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Projects place => Tech => Topic started by: rejeep on February 22, 2017, 03:18:36 PM

Title: radio's
Post by: rejeep on February 22, 2017, 03:18:36 PM

anybody have a suggestion for a small CB radio that I could perhaps hid behind dash or in a console?

Title: Re: radio's
Post by: wnyjpgy on February 22, 2017, 03:28:44 PM

This is what I had in my jk..

http://www.cobra.com/products/recreational/c-75-wx-st

Title: Re: radio's
Post by: rejeep on February 22, 2017, 03:33:22 PM

for sure needs an antenna...

Title: Re: radio's
Post by: Wingman on February 22, 2017, 04:34:07 PM

CBs generally suck but unfortunately it is still the most common form of two-way radio comms.

Best $0.02 advice in this area is that you do not loop or coil your antenna wire and use good connectors.

I'd recommend a nice race radio. They are becoming more popular and are capable of FRS.

Title: Re: radio's
Post by: mr.mindless on February 22, 2017, 05:08:58 PM

Quote from: wnyjpgy on February 22, 2017, 03:28:44 PM

This is what I had in my jk..

http://www.cobra.com/products/recreational/c-75-wx-st

only remote mount I'm familiar with.

I'll second the VHF. race buggies all have them, we probably have a dozen handhelds between us now that still reach a mile or more

Title: Re: radio's
Post by: M4wdFab on February 22, 2017, 05:09:52 PM

cbs suck


5watt/50watt win

Title: Re: radio's
Post by: Ryan on February 22, 2017, 06:10:43 PM

I put the 25w in my Jeep. It is much smaller and easier to mount than the 50w. It should still reach out a ways, but not as good as the 50w.

It all depends on what you are using it for.

Title: Re: radio's
Post by: rejeep on February 22, 2017, 10:29:35 PM

Just been looking for an alternative to my old handheld...