GRMS mobile install location

I have the chassis of my radio up under the dash on the driver's side. Here is the install thread:
https://thebronconation.com/trail-communication-n.148/kg-1000g-install-t.17107/page-1

I am not too worried about the heat there. It will run the fan on the unit, and I can hear it kick on if I am on a trail run and there is a load of radio traffic, but that is what the cooling fan is there to do. I like having the radio out of the way and permanently mounted.

My only complaint is that the KG-1000G uses two chassis mounted speakers for most of the audio output and it was hard to hear up under the dash, even with the speaker on the mic turned on. I ended up getting an auxiliary speaker and mounting it on the dash, and that has been much better. That issue might be better with a different radio, but that is what I had to figure out for mine.

I’ve got one there and had zero issues.

I used the Mountains2Metal under dash mount and haven’t had any problems with heat at all.

There are two rails above the glove box/below the dash that M2M makes a bracket for to mount a remote GMRS unit to: https://mountains2metal.com/under-d...WtynEYlnqxl5ylyqCrcfHH_ar_Ek_DurCh_fhCYezO5Z8

The big question is the size of the unit. I mounted a Midland MXT 575 50 watt unit up in that space, and it was an absolute bear to get bolted into place, but it can be done - it just took a lot of patience and contorted body movements. The MXT 275 is 15watt and a smaller package that would be a lot easier to get up in there. With this installation, you only remove the glove box to get the bracket/unit in place. At least with the 50 watt (which likely has the same internal speaker system as the 15 watt) it is plenty loud enough to hear even without the mike speaker - and I wear hearing aids! 😉

TechnicalDisaster

I used the Mountains2Metal under dash mount and haven’t had any problems with heat at all.

Ditto

tvagell

There are two rails above the glove box/below the dash that M2M makes a bracket for to mount a remote GMRS unit to: https://mountains2metal.com/under-d...WtynEYlnqxl5ylyqCrcfHH_ar_Ek_DurCh_fhCYezO5Z8

The big question is the size of the unit. I mounted a Midland MXT 575 50 watt unit up in that space, and it was an absolute bear to get bolted into place, but it can be done - it just took a lot of patience and contorted body movements. The MXT 275 is 15watt and a smaller package that would be a lot easier to get up in there. With this installation, you only remove the glove box to get the bracket/unit in place. At least with the 50 watt (which likely has the same internal speaker system as the 15 watt) it is plenty loud enough to hear even without the mike speaker - and I wear hearing aids! 😉

Ditto...using the mount, the Midland MXT575, etc. I also mounted the antenna on the driver side front cowl, the pre drilled space from the factory, used the no. 6 overhead switch. If you are old and not limber...pick me...it's not easy to get it installed. Also if you are dyslectic...pick me...working up side down and backwards makes it more fun. As others have said once it is mounted it works great, no over heating, etc. On the G6 site there is a great thread of an individual that did this installed and documented it, w/pictures. That's what I used to help me. On my 575 I can have the mike and the base unit speakers work together. No need for an external speaker. My 2¢. Dave

Agreed. At 69 years old doing stuff like this puts my chiropractor's kids through college! I think I saw the thread you're talking about, that also helped me. I also did the RJ45 jack mounted in the panel to the right of the factory USB port that someone else posted. I can unplug the mike and stash it in the glove box. Very clean way to do it, and nobody can see that there's a GMRS unit in the vehicle.

I use one of these for my handheld but it could also be used as a mic holder for a hard installed radio.. It's a very clean looking install.. They have numerous attachment options and it's Bronco specific..

https://www.proclipusa.com/products...sdo9y8Im_opjC9gdc_zp3stiqarzLdRUKPTKDFrU1BtXl

Feel so guilty, as I finally do need to do this and I like some of the locations you guys have chosen. I have a Midland that I've had in the box for close to 3 years now since I purchased a Rocky Talkie 5w handheld and added a 67 Designs arm to hold on my Archetype Racing BAM Rail.

Just finally mounting means it'll always be in the truck and give me one less thing to have to remember grabbing.

I put my MXT 275 in the center console. 12v outlet is handy & Ford put a guide slot that's perfect for the antenna and handset cables.

Polaris425

This is the same way I mounted a MTX 575 in my Warthog.

Thanks all for the pics and replies.

I am liking the molle mount as I would like to move this radio from bronco to powerboost for my trips and this would make it an easy-to-get-to install.

I installed my Midland MX-275 in the glove box and have enjoyed using it without issues. I first tried installing it over the glove box using Mountains2Metal's universal bracket but it didn't work out well. I think it needs to be modified to fit and I wasn't in the mood to mess with it after carving up my hands on the sheet metal.




I used Alien Tape (don't laugh...that stuff works wonders!) to fasten the radio mounting bracket to the "roof" of the glove box so I could remove the radio if I wanted to just by unplugging the power and antenna connections. I then chopped the excess antenna wire so I wouldn't have to bundle it under the dash. All I had to do was fashion a new end connection to the radio unit.



I ran the mic jack wire from the radio to a coupling I added to the console. Then I plugged the mic wire into the coupling to use the handset. I have lots of slack and I can unplug the mic wire from the coupler when I'm not using the radio and hide the handset in the console.



I ran the antenna wire from the radio underneath the dash and through the firewall using a factory plug for access. Then I connected the antenna wire to the antenna, which was mounted on a small bracket specially made for the side view mirror arm. It uses factory holes and you just sink the Bronco bolts through it and into the existing holes.




I think my setup is pretty simple and neat. But in answer to your original question, leaving the radio in the glove box is a viable option. It's easy to hear the speaker and it's convenient to remove whenever you want. I hope this helps! 😎

Here's my install overview. Hope this helps!

So, admittedly, I went with a larger radio than the Midland, and a 50 watt (go big or go home, right?).
I think I am going to go with theh exterior mount onto the tunnel molle, I am going to use quick connects to remove the radio, move the radio to my truck for vacation driving, and might even do an install in the house for those rainy days wanting to here what is going on around the area.

Thanks for the pics, videos, and feedback...all good installs for sure!