HAM and GMRS Radio Installs in 4th gen Tacoma -- Post Your Setups

[hogshooter]

finally got all the pieces to install my Midland MXT575. I ended up putting it under the passenger seat, and running power through the passenger firewall as @Romer suggested. I routed the antenna to the back seat, so I can store it under the seat when not in use. Eventually I'll get a permanent mount for it. I used an RJ45 block I got off of eBay. It matches the rest of the switches in the center console very well.

I eventually want to get the Midland MXTA25 Ghost Antenna and permanently mount it somewhere, but I'll do that later.

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[AltarBoy]

Im ready to get a Midland radio but there's so many models which is the recommended model for our use?

 

[Romer]

Im ready to get a Midland radio but there's so many models which is the recommended model for our use?

I have a HAM Radio and that works great for long distance communications. The MXT275 is 15 Watts and will work 10-15 miles line of sight and a couple of miles on the trail. I like it because it is small and easy to hide some place for an easy install. All the controls and speaker are in the mic.

I did update the last peice of my install with the Bulletpoint graab bar mount, extension and mic holder. They are a 20mm ball system vs the normal 1" from RAM Mount. The mount seems to be made to go above the material wrap. I thought that would be too high to the HVAC controls. It probably would have worked fine there looking at the photo. I put it as far down the bar as it would go. Longer screws would have been a great option if you wanted it lower.

 

[Pappy]

[QUOTE="Romer, post: 166622, member: 3972"

The mount seems to be made to go above the material wrap.
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Interesting. I mounted mine with the ball to the passenger side. I seem to recall mine came with two sets of screws.

 

[Romer]

[QUOTE="Romer, post: 166622, member: 3972"

The mount seems to be made to go above the material wrap.

Interesting. I mounted mine with the ball to the passenger side. I seem to recall mine came with two sets of screws.
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Must have been missing from mine, or they fell out someplace when I opened the package. I am good with how it is.

 

[AltarBoy]

I have a HAM Radio and that works great for long distance communications. The MXT275 is 15 Watts and will work 10-15 miles line of sight and a couple of miles on the trail. I like it because it is small and easy to hide some place for an easy install. All the controls and speaker are in the mic.

I did update the last peice of my install with the Bulletpoint graab bar mount, extension and mic holder. They are a 20mm ball system vs the normal 1" from RAM Mount. The mount seems to be made to go above the material wrap. I thought that would be too high to the HVAC controls. It probably would have worked fine there looking at the photo. I put it as far down the bar as it would go. Longer screws would have been a great option if you wanted it lower.

Is that with the little nub antenna? Would the extended range antenna work with that

 

[Romer]

Is that with the little nub antenna? Would the extended range antenna work with that

I have the Ghost antenna which works very well. It does best when both vehicles have mobile units. Otherwise, you are limited by the hand helds capability. I have two of those as well when I get out of the truck. There are probably some youtube that could tell you the difference in units and antennas. I have the same Radio and antenna in both my veehicles and in my daughters Land Cruisers.

 

[Victory 4x4]

The Ghost antenna has been great for all our Midland installs.

 

[hogshooter]

The Ghost antenna has been great for all our Midland installs.

Where/how are y'all mounting the antenna?

 

[Victory 4x4]

Where/how are y'all mounting the antenna?

Either on our ditch light mounts, or I've also mounted them on the roof rack.
https://www.victory4x4.com/product/VTDLM-4G.html

 

[Romer]

Either on our ditch light mounts, or I've also mounted them on the roof rack.
https://www.victory4x4.com/product/VTDLM-4G.html

also Ditch mounts

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