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Midland MXT275 install

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Southwest Tacoma, Dec 12, 2020.

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  1. Dec 12, 2020 at 4:48 PM
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    Southwest Tacoma

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    Finally got around to installing my
    $161 Midland MXT275 MicroMobile® GMRS Radio – 15 watts Two-Way Radio with Integrated Control Microphone – Overland Caravanning Tractors – Detachable External Magnetic Mount Antenna - 8 Repeater Channels
    Midland MXT275. Also used the
    $30 MXTA24 Low Profile Antenna Cable with NMO Connector – CB Antenna Cable Extension – 6 Meters (19 ft) with Removable UHF Connection
    MXTA24 cable and
    $50 MXTA25 3DB MicroMobile Compatible Gain Ghost Antenna – 3.5” Tall with 1.5” Base Diameter – Low Profile GMRS NMO Connection
    MXTA25 antenna. Decided to put the base unit in the glove box, hard wired to my auxiliary fuse block, used a RJ45 dash mount plug and a Stiffy mount :rofl: for the speaker/mic.

    The antenna is short - under 4 inches. Since I'm usually in close proximity with others while off roading, I opted to go with this rather than a longer antenna. The mounting bracket is from Victory 4x4 and bolts to the hinge mounting holes under the hood. Overall, it's clean and pretty hidden when I'm not using it.

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    Southwest Tacoma, Dec 12, 2020
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  2. Dec 12, 2020 at 4:57 PM
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    Looks good! Random question - did your Tacoma come with a leather pouch to store your manuals in it or did you buy that afterwards? I just have 4 books sliding around my glovebox. First new vehicle I’ve bought without one.
     
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  3. Dec 12, 2020 at 6:24 PM
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    Thanks! It came with the pouch. Bought it new from the dealer.
     
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  4. Dec 12, 2020 at 6:36 PM
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    Thanks for the quick reply. Wonder if I got shorted. :notsure:
     
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  5. Dec 12, 2020 at 7:37 PM
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    I wonder if it's something the dealers have a choice to include?
     
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  6. Dec 12, 2020 at 8:10 PM
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    Could be. Strange thing to save a buck on but oh well. I see they sell them on Amazon.
     
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    i have a cheapo plastic pouch, this leather case looks nice.
     
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  8. Dec 12, 2020 at 9:06 PM
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    flip your rj45 the other way around. Putting the clip on the top makes pushing it much easier, plus you can see the clip to know if its depressed enough.
     
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  9. Dec 13, 2020 at 6:01 AM
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  10. Dec 13, 2020 at 6:20 AM
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    Rubber band them together and call it a day. i wouldnt spend money on it
     
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  11. Dec 13, 2020 at 7:53 AM
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    Yah I didn’t get one either!
     
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    That narrowed it down. :rolleyes:

    Care to share the link?
     
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    Very clean install, which cable did you used that goes from the unit to the dash mount?
    Is it the one that came in the package? Because the unit has a FEMALE insert and the dash seems that it would need a sort of extension.

    sick clean install
     
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  18. Jan 11, 2022 at 3:40 PM
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    Love the install OP, I plan to go exactly this route. Which Stiffy mount did you you for the handset?
     
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  19. Jan 11, 2022 at 3:54 PM
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    Looks great man. I am looking to rip my CB out and install this same unit. I am planning on mounting my antenna on my prinsu rack though.
     
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  20. Apr 16, 2022 at 8:41 PM
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    How is the antenna working out? I'm looking at this exact setup but from what I've read the antenna needs a ground plane. Do you get decent range?
     
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