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GMRS antenna mount

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by tmangini2, Apr 16, 2022.

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  1. Apr 21, 2022 at 8:13 AM
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    I can say that I'm running the MTX275 and the Midland 6db gain whip antenna mounted on the hood with a hood mount next to the passenger front window. Range working off repeaters here in Albuquerque I can talk to people across the country. I want to get a ghost from them at some point. Off repeaters it will depend on line of sight. on a good day if the planets are aligned and just right I've been able to up to 5 miles in the city, then they start to break up badly.
     
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  2. Apr 21, 2022 at 5:25 PM
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    Was that you I passed up here in Mooresville around 6:30 on hwy 21?
     
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  3. Apr 22, 2022 at 7:56 AM
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    I think so man, were you in a mag grey with a matching camper shell? I was in my mag grey with a black softopper. I was thinking 'thats a nice truck lol'
     
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  4. Apr 22, 2022 at 8:00 AM
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    welp i may have spoke to soon lol. tested it out last night on our repeater net. It definitely works well but i got a few comments that my 3db ghost antenna on the roof with a mag mount was marginally better. Not sure how the hell this is possible. Starting to scratch my head a little bit. Doing more testing, i'll report back on anything new. I'd say best thing to do is try a bunch of different set ups on your truck and figure out what works best. Hard part is not annoying your radio buddies doing 1million audio checks lol
     
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  5. Apr 22, 2022 at 8:01 AM
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    So for the Ghost antenna or any other needing a ground plane, would this 12" aluminum plate work? I just installed a Sherpa Crows Nest rack on my topper and I was thinking I could mount a short antenna on this plate near the front of the topper (close to the cab) so it would be mostly out of the way.

    Screen Shot 2022-04-22 at 8.58.46 AM.jpg
     
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  6. Apr 22, 2022 at 8:01 AM
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    that was me, and my thoughts aswell. When I looked back in the mirror I saw the antenna and thought no way! Lol good looking truck!
     
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  7. Apr 22, 2022 at 8:10 AM
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    did you ever get swr readings and compared as well?
     
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  8. Apr 22, 2022 at 8:12 AM
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    lol thanks man, we'll have to get out sometime!
     
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  9. Apr 22, 2022 at 8:14 AM
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    yeah so swr on the laird i trimmed down a little bit and its perfect about 1.1 - 1.2. The midland 6db was pretty good as well. The ghost antenna wasnt as good on swr but still is tied for the best set up i have
     
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  10. Apr 22, 2022 at 10:19 AM
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    Hey man i just saw you got your truck flashed. Whats your thoughts. I've been on the fence for a while. Cant decide if i want to tune it or not.
     
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  11. Apr 22, 2022 at 10:44 AM
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    That's interesting....damnit! I'll know next week how well it works for me I guess.
     
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  12. Apr 22, 2022 at 10:52 AM
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  13. Apr 22, 2022 at 10:55 AM
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  14. Apr 22, 2022 at 11:06 AM
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    I tried it with out trimming seemed fine. Swr was a little higher than optimal. I trimmed about 3/4” or maybe 1” off. Checked it again and swr was perfect 1.1. Couldn’t tell a difference with performance at all, I thought for sure I’d see a pick up in performance.
     
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  15. Apr 22, 2022 at 11:08 AM
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    I have a MTX275 with the Laird BB4505CNS on a mount next to my passenger Ditch Light. Borrowed a SWR meter and it tested out in the range, so no trimming for my setup. I can pick up 20+ miles away. My buddy with the ghost antenna has problems at less than two miles, but his mounting location probably doesn't have the needed ground plane in the box of his Gladiator.

    https://www.arcantenna.com/products...na-nmo-spring-450-470-mhz-uhf-no-ground-plane
     
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  16. Apr 22, 2022 at 11:16 AM
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    Nice. yeah it’s a solid set up for sure. That’s the exact laird I’ve got. I think the ghost works well only on the center of the roof or a big ground plane. If you don’t have a big ground plane the laird is 100% best option I think.
     
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  17. Apr 22, 2022 at 11:21 AM
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    A bunch..and no build thread!
    Just picked up an MXT500 and ghost antenna. I'll be building my own mount for the Prinsu.
     
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  18. Apr 22, 2022 at 1:19 PM
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  19. Apr 22, 2022 at 1:59 PM
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  20. Apr 22, 2022 at 2:02 PM
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    Have it mounted to my uptop overland roof rack. The form factor of this antenna is the best part outside of performance.
     
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