CB Radios

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by CJ5 Susan, Oct 13, 2012.

  1. CJ5 Susan

    CJ5 Susan Bobtail Member

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    Hello everyone!

    I need to purchase a new CB radio, any suggestions, favorite brands ect..... I never owned one before and need to get one soon. Thanks for your help , Susan.
     
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  3. EZ Money

    EZ Money Road Train Member

    Your best bet for starter radio would be a Cobra 29.
    They do a good job out of the box and are built well.
    They will last for years and later on you can get a good tune put on it for better output.

    Be sure to get a quality antenna like a Wilson. Have any CB shop set the SWR on the antenna and good to go.

    I noticed Amazon has some good deals on Wilson Antennas and Radios.....much less than truck stop prices.

    http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-29LTD-4...=UTF8&qid=1350172608&sr=1-6&keywords=cobra+19

    http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-29-LX-40-Channel-Selectable/dp/B004RO3RBE/ref=pd_cp_e_0

    http://www.amazon.com/WILSON-305-49...172494&sr=1-1&keywords=wilson+2000+cb+antenna
     
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  4. cadillacdude1975

    cadillacdude1975 Road Train Member

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    this thread will probably get moved to the electronics section. having said that, your question is so vague, you wont get any one set answer. the one will be what you can fit into your budget until you learn about them and see what one suits you the best.
     
  5. EZ Money

    EZ Money Road Train Member

    Yea,That is why i steered her towards the old faithful Cobra 29....
    With a good antenna she should get out for about 130 bucks on Amazon.

    That 29 LX 40 is sharp for the price too..
     
  6. cuzzin it

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    Another vote for the Cobra 29, and get good antenna and get it tuned.
     
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  7. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    I'm running a cobra 29 I picked up in a pawn shop for $50. Works pretty good.
     
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  8. Everett

    Everett Crusty Shorts, What???

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    ok this what i paid for mine cobra 29 chrome with diffiernt lights on the panel and the panel looks like a old 57 chev dash panel or close mine was from pilot brand new on sale $138.98 knocked of $30.00 for rebate, pilot took anthor $20 off for sale came down too like $104.00 then i bought some white wilson pro 2000 truckers too match my white truck had my cb guy install and tuned too the radio all said en done for antennas $175. 89 but now i'm second guessing myself why i bought a nice setup, been out here a month and hardly nobody talks on it and when they do i cant understand them so gibberish sounding so im taking my radio back too cb shop and see if i need a external speaker cause on a Volvo it sits flat on the dash and mayby that's my problem , it's a nice setup and when someone talks it would be nice too hear em , but with cell phones the ole cb is pretty much dead anyway :yes2557:
     
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  9. cuzzin it

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    Got mine in parking lot of T/S from driver who cashed in his driver points, new in box $50. i bought it for a friend, but when i called he was just leaving with new radio he just bought. So after couple months i had it tuned and turned up, put my astatic mic on, and put it in the truck after a dream that someone stole my General Lee. i had it in for a month, then put the General back in for a month, then back to the 29 ever since.... i like it better
     
  10. Honch

    Honch Light Load Member

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    Got me a Cobra 25 LTD from a local radio shop for $80. Looks nice, solid construction and no unnecessary features.
     
  11. KMac

    KMac Road Train Member

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    I bought a cheap Midland for around $50 from :Walmart...

    I just need to know about traffic up ahead, coops, etc, and use it at shippers and receivers. I.don't #### chat and keep my b.s. filter on high so it serves my purpose.
     
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