Rugged Radios M1 Radio install - Xpedition ADV 5 Northstar

JGKopp · Jun 9, 2024

Installed this Rugged Radio and antenna a little different than they illustrate for these Xpedition’s. I think it turned out pretty sweet. The radio location doesn’t even bother my wife. No COM system, just an amplified speaker mounted to rear view mirror with a Rugged designed mount. I made the Mic mount.
Antenna is mounted to driver side mirror mount. This clears our 8’ roll up garage door.
I will probably do a how to write up for this installation.
John
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ddeyoung · Jun 9, 2024

BaoFeng Radio. I also use Cardo wireless headsets that work with RideCommand and my cell phone.

Crispy · Jun 9, 2024

Our off road groups have shifted from CB to HAM Baofeng radios, in a full size truck we usually need an exterior antenna to get the signal out of the steel cab. Better range, less disturbance, more channels to pick from. Does the handheld Baofeng get out of the EXP ok? I have to test, but I like the setup you have for in there John, is that Rugged radio CB?

JGKopp · Jun 9, 2024

They call the Rugged M1 business channel. It’s what they use for off -road racing. I think it’s UHF. they make another one, GMRS. I’m not familiar with that one. These Rugged ones are almost 50 watt.

Crispy · Jun 9, 2024

Ok, GMRS is like 25 preset channels , but it is UHF. Any HAM radio can tune to that specific channel, and it’s all safe to use without a HAM license…which would allow you about a million other frequencies but not everyone has that license. Thanks again!!!!

BigJason · Jun 10, 2024

Question on the RR setup? With both GMRS and VHF offered, what is the majority of people using for the UTV? Does the RR GMRS commuincte with a Midland handheld GMRS unit?
I ask this as most of my group will not spend the money for the RR setup, I don't mind if as I like their setup best as long as I can use it with the others.

ddeyoung · Jun 10, 2024

bought on Amazon BaoFeng UV-82C Dual-Band 136-174/400-520 MHz FM Ham Two-Way Radio, Transceiver, HT with Battery, Earpiece, Antenna, Charger, about $100.
Always had RR before with basically everything, (headsets, intercom, radio, antenna, etc.) got tired of all the cables. Now I use the above plus my wireless Cardo headsets, pricy but really nice. Check them out at www.cardosystems.com they connect to RideCommand.

New Polaris Dude · Jun 12, 2024

JGKopp said:
Installed this Rugged Radio and antenna a little different than they illustrate for these Xpedition’s. I think it turned out pretty sweet. The radio location doesn’t even bother my wife. No COM system, just an amplified speaker mounted to rear view mirror with a Rugged designed mount. I made the Mic mount.
Antenna is mounted to driver side mirror mount. This clears our 8’ roll up garage door.
I will probably do a how to write up for this installation.
John
#PolarisXpedition #RuggedRadios

New to the forum, how did you run your antenna cable through the side view mirror?

JGKopp · Jun 12, 2024

This is a look inside the mirror plastic mount and the coaxial cable as it’s routed forward under hood. Don’t coil it up anywhere on its path down to the radio. There is enough cable but not to much for this application.
I’m going to write up this installation on a pdf. It turned out really nice for this vehicle.
John

New Polaris Dude · Jun 12, 2024

Very clean install. I have the rugged in my Can Am x3, but was an easy install on the back roll bar, this is much more challenging. Looking forward to your PDF.

Thanks for the response

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