Kamperdog Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 So I’m new to the GMRS world and I have just got 2 radios A Midland MXT275 mobile. And a BTech GMRSV-1. I like the Midland mobile, and I all I’d like to do with that is find a better no-drill antenna that isn’t 5ft tall. Any ideas? The BTech is giving me a headache and I think I’ll sell it off. For starters, I didn’t realize it was only 2 watt max until after I got it. All the repeaters in my area are too far to use it.... So I’d like to find a solid handheld with max power and repeater capable. So any suggestion for that would be great. Thanks for letting my join. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayoverthere Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 Is mag mount an option? 1/4 wave for gmrs are only around 6 inches tall, maybe another inch with mount. There are other options around 12 inches...found this 5/8 wave linked off the listing I bought mine from, just over 12"...https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IDTJ2EA/ref=dp_cerb_1 Even the 5/8 over 5/8 browning I have is maybe just over 3 feet at most. On handhelds, the gmrs specific market is kind of sparse, I don't know of much above 5 watts that's gmrs specific. Part 90 stuff might (I'll leave that to those with experience in That area). Even in uncertified stuff (baofeng and the like) there isn't much above 5 watts, and those aren't actually legal for use in gmrs spectrum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berkinet Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 If you can’t hit the repeater with 2 watts it is very unlikely you will do any better with 5 watts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamperdog Posted June 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 If you can’t hit the repeater with 2 watts it is very unlikely you will do s as my better with 5 watts.Argh. Dang it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamperdog Posted June 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 Is mag mount an option? 1/4 wave for gmrs are only around 6 inches tall, maybe another inch with mount. There are other options around 12 inches...found this 5/8 wave linked off the listing I bought mine from, just over 12"...https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IDTJ2EA/ref=dp_cerb_1 Even the 5/8 over 5/8 browning I have is maybe just over 3 feet at most. On handhelds, the gmrs specific market is kind of sparse, I don't know of much above 5 watts that's gmrs specific. Part 90 stuff might (I'll leave that to those with experience in That area). Even in uncertified stuff (baofeng and the like) there isn't much above 5 watts, and those aren't actually legal for use in gmrs spectrum. Yes, I ONLY want a magnet mount. NO drilling! Thanks. wayoverthere 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayoverthere Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 Depending on the vehicle, there are nmo clamp mounts (for roof racks or mirrors), or lip mounts for the edge of the hood/trunk that could give you more no-drill options. I haven't used the 5/8 I linked above, but the reviews are good...all it needs is a nmo magnet mount, and you're in business (one mag option here https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B077HSPBBH/ref=psdcmw_764460_t3_B077HWTJTL) (Lip mount: https://www.amazon.com/Browning-1246-B-Antenna-PL-259-connector/dp/B00NP7D1BA/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=lip+mount&qid=1591469122&sr=8-4 ) dxengineering.com has a lot of stuff too, and likely generally better quality options than Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamperdog Posted June 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 So I ordered a MXTA12 antenna mag mount and the MXTA26 antenna for my MXT275. Hope I see a noticeable boost in performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lscott Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 So I ordered a MXTA12 antenna mag mount and the MXTA26 antenna for my MXT275. Hope I see a noticeable boost in performance.If you want something smaller and likely cheaper look at this one. This one is a bit over 6 inches tall. https://www.pctel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Product-Datasheet-25.pdf Check out the model PCTCN4347. This is pre-cut, tuned, so you don't need to do anything. A generic one where you have to cut the whip to tune it is here. https://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/pctel-maxrad-pctcnmft-5913 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamperdog Posted June 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 Well, the other one is already on the way lol so I’ll try it out first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidphc Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 Yes, I ONLY want a magnet mount. NO drilling! Thanks.I loved my Nagoya UT72. Thought it was the bomb. Drilled a hole and put in a Larsen 2/70sh and now I had to add squelch. The antenna changed how much it was receiving. Now weak signals that I never heard before are trying to open the radio. Will never go back to a mag mount, well at least for my trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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