Midland MicroMobile 15w GMRS Install

[jdubya421]

Can someone who knows comment on the power and ground in the footwell? I figured this was only with the aux wiring which I do not have. My CB power goes through the grommet in the firewall straight to the battery. About to wire up my GMRS radio and was wondering about an easier way.

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[apettit7]

Can someone who knows comment on the power and ground in the footwell? I figured this was only with the aux wiring which I do not have. My CB power goes through the grommet in the firewall straight to the battery. About to wire up my GMRS radio and was wondering about an easier way.

This easily plugs into the existing 12V power source behind the center console. Installation took me less than 10 minutes. https://www.quadratec.com/p/quadratec/12-volt-power-adapter-jeep-wrangler-jl

 

[jdubya421]

This easily plugs into the existing 12V power source behind the center console. Installation took me less than 10 minutes. https://www.quadratec.com/p/quadratec/12-volt-power-adapter-jeep-wrangler-jl

Hmm...its free to just run some wire through the fire wall and way less work. Unless there's something I can tap off right in the foot well the firewall seems like the best option. I appreciate the link.

 

[apettit7]

Hmm...its free to just run some wire through the fire wall and way less work. Unless there's something I can tap off right in the foot well the firewall seems like the best option. I appreciate the link.

I also have a manual 6spd and wiring my rock sliders through the firewall was a pain for me.

 

[jdubya421]

I also have a manual 6spd and wiring my rock sliders through the firewall was a pain for me.

It was a pain, yeah, but since I already have a hole hopefully it isnt awful this time.

 

[apettit7]

It was a pain, yeah, but since I already have a hole hopefully it isnt awful this time.

I have aux switches, some are already in use, and will move sliders to aux. I'm going to reroute my GMRS through the firewall so I can free up the power port for the front camera, and remove the CB wiring from firewall. A coworker damaged that thick wiring going through the passenger firewall being careless. I wish Jeep would have provided a firewall access port for running wires on 6 speeds

 

[Suffolklou]

Can someone who knows comment on the power and ground in the footwell? I figured this was only with the aux wiring which I do not have. My CB power goes through the grommet in the firewall straight to the battery. About to wire up my GMRS radio and was wondering about an easier way.

You are correct, the wires in the passenger footwell are only there if you have the aux switches.

 

[Glen722]

I really like this radio. I have the radio mounted under the passenger seat, and ran power under the center console into the dash and used Quadratec's power adapter https://www.quadratec.com/p/quadratec/12-volt-power-adapter-jeep-wrangler-jl and the mic is mounted using a Mag Mount.

I like your mic location. What is the name brand of the Mag Mount? Is it Magnetic Mic? How is it mounted to the dash? Is it screwed with self-taping screws or through-bolted? Thanks!

 

[TheJanitor6203]

I like your mic location. What is the name brand of the Mag Mount? Is it Magnetic Mic? How is it mounted to the dash? Is it screwed with self-taping screws or through-bolted? Thanks!

It’s a steelie mount from Amazon and it’s adhesive.

Nite Ize Original Steelie Dash Mount Kit - Magnetic Car Dash Mount for Smartphones (Packaging may vary) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BAQKRHY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_IFi7FbT1E9BGB

 

[Glen722]

It’s a steelie mount from Amazon and it’s adhesive.

Nite Ize Original Steelie Dash Mount Kit - Magnetic Car Dash Mount for Smartphones (Packaging may vary) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BAQKRHY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_IFi7FbT1E9BGB

Thanks for the info.

 

[Hound Dog]

When installing the antenna for you need to tune it like CB? I know many will just stick a antenna on a mount for CB and wonder why they can barely talk to another a block away but an SWR meter and trimming the wire go a long way. Is GMRS the same?

 

[neil]

When installing the antenna for you need to tune it like CB? I know many will just stick a antenna on a mount for CB and wonder why they can barely talk to another a block away but an SWR meter and trimming the wire go a long way. Is GMRS the same?

It's not nearly as picky if your using an out of the box antenna.

Placement on our jeeps is a sacrifice. I put mine in the rear, I know there is some loss, but it's better than clipping it on crap as it gets some protection by the spare and hard top.

 

[MauiSteve]

I mounted my Midland MX275 like others do on he right side of the tunnel. I popped off the little cover that is there, got a longer bolt, made a spacer and bolted the radio bracket right to the tunnel. Worked great. I got a mic mount that fits behind the a/c panel, no new holes Anywhere, I made my antenna mount out of 2” aluminum angle and mounted it behind the driver side cowl in front of the A pillar. I routed my antenna wire around the front back to the passenger door and through into the radio. It’s powered off Aux 1. I used the extra ground under the kick panel on the passenger side. The trim was a bit difficult to get off not knowing how it attaches. I still need to check SWR.

 

[apettit7]

Thanks for the info.

Hi Glen
I am using a Magentic Mount, not the steelie mount. It uses two screws. It is a VERY strong magnet mount, my mic doesnt move at all

https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Mic...9Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

 

[Bob Rae]

Hey all, I took a few different turns on my install. For starters, I decided to use the hinge reinforcement mount using a NMO mount and using a No Ground Plane antenna. I decided to do this since there are so few ground plane surfaces on the Jeep. This seemed like a good call. The Hinge Mount makes a very clean install.

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