Let's talk about CB radios
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Let's talk about CB radios
Hey guys,
I'm a newb when it comes to CB radios, We don't have much use for them in the suburbs of NYC so it will basically be used a few times a year while wheeling. I would rather not mount one since it will get limited used. How much radio do I actually need? How much range will I lose by getting a handheld?
I'm a newb when it comes to CB radios, We don't have much use for them in the suburbs of NYC so it will basically be used a few times a year while wheeling. I would rather not mount one since it will get limited used. How much radio do I actually need? How much range will I lose by getting a handheld?
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That's what I was thinking but I don't even want to mount and wireup a CB that's going to get limited use. If the $100 handheld will give me the same range as a $50 Radio Shack CB I'd rather go handheld. I just have no idea how limited a handheld CB is.
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A handheld will be great for car to car communications. Don't expect much range though. I'd say a mile or two realistically. The main advantage to the handheld is mobility.
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I got mine off of Amazon, for like $40... coupled with a $15 magnetic antenna. It's been pretty good to me, though I did have to mount it. And, I mean, even just for looks...
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OK, I think I may have found what I need. The box mounts under the dash, all controls are on the mic. I can unplug the mic when I don't need it and the box is out of sight. I will have to get the "RC car" antenna though.
Anyone using this CB?
https://www.cobra.com/detail/75-wx-s...aa-weather.cfm
Anyone using this CB?
https://www.cobra.com/detail/75-wx-s...aa-weather.cfm
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I use and would recommend this setup:
Not handheld by any means, but very reliable.
Also if you're worried about mounting, don't be. My antenna is screwed on via the factory tail light bolt. My CB radio was stuck to my shifter console with industrial strength Velcro. And my CB wire was routed through the molding of the Jeep. Didn't need any holes anywhere, so it was easy to remove and put back in. I changed this later on. You can check out my build thread for more on that.
Not handheld by any means, but very reliable.
Also if you're worried about mounting, don't be. My antenna is screwed on via the factory tail light bolt. My CB radio was stuck to my shifter console with industrial strength Velcro. And my CB wire was routed through the molding of the Jeep. Didn't need any holes anywhere, so it was easy to remove and put back in. I changed this later on. You can check out my build thread for more on that.
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Amazon.com: COBRA CB MOBILE COMPACT 40CH INST. CH 9 19ULTRAIII: Electronics
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a magnetic mount that I've had for 10+ years
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cheap and easy to remove if necessary.
Don't spend more then you have to...
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a magnetic mount that I've had for 10+ years
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cheap and easy to remove if necessary.
Don't spend more then you have to...
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