good cb for deliveries

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  1. TROOPER to TRUCKER

    TROOPER to TRUCKER Anything Is Possible

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    I have run across a few businesses that prefer to be contacted by CB first. Now my truck is pre wired so I just need a reliable CB......so whats best?
     
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  3. poppapump1332

    poppapump1332 Road Train Member

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  4. TROOPER to TRUCKER

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  5. Bout Z

    Bout Z Light Load Member

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    Cobra 25 or 29. Or any of the uniden line will suffice (I prefer unidens myself)
     
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    Sucks that the CB Era is dying. All the new age drivers don't want em. In the old days it was a necessity. Just saying
     
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  7. mike5511

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    Better check your SWR before you run that radio much.
    I'm close to complete retirement, but I'll run a CB to the very end. No, I hardly ever talk on it. Nobody to talk to. But, it still comes in handy and saves me time now and again.....time is money. I don't understand why these drivers, who make about 1/2 what I do, don't have one. (I'm averaging right at $.80 per mile this year....that is why I don't go ahead and just completely retire! $300 - $400+ a day is hard to walk away from!) :D
     
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  8. Ougigoug

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    If you are not into fancy stuff cobra 25-29 one good antenna make sure SWR is low and finally a good mic that's all you need.

    I have a cobra 25 with a roadking mic match to a predator and i am doing just fine.

    Don't fall for snake oil!!!
     
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  9. Bakerman

    Bakerman Road Train Member

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    You can pick up a brand new Cobra 29 on Amazon for $99 Already peaked & tuned.
     
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