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cruiserdan said:
The 115 seems more like my vintage 2-way days. I've had a CB radio with mic controls and It was not at all reliable. Coincidentally it too was a Midland. I went through 2 mics before I pitched it into the bushes off to the side of the carport :slap:

I'm torn about power. To get to 50 watts increases the cost dramatically. As a retired dude, I need to consider that. On the other hand, I feel the need for speed :steer:
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50 watts is really nice 😉
 
5 watts?
Might as well use a hand-held. :meh:

I want to be able to weld with it:rofl:
 
cruiserdan said:
The 115 seems more like my vintage 2-way days. I've had a CB radio with mic controls and It was not at all reliable. Coincidentally it too was a Midland. I went through 2 mics before I pitched it into the bushes off to the side of the carport :slap:

I'm torn about power. To get to 50 watts increases the cost dramatically. As a retired dude, I need to consider that. On the other hand, I feel the need for speed :steer:
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Hmmm...what else has been pitched into your bushes? Could be a treasure trove in there from a guy like you.
I looked at the 50W unit too, geez, more is more betterer, I guess... 💰⚡
 
Skniper said:
Hmmm...what else has been pitched into your bushes? Could be a treasure trove in there from a guy like you.
I looked at the 50W unit too, geez, more is more betterer, I guess... 💰⚡
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Over the years those bushes have been peppered with a variety of detritus.

Dead small engines
Failed bicycle trailers
1970 Dodge Challenger big block biased rear leaf springs
A cast iron bath tub
Iffy metal car ramps
A handful of old trailer wheels
Springy shock absorbing thingies from a Maytag clothes dryer
A dead rabbit
Some iron pipe
A couple old metal bed frames
A bent 80 Series front leading arm
Etcetera
 
@cruiserdan GMRS is very dependent on line of sight. I was on the top of Medano Pass a few years ago chatting with Casey & Jimmy loud and clear as they exited I-25 in Walsenberg. That’s about 40 miles as the crow flies. I have two antennas I can swap out and they’re mounted to my roof, but I’ve never been in a situation where I need more.

The bigger struggle is usually convincing people to be in the higher powered frequency bands rather than in the lower power FRS bands. Everyone seems to like to be on the low power channels for trail runs for whatever reason. I carry loaner handheld GRMS radios for folks who have FRS-only equipment. The difference is real in my experience.
 
CruiserTrash said:
@cruiserdan GMRS is very dependent on line of sight. I was on the top of Medano Pass a few years ago chatting with Casey & Jimmy loud and clear as they exited I-25 in Walsenberg. That’s about 40 miles as the crow flies. I have two antennas I can swap out and they’re mounted to my roof, but I’ve never been in a situation where I need more.

The bigger struggle is usually convincing people to be in the higher powered frequency bands rather than in the lower power FRS bands. Everyone seems to like to be on the low power channels for trail runs for whatever reason. I carry loaner handheld GRMS radios for folks who have FRS-only equipment. The difference is real in my experience.
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What antenna setup would you use on a truck with a fiberglass roof?
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cruiserdan said:
Any ground plane issues? Or is that simply an old CB concern?
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I’ve heard that a large ground plane can help GMRS, hence mounting mine on the roof [rack]. I haven’t gotten that in the weeds on the technical side though.

Best photo I currently have. The Gamiviti rack bars sit very low to the roof and the antenna is about 2.5” degrees FD the sheet metal. It’s about 18-24” from the back.
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CruiserTrash said:
I’ve heard that a large ground plane can help GMRS, hence mounting mine on the roof [rack]. I haven’t gotten that in the weeds on the technical side though.

Best photo I currently have. The Gamiviti rack bars sit very low to the roof and the antenna is about 2.5” degrees FD the sheet metal. It’s about 18-24” from the back.
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Looks like this bundle may be the way to go?

MXT115AGVP3 Farm/Tractor Radio Bundle | Midland Radio

Get reliable communication on your farm with the Midland MXT115AGVP3 bundle. This tractor CB radio boasts triple the range of handheld 2-way radios.
midlandusa.com midlandusa.com
 
cruiserdan said:
Looks like this bundle may be the way to go?

MXT115AGVP3 Farm/Tractor Radio Bundle | Midland Radio

Get reliable communication on your farm with the Midland MXT115AGVP3 bundle. This tractor CB radio boasts triple the range of handheld 2-way radios.
midlandusa.com midlandusa.com
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That would get the job done! FWIW the coax cable was enough for me to run from the dash or a 60, above the footwell, down the passenger kick panel, along the harness raceway under the door sills, through the area behind the cargo panel, up the D pillar and into the headliner, out of the rubber boot in the top hatch, and to the roof rack. You should have plenty of length to get the antenna wherever you need it to go on your MWB.
 
CruiserTrash said:
That would get the job done! FWIW the coax cable was enough for me to run from the dash or a 60, above the footwell, down the passenger kick panel, along the harness raceway under the door sills, through the area behind the cargo panel, up the D pillar and into the headliner, out of the rubber boot in the top hatch, and to the roof rack. You should have plenty of length to get the antenna wherever you need it to go on your MWB.
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250 bucks on the Jungle Website... :hmm:
 
Broski said:
50 watts is really nice 😉
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Agreed. I upgraded last year. Chris also has a 50 watt radio, we both have big antennas, and we ran an experiment one day. We were over 20 miles apart when we lost one another.

Not really necessary in the mountains though. You rarely have line of sight like that.
 
Mesa Woman said:
I just want one of those fancy mic holders that spring back up to the roof…
And a speaker that works, I bought one for like $20 and it never worked with my midland 275.

I have a hard time hearing a handhelds and wonder now if ppl have a hard time hearing me when I’m using my handheld.

Can we get antenna for the handhelds that go outside the rig?

Oh the things we NEED!! Lol
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Something to remember is when using a radio no matter how expensive etc proper use goes a long way. Knowing where and how far your mouth should be and while not yelling dont speak with a soft voice. This will at least cut that out of the equation. Oh and waiting a full second between receiving and transmitting is also key.
 
cruiserdan said:
The 115 seems more like my vintage 2-way days. I've had a CB radio with mic controls and It was not at all reliable. Coincidentally it too was a Midland. I went through 2 mics before I pitched it into the bushes off to the side of the carport :slap:

I'm torn about power. To get to 50 watts increases the cost dramatically. As a retired dude, I need to consider that. On the other hand, I feel the need for speed :steer:
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Hey Dan, for trail rides, mostly line of site, most of the low variants will work just fine. This coming from a guy who installs a 50watter in all of his vehicles 😂🤣
 
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