Best CB and advice for a CB noob

That would probably be a better radio than the new cobra 29's.

 

the owners of this fourm have created a free gps app for trucks. Would suggest an inexpensive tablet with an aircard or internet service.....

its called hammer

and as was mentioned above, the large print ,spiral bound, laminated atlas is a must have.....

 

And how do you use that while driving??? Ya see, that's the catch with the online crap, you have to take your EYEBALLS off the road...

 

OUCH!!! That hurts...

 

Just mount the tablet on the dash

 

so you dont do mirror checks? check speed, air and the like? all those take your eyes off the road.

there are about 6 different voices to choose from I think... does listening take your eyes from the road?

 

Sorry I couldn't resist...ha. I'm not too sure the Kraco cb's worked about as good as the rest of the cb radios
back in the 70's. I sure don't remember hearing anyone saying they had to take their new radio to a tech and
have it tuned up. Ah, the good old days. Hey here's a nice new one someone should buy.

VINTAGE KRACO, CB RADIO 40 CHANNEL, MODEL KCB-4007, NEW IN BOX 33299751308 | eBay

Not too bad looking. Just ignore the slide volume and squelch. Nothing that a little Deoxit spray can't handle.

 

new driver though. money short....

 

Well maybe company can loan ya a few buck to get up n running..
Seeing $ is tight then get what you "need" 1st....
Work clothes n boots,any safty gear(vest,hard hat n glasses..)A good up to date atlas that laminated and sprial binded..
If you have it already and still got coin,dont buy other peoples junk like cb and antenna cause its likely been beat,over worked ect ect...
If you have the desire for a gps,dont cheap out and buy a car version(new or used)cause they will get you into spots your ot supposed to be....I suggest the garmin desil 7" or the rand mcnally tablet and they are not cheap but by far better than a car version..
Save any recipts for work related cause you might be able to claim some or all on your next years taxes..