Customer reviews from midlandusa.com
Midland - MXTA25 - 3 dB Gain NMO Ghost Antenna - Black
Average customer rating
4.7
(88 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 88 reviews
5 Stars
74
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Star
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94%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Midland - MXTA25 - 3 dB Gain NMO Ghost Antenna - Black
Posted by: cova_rnr
from Virginia
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I got really tired of the large antenna and all the static of CB switching over and having such a small sleek antenna and still crystal clear comms is incredible!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com
Customer Rating
3
This is 5/8 and needs a ground plane to work
on August 14, 2020
Posted by: Pilot
from Idao
Gender:Male
This is not 1/2 wave which means it needs a proper metal ground plane to work well. It is 5/8 wave length. At that wave length and at 462 mhz you need at least a 12-14 inch metal ground plane for proper distance. Distance will be greatly reduced if mounted on anything other than a good metal surface like a roof. Keep in mind that any metal surface less than 12 inches around 360 degrees will skew the wavelength away from the direction of less metal. Think of the pattern as a donut shape. Good metal surface whole donut. Less metal surface means you took a bite out of that donut.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from midlandusa.comBy MidlandUSA, Customer Service, August 17, 2020
All of our antennas are ground plane antennas. However, even no ground plane antenna designs sacrifice gain by not having a ground plane.
All Midland GMRS antennas require a ground plane for best performance.
In general the minimum amount of ground plane is considered to be ¼ wavelength in radius, about a 6 inch radius at 462 MHz. A larger ground plane will improve performance.
The consequence of not enough ground plane is less gain than advertised, and depending on the antenna design, a less than optimal impedance match.
All Midland GMRS antennas require a ground plane for best performance.
In general the minimum amount of ground plane is considered to be ¼ wavelength in radius, about a 6 inch radius at 462 MHz. A larger ground plane will improve performance.
The consequence of not enough ground plane is less gain than advertised, and depending on the antenna design, a less than optimal impedance match.
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Posted by: Shays
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Easy install, works great for communication between vehicles
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com
Customer Rating
5
Love this antenna!
on July 20, 2020
Posted by: JKUandMe
from Franklin, MA
Gender:Male
It's low profile, which I love. It's powerful enough to get the job done, and looks great on my Jeep with the windshield light mounting bracket!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting midlandusa.com
Customer Rating
4
Pretty Good Stealth GMRS Antenna
on July 6, 2020
Posted by: Bolt
from Redmond, WA
Gender:Male
This is 1 of 2 antennas I use on a tall spare tire mount tower on my Jeep JK. The taller whip antenna plus lift, wont fit in my garage. So by default I leave the ghost antenna on for daily driving, and swap for the MXTA26 whip when offroad or for long trips. The ghost antenna doesn't have the range or the clarity of a whip and that shouldn't be a surprise. Its great for car to car simplex. It struggles a bit with reception from distant repeaters exhibiting a bit more fuzz and popcorn noise when mobile. I use both antennas with a MXT115 and proper PL to NMO cable and bracket mount.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Flip
from TX
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this to replace my old Midland antenna. The old one worked ok, but at highway speeds it made a very high pitch whistle and had to be removed every time I wanted to wash the truck... annoying. Not anymore, now that I purchased this MXTA25 3dB Gain Ghost antenna life is good. My MXT400 radio was professionally installed and the NMO mount drilled through the roof which made the swap easy... simply unscrew old and put this one on. VERY pleased. I highly recommend! Keep up the good work MIdland.
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Posted by: 307jeep
from wyoming
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
decided on this antenna for a low profile install.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Mike O
from Independence, MO
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Easily concealed. Works great! Does nit interfere with other equipment.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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