunity to see how well it transmits and receives and what kind of range you are getting? Do you have another radio like a HT to compare RX/TX? Just interested in knowing your field experience with your current setup. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

 

[JimLee]

I operate on HAM, FRS, GMRS, CB, and Public-Safety bands

Wow, "Lt. Uhura open a hailing frequency.". Nice comms setup.

 

[DrPerez007]

Wow, "Lt. Uhura open a hailing frequency.". Nice comms setup.

One of my jobs over the past few years was an interim county director of emergency services with oversight responsibilities for emergency communications and emergency management. We ran everything, particularly in our mobile communications response vehicle.