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The really limiting factor on the Midland XT511 is the antenna. It appears to be only an 1/8-wave antenna. If it were possible to replace the antenna there would be a dramatic improvement in both transceiver reception and range. The really limiting factor on the Midland XT511 is the antenna. It appears to be only an 1/8-wave antenna. If it were possible to replace the antenna there would be a dramatic improvement in both transceiver reception and range. It should be possible to dismantle this radio and hack a BNC connector as a replacement for the built-in antenna.