Mobile radio communications is really, really important in the racing, overlanding, and off-roading communities. And although installing a mobile radio comms system isn’t that tough, it does require a tad more knowledge than, say, tossing in a Sparkomatic tape deck.

So when it came time to install an array of mobile radios into their Roamin’ Gladiator Jeep project truck, the Summit Racing tech folks called the RF communications experts at DX Engineering.

You can learn all about the Roamin’ Gladiator project here.

DX Engineering is a trusted name in the amateur radio universe and has been serving Ham radio operators for decades. And given the company’s close ties to Summit Racing, it’s no coincidence that the DX Engineering team was eager to lend a hand.

For starters, the Roamin’ Gladiator needed a GMRS system to help its driver communicate on Jeep Jamboree USA events and at certain off-road parks, so in went a compact GMR25 from Rugged Radios. To make the Jeep’s communications setup even more versatile, the DX Engineering folks recommended a pair of Icom and Yaesu radios to cover a massive slice of the Ham radio frequency spectrum as well.

Note, both GMRS and Ham radio require a FCC license to operate. Read about the distinctions between CB, GMRS, and Ham radio here.

As alluded to above, putting in a radio that can transmit as well as receive is quite a bit more complex than a standard car stereo install. And doing the job correctly is vital to ensure the radio operates correctly and efficiently.

So if you’re planning a similar install, the DX Engineering tech experts made this in-depth mobile radio installation walkthrough guide that’s packed with some handy tips and techniques—at over eight minutes long, it doesn’t skimp on the details, either. Check it out below: