What did you do TO your Gladiator today? [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS, NO GUN TALK]

[TheHops]

Installed my Midland MXT275 GMRS radio and antenna. Tested it out with an extra handheld I had, and it works great.

That looks like a solid setup. I can't figure out what direction to go for my rig. Originally I was considering CB because it's what I had in my last rig, but I want something with more power this time around. I may just take the leap and get my HAM license and figure out a solid setup, but I really like the form factor of yours. Where did you mount the box?

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[jwilson2899]

That looks like a solid setup. I can't figure out what direction to go for my rig. Originally I was considering CB because it's what I had in my last rig, but I want something with more power this time around. I may just take the leap and get my HAM license and figure out a solid setup, but I really like the form factor of yours. Where did you mount the box?

I mounted the box on the passenger side. I used thevelcro they provided and stuck it to the transmission tunnel behind the carpet. I have the factory aux switches, so I mounted it there since the power was there, and the mic mount went on that side.

 

[Factoid]

Spots on top, floods on the sides, flood on the bumper. As you get older, the more light the better!

 

[khokhonutt]

That looks like a solid setup. I can't figure out what direction to go for my rig. Originally I was considering CB because it's what I had in my last rig, but I want something with more power this time around. I may just take the leap and get my HAM license and figure out a solid setup, but I really like the form factor of yours. Where did you mount the box?

Which type radio to choose can be a challenge these days. To me the main considerations are location and what most people you wheel with use. In the eastern US, distance rarely dictates a need for anything more than CB. Although poorly grounded or tuned setups make people think there's an issue with CB.

From what I've seen folks out west are going more and more with Ham and GMRS. The challenge with Ham if you get your license is the number of people using Ham and GMRS without a license who don't care they're breaking the rules. I'm not the radio police, but they don't realize I risk losing my license talking to them.

It makes for flashy headlines to say CB is dead, get one of these, then link to a cheap chinese ham radio, but the logistics if you've taken the time to get licensed can a challenge. I've also seen no proof that CB is going away, at least not with the folks I ride with.

I have a CB setup in mine, I intend to setup a Ham radio as well and I keep a couple of FRS radios to hand out if there's a need. I'm on the fence with GMRS. Most of the GMRS handhelds are only marginally better than an FRS radio and use some of the same channels. A mobile GMRS will get more range, but for me, I'm not going to run a third radio setup until I have a need to (I.E. more of the folks I ride with start using GMRS on a regular basis).

 

[morejeepsthanicancount]

My girlfriend has used them as a step. They are nice snug to the body.

Awesome! Thanks for the photos!!

 

[Soedog]

Washed her up and finally got a warm enough day to install the Sunrider that’s been in the basement since February.
Like others have mentioned this is my favorite mod to date!

 

[JT “Charlie”]

Added morale patches to the headliners today. Since I have factory headliners, I used 3M Command strips to attach which worked out great. My wife & I usually collect stickers/patches throughout our travels & place them everywhere (wife's Wrangler hardtop, kayaks, water bottles, laptops, coolers, etc). Will be a cool story board over the years. Thought it fitting to begin with a few of my military patches over the years. Still have a few to add, but here's the progress thus far.

Also, Plasti-Dipped the stubby antenna (Rydonair 13-inch). Didn't like how the bottom was carbon fiber.

18 years in myself. 8 active rear guard and reserves...currently the ANCOIC of the range down at Joint base Charleston. Looking to finish up there unless I can put on SMSGT before that two years is up. Like the set up!

 

[PuRGE]

18 years in myself. 8 active rear guard and reserves...currently the ANCOIC of the range down at Joint base Charleston. Looking to finish up there unless I can put on SMSGT before that two years is up. Like the set up!

Very nice! I did 10 years total in the USAF (6 Active, 4 ANG). Worked as Weapons on the B-1 & F-15 with a couple of special duty assignments here & there. Need to find my other patches to put up there.

Looking for a VA or contract job on base as a physical therapist so I can continue to give back to the military. Loved my time in. Thank you for your service!

 

[TRI-JAB]

Yeah I am sure all the other wireless carplay adapters are probably about the same. So far I think its worth it. Went for a drive earlier & had my phone in my pocket the whole time & the performance other then a kinda slow connection (few seconds longer then connecting the cable) it performed just like the hard wired connection.

I saw something about a review. Can you provide a link? I am curious on what this is. Thanks!

 

[TRI-JAB]

Very nice! I did 10 years total in the USAF (6 Active, 4 ANG). Worked as Weapons on the B-1 & F-15 with a couple of special duty assignments here & there. Need to find my other patches to put up there.

Looking for a VA or contract job on base as a physical therapist so I can continue to give back to the military. Loved my time in. Thank you for your service!

8 yrs in Army Reserve as a 63B (light wheeled vehicle mechanic) and I was the wrecker operator. I drove a 5-ton wrecker to get folks un-stuck. I only remember the good times.....

 

[TRI-JAB]

Looks good man im planning on doing that or just wrapping it (nice color btw,cause i got a sting gray jtr as well :D)

I wrapped a white grille for my Sting Grey JT. Now have the original grill as wall art.... Looks great. I liked wrapping the grille and keeping the inserts the original grey color. To each, his own...

 

[TheHops]

Which type radio to choose can be a challenge these days. To me the main considerations are location and what most people you wheel with use. In the eastern US, distance rarely dictates a need for anything more than CB. Although poorly grounded or tuned setups make people think there's an issue with CB.

From what I've seen folks out west are going more and more with Ham and GMRS. The challenge with Ham if you get your license is the number of people using Ham and GMRS without a license who don't care they're breaking the rules. I'm not the radio police, but they don't realize I risk losing my license talking to them.

It makes for flashy headlines to say CB is dead, get one of these, then link to a cheap chinese ham radio, but the logistics if you've taken the time to get licensed can a challenge. I've also seen no proof that CB is going away, at least not with the folks I ride with.

I have a CB setup in mine, I intend to setup a Ham radio as well and I keep a couple of FRS radios to hand out if there's a need. I'm on the fence with GMRS. Most of the GMRS handhelds are only marginally better than an FRS radio and use some of the same channels. A mobile GMRS will get more range, but for me, I'm not going to run a third radio setup until I have a need to (I.E. more of the folks I ride with start using GMRS on a regular basis).

I don't ever go out with others, so contact within a convoy isn't really a concern for me personally. My main factor for having comms is for emergency scenarios, and weather alerts. I have an SOS beacon in the vehicle, so even the comms are kind of redundant for SAR purposes, but it'd be nice to have more options.

 

[SwampNut]

I took the ham and CB radios out of my old Jeep to install in the JT. Then I realized I had not actually touched the CB in years. It won't get installed. The VHF/UHF is in though.

Also, I know everyone with a license hates when I say this, but...nobody is out there looking for unlicensed people using the GMRS, business, and MURS frequencies. If you're not being an idiot, nobody will notice. I'm the only licensed person in any of the groups I wheel with.

 

[Sazabi19]

First time with all the doors off, thanks to these new Lange Coyote mirrors (safety first). I decided against the hinge mount type and A-pillar, since I may still want to use soft doors in the future. These are quick to add or remove as needed since the mount stays put.

I also added a little Easter egg, as inspired by another member.

Ever think about making more of these and selling them to other forum members? This is great, and you said others you found online weren't great... Just an idea for a few extra bucks if you wanted to

 

[SwampNut]

Yeah, this eating the Jeep version is the only one I like. $10?

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