Overlanding is more fun and safer with friends! So we installed awesome 2-way radios in our Toyota 4Runner and Chevy Colorado ZR2! We show you how to cleanly install the Midland MicroMobile MTX 275 Radio and mount an antenna. Then we hit the trails to try them out and do a long range test!

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Midland MTX275 15W GMRS 2-Way Radio: https://amzn.to/3nvWJsv
Midland MTX275 2-Way Radio KIT (antenna, etc included): https://amzn.to/3aIWi9a
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Chapters:
0:00 10-4 Gooooood Buddy!
1:19 Intro, Project Overview
2:05 4Runner Install Plan
2:55 Colorado Install Plan
4:04 Why We Chose GMRS Radios
6:54 4Runner Antenna Mounting
9:09 Colorado Antenna Mounting
9:45 4Runner Radio Install (interior section)
11:43 Colorado Radio Install (interior section)
13:22 Long Distance Test!
15:14 MTX 275 Overview (features, controls)
16:25 Final Thoughts