Nice Slick GMRS Radio Install

B MIller
Jul 14, 2023

Northwest Bronco

Jul 14, 2023

Hello Bronco Nation,

Recently discovered some negatives in regards to a handheld GMRS. Thought I'd share a video showing one way to install a GMRS radio. I (almost) followed the same install as Trail Recon, with a better mic mount solution.

Hope this helps anyone out who may be thinking of a GMRS install
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Ditchrunner, IMax
Last edited by a moderator: Jul 14, 2023
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Life is a Highway

Jul 14, 2023

#1
Hello Bronco Nation,

Recently discovered some negatives in regards to a handheld GMRS. Thought I'd share a video showing one way to install a GMRS radio. I (almost) followed the same install as Trail Recon, with a better mic mount solution.

Hope this helps anyone out who may be thinking of a GMRS install

Another solid video!
B MIller
Moderator

Life is a Highway

Jul 14, 2023

#2
Hello Bronco Nation,

Recently discovered some negatives in regards to a handheld GMRS. Thought I'd share a video showing one way to install a GMRS radio. I (almost) followed the same install as Trail Recon, with a better mic mount solution.

Hope this helps anyone out who may be thinking of a GMRS install
Did you happen to go to Overland Expo PNW?

Northwest Bronco

Jul 14, 2023

#3
Did you happen to go to Overland Expo PNW?

I wish I could have, work got in the way of that one! Did you go?
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TK1215
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Life is a Highway

Jul 14, 2023

#4
I wish I could have, work got in the way of that one! Did you go?
Yes, the wife and I did. Drove up from AZ. Had a great time!

Northwest Bronco

Jul 14, 2023

#5
Yes, the wife and I did. Drove up from AZ. Had a great time!

Any photos you can post? I'd love to see some!
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Rank VI

Jul 14, 2023

#6
Great video! Love the install
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Northwest Bronco

Jul 15, 2023

#7
Great video! Love the install

Thank you! I appreciate the comment!
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Former full size owner

Jul 15, 2023

#8
I plan on doing something similar. This video will help me, fully making a decision on placement.
B MIller

Northwest Bronco

Jul 16, 2023

#9
I plan on doing something similar. This video will help me, fully making a decision on placement.

Glad the video helped!
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Rank 0

Jul 17, 2023

#10
We mounted a MXT275 using the Mountains to Metal under dash mount (https://mountains2metal.com/under-dash-mount-for-amp-radio-fits-2021-ford-bronco/). Everything fits above the glove compartment COMPLETELY out of site and out of the way. The only indication that there may be a radio in the Bronco is the outlet for the mic...

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IMax, 615_Bronco

Northwest Bronco

Jul 17, 2023

#11
We mounted a MXT275 using the Mountains to Metal under dash mount (https://mountains2metal.com/under-dash-mount-for-amp-radio-fits-2021-ford-bronco/). Everything fits above the glove compartment COMPLETELY out of site and out of the way. The only indication that there may be a radio in the Bronco is the outlet for the mic...

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Well done install indeed! Love the mic plug!
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MN_Warthog

Jul 17, 2023

#12
We mounted a MXT275 using the Mountains to Metal under dash mount (https://mountains2metal.com/under-dash-mount-for-amp-radio-fits-2021-ford-bronco/). Everything fits above the glove compartment COMPLETELY out of site and out of the way. The only indication that there may be a radio in the Bronco is the outlet for the mic...

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I'm going to use that mount as well. I plan on mounting a MXT 575 and a Yaesu FT8800 mobile. Haven't quite figured out where each will go yet.
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@2.7wot

Jul 17, 2023

#13
FireBall
We mounted a MXT275 using the Mountains to Metal under dash mount (https://mountains2metal.com/under-dash-mount-for-amp-radio-fits-2021-ford-bronco/). Everything fits above the glove compartment COMPLETELY out of site and out of the way. The only indication that there may be a radio in the Bronco is the outlet for the mic...

1689612303059.png

I mounted mine with the MTM above the glove box too. I did mount the plug connector on the underside of the dash here. The connector I used is in the picture too. Amazon PenglinPlug Connector 2.jpgPlug Connector.jpg
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B MIller, Rydfree

Northwest Bronco

Jul 18, 2023

#14
I mounted

I mounted mine with the MTM above the glove box too. I did mount the plug connector on the underside of the dash here. The connector I used is in the picture too. Amazon PenglinPlug Connector 2.jpgPlug Connector.jpg

Great idea!
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Administrator

Jul 19, 2023

#15
Keeping this in mind for my Bronco. Thanks for the quality content!
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615_Bronco, B MIller

Northwest Bronco

Jul 19, 2023

#16
You're very welcome!
Northwest Bronco Channel

Have snacks, will travel.

Jul 21, 2023

#17
I was wondering how to solve for this after attending the Off-Rodeo event in Moab and using their radios on the trails. Thanks to all the contributors for the great ideas here!
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