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 cb radio June 29, 2010
robert
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I shopped for a CB radio all over and found this one with Amazon.com. I couldn't be happier with it , it works like advertised. I would recommend this to anyone. Thanks
Best AM only CB I've used yet March 24, 2010
Kenneth Folsom (Yucaipa, Ca., USA)
Bought mine from Radio Shack about three years ago for $159. Radio functioned perfectly out of the box. Stock mic works well enough, but was a bit too big and flimsy-feeling, so I wired a Turner +3B to it. The Turner definitely makes a difference in modulation. I get compliments on the big clean audio all the time. The stock mic is probably just fine for mobile operation, as you don't want a lot of road noise on top of your voice. The received audio is loud and as clean sounding as one could expect from a crowded band. PA works as promised, but really, who needs one except for very specific reasons?
The radio is feeding a Radio Shack Crossbow vertical antenna mounted on the roof of my home, and the base of the antenna is about 15' off the ground. I consistently am able to communicate from Yucaipa to anywhere within 20+ miles, (I have some elevation - 2600 feet) but in a car, I wouldn't expect more than about two or three. Your results may vary.
The controls are easy to use without looking, and the adjustable dimmer makes it easy to see in all light levels. The Sound Tracker is a good addition, but is applicable only if you are talking to another radio with the same technology. The weather function needs a dual band antenna. But since I have dedicated weather radios, it's not a deal breaker for me. The SWR feature is nice, and functions as it should. Mic gain and RF gain are a nice addition.
All in all, it's a fine radio that works as advertised. I'd buy another for my car and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for an AM only radio with intermediate features.
 Doesn't work December 4, 2009
James T. Elliott Sr. (Baltimore MAryland)
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
Received radio 2 days ago (12/1/09) Installed the next day. Has not functioned properly yet. Had it checked out by a professional radio installer and he recommended that I return it and ask for a replacement.
Excellent Mobile CB Radio September 3, 2008
Robert Bolling (Orlando, FL USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is an excellent radio for anyone interested. I have used every function, including the PA, and it performs marvelously. The "night watch" feature is very handy, basically the entire face glows and has an adjustable intensity. I have used a few uniden's and a few other cobra CB's and this is my favorite so far.
Excellent radio June 9, 2008
RJL (Texas)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Matched this with a "Little Wil" Wilson antenna. Low SWR across all channels with minimal calibration. Radio comes with a built-in SWR meter. A little bulky, but lots of controls to customize the radio for urban or rural areas. The backlighting is great for driving at night. I bought a cigarette lighter DC cord as well, since I move the radio between cars. The radio comes with a hard-wire kit. Speaker is loud enough, and reception/range appear to be very good. Not a sideband radio. Good classic CB with just enough controls for the low to mid-level user.
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