School me on cb radios

[Jonesy]

Something I've been needing for a while now. Need some ideas for what to look for or stay away from. The cheapos from radio shack good enough for what we do or what would you suggest?

[tjrider]

Cheapos do just fine. Main thing is get a good coax and at least 4 ft antenna. Cobra and midland make I think the 2 best small radios. You don't need a huge one to talk to china, just down the trail. Some guys even run hand held cbs

[WrenchMonkey]

I've always heard you should buy the cheapest radio you can find, and the best antenna you can afford.

I put a 4' firestik on mine and fixed the ground (important!) and it made a world of difference, with the same old POS radio...

Robert

[comanchedude]

Roberts correct. the Antenna is the most important part of the setup. any radio and good antenna.

Originally Posted by WrenchMonkey

I've always heard you should buy the cheapest radio you can find, and the best antenna you can afford.

I put a 4' firestik on mine and fixed the ground (important!) and it made a world of difference, with the same old POS radio...

Robert

[Jonesy]

Thanks, looks like I'll just pick up a cheapo. Truck already has a huge whip antenna on it (8ft?). We'll see how well it works.

[fastford]

Those big whips don't work very well

[Flxratd]

Originally Posted by Jonesy

Thanks, looks like I'll just pick up a cheapo. Truck already has a huge whip antenna on it (8ft?). We'll see how well it works.

not to be a party pooper on the whip antenna but you will also make friends when your bouncing down the trail smackin people with it.... just saying we have experiance with that...(goerge)