Best CB radio to install
- Thread starter Al Bundy
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jtpedersen
Caught the Bug
Timely question Al. I'm actually here tonight, not just to research CBs, but at least as important - mounting/installation options.
tdougherty81
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I have the Uniden 880 and have no complaints.
WarriorJeep
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Welcome to WAL
WarriorJeep
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I have the Uniden Pro 520xl as show below. Very compact, and a solid performer. Antenna I use is a 5 1/2 foot Francis which I managed to get a 1.2 to 1 standing wave ratio (SWR) which was pretty darn exceptional. Make sure you ground the antenna mount and the radio well...
Al Bundy
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I see that you guys have uniden. What's the range you guys get
hinrichs
Caught the Bug
A cobra 75wxst would fit very well in the center console and would be easy to hide when not in use, I ran one for about 2 years with no issues till I stepped up to a full size mounted up on the cage. I also used the dashmount form cooltech llc which is a nice oem looking option for the 75 as well. Not sure on the range but it works perfectly on the trail and highway when driving together.
tdougherty81
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I've never actually tested the range. I know from my house I pick up truckers on I45 which is about 12 miles away, woods and hills. No sure if that is good or not.
Al Bundy
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OK that's actually good for me. Thank you bud
tdougherty81
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I don't have a recent picture with it installed but basically I mounted here with bracket it came with.
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Al Bundy
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Hey bud can you send a pic? Yes looking for something to be hidden at center console
WarriorJeep
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Range is relative to several factors...
1) terrain
2) antenna
3) SWR
4) Peak envelope power (PEP)
5) propagating conditions of any particular day
And other factors ...
But generally speaking, with my radio and antenna on flat desert, on an average day I get 10 to 12 miles.
Al Bundy
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OK sounds good buddy. Thanks for the info.
GraniteCrystal
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MedixJK
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Big fan of this as well ^^^^^
I have a Cobra 19 that I mounted to a cup to fit in the cup holder between the seats. One of the benefits is that it's portable, I can take it out and use it in the wife's car. Mounted the antenna to the third brake light with a twist off antenna. When not in use the CB, mike and power cable fit in the center console.
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BBrown626
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I only use it for talking to buddies while wheeling, so I went with a Cobra 75. It is mounted under the glove box. I connect the handset when I need to, otherwise it is in the center console. Very compact design.
A buddy uses a cheepo handheld that works very well too.