looking for options on a CB radio. all it will be used for is when we do trail rides with the club. has anyone used the Hand held cb???
cb radio options
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Any basic cb will due. I like mounted units with a 2-3 ft antenna , but any will do. Be sure to get one with weather channels.
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Antenna is everything... the handheld ones are basically line of sight only (fine until the group spreads out). If you can, I'd suggest getting a magnetic antenna (on the cowl) and adapter to use it with the handheld.
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I used a hand held unit about 5-6 years ago while at a different job. It worked well at short range. should be good for trail rides
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You will probably like the Cobra 75WXST. Its a remote mount unit. It can be found for under $100, but you will also need an antenna.
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The handhelds don't cut it.
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I have the Midland 75-822 which can be used as a handheld or hardwired. After using it handheld a couple times I hardwired it and never looked back.
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i know when i was jeeping before allot of guys had Cobra 75WXST this radio.. how are the reviews on them now??
Pretty much the same as ever... good CB for a Jeep, but the speaker is too quiet. You won't hear it on the road with the windows open or doors off. I have an external speaker that I use with mine, but for trail rides it'll be fine once you're on the dirt.
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Pretty much the same as ever... good CB for a Jeep, but the speaker is too quiet. You won't hear it on the road with the windows open or doors off. I have an external speaker that I use with mine, but for trail rides it'll be fine once you're on the dirt.
I used to have a small external speaker like this attached to my roll bar. Worked great.
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