[BTECH]

Great, thanks.  Now I bought one too! 

[Jeeps & Radios]

Not sure how much I can actually add to this thread, but here's my set up.  '21 JLUSS, Midland MXT115, EAG (Amazon) antenna mount, and Midland 3db Gain Ghost antenna (not pictured).  Since I have a 6 speed manual, I couldn't use the grommet next to the master cylinder to run the cable - I folded down the windshield, ran the coax under the windshield frame, under the drivers side dash speaker, down under the dash to just under the steering wheel, and then to the radio mounted on the driver's side of the console.  Pain in the butt to run.  Tapped the cigarette lighter for power.

 

 

[MXT115]

I don't use my radio all that much, but for my needs the MXT115 works well enough.  Is it perfect?  Yeah right, far from it.  I picked up a brand new one, unopened for $40.  Can't beat that w/ a stick (well, I guess you could if you had a stick...).  I really only use it to keep in touch w/ my buddies and family when we're wheeling together.  It works great for that.  And I do like the size and mounting bracket.  Wish others would make a similar bracket.

[theres alot to learn about these!]

17 hours ago, gortex2 said:

The MTX115 and MTX275 is ideal for your off road adventures. People get worked around the axles on 50 watts. The mobile is easier to use and drive and talking to the jeep behind you 5 watts is fine. 

 

17 hours ago, marcspaz said:

I agree... 50 watts is not needed.  If you had not made a purchase yet and it fell into the "nice to have" category, that would be fine, but there is very little range difference between 15-20 watts and 50 watts.  You probably wouldn't notice in the hills and mountainous areas. 

People who benefit from the additional power will be those who are out in open areas (water, desert, flat country/farm lands).  Especially if they are using a large tower or have an elevation advantage and are trying to communicate with a party with a similar setup.

 

As mentioned by @gortex2 if you are wheeling with people who are using handhelds, it won't matter anyway.

 

Thanks to you both!  Appreciate the feedback.

[theres alot to learn about these!]

Well, I guess I did it backwards!  I got my license, bought a couple of handhelds, and then bought a Midland MXT115 for my Jeep.  For my needs I didn't feel like I needed 40 or 50 watts, as I'll mostly use it when wheeling.  Lots to learn here though!

[Newbie from OH-IO]

Greetings all.  Just got my GMRS license, purchased a Midland MXT115 for my Jeep and a couple of Retevis RB27 handhelds.  My daughter and I used the handhelds the other day for the first time while we were out off-roading.  I do have a lot to learn regarding the whole GMRS/ham radio thing though, so I'm hoping to learn a lot here.