CB Radio

[K85 Octane]

I took sh** for not having one last year. So far the Blazer is exactly like it was last year, including the missing radio

If I've got $100, or very close to, which should I get? Also, antenna advice. I know nothing about this stuff. I'd rather not go over the $100 on the unit since the truck is stored with no doors and very much open to the public. Plus, I don't wheel with others often. So, I will go on Amazon and buy whatever the brotherhood says to.

This is the one thing I'll end up doing for BB. And I'm ready

 

[mrk5]

Uniden 510 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004VXNF...vptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=m&ref=pd_sl_7r1q6jdbr2_e or your local CB shop.

In Moab you can get away with a magnet base antenna like a Wilson http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001A...cb+antenna&dpPl=1&dpID=31XMGB2R9bL&ref=plSrch I'm sure California is much like Colorado with trees overhanging the trail which will knock the antenna off. Eventually the cable will break or you'll just plain lose it.

 

[mrk5]

A more permanent antenna solution would be a fender bracket with a stainless steel whip. That setup has lasted me the longest by far. And works well enough for the trail.

 

[K85 Octane]

Thank you for your input.
Would the Pro520XL be worth the extra coin?
I like the idea of the magnet whip since I don't use a CB often plus I try to cover the Blazer when not in use.

 

[r3dd0g]

A wilson 1000 antenna in either solid mount (still easily removable with a cap for when it's not installed) or magnetic base will make all the difference in the world.

Personally I run a Uniden Bearcat 680. But that CB and antenna are going to run you about $140 from amazon.

 

[FWP]

I run a cobra 19 in the buggy. Only installed for maybe once or twice a year, I just leave the antenna wire and power connections abandoned when not installed.

Like the guys said- a good antenna is the key- A Wilson or a Firestick. Just make sure it's mounted so the antenna sticks out above the roof line.

 

[mrk5]

Thank you for your input.
Would the Pro520XL be worth the extra coin?
I like the idea of the magnet whip since I don't use a CB often plus I try to cover the Blazer when not in use.

I didn't think it was. Don't ever know how to use the extra tuning knob and I don't have a use for the PA.

Like the others said a good antenna is key. You can get away with a cheap radio.

 

[K85 Octane]

What kind of cable am I going to need? Anything stand out better than the rest or is it just a coaxial? Anything on Amazon, I may just do the 1000 antenna and mrk5's radio, but wouldn't mind getting the proper cable too.

 

[r3dd0g]

The Wilson 1000 comes with a cable.

 

[kgblazerfive]

What do you guys think about Firestik's ?

 

[mrk5]

Never had one myself but I know a lot of people do. I just always hear people recommend Wilson.

Although to be honest, I don't even know what mine is. It's just a plain old stainless steel whip.

 

[r3dd0g]

I've had firesticks before, but they don't work as good as the Wilsons IMO. A Wilson out of the box will work better than a tuned firestick. Plus in AZ the shrink wrap on the firesticks gets brittle and breaks off, then the wire gets caught on trees etc.

 

[muddysub]

I'm borrowing a midland handheld CB with a Wilson magnet base antenna from a friend. Looks like I'll be joining in on the fun!

 

[Babaganoosh]

I'll be joining as well, will have to dig out he old cb radio.