What CB do you guys have/recommend? And Why?

[Triathlete]

It would be a LOT cheaper to just get the CB and lil' wil ant. There is a lot of un-needed crap in that kit.
My CB is perminantly mounted. I just take the ant. off when not in use. The mike can be taken off easily too though leaving only the little box under the seat.

[Ascinder]

I know that every other semi driver that I work with at UPS(about 150 of them) uses either a 29 LTD series Cobra or a Uniden PC 68 or 78 series. I own a PC78 elite which I ran at Moab. I personally think they are some of the ugliest cb radios out there and look very dated whereas some cheaper radios that look high tech with their sleek designs and digital displays don't deliver in performance. Remember, the idea is to communicate, not wow people with your CB bling. Trust me they all look the same mounted under a seat, but you and everyone you talk to will know whether you bought a "pretty" or a "performer".

[Solitude]

speaking as one of the truckers.. firesticks suck.. the lil wilson is good.. but if you are gonna mount one like a firestick..get a francis.. much better then a firestick.. since you are taking the time to do all this awesome work.. make sure you take it by a cb shop or figure out how to set the SWR's... that is what makes or breaks a cb setup. the lower the better.. the goal is 1.0 and anything over 2.5? you may as well get 2 tin cups and a wire..

Just my 2 cents.. and as I have said.. opinions are like readily available at anytime..

Peace
Jeff

P.S: a good noise cancelling mic is also a good add-on.. and can be had for about 40 bux for an astatic or a roadking 56.. I like the astatics 636 personally.. but its all about personal preference and how it feels in your hand.. peace

[JoFotoz]

I think a question needs to be answered...


...before selection is made.


Are you looking for longer distance "driving" CB coverage...

...or Trail coverage.


My hand held $75 Cobra Road Trip never once failed to connect on the trail...


...and gave acceptable coverage driving.


It can run ciggy lighter OR batts...it can be taken from car to car...or back pack...or m/bike...OR!!


....Yup...I like it!


jo

[taylorRichie]

I guess I'm not sold yet then

I'm enjoying the evolution of this thread. I started thinking having one full time would be fun, I get more thumbs up from Truck Drivers than anyone else.

Then I could say hey...

I'm definitely more interested in performance than looks, but having controls on the handset makes sense. Especially with how ugly they all are...

I'll continue to watch this thread build.

Jo, I'm thinking of ordering the one you bought regardless... (backup/loaner) But I still think I want something (semi)Permanent in the VX.

[etlsport]

i have the cobra 75wxst and it worked well for me.. but with all the electrical in my car my SWR was through the roof so eventually it did permanent damage to the unit.. one of these days ill get around to sending it in for warranty service

it is pretty sweet driving and being able to talk to the truckers though.. if nothing else its nice to get the weather stations and to find out why you are sitting in traffic