North40overland

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Sugar Hill, GA, USA
First Name
Mike
Last Name
Nelson
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27195

Ham/GMRS Callsign
GMRS - WRME413
SHOWCASE YOUR SUPER CLEAN INSTALL.

I worked really hard to do a SUPER CLEAN INSTALL for my Midland MXT 275. It was a pain but I am really happy I put in the extra effort. I even managed to put in a handheld charging station. I am looking to install a Midland DBR2500 and needs some ideas. I have never done an install where the radio is visible and I want it to look nice. Any ideas would be amazingly helpful!

Finished Product
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Handset Dash Plug
Handset Dash Plug.jpg

Base Unit
Head Unit.jpg

Ram Mic Mount
Ram Mic Mount.jpg

Ghost Antenna
Ghost Antenna.jpg

Handheld Charging Station
Handheld Charging Station.jpg
 
Nice, clean installation. Good job! Thanks for sharing! I also like the integration of the charging station for the handhelds. How did you attach the charging station?
 
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Nice, clean installation. Good job! Thanks for sharing! I also like the integration of the charging station for the handhelds. How did you attach the charging station?

Thanks!! I used Velcro strip to attach the base where it sits and I clipped the end off the included 12v adapter cord and wired it in to the useless wireless charging station in the center console. Essentially I took the power feed for it and used it to power the charger. I drilled a small hole and put a rubber grommet. You can plug and unplug it and pull it out or put it in place. Works like a champ.
 
Very clean install - I have a MXT275 in a 19 Colorado with the same antenna and a couple of their handhelds so especially appreciate your work. My base is under the rear seat with an extension cable to a RJ11 bulkhead plug for the mic in the console fairing beneath the dash. I'm satisfied with that but haven't figured out a good spot for the mic hanger and would appreciate more info on what you've done there. Thanks.