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First CB?

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by CorsairFanboy, Mar 13, 2018.

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  1. Mar 13, 2018 #1
    CorsairFanboy

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    Hey, Need some advice on which CB to get as a first one. I haven't really needed it but I wish I would've had it sometimes during bad weather/traffic etc. Are the ones that are sold at the truckstops worth it? Should I buy on Amazon? I'd like to get a good one and as easy "plug and play" as possible. Wouldn't mind spending 200-300 for a decent set up.. If that uncludes mic/antenna and everything I'd need to set it up in the truck.

    Thanks for the help.
     
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  3. Mar 13, 2018 #2
    6wheeler

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    Starting off you can't really go wrong with any cheap radio. Cobra. Uniden.

    Have to get 18 feet of cable and have the antenna trimmed.
     
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  4. Mar 13, 2018 #3
    rabbiporkchop

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  5. Mar 13, 2018 #4
    CorsairFanboy

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    Thanks for the replies! @rabbiporkchop I'll be ordering that stuff soon awesome list!
     
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  7. Mar 21, 2018 #5
    craig_sez

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    My 1st cb was my left hand...Only had talk back and could tx/rec a really really really short distence...Only sound i got from it was my own voice and that static noise you make which is the same when trying to hack up a goober to spit..
     
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  8. Mar 21, 2018 #6
    IluvCATS

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    I got a uniden from a T/A for under $99. I am sell-taught on the CB lingo. A lot of people tell me to shut up.
     
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  9. Mar 21, 2018 #7
    jessejamesdallas

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    My first CB only had 6 channels...bought it new, and it came with just two crystals...channel 19 and 9, you had to buy crystals for the other 4 channels if you wanted more channels...never did get all 6, just maybe 2 more...payed almost $100 for that POS Realistic junk too...of course that was back in 74...
     
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  10. Mar 21, 2018 #8
    RustyBolt

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    If you're only going to use it as a "back up" radio, save your money. You can get another driver to roll his window down and ask him what's going on for free.

    Just saying.
     
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  11. Mar 21, 2018 #9
    CorsairFanboy

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    I'd like to know of potential hazards ahead of time. Not when we're all stopped.
     
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  12. Mar 21, 2018 #10
    jessejamesdallas

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    Tune in a local AM Radio station that gives traffic reports...more reliable than CB...just sayin.

    In North Texas that would be KRLD 1080AM...gives traffic reports all day on the 8's.
     
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