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I have the MXT275 and both the 3db Ghost and the 6db antenna from Midland. And I use the same hood lip mount as demonstrated in this video. With the ghost antenna I get reasonable reception; I'm able to hit a repeater 14 miles away pretty easily. But when I switched out with the longer 6db antenna the quality of the sound coming through that repeater was much better; less background noise relative to my voice. Less static wafting through the transmission. And I was able to hit it more reliably, from places where I typically find it more challenging. The shorter one is fine for closer communications, and adequate for longer ranges if there's not much obstruction. But the longer one definitely sounds better as you get further from the receiver. I'm glad I have both, though, because the long one, at 31", affixed to the hood of my '95 Bronco, measures 7' off the ground at its tip, and taps my garage door on the way into the garage. So for "day to day" use, I'll stick with the ghost, and then when I head out for longer drives, camping trips, and so on, I'll swap to the long one.

Great video. I just bought my mobile radio and was looking into upgrading the antenna. Definitely going to get the 6db upgrade. Thanks for the video!

Very cool, I'm always looking for stuff like this, thanks brother!

Hey, thanks for the real world review! I bought a couple of Wouxun KG-UV9GXs for ecomms to my daughter about two miles away from Better Safe Radio. Suburban environment. Stock antennas are wide band because these are scanners too. Couldn't reach. Got a couple of 1/4 and 5/8 wave antennas and it was a little better. Was considering a roof set up but the loss on 5 watts will kill me on the 80ish foot run. This might work but with a mag mount. It's all voodoo antenna physics. Thanks again.

Nice truck & good video! Wrjz914 & KM4FXP in the ham world.

really cool set up!!

Good video! Did you attempt to tune the antennas? If you didn't you probably should to get more range.

Looks good man

That's pretty impressive. I'm like you I like the smaller 3db antenna.

Did you have to do any tuning on the ghost stubby antenna?

That is nice and convenient.

That's so cool ..father and daughter team

I use CB SSB with a good setup and coax and antenna i talk in the city over 20 miles and on open terrain about 60 miles or even more if i bounce my signal i can communicate a few states over! But from what I am seeing 90% of people don't know squat about RF, or radio comunincations for that matter.

10 miles with a handheld isn’t bad at all, looking into adding one of these to my cb hobby.

Hi this is an awesome review. Did the mount do anything to the paint job? Also did you notice any noise with either antenna? Thank you and again excellent video.

10 4 copy that great job buddy thumbs up shared

Mighty fine

Interesting set up Cobra. Love that truck. Keep those Fords rolling! Copy.

Hey there @TheRealCobraBurnout, did you by chance happen to test the SWR on the 3db Ghost antenna? I just received mine and the SWR tested high on GMRS channel 1 and on channel 16. Both were 2.1 to 1.9. Just curious as to what yours or anyone else's may be. From what I have found from searching the interwebs, these Ghost antennas can not be tuned...

Talking to a walkie talkie 7 miles away is impressive.

Thanks for video! Love your daughter with the assist, reminds me of my projects and recruiting my girls! Considering the 3db version. Can you mount it on same side as radio antenna or will it create interference? Thanks!

I have two of these the Chinese ones from wish they work mint we have them on the transit roofs had some 40+miles copy mobile depends on terrane but great I'd recommend one for ya truck😎

Thats the same spot I put mine. The only thing I would tell you is that make sure where those two mounting screws are you scrape a little bit of the paint away so it makes it better ground for the antenna

With the smaller stubby unit , did you have to tune the unit to your radio ? What about the longer one. Thanks.

Have you seen the Hardened Power Systems Operator 115 for the Midland MXT115 GMRS Radio? It’s kind of got me thinking about GMRS.

All set now to maintain communication around the area

Hey bud. How do u rank the 3db ghost antenna? I just installed my MXT115 on my Nissan and I'm please with the stock baby antenna it came with but I'm *sure* the mini 3Db antenna would be better amyway.

I have the MXT275 MicroMobile GMRS Radio and the Midland 3db Ghost Antenna. I plan to use a powder coated stainless steel hood bracket to mount my antenna (bracket attaches to the passenger side hood hinge). Do you know if the Ghost Antenna would require a ground? I am thinking the powder coat may affect this and I would need to sand off some powder coating and run a ground strap from the sanded off area to the body inside the engine bay. What are your thoughts? Thanks.

Not bad w/ a handheld on the other end.

What is the swr numbers

So whats your impression on the 6db vs the 3db antenna? I have the 3db ghost antenna on my MXT275. It works pretty good, but I'm wondering if I'll see a significant range increase if I move to the 6db. Do you think its a big enough upgrade.. or is it minimal and not worth the money since I already have the 3db?

Are you able to connect to Repeaters and transmit and broadcast to others on the repeater using your Mobile Radio??

Looks like a great setup, and Ford trucks are awesome :) I’m just wondering where did you get that 6db antenna?

Loved the review, I got this exact same system because of your results. So newbie question, say your communicating with your family on the other end, will someone with the same system be able to hear your comms, granted they were on the same channel as you? Trying to do my research as I'm new to the GMRS world. I already applied for my license, should have that going in a few days.

Hello I have a UHF antenna with a removable 10 inch spring for a UHF cp200 radio. I just got baofeng radio dual vhf/uhf. Question is can I use that antenna for the baofeng, and if not why so 🤔

We're you using any repeaters?? Or was this just radio to radio?

Does it just clamp tight or did you need to drill holes and screw it down?

Do you know if that mount could be used with a no ground plane antenna to any success? Looking for an option for my semi which is fiberglass body

Need help for best mount for Jeep Gladiator

I feel like that you should mount it on the roof to get a ground plane, even the 3 decimal ghost would work at 10 miles out!!

What are the model numbers for the antenna and the part that goes on the hood?

Which did you like better? The ghost one or the whip one?

Do you need to remove it when parked to prevent theft?

Does the antennae come with an anti-theft device?

I can't put a antenna on my condo roof, looking or a window atenna if they exist or will something like this work?

Do u think the mtxa 6db would work with a magnet mount

Isn't that going to bend that part of the hood when you are on the trails with the vibrantion?

I thought 3db got more hieght and the 6db more range but less height.

How would you adjust the SWR using the Ghost antenna ?

How did you run the cable to the cab?

So will this work with 2 meters and 70cm? Wife wont let me put a 5/8 wave antenna on her car. This could be the answer.

You might want to make sure you have a steel hood also

R u using a repeater?

What was she using on her end ?

Get better reception if the antenna was on the roof. 👍🏻

Are these antennas just for talking on radios?

with which antenna you have more options and greater distance.? 👍

Using an NMO hole mount would yield a vast improvement on transmission and reception. It’s easier than you would imagine and, if installed correctly, is completely waterproof. All that’s needed is remove either the dome light or, the third brake light, so you can see where to drill. Use the correct tool also, they can be found online easily. Routing the coax is a breeze and a lot easier, IMO, than routing it through the firewall. That 3dB antenna would be low profile and, be more efficient. The current mounting location, you’re using, degrades the signal pattern so much.

My wife puts up with my nerdy radio test also.

Good distraction from the current craziness.

What do you recommend I For Car antenna fit Icom IC- 7300 for 350 Mile distance.thanks

Should have aimed the rear end of vehicle toward home, due to location of antenna on vehicle. IMHO

do you have your gmrs call sign the reason i ask if you dont have one transmiting with out it you can get in trouble with the fcc

There is no way that stubby antenna has 3dB gain; it may be as bad as -3dB. A quarter wave whip that's about 6 inches long has unity (0 dB) gain. Definitely go with the longer antenna; it may actually have 3 dB or a little more.

the like is for your daughter...

The correct terminology is phantom antenna

They are lying to you. We can still see your “ghost” antennas

while the little guy may be good on receiving during transmit it may be bad.

Current Rules DATA: §95.1751 GMRS station identification. Each GMRS station must be identified by transmission of its FCC-assigned call sign at the end of transmissions and at periodic intervals during transmissions except as provided in paragraph © of this section. A unit number may be included after the call sign in the identification. (a) The GMRS station call sign must be transmitted: (1) Following a single transmission or a series of transmissions; and, (2) After 15 minutes and at least once every 15 minutes thereafter during a series of transmissions lasting more than 15 minutes. (b ) The call sign must be transmitted using voice in the English language or international Morse code telegraphy using an audible tone. (c ) Any GMRS repeater station is not required to transmit station identification if: (1) It retransmits only communications from GMRS stations operating under authority of the individual license under which it operates; and, (2) The GMRS stations whose communications are retransmitted are properly identified in accordance with this section.

Looks good man