Questions about portables or handhelds

Theres a thread here new to CB, got a midland 75-822 in which a couple of handhelds are discussed. An external antenna is a must if you want performance.

I would, however, recommend getting a conventional mobile unit and mount with velcro or something similar. No holes required!

 

Setting up a slip seat box with your preferred radio would be your best option if you want decent performance.

 

Companies make em, id do it yourself.

 

you can get a compact cobra cb for around $40 and put it in the center console and run an external speaker somewhere nearby mounted with velcro or to metal dash frame underneath. probably have to remove some trim pieces and center console to run antenna coax might have to drill hole in bottom of console but it wont be seen.

 

Want portability, Uniden 520xl $59.00 with cigarette lighter plug $5.00, lil Wil magnetic antenna $39.00 .about as decent portable setup you can get for under $100.

 

Dont know how good these are but they are compact
Cobra 75 WX ST.

Cobra 75 WX ST Compact CB Radio with AC701 remote connect unit FREE S&H | eBay

 

The boxes in the center pic look sweet. I like the diamond plate, but a nice brushed aluminum would give it a neat retro look too.

I've been thinking of making a box since I slip seat, but haven't gotten around to it. A couple of guys I work with have offered me their old ones, but they're either poorly made and falling apart or big, awkward things that include an am/ fm radio and clunky speakers. I'd like to make something cb only. I wonder since it's enclosed, if heat would be a big factor. Like would I need to put in a fan to keep it cool inside the box?

 

Tuffy makes a nice theftproof lockable console.

Magnum S-9 in 10" Tuffy console by rabbiporkchop posted Feb 13, 2012 at 12:28 AM