Midland MXTA26 GMRS Antenna Review - The Best GMRS Mobile Antenna IMO - MXTA 26 GMRS Antenna Review

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In this episode of " GMRS stuff I've already talked about in other videos because I am running out of new GMRS stuff to talk about " I am RE-reviewing the Midland MXTA26 Mobile GMRS Antenna - a mobile GMRS antenna that is, in my not at-all-humble opinion, the best GMRS mobile antenna you can find. I go over the features of this Midland GMRS antenna and I go over several of the reasons why I use the MXTA-26 GMRS antenna on my Jeep and why I use another MXTA26 in my house.
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@TheNotaRubicon Месяц назад

Get yourself a Midland MXTA26 GMRS Antenna here: amzn.to/49AliLq You can see all NMO magnetic antenna mounts on Amazon, here: amzn.to/4d4Ddwy Get my exact shirt, here: amzn.to/3U3oedT

@YouTubeCensorsFreeSpeech Месяц назад

I just came for the RU-vid star flat earth science!

@TheRealRenn Месяц назад

Any chance you've done a review of the Retevis NR30? I searched around but couldn't find anything. Thank you in advance.

@TheBoogieManNightmare13 Месяц назад

I was wondering if you've ever used a qyt kt-780 plus radio? I've heard and read that it could transmit on gmrs frequencies with 80 watts from the factory. I'd love to see your review on such radio or at least hear your opinion on it.

@patrickmcconkey Месяц назад

I was thinking of running one of these on the front fender/cowl of my F150. Only concern would be since the truck is all aluminum would I need to come up with some type of ground plane at the base of the antenna between it and the mount?

@RicArmstrong Месяц назад

I love that your FCC license was issued July 4th 1776 😅

@mclovengarcia2883 Месяц назад

He is a time traveler!

@german69692007 Месяц назад

He may not be a Comedian but He sure makes me laugh why actually trying to learn. :)

@jjmrogers01 22 дня назад

LEGEND!!!!!!!

@bodazaphfa 14 дней назад

Yeah, that’s funny as fk.

@anthonyyoung3826 Месяц назад

I'm 62 yrs old and former US Army HHB 2/18 FA 31V10, secure RF (disabled veteran), after the Army I went on to build countywide radio systems for police and fire, then worked a short time as communications coordinator for World Cup Soccer 94 in Florida, then over the next 20+ yrs I continued to build and repair radio's, repeaters and climb towers to install antennas and cables. I have built emergency dispatch centers, tested cell towers and even built satellite unlink systems for major corporations. I recently discovered your videos and enjoy the information you share with others. Keep up the great work!

@urnaighean_shamhach Месяц назад

One of the few channels that I know I can give thumbs up on a video before even getting through the video! Love it!

@ordyy89 Месяц назад

Agreed👍

@Willysaholic Месяц назад

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@franksouter3939 Месяц назад

same here. i love the dry humor

@brianmiller1098 Месяц назад

Never disappoints!!

@bodazaphfa 14 дней назад

You sir have great taste.

@ssrrocks22 Месяц назад

Just FYI, the NMO mount was developed by Bell systems for Motorola back in the 60s for the high powered radios being installed in many law enforcement and government agencies of the time. Motorola insisted the antennas had to be very rugged to withstand the high powered RF and would hold up for years of use. Bell labs delivered an antenna mount that required a 3/4" hole along with a 17" and 18" whip type antenna for the new mount. Hence, the NMO mount was born. The mount was used on a number of antennas back in the 70s and 80s for CB radio antennas. It was able to hold a lot of weight and could be adapted to many other antennas of the area.

@michaellastrina4758 Месяц назад

Please don’t ever stop making videos. I still can’t figure out if I watch them to learn or just for unadulterated entertainment. Either way…..I can’t stop watching.

@bluedeval03 Месяц назад

😂😂😂 EXACTLY!!!!

@grigorirasputin5020 Месяц назад

Members of our GMRS group tried different mobile antennas on different vehicles to see which worked best. Out of all of them, the Midland antenna featured in this video was found to be the best of the bunch. It is a great mobile antenna.

@wheelersecuritygroup Месяц назад

What's crazy is I want on the Amazon tonight and ordered the same antenna but it was not the Midland antenna and it was $10 cheaper. Your video came out and just watched it and I canceled that order and spent $10 more for the Midland. Attention to detail😊

@AmericanStrong1977 Месяц назад

I'm GMRS licensed thanks to you !! Also, thanks to you, I've bought nearly every damn radio you've recommended !!!

@richb.4374 Месяц назад

Great antenna. I use the same mag mount and not once has the antenna come off of the roof of my truck even at highway speeds. I use this antenna with the Midland MXT400 radio. For those unaware, the MXT400 is set up from the factory to use narrowband FM on the simplex channels and wideband on the repeater channels. There is no menu setting in the radio to change from narrow to wide band, it must be done via a PC. The problem is, narrowband FM has low modulation. This is easily fixed by getting the Midland software and a programming cable and reprogramming the simplex channels to wideband. No more low modulation issues. Midland dropped the ball on this one by not having a menu setting for this but other than that it's a nice radio.

@deronthomas7904 Месяц назад

Just opened youtube, and I saw this video. And it's exactly what I was looking fore.

@gfin4576 Месяц назад

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@dflynn2499 Месяц назад

Look a hole in one ☝️ 😂😂😂😂😂

@rpjr5637 Месяц назад

Same here. I was just thinking of a different antenna, and then this video popped up. So I did more research and bought it.😅

@lettherebehappiness6683 10 дней назад

I like the way he smiles

@MUMZZ400 Месяц назад

There are some good channels for radio information, but yours by many fars is the most entertaining. I never knew I was such a fan of radio comedy. I enjoy a tearjerking laugh while getting great information on this incredibly entertaining topic of radio communication. Looking forward to more on th beep beep. 🗽✌🏻

@thebiggestoneyouveverhad Месяц назад

Hey man. I know you're probably busy, but I just wanted to share that I've been watching your videos for a little bit. You're hilarious. Got a Tid h3 and was able to find a couple of repeaters and join in on a grms-net call. Very cool. Thanks for all the info!

@briannagorman3119 Месяц назад

Thanks for your wonderful words which always brings smiles. You’re the best

@TR_TenSeven Месяц назад

The pencils are still looking glorious and today's background pic is outstanding!

@davidbakara5044 Месяц назад

My God this is a great channel! Helped me get my gmrs radio set up!

@RebelNerd Месяц назад

Love the reviews. Always helps someone like me, who Wasn’t into radio usage until I stumbling upon this channel. Keep making the sad hams sad.

@Sonicgott 22 дня назад

I just recently bought this antenna, and I cannot wait to use it.

@Counselor77 Месяц назад

Great review of the antenna Randy, It looks well-built and rugged for use on off-road vehicles.

@philc6670 Месяц назад

Few weeks ago I bought a Nagoya 200C, turned out to have SWR between 1.3-1.8 on GMRS simplex and 3.5 on the repeater channels. Exchanged for another and it also tested the same. After getting my moneys back I bought the MXTA26 and SWR is below 1.5 across all simplex and repeater channels. Much good. Many nice. Thank you for validating my purchase!

@ricardomagnificent 24 дня назад

Love the ending.

@rapache1 Месяц назад

Thank you love the time you put into your videos

@641northwestgeorgia Месяц назад

Super helpful video as usual, Randy! I bought and am using one of these Midland antennas with a mag mount on my truck. I haven't had it long, but it works just as well as other 5/8 waves I've tried, with the added benefits that you described so well. I recently set up a GMRS base station for my father in law who lives a little farther away than shouting distance (aka just out of FRS radio range). I used a 5/8 wave mag mount antenna on a cookie sheet in his attic with a handheld radio. It works well for our needs, even in the hills of northwest Georgia where we once again have a very high foliage count. 😃

@thelifeofbigman6379 Месяц назад

love your videos learned so much good stuff

@pjnealon3476 22 дня назад

Thanks for the update.

@RationNerd Месяц назад

Your shirts are the best. Great video.

@Muskoheim Месяц назад

I'm glad I found this, for my heart was troubled.

@e.c.8668 Месяц назад

@2:49...my stomache turned a flip as my OCD kicked in when he didn't put the pencil straight with the edge of the screen. It was only slightly quelled when I realized that the pencil was at a right angle to the antenna. It got worse when he tried to fix it at 3:40. I think I shivered a bit. Cinematic genius!

@tnmcru2153 Месяц назад

I have little to no interest in radios, Ham or Ham swand'wich... And yet this is one of my favorite channels. The lttile guy is funny !!!

@jrsdvd2 Месяц назад

This video coming great time, I just looking for new GMRS antenna, now I know what I have to buy. Thx

@Desertdweller1965 Месяц назад

Thanks. I'm putting a UV-50 in my Dodge/RV.

@spyhunter6411 Месяц назад

Love it! Was just starting to shop for one. If you had to recommend an antenna for an unlocked radio, what would you choose? Also, you use the same music as another one of my favorite channels

@krisssstronggg5178 Месяц назад

i really love your channel dude, i bought a baofeng because you explained everything to me. i would love if you do a video about listening to satellites with our favorite baofeng

@dflynn2499 Месяц назад

Thanks! Love, Love, Love the duplicity in the background TV/monitor 😂😂😂😂

@TheNotaRubicon Месяц назад

Thank YOU! .....thank you... ...........thank you....

@joeglennaz Месяц назад

I love the cold sign KMG 365 classic!

@ldt_ Месяц назад

I have an MXT400 in my truck. I had a Midland ghost antenna on it for a few months and it was decent. I decided to unscrew that thing and put this whip on there and the clarity was immensely better. Highly agree with OP on this whip

@MartindeHMO Месяц назад

KMG365. Very clever. Love that show!

@choppermike3329 Месяц назад

Lol, love the License! When I saw the call sign I immediately spouted out loud, Station 51, ten four KMG 365. FRN is hilarious too! I've been a Vol FF for 35 years so I appreciate that.👍🏻😎

@Wickedtrucker75 Месяц назад

Just got my GMRS license today.. now to describe on radio

@DePalma. Месяц назад

I have that antenna & it works well…it’s mounted on the hood of my truck, next to the stereo antenna…and the coax is run under hood, through the firewall & into the truck’s cab.

@outerlimitz67 7 дней назад

I always giggle when i watch your channel. Great Humor❤❤❤

@mikebreckenridge1005 Месяц назад

And besides that; your pencils are awesome!

@briantipton356 Месяц назад

Thank YOU!

@craigdavidson2977 Месяц назад

Another great feature about this nmo mount antenna is that you can get its shorter little brother - the Tram 1126-B NMO Quarter Wave Antenna - which is only 6 inches tall and you can swap it out on the nmo mount when you are in the big city and your MXTA26 might scrape the roof of the parking garage. When you are back out in the wilderness off roading then put the big boy back on the nmo mount and get more gain.

@richardcorwin1828 Месяц назад

Thank you!!

@seanware719 Месяц назад

Great antenna. I also use this one on my very manly Jeep!! Works great!!

@cmarchi128 Месяц назад

Such a great video

@donaldtaylor2161 Месяц назад

Nice! Thanks.

@michaelwalsh3474 Месяц назад

That's the best image on the monitor yet 😉

@olegig5166 Месяц назад

Thanks!

@TheNotaRubicon Месяц назад

Thank YOU!

@mudpuppy1431 Месяц назад

Thnaks

@curtanthony9256 Месяц назад

Thanks

@jacquesredmond Месяц назад

Randy, I am so looking forward to your re-re-review! We really don't care about the radios and stuff, is there an affiliate link where we can just buy a copy of you? ;) 73 de WW1ZRD A Happy Ham ;)

@lisocampos8080 Месяц назад

You are hilarious and truthful

@ShortLivedSaint Месяц назад

I didn't know we get to measure it from the bottom. Thank god!

@Benjamin-ek4iu Месяц назад

A large flared base is a fine suggestion good sir.

@kenatpach Месяц назад

Thank you. Always love to watch. Why do you rate this higher than the Ghost antennae?

@TheNotaRubicon Месяц назад

I didnt rate this antenna, I said it was my favorite/what I use.. I use this because it gives more leeway for where it can be mounted and still work well.

@joetrumblak3522 23 дня назад

What radio is gaining more popular, cb or gmrs . I had a cb in the late 1960s. To me cb seems so old fashione . I do enjoy all of your broadcast. They are very educational . Please keep up with them .

@LIFTSMITH Месяц назад

Hi. I’ve enjoyed your videos and your wit. I’m just getting into the GMRS radios for the off road/overlanding I am also getting into with a 2004 Wrangler LJ. I was about to order the Midland MXT275 combo with their whip antenna like you’ve covered in this video. Most of the local trail riding we do is in the Ted River Gorge area in Kentucky which is hilly and a lot of trees. Of course we are on highways and two lane roads in route to the trails. Midland was recommending the standard 2.1db and the Ghost antenna over the Whip for my environment. But I’ve interpreted your review of the Whip as a better antenna? Please recommend what you’d think would be best for my environment.

@TELEVISIONARCHIVES Месяц назад

It is really a good antenna. I don't know how they did it on this one but it works

@frankprice5083 Месяц назад

Love The Manner You Use To Cover These Things 🤣

@seansdriveway Месяц назад

Because of you, I got into GMRS! And I just got my Technician license this week (1 year later) Thank you for being a great teacher and an inspiration to not be what other people make HAMs out to be :D

@SnakePliskin86 Месяц назад

I picked this up and the magnetic mount. In the shitty, I mean city, my buddy and I can get many fars to talk to each other. Praise Xenu for this awesome item

@bradmiller159 Месяц назад

You are straight up comedy gold.

@timaskew4837 Месяц назад

The funniest videos on RU-vid. I love the small details….

@Pyjamarama11 Месяц назад

Its just a length of metal, so don't allow yourself to be confuculated by the manufacturers You can use a coat-hanger provided you cut it to the right length to resonate

@NightHiker72 Месяц назад

Rock On Man!

@kurtburkhardt5862 Месяц назад

Have a similar antenna with a mag mount on my 4Runner and it works great. Those little ghost antennas are small and easy to mount but just don't work very well. Like the channel. Glad I'm not a sad hammmm...

@EZPromoVideos Месяц назад

What do you suggest to mount this on an Apartment railing? Looking for Options! ;) I appreciate your videos I got my GMRD license after a short time following your channel! New hobby for me. Thank you!

@thebiggestoneyouveverhad Месяц назад

I'm laughing thinking about how long you spent chewing on that pencil in preparation for this video...

@melissasmess2773 Месяц назад

It's been this way for many videos. 😜

@Jackda3rd Месяц назад

When your all done playing radio dork take it off. Lol. I love this guy

@RabbiJesus Месяц назад

I run this antenna. Flat SWR right out of the package. It has been hit and smashed and still working great.

@kurtbauman4251 Месяц назад

I like the pencil the best.

@howardstrait8688 Месяц назад

Do you have any videos on baofeng uv"-k5 plus? Is it locked from the factory? Keep up the good work an thank you

@JohnTroupe-nr8je Месяц назад

I’m a noob with gmrs, and I love your videos. I want to mount an MXTA26 to the tailgate/tire carrier of my new Wrangler. It has a 1/2” hole that seems meant for such things. What non-magnetic NMO mount would allow me to install the MTX26 there?

@FelixLantiguaCamacho Месяц назад

Mr. Monk! 3:36. Hahahahaha, good one! I love it

@jeepinbanditrider Месяц назад

The only antenna I found that's held up better than the MXTA26 so far has been the Larsen NMO2/70B, which resonates on GMRS as well but runs about 10 dollars more.

@rickreese5794 Месяц назад

GR8 T shirt 💯👍😎

@applesbighatranch6906 Месяц назад

I have returned to sit in the audience and once again Our Fearless Host, El Randolpho the Magnanimous, has made me LOL. This never fails. Therefore, and, verily, I say, Randalio The Great is made of 99.99% pure humor. The rest is his wonderful heart.

@randlecarr3257 Месяц назад

Plus it’s the best antenna for MAX FARS!

@zapman2100 Месяц назад

that's the most believable flat earth map I've ever seen!!!

@jhartmac100 Месяц назад

Yes

@RisingTidesAC Месяц назад

Randy, how did you get that FRN? I wanted that one!

@blairM363 Месяц назад

A+

@hayesginther897 Месяц назад

You should give Alamosa Antenna a try they are made in Colorado. I own 2 and they have functioned flawlessly over 45k miles being mounted on my Jeep all the time.

@briantipton356 Месяц назад

this is the best

@666Trooper Месяц назад

I had an antenna in my attic for 2m/70cm HAM with a ground plane that consisted of aluminum HVAC tape on the lid from a sterilite tub. It was stupid, but it worked. 😆

@thetravi1348 Месяц назад

You should review the Boofwang UV-21 GMRS radio. Looks like it just came out. I like the uv-21 in the ham flavor so the GMRS flavor one should be cherry.

@johnboggan4390 Месяц назад

Good video and thank you much. 😅

@nickseamus7340 Месяц назад

YO RANDY YOU GOT SOME CALIPERS? WHAT'S THE OD OF THE BASE OF THE ANTENNA? I WANT TO SEE IF IT WILL FIT BETWEEN THE RAISED RIBS ON THE ROOF OF MY VEHICLE.