Maximize Your Dashboard Space with this Custom Installation of the MicroMobile MXT275

[MidlandUSA]

We caught up with our overlanding friend, Taco Pro Matt, about his custom installation of his new MicroMobile MXT275. He shared his step-by-step instructions for his custom install including a gain antenna and in-dash plug in for the mic.

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[Billoftt]

What is a "UHF switch blank?" That looks like it's just an RJ-45 jack.

 

[prerunner1982]

What is a "UHF switch blank?" That looks like it's just an RJ-45 jack.

Yeah I haven't heard it called that before but the link at the bottom of the article is for the product seller and they call it a UHF/RJ45 Switch blank.
I believe it may be because in Australia their CB radios are UHF with RJ45 jacks so this is a common install technique.

 

[jwhutch]

Don’t have any experience with GMRS. But an amateur radio rig like this would be helpful in my Jeep. It’s tight trying to mount a 2 meter radio in a TJ

 

[MidlandUSA]

Don’t have any experience with GMRS. But an amateur radio rig like this would be helpful in my Jeep. It’s tight trying to mount a 2 meter radio in a TJ

Jim, GMRS is as simple as it comes. There are channels 1-7 and 15-22, simply turn to the channel you want to communicate on and start transmitting. Additionally, the MicroMobiles are compatible with all FRS/GMRS walkie talkies which are pretty much any walkie talkie you would find in a sporting goods store or big box retailer like Walmart. GMRS is the happy medium between CB and HAM. GMRS allows up to 50 watts of power. The MXT275 is a 15 watt radio, pair with the MXTA11 6db antenna and you can get more than enough range for a typical overlanding expedition. The MXT275 is also repeater capable and features NOAA weather alerts.

 

[prerunner1982]

Don’t have any experience with GMRS. But an amateur radio rig like this would be helpful in my Jeep. It’s tight trying to mount a 2 meter radio in a TJ

A dual band with a remote head would make it a little easier.