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I have a Midland MTX575 with a couple antennas for mobile use. I also have a Retevis RA87 (40 watt) that I purchased direct from Retevis as a portable base (price included the radio, power supply and metal box with handle. This gives me the flexibility that I need to have a radio at home as well as one I can take on camping trips with family. You might need to find what works best for you after some experimenting. I will say that I am running Ailunce HA1g handhelds and I would highly recommend them with the extra range antenna, great range with our repeaters in the area and very easy to program and use.

Double post.

This is what I am setting up as I want a base in the house, but also when out camping, How do you use the mag mount antenna at home? So you just put up by a window inside? Or do mount it outside and run the cable through the wall? I am leaning towards mounting the antenna near a window in the house so it will be easy to remove when I want a portable base. I am also close enough to a good repeater that I can communicate with a handheld, so I am not overly concerned with max range.

I have a Midland MTX575 that I need to install in my truck, I live in Minnesota and the winters are brutal, I was going to mount the radio in the center console, but starting to wonder of I should do an under the seat mount instead as the console stays very cold.