Best Cb radio

shantz · 07-03-2006, 07:27 PM

what is the best cb radio's out there for under $150???
and where obnline to purchase?
and while we are on this topic what is the best antenna?

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Tanto · 07-03-2006, 08:07 PM

Are you asking about hardmount antennas or magnetic mount ones? The CB you get will not really make a big difference, although Cobra has a pretty good clarity booster with some of their more high-end models. I have no problems with my Cobra 75WXST and 2000 series mag-mount antenna.

I got my CB stuff from Amazon.com when they had some sort of sale going.

***Corey*** · 07-03-2006, 08:13 PM

I was turned onto an online shop at www.walcottcb.com

They ship very fast, and I have bought from them twice now in the past 6 weeks or so.

I prefer Firestik II 4' antennas.

shantz · 07-03-2006, 08:14 PM

Tanto
I have heard good things about that CB and am looking for a more permanent antenna setup on back bumper .

Merlin · 07-06-2006, 12:36 PM

I've had good luck in the past with pacetronics (www.pacetronics.com). I've ordered several radios and antennas from them and have had excellent customer service and rapid delivery.

If you are looking for a basic, no-frills radio, the Cobra and Uniden models are pretty good. I think many members here are using Cobra radios and like them. If you don't need to use SSB, you can save more money by getting a radio that doesn't have them.

The back bumper can be a pretty good place to mount an antenna, except that it gets in the way of opening/closing the tailgate. A quick disconnect like the Hustler would be a good investment here. You may even be able to use an existing hole in the bumper to mount the antenna to so you won't have to drill.

Antenna height for a more permanent setup becomes a concern if you have to go into parking garages, etc... It's kind of a pain to run out and take down the antenna before you go into a parking garage while people are waiting behind you.

Hope this helps,

Merlin

turboale · 07-10-2006, 09:00 AM

I had this antenna setup on my 4Runner:Click Here
Firestik Firefly 4'
FireStik Quick Disconnect (antenna fits perfectly in cargo bay retractable cover)
FireStick Teardrop Side Mount - makes for cleanest install ie hides wires behind bumper

You can see the setup on the left here...

I didn't care too much about range as I primarily used it for off-roading and range wasn't really an issue. It did great on the hiway as well but I never really tested its limits. I was using a Cobra C75 for its "storability" and all in hand convenience. I would have gotten one for the Ex but found a deal on a midland setup that allowed me to use the CB as a hand held or in my truck and it was a good price so I went for the Midland instead. Here are the two setups I have used and have been great for me so far, but like I said, I didn't have high expectations nor did I need a high power CB.

Cobra:

Midland (minus the antenna)

BOSTON4RUNNER · 08-30-2006, 08:34 PM

I also am looking for a good set up, I am blind in this category,,,,CB's

I want something that will have good range, I would like to spend up to $250.00 for everything including the antenna, I want a permanent set up,,,,I will do the install

any recommendations appreciated

thanks!

4Crawler · 09-01-2006, 11:42 AM

My old Uniden GrantXL worked awesome. It has greach range and is a very good radio with incoming RF gain, noise blanking and also has high and low power transmit and Mic gain plus SSB. If you have the room for it, that is a good choice. I got a refurb unit from Uniden's on-line store. That and a 4' Firestik-II and you are set. I have a Cobra75 now, sort of marginal radio compared to the GrantXL, but it is small and I needed the room the Uniden took up:

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri....shtml#CBradio

becaron · 05-28-2008, 10:40 AM

Don't say it....

08YOTATACO.WA · 11-17-2009, 10:20 PM

i dont know, i had 3 of my friends buy cobras from walmart for 30 buks each and antennas from a local truck stop for 25 buks each and they do pretty good on off road and thats all we need.

olharleyman · 11-17-2009, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

I was turned onto an online shop at www.walcottcb.com

They ship very fast, and I have bought from them twice now in the past 6 weeks or so.

I prefer Firestik II 4' antennas.

Them guy's are not a shop they are Doctors and Surgeons with a hell of an operating room, I have used them for 10+ years and they never been disappointed their selection of radio's they have is awesome and you can get a very nice used peeked and tuned radio from them for about the cost of a new radio without the peek and tune, As for the antenna WILSON 1000 or 5000 mag mounts can't be beat unless you go to a hard mount coil antenna

Find a older CORBRA 29 LTD you can't go wrong with it also look for a noise cancelling mic like an ASTAIC Road King or Sky Thumper Also another really good place to buy from and very good tech I use when I can't get to DesMoines to Walcott is here and he has the 29 ltd for sale in the sale area for $89 bucks 29 for the noise cancelling mic Sky thump for $27, Astatac for $20 and $34 for Wilson 1000
http://www.sparkyscbshack.com/Home.html
29 ltd
Sky Thumper
wilson
$151 you can't beat that deal and I am sure SPARKY(AL) will cut you a better deal as a system and he ships super fast

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07-10-2006, 09:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
turboale Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4,836	I had this antenna setup on my 4Runner:Click Here Firestik Firefly 4' FireStik Quick Disconnect (antenna fits perfectly in cargo bay retractable cover) FireStick Teardrop Side Mount - makes for cleanest install ie hides wires behind bumper You can see the setup on the left here... I didn't care too much about range as I primarily used it for off-roading and range wasn't really an issue. It did great on the hiway as well but I never really tested its limits. I was using a Cobra C75 for its "storability" and all in hand convenience. I would have gotten one for the Ex but found a deal on a midland setup that allowed me to use the CB as a hand held or in my truck and it was a good price so I went for the Midland instead. Here are the two setups I have used and have been great for me so far, but like I said, I didn't have high expectations nor did I need a high power CB. Cobra: Midland (minus the antenna) __________________ --Austin RHaus NYC 06 M45 Sport - Beauty 96 4Runner - The Beast

08-30-2006, 08:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
BOSTON4RUNNER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 789	I also am looking for a good set up, I am blind in this category,,,,CB's I want something that will have good range, I would like to spend up to $250.00 for everything including the antenna, I want a permanent set up,,,,I will do the install any recommendations appreciated thanks! __________________ 305k MILES! 97 4Runner Khumo Road Venture MT's 285 75 16's LC wheels,Desert Dune,moonroof,safari rack,kc daylighters,3.4 Ltr. 5 spd,410s detroit ez locker, OME 891's, KYB shocks3 - 3.25 lift, Tokico,Taco springs,3 in lift in front Rev Tek spacers/top out 4Crawler diff drop, 1 in BL, 4 Runner altimeter, 2.5 in Flowmaster,high flow cat, mandrel steel air intake conical K & N. MSD DIS4,CB with 7 channel wave/weather report,4 foot firestick,Pioneer CD,30 gig IPOD. www.sfaboston.com

09-01-2006, 11:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
4Crawler Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,828	My old Uniden GrantXL worked awesome. It has greach range and is a very good radio with incoming RF gain, noise blanking and also has high and low power transmit and Mic gain plus SSB. If you have the room for it, that is a good choice. I got a refurb unit from Uniden's on-line store. That and a 4' Firestik-II and you are set. I have a Cobra75 now, sort of marginal radio compared to the GrantXL, but it is small and I needed the room the Uniden took up: http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri....shtml#CBradio __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR-5, 22REC engine, dual t-cases, 4.88 gears, dual ARBs, 33x10.50 BFGs or 35x12.50 MTRs r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad Gettin'Off 4WD Club Last edited by 4Crawler; 09-01-2006 at 11:46 AM.

05-28-2008, 10:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
becaron Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 48	Don't say it.... __________________ Yota's Owned: 94 pickup 2wd 94 4runner SR5 96 T100 (current truck) Last edited by becaron; 05-28-2008 at 10:46 AM.

07-03-2006, 08:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
shantz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: virginia Posts: 185	Tanto I have heard good things about that CB and am looking for a more permanent antenna setup on back bumper .

07-06-2006, 12:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Merlin Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 160	I've had good luck in the past with pacetronics (www.pacetronics.com). I've ordered several radios and antennas from them and have had excellent customer service and rapid delivery. If you are looking for a basic, no-frills radio, the Cobra and Uniden models are pretty good. I think many members here are using Cobra radios and like them. If you don't need to use SSB, you can save more money by getting a radio that doesn't have them. The back bumper can be a pretty good place to mount an antenna, except that it gets in the way of opening/closing the tailgate. A quick disconnect like the Hustler would be a good investment here. You may even be able to use an existing hole in the bumper to mount the antenna to so you won't have to drill. Antenna height for a more permanent setup becomes a concern if you have to go into parking garages, etc... It's kind of a pain to run out and take down the antenna before you go into a parking garage while people are waiting behind you. Hope this helps, Merlin

11-17-2009, 10:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
08YOTATACO.WA Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington state Posts: 25	i dont know, i had 3 of my friends buy cobras from walmart for 30 buks each and antennas from a local truck stop for 25 buks each and they do pretty good on off road and thats all we need.

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