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HillExpeditions

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World Traveler III

We are the Hill family from Chesapeake, VA. We love getting out to explore our great Commonwealth; whether that be State Parks, or primitive camping. Hoping to connect with some of y’all for some adventure!

Here is a picture of the latest upgrade I’ve done to our 2011 JK, a 50w GMRS radio, and a bullbar antenna
 

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We are the Hill family from Chesapeake, VA. We love getting out to explore our great Commonwealth; whether that be State Parks, or primitive camping. Hoping to connect with some of y’all for some adventure!

Here is a picture of the latest upgrade I’ve done to our 2011 JK, a 50w GMRS radio, and a bullbar antenna
Seth, Welcome to Overland Bound from Washington State! Nice looking JK, and that's one beefy antenna!
 

HillExpeditions

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World Traveler III

We are the Hill family from Chesapeake, VA. We love getting out to explore our great Commonwealth; whether that be State Parks, or primitive camping. Hoping to connect with some of y’all for some adventure!

Here is a picture of the latest upgrade I’ve done to our 2011 JK, a 50w GMRS radio, and a bullbar antenna
Seth, Welcome to Overland Bound from Washington State! Nice looking JK, and that's one beefy antenna!
I have been watching way too much 4WD24/7 on YouTube and may have been influenced by the Aussies a bit
 

Kent R

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We are the Hill family from Chesapeake, VA. We love getting out to explore our great Commonwealth; whether that be State Parks, or primitive camping. Hoping to connect with some of y’all for some adventure!

Here is a picture of the latest upgrade I’ve done to our 2011 JK, a 50w GMRS radio, and a bullbar antenna
Welcome To Overland Bound Hill family
That antenna is the way to go for GMRS
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If you have any questions don't hesitate to message me, hopefully I can get you going in the right direction. @Kent R or Kent@OverlandBound.com
 

freak4life

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We are the Hill family from Chesapeake, VA. We love getting out to explore our great Commonwealth; whether that be State Parks, or primitive camping. Hoping to connect with some of y’all for some adventure!

Here is a picture of the latest upgrade I’ve done to our 2011 JK, a 50w GMRS radio, and a bullbar antenna
Hello Seth, welcome to Overland Bound.
 

Michael Golden

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We are the Hill family from Chesapeake, VA. We love getting out to explore our great Commonwealth; whether that be State Parks, or primitive camping. Hoping to connect with some of y’all for some adventure!

Here is a picture of the latest upgrade I’ve done to our 2011 JK, a 50w GMRS radio, and a bullbar antenna
Welcome to the Overland Bound Community. Glad to have you join us.
 

Tackleberry

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Welcome!
I'm looking to upgrade my GMRS antenna and I'm curious which one you are using. Is it the Retevis, Melowave Overlander, or one of the new Midlands?
 

HillExpeditions

Rank V
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World Traveler III

It’s 3dB Highland from Midland
How do you like it? Did you go with 3db because of being in more forested/obstructed terrain or because of the length?
East Coast wheeling/overlanding; much denser foliage. Haven’t gotten to use it off-road much, but my wife was able to pick up my transmissions from about 5 miles (as the crow flies; she was also inside our house with a handheld unit) I was stoked on that.
 
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Tackleberry

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Totally. I love the look! I was looking to get something similar and I'm having a hard time deciding on what to get. I'm in the Michigan forests and figure that 3db is probably what I should do too. I was looking at the Melowave, Retevis, and Wouxun offerings and wondering if the Midlands were actually better or just give confidence for the additional price. Thanks for sharing your experience. I don't talk to many with actual use.
 

HillExpeditions

Rank V
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World Traveler III

Totally. I love the look! I was looking to get something similar and I'm having a hard time deciding on what to get. I'm in the Michigan forests and figure that 3db is probably what I should do too. I was looking at the Melowave, Retevis, and Wouxun offerings and wondering if the Midlands were actually better or just give confidence for the additional price. Thanks for sharing your experience. I don't talk to many with actual use.
Wish we could get out more & put her to use but silly old work!
 
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