avoid radio shack coax... its shit....
If your just using it every so often, you can get a uniden or cobra from wallyworld pretty cheep. But I would spend the money on the antenna and wire. I would go with firestick. 
Here is the site I bought my stuff from:
http://www.walcottcb.com/
Space was an issue for me because of an OX locker lever so I went with the Cobra 75:
Click here: Cobra Model 75
With a four foot firestick it works as good as I need it too.
(Thanks for the heads up on the Wolcott website 2006TJX )
EDIT: I forgot to mention that depending on what model you get, you might want to look into an external speaker. It can be hard to hear at highway speeds.
I have the small one from Walmart and it works great on the trails and while caravining down the highway to get to the trails.
I have the Uniden PC68XL in the jeep and would get another if had to. Its probably 4 years old with no issue. In my truck i have a Galaxy, but its a little big for a Jeep.
In my truck i have a Galaxy, but its a little big for a Jeep.
I got a Cobra 29WX, that thing is too big for the Jeep. am going with the 75 here soon.
I have a cobra roadtrip hand held, 3' firestick, cable, bracket that I was going to put in my jeep til I sold it. $50 and it is all yours.
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for just occasional use, a good handheld is perfect. the little stubby antenna gets enough range for your group on the trails and a good mile or two on the highway. add on a magnetic mount antenna and you can boost the highway range for road trips while still able to remove everything and put it in your garage when you don't need it. that's my recommendation. no wiring to mess with, just use batteries or the cigarette power adapter.
that said, I use a Uniden 520XL with a 4' Wilson antenna. a nice basic slim radio.
I have a cobra roadtrip hand held, 3' firestick, cable, bracket that I was going to put in my jeep til I sold it. $50 and it is all yours.
my buddy got this from walmart and it sucked big time. maybe he got a bad unit but it barely went to the end of my driveway.
I think that's the same one that Woody has and it works fine.
EDIT: I forgot to mention that depending on what model you get, you might want to look into an external speaker. It can be hard to hear at highway speeds.
External speakers ROCK. Especially if you like to play your radio while you're on the trails.
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Space was an issue for me because of an OX locker lever so I went with the Cobra 75:
Click here: Cobra Model 75
With a four foot firestick it works as good as I need it too.
(Thanks for the heads up on the Wolcott website 2006TJX
EDIT: I forgot to mention that depending on what model you get, you might want to look into an external speaker. It can be hard to hear at highway speeds.
I agree... perfect on the trails, sounds great, mount under the driver's seat and let cord mount to console near shifter. I never had an issue with the speaker, even on the highway, but my Jeeps tend to be quiet anyway...
I have the Cobra 75 too. Love it. The only thing is, it's on the quite side. So a external speaker is a plus. I am asking santa for a speaker for Christmas. ;D
I got mine from radio shack and I've had nothing but problems. I think it just depends on which one you grab off of the shelf. I'm looking for a new mic if anyone has an extra 
got my cobra from walmart and it works great for occasionl use... its all you need
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