Antenna Tips & Tricks
- To maximize range, mount your antenna as high as possible
- Don't install a bullbar antenna with the base near, or above the roof line
- Don't install a fiberglass antennas on a lip mount, as it will not be secure enough
- Make sure the mounting location will allow for connection of the cable. The antenna cable 19.7 feet (6 meters) long
- The best place to route your cable from the cab to the front of the vehicle is through the firewall. There should be a rubber grommet you can use for access, depending on your vehicle
- When attaching your antenna mount to the coax cable, do not over-tighten
- Avoid metal services covered by fiberglass or vinyl. This might affect your range
- To properly ground your antenna, ensure the mounting surface is bare metal without powder coating or paint. Additional antenna grounding is not necessary with GMRS, but may help overall performance
- To avoid signal obstruction and interference, keep your antenna away from light bars, GPS antennas, cables, roof racks, air scoops, etc.
- When routing the antenna cable always keep it away from power cables, intercom cables, ignition cables / coils, engine electronics, an any other cables
- If radio interference occurs, clip ferrite core beads to the antenna cable to suppress noise
- Always avoid tightly coiling or bundling any excess antenna cable. If the cable is too long, shorten it by cutting the cable and using a PL259 Make Crimp Connector kit. You can also route the cable to use the excess length
- Use hooks and cable wrap to secure the cable. Avoid using zip ties if possible
Check out this installation of our MXT275 two-way radio and ghost antenna!
Antenna Mounting Compatibility
Find your antenna below and the mounting options it is compatible with:
- Roof rack
- Hood/trunk
- Mirror bracket
- Ditch light
- Jeep JK
- Roof rack
- Hood/trunk
- Mirror bracket
- Ditch light
- Jeep JK
MicroMobile® MXTA25 3dB Ghost Antenna (3 dB)
- Roof rack
- Hood/trunk
- Mirror bracket
- Ditch light
- Jeep JK
MXAT03 The Canyon Edge™ (3 dB)
- Bullbar/tire carrier
- Mirror bracket
- Jeep JK
- Bullbar/tire carrier
- Mirror bracket
MicroMobile® MXTA26 Whip Antenna (6 dB)
- Roof rack
- Hood/trunk
- Mirror bracket
- Ditch light
- Jeep JK
MXAT04 The Highland™ Tall (6.6 dB)
- Bullbar/tire carrier
- Mirror bracket
MXAT01 The Grand Vista™ (7.5 dB)
- Bullbar/tire carrier
- Mirror bracket
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