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[Extreme]

If I'm correct, 7 x 7" is minimum for 1/4 wave ground plane.  I had the 8 x 8 x 1/4" aluminum plate laying around from another project so just primer/painted it.  Also, the fiberglass top will not deter RF propagation and unless I run a branch along the top nothing should hit the antenna.

[DanW]

11 hours ago, bobthetj03 said:

Noticed you ran the coax into the cowl. Where did you route it from there to get it inside the dash? 

through the door opening.  Not ideal.  But with a manual transmission on the JL, I don't have the hole in the firewall to come through.  The auto transmissions do.  

I'll try and get a pic sometime of it.  I'm going out of town for 10 days, so it may be a bit.

[austinpa]

On 10/24/2021 at 11:52 AM, serrasalmus said:

this is how i did the install on my 07 jkur. i installed the base under the factory infinity amp and remote mounted the head above the mirror, im using the  5\8 over 5\8 shorty. 

Could you share details how you installed the faceplate? I’m trying to do the same thing in my JK!

[Mikeam]

On 12/16/2021 at 9:41 AM, Extreme said:

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Now I like that idea!

[Extreme]

On 3/6/2022 at 3:31 PM, Mikeam said:

Now I like that idea!

If the auto carwash is a concern they make a cap to install after unscrewing antenna base.

[austinpa]

On 3/12/2021 at 4:11 PM, Mikeam said:

Let's see if the link works.

 

http://mikesdigitalsolutions.com/blog/?page_id=1083

 

2011 JK New Wouxun KG 1000G and a 3db antenna

Could you share some more pictures of how you installed you’re remote faceplate above the rear view ?

[Mikeam]

15 hours ago, austinpa said:

Could you share some more pictures of how you installed you’re remote faceplate above the rear view ?

Sorry that is the entire radio not the faceplate.

[marcspaz]

15 hours ago, austinpa said:

Could you share some more pictures of how you installed you’re remote faceplate above the rear view ?

 

 

I bought a WayALife CB Bar.  I have a 2020 Gladiator, but they make them for previous models also.

 

Here is the part I used... just search their site if you have something other than a JL/JT.

https://www.wayalife.com/store/proddetail.php?prod=PARTS-CB-BAR

 

 

A few pictures of my Ham gear...  The GMRS radio goes in the same location when I go wheeling.

 

 

[Mikeam]

Marc nice clean installations. going to save the link for a friend Thanks, Mike

[marcspaz]

21 minutes ago, Mikeam said:

Marc nice clean installations. going to save the link for a friend Thanks, Mike

Thanks for the kudos!

[WRPT357]

2012 JKU with a Cobra 75WXST and Firestick on the rear, a Midland MXT500 mounted on a Proclips mount (removable) and a 6db Midland antenna mounted on a iJDMTOY side mount (Amazon).   Reaches out and touches someone roughly 78 miles through a repeater (Granite Falls to Tacoma).

[marcspaz]

That Proclips mount looks pretty neat!

[bobthetj03]

Had reservations about mounting the antenna there, but seems to be working fine. Swapped out the GMRS unit for a dual band. I like the small footprint. Not much room in a TJ. 

[Mikeam]

Nice your right about the room in any Jeep!

[WROM583]

I have the Wouxun KG-805G handheld for use when driving offroad in my JL. Mostly go out solo and wanted something for safety. I've found 3 repeaters locally and I think I have them programmed correctly but not sure. 

Any tips for newbie??

[SteveShannon]

13 minutes ago, WROM583 said:

I have the Wouxun KG-805G handheld for use when driving offroad in my JL. Mostly go out solo and wanted something for safety. I've found 3 repeaters locally and I think I have them programmed correctly but not sure. 

Any tips for newbie??

Send a test message asking for someone to reply:

”This is WROM583 Checking repeater settings. Please reply.”

If someone replies or if you hear an automated identification from the repeater you got it right. 

[gortex2]

19 hours ago, WROM583 said:

I have the Wouxun KG-805G handheld for use when driving offroad in my JL. Mostly go out solo and wanted something for safety. I've found 3 repeaters locally and I think I have them programmed correctly but not sure. 

Any tips for newbie??

Sorry to sound negative but if your doing solo wheeling and out of cellular range there is no way you should rely on the GMRS repeaters unless you know and use them often. Buy a spot or an Inreach to be safe. GMRS is not for hailing emergencies for the most part. While I know of places than monitor certain channels I'd be careful thinking thats your safety net. 

[Mikeam]

Good advice

[H8SPVMT]

On 4/7/2022 at 10:48 AM, WROM583 said:

I have the Wouxun KG-805G handheld for use when driving offroad in my JL. Mostly go out solo and wanted something for safety. I've found 3 repeaters locally and I think I have them programmed correctly but not sure. 

Any tips for newbie??

Why do you think you have them programed correctly?

Have you actually made contact with the repeaters and if so, what is your indication(s) that you have opened the repeater?

Did you contact the repeater operator thru a conversation on the repeater, email or text messages?

How do you know for certain the repeaters are online and operating?

I'm not banging you here, I wheel a lot too by myself and even did the Trans American Trail by myself.    An Inreach or Spot with some helicopter/medivac insurance would be a good investment.

[WRQD216]

this is how I did it…

http://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/midland-mxt275-micro-mobile-gmrs-stealth-install.57672/

 

cheers!

WRQD216

 

[Drumbic]

Update to my ZJ install.   Out with the MXT115 in with the XTS

 

 

[axorlov]

Nice! Motorola and Torque on a big screen.

[Drumbic]

7 minutes ago, axorlov said:

Nice! Motorola and Torque on a big screen.

Love that tablet since is has off line GPS!  Paired with GaiaGPS and Trailsoffroad = WIN!